Choosing the right Wedding Packages can make wedding planning much easier. A package can shape your reception menu, cocktail hour, dessert choices, and the overall way your celebration is organized.

Before choosing a package, take time to understand what it includes. Ask questions about the food, reception format, available selections, and any differences between package options. Clear answers can help you choose a package that fits your celebration.

Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Wedding Package

Every package has its own structure. At Windows on the Water, couples can choose from Classic Sit Down, Platinum Sit Down, and Floating Reception options. Each package has different food and reception selections.

Looking at these differences before making a decision can help you choose based on what you actually want. Instead of focusing only on the package name, review each part of the celebration and compare the available choices.

What Does the Package Include?

Start with the basic question: what is included? Ask the venue to explain the package from cocktail hour through dessert.

At Windows on the Water, the package details include cocktail hour selections, reception food, dessert, and beverage service such as coffee and tea. Reviewing these details gives you a clearer picture of what each option provides.

How Many Cocktail Hour Choices Are Included?

Cocktail hour can have several different components. Ask how many cold displays, chef attended stations, and passed hors d'oeuvres are included with your selected package.

The Classic Sit Down package includes four cold displays, three chef attended stations, and ten passed hors d'oeuvres. Platinum includes four cold displays, two upgraded cold displays, four chef attended stations, and twelve passed hors d'oeuvres.

What Are the Reception Options?

Your reception format can change the way food is served. Ask whether the package uses plated selections, stations, or another format.

The Classic Sit Down package includes one appetizer and one plated salad, followed by two entrée choices and one vegetarian option. Platinum includes one appetizer, one salad, three entrée choices, and one vegetarian option.

What Dessert Options Are Included?

Dessert is another area where packages can differ. Ask whether your wedding cake is included and what other dessert selections come with the package.

At Windows on the Water, the Classic package includes a custom wedding cake, five passed desserts, and coffee and tea. Platinum includes those options plus a Chocolate Fantasies Station.

What Makes the Floating Reception Different?

If you prefer a reception built around food stations, ask how the Floating Reception option differs from the sit down packages.

The Floating Reception includes the same cocktail hour structure as Classic. Its reception includes one plated salad and four entrée stations. Dessert includes a custom wedding cake, five passed desserts, coffee, and tea.

Does the Package Match Your Reception Style?

A package should fit the type of celebration you want. Think about whether you prefer a traditional sit down reception or a format that allows guests to enjoy several food stations.

The three Windows on the Water options give couples different ways to structure their reception. Reviewing the food service format can help you decide which package feels most appropriate for your plans.

Can You Compare the Packages Side by Side?

Comparing packages side by side can make the differences easier to understand. Look at cocktail hour, reception selections, entrée choices, dessert, and any special features included.

For example, Platinum provides additional cocktail hour selections, more passed hors d'oeuvres, additional entrée choices, and a Chocolate Fantasies Station. These details make it different from Classic and Floating Reception.

What Questions Should You Ask About Your Choices?

Once you understand the basic package, ask about the choices available within it. Find out which cold displays, stations, hors d'oeuvres, salads, appetizers, entrées, and desserts you can select.

This is especially important when comparing packages with different numbers of selections. Knowing how many choices you receive can help you plan a menu that works for your celebration.

How Should You Make Your Final Decision?

Start with the type of reception you want. Then compare the package details that support that style. If you want a traditional sit down meal, look closely at the plated reception options.

If you prefer food stations, review the Floating Reception format. If additional cocktail hour and reception choices matter to you, compare the Platinum details with the other options before making your decision.

Take Time to Review Your Package

Choosing a package is easier when you understand the details before making your decision. Read through every included selection and ask questions about anything that is unclear.

At Windows on the Water, our three package options give couples different choices for cocktail hour, reception service, and dessert. Reviewing those differences can help you find the option that matches your plans.

Talk With Windows on the Water

If you are comparing wedding packages and want to understand your options, our team can help you review the choices available at Windows on the Water.

You can contact us at (609) 208 9475 or info@windowsonthewaternj.com. Share your wedding plans with our team, and we can help you learn more about the package options available for your celebration.

FAQs

How many wedding packages does Windows on the Water offer?

Windows on the Water offers three options: Classic Sit Down, Platinum Sit Down, and Floating Reception. Each has different cocktail hour, reception, and dessert selections.

What does the Classic package include?

Classic includes four cold displays, three chef attended stations, ten passed hors d'oeuvres, two entrée choices, one vegetarian option, cake, desserts, coffee, and tea.

What makes Platinum different from Classic?

Platinum adds upgraded cold displays, an additional chef attended station, more passed hors d'oeuvres, an additional entrée choice, an ice carving option, and Chocolate Fantasies Station.

What is included with Floating Reception?

Floating Reception includes the Classic cocktail hour structure, one plated salad, four reception entrée stations, custom wedding cake, five passed desserts, coffee, and tea.