MARRIOTT BLOOMINGTON - NORMAL
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L E T U S B R I N G Y O U R S P E C I A L D A Y T O L I F E A T T H E M A R R I O T T B L O O M I N G T O N - N O R M A L . O U R E X P E R T S W I L L G O A B O V E A N D B E Y O N D T O M A K E Y O U R V I S I O N , Y O U R T A S T E S , Y O U R D R E A M S C O M E T R U E F O R A N U N F O R G E T T A B L E
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MARRIOTT BLOOMINGTON - NORMAL
201 BROADWAY, NORMAL, IL 61761 T 309.862.9000 MARRIOTT.COM/BMIMC
Y O U R H O T E L WHATEVER YOUR VISION MAY BE , THE MARRIOTT BLOOMINGTON -NORMAL WILL EXCEED EVERY EXPECTATION. FROM INSPIRING SPACES AND CREATIVE MENUS TO AN EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS TEAM AND A CURATED LIST OF PREFERRED VENDORS, WE OFFER EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR BIG DAY AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER.
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Y O U R C E R E M O N Y WHETHER A MORE TRADITIONAL WALK DOWN THE AISLE OR A ONE -OF-A-KIND CEREMONY CREATED BY YOU, CHOOSE ONE OF OUR SPECTACULAR BALLROOMS FOR THE PERFECT BACKDROP TO YOUR “I DOs.”
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Y O U R R E C E P T I O N EAT, DRINK AND CELEBRATE TO THE FULLEST. NO MATTER YOUR PREFERENCES, WE WILL TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING FROM THE MENU TO THE FLOWERS TO THE PLACE CARDS SO THAT YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF THE MEMORIES.
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Y O U R D E T A I L S WE KNOW THAT YOUR SPECIAL DAY IS IN THE DETAILS, WHICH IS WHY WE OFFER AN ARRAY OF SERVICES, FROM VALET PARKING AND PRIVATE PRE -RECEPTION AREAS TO SPECIALTY LINENS AND CUSTOM ROOM ENHANCEMENTS, TO ENSURE THAT YOU AND YOUR GUESTS GET A TASTE OF UNFORGETTABLE .
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YOUR CEREMONY
Ceremony Fee | $5 Chair Includes:
Banquet Chairs
Gift Table
Guest Book Table
Stage
Black or White Backdrop
Podium with Microphone
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OUR GIFT TO YOU
Wedding Menu Tasting Event Complimentary Wedding Cake Cutting & Service White or Black Floor Length Linens & Napkins
Three Votive Candles Per Table Staging for Elevated Head Table Dance Floor
Complimentary Overnight Accommodations for Bride & Groom Complimentary Champagne & Chocolate Covered Strawberries Turndown Service for the Bridal Room Complimentary One Night Stay for your First Anniversary* Complimentary Bottle of Champagne for Parents of the Bride & Groom Special Overnight Room Rates for Wedding Guests Complimentary Conference Rooms for Bridal Party To Be Used As Dressing Rooms** Complimentary Valet Parking for Bride, Groom & their Parents Dedicated Marriott Certified Wedding Coordinator Customized Reservation Link Marriott Rewards Points
*Based on availability. Must be used within one week of one year anniversary. **Based on availability
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WEDDING PACKAGES
Brilliant $89 Chicken, Pork, or Fish Entrée* $99 Beef Entrée* Four Passed Hors D ‘Oeuvres Champagne Toast Unlimited Wine Service with Dinner Three Course Dinner Selection Five Hour Top Shelf Open Bar Wedding Cake Cutting & Service
Platinum $79 Chicken, Pork, or Fish Entrée* $89 Beef Entrée* Three Passed Hors D ’Oeuvres Champagne Toast Unlimited Wine Service with Dinner Three Course Dinner Selection Five Hour Premium Open Bar Wedding Cake Cutting & Service
