Wedding Guide For Your Vista Room Reception (Our Inside Venue) Congratulations Chestnut Mountain Resort offers you many happy returns on your engagement and are pleased that you would consider us a part of your special day. Our Wedding Guide is intended to help you simplify the many decisions you have regarding your wedding. Please look at the various options that we have to offer and select the one that is best suited for your occasion. Chestnut s friendly and expert staff are ready to assist you with all your details and menu selections, ensuring a successful event. Chestnut Mountain Resort, which is tucked away in the un-glaciated hills of northwest Illinois, has long been one of the Midwest s Most Popular Resorts, since it s development in 1959. Located high above the Mississippi River, just 8 scenic miles from historic Galena, Illinois, Chestnut Mountain Resort is the perfect venue for your special day. Our reception facilities offer the highest quality service for your event We can accommodate all types of groups up to 200 people. Chestnut Mountain Resort offers a wide variety of food items, which can be customized to fit your specific requests. Our chef and his team can prepare both traditional and more exotic menus, adapted to meet your particular tastes and budget. Once again, congratulations on your engagement, and please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Sincerely, Joan Dillon Wedding Coordinator 815-777-4683, joan@chestnutmtn.com
Wedding Ceremony Package Chestnut Mountain Resort hosts wedding ceremonies at two picturesque locations overlooking the majestic Mississippi River Valley. Whether you choose the Sunset Garden or Grand View Pointe, your ceremony backdrop can only be surpassed by the beauty of the bride herself. Your Wedding Ceremony Includes: White folding chairs set-up to the bridal couple s specifications Wedding Arch/Trellis The Ceremony Tables for Unity Candle & Guest Book Electrical Service Discreet Portable Restrooms (at the Grand View Pointe) Portable Sound System Incredible View Reserving Rooms For Your Wedding Guests At A Discounted Rate Chestnut Mountain Resort understands the importance of your special day. Your site fee guarantees that even if your wedding day weather isn t as perfect as you would have hoped, you will have the option of an inside banquet room for your ceremony. Site Fee: Sunset Garden: $500 (The Sunset Garden is within walking distance from the resort) Grand View Pointe: $2000* (Grandview Point is 1/4 miles from the resort and will require transportation for your guests which is included in this fee). *Effective for Weddings Booked in 2016.
Reception Packages Your Mississippi Vista Reception Package will include: (This reception is indoor in our spacious and updated Mississippi Vista Room with a panoramic view of the Mississippi River, this room can accommodate up to 250 guests) Complete Set-up of Recep on Room with 66 round tables White or Ivory table linens and napkins China, Silverware, & Glassware The Reception Table Skir ng for Head, Cake, Gi, and Guest Book Tables Discounted Accommoda ons for your guests *This banquet room is complimentary with a recep on of 150 guests or more. Enhancements: The following services can be arranged at an additional charge: Champagne Fountain Specialty Linens & Napkins Chair Covers and Chair Ties Premium China, Silver, & Glassware Dressing Room For Bridal Party Cake Cu ng and Pla ng Bon Fire
All Inclusive Reception Package Package Receptions We have all inclusive Reception Packages Starting At: $79.95 Per Person (House Brand Liquor) $85.95 Per Person (Premium Liquor) All Inclusive Reception Package This Package Includes: 4 Hour Bar-House Brands House Wine With Dinner Hors d oeuvres choice of: 3 Butler Passed, (hot or cold) From our Appetizer List Cheese Display Choice of either a Duet Plate or two Items from our Entrée List Choice of Starch and Vegetable All prices are valid through the calendar year of 2018and are subject to change without notice. Prices do not reflect tax and 20% gratuity.
Hors d oeuvres Choices (Start Your Special Event with a selection of Hot or cold Hors d oeuvres) Hot Hors d oeuvres $100 For 50 Swedish Meatballs Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Baked Brie with Phyllo Wrapper Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Mozzarella and Basil Stuffed Mushrooms Sweet Chili Spiced Chicken Satay The Menu Choices Cold Hors d oeuvres A decorative & colorful assortment of the following canapés: Fresh Vegetable Display: Small (20-35 People) - $55.00 Medium (35-50 People) - $75.00 Large (50-75 People) - $90.00 $100 For 50 Salmon Mousse on Cucumber Tomato Brushe a Stuffed Tomatoes Prosciu o Wrapped Cantaloupe Fresh Fruit Display: Small (20-35 People) - $85.00 Medium (35-50 People) - $95.00 Large (50-75 People) - $115.00 Cheese Display Domes c Cheddar, Swiss, Pepperjack Imported Havar, Muenster, Gouda Small (20-35 People) - $85.00/ $95.00 Medium (35-50 People) - $100.00/ $110.00 Large (50-75 People) - $110.00/ $120.00 All prices are valid through the calendar year of 2018 and are subject to change without notice. Prices do not reflect tax and 20% gratuity.
