Sample Pricing

Subject to change without notice.

Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for your interest in holding your Wedding & Reception at the Vandiver Inn.  Vandiver provides a "comfortably elegant" Victorian setting, coupled with the simplicity of working with one partner for your reception, lodging, food, beverages and even your ceremony. We look forward to working with you!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Saturday weddings scheduled for high season (April-2nd week of December) must have a minimum value of $7,500 (this includes facilities, food, beverages, and minimally, the 8 rooms in the Vandiver Mansion). These minimums are sometimes reduced for shoulder and off-season, as well as Friday and Sunday weddings.

For 2010, please add 10% to all pricing (as an estimate).

Facilities:

A variety of "comfortably elegant" settings for all types of weddings and ceremonies

Indoor

•  Two Elegant Dining Rooms, seating up to 40 people, plus a large Parlor and huge covered and heated Front Porch

Outdoor

•  Large Covered Pavilion – Over 1,900 sq. ft., roofed, brick paver flooring, electric, lights and ceiling fans. Can accommodate seating up to 150 people. New sides drop-down at a moment’s notice to keep weather out year-round. Pavilion heating is included with your event.

•  Garden Gazebo available for outdoor ceremonies

Facility Rental Fees: Fees are for 4 hours of use and include all tableware, linens, glassware, dishes, tables, and chairs needed for the event . Prices may vary depending on event size, number of guest rooms reserved, time of year and other factors.

•  All Indoor Areas (“Front of House”): $4/person, $300 Minimum

•  Pavilion only: $7/person, $400 minimum

•  Ceremony fee (Gazebo or Pavilion): $2.00 pp, $175 minimum. Price includes chairs & set-up

•  “Front & Back” (Dining Room, Parlor, Front Porch, & Pavilion) - $10.50pp, $500 minimum

•  Side Tenting & Heating: The Pavilion pricing includes custom side curtains, which can be dropped at a moment’s notice. Heating for winter months is also included making it a year-round facility.

•  The Vandiver hosts ONE event a day, providing an unprecedented level of set-up and decorating time. 

•  We try to end most events by 9PM to be a good corporate neighbor.  The inn remains open after that for relaxing and conversation, and we'll even help you plan your "after-party" at one of the great nearby pubs (all within walking distance).

Lodging

It's like having your own village for the day or the weekend!

Guests are welcome to stay in our beautiful guest rooms.  After the reception friends may choose to walk to Havre de Grace's friendly pubs while others lounge and relax on the front porches.  The next day, wake up to a full breakfast with your friends and family.  The Vandiver is truly a unique destination wedding location for the Upper Chesapeake area.

•  The 8 Guest Rooms in Vandiver Mansion (this is usually required for Saturday events > 70 people and/or Saturday events ending later than 7 PM): - $952 + facility fees. Requires guarantee.

•  All 16 Guest Rooms in Vandiver Mansion and the Kent/Murphy Guest Houses $1,904 + facility fees. Requires guarantee.

•  $2/night energy surcharge will be added to all rooms – Thanks BGE!

Estimating Overall Costs:

Simple, inclusive pricing without compromise

•  While most events are customized to each Bride’s and Groom’s needs, tastes and budget, a full-service wedding and reception, will range from the low $70’s to the mid-$90’s per person. Even at the lower end of this range, pricing includes just about everything you need for a beautiful event including Ceremony Space, Open Beer & Wine, appetizers, Salad, Two entrée choices, Two sides, WEDDING CAKE, Facilities (floorspace, tables, wood chairs, choice of linens, barware, silverware, set-up, tear-down, new drop-down side curtains, heat) AND Service/Gratuity (which is 20% of food and beverages). At the upper end, you’ll receive a significantly expanded menu with all the bells & whistles.

•  Decorations and entertainment are your responsibility, but we have a list of trusted vendors that we’re happy to share with you.

•  Don’t forget that a standard 2 or 3-tier wedding cake is included in the price of the meal. Custom wedding cakes may incur additional charges.

•  The below menus are only suggestions to give you an idea of what you may have at different price points. Food and beverage are subject MD sales tax.

•  Vandiver also holds a full-service liquor license, offering a wonderful selection of beers, wines and liquors personally selected by Chef Susan to complement your menu and professionally presented by Vandiver’s staff.

DISCOUNTS MAY APPLY TO OFF-SEASON AND SUNDAY EVENTS.

Thanks Wedding Wire!

Food and Beverages

Food (see sample menus)  - Menus are customized to your taste and budget. The attached menus are only suggestions to give you an idea of what you may have at different price points.

•  Sit-down Dinner food costs generally run between $30 - $ 50/person . Buffets run a few dollars less per person.

•  Food and beverage are subject to a 20% gratuity and MD sales tax.

•  A standard 2 or 3-tier wedding cake is included in the price of the meal. Custom wedding cakes may incur additional charges.

Beverage Service

The Vandiver Inn holds a Class B, Inn liquor license. We are able to offer the followingbeverage service options to patrons 21 years of age or older.

