When we say all-inclusive, we mean all-inclusive

The BrideSaver reception package includes everything your wedding needs—venue, catering, bar, cake, music, service staff, décor—everything except the groom. It will save your time, save your money, and save your sanity. There’s nothing hidden, and no extra math unless you choose upgrades or special features. This is about making your life easy. What’s more, our vendors have extensive experience with wedding receptions. They are professional and reliable, and their quality is first-rate. You’re in excellent hands.

Venue

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The Gizeh Shrine Centre in Burnaby is a hidden gem and the perfect reception environment for up to 300 guests. It’s centrally located, just off Highway 1, easy to access, with lots of free parking. Flatware, stemware, and cutlery are on site. What could be simpler?

Have you already got the perfect venue in mind? The New Manhattan will provide full catering services anywhere you choose to celebrate. Contact us for ideas, inspiration, and the yummiest party food you can imagine.

Catering

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Delightful nibbles before dinner through to a stunning selection of sweets. Choose from our most gala menus: New Manhattan Latin, Designer Dinner, or Gourmet Grill, all exquisitely presented. The New Manhattan has been awarded Burnaby’s Best Caterer by Burnaby Now in 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Bar

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The Oasis Club at the Shrine Centre provides bar staff and service, with partial proceeds going towards Shriner’s Children of BC. It’s a bar with a heart of gold.

Cake

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Have your cake. And eat it, too! By ‘your cake’ we mean almost anything you want: a traditional 3-tiered tower, a cheesecake, pretty cupcakes, lovely lemon tarts…call us with your ideas.

Music

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Professional DJ services by VanCity Sound System to keep the mood upbeat, the toes tapping, and your guests in the groove. Our resident DJ Kevin Foster can meet with you to customize your playlist, from a mellow background for dinner, to a romantic first dance, to uptempo party tunes.

Décor

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The basic package is designed for elegant simplicity, with tasteful linens, china and stemware on site. No renting, no returning, no fuss. But if your dream wedding means going with something more elaborate, design upgrades are available for items with an asterisk (*).

Included in package:

  • Linens include dinner napkins and floor-length tablecloths, in an array of colours to choose from*. Table topper overlays also come in an array of colours, or instead choose from four colours of plate chargers.
  • Table settings: plain white china* with Geneva flatware*. Salt and Pepper, Cream & Sugar service.
  • Stemware: simple water goblets and 8oz wine glasses*.
  • Head table with chairs and guest tables with chairs. Chair covers are included, either black or white, with chair sashes in an array of colours to choose from.
  • Gift table and cake table with overlay.
  • Silver cake pedestal to hold a cake for 100 guests. (Choose round or square.)

Service staff

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Professional and courteous wait staff for up to 8 hours, with gratuities included. Our wonderfully experienced service staff all have Food Safe and Serving It Right Certification. They wear tasteful black dress pants, long black bistro aprons, black and white pinstriped dress shirts, with ties in our signature black, silver and burnt orange. And friendly smiles, of course.

Extras

Everything above is included in the basic package. But we understand that this is your big day. If you want something extra special, we can make it happen.

For example: Have a romantic outdoor ceremony under a tent, right at your reception venue. Guests can watch you exchange your vows and immediately toast you with a glass of champagne.

Transform the reception room with exotic ceiling draperies.

Choose from a selection of vases, candle sticks, candelabras, mirrors, feathers, boas, and other items of whimsy.

We’re happy to put you in touch with our favourite florists, so you can work directly with them to get the flowers that will make your wedding a standout occasion.

We can provide catering for virtually any type of party, anywhere you choose. If you’d like to treat your guests to some of the most delightful things on toast imaginable, look at our hors d’oeuvre menu. If you want to consider a rehearsal dinner, cocktail party or afternoon tea, we can make every part of your wedding festivities deliciously memorable. Call us to ask for examples.