Marriott Exclusive Tableside Dining Experience | $15 Per Person Upcharge* Four Course Dinner Salad, Choice of Soup or Intermezzo, Entrée, Cake or Dessert Service Menu Cards Provided by Hotel Guests May Choose Their Entrée Tableside, Three Entrée Choices with Matching Starch & Vegetable
*All meals will be charged based upon the highest priced entree
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WELCOME
$3 PER PIECE A minimum of 100 pi eces requi red COLD Ratatouille Tart
HOT Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Thai Chili Duck Potsticker with Sesame Dressing Chicken Quesadilla with Spicy Ranch Dip Boursin Stuffed Mushroom en Croute Andoullie Wellington Mini Crab Cake with Remoulade Mushroom Profiterole Cubano Spring Roll with Honey Mustard Asparagus Asiago Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Goat Cheese Purse with Smoked Chicken Mango Margarite Shrimp Tart Apricot & Brie en Croute Vegetable Shao Mai Hummus & Naan Crostini Shrimp Cocktail
DISPLAYS | $275 Each Serves 50 ANTIPASTO Pepperoni, Capicola, Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Provolone, Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, Marinated Mushrooms, Artichoke Hearts & Grissini Breadstick IMPORTED & DOMESTIC CHEESE BOARD A Selection of Imported & Domestic Cheeses, Dried Fruit, Grapes, Mixed Nuts & Crackers GARDEN VEGETABLE DISPLAY Broccoli, Zucchini, Baby Carrots, Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes & Avocado Ranch Dip
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STARTERS
SALAD COURSE Select One
Mixed Field Greens Cherry Tomato, Cucumbers, Shredded Carrots, Choice of Dressing
California Salad Mixed Greens, Feta, Dried Cranberries, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Waldorf Salad Mixed Greens, Green Apples, Craisins, Candied Pecans, Honey Dijon Dressing Caprese Salad Arcadian Blend, Cherry Tomatoes, Ciliegine Mozzarella, Fresh Basil Oil & White Balsamic Vinegar
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ENTREES
Al l Dinner Ent rees Inc lude: Choi ce of Salad, Starch, Vegetabl e, Bread Serv i ce, Cof fee , I ced Tea, Water & Cake Serv i ce
Pork Tenderloin with Maple Garlic Glaze | $29 Bone-In Pork Rib Chop with Bourbon Apples | $30
Tuscan Chicken | $28 Seared Chicken Breast Topped with Sundried Tomato Bechamel & Prosciutto Chips Pomegranate Glazed Chicken | $28 Braised Chicken Hind Quarter with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze Duck Confit Principessa | $28 Tender Duck Leg with Savory Notes of Caramelized Tomato & Molasses Braised Duck Leg with Pomegranate Coulis | $28 Orange Glazed Salmon | $29 Salmon & Caramelized Lemon | $29 Mahi Mahi with Sweet Thai Compote | $32
Manhattan Steak | $40 Caramelized Onion Jam Filet of Beef | $40 Porcini Encrusted Filet | $42 Filet of Beef Oscar | $46
Prime Rib Medallion | $40 Cheese Stuffed Shells Puttanesca | $26 Spiced Chickpea & Zucchini Phyllo Star| $26
Filet of Beef & Salmon | $49 Filet of Beef & Chicken | $49 Filet of Beef & Duck | $49 DUETS
Children’s Meal | $20 Fresh Fruit Cup, Chicken Fingers, French Fries
Vendor Meal | $28
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ACCOMPANIMENTS
Choose one f rom each column to accompany al l ent rée se l ect ions
STARCH VEGETABLE
Honey Glazed Baby Carrots & Rosemary
Garlic Red Mashed Potato
Brussels Sprouts & Bacon Jam
Bacon & Chive Mashed Potato
Maple Glazed Parsnips
Sweet Mashed Potato
Yellow Beets & Brown Butter
Roasted Red Rosemary Potato
Broccolini
