Good Afternoon, St. Regis Monarch Beach Catering Team

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1 Wedding Proposal Good Afternoon, We thank you for your interest in The St. Regis Monarch Beach! We are honored to be a part of this extraordinary resort and would be pleased to host your wedding celebration! Included are the following documents for your review: Wedding Information, Resort Overview; Visuals of the Recommended Areas. Please feel free to review menu details with additional property information at The following St. Regis amenities are also featured to complement your wedding experience: v A 30,000-square foot spa and full service salon are available for pre-wedding bridesmaid events and to assist in preparing you and your attendants for the wedding day. v Our Monarch Beach Golf Links create a perfect site for a wonderful day of golf for the wedding party and guests. v Intimate indoor dining rooms and impressive outdoor locations are available to host rehearsal dinners or post wedding day brunches. v Our resort presents 400 rooms for your guests, including 74 luxurious suites. We also feature 60,000-square feet of outdoor gardens, lawns, and pools for your guests to enjoy. Please contact our Catering offices at with any questions, to check date availability or to arrange a formal visit of our property. Should you also be interested in receiving information on our sister Starwood locations, including the Sheraton, Westin, W, the Luxury Collection Hotels, please feel free to contact us for further assistance. Thank you once again in considering our resort as the address for your celebration. We look forward to hosting a memorable wedding day for you at The St. Regis Monarch Beach! Warmest regards, St. Regis Monarch Beach Catering Team

2 Welcome to the St. Regis Monarch Beach

3 The Perfect Address for your Special Day! We are Pleased to Provide the Following Information for our Wedding Clientele Compliments on Behalf of the St. Regis We offer our Weddings the Following Complimentary Courtesies: ~Complimentary Guest Room on Wedding Night for Bride & Groom For Weddings with a Minimum of 30 Guests~ ~Courtesy Block of up to 10 Guest Rooms with no Contract Commitment~ ~Preferred Pricing for Guest Rooms~ ~Complimentary Menu Tasting~ ~Wood Dance Floor, Staging & Votive Candles~ ~Floor Length Italian Filidoro Linens~ ~Personalized Event Menus~ ~Day of Support from our Executive Meeting Specialist~ ~Reduced Valet Parking Rates~ ~Spa Discount Available~ ~Private Beach Area for Photo s Based on Availability & Size of Party ~ Wedding Ceremony Locations The Resort Offers Several Breathtaking Outdoor Venues for your Ceremony. We Have Pre-Designated our Ceremony & Reception Locations in Order to Maintain Exclusivity for our Wedding Parties. Please See Below For Pairings. Each Venue has a Ceremony Fee which includes the following items: ~White Wooden Folding Chairs~ ~Sound System Package~ ~Water Station~ ~Market Umbrellas ~ The Grand Lawn Paired with our Monarch Ballroom $5, Ceremony Fee The Pacific Lawn Paired with our Pacific Ballroom $4, Ceremony Fee Botanical Garden Paired with Club 19 or Mediterranean or Wine Cellar $3, Ceremony Fee

4 Event Venues The Pacific Ballroom As One of Orange County s Largest Ballrooms, this Room Seats Up to Approximately 700 Guests Allowing Space for Dance Floor & Staging and is Divisible into 3 Sections A (2) Section Minimum Applies It is Ideal for Parties of Guests The Monarch Ballroom This Elegant Ballroom Seats Up to Approximately 300 Guests Allowing Space for Dance Floor & Staging and is Divisible into 3 Sections A (2) Section Minimum Applies It is Ideal for Parties of Guests Club 19 With Sweeping Views of the Golf Course and the Ocean Below, Club 19 is a Premiere Location for Events up to Approximately 120 Guests and Offers a Unique Combination of Indoor & Outdoor Space It is Ideal for Parties of Guests A Site Fee of $2,500 is Applied to Functions Held at Club 19 In Respect of our Neighboring Homes, All Events at Club 19 Must Conclude by 11:00 PM and Music Must Stay at 55 Decibels or Below The Mediterranean Room This Intimate Room Offers an Outdoor Terrace and Seats Up to Approximately 80 Guests Allowing Space for Dance Floor & Staging It is Ideal for Parties of Guests The Wine Cellar Truly a Unique Experience, Our Working Wine Cellar Seats Up to Approximately 50 Guests and is Ideal for an Intimate Wedding or Rehearsal Dinner Food & Beverage Estimated Costs Food and Beverage Costs for Daytime Events Range $80-$ Per Person. Food and Beverage Costs for Evening Events Range $150-$ Per Person. 21% Service Charge and 8.75% Tax Will be Added This Pricing is to be Used as a Guideline. Please Contact Your Catering Sales Manager for Ballroom Minimums and to Discuss Special Pricing Considerations. What is a Food & Beverage Minimum? The Food & Beverage Minimum is the Least Amount Required to Spend for your Event for Use of the Resort Venue. It is Calculated based on all Food and Beverage Purchased for your Event to be Served within the Banquet Area. It Does Not Include Sales Tax or Gratuity. It is a Minimum Commitment and Does not Imply Total Cost of your Event.

