Wedding - Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino

WeddingCelebrations at BUFFALO THUNDERSIMPLE & COMPLETEElegant BallroomDance Floor and Entertainment RiserTraditional White Wedding LinenCustom Dinner MenuHosted Champagne ToastPlated Cake ServiceRomantic Bridal SuiteChocolate Covered Strawberries and ChampagneBreakfast-in-BedSpecial Guest Room PackagesProfessional Catering and Events SpecialistsCustom Beverage OptionsComplete Planning Services Available

WeddingCelebrations at BUFFALO THUNDERCULTURE ● SPIRIT ● TRADITIONTHE NATIVEThe Native Experience will add an entirely differentcomponent of spiritual blessing and harmony to yourwedding ceremony. Your guests will be spellbound bythis amazing gift. Special services may include NativeAmerican Sage Smudging, Blessing, Blanket Ceremony,Closing Prayer and Ceremonial Dancers.THE SPANISHThe Spanish Experience will add a sense of tradition toyour wedding with a celebration of local musical customs.Dazzle your guests with Flamenco Dancers, SpanishGuitarists, Mariachis and Margaritas.THE ELEMENTSThe Union of Elements will create serenity and harmonyby incorporating the four elements- Earth, Fire, Wind,and Water. Inspire and surround your guests with love toincluding spiritual enhancement like custom Wo’P’inAroma Incense Oil, Bridal Spa Packages, OrganicProduce and Specialty Menus, Candle-Lit Ballroom andArtisan Prepared Gifts.

WeddingCelebrations at BUFFALO THUNDERLA MESITA RANCHLa Mesita Ranch is an exquisite private 139 acreequestrian property north of Santa Fe's downtown plazaat the junction of the High Road to Taos. The gatedproperty contains beautiful cottonwoods and gardens,rolling hills, pastures, stables, indoor arena, historic mainhome, pool, tennis court, guest homes and many 360degree panoramic, photo opportunities for sunrise andsunset overlooking the Sangre de Cristo and Jemezmountain ranges.Beyond the walls of Buffalo Thunder lies an exclusiveopportunity rarely offered to the public. Hiltonrepresents the indescribable La Mesita Ranch. La MesitaRanch is a private estate nestled in a lush river valley,with eight private adobe residences designed bylegendary architect John Gaw Meem. This equineproperty includes romantic pond vignettes with archingcottonwood trees and breathtaking views of the Sangrede Cristo, Jemez and Barranca Mountains. Idylliccolonnades and intimate water features provide the mostmemorable wedding location in the Southwest.

WeddingCelebrations at BUFFALO THUNDERTastingWe are pleased to provide a complimentary tasting for up to four (4) people for weddings of 200 or more guests. If you haveless than 200 guests and would like a tasting, we would be pleased to offer a tasting for a nominal charge of $50.00 plusservice and tax per person.Multiple Choice Entrée SelectionMultiple Choice Entrée Menus are available with up to three (3) choices which include a Vegetarian option. The highest pricedentrée will apply for the pricing of all other entrees selected. Final numbers for multiple entrees are due five (5) business daysprior to the event. A method for designating entrée choice; i.e.: colored place cards, is the responsibility of the host.SecurityThe hotel may require security guards for certain events; only hotel approved security firms may be used.Coat CheckCoat Check services are available with a fee of $100.00 per attendant. Please contact the Catering Department for moreinformation.Deposit/Payment OptionsThe hotel requires a non-refundable deposit at the time of booking. Final payment is due three business days prior to the eventby cash, cashier or certified check or a major credit card.CancellationsShould it be necessary for you to cancel a function, any advance deposits will not be refunded. In addition, a cancellation feemay be charged and is due and payable at the time of cancellation. These amounts are due as liquidated damages and not as apenalty.GuaranteesThe Resort requires notifying our Catering Department of the exact number of banquet or reception guests three (3) businessdays prior to the start of the event/function. This confirmed number constitutes the guarantee. If fewer than the final guaranteednumber of guests attend the function, the final guaranteed number will be charged. If no guarantee isgiven, the expected number of guests will be considered your guarantee. For every function, the resort will set additional seatingof 3% above the guaranteed number of guests up to 30 guests total. Our culinary team prepares your food & beverage itemsfor the guaranteed number only. No food may be removed from the function by any guest. If additional meals are added afterguarantee is given (i.e. substitutions, replacements, and special orders) these meals will be considered an addition to theguarantee.Wedding Packages are Available for Weddings with 50 or More GuestsAll Prices are Subject to a 22% Taxable Service Charge and 8% Applicable Sales TaxBartender Fee of $100.00 is Waived with $1,200.00 in Sales Per BarBartenders are a Requirement for All Beverage ServicesFunction SpaceOur Resort reserves the right to alter event function space assignments with notification based upon the increases or decreases innumber of expected guests. All outdoor food functions must be buffet. We are unable to reserve banquet space for functions withgeneral admission tickets. Also, it is the guests’ responsibility to acquire all necessary licenses and permits required by the Puebloof Pojoaque. If minimum revenue guidelines are not met in food and beverage, the remaining balance will be billed as meetingroom rental. No Fog or Confetti Machines are allowed on property.Decorations/EntertainmentOur Catering Department will be happy to assist you with your floral, decorating and entertainment needs. Ask your CateringSales Manager for more information. If you select your own décor company, approval must be obtained from your CateringSales Manager prior to affixing anything to walls, floors, and/or ceilings. Votive Candles with Glass Holders are available forrental from the Resort at $1.00 each.