WEDDING PLANNING PACKET South Columbus / Fort Benning in association with The National Infantry Foundation & It s Your Day Catering
Table of Contents Greetings..3 Hotel Information...4 It s Your Day Info....5 National Infantry Mus Info...6 Room Blocking...7 Bride/Groom Suite....8 Banquet Space....9-11 Banquet Menu...12-14 Entertainment...15 Other Resources.. 16 Closing....17 2
Welcome! If you are reading this, there s a likely chance that you re planning on spending the rest of your life with the person of your dreams! Here at the Hampton Inn South Columbus/Fort Benning, we believe that s a beautiful thing, and would love to help you & your loved one make that first step as easy and as one-of-a-kind as possible. First of all we appreciate you and your loved one for considering us as an option for your special day. It s our goal to offer you an all-inclusive package full of valuable information to make planning the ultimate day simple so that you can enjoy every moment of it. Secondly, we want to work with you as a guest to make sure all questions can be answered before we even agree to anything. We want to ensure that you ll be fully confident in us to help plan your wedding. Our employees take pride in guest satisfaction, and our customer service is practiced in making folks feel great. That s just the Hamptonality promise! 3
Hampton Inn Information Address: 2870 South Lumpkin Road Columbus, GA 31903 Phone #: 706-660-5550 Fax #: 706-6605660 General Manager: Cindy Malaney Assistant General Manager: Lanie Dale Sales Manager: John Brown Enjoy our 102-room hotel offering standard guest rooms, suites and accessible rooms with your choice of a king or queen bed. All rooms include free high-speed internet, 37 inch flat screen TV, executive work area, minifridge, microwave, and coffee maker. All guests may start their day off with our free On the House Hot Breakfast. Other Features Include: 24/7 Coffee/Tea Station Free Wifi 24/7 PreCor Fitness Center Luxurious Outdoor Pool Friendly service, clean rooms, comfortable surroundings, EVERY time! 4
It s Your Day Information Lindsay Norton - Director of Catering Phone #: 706.604.8889 Email: lnorton@valleyhospitality.com Website: www.itsyourday.com We are a boutique catering company serving Georgia and other locations throughout the US. Our team of dedicated chefs guarantee delicious dishes and quality cocktails in any situation. Whether you have a small or large event, we will cater to your needs and let you enjoy your special day. You just plan on having a good time. We ll take care of the rest. Our expert catering and banquet mangers will help with the small details of linens and china to the large items like staffing and execution. We put in the hard work so you can relax and host your guests. 5
National Infantry Museum Information Vickie Benton Director of Events Phone #: 706-653-9234 Email: vbenton@nationalinfantryfoundation.org Website: www.nationalinfantrymuseum.org Address: 1775 Legacy Way, Suite 220 Columbus, GA 31903 The National Infantry Museum emphasizes the values that define the Infantryman, as well as the nation he protects: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. It preserves and displays one of the greatest collections of military artifacts in the world, but it is a museum of people, not things. As a visitor, you will meet the Infantryman face to face and join him on his journey. You will come to understand why an Infantryman does what he does, why he puts himself in harm s way in defense of an idea and you will leave transformed, just as the Infantry transforms the man into the Soldier. 6
Group Blocking For information on blocking rooms and creating a contract with us, please contact John Brown at (c)706-442-3961 / (w)706-660-5550 or email at jbrown@valleyhospitality.com. Double Queen Room King Room Breakfast Area Fitness Center Outside Pool 7
Bride & Groom Suite After the vows are said and the rings are on, we want you and your loved one to feel like celebrities! Our King Suites are the perfect room for a newly wed couple to share together! Plus, there will be a little care package from us included! The suites offer a touch more elbow room, sleeper sofa, and a wet bar! 8
