Wedding Receptions on the Bayfront
The beautiful Bayfront Convention Center is the premier location for your special wedding day. We provide exceptional service and menu selections that will leave you and your guests speechless. Please review the information provided to create the wedding of your dreams. Specialty meals are available upon
request. Contact your Event Manager or Catering Sales Manager for a personal estimate.
Reception
Reception Package Includes:
- 5-Hour Reception
- 4-Hour Open Bar including call brand liquor, house wines and bottled beer
- Tables, chairs and white linen and white linen napkins
The following items are complimentary with your wedding package:
- DJ Table
- Cake Table - Bayfront Convention Center staff will cut and serve
- Dance Floor
- One Perimeter Security Guard
- Cocktail Tables - with white linen
- Place Card Table
- Gift Table
- Standard White Table Linen
MENU OPTIONS
$99 per person (price inclusive of tax and service charge).
Cocktail Hour — Hors d’oeuvres
Choose up to 3 butler passed items or two with a display for a one hour cocktail hour.
Cold Hors d’oeuvres
- Shrimp Shooters
- Prosciutto Caprese Bites
- Candied Bacon & Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
- Hummus Vegetable Crudité
- Smoked Salmon & Cucumber
- Antipasto Skewers
Hot Hors d’oeuvres
- Honey Sriracha Chicken Meatballs
- Corn Fritters
- Pulled Pork Polenta
- Grilled Herb & Cheese Baby Portobello Mushrooms
- Barbeque Wagyu Beef Meatballs
- Beef Wellington
- Steak Focaccia
- Asian Surf & Turf Kabobs
- Candied Bacon on a Stick
- Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
- Chicken Kafta Kabob
- Raspberry Brie Phyllo Cup
Displays
- Charcuterie Board
- Vegetable Crudité
Choice of Salad
Please select one salad and up to two dressings to accompany your entrée choice.
Dressing choices (up to two): French, Buttermilk Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Bleu Cheese, Italian dressing, Strawberry dressing, Lemon and Mint vinaigrette, Poppy Seed, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette.
Bayfront House Salad V
Mediterranean mix, cherry tomatoes, English cucumbers, carrot twirls and house made croutons.
Fattoush Salad
Artisan romaine and iceberg lettuce with grape tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onion and pita croutons. Served with a garlic and mint vinaigrette.
Classic Caesar Salad
Artisan romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, house made croutons, creamy Caesar dressing, cherry tomatoes and chives.
Accompaniments (choose two)
Please select two of the sides to accompany your meal.
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Vegetable Blend
- Roasted Root Vegetables
- Israeli Couscous
- Green Bean Almandine
- Garlic Herbed Rice Pilaf
- Wild Rice and Ancient Grain Medley
- Creamy Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
- Parmesan Polenta
- Asparagus Spears
- Broccolini
- Quinoa
- Roasted Truffle Fingerling Potatoes
- Bacon and Parmesan Brussels
- Sprouts
Vegan and Gluten Free Options
Vegetable Pasta
Fresh vegetable blend, shaved parmesan and chef’s
choice of pasta in a garlic chardonnay cream sauce
and aged balsamic reduction.
Stuffed Tomato
Vine ripe tomato with savory quinoa and vegetable
stuffing finished with a chimichurri sauce.
Cheese Ravioli
Herb cheese filled raviolis with roasted red pepper and
balsamic marinara.
Parmesan Polenta with Roasted Vegetables
Parmesan polenta topped with roasted peppers,
zucchini, eggplant, cherry tomatoes and balsamic
reduction.
Eggplant Roulade
Vegan cheese mixed with our house blend of herbs
and spices. Rolled with fresh spinach in a thin eggplant
cutlet. Baked and topped with a zesty vodka sauce.
Ancient Grains
Brown rice, red rice, quinoa, and black barley.
Simmered in a savory vegetable broth. Topped with
roasted broccoli, tomatoes and cremini mushrooms.
Dinner Options
All plated entrée selections include a choice of salad, dinner side options, rolls and butter. Coffee and hot tea are included for all plated meals. Each event may
choose up to two entrée choices.
Honey Mustard Chicken
A marinated and grilled 8oz chicken breast drizzled with a honey mustard sauce.
Garlic Butter Chicken
Pan roasted chicken breast topped with a garlic and butter cream sauce.
Citrus Chicken
Marinated chicken breast pan seared and baked with a sweet citrus glaze.
Caprese Chicken
Boneless breast of chicken brushed with a basil pesto,
stuffed with sliced Roma tomatoes, and fresh
mozzarella cheese. Baked and topped with a basil
cream sauce.
Maple Mustard Chicken
Tender marinated chicken with cider and mustard,
baked and topped with a tangy maple glaze.
Wild Scottish Salmon
Grilled Scottish salmon with an orange ginger glaze.
Walleye
Lake Walleye fillet dredged in house seasonings and
batter dipped. Fried to a crisp golden brown.
Top Sirloin Steak
Grilled 8oz sirloin rubbed in a house blend
Filet of Sirloin (+ $10 per person)
Filet Mignon(Market price) Must be quoted 60
days out.
Chargrilled and lightly seasoned. All
steaks are high quality USDA Choice
and prepared to medium temperature.
Steak Accompaniments (choose one):
- Garlic Butter Compound Butter.
- Garlic Herb Compound Butter.
- Red wine demi-glace.
- Béarnaise Sauce.