Menu Choices Entrees Dinner entrees are served with a house salad, vegetable, starch, dinner rolls, coffee, tea, or soda. Filet Mignon.................................................... $37.95 8 oz. Filet served with Wild Mushroom Demi-Glace Roasted Beef Tenderloin...................................... $37.95 Sliced and Roasted with Lobster Cream Sauce The Menu Choices Roasted Pork Tenderloin........................................ $31.95 Tender Medallions with Roasted Apples and Bourbon Cream Reduction Roasted Pork Loin............................................ $27.95 Sliced and Roasted with Rosemary Demi-Glace Grilled Sockeye Salmon........................................ $31.95 Wild and Grilled Filet finished with fresh Dill and Lemon Cream Sauce Tilapia.......................................................... $29.95 Seared with Citrus Vinaigrette and Cilantro Stuffed Chicken Breast........................................ $29.95 Filled with Spinach, Artichoke and Cream Cheese Honey Mustard Pecan Chicken Breast........................ $27.95 8 oz. Breaded Chicken Breast Smothered with Honey Mustard and Roasted Pecans All prices are valid through the calendar year of 2018 and are subject to change without notice. Prices do not reflect tax and 20% gratuity. If more than one entrée is chosen then the higher priced item will apply for all entrees.
Menu Choices (continued) Chicken Marsala...................................................... $27.95 2 Lightly Breaded Chicken Breasts, Smothered in Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce Wild Mushroom Chicken............................................... $27.95 2 Lightly Breaded Chicken Breasts With Wild Mushroom Herb Cream Sauce Bacon Wrapped Shrimp............................................... $32.95 5 Jumbo Tiger Shrimp Wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon, Broiled with Butter Chive Sauce Dinner Duet Entrée Choices The Menu Choices Filet Mignon and Honey Mustard Pecan Chicken...................... $35.95 Grilled Filet Mignon Topped with Wild Mushroom Demi-Glace and Panko Breaded Chicken Breast Topped With Honey Mustard and Roasted Pecans Roasted Beef Tenderloin and Chicken Marsala....................... $35.95 Sliced Beef Tenderloin with Lobster Cream Sauce Paired with Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Topped with Wild Mushroom Marsala Wine Sauce Beef Tenderloin and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp......................... $35.95 Sliced and Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Lobster Cream Paired with Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Chive Butter Sauce Filet Mignon and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp.............................. $35.95 Grilled Filet Mignon Topped with Mushroom Demi-Glace Paired with Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Chive Butter Sauce Chicken Marsala with Citrus Tilapia.................................... $32.95 Lightly Breaded Chicken Topped with Wild Mushroom and Marsala Wine Sauce Paired with Seared Tilapia with Citrus Vinaigrette Honey Mustard Pecan Chicken with Bacon Wrapped Shrimp........... $32.95 Panko Breaded Chicken Breast with Honey Mustard Sauce and Roasted Pecans Paired with Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Chive Butter Sauce All prices are valid through the calendar year of 2018 and are subject to change without notice Prices do not reflect tax and 20% gratuity. If more than one entrée is chosen then the higher priced item will apply for all entrees.
Buffet Choices Silver Buffet Dinner Buffet........................................$ 27.95 Entrée Selection (Choice of Two) The Buffet Choices Chicken Breast (topped with a light mushroom cream sauce) Honey Pecan Chicken Sliced Roast Beef Sliced Pork Loin Baked Honey Ham Vegetable Selection Starch Selection (One Choice) (One Choice) Green Bean Almandine Parsley Potato Corn O Brien Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Mixed Vegetables Baked Potato Brandied Carrots Twice Baked Potatoes Hot Buffet also includes: Tossed Green Salad, Dinner Rolls and Beverage. All prices are valid through the calendar year of 2018 and are subject to change without notice. Prices do not reflect tax and 20% gratuity.
Buffet Choices (continued) Gold Buffet Dinner Buffet........................................$ 35.95 Entrée Selection (Choice of Two) The Buffet Choices Carved Roasted Pork Loin Carved Inside Round of Beef Cheese Ravioli With Pesto Cream Sauce Chicken Breast With Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce Honey Mustard Pecan Chicken Breast Vegetable Selection Starch Selection (One Choice) (One Choice) Green Bean Almandine Parsley Potato Corn O Brien Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Mixed Vegetables Baked Potato Brandied Carrots Twice Baked Potatoes Hot Buffet also includes: Tossed Green Salad, Dinner Rolls and Beverage. All prices are valid through the calendar year of 2018 and are subject to change without notice. Prices do not reflect tax and 20% gratuity.
Buffet Choices (continued) Platinum Buffet Dinner Buffet........................................$ 41.95 Entrée Selection (Choice of Two) The Buffet Choices Carved Prime Rib Chicken Marsala Tilapia With Citrus Vinaigrette Chicken With Tomato Basil Cream Sauce Pork Chop With Braised Cabbage and Rosemary Demi Glace Vegetable Selection Starch Selection (One Choice) (One Choice) Green Bean Almandine Parsley Potato Corn O Brien Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Mixed Vegetables Baked Potato Brandied Carrots Twice Baked Potatoes Hot Buffet also includes: Tossed Green Salad, Dinner Rolls and Beverage. All prices are valid through the calendar year of 2018 and are subject to change without notice. Prices do not reflect tax and 20% gratuity.
Wedding Wine List Wedding Wine List Wine options for a House Brands Reception Sycamore Lane Cabernet~ Chardonnay~ Merlot ~ Pinot Grigio~ Moscato~ Pinot Noir Wine options for a Premium Brands reception Wine List Frontera Chardonnay~ Merlot ~Pinot Grigio~ Moscato~ Sauvignon Blanc ~Pinot Noir La Terre Cabernet~ Chardonnay~ Merlot~ White Zinfandel Champagne/Sparking Wine