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Wedding guide

2702 Mid America Drive, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 | 712-309-9000 | omahaeastcouncilbluffs.hgi.comOmaha East / Council Bluffs


Dear Guest,

You have dreamed of this day your whole life. A beautiful bride, a handsome groom

and the reception of a lifetime. We are ready to turn your dreams into reality. From

your wedding reception, and rehearsal dinner, to your bridal luncheon and

gift opening—at Hilton Garden Inn we know how important these memories are,

and we know how to make them rewarding and memorable.

Please take a moment to look over our wedding guide. You’ll find plenty of choices,

complemented by our knowledgeable and attentive staff professionals who are

committed to creating a successful event for you and your guests. If you have any

questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks for making us a part of your plans!

Lisa YilmazDirector of Sales

WELCOME


OUR EVENT SPACE

Hilton Garden Inn Council bluffs is the perfect location, for

weddings, and special events. Our flexible full service event

space can host up to 400 guests and features a modern

design, high-quality audio visual services, professional

catering and a sophisticated atmosphere.

Location / Airport

Largest Meeting Room / 3,200 sq. ft.

Total Guest Rooms / 153

FACILITIES & SERVICES

• 3,200 sq. ft. of full service special event space can host up to 400 guests

• Complimentary wireless Internet access • Our online Event Planning Tools give you control

over your event:• View the current number of reserved rooms,

make group reservations, plus view, download and print a guest reservations list.

• Create your own seating styles/arrangements.• Build personalized group web pages that display

your event details, maps, directions and email guest reservations with your special rate.

• Hilton Garden Inn hotel connected to the Horseshoe Casino

• Full service Great American Grill• Indoor pool and whirpool• Free parking

AT A GLANCE

Discounted Guest Room Rates are

available at the Hilton Garden Inn

Omaha, connected to the Horseshoe

Casino. Rates are based on dates and

availability. Call today for our Special

Event Guest Room Rates!

(712) 309-9000

Meeting Room Dimensions (W x L) Square Footage Banquet Theater Classroom U-Shape Conference Reception H-Square

Bayliss Boardroom 22 x 19 418 n/a n/a n/a n/a 12 n/a n/a

Pre Function Area 23 x 32 736 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

River City A 38 x 40 1,520 150 200 112 43 36 150 58

River City B 42 x 40 1,680 170 200 135 50 42 170 64

River City Ballroom 80 x 40 3,200 320 400 240 75 76 320 100

Wabash Meeting Room 42 x 19 760 72 100 54 36 34 72 42


PLATED DINNERS

All dinners include spinach salad with house dressing, Chef’s vegetable selection, rolls and butter. Includes iced tea, regular and decaffeinated coffee, and Chef’s dessert selections..

SPECIALTY ITEMSChoice of one starch (Some starches have been chosen.)

ITALIAN HERB BREADED PORK CHOP / $24.95 per personHand bread center cut pork loin pan-fried to a golden brown served with a portabella Asiago cream sauce.

TUSCAN STYLE MEAT LOAF / $24.95 per personMozzarella and Bruschetta stuffed Italian meatloaf.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU / $28.95 per person A tender 6 oz. chicken breast stuffed with smoked ham, melded with whole baby Swiss cheese, then baked and served in a bed of Rice Pilaf and topped with white wine sauce.

STUFFED CHICKEN FLORENTINE / $22.95 per personPan-seared marinated chicken breast stuffed with three cheeses, fresh spinach, and roasted garlic served with a Champagne garlic sauce.

SALMON LYONNAISE / $28.95 per personFresh Atlantic salmon pan-seared with Dijon and thinly sliced Lyonnaise style gold potatoes then finished with a Carmelized onion pesto.

ROASTED COD / $24.95 per personRoasted Cod served with Parmesan pesto crust.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST / $24.95 per personGrilled and pan-seared chicken breast served with a fresh ChimiCurri sauce.

BISTRO TENDER STEAK / $24.95 per personRoasted center cut sliced, topped with rosemary jus

STARCH SELECTIONS: Garlic Mashed Potato Penne Pasted in Garlic Butter Duchess Potato Twice Baked Potato Casserole Baked Potato Roasted New Baby Red Potato Wild Rice Blend Rice Pilaf Au Gratin Potato

Prices are subject to 20% service charge plus applicable sales tax. Menus are subject to change and not guaranteed more than three months prior to the function date. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs increase your risk and food borne illness.