Roasted Yukon Gold Potato
Green Beans & Roasted Red Peppers
Cranberry & Walnut Rice Pilaf
Grilled Asparagus
Dauphinoise Potato
Whipped Purple Potato
Tri-Colored Fingerling Potato
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WEDDING DINNER BUFFETS
Al l Dinner Buf fet s Inc lude: Choi ce of Two Salads , Rol l s & But ter, Choi ce of Starch & Vegetabl e, Cof fee, I ced Tea & Water Serv i ce
Two Entrée | $34 Three Entrée | $37
Entrée Selections:
Tuscan Chicken with Sundried Tomato Bechamel, Prosciutto Chips & Feta Cheese Pomegranate Chicken Hind Quarters Mahi Mahi with Sweet Thai Compote Salmon & Caramelized Lemon
Bone-In Pork Rib Chop with Bourbon Apples Duck Confit with Pomegranate Molasses Pork Tenderloin with Maple Garlic Glaze Sliced Beef Brisket with Honey Siracha Glaze Strip Loin Manhattan with Caramelized Garlic & Shallot Butter
Vegetarian Pasta Primavera Stuffed Shells Puttanesca
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CARVING BOARDS
All Carving Boards Require a Culinarian Attendant | $150 Each One Attendant per 75 People Required
Triple Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin (serves 40) | $550 Demi Glace, Horseradish Créme, Brioche Rolls
Herb Crusted Pork Loin (serves 50) | $400 Mango Apricot Chutney, Brioche Rolls
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast (serves 50) | $400 Herb Mayonnaise, Cranberry Mustard, Brioche Rolls
Oven Roasted Prime Rib (serves 40) | $500 Horseradish Créme, Au Jus, Brioche Rolls
Carving Boards Must Be Accompanied by a Plated or Buffet Dinner
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ACTION STATIONS
All Action Stations a Culinarian Attendant | $150 Each One Attendant per 75 People Required
Street Tacos | $12 Per Person Corn & Flour Tortillas, Cheddar Jack & Pepper Jack Cheese, Sour Cream, House Made Rojo, Chipotle Aioli, Applewood Smoked Bacon Crumbles, Chicken Carnitas, Fajita Steak, Blistered Tomatoes, Avocado, Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Caramelized Onions & Peppers, Shredded Lettuce Noodle Bar | $12 Per Person Ramen & Soba Noodles, Shoyu & Miso Broths, Braised Pork Shoulder, Grilled Chicken, Kale, Molten Egg, Green Onions, Nori, & Edamame Wings | $12 Per Person Crispy Fried Wings Tossed in Classic Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Habenero Mango, Lemon Pepper, or Sweet Chili Sauces, Celery & Carrots, Ranch & Bleu Cheese Dipping Sauces Savory Crepes | $12 Per Person Choice of Chicken & Rice with Bechamel Sauce, Spinach & Artichoke with Mozzarella Sauce, or Potato & Bacon with Spicy Chipotle Crema
Action Stations Must Be Accompanied by a Plated or Buffet Dinner
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DESSERT ACTION STATIONS Al l Act ion Stat ions Requi re a Cul inar ian Attendant | $150 Each One Attendant per 75 People Requi red Flaming Donut Bites | $8 Per Person Chef Flambeed Donuts served with Nutella, Caramel, Bacon Pieces, Blueberries, Whipped Cream & Sprinkles Ice Cream Sundae Bar | $9 Per Person Vanilla, Strawberry & Chocolate Ice Cream, Warm Fudge, Caramel Sauce, Strawberries, Crushed Pineapple, Bananas, Chopped Peanuts, Cherries, Whipped Cream Sweet Crepes | $8 Per Person With Nutella, Lingonberry Jam, Orange Compote, Glazed Apples, Strawberries, Blueberries, Candied Nuts & Whipped Cream
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BAR PACKAGES
A Bartender Fee of $75 Will Be Charged Per Bartender Required For All Host & Cash Bars. Bartender Service Standard is One Bartender Per 75 People.
