HILTON UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA CONFERENCE CENTER GAINESVILLE WEDDING PACKAGES YOUR BIG DAY MEANS A LOT TO US TOO Congratulations on your recent engagement! We realize how important this day is to you and your loved ones. We specialize in the planning of this once in a life time event. At the Hilton University of Florida Gainesville, we can customize a wedding package to meet all your needs. We like to pamper our everyday guests, but we love to spoil our brides-to-be! Our dedicated Director of Romance will help you create the memories that will last a life time.
THE CEREMONY Our talented wedding team is experienced at transforming ballrooms large and small into gorgeous vow-perfect settings. Hold your wedding under our beautiful oak trees, well suited for an outdoor affair. Our wedding planners and staff will gladly help you discover the right setting to profess your love. CEREMONY PACKAGES Ceremony Fee of $600.00 100 guests or less Ceremony Fee of $800.00 101 guests or more CEREMONY RENTAL INCLUDES 50 F. Long White Carpet Aisle Runner Electrical Outlets Standard Banquet Chairs Space Rental *Outside capacity is 200 guests. Inside capacity is 360 guests. Chair covers are available for an additional fee. Outside Coordinator is preferred. Rehearsal space complimentary based on availability and will be confirmed 30 days in advance. All fees exclusive of 24% taxable service charge & taxes.
THE RECEPTION The cuisine, the music, the service and the ambiance when it all comes together, the result will be amazing. We can t help you with your first dance, but our experienced staff will ensure that all other details surrounding your elegant reception are handled to perfection. We will work with you on everything from menus and wine selection to candles and linens to help make your fairy tale wedding come true. RECEPTION PACKAGE OVERVIEW Choose from one of our four wedding packages: Platinum Gold Spanish Moss Sweet Magnolia Book your date within 7 days of your initial site visit or inquiry and receive: Champagne or Sparkling Cider Toast Guest Room Accommodations for the Bride & Groom, Night of the Wedding Bridal Dressing Room-8hrs of Room Use *Over $1,000 value ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE Use of our Ballrooms Time Frame Based on Availability, up to 8 Hours White Floor-Length Table Linens, White Damask Overlay & White Linen Napkins Guest Tables ( 66 rounds) and Banquet Chairs Dance Floor, Gift Table, Guest Book Table and Place Card Table LED Votive Candles and Mirrors for the Table Centerpieces Exclusive Discounted Room Rates for Guests with a Personalized Website Link for Reservations (Based on Availability) Essential Electrical for Entertainment (up to 20 amps) Complimentary Parking for your Guests Dedicated Wedding Specialist to Assist with your Venue and Catering Planning *All packages are exclusive of a 24% taxable service charge and tax. All events must end prior to midnight. $250.00 Extra charge per hour past 12am up to 2am. The sales and service of alcoholic beverages are regulated by the State of Florida. As a Licensee, this hotel is responsible for the administration of the regulation. It is a policy; therefore alcoholic beverages cannot be brought into the hotel from the outside.
PLATINUM WEDDING $130.00 per person 50 person minimum FEATURES Three hour open bar featuring Hilton Bar & Wine Favorite Bars Hot & Cold Hors D Oeuvres, butler passed during the cocktail reception Plated Dinner All Entrees include chef s selection of starch, vegetable and an array of artisan breads Wedding cake will be cut and served by our banquet team, cake not included White Chair Covers HORS D OEUVRES Choice of Four Butler-Passed Hors D Oeuvres COLD SPECIALTIES Beef Tenderloin, Horseradish Crème Fraiche on Crostini Smoked Salmon and Dill Roulade on Crouton Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Pesto Skewer Vegetable Ratatouille on Focaccia Peppered Manchego and Jamon de Parma Shrimp and Artichoke Spoon, Farm Buttermilk Caviar on Blini, Crème Fraiche Seared Ahi Tuna Wasabi Cream, Crouton HOT SPECIALTIES Oriental Vegetable Spring Rolls, Hot Mustard Piquello Pepper Stuffed with Quinoa Salad Spanakopita Scallops Wrapped in Bacon Miniature Crab Cakes Remoulade Quiche Lorraine Applewood Smoked Bacon Beef Teriyaki Satay, Peanut Sauce Sesame Chicken Satay, Honey Mustard Sauce Gator Bites, Apple BBQ Sauce