5 Confirmation of Space The Resort will Place a Courtesy Hold on the Space of Interest for up to 7 Days. Once you Have Selected your Ideal Ceremony & Reception location, your Catering Sales Manager will Prepare a Contract. Your Event will be Considered Definite Upon Receipt of the Signed Contract and Initial Deposit. Outlined Below is our Deposit Schedule to Assist in Your Planning: ~1 st Deposit: Due with Contract~ 35% of the Estimated Balance ~2 nd Deposit: Due 120 Days Prior to Event~ 65% of the Estimated Balance ~Final Deposit: Due 14 Business Days Prior to Event~ Balance of Final Estimated Balance Post Event, Any Outstanding Balance will be Applied to the Credit Card on File Confirmation of Attendance All Final Guarantees of Attendance are to be Received Prior to 12 Noon at Least 3 Business Days or 72 Hours in Advance. For Example: Saturday Event Guarantees are Due on Wednesday Prior to Event Sunday Event Guarantees are Due on Thursday Prior to Event Friday Event Guarantees are Due on Tuesday Prior to Event Final Charges are Based Upon the Guarantee or the Actual Number of Guests Served if Greater than the Guarantee Guestroom Information We are Pleased to Offer a Complimentary Guestroom to the Bride & Groom on Their Wedding Night Based on Weddings of 30 Guests or More A Special Room Rate May be Provided for your Guests. Wedding Coordinator & Vendors All Weddings will Require a Professional Wedding Coordinator. Please Select your Coordinator from the List of Pre-Approved Coordinators Provided by your Catering Manager. These Coordinators Have Been Screened by the Hotel and are Required to Ensure that your Special Day is Flawless! We Recommend that you Retain the Coordinators Service for a Minimum of Two Months Prior to your Event Date. Please Consult with your Catering Manager Should you Have Questions as to the Role of the Wedding Coordinator. A List of Recommended Vendors is also Provided for your General Reference. The St. Regis is Not Exclusive to Vendors Provided on the List, However we Encourage our Couples to Reference the List for Professionals that Frequent the Property. The St. Regis Reserves the Right to Approve all Vendors Hired Who are Not Included on our Recommended List. All Vendors Must Provide Current Proof of Liability Insurance.

6 Imagine Your Wedding Story Day One. Discover one of Orange County s most elegant treasures for your special day, the St. Regis Monarch Beach. Crowning a beachside bluff halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, the ocean view property serves as an exceptional centralized location for both local and out of town wedding guests. Initially greeted by one of our six majestic fountains, allow our distinguished staff to sweep you off to your elegant, oversized room filled with St. Regis luxuries- custom furnishings, fresh flowers, goose-down comforters, Pratesi linens, lavish European bathrooms, plush bathrobes, and grooming products by Remede; an immaculate oasis to retire to after long days of planning. Perhaps arrive a day before your guests for an intimate getaway with your soonto be groom. As you immerse yourselves in the irresistibly seductive surroundings and dramatic setting, a one-of-a-kind dining experience awaits you at celebrated chef Michael Mina s Stonehill Tavern restaurant. World-renowned designer Tony Chi sleek, sophisticated design invites you to relax and savor the moments in the chicly-appointed dining room, scenic outdoor terrace, or cozy up in the inviting bar and lounge. Meanwhile, and perhaps best of all, the sparkling white-sand of our private beach, gentle coastal breezes and breathtaking sunset envelop your senses at Southern California s only five-star, five-diamond resort. Day Two Before the bridal party arrives for an exceptional day full of pre-event bonding, enjoy a lavish breakfast for two at Motif, the European-style ocean view restaurant appointed with true flair and eclectic international dishes created by Executive Chef Frederic Castan. As your groom and his groomsmen part for a day of play at the matchless Monarch Beach Golf Links located along the dramatic bluffs of southern California with sweeping views of the sea, you and your bridesmaids awake with Yoga at the water's edge, guided by one of our spa trainers. Soon after, gather in our tranquil spa lounge to relax and toast to your special day with our Women Who Wine Spa Package- the fusion of wine and good health in a sumptuous setting! Your relaxation commences with antioxidant wine facials, then Mediterranean massages accented with a fig and cassis body butter hydration. Then, it's time to sip! St. Regis wine experts will walk you and your closest friends through a tasting of organic wine varietals preceding a Spa Lunch - a delectable repast created just for you! Before the sun begins to set, meet your treasured friends, family and wedding coordinators for your wedding rehearsal at your picturesque ceremony location. As the final details are appointed for this momentous occasion, our unparalleled banquet staff awaits the arrival of you and your guests in the Wine Cellar for a once-in-a-lifetime private celebration. This evocative, intimate dining venue features 100-year-old French paved flooring and stone walls that create a seductive, cellar-like ambiance. Your guests will enjoy a tasting table, dining area resplendent with elegant mahogany and custom iron furnishings, and an expansive international wine inventory of some 17,000 bottles. After an eventful evening of reminiscing over unique culinary delights, escape to your ocean view suite to dream of the magical day that begins with the rise of the sun