Premium Hosted Bar Package $12 Per Person First Hour, $10 Per Person Each Additional Hour New Amsterdam Vodka, New Amsterdam Gin, Cruzan Rum, Jim Beam Bourbon, Canadian Club Whiskey, Sauza Gold Tequila, J&B Rare Scotch, DeKuyper Amaretto, DeKuyper Peach Schnapps House Wine & Champagne: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Moscato, White Zinfandel, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir & Champagne Bottled Beer: Bud Light, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Goose Island 312, Sam Adams, Shock Top, Sam Adams Rebel IPA Assorted Pepsi Products, Juices, Bottled Water Top Shelf Hosted Bar Package $14 Per Person First Hour, $12 Per Person Each Additional Hour Absolut Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Bacardi Rum, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Jack Daniels Bourbon, Crown Royal Whiskey, Sauza Blue Tequila, Dewars Scotch, DeKuyper Amaretto, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua DeKuyper Peach Peach Schnapps House Wine & Champagne: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Moscato, White Zinfandel, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir & Champagne Bottled Beer: Bud Light, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Goose Island 312, Sam Adams, Shock Top, Sam Adams Rebel IPA Assorted Pepsi Products, Juices, Bottled Water
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A LA CARTE BAR
A Bartender Fee of $75 Will Be Charged Per Bartender Required For All Host & Cash Bars. Bartender Service Standard is One Bartender Per 75 People.
Cash Bar Premium Brand Liquors | $7 Top Shelf Liquors | $8 Cordials | $8 House Wine by the Glass | $7
Hosted Bar Premium Brand Liquors | $6 Top Shelf Liquors | $7 Cordials | $7 House Wine by the Glass | $6
Domestic Beer | $5 Imported Beer | $6 Local Craft Beer | $7 Assorted Pepsi Soft Drinks or Bottled Water | $3 Pricing includes tax & service charge
Domestic Beer | $4 Imported Beer | $5 Local Craft Beer | $6
Assorted Pepsi Soft Drinks or Bottled Water | $3 Pricing does not include tax or service charge
Keg Beer Domestic | $450 Each Import or Specialty | $550 Each
All kegs purchased will remain as the property of the Marriott Bloomington- Normal, whether keg has been tapped or not. All kegs purchased will be charged to the group. No kegs will be put on reserve.
House Wine & Champagne | $26 Bottle
Champagne Toast | $4 Per Person
Unlimited House Wine with Dinner | $9 Per Person
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LATE NIGHT SNACKS Cheeseburger Sliders | $36 Dozen Lettuce, Tomato, Ketchup, Mustard
Chicago Style Hot Dogs | $36 Dozen Sport Peppers, Tomato, Grilled Onions, Ketchup, Mustard
Nacho Bar | $4 Person Warm Cheese, Seasoned Ground Beef, Guacamole, Salsa, Diced Tomatoes, Onions, Black Olives
Steak & Cheese Quesadillas | $36 Dozen Salsa & Sour Cream
Taco Bar | $5 Per Person Corn & Flour Tortillas, Chicken Carnitas, Fajita Steak, Lettuce, Blistered Tomato, Queso Fresco, Salsa, Sour Cream
Fresh Made Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizzas | $30 Each Pepperoni, Sausage, Cheese, or Veggie
Fresh Made New York Style Thin Pizzas | $15 Each Pepperoni, Sausage, Cheese, or Veggie
Jumbo Soft Pretzels | $28 Dozen Warm Cheese & Grain Mustards
Buffalo Wings | $5 Person
Poutine Bar | $5 Per Person Fries, Gravy, Cheese Curds, Bacon Crumbles,, Green Onions
Egg Rolls & Mae Ploy | $5 Per Person
Specialty Donut Wall | $24 Dozen
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THE MORNING AFTER
The Next Day Mimosa Brunch | $12 Per Person Muffins & Scones Sliced Fresh Fruit
Scrambled Eggs & Cheddar Applewood Smoked Bacon Breakfast Potato Orange, Apple & Cranberry Juices
Unlimited Mimosas Coffee & Tea Service Add an Omelet Station, Breakfast Quesadilla Station, or Bloody Mary Bar for an Additional $5 Per Person
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CULTURAL WEDDINGS
