LOVE, LAUGHTER &
Happily Ever After HILTON CHICAGO | 720 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE | CHICAGO, IL 60605 | T: 312-922-4400 | WWW.HILTONCHICAGOHOTEL.COM
CHICAGO WEDDING PACKAGES
Meet Your Match An experience truly yours…tailored requests are custom designed to match your style and taste preference with the assistance of your Catering Sales Professional.
4-Passed hors d’ Oeuvres Per guest
Hilton Selected Wine Service During Dinner
Bubbly Toast Champagne or Sparkling Cider
4-Hour Gold Tier Package Bar
3-Course Custom Plated Dinner Includes Salad, Main Course, Custom Wedding Cake
The Perfect Pairing Our wedding gift to you. Complimentary Wedding Couple Suite For up to 2-nights
Complimentary Floor Length Linen (Three colors available)
Complimentary Standard Guestroom For parents of wedding couple for 1-night
Framed Table Numbers
Discounted Guestroom Rate(s) With a block of 10 or more rooms Complimentary Dressing Room(s) and Photo Room Available upon request
Bartender Fee(s) Waived Discounted Event Parking Rate (Up to 8-hours) Private Menu Tasting For up to six guests
Complimentary Wireless Microphone For Toasts
15% Discount Off Food and Beverage For Rehearsal Dinner
Complimentary Wedding Cake Spotlight
15% Discount Off Food and Beverage For Brunch with the newlyweds
Prices listed throughout are subject to food and beverage tax, gratuity, service charge and city tax. HILTON CHICAGO | 720 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE | CHICAGO, IL 60605 | T: 312-922-4400 | WWW.HILTONCHICAGOHOTEL.COM
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AND SO THE
Adventure Begins
Prices listed throughout are subject to food and beverage tax, gratuity, service charge and city tax. HILTON CHICAGO | 720 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE | CHICAGO, IL 60605 | T: 312-922-4400 | WWW.HILTONCHICAGOHOTEL.COM
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RECEPTION MENU
Welcome Reception Cold
Based on four bites per guest + seasonality of culinary selections.
SPRING / SUMMER
FALL / WINTER
APRIL - SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER - MARCH
Watermelon, Iberico, Thyme and Candied Pecans
Brie, Apple, Fig on Puff Pastry
Strawberry, Herb Mascarpone and Balsamic Tomato filled with Boursin Cheese on Crostini
Hot
Smoked Salmon and Dill Cheese on Cucumber Wheel
Grilled Shrimp with Tomato Pesto on Crostini Beef Carpaccio Dried Apricot and Boursin Cheese on Crostini
Wild Mushroom Vol au Vent
Chicken Wellington
Duck Spring Roll
Smoked Gouda Profiterole with Fruit Chutney
Skirt Steak Chimichurri Mini Crab Beignet
Szechuan Short Rib Wonton Cuban Cigar
Elevate + Elate
Add a unique enhancement to your cocktail hour to bring crowd-pleasing selections to the mix. Your Catering Sales Professional can provide customized options for couples wanting to add a touch of personality.
MEDITERRANEAN BAR
TAPAS BAR
$22.00 PER GUEST
$23.00 PER GUEST
Bamboo Skewers
Red Potatoes with Garlic Aioli
Tandoori Spiced Marinated Chicken, Lemon Pepper Beef, Mediterranean Spiced Lamb, Herb Marinated Vegetables
Baked Goat Cheese In Tomato Basil Toasted Baguettes
Crisp Flat Breads
Seafood Paella
Beef Empanadas
Tzatziki, Hummus, Spicy Feta Dip
ANTIPASTO BAR
RAW BAR
$17.00 PER GUEST
$21.00 PER GUEST (BASED ON THREE PIECES PER GUEST)
Assorted Artisan Cheeses Prosciutto de Parma, Salami, Capicola, Roasted Vegetables, Orange Rosemary Olives Crisp Flat Breads Caponada, Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Jumbo Shrimp Alaskan Snow Crab Claws Oyster and Clams on the Half Shell Lemon Wedges | Cocktail Sauce
Prices listed throughout are subject to food and beverage tax, gratuity, service charge and city tax. HILTON CHICAGO | 720 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE | CHICAGO, IL 60605 | T: 312-922-4400 | WWW.HILTONCHICAGOHOTEL.COM
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THE
I Do Crew
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DINNER EXPERIENCE
First Impressions Your first course will begin with blended greens.