Banquet Space Hampton Inn: Our banquet space at the hotel can offer both families a comfortable space to have a private breakfast, or just a place to hangout! We can offer it to you for free based on availability! It includes: 15 Tables 60 Chairs Podium/Dry Erase Board 2 Drop-down Projection Screens Our Banquet Space is the Perfect Space for about 60 People 9
Banquet Space National Infantry Museum: AREA RENTAL RATE DURATION CAPACITY EVENTS Grand Hall* Please Call for Quotes 7 Hours Heritage Hall 2 nd Infantry Regiment Gallery* Please Call for Quotes Please Call for Quotes 3 Hours 8 Hours Per Additional Hour 3 Hours Per Additional Hour 500 seated 1000 reception 600 theater style 120 seated 230 reception 250 theater style 100 reception Dinner, Receptions Dinner, Receptions, Meetings Receptions Patriot Hall Please Call for Quotes 2 Hours 8 Hours Per Additional Hour 120 seated (90 w/ buffet) 200 theater style Meetings, Lunch Dinner, Receptions Continental Room Please Call for Quotes 3 Hours Per Additional Hour 40 seated Lunch, Dinner, Small Meetings Lobby* Please Call for Quotes 7 Hours 400 Reception (Only with Grand Hall) Pre-function Space, Ceremonies Front Rotunda* Please Call for Quotes 2 Hours 200+ theater style Ceremonies Theater Please call for a Quote Per Private Show 292 theater style Films, Meetings *May only be rented when the Museum is closed to the public. **Please ask about special rates for daytime events on Mondays great for corporate meetings or luncheons! These are outdoor spaces. 10
Banquet Space More NIM Information: o We are flexible and very happy to suggest alternate uses for spaces. o Reception capacity indicates a standing-style reception with minimal seating. o We offer additional services, including A/V, dance floor, specialty lighting, and more! Ask an Events Dept. Staff person for more details. o Seated capacity does not take into account dance floor, DJ / band set-up, etc. Please discuss your needs with an Events Dept. Staff person. o In order to book, we require a $600.00 non-refundable deposit. If your balance is less than $600.00, we ask full payment. Contact Us At: Vickie Benton, Director of Events vbenton@nationalinfantryfoundation.org Keisha Wilson, Senior Events Coordinator kwilson@nationalinfantryfoundation.org Jessie Doggett, Events Coordinator jdoggett@nationalinfantryfoundation.org (706) 685 5809 11
Banquet Options Plated Menu $30.00 per person inclusive of Tax and Gratuities Minimum 50 people *All Catering services include Iced Tea and Water* Choose One Salad: Caesar: Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed with shredded Parmesan Cheese, Croutons, and Caesar Dressing. Mixed Green Baby mixed Greens with Tomato, Cucumber, shredded Carrots and choice of dressing. Ranch, Balsamic, Caesar, or Italian Choose One Plated Meals: *Served with Warm Rolls and Butter* POULTRY: Grilled Chicken Breast with Mushroom- Tarragon Cream Sauce and Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Seasonal Vegetables. PORK: Roasted Orange, Brown Sugar, and Chili marinated Pork Loin with Cheddar- Jalapeño Grits and Seasonal Vegetables. FISH: Sautéed Trout Filet with Lemon Juice, Brown Butter, Parsley, and White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables. BEEF: Beef slowly simmered in Burgundy Wine served with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes and Burgundy Reduction and Seasonal Vegetables. ***Pricing includes setup, service, breakdown, plates, glassware, silverware, serving utensils and service ware, white base linen, Colored Overlay (8 colors available), colored napkins (10 colors available) and service staff. Deposit of $500 is due to It s Your Day Catering. Catering must be paid 7 days prior to event with guaranteed number of guests. A complimentary tasting will be made available if $2500 in catering is spent. Pricing includes service charge of 22% and State Tax of 8%.*** 12