Relish Family Customs, Embrace Tradition & Connect With Your Heritage At the Marriott Bloomington-Normal. Let Us Help Make Planning Your Cultural Wedding Effortless. Cultural Wedding Package | $29 Per Person All Food Must Be Brought In From an Outside Preferred Vendor With a Food Release & Liability Insurance Limited Use of Hotel’s Banquet Kitchen for Preparation & Service White or Black Floor Length Table Linens & Napkins Three Votive Candles per Table All Buffet Tables, Chafers, Utensils, Plates, Bowls & Silverware in Current Inventory to Service the Event Elevated Staging & Dance Floor Banquet Service
Add A Top Shelf Hosted Bar Package for an Additional $12 Per Person, Per Hour
Special Discounted Package & Bar Pricing for Friday & Sunday Weddings Friday | $25 Per Person Package, $10 Per Person, Per Hour Top Shelf Bar Package Sunday | $20 Per Person Package, $9 Per Person, Per Hour Top Shelf Bar Package
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ROOM ENHANCEMENTS We partner with a trusted vendor to provide the latest trends in room enhancements. White Wall Draping | $160 per 10’ Section
White Ceiling Draping | $1,500
Ceiling Chandelier | $300
Ceiling Café Lights | $400
Chivari Chairs | $60 per 10 Gold or Fruitwood
Chargers| $20 per 10 Gold or Silver
Uplighting Head Table | $350 Half Room | $500 Full Room | $750
Linen Solid Poly Floor Length | Round $19, Rectangular $22 Specialty Fabric Floor Length | Round $40, Rectangular $45 Table Overlay | Solid Poly $10, Specialty Fabric $30 Napkin | Solid Poly 10 Count $7.50
Rental items are subject to $150 set-up fee and 24% service charge. Final counts for all rental items are due 30 business days prior to your event.
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FOOD & BEVERAGE HOSTED MINIMUMS
Saturdays in May-July, September-November 1 Ballroom | $8,000
2 Ballroom | $11,000
3 Ballroom | $18,000
4 Ballroom | $24,000
Saturdays in January-April, August, December 1 Ballroom | $7,000
2 Ballroom | $10,000
3 Ballroom | $17,000
4 Ballroom | $23,000
Ask your Certified Wedding Coordinator About Discounted Pricing on Friday or Sunday Receptions.
Minimums Vary on Holiday Weekends.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
PROVISIONS OF FOOD, BEVERAGE & ALCOHOL o The hotel prohibits any food or beverage product to be brought onto or removed from the premises, excluding a wedding cake from a licensed bakery. o If alcoholic beverages are to be served on the Hotel premises, the Hotel will require that alcohol be provided by the Hotel and that such beverages be dispensed only by Hotel servers and bartenders. o All guests must show proof of identification with a valid driver’s license prior to receiving alcoholic beverages. The Hotel reserves the right to refuse service to any person who may be intoxicated, even that person is a guest in the Hotel. SERVICE CHARGE & SALES TAX o A 24% taxable service charge & applicable sales tax will be added to all food, beverage, room rental, and audio-visual charges. PAYMENT o A non-refundable deposit and a signed Catering Agreement will be due in order to hold a date definite. A full schedule of deposits will be outlined in the Agreement. Final payment will be due three business days prior to the event. All payments may be made by cashier’s check, credit card, or cash. DECORATIONS o All décor brought into Hotel from an outside vendor must be setup and removed from the Hotel the same day as your wedding. Storage fees will apply for any décor left overnight. o We are happy to assist you with the placement of any decorations not being provided by a vendor. o Open flames, confetti & glitter are not permitted. Should either confetti or glitter be used, a minimum of $200 cleaning fee will be added to the master bill. CANCELLATION o In the event of a cancellation, the customer shall be held liable for all losses sustained by the Hotel. All deposits are non-refundable and additional cancellation fees will apply as outlined in the Catering Agreement. PRICING o Unless a specified menu with pricing is contracted, all standard menu prices are subject to change & can be confirmed no more than 90 days before the function date. Confirmation of the menu prices will be made by your Wedding Coordinator.