SALAD Burrata Mixed Greens, Heirloom Tomatoes, Burrata, Balsamic Vinaigrette Poached Pear Mixed Greens, Seasoned Almonds, Dried Fruits, Cabernet Sauvignon Roasted Baby Pear, Local Artisanal Cheese, Raspberry Vinaigrette Golden Beet Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Roasted Golden Beets, Dried Cranberries, Champagne Vinaigrette
Whimsical Touches Add some vibrance and a splash of good cheer.
SOUP $6.00 PER GUEST
INTERMEZZO $5.00 PER GUEST
Cold: Carrot Ginger, Cucumber Mint, Strawberry Crème Fraîche
House-made flavors include: Blood Orange, Raspberry, Mint, Lemon, Champagne, Mango
Hot: Tomato Basil, Wild Mushroom Bisque, Cream of Asparagus
PASTA $7.00 PER GUEST
CHEESE $10.00 PER GUEST
Tortellini Italian Sweet Sausage, Cream
Selection of three local artisan cheeses paired with dried fruits and flat bread.
Wild Mushroom Ravioli Sage Brown Butter
4-year Widmer Cheddar, Goat’s Brie, Nordic Creamery Aged Gouda, Artigiano Classico Triple Cream Blue
Gnocchi Nut-free Pesto, Seasonal Vegetables
Prices listed throughout are subject to food and beverage tax, gratuity, service charge and city tax. HILTON CHICAGO | 720 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE | CHICAGO, IL 60605 | T: 312-922-4400 | WWW.HILTONCHICAGOHOTEL.COM
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DINNER EXPERIENCE
Hearty Presentation Main course selection samples. Share something intimate with your guests that combine your culinary heritage or the meal you shared together. Your Catering Sales Professional will help you customize your perfect main course
APPLE AND FENNEL STUFFED CHICKEN $158.00 PER GUEST
Parmesan Risotto, Mushroom Thyme Cream Sauce, Roasted Baby Carrots, Butternut Squash Puree
CAPER GRILLED SALMON $162.00 PER GUEST
Vegetable Bundle of Roasted Red Pepper, Yellow Squash and Zucchini, Parsnip Puree, Au Gratin Potatoes, Caper Cream Sauce
SHORT RIB AND GREAT LAKE WHITE FISH $169.00 PER GUEST
Red Wine Demi, Heirloom Tomato Jam, Spinach and Cauliflower Puree
FILET AL FORNO $172.00 PER GUEST
Parmesan and Herb Crust, Blackberry Demi, Carrot Ginger Puree, Heirloom Potatoes, Haricot Vert Bundle
PEPPERCORN FILET AND CRAB CAKE $175.00 PER GUEST
Wild Mushroom Demi, Rosemary Aioli, Root Vegetable Puree, Roasted Cauliflower, Truffle Twice Baked Potato
Prices listed throughout are subject to food and beverage tax, gratuity, service charge and city tax. HILTON CHICAGO | 720 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE | CHICAGO, IL 60605 | T: 312-922-4400 | WWW.HILTONCHICAGOHOTEL.COM
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The Icing ON THE CAKE
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DESSERT MENU
A Sweet Ending to a New Beginning Crafting signature cakes to best demonstrate your flavor profile is a long-standing specialty from our pastry artists. Freshly brewed coffee and hot tea will complement your sweet selection.
LET THEM HAVE CAKE Vanilla Bean Sponge Dark Chocolate Sponge Amaretto Sponge Red Velvet Lemon
ICING TEXTURE Butter Cream Cream Cheese Rolled Fondant
FLAVORFUL FILLINGS Butter Cream Vanilla Bean Chocolate Raspberry Conserve Hazelnut Espresso Mascarpone Caramel
Prices listed throughout are subject to food and beverage tax, gratuity, service charge and city tax. HILTON CHICAGO | 720 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE | CHICAGO, IL 60605 | T: 312-922-4400 | WWW.HILTONCHICAGOHOTEL.COM
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A STEP
Above the Rest Prices listed throughout are subject to food and beverage tax, gratuity, service charge and city tax.
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Dessert Enhancements
Take your sweets to the next level. Our pastry artists have assembled confectionery courses that will complement your current dessert selection.