SALAD (SELECT ONE) Artisan Field Greens Heirloom Tear Drop Tomatoes, Hothouse Cucumbers, Herbed Champagne Vinaigrette Traditional Caesar Salad Romaine Hearts, Shaved Grano Pedano, Garlic Croutons, Caesar Dressing Iceberg Wedge Salad Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Shaved Red Onions, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch ENTRÉE (SELECT UP TO TWO ENTRÉES OR ONE FROM DUET) Roasted Tenderloin of Beef Bordelaise Sauce, Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Fried Leeks Manhattan Strip Steak Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Garlic Confit, Red Wine Sauce Dijon Panko Crusted Salmon Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, Herb Basmati Rice Pan Seared Red Snapper Fennel Risotto, Apple Agro-Dolce Sauce Chicken Morel Red Pepper Risotto, Morel (Mushroom Veloute) Chicken Marsala Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Wild Mushroom Demi-Glace Stuffed Red Pepper Mediterranean Flavors Eggplant Lasagna Ratatouille Vegetables, Basil Oil DUET (SELECT ONE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $10) Petit Fillet & Gulf Shrimp Whipped Potatoes, Truffle Demi-Glace Chicken Serrano & Wild Salmon Chicken Stuffed with Jamon Serrano & Manchego, Fingerling Potatoes, and Saffron Beurre Blanc
GOLD WEDDING $107.00 per person 30 person minimum FEATURES Two hour open bar featuring Hilton Bar & Wine Favorite Bars Hot & Cold Hors D Oeuvres, butler passed during the cocktail reception Imported & domestic cheese with fresh seasonal fruit, assorted crackers, sliced baguettes and fresh vegetable crudités with fresh made dip Plated Dinner All Entrees include chef s selection of starch, vegetable and an array of artisan breads HORS D OEUVRES Choice of Two Butler-Passed Hors D Oeuvres COLD SPECIALTIES Beef Tenderloin, Horseradish Crème Fraiche on Crostini Smoked Salmon and Dill Roulade on Crouton Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Pesto Skewer Vegetable Ratatouille on Focaccia Seared Ahi Tuna Wasabi Cream, Crouton HOT SPECIALTIES Oriental Vegetable Spring Rolls, Hot Mustard Spanakopita Scallops Wrapped in Bacon Quiche Lorraine Applewood Smoked Bacon Beef Teriyaki Satay, Peanut Sauce Sesame Chicken Satay, Honey Mustard Sauce
SALAD (SELECT ONE) Artisan Field Greens Heirloom Tear Drop Tomatoes, Hothouse Cucumbers, Herbed Champagne Vinaigrette Traditional Caesar Salad Romaine Hearts, Shaved Grano Pedano, Garlic Croutons, Caesar Dressing Grilled Sirloin Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Red Wine Demi-Glace ENTRÉE (SELECT UP TO TWO) Chicken Marsala Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Wild Mushroom Demi-Glace Seared Salmon Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, Herb Basmati Rice Chicken Piccata Red Pepper Risotto, Lemon Butter Sauce Stuffed Red Pepper Mediterranean Flavors Eggplant Lasagna Ratatouille Vegetables, Basil Oil FOR LATER IN THE EVENING Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and a Selection of Gourmet Teas, Accompanied by Heavy Whipped Cream, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, White, Dark & Milk Chocolate Shavings, Flavored Syrups & Rock Candy Swizzle Sticks
SPANISH MOSS WEDDING $116.00 per person 100 person minimum FEATURES Two Hour Open Bar Featuring Hilton Bar & Wine Favorite Bars Butler Passed Hors D Oeuvres Reception & Displays Carving Station & Action Station RECEPTION DISPLAYS (SELECT TWO) Artisanal Selection of Local & Imported Cheeses Assorted Breads and Crackers Mediterranean Board Tapenade and Hummus, Flat Bread Bruschetta Olive and Classic Tomato Seasonal Fruit Display With Berries and Fruit Yogurt Dip Young Vegetable Crudités Bleu Cheese and Farm Buttermilk Dip HORS D OEUVRES (SELECT TWO) COLD SPECIALTIES Beef Tenderloin, Horseradish Crème Fraiche on Crostini Smoked Salmon and Dill Roulade on Crouton Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Pesto Skewer Vegetable Ratatouille on Focaccia Peppered Manchego and Jamon de Parma Shrimp and Artichoke Spoon, Farm Buttermilk Caviar on Blini, Crème Fraiche Seared Ahi Tuna Wasabi Cream, Crouton HOT SPECIALTIES Oriental Vegetable Spring Rolls, Hot Mustard Piquello Pepper Stuffed with Quinoa Salad Spanakopita Scallops Wrapped in Bacon Miniature Crab Cakes Remoulade Quiche Lorraine Applewood Smoked Bacon Beef Teriyaki Satay, Peanut Sauce Sesame Chicken Satay, Honey Mustard Sauce Gator Bites, Apple BBQ Sauce