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN CAN WE START THE WEDDING RECEPTION? o The space will be reserved for you starting at 1:00PM the day of your reception. Closer to the date, if there are no other events, this time will be extended to include the morning. The start time of the actual reception is entirely your preference. A typical start time ranges from 5:00PM – 7:00PM. WILL THERE BE MORE THAN ONE WEDDING IN THE SAME EVENING? o It is a possibility that more than one wedding can take place in the same evening. If this happens, we have a series of strategic measures we deploy to ensure everyone has a fabulous experience without interruption. HOW DO WE CHOOSE OUR MENU? o We invite you and your family to attend a complimentary menu tasting. After booking your event, review the menu and decide three of each, hors d’oeuvres, salads, entrees, starches and vegetables, you would like to try. I will then work with Chef to schedule a time when we can meet, taste your selections and design the menu. CAN WE RESERVE OVERNIGHT ROOMS FOR OUR GUESTS? o I can set up a room block for you and outline the details in the contract. The number of rooms you choose to block off is up to you, we will work together to decide what is best for your group. DO WE HAVE ANY RESTRICTIONS WITH THE VENDORS WE USE FOR THE EVENT? o You are free to use your choice of vendors; we do require a copy of their Certificate of Liability Insurance prior to the event. Our list of preferred vendors is included with this menu. This list consists of trustworthy companies that provide a high-quality product. HOW MUCH WILL ALL OF THIS COST? o Each wedding is different, but the base of the expense begins with the food and beverage minimum. This is the minimum amount you must spend on food and hosted beverage and is based on the amount of space you will use for the reception. Any and all food and beverage you order will go towards this minimum (with the exception of cash bar). Your actual cost is dependent on your selections and attendance. The food and beverage minimum does not include a service charge of 24 percent and sales tax, which is 10.75 percent. WHEN IS PAYMENT DUE? o The food and beverage minimum specified in your contract is divided into four payments, with the first due at the time of contract signing. The following three payments are divided up in the remaining time before the event. WHAT IS INCLUDED? o Included in your wedding reception at no charge to you: tables and chairs, full length table cloths and napkins in your choice of white or black, all linens for our tables, any staging you might need, cake cutting with service or display, custom sized dance floor, plus all set up and me, your Certified Marriott Wedding Coordinator.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | ROOM ENHANCEMENTS
RENTAL FEES o All rentals will be subject to a 24% taxable service charge and $150 set -up fee. RENTAL PAYMENT
o The total amount due for rentals will be split up into payments that correspond with your deposit schedule listed in your contract. If you have already signed your contract we will put together an addendum to align the deposits as needed. FINAL COUNT o Your final count for your rentals will be due to your wedding coordinator 30 business days prior to your event. At this time, you are locked into your count. If you are to increase this number after this date, then your items will be subject to availability and stock items so we suggest shooting for the higher end of your estimated count to be sure you have the correct amount. VIEWING ITEMS o We will set up a time to meet at the hotel or in person at The Event Experience showroom to showcase colors for your specialty rental items. You will work directly with your wedding coordinator to schedule a time and desired location. SET-UP TIME o If you contract your rental items at the time of signing the contract, then you will be guaranteed your set up time for your rentals. Set up time will not be guaranteed if you contract your rental items at a later date. If you choose not to rent your items from us then we can only guarantee a set up time of 1pm.
