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Happily Ever AfterHILTON CHICAGO | 720 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE | CHICAGO, IL 60605 | T: 312-922-4400 | WWW.HILTONCHICAGOHOTEL.COM

LOVE, LAUGHTER &

2Prices 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

Meet Your Match

The Perfect Pairing

An experience truly yours…tailored requests are custom designed to match your style and taste preference with the assistance of your Catering Sales Professional.

Our wedding gift to you.

4-Passed hors d’ Oeuvres Per guest

Bubbly ToastChampagne or Sparkling Cider

3-Course Custom Plated Dinner Includes Salad, Main Course, Custom Wedding Cake

Hilton Selected Wine Service During Dinner

4-Hour Gold Tier Package Bar

Complimentary Wedding Couple Suite For up to 2-nights

Complimentary Standard Guestroom For parents of wedding couple for 1-night

Discounted Guestroom Rate(s) With a block of 10 or more rooms

Complimentary Dressing Room(s) and Photo Room Available upon request

Complimentary Wireless Microphone For Toasts

Complimentary Wedding Cake Spotlight

Complimentary Floor Length Linen (Three colors available)

Framed Table Numbers

Bartender Fee(s) Waived

Discounted Event Parking Rate (Up to 8-hours)

Private Menu Tasting For up to six guests

15% Discount Off Food and Beverage For Rehearsal Dinner

15% Discount Off Food and Beverage For Brunch with the newlyweds

CHICAGO WEDDING PACKAGES



Adventure BeginsAND SO THE



Welcome Reception

Elevate + Elate

Based on four bites per guest + seasonality of culinary selections.

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$22.00 PER GUEST

Bamboo SkewersTandoori Spiced Marinated Chicken, Lemon Pepper Beef, Mediterranean Spiced Lamb, Herb Marinated Vegetables

Crisp Flat BreadsTzatziki, Hummus, Spicy Feta Dip

ANTIPASTO BAR$17.00 PER GUEST

Assorted Artisan CheesesProsciutto de Parma, Salami, Capicola, Roasted Vegetables, Orange Rosemary Olives

Crisp Flat BreadsCaponada, Tomato Basil Bruschetta

TAPAS BAR$23.00 PER GUEST

Red Potatoes with Garlic AioliBaked Goat Cheese In Tomato Basil Toasted BaguettesBeef EmpanadasSeafood Paella

RAW BAR $21.00 PER GUEST (BASED ON THREE PIECES PER GUEST)

Jumbo Shrimp

Alaskan Snow Crab Claws

Oyster and Clams on the Half Shell

Lemon Wedges | Cocktail Sauce

SPRING / SUMMERAPRIL - SEPTEMBER

SPRING / SUMMERAPRIL - SEPTEMBER

RECEPTION MENU

Watermelon, Iberico, Thyme and Candied Pecans

Strawberry, Herb Mascarpone and Balsamic

Tomato filled with Boursin Cheese on Crostini

Smoked Salmon and Dill Cheese on Cucumber Wheel

Wild Mushroom Vol au Vent

Duck Spring Roll

Skirt Steak Chimichurri

Mini Crab Beignet

Brie, Apple, Fig on Puff Pastry

Grilled Shrimp with Tomato Pesto on Crostini

Beef Carpaccio

Dried Apricot and Boursin Cheese on Crostini

Chicken Wellington

Smoked Gouda Profiterole with Fruit Chutney

Szechuan Short Rib Wonton

Cuban Cigar

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First Impressions

Whimsical Touches

Your first course will begin with blended greens.

Add some vibrance and a splash of good cheer.

SALADBurrataMixed Greens, Heirloom Tomatoes, Burrata, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Poached PearMixed Greens, Seasoned Almonds, Dried Fruits, Cabernet Sauvignon Roasted Baby Pear, Local Artisanal Cheese, Raspberry Vinaigrette

Golden BeetMixed Greens, Cucumber, Roasted Golden Beets, Dried Cranberries, Champagne Vinaigrette

Cold: Carrot Ginger, Cucumber Mint, Strawberry Crème Fraîche

Hot: Tomato Basil, Wild Mushroom Bisque, Cream of Asparagus

PASTA $7.00 PER GUEST

TortelliniItalian Sweet Sausage, Cream

Wild Mushroom RavioliSage Brown Butter

Gnocchi Nut-free Pesto, Seasonal Vegetables

INTERMEZZO $5.00 PER GUEST

House-made flavors include: Blood Orange, Raspberry, Mint, Lemon, Champagne, Mango

DINNER EXPERIENCE

SOUP $6.00 PER GUEST

CHEESE $10.00 PER GUEST

Selection of three local artisan cheeses paired with dried fruits and flat bread.4-year Widmer Cheddar, Goat’s Brie, Nordic Creamery Aged Gouda, Artigiano Classico Triple Cream Blue



Hearty PresentationMain 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

DINNER EXPERIENCE



The IcingON THE CAKE



A Sweet Ending to a New Beginning

DESSERT MENU

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 CAKEVanilla Bean SpongeDark Chocolate SpongeAmaretto SpongeRed VelvetLemon

FLAVORFUL FILLINGSButter CreamVanilla BeanChocolateRaspberry ConserveHazelnutEspressoMascarponeCaramel

ICING TEXTUREButter CreamCream CheeseRolled Fondant



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Midnight MunchiesTO-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.