Roasted Pork Loin Quince Porto Wine Sauce CARVING STATION (SELECT ONE) Chef s Choice of Sauté Seasonal Vegetable * Requires Chef Attendant at $100.00 Top Round Rosemary Au Jus Oven Roasted Turkey Cranberry and Apple Chutney Honey-Bourbon Smoked Ham Glazed with Bourbon ACTION STATIONS Farm Stand Station Mixed Greens, Crispy Romaine, Croutons, Tomatoes, Onions, Cucumbers, Carrots and Parmesan Cheese and Bleu Cheese, Farm Buttermilk, Caesar Dressing and Balsamic Vinaigrette Pasta Station *Requires Chef Attendant at $100.00 Penne Pasta, Cheese Tortellini with Marinara, Pesto, Roasted Garlic Cream Italian Sausage, and Grilled Chicken, Shrimp, Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, Olives Mashed Potato Station Whipped Yukon Gold and Sweet Potatoes with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Scallions, Sour Cream, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon and Marshmallow
SWEET MAGNOLIA WEDDING $98.00 per person 100 person minimum FEATURES One Hour Open Bar Featuring Hilton Bar & Wine Favorite Bars Served during the cocktail hour with: Imported and Domestic Cheeses with Fresh Fruit, Assorted Crackers, Sliced Baguettes Elaborate Buffet Dinner
SALAD (SELECT ONE) Caesar Salad Crispy Romaine, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese and Traditional Caesar Dressing Woodland Green Salad Mixed Salad Greens, Cucumbers, Tomato, and choice of Dressing Spinach and Cranberry Salad Creamy Goat Cheese, Herb Vinaigrette Chicken Piccata Lemon Butter Sauce Chicken Marsala Wild Mushroom Demi-Glace Sliced Sirloin of Beef Bordelaise Sauce ENTRÉE (SELECT UP TO TWO) Marinated Flank Steak Herb Demi-Glace Seared Tilapia Lemon-Caper Sauce Four Cheese Tortellini Creamy Pesto Roasted Red Potatoes Garlic Whipped Potatoes Basmati Rice Rice Pilaf ACCOMPANIMENTS (SELECT UP TO TWO) Roasted Asparagus Haricot Vert Seasonal Vegetables
ENHANCEMENTS CARVING STATION Roasted Beef Tenderloin $20.00 Per Person Port-Cherry Reduction, Horseradish Sauce, Dijon Mustard Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef $15.00 Per Person Au Jus, Horseradish Sauce & Petite Rolls Sage and Honey Glazed Breast of Turkey $11.00 Per Person Chipotle Cranberry Relish, Herb Mayonnaise Dijon Bourbon Marinated Pork Loin $10.00 Per Person Apple Bourbon Chutney, Whole Grain Mustard Root Beer Glazed Smokehouse Ham $10.00 Per Person Grilled Pineapple Relish, Spicy Honey Mustard Sauces Cedar Plank Roasted Salmon $18.00 Per Person Chili and Maple Glaze
DESSERTS Viennese Station $8.50 Per Person 50 Person Minimum An Assortment of Fresh Pastries, Mini Eclairs, Truffles, Petite Fours, Mini Cakes & Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Chocolate Fondue Station $7.00 Per Person 50 Person Minimum Dark & White Chocolate with Strawberries, Lady Fingers, Pound Cake, Melon, Bananas, Vanilla Wafers & Pretzels Gourmet Coffee with Pastries $6.00 Per Person 30 Person Minimum
BAR & WINE - FAVORITE BARS One Bar Required for Every 100 Guests Bartender Fee of $150 per Bar FAVORITE BRANDS SPIRITS New Amsterdam Vodka, Bacardi Superior Rum, Beefeaters Gin, Sauza Gold Tequila, Jim Beam Bourbon, Canadian Club 6 Year, Dewar s Scotch, DeKuyper Brand Cordials, Martini & Rossi Vermouth WINE Sycamore Lane, California, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, Chateau St. Michelle Wine Estates NV Brut, Columbia Valley, WA, Sparkling BEER Budweiser Light, Sam Adams Boston Lager, Corona Extra, St. Pauli Girl N.A FAVORITE BARS PACKAGE BAR/OPEN BAR (Priced Per Person) 1 Hour 19 Additional Hours 9 HOSTED BAR (Priced Per Drink) Mixed Drinks 9 Imported Beer 6 Domestic Beer 5 Wine by the Glass 7 Water 3 Soft Drinks 3 CASH BAR (Priced Per Drink, Prices are Exclusive of Tax) Mixed Drinks 12 Wine by the Glass 9 Imported Beer 8 Water 4 Domestic Beer 7 Soft Drinks 4
BAR & WINE - APPRECIATED BARS One Bar Required for Every 100 Guests Bartender Fee of $150 per Bar APPRECIATED BRANDS SPIRITS Finlandia Vodka, Bacardi Superior Rum, Tanqueray Gin, Milagro Silver Tequila, Makers Mark Bourbon, Canadian Club 12 Year, Dewar s Scotch, Jamison Irish Whiskey, Bailey s Irish Cream, Kahlua, DeKuyper Brands Cordials, Martini & Rossi Vermouth WINE Trinity Oaks, California, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay Chateau St. Michelle Wine Estates NV Brut, Columbia Valley, WA, Sparkling BEER Budweiser Light, Sam Adams Boston Lager, Corona Extra, St. Pauli Girl N.A. APPRECIATED BARS PACKAGE BAR/OPEN BAR (Priced Per Person) 1 Hour 21 Additional Hours 11 HOSTED BAR (Priced Per Drink) Mixed Drinks 11 Imported Beer 6 Domestic Beer 5 Wine by the Glass 9 Water 3 Soft Drinks 3 CASH BAR (Priced Per Drink, Prices are Exclusive of Tax) Mixed Drinks 15 Wine by the Glass 12 Imported Beer 8 Water 4 Domestic Beer 7 Soft Drinks 4