Wedding Menu - Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island

WEDDING 

MENU

WEDDING BREAKFASTS 

Includes premium fruit juices, freshly brewed Starbucks coffee, decaffeinated coffee and a selection of 

Tazo teas 

Invite your wedding guests to one last get-together before you head out of your honeymoon! Don't worry, 

it won't cost you anything extra for guests who are staying with us, their breakfast is included in their room 

rate! Wedding Breakfasts includes your own private room for breakfast and breakfast for in in-house 

guest. 

Add additional guests at $14.95 each 

Both breakfasts include the following: 

• Assortment of freshly baked muffins, butter croissants, Danish, & breakfast breads 

• Preserves, marmalade and peanut butter 

• Selection of portioned cereals & Farmers fresh milk 

• Bowl of fresh fruit salad 

• Assorted individual yogurt with sun dried cranberries and sliced almonds 

• Texas toast with butter and assorted preserves, marmalade and peanut butter 

Choose one of the following add on: 

NOVA SCOTIA BLUEBERRY PANCAKES 

• Fluffy buttermilk pancakes filled with blueberries, chocolate chips or served plain, with warm maple syrup 

• Served with your choice of crisp smoked bacon or herbed breakfast links 

CHEF ATTENDED OMELETE STATION 

• Made to order and served hot! Choose from a selection of fresh seasonal vegetables, bacon, ham, 

cheese and farm fresh eggs. 

• Served with your choice of crisp smoked bacon or herbed breakfast links

RECEPTIONS 

HORS D’OEUVRES 

Prices are per dozen 

HOT 

Bacon Wrapped Scallops ............................................. $24 

Mini Vegetable Spring Rolls (v)..................................... $12 

Thai Chicken Spring Roll .............................................. $12 

Mini Lobster Quiche ..................................................... $24 

Mini Quiche Lorraine .................................................... $18 

Mini Mushroom and Truffle Quiche (v)........................... $18 

Bruschetta Canape (v).................................................. $18 

Chicken Lollipops*........................................................ $18 

Chicken Wings............................................................. $18 

Country Style Sausage Rolls ........................................ $12 

COLD 

Smoked Salmon Canapé.............................................. $18 

Blue Cheese and Walnut Crostini (v)............................. $12 

Thai Shrimp Cucumber Cups* ...................................... $12 

Shrimp and Cream Cheese Crostini.............................. $12 

Pork and Fig Crostini.................................................... $18 

Shrimp Shooters*......................................................... $18 

California Rolls............................................................. $12 

BIG PLATES 

Prices are per person 

Imported & domestic cheese display with dried and fresh fruit, chutneys and crackers (v) $7 

Seasonal vegetable crudité with lemon herb dip and curry dip (v) $4 

Seasonal sliced fruit display with yogurt dip (v) $5 

Smoked salmon display with traditional garnishes* $8 

Chilled jumbo shrimp with cocktail sauce and lemon* (50 pcs) 

$60 per shrimp bowl 

Nova Scotia mussels in white wine, garlic, herbs and butter* $5

CLASSIC DINNER BUFFET OPTIONS 

Includes your choice of soft drink, Starbucks coffee, and Tazo tea 

$34.95 (Minimum 20 people) 

• Soup of the Day (Upgrade to Lunenburg Seafood Chowder for $5 per person) 

• An Assortment of freshly baked breads, rolls and crispy crackers 

APPETIZERS 

Choose two appetizers from the following: 

· Fresh Nova Scotia Mussels cooked in a garlic, 

white wine sauce 

· Roasted Beet Salad with crumbled goat cheese & 

balsamic syrup 

· Mushroom Pasta Salad with 3 types of 

mushrooms 

· Baby Spinach Salad Blue cheese, red onion, 

peppers, sundried tomatoes, & homemade 

buttermilk dressing 

· Marinated Artichokes and Roasted Mushrooms 

with truffle drizzle 

· Classic Caesar Salad 

· Grilled Radicchio Platter with heirloom tomatoes · Southwestern Inspired Pasta Salad 