MINI DESSERT PLATTER
SWEET TABLE
$7.00 PER GUEST
$15.00 PER GUEST (BASED ON THREE PIECES PER PERSON
Each table will receive a platter of assorted Miniature Tarts, Eclairs, and Cake Pops. The perfect option for guests to have when they return to their tables from dancing or butler pass as your guests dance the night away.
Chocolate Pot de Crème, Crème Brûlée, Assorted Cake and Macaroon Pops, Miniature French Pastries Selection of Cakes
Midnight Munchies TO-GO COOKIES $10.00 PER GUEST Warm cookies offered to guests as they depart will leave a sweet taste in their mouth. Our Nutella, S’more and Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies can be the party favor your guests would not expect. Use a bag or box with your initials or another unique design to customize this experience.
SLIDER BAR $16.00 PER GUEST Selection of three: Beef Pickles and Grilled Onions
Roasted Portobello Basil Aioli
Turkey Barbecue Sauce and Grilled Onions
Pulled Pork Barbecue Sauce, Picked Cole Slaw
Buffalo Chicken Creamy Cole Slaw
Lamb Crème Fraîche, Roasted Bell Peppers, Cucumber and Mango Chutney
Shoe String Fries Ketchup, Yellow Mustard, Spicy Brown Mustard, Barbecue Sauce, Warm Cheese Sauce
PIZZA STATION $15.00 PER GUEST Selection of three: Four Cheese Mozzarella, Provolone, Fontina and Parmesan blend
Barbecue Chicken Grilled Breast of Chicken, Onions, Barbecue Sauce, Mozzarella
Meatlovers Sausage, Pepperoni, Capicola, Prosciutto, Mozzarella
Flat Bread: Pesto, Grilled Chicken, Pine nuts, Mozzarella
Vegetarian Peppers, Onions, Olives, Tomatoes, Parmesan, Mozzarella
Prices listed throughout are subject to food and beverage tax, gratuity, service charge and city tax. HILTON CHICAGO | 720 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE | CHICAGO, IL 60605 | T: 312-922-4400 | WWW.HILTONCHICAGOHOTEL.COM
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TAKE THE
Plunge Prices listed throughout are subject to food and beverage tax, gratuity, service charge and city tax. HILTON CHICAGO | 720 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE | CHICAGO, IL 60605 | T: 312-922-4400 | WWW.HILTONCHICAGOHOTEL.COM
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BEVERAGES
Sip, Sip, Hooray! 4-hour Package Bar and Dinner Wine Service.
GOLD
DIAMOND
INCLUDED WITH WEDDING PACKAGE
$3.00 ADDITIONAL PER GUEST
Vodka: Smirnoff
Vodka: Absolut
Gin: New Amsterdam
Gin: Tanqueray
Rum: Myer’s Platinum
Rum: Bacardi Superior
Tequila: Sauza 100% Blue
Tequila: 1800 Silver
Bourbon: Jim Beam
Bourbon: Jack Daniel’s
Blended Whiskey: Seagram’s Seven
Blended Whiskey: Canadian Club
Scotch: Cutty Sark
Scotch: Dewar’s White Label
Wine: Greystone Varietals
Wine: Columbia H3 Varietals
Sparkling: Mionetto
Sparkling: Chandon Brut
COSMOPOLITAN
ADD AN ADDITIONAL BAR HOUR TO YOUR PACKAGE
$8.00 ADDITIONAL PER GUEST
Vodka: Grey Goose or Ketel One Gin: Hendricks Rum: Mount Gay Tequila: Herradura Double Barrel Bourbon: Woodford Reserve Blended Whiskey: Crown Royal Scotch: Macallan 12 Year
$7.00 ADDITIONAL PER GUEST
*Ask your Catering Sales Professional about our champagne selections available in addition to a custom couple-inspired cocktail. *Dinner wine service and sparkling wine toast.
Wine: Souverain Sparkling: La Marca
Love is Intoxicating Select one (1) beer from each category. Bars will offer up to five (5) beers. Domestic Budweiser, Coors Banquet Domestic Lite Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra Import Heineken, Corona Extra, Stella Artois
Craft / Seasonal Revolution (local), Goose Island (local), Lagunitas, Ballast Point, Sam Adams Boston, Blue Moon, Leinenkugal Cider Angry Orchard, Crispin
Prices listed throughout are subject to food and beverage tax, gratuity, service charge and city tax. HILTON CHICAGO | 720 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE | CHICAGO, IL 60605 | T: 312-922-4400 | WWW.HILTONCHICAGOHOTEL.COM
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You’re My Jam
Prices listed throughout are subject to food and beverage tax, gratuity, service charge and city tax.