PLATED DINNERS

All dinners include spinach salad with house dressing, Chef’s vegetable selection, rolls and butter. Includes iced tea, regular and decaffeinated coffee, and Chef’s Dessert selections.

PRIME RIB & STEAKSAll steaks prepared to medium temperature. Choice of one starch

PRIME RIB 10 oz. / $26.95 per person 14 oz. / $31.95 per personOven roasted with our own blend of seasonings served with au jus and Horseradish cream sauce.

SLICED TOP SIRLOIN / $24.95 per personA flavorful cut from the top of the sirloin sliced and served with rosemary jus.

FILET MIGNON 6 oz. / $28.95 per person 9 oz. / $34.95 per personA tender and juicy filet topped with rosemary jus.

CENTER CUT BEEF TENDERLOIN / $34.95 per person8 oz center cut filet grilled then basted with a rosemary butter served perfect medium rare and served with balsamic demi glaze.

SEASONED NEW YORK STRIP / $30.95 per personA flavorful cut from the top of the sirloin sliced and served with rosemary jus.

GRILLED MARINATED FLANK STEAK / $24.95 per personChar-broiled to a perfect medium rare and served with a Hunters sauce.

STARCH SELECTIONS: Garlic Mashed Potato Penne Pasted in Garlic Butter Duchess Potato Twice Baked Potato Casserole Baked Potato Roasted New Baby Red Potato Wild Rice Blend Rice Pilaf

Au Gratin Potato



DINNER BUFFETS

All dinner buffets include rolls and butter, iced tea, regular and decafeinated coffee, and Chef’s dessert selections. Add specialty desserts for $1.95

BUILD YOUR OWNONE ENTRÉE SELECTION / $19.95 per personIncludes two salad, one starch, one vegetable, one entree.

TWO ENTRÉE SELECTION / $28.95 per person

THREE ENTRÉE SELECTION / $32.95 per person

SALAD (Choose Two)House Salad with Assorted Toppings and DressingsCaesar Salad Spinach Salad with House DressingFresh Fruit and Melon SaladOriental Snow Pea SaladCavatelli Pasta SaladMarinated Cucumber and Tomato SaladSpring Vegetable SaladThree Bean Salad

STARCHESBaby New PotatoesGarlic Mashed PotatoesWild Rice BlendRice PilafLemon Buttered Penne PastaRadiatore AlfredoAu Gratin PotatoesTwice Baked Potato Casserole

ENTRÉE Sliced Eye of Round Beef with Cabernet Mushroom sauceAsiago Chicken PastaChicken Breast SupremeChicken PicattaChicken Cordon BleuHerb Crusted CodSliced Pork Loin in Rosemary SauceSliced Pit Ham in Honey GlazeTraditional Lasagna10 oz Top SirloinSmoked Sliced Brisket (with barbecue sauce_Cajun Roasted Turkey BreastHomemade Buttermilk Fried Chicken


BUFFETSMEXICAN FIESTA / $27.95 per personSeasoned ground beef, chicken fajita meat, beef or chicken enchiladas, Mexican rice pilaf, and refried beans. Accompanied with queso dip, flour tortillas, salsa, guacamole, tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions and jalapeño peppers.

A TASTE OF ITALY / $30.95 per personBon Appetite! Chicken parmesan with marinara, grilled chicken and fettuccini pasta in a creamy alfredo sauce, Tuscan shrimp scampi or orzo pilaf. Accompanied with Caesar salad, antipasto platter and sautéed green beans.

CLASSIC BARBECUE FEAST/ $27.95 per personBarbecue pork ribs, grilled chicken breast glazed with barbecue sauce, and smoked sliced brisket. Accompanied with coleslaw, pasta salad, baked beans, and cheddar ranch potatoes (Add Homemade Fried Chicken for an additional $2.95 per person.)

HOMESTYLE COUNTRY BUFFET/ $26.95 per personTossed green salad with house dressings, chive & sour cream potato salad, Southern-style green beans with onions and applewood bacon, golden whipped potatoes with choice of two entrees: Tuscan-style meatloaf. pot roast, seared beef stroganoff, classic Swiss steak, cheddar jalapeño chicken fried steak, Chicken Parmesan, Parmesan crusted Tilapia or hand-dipped buttermilk fried chicken. (Add Homemade Fried Chicken for an additional $2.95 per person.)