- House Made Steak Sauce.
Steak Enhancements:
- Au Poivre
- Sautéed Pearl Onions
- Sautéed Peppers
- Wild Mushroom Blend ($2.00 upcharge)
- Fried Onion Straws
DUET PLATES
Pair any of the following:
- Honey Mustard Chicken
- Garlic Butter Chicken
- Caprese Chicken
- Citrus Chicken
- Maple Mustard Chicken
- Wild Scottish Salmon
- Walleye
- Filet of Sirloin (+ $10.00 per person)
- Top Sirloin Steak
BAR OPTIONS
Additional bar services must be determined one week
prior to wedding date and paid in full.
Package includes 4 hours of open bar.
Premium bar brand upgrade available at +$10 per person
based on final guarantee
Champagne Toast +$3 per guest
Liquor (Call Brands) * Based on Availability
Vodka—Tito’s
Gin—Gordon’s
Rum—Captain Morgan, Bacardi
Scotch—Dewar’s
Whiskey—Seagram’s 7
Bourbon—Jim Beam
Beer (Choice of 3)
Bottles:
- Bud Light
- Miller Light
- Yuengling
- Labatt Blue
- Michelob Ultra
Cans:
- Assorted Spiked Seltzers
Wine
- Cabernet
- Chardonnay
- Moscato
Reception Enhancements
Linen
Installation and removal is included. A 6% sales tax and a 24% service charge will be applied to final invoice.
| Floor-Length Linen | Black or White | $10.00 per table |
| Spandex Cocktail Table Cover | Black or White | $5.00 per table |
| Spandex Chair Cover | Black or White | $4.50 per chair |
| Outdoor Chair Covers | White | $4.50 per chair |
| Chivari Chairs and Cushion | Gold or Silver | $5.50 per chair |
Reception
Additional options are available. Check with your Event Coordinator for a consultation to personalize your reception.
| Stage | 4' x 8' Sections | $25.00 per section |
| Risers | 4' x 8' Sections | $20.00 per section |
| Screen | $40.00 per screen | |
| Projector | $100.00 each | |
SEND OFF SNACKS
Sliders $7
Chicken or Beef, served with lettuce, tomato, cheese and condiments
Assorted Flatbread Pizza (4 bites) $7
Pepperoni, Cheese, Meat Lovers or Vegetarian
Soft Pretzel Sticks $5
Served with Cheese & Sweet Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Mini Pepperoni Balls $5
Cheese and Pepperoni
Coconut Shrimp $6
Coconut breaded popcorn shrimp with a mango and sriracha dipping sauce
Smoked Gouda and Pancetta Fondue V $7
A rich and creamy fondue with crispy pancetta, served with mini soft pretzels
OUR POLICY
Thank you for choosing the Bayfront
Convention Center! Our goal is to offer the best
quality products, services, and overall event
experience for our guest.
Exclusive Caterer
The Bayfront Convention Center is the exclusive
provider of all food and beverage services. No food or
beverages of any kind may be brought into the center by
the event host or any event guests, attendees or outside
caterers.
Menu Selection
Customized menus are available at your request. To
ensure proper planning and the availability of our best
possible ingredients, menu selections are due a
minimum of two weeks in advance of your function date.
Vegetarian meal options are included with all served
entrees. Menu selections are limited to (1) entrée choice
per served meal or the offering of a duet plate. An exact
count is required for each selection. Fresh-Serve Station
options are available
Excess Food
The Bayfront Convention Center adheres to state and
local health guidelines which dictate that food items
provided by BCC must be consumed during your event
and may not be taken off property
Alcoholic Beverage Service
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB)
regulates all alcoholic beverages and services. As the
holder of the alcoholic beverage license for the Bayfront
Convention Center, we are responsible for the
administration of these regulations within the facility. The
Bayfront Convention Center staff is trained in alcohol
server awareness for the safety of you and your guests.
Under no circumstance will alcohol be served to
intoxicated or underage persons. The hours of operation
and number of bar services offered are at the discretion
of the Bayfront Convention Center food and beverage
department. Extended hours of operation and additional
bars may be available at an additional cost.
Guarantees
Your final guaranteed attendance number must be
provided to your Event Coordinator no later than seven
business days prior to your event. This number will be
considered your contracted guarantee, which is not
subject to reduction. If we do not hear from you by the
specified time, the contracted original number will be
considered your final guarantee. Food and beverage
charges will be based on your guarantee or your actual
meal count on your event day, whichever is greater
Taxes & Service Charges
The Bayfront Convention Center will add a taxable 24%
service charge plus current PA sales tax (6%) to all food,
beverage and service. All pricing is subject to change.
Cancellations
If Lessee elects to cancel this Contract for any reason
other than a termination for cause or pursuant to the
FORCE MAJEURE clause of the contract, Lessee
agrees to provide written notice to Center accompanied
by the payment indicated in the following scale, based
on working days (Monday through Friday):
- From accepting contract to 61 days prior to event start
date: 25-percent of revenue listed above - From 60 days or to 11 days prior to event start date: 75-percent of revenue listed above
- From 10 days or less prior to event start date: 100-percent of revenue listed above
Menu Selection Legend
G Gluten Free
DF Dairy Free
V Vegetarian
VG Vegan
CONTACT US
Bayfront Convention Center
1 Sassafras Pier
Erie, PA 16507
814-455-1260
BayfrontConventionCenter.com