· Mixed Baby Greens Crisp garden vegetables, with 

basil balsamic vinaigrette 

· Smoked Bacon and Maple Potato Salad 

· Grilled, Marinated Vegetable Salad · Tomato and Goat cheese platter with crisp 

vegetables, olive oil and capers 

Add additional Appetizer for $2.50

ENTRÉES 

Choose two entrées from the following: 

· Orange Fennel Salmon grilled and served 

with an orange fennel ragu 

· Apple Chicken seared chicken breast with 

onion and apple reduction 

· Pork Tenderloin with a brandy and mustard 

glaze 

· Herbed Salmon in a creamy dill and shrimp 

sauce 

· Chicken topped with a sweet blueberry and 

port sauce 

· Curried Pork Tenderloin topped with a 

velvety coconut cilantro sauce 

· Chicken with tomato, sage and red wine 

sauce 

· Braised Lamb Shank topped with Moroccan 

relish 

· Stuffed Baby Acorn Squash stuffed with 

Moroccan style Mediterranean couscous, 

roasted vegetables and apricot purée (v) 

· Striploin roasted garlic and peppercorn 

crusted with a brandy wine sauce 

· Pistachio Encrusted Chicken, with pesto 

sauce 

· Haddock with a spicy Cajun mussel sauce 

· Salmon blackened with curry and mango 

chutney 

· Oven Roasted Prime Rib served with Natural 

Jus ($7 surcharge) 

· Pork Tenderloin with apples and chopped 

walnuts in a Riesling sauce 

· Haddock with rich lobster and dill cream 

sauce 

· Grilled Vegetable Tower Basmati rice wrapped in 

a banana leaf with charred tomato and cilantro 

purée (v) 

· Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie Wild mushroom 

ragout topped with roasted garlic mashed 

potato ratatouille (v) 

Add additional Entrée for $6.50 

DESSERT 

• Chef’s pastry table to include a variety of assorted cakes, pies, cheesecakes, Crème Brûlé, and 

mousses. Accompanied with a variety of sauces and whipped cream.

BANQUET PLATED DINNER MENU 

Includes your choice of soft drink, Starbucks coffee, and Tazo tea. 

$34.95 If choosing more than one item, a pre-order is required. 

· Classic Caesar Salad with homemade 

dressing 

APPETIZERS 

• Choose one appetizer from the following: 

· Cream of Tomato Soup with spinach and 

parmesan 

· Mixed Baby Greens with maple balsamic 

dressing and pecans 

· Smoked Salmon Plate with lemon, capers 

and red onion 

· Tomato and Mozzarella Salad · Wild Mushroom and Truffle Soup 

· Grilled Vegetable and goat cheese salad · Seafood Bouillabaisse 

· Baby Spinach Salad with raspberry 

vinaigrette and goat cheese crostini 

· Seafood Salad of shrimp, calamari, scallops 

and mussels served in a martini glass 

· Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Salad on top of 

a bed of fresh arugula 

· Butternut Squash and Maple Soup with 

toasted pecans 

Add additional Appetizer for $3 

ENTRÉES 

Choose one entrée from the following: 

· Pan Seared Salmon with tomato fennel relish 

and pernod syrup reduction 

· Orange Fennel Salmon with orange fennel 

ragu and orange syrup 

· Salmon Tournedos Filet wrapped in bacon 

with lobster hollandaise 

· Supreme of Chicken in a red wine reduction 

and garlic thyme cream 

· Braised Lamb Shank in red wine with 

Moroccan relish 

· Stuffed Chicken stuffed with goat cheese and 

prosciutto, with a fig and port sauce 

· Pork Tender Loin with roasted apple and 

sage sauce and pan-seared shrimp 

· Haddock stuffed with crab and spinach with 

lobster dill sauce 

· Supreme of Chicken stuffed with apple and 

brie, Riesling sauce 

· Stuffed Pork with raisins and apricots with a 

rhubarb sherry sauce 

· 8 oz Striploin with red wine sauce and foie 

gras butter 

· 8 oz Steak encrusted with peppercorns and 

topped with brandy cream sauce 

DESSERT 

Please choose one dessert from the following: 