Banquet Options Plated Menu $30.00 per person inclusive of Tax and Gratuities Minimum 50 people *All Catering services include Iced Tea and Water* Choose One Salad for Buffet: Caesar Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed with shredded Parmesan Cheese, Croutons, and Caesar Dressing. Mixed Green Baby mixed Greens with Tomato, Cucumber, shredded Carrots and choice of dressing. Ranch and Balsamic Proteins (CHOOSE 2): Southern Fried Chicken Baked Chicken Smothered In Mushroom and Tarragon Sauce Sliced Roast Beef with Caramelized Onion Jus Pulled Roasted Pork Tossed with Choice Of North Carolina BBQ Sauce (Mustard Base) BBQ Chicken Herbed Crusted Roasted Pork Butt with Natural Juice Salisbury Steak with Black Pepper Gravy Starch (CHOOSE 1): Mashed Potatoes Oven Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary Rice Pilaf Mashed Sweet Potatoes Macaroni and Cheese Vegetables (CHOOSE 2): Southern Style Green Beans with Bacon Squash Casserole Creamed Corn Carrots Glazed with Honey and Lemon Baked Beans ***Pricing includes setup, service, breakdown, plates, glassware, silverware, serving utensils and service ware, white base linen, Colored Overlay (8 colors available), colored napkins (10 colors available) and service staff. Deposit of $500 is due to It s Your Day Catering. Catering must be paid 7 days prior to event with guaranteed number of guests. A complimentary tasting will be made available if $2500 in catering is spent. Pricing includes service charge of 22% and State Tax of 8%.*** 13
Banquet Options Additional Items Hors d ouerves or Display for Cocktail Hour: $35.00 per person inclusive of Tax and Gratuities Chose One: -Seasonal Fruit and Domestic Cheese Display with Crackers Fresh Seasonal Fruit with Berries and Cheddar, Swiss, and Pepper Jack Cheese OR -Butler Passed Hors d oeuvres (Choose 3 Items): Bruschetta with fresh Tomato Basil and Garlic Chilled Roasted New Potatoes filled with Sour Cream and Chives Meatballs in Swedish Sauce Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Thai Curry Samosa Macaroni Cheese Bites Berkshire Pork Dumplings Hors d oeurves or Display & Toasting: $40.00 per person inclusive of Tax and Gratuities -Champagne and Sparkling Cider Toast available for each guests Toast will be provided at a designated time by client Cocktail Hour Hors d oeurves or Display & Signature Cocktail Toasting & Deluxe Coffee Setup: $50.00 per person inclusive of Tax and Gratuities -Signature Cocktail custom made by Mixologist -Starbucks Coffee Service Freshly Brewed Starbucks Pikes Place coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and hot Tazo tea selections Hazelnut, Caramel and Vanilla Syrup Chocolate Shavings and Fresh Whipped Cream 14
Entertainment Dillingham A cover band performing unique renditions of popular music tailored for your special occasion. Can offer a wide-range of packages such as a Classic 5- piece setup perfect for hitting the dance floor or even a Ceremony 1-3 piece setup meant to help you walk down the aisle. -Contact Evan Griner @ 706-587-0251 for more info! -Facebook: Dillingham DJ Cash Flow A DJ perfect for your wedding reception party who s proficient in specializing a track list perfect for you and your event. He can make any event a happening place with his smooth transitions and crazy light show. -Contact DJ Cash Flow @ 706-593-3622 for more info! -Facebook: DJ Slimm Cashflow 15
Additional Resources Florist: Degins by Mayumi 706-587-1100 Bloomwoods Flowers & Gift 706-507-5859 Bakery: Midtown Cakes, LLC 706-507-4544 The Cake Lady 334-756-2253 Hair & Makeup: Lindsey K Stylist 269-254-6788 Photographer: MJ Gillespie Photography 706-442-3456 Amanda Berube Photography 207-807-4755 16
Lastly, We want to thank you again for considering the Hampton Inn South Columbus/Fort Benning & the National Infantry Museum as a hot-spot for your monumental day. We understand how big of a deal this life event is to you, so we want you to know that we re here for you & your loved one. So don t be shy & say I do with us, and we ll be more than happy to work hard for you without any fuss. 17