•  Champagne Toast:     $2 /person

•  Open Beer and Wine Bar   $14/person includes all non-alcoholic drinks

•  Full Open Bar (incl. liquor)   $20.00/person includes all non-alcoholic drinks

• Other options available, including "pay per drink options" and "dry bar" - and we can discuss these when we get together!

Sample Wedding Menus – Buffets & Sit-Down Menus

Use this list to make your own menus. Special dietary and other needs are happily accommodated. 5% MD Tax Additional. "SITDOWN" MENUS ARE $2 MORE PER PERSON. All prices subject to 20% gratuity/service charge, Maryland Sales Tax and don't forget your facilities and beverages when pricing. Prices include Wedding Cake. Pricing is per person, SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND and is an estimate only.  

All food is home-cooked by our Chef and Owner Susan.

The following items are just some of the yummy entrees and appetizers that Vandiver can prepare for you.  A few items may only be available at option B or C. Menus are always being updated to change with our Brides and grooms palates, and a full "Stations" menu is also available.  We can send you an updated Wedding Overview at your request email us at: vandiverinn@comcast.net

STANDING HORS D'OEURVES (Count as 2 Hors d'oeurves)
Antipasto Display: Assorted Italian Cheeses, Roasted Vegetables and Meats with Pesto and Sundried Tomato Whipped Cream Cheese Torte Centerpiece, served with crackers and Italian toasts

Fruit, Cheese, and Vegetable Display with Baked Brie with Brown Sugar and Walnuts Centerpiece, served with assorted dips and crackers

OTHER HORS D'OEURVES
Creole Crab Tartlets
Miniature Crab Cakes with Mango Chutney
Seared Ahi Tuna Medallions with Wasabi Sour Cream
Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms
Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Cream Cheese Roll-up
Smoked Salmon with Chive Cream Cheese on Pumpernickel Toasts
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Skewers
Shrimp on Italian Toasts with Olive Spread
Garlic Shrimp Skewers
Chicken Sates with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Coconut and Sesame Chicken Skewers
Chicken Potstickers with Garlic Chili Soy Sauce
Miniature Beef Wellingtons
Spinach and Feta Triangles with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Miniature Beef Empanadas with Tomatillo Salsa
Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Crostini
California Rolls

SOUPS
Wedding Soup: Italian Escarole and Chicken Soup
French Onion with Gruyere Toasts
Crab Bisque
Lobster Bisque
Creole Crab and Corn Chowder
New England Scallop Chowder
Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque
Spinach and Orzo Chicken Soup
Spicy Maryland Crab Soup

SALADS
Garden Salad
Caesar Salad
Party Salad: Mixed Greens with Candied Pecans, Raspberries, and Gorgonzola with a Raspberry Vinaigrette
Asian Salad: Mixed Greens with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds in a Ginger Orange Dressing
Salad Caprese: Fresh Mozzarella and Tomatoes on a bed of Mixed Greens Drizzled with Olive Oil

ENTREES
Butternut Squash Ravioli in a Walnut Cream Sauce
Tri-colored Pasta Spirals with Pesto and Fresh Vegetables
Fettucini Alfredo
Gouda Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Spiced Apple Sauce
Herb and Sourdough Stuffed Chicken Breast with Pan Gravy
Parmeson Crusted Chicken Breasts with Roasted Tomato Sauce
Proscuitto, Sundried Tomato and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Creole Crusted Chicken Breasts with Spicy Mustard Sauce
Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Grecian Tomato Sauce
Coq Au Vin: Chicken Breasts in a Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce
Chicken Piccata Over Linguini
Thai Red Snapper with Coconut-Curry Sauce
Baked Five Spice Salmon with Honey-Lime Glaze
Baked Sea Bass w/Toasted Corn Salsa
Baked Grouper (or other in-season fish) with a Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Cornmeal Crusted Catfish with Creole Mustard Sauce
Maryland Crabcakes with Mango Chutney ($40+ Menu)
Tuscan Shrimp: Shrimp Sauteed with Garlic and Lemon Juice
Seared Ahi Tuna on a bed of Wasabi Mashed Potatoes ($40+ Menu)
Penne Pasta with Chicken, Spinach and Feta in a White wine and Garlic sauce
Lobster Ravioli with a White Wine and Cream Sauce
Penne with Sautéed Shrimp, Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes and Bacon
Fresh Horseradish Crusted Beef Tenderloin with a Port-wine Sauce
Roast Prime Rib of Beef with Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce
Rack of Lamb with Creole Mustard Crust, Rosemary Jus, and Apple-Mint Relish ($40+ Menu)
Pork Tenderloin Medallions Stuffed with an Apricot and Cranberry Chutney

SIDES
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
Crispy Romano Potatoes
Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary
Wild Rice
Rice Pilaf
Coconut Rice
Cheesy Polenta
Cheddar Cheese Grits
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Curls
Sautéed Fresh Vegetables
Green Beans w/Carmelized Onions and Roasted Red Peppers DESSERTS

WEDDING CAKE

Vandiver's cakes are included with your pricing and provided by Desserts by Rita right here in Havre de Grace.  A variety of wonderful decors, flavors and icings are available.  All are beautiful and yummy.

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