· New York Cheesecake with bumbleberry 

sauce 

· Chocolate Truffle Cake 

· Frozen Strawberry Soufflé · Vanilla and Bourbon Crème Brule with homemade 

biscotti 

· Brandy Snap Cup Ice wine marinated 

seasonal fruit with sabayon 

· Warm Chocolate and Pecan Bread Pudding 

drizzled with bourbon sauce

BACKYARD BBQ DINNER 

$32 Includes your choice of soft drink, Starbucks coffee, and Tazo tea 

APPETIZERS 

• An assortment of freshly baked breads, rolls and crispy crackers 

• Homemade cabbage slaw 

• Classic caesar salad 

• Corn on the cob with butter 

• Grilled tomato halves provençal 

• Baked potato with sour cream, bacon and butter 

• Served with BBQ sauce and appropriate condiments 

ENTRÉES 

Choose two entrées from the following: 

• Chicken with chipotle BBQ sauce 

• In Bone Apple Smoked Pork Chop Beer 

Brined in BBQ Ale Sauce 

• Filet of Salmon with smoked corn relish or 

spicy maple glaze 

• Beef Ribs in dry rub 

• 6 oz New York Striploin Steak ($3 

surcharge) 

• Mixed Grill of chicken leg and Italian 

sausage 

DESSERT 

• Build your own shortcake with fresh whipped cream and selection of seasonal fruit and berries

TRADITIONAL LOBSTER DINNER 


$40 Plus market price of lobster 

APPETIZERS 

Lunenburg Seafood Chowder 

Mussels cooked in garlic and butter, served family style at each table 

ENTREÉS 

Boiled Potato sprinkled with fresh cut chives, served family style at each table 

Fresh local corn on the cob served family style at each table 

Individually plated lobster, steamed and cracked, served with fresh lemon and drawn butter 

DESSERT 

Seasonal fruit shortcake

MIX AND MINGLE 


$40 (Minimum of 50 guests) 

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES AND CANAPÉS 

• Bacon wrapped scallops 

• Coconut shrimp with curry yogurt dip 

• Assorted mini quiche 

• Blue cheese and walnut crostini, with balsamic syrup 

• Baby shrimp with cream cheese and cucumber 

BREADS AND SPREADS 

• Freshly baked breads, rolls and crispy crackers 

• Homemade spreads and herb butters 

• Imported & domestic cheese display with dried fruit and chutneys 

• Seasonal sliced fruit display with yogurt dip 

NOVA SCOTIA MUSSEL STATION 

Choose one of the following sauces: 

· Herbs, garlic and white wine 

· Curry 

· Tomato and basil 

· Beer and tarragon 

CHEF ATTENDED CARVING STATION 

Choose one of the following: 

· AAA Reserve Striploin, garlic and 

herb rubbed 

· Pork Loin stuffed with apples and 

prunes with fig port sauce and spicy 

apple chutney 

· Roast Moroccan Style Boneless Leg 

of Lamb topped with garlic and 

cumin sauce. 

· Maple Roasted Atlantic Salmon 

topped with maple BBQ sauce 

CHEF’S PASTRY TABLE 

A variety of assorted cakes, pies, cheesecakes, Crème Brûlé, and mousses, accompanied with a 

variety of sauces and whipped cream

GALA RECEPTION 



PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES AND CANAPÉS 

• Bacon wrapped scallops 

• Coconut shrimp with curry yogurt dip 

• Assorted mini quiche 

• Blue cheese and walnut crostini with balsamic syrup 

• Baby shrimp with cream cheese and cucumber 

SOUP AND SALAD STATION 

• Soup of the Day (Upgrade to Lunenburg Seafood Chowder for $5 per person) 