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BRUNCH WITH THE NEWLYWEDS
One more time.. Continue the celebration with a Bon Voyage brunch as you say farewell to your guests one last time. The sample menu below reflects a 15% discount when you host your wedding reception the prior day at Hilton Chicago. Your Catering Sales Professional can tailor a brunch menu to complement your taste palette.
Brunch is Always a Great Idea Brunch isn’t a meal... it’s a lifestyle. It’s about ambiance, foodie decedance, and fun. Consider a brunch wedding. $42.00 PER GUEST
Orange , Cranberry, and Grapefruit Juices Seasonal Sliced Fruit Breakfast Breads and Pastries Served with Whipped Butter, Cream Cheese, and Fruit Preserves Breads Banana Nut, Nutella, Double Chocolate, Blueberry Croissants Chocolate, Plain Croissant
Cinnamon Loaf French Toast Served with Maple Syrup and Whipped Butter Hash Browns Potatoes, Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links Egg Station $200.00 CHEF FEE APPLIES Cooked to order eggs with choices of Cheddar Cheese, Feta, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Ham, Green Peppers, Onions, diced Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs Coffee and Hot Tea Service
Muffins Blueberry, Bran, Cranberry Yogurt Parfait Station Plain and Strawberry Yogurt, Seasonal Berries, Homemade Granola, Slivered Almonds, Coconut Flakes, Dried Fruits
Prices listed throughout are subject to food and beverage tax, gratuity, service charge and city tax. HILTON CHICAGO | 720 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE | CHICAGO, IL 60605 | T: 312-922-4400 | WWW.HILTONCHICAGOHOTEL.COM
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IN LOVE WITH
the details Prices listed throughout are subject to food and beverage tax, gratuity, service charge and city tax. HILTON CHICAGO | 720 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE | CHICAGO, IL 60605 | T: 312-922-4400 | WWW.HILTONCHICAGOHOTEL.COM
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Valuable Details Helpful information and detail oriented services pertaining to your wedding day.
WEDDING SERVICES: Vendor recommendations may be provided upon request. Baby Grand Pianos are available onsite for your use. A piano tuning fee of $200.00 will apply if required.
VENDORS All outside vendors providing services for your wedding are required to provide proof of insurance naming the Hilton Chicago on the policy for your event. On the day of your event vendors will check-in with our Security Team and provide a valid photo ID. The vendor entrance is located at 725 South Wabash Avenue.
SETUP FEE Hilton Chicago offers countless gathering venues, perfect for a wedding ceremony and reception. The hotel provides floor length linen in three hues for your event. A one time setup fee will apply .
ADDITIONAL FEES Prices listed throughout are subject to food and beverage tax (11.5%), gratuity (18.5%), service charge (8%) and city tax (10.25%). Audio visual and electrical support are subject to standard fees and additional cost, as are required union decorators for any frabric draping or covered dance floor installation.
COAT CHECK Private coat check is available upon request. This service must be ordered in advance. A minimum of $300.00 per coat check attendant is required. Each item checked is charged at $3.00 per article.
GUARANTEE Your final attendance guarantee is due to Hilton Chicago no later than 12:00PM (noon) three (3) business days prior to your event date. Should a guarantee not be provided at this time the hotel will consider the attendance on your agreement as your final guarantee. Any additional guest beyond the standard overset of 3% will be charged 50% above the established per person price.
PRE-PAYMENT / FINAL PAYMENT Hilton Chicago requires a $5,000.00 non-refundable pre-payment to be provided with the signed agreement. The pre-payment will be applied to the final bill for the total cost of the wedding. A payment plan will be established for installments to be provided to hotel leading up to the wedding. A final payment for the estimated total balance will be due to Hilton Chicago at 12:00PM (noon) three (3) business days prior to your event date.
PARKING Self-parking and valet options are available at Hilton Chicago via our Wabash Avenue or Balbo Street entrances. Discounted event parking is valid for up to 8-hours and does not apply to overnight parking.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Hilton Chicago does not permit any alcoholic beverage to be brought on property from an outside source or vendor for any event.
Prices listed throughout are subject to food and beverage tax, gratuity, service charge and city tax. HILTON CHICAGO | 720 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE | CHICAGO, IL 60605 | T: 312-922-4400 | WWW.HILTONCHICAGOHOTEL.COM
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