7 Wedding Day As you are gently awoken by the soft sounds of the sea, a butler serves warm Classic French Toast and piping hot coffee on your private balcony overlooking the exquisite ocean ambiance. As you reflect on the exhilarating moment you first met your fiancé, your bridesmaid s gather for a morning of primping to perfection. With director chairs in hand, a team of Vogue Salon beauty experts transform your suite into a personalized salon. Giggles and glamour fill the afternoon as unforgettable snapshots are treasured. Your bridal party and private photographer capture the cherished moments in our romantic rotunda as your guests generously fill the ceremony location, in sheer awe of the beauty and splendor that is Your Wedding. The trumpets sound- your moment has arrived. The guests are brought to their feet as the woman in white that s you!... is escorted down the beautifully adorned aisle. Vows are exchanged, tears and utter joy are felt unanimously, the kiss of a lifetime is shared We now pronounce you, Husband and Wife! Soon thereafter, the celebration awaited by all begins as the ballroom doors are opened and you are officially introduced as the newly wedded couple! Sounds of a musical ensemble fill the room as guests dine, enjoying the unique personalized menu created especially by you! The cake is cut and the dance floor is greeted with the first sweet steps shared by husband and wife. Your DJ mixes the signature beats of your favorite tunes, as your guests dance the evening away. At last, the paramount moment you and your groom have been waiting to share has arrived; you retire to your ocean view suite, finally bonded as lifelong partners ready to take on all this world has to offer. Day After An intimate Brunch welcomes your closest guests the morning after your wedding on our sun-filled ocean view lawn. Sweet and savory morning treats garnish the table as the enchanting experiences of the night past are shared- a charming way to end the most extraordinary weekend because of course, memorable occasions deserve incredible settings- Make St. Regis Your Incredible Setting for the most magical occasion two people can share Your Wedding! An Experience Beyond Expectation St. Regis Resort Monarch Beach I Southern California s Only Five Star Five Diamond Resort

8 Wedding Coordinators 2010 A wedding coordinator pre-approved by the St. Regis Catering Department is required for all wedding functions, providing a minimum of two months full service coordination. The following is a list of pre-approved wedding coordinators we request you select from to ensure a flawless day. Carolyn Chen, The Special Day carolyn@thespecialday.net (714) Laurie Davies, Five Star Weddings ldavies499@sbcglobal.net (949) Kiley Walker, Kiley Walker Event kileywalker@cox.net (949) Lisa Simpson, Wedding Celebrations lisa@lisasimpsonweddings.com (714) Kristin Banta, Kristin Banta Events events@kristinbanta.com (818) Michelle Weita, Details Details michellew@aboutdetailsdetails.com (949) Gini garner, Gini Garner Weddings ginigarnerevents@cox.net (949) Nikki Khan, Exquisite Events nikki@exquisevents.com (818) Jeannie Savage, Details Details jeannie@aboutdetailsdetails.com (949) Ruth Wang, Behind the Scene ruth@plan2perfection.com (714) Paula Laskelle,Champagne Taste paula@weddingsbyct.com (949) Shelly Wakefield, Details Details shelly@aboutdetailsdetails.com (949)