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THE PLANNING PROCESS
CONTRACT o Once you have given me the signed contract and the first deposit we are good to go. At that time the space is yours, the room block is in the system and we need to start thinking about all of the details of the reception. TASTING o We offer a complimentary menu tasting, for you to be able to make the best decision possible regarding your menu for your event. Review the menu and decide three of each, hors d’oeuvres, salads, entrees, starches and vegetables, you would like to try. I will then work with Chef to schedule a time when we can meet, taste your selections and design the menu. FOUR TO SIX WEEKS OUT o This is a great time for us to get together and go over your Finalization Form I gave to you at the tasting. Once you have it filled out, or mostly filled out, it is a good idea for us to sit down together and go over every line and detail to make sure I have a complete understanding of your vision. Once I have all of the information I need I will then create a Banquet Event Order. This is a very important document that gets distributed throughout the hotel and also goes to you to make sure everything is correct. TWO WEEKS OUT o We will want to especially stay in good contact during this time. You will probably be putting together a lot of your final details and may have a lot of questions for me. We will want to check up with each other at this time to make sure everything is going smoothly and everyone feels comfortable. WEDDING WEEK o This is the best time for you to drop off any of the items I need to set the room with. Any centerpiece or decoration item, place cards, toasting flutes……everything that will be in the room the night of your Wedding. THREE DAYS OUT o This is the day your final numbers are due to me. That is, we need a count of everyone that will share the evening with you and all of your final orders of food and beverage. After this day you can go up with your numbers but you cannot go down. At this time I will give you the final estimated expense. ONE DAY OUT o The final payment of your estimated expense is due. WEDDING DAY o You are able to completely relax because we have taken care of everything. You are able to enter the space with everything completely done and enjoy this day that you have put forth so much effort to plan.
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DETAILS
PARKING The Hotel offers valet & self-parking options. Parking in the connected parking garage is owned and operated by the Town of Normal. The fees are $1 per hour with a maximum of $6 per day. Valet Parking is $20 per day.
GUEST COUNT Your final guarantee of attendance is due 72 business hours prior to the event. At that point, it is possible to increase the guest count number but not reduce the number below your final guaranteed count.
MENU TASTING Menu tastings are held bi-annually and are available for all contracted weddings. Please ask your Certified Wedding Coordinator for more details.
PREFERRED VENDORS
FLOWERS Forget Me Not fgmnbloomington@aol.com 309.829.1001 Casey’s Garden Shop caseys@caseysgardenshop.com 309.828.1424 Finding Eminence Farm hello@findingeminence.com 217.549.2823
PHOTOGRAPHERS Caitlin & Luke Photography hello@caitlinandluke.com 309.340.9518 Rachael Schirano Photography hello@rachaelschirano.com 309.531.8706
Tiffaney Childs Photography tiffaneychildsphotography@gmail.com 219.707.2025
Dani Lang Photography danilangphoto@gmail.com 309.838.6594 DJ’S Absolute Light & Sound timtaf@hotmail.com 309.275.5100
BAKERIES Janet’s Cakes 309.664.0684
Pollen & Pastry letsparty@pollenandpastry.com 815.471.9034
Sweet Temptations sweettemptationsgourmet@gmail.com 309.212.2637
DJ4U info@dj4u.com 800.592.3542
Hy-Vee 309.663.3050
Elite Entertainment info@elitemobiledj.com 217.363.3200
201 BROADWAY, NORMAL, I L 61761 T 309. 862. 9000 MARRI OTT. COM/BMI MC
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The Event Experience Company
Caitlin & Luke Photography
Rachael Schirano Photography
FPO
Rachael Schirano Photography
Rachael Schirano Photography
The Event Experience Company
Tiffaney Childs Photography
Tiffaney Childs Photography
Tiffaney Childs Photography
201 BROADWAY, NORMAL, I L 61761 T 309. 862. 9000 MARRI OTT. COM/BMI MC
M A R R I O T T B L O O M I N G T O N - N O R M A L
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