• Classic caesar salad 


• Freshly baked breads, rolls and crispy crackers 

• Homemade spreads and herb butters 

• Imported & Domestic Cheese Display with dried fruit and chutneys 

• Seasonal Sliced Fruit display with yogurt dip 

• Seasonal Vegetable Crudite with lemon herb dip 

SEAFOOD STATION 

• Display of smoked salmon and chilled shrimp with garnishes and tangy seafood sauce 

• Steamed Nova Scotia mussels 

Choose one of the following sauces: 

· Herbs, garlic and white wine 

· Curry 

· Tomato and basil 

· Beer and tarragon 

CHEF ATTENDED CARVING STATION 


· AAA Reserve Striploin, garlic and 

herb rubbed 

· Pork Loin stuffed with apples and 

prunes with fig port sauce and spicy 

apple chutney. 

· Roast Moroccan Style Boneless Leg 

of Lamb served with a savory garlic 

cumin sauce. 

· Maple Roasted Atlantic Salmon 

served with maple BBQ sauce 

· Prime Rib, au jus, horseradish and 

Yorkshire pudding 

· Slow Roasted Hip of Beef with red 

wine sauce, mustard and 

horseradish (minimum of 100 ppl.)

SAUTÉ STATION 


· Scallops with spicy Thai sauce 

· Scallops with spicy Cajun sauce 

· Shrimp with white wine chive beurre 

blanc 

· Shrimp with garlic and butter 

PASTA STATION 


· Penne Arabiata with chicken and vegetables in a spicy tomato sauce 

· Shrimp Penne with baby shrimp in a pernod dill cream sauce 

CHEF'S PASTRY TABLE 

• A variety of assorted cakes, pies, cheesecakes, Crème Brûlé, and mousses, accompanied with a 

variety of sauces and whipped cream.

SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZA 



Make your dinner interactive with five food stations inspired by the sea. Have your lobsters cooked 

and prepared right in front of you by one of our chefs, and enjoy the largest selection of seafood we 

have to offer. 

LOBSTER BOIL STATION 

Watch one of our chefs cook and prepare your fresh, local lobster for you while you wait. 

Served with fresh lemon and warm drawn butter. 

COLD SEAFOOD DISPLAY 

Includes an impressive tower of cold jumbo shrimp and your own chef shucking fresh oysters. 

Served with an assortment of condiments including cocktail sauce, horseradish, fresh cracked 

pepper, Tabasco sauce, fresh cut lemons, homemade Cajun mayo and spirits. 

SEAFOOD SAUTÉ STATION 

Ours chefs will be serving up Nova Scotia mussels and Digby scallops, 

sautéed right in front of you with your choice of spicy Thai sauce, seasonal fruit chutneys, herbed 

garlic and white wine sauce as well as a tomato and basil broth. While you’re there, warm up with a 

bowl of our delicious Lunenburg Seafood Chowder. 


· An assortment of freshly baked breads, rolls and crispy crackers 

· Homemade spreads and herb butters 

· Imported & domestic cheese display with dried fruit and chutneys 

· Marinated Mediterranean grilled vegetables and olives 

DESSERT 

Chocolate Fondue Tower 

Two chocolate fountains, one with rich, dark chocolate and the other with creamy white chocolate. 

Served with seasonal fresh fruit and pound cake.

LATE NIGHT MENU 

BREADS & SPREADS..............................................................................................................$7 

Hummus, roasted red pepper dip, aged balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil 

An assortment of freshly bakes artisan breads, rolls and crispy crackers. 

CHIPS AND DIP............................................................................................................................$7 

A selection of crisp tortilla chips with salsa, bagel chips and dip as well as flavoured potato chips 

and dip served buffet style, or on each table. 

MILK AND COOKIES...........…………………………………………………………………………$7 

The ultimate late night snack. An assortment of freshly baked cookies served with a selection of 

2%, strawberry and chocolate milk. 