HORS D’OEUVRES

HOT ITEMSHors D’oeuvres based on 50 servings per order

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS / $85 per orderSwedish or BBQ. (100 pieces)

FRIED MOZZARELLA / $80 per orderServed with marinara sauce. (90 pieces)

CHICKEN FINGERS / $65 per servingBatter-dipped and crisp fried, served with honey mustard, and BBQ dipping sauces.

CHICKEN DRUMMIES / $80 per orderCrispy fried chicken drummies served with mild buffalo sauce and ranch dressing.

JALAPEÑO POPPERS / $60 per orderSpicy jalapeños fried and stuffed with a cream cheese filling.

BREADED MUSHROOMS/ $55 per orderBatter-dipped and fried mushrooms served with marinara.

TOASTED RAVIOLI / $50 per orderCheese filled, toasted and served with marinara sauce.

BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS / $125 per orderTender scallops wrapped in bacon and lightly dusted with Italian bread crumbs.

BONELESS BUFFALO WINGS / $75 per orderServed with mild buffalo and ranch dressing.

VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS / $75 per orderSautéed vegetable wrapped in a spring roll, served with house-made sweet and sour chili sauce.

SMOKED CHICKEN QUESADILLA / $70 per orderSmoked grilled chicken, fresh cilantro, onions, bell peppers, shredded cheddar served with salsa.

GRILLED CHICKEN BROCHETTES / $100 per orderBatter-dipped and crisp fried, served with honey mustard and BBQ dipping sauces.

PARMESAN COD CAKES / $135 per orderPan-fried fresh Atlantic cod cakes prepared with Japanese bread crumbs, served with Cilantro Pesto.

SHRIMP SCAMPI / $150 per orderSautéed with white wind and garlic butter.

SANTA FE EGG ROLLS / $75 per orderSpicy egg rolls fried, stuffed and served with pineapple salsa.

BAKED STUFFED MUSHROOMS / $80 per orderLarge mushroom caps stuffed with crab and shrimp in a creamy cheese filling.

BEEF TENDERLOIN KABOBS / $150 per orderTender chunks of beef, peppers and onions marinated in a red wine sauce and char-grilled.



HORS D’OEUVRES

COLD ITEMSHors D’oeuvres based on 50 servings per order

SHRIMP COCKTAIL / $125 per orderChilled shrimp with cocktail sauce

TURKEY PINWHEELS / $65 per orderStuffed with spinach & herb cram cheese.

SILVER DOLLAR SANDWICHES / $125 per orderBaked ham and smoked turkey served with condiments.

ASSORTED CANAPES / $115 per orderChilled shrimp with cocktail sauce.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES (Seasonal)

CUCUMBER PITA POINTS / $125 per orderServed with dilled mustard sauce.

STUFFED TORTILLA WRAP / $60 per orderFilled with spinach and herb cream cheese.

SOUTHWESTERN HUMMUS/ $60 per orderServed with pita crisps.

TOMATO BASIL BRUSHETTA/ $60 per orderPrepared traditionally, with fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic, served with garlic toast points.

DIPSCRABMEAT DIP / $75 per orderCreamy Crab and herb spread served with crackers.

ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH DIP / $75 per orderFresh spinach and tender artichokes in a creamy cheese sauce served with tortilla chips.

CHIPS AND SALSA / $35 per orderTortilla chips with homemade salsa.

CHIPS AND QUESO / $45 per orderTortilla chips with homemade salsa.


ACTION STATIONS

DISPLAYSDisplays based on 50 people

CHEESE DISPLAY / $125 per orderDomestic and imported cheese served with fresh berries and crackers

FRESH FRUIT DISPLAY / $125 per orderPineapple, strawberries, grapes and melons, served with strawberry cream cheese sauce

GRILLED VEGETABLE DISPLAY / $80 per orderBalsamic marinated vegetables, grilled and served with blackened ranch dressing

FRESH VEGETABLE DISPLAY / $75 per orderCrisp vegetables with creamy ranch dressing

VEGETABLE, FRESH FRUIT & CHEESE EXTRAVAGANZA $285 up to 150 guests / $475 up to 250 guestsCombination of fresh with our domestic cheese, and vegetable crudités


CARVING STATIONSStations come with silver dollar rolls and condiments Carver Fee $50 per station

PINEAPPLE GLAZED HAM / $175 Served approximately 30 guests

WHOLE ROASTED PRIME RIB OF BEEF / $295Serves approximately 30 guest

CAJUN ROASTED TURKEY BREAST / $180 Serves approximately 30 guests

INSIDE ROUND OF BEEF / $185 Serves approximately 30 guest


DESSERTS

BLACK FOREST OR RASPBERRY TORTE / $2.95

NEW YORK CHEESECAKE / $2.75Raspberry, Turtle, or fruit topping.

CHOCOLATE DECADENCE/ $3.95

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE/ $3.95

LEMON CREAM LAYER CAKE/ $3.25

FRUIT PIES/ $2.75Berry, Apple, Lemon, Pumpkin, Cherry or Peach

PECAN PIE/ $2.75

KEY LIME PIE/ $2.75

COCONUT, BANANA, CHOCOLATE OR OREO CRÈME PIE/ $3.25

CHOCOLATE OR STRAWBERRY MOUSSE/ $1.95

BOURBON BREAD PUDDING / $2.25

HOMEMADE FRUIT COBBLER / $2.25

DESSERT PARFAIT / $3.95

SHERBET / $1.95Rainbow, Lemon, Raspberry, or Orange Crème


Desserts are offered for luncheons or dinners and are priced per guest, per piece.


CHILDREN’S MENU

All children’s entrees available for children 10 and under and include French fries or applesauce, fruit cup, brownie and a beverage.

PLATED OPTIONSCHICKEN FINGERS / $9 per personClassic, breaded and fried chicken tenders, served with honey mustard sauce

CHICKEN DINOSAURS / $9 per personA milder version of our classic chicken fingers in fun dino-shapes,served with honey mustard sauce

MINI BURGERS / $7 per personCharcoal grilled and topped with American cheese

GRILLED CHICKEN / $7 per personCharcoal grilled chicken breast

MACARONI & CHEESE / $6 per personMacaroni pasta tossed in a creamy cheese sauce

MINI CORN DOGS / $7 per personA child’s favorite.

SPAGHETTI & MARINARA / $7 per personTraditional pasta with a simple tomato sauce.

KIDS BUFFET / $11.95 per personA smorgasbord of all the kids’ favorites including chicken fingers, macaroni & cheese, mini corn dogs, smiley fries, Jello jigglers, corn, assortment of juice boxes and cookies.



BEVERAGE SERVICE

We encourage all of our guests to drink responsibly. Our bartenders and staff are trained in “Alcohol Awareness”. Applicable sales tax and hotel service charge is added

to hosted bar. Cash bar is inclusive of applicable sales tax. Cash bar gratuities are at the discretion of the guest.

LIQUORSBAR MENU HOST CASHWell Drinks $5.00 $5.50Premium Drinks $5.75 $6.25Super Premium Drinks $6.25 $6.75Domestic Beer $3.50 $4.50Non-Alcoholic Beer $3.50 $4.50Imports & Specialties $4.50 $4.75

PREMIUM BRANDS SUPER PREMIUM BRANDSJim Beam Jack DanielsCanadian Club Crown RoyalSeagram’s Gin TanquerayBacardi Captain MorganDewars Johnnie Walker BlackJose Quervo Casadores ResporadoSmirnoff Grey Goose

BEERDOMESTIC IMPORT & NON-ALCHOLIC & SPECIALTIESBudweiser CoronaBud Light Boulevard Pale AleCoors Light Boulevard WheatsMiller Light O’Douls

Don’t see what you like? Almost any beer can be ordered.

KEG BEERDomestic / $275 per kegImport / $375 per keg

OTHER BEVERAGESCANNED SODA / $2.00 eachFRUIT PUNCH / $16.00 per gallonCHAMPAGNE PUNCH / $35.00 per gallon



BEVERAGE SERVICE

We encourage all of our guests to drink responsibly. Our bartenders and staff are trained in “Alcohol Awareness”. Applicable sales tax and hotel service charge is added

to hosted bar. Cash bar is inclusive of applicable sales tax. Cash bar gratuities are at the discretion of the guest.

BY THE GLASSWINE $6.00 Host / $6.25 CashWhite Zinfandel / Merlot, Meridian Chardonnay / Cabernet.

BY THE BOTTLECHARDONNAYCamelot / $21Greystone Cellars / $23Toasted Head / $30

ASSORTED WHITESSycamore Lane (White Zinfandel) / $21St. Michelle Riesling / $25Ruffino (Pinot Grigio) / $29

SPARKLING WINESMartini & Rossi Asti / $18Freixent (Brut) / $20Domaine Carneros Brut / $45

CABERNET SAUVIGNONCamelot / $21Main Street / $32Estancia / $37

MERLOTCamelot / $21Blackstone / $30


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