MINI DESSERT PLATTER$7.00 PER GUEST

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.

SWEET TABLE$15.00 PER GUEST (BASED ON THREE PIECES PER PERSON

Chocolate Pot de Crème, Crème Brûlée, Assorted Cake and Macaroon Pops, Miniature French Pastries

Selection of Cakes

SLIDER BAR $16.00 PER GUEST

Selection of three:

PIZZA STATION $15.00 PER GUEST

Selection of three:

Beef Pickles and Grilled Onions

Turkey Barbecue Sauce and Grilled Onions

Buffalo Chicken Creamy Cole Slaw

Roasted Portobello Basil Aioli

Pulled Pork Barbecue Sauce, Picked Cole Slaw

Lamb Crème Fraîche, Roasted Bell Peppers, Cucumber and Mango Chutney

Four CheeseMozzarella, Provolone, Fontina and Parmesan blend

Meatlovers Sausage, Pepperoni, Capicola, Prosciutto, Mozzarella

Vegetarian Peppers, Onions, Olives, Tomatoes, Parmesan, Mozzarella

Barbecue Chicken Grilled Breast of Chicken, Onions, Barbecue Sauce, Mozzarella

Flat Bread: Pesto, Grilled Chicken, Pine nuts, Mozzarella

Shoe String FriesKetchup, Yellow Mustard, Spicy Brown Mustard, Barbecue Sauce, Warm Cheese Sauce

Dessert EnhancementsTake your sweets to the next level. Our pastry artists have assembled confectionery courses that will complement your current dessert selection.



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Sip, Sip, Hooray!4-hour Package Bar and Dinner Wine Service.

GOLD INCLUDED WITH WEDDING PACKAGE

DIAMOND $3.00 ADDITIONAL PER GUEST

COSMOPOLITAN $8.00 ADDITIONAL PER GUEST

ADD AN ADDITIONAL BAR HOUR TO YOUR PACKAGE$7.00 ADDITIONAL PER GUEST

BEVERAGES

Vodka: SmirnoffGin: New AmsterdamRum: Myer’s PlatinumTequila: Sauza 100% Blue Agave SilverBourbon: Jim BeamBlended Whiskey: Canadian Club

Scotch: J&BSparkling: Wycliff Brut, CAChardonnay: Proverb, CACabernet Sauvignon: Proverb, CABeer: Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Corona Extra, Heineken

Vodka: Absolut Gin: Tanqueray Rum: Bacardi Superior Tequila: 1800 Silver Bourbon: Jack Daniel’s Blended Whiskey: Bulleit Rye Scotch: Dewar’s 12 Yr

Sparkling: Riondo, Prosecco Spumante DOC, ItalyChardonnay: Greystone, CACabernet Sauvignon: Greystone, CABeer: Blue Moon Belgian White, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Corona Extra, Stella Artois, Sam Adams Boston Lager

Vodka: Tito’s Gin: Hendricks Rum: Banks 5 Island BlendTequila: Casamigos Blanco Bourbon: Knob Creek Blended Whiskey: JamesonScotch: Glenmorangie Original 10 Yr Sparkling: Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut, Columbia Valley, WA

Chardonnay: Wente Estate Grown, Livermore Valley, CACabernet Sauvignon: Wente Estate Grown, Livermore Valley,CABeer: Blue Moon Belgian White, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Corona Extra, Stella Artois, Goose Island IPA, Revolution Cross of Gold

*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.



You’re My Jam



Brunch is Always a Great Idea

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 isn’t a meal... it’s a lifestyle. It’s about ambiance, foodie decedance, and fun.Consider a brunch wedding.

$42.00 PER GUEST

BRUNCH WITH THE NEWLYWEDS

Orange , Cranberry, and Grapefruit Juices

Seasonal Sliced Fruit

Breakfast Breads and PastriesServed with Whipped Butter, Cream Cheese, and Fruit Preserves

Breads Banana Nut, Nutella, Double Chocolate, Blueberry

Croissants Chocolate, Plain Croissant

Muffins Blueberry, Bran, Cranberry

Yogurt Parfait StationPlain and Strawberry Yogurt,Seasonal Berries, Homemade Granola, Slivered Almonds, Coconut Flakes, Dried Fruits

Cinnamon Loaf French ToastServed with Maple Syrup and Whipped Butter

Hash Browns Potatoes, Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links

Egg Station $200.00 CHEF FEE APPLIESCooked to order eggs with choices of Cheddar Cheese, Feta, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Ham, Green Peppers, Onions, diced Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs

Coffee and Hot Tea Service



the detailsIN LOVE WITH



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.

VENDORSAll 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 FEEHilton 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 FEESPrices 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 CHECKPrivate 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.

GUARANTEEYour 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 PAYMENTHilton 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.

PARKINGSelf-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 BEVERAGESHilton Chicago does not permit any alcoholic beverage to be brought on property from an outside source or vendor for any event.

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