WEDDINGS

 

FURTHER INFORMATION

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Amenities
All packages include:

  • Skirted head table and cake table
  • Four and one half hour dinner reception
  • Champagne or non-alcoholic toast
    for every guest
  • Linen table service with color selection
    of linen napkins
  • Cake cutting service
  • Free parking
  • Dressing room for bride and attendants
  • Beautiful photograph opportunities on grounds
  • Personal Wedding Coordinator on-site
  • Hosted bar with premium brands of liquor, domestic beer, house wine, juices, and soft drinks
  • Flower arrangements (you may opt to provide your own)

Specialty Items (for an additional charge)

  • Custom Linens
  • Tent Rentals
  • Dance Floor

Room Specifications

The Club has rooms of all sizes, which are sure to be perfect for your event. Choose from the President's Room, the Charter Room, the Newark Room, the East Porch and the West Sun Porch and Patio.

Room
Capacity
Room Charge
Second Floor
(See information on Special Needs)
President’s Room
fits up to 50 people
$85.00
Newark Room
fits up to 18 people
$60.00
Charter Room
fits up to 10 people
$35.00
Entire second floor (President’s Room, Charter Room, Newark Room & Hallway)
$110.00
First Floor
East Porch
fits up to 18 people

$35.00
West Sun Porch
fits up to 25 people
$60.00
Main Dining Room
fits up to 65 people
$85.00
Main Dining Room and
Sun Porch
fits up to 80 people
$110.00
Lower Level
(See information on Special Needs)
Tavern
fits up to 40 people
$35.00
Additional Fees
Off-premise event:
$275.00 delivery and set up fee
Bar/Bartender set up fee:
$30.00 per hour
Shucker Fee
$75.00
During non-instructional periods of the University calendar when the Dining Services and/or the
Blue & Gold Club are not in operation, an opening fee of $155.00 will be required.

Guarantees, Cancellations and Billing

Guarantees: A preliminary guarantee of guests should be submitted when you book the Club
for your event. A final guarantee is required eight (8) days in advance.  If a final guarantee
is not submitted, the preliminary guarantee will be used.

If the final guarantee increases after the guarantee due date, the Blue & Gold Club will do
its best to accommodate additional servings; however, menu selections cannot be guaranteed.  Billing will be for the guarantee number, or the number served, whichever is greater.

Please note: If the actual number of guests present is less than the guaranteed count, the remaining meals are not available to be taken out.

Cancellations: In the event of cancellation within the 30-day period, 1/3 of the entire amount
is forfeited. We urge you to speak directly to the catering office when canceling. 

Billing:

  • To reserve a specific date: $300
  • 60 days prior to the date: 1/3 of the balance due
  • 30 days prior to the date: 2/3 of the balance due
  • Deposit is nonrefundable

A statement of charges will be mailed to you following the event if you are a Club member.
If you are not a Club member, you will be charged a $2.00 (per party, not individual) temporary membership fee to have your event at the Club. In this case, your bill will be due in full at the conclusion of the event.

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44 Kent Way
Newark, DE. 19716
tel 302.831.2582
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