SPECIALTY COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS.......................................................................$13 

A server attended specialty coffee station with freshly brewed Starbucks coffee, whipped cream, 

maraschino cherries and dark chocolate shavings. Create your own 1 oz specialty coffee from the 

following liquors: Baileys Irish Cream, crème de cacao, Frangelico, Amaretto, Grand Marnier and 

cognac. Served with a display of assorted doughnuts and doughnut holes. Includes one drink per 

guest. 

GOURMET SANDWICHES.......................................................................................................$9 

A display of homemade gourmet pre-made sandwiches made on artisanal breads and mini 

croissants. Sandwiches include fresh fig and prosciutto with a blue cheese mayonnaise, turkey and 

brie with cranberry chutney, seasoned chicken breast with feta cheese, sundried tomatoes and 

pesto and thinly shaved roast beef topped with caramelized onions, fresh arugula and a 

horseradish mayonnaise. 

MINI GOURMET PIZZA............................................................................................................$11 

A buffet of mini pizzas served hot for your guests. Selection of topping include red peppers, 

marinated artichokes, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, fresh sliced tomatoes, onions, pineapple, 

olives, spinach, pepperoni, ham, bacon, sausage, pesto, feta, mozzarella and goat cheese.

POTATO JACKETS...................................................................................................................$11 

Hot baked potatoes split open with a buffet of delicious toppings. Toppings include shredded 

cheese, green onions, bacon bits, sour cream, butter, fresh diced tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and 

salsa. 

CHEF ATTENDED GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE STATION……………………..$13 

Have one of our Chefs grill up a custom made grilled cheese sandwich right in front of you. Choose 

from a selection of artisanal breads, domestic and imported cheeses, grilled to perfection. 

POUTINE BAR.............................................................................................................................$11 

Individual portions of hand-cut French fries that can be customized with an assortment of toppings 

including bacon bits, green onions, caramelized onions, fresh diced tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, 

bell peppers, olives, feta and mozzarella cheese. Choose beef gravy or warm cheese sauce to top 

it all off. Served with ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise. 

SLIDERS........................................................................................................................................$11 

Build your own sliders with a selection of cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, smoky BBQ 

sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. 

Choose two of the following types: 

· Homemade pulled pork 

· Ground beef burgers 

· Seasoned chicken breast

MENU SELECTION 

CATERING OVERVIEW 

Menu selections should be discussed two to four weeks prior to the start of your event. 

All menu prices quoted are for 60 days & are subject to change thereafter. 

Our Conference Service Manager would be pleased to assist you, should you prefer to personalize 

a custom menu to accommodate your guests/tastes. Alternative meals are available for guest(s) 

with special dietary needs (vegetarian, allergy, etc.). 

FOOD & BEVERAGE REGULATIONS 

Due to liability insurance, the Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island must provide all food & 

beverage items (with the exception of wedding cakes). Therefore, the removal of any & all food & 

beverage from the hotel premises is prohibited. 

Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island is responsible for upholding & administering the Liquor Laws 

of the Province of Nova Scotia regarding the dispensing of alcoholic beverages. As such, the 

hotel reserves the right to refuse to serve any person or group that would result in the hotel being 

in conflict with the Liquor Laws. Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island reserves the right to 

terminate any event before its scheduled ending time, for such reasons. 

NOVA SCOTIA SMOKE FREE PLACES ACT 

Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island is a non-smoking hotel & prohibits smoking in all guest rooms 

and meeting spaces. 

GUARANTEED NUMBERS & CANCELLATIONS 

A guaranteed number of people attending your function is required three business days prior to the 

start of your event date. Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island will charge for the number of 

guaranteed people or for the number of people served, whichever is greater. To maintain high 

service standards all food & beverage items which are priced per person cannot be ordered for any 

amount less than the total number of guaranteed attendees. 

Should the final guaranteed number of attendees fall short of the guarantee originally stipulated on 

the function contract, Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island reserves the right to bill for the original 

guarantee stipulated on your contract, or impose an additional room rental charge & applicable tax. 

The hotel reserves the right to re-assign function space if the guaranteed number of attendance is 

lower than originally stipulated on the function contract. 

Cancellations must be made with your Conference Service Manager between the hours of 9:00 am 

& 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Cancellation fees will apply in accordance with the hotel’s policies. 

Please see your contract for details. 

SERVICE FEES 

A service fee of 15% is applied to all food & beverage products prior to applicable tax. 

A minimum three-hour labour charge of $25.00 per hour applies to all bar services with revenues 

below $400.00, prior to tax. All charges are subject to a 15% service fee & applicable tax.

Seating arrangements for social functions are based upon 60-inch round tables that seat 8-10 

guests. Functions requiring complete table set-up earlier than one hour prior to the event start 

time may be subject to an additional labour charge. 

CREDIT INFORMATION 

New accounts are required to establish credit with our accounting department by submitting a 

fully completed credit application at least two weeks prior to the function date to allow adequate 

time for processing. 

DAMAGES & LOST ITEMS 

Liability for any damages to the premises will be charged accordingly. Convenors of the function 

are held responsible for other members of their group. Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island 

assumes no responsibility for any personal items or equipment brought into the hotel. Unless a 

function room has been reserved on a 24-hour basis, any & all personal items & equipment must 

be removed from the function space at the function’s contracted ending time. 

SECURITY 

Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island can provide security arrangements from an outside security 

company for your function at an additional cost. The hotel will require two weeks notification to 

your Conference Service Manager to ensure security personnel for your event date. 

MANAGEMENT RIGHT 

Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island reserves the right to refuse or cancel any function deemed by 

the management to reflect poorly on the integrity or safety of its staff & other guests of the hotel. 

DISPLAY & EXHIBITS 

Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island does not provide storage space for displays, materials & 

exhibits. Your Conference Service Manager must approve the arrival of all displays, materials & 

exhibits. The hotel does not provide labour or equipment (i.e.: dollies, carts, etc.) for the 

unloading, moving or loading of displays, materials & exhibits. 

AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT 

Onsite, we have complimentary essential audiovisual equipment, such as podium, screens, flip 

charts, etc. (based on availability). We can arrange for the rental of additional state of the art 

equipment to meet any of your requirements.

SOCAN FEE 

On behalf of SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada), Atlantica 

Hotel & Marina Oak Island is obligated to charge an entertainment fee based on the capacity 

of the function room (NOT on the number of attending guests): 

WITH DANCING 

Room SOCAN Sound Total (PlusTax) 

Lunenburg, Mahone and Tancook $41.13 $18.51 $59.64 

Bluenose A or B $59.17 $26.63 $85.80 

Bluenose A&B $123.38 $55.52 $178.90 

WITHOUT DANCING 

Room SOCAN Sound Total (PlusTax) 

Lunenburg, Mahone and Tancook $20.56 $9.25 $29.81 

Bluenose A or B $29.56 $13.30 $42.6 

Bluenose A&B $61.69 $27.76 $89.45 

DECORATIONS & RENTALS 

Streamers & confetti are prohibited in the function rooms. If these items are used a cleaning charge 

will apply. Masking tape & putty are the only materials permitted for hanging items in function space. 

SHIPPING & RECEIVING 

Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island has limited storage space & cannot guarantee the security of 

any materials shipped in advance for your function. Should storage be required please contact 

your Conference Service Manager. In some cases, a storage fee may apply. Items shipped to 

Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island must be clearly labeled. It is the responsibility of the 

convener and/or meeting room guest to make arrangements to have any meeting room materials 

returned to their company. Items left at the hotel will be kept for a maximum of 30 days from the 

date of the function. After 30 days, the parcels are opened by the hotel receiver to ensure safe 

disposal according to contents. 

Please place the following label on all packages to ensure quick handling: 

Contact Name 

C/O Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island 

36 Treasure Drive 

Western Shore, NS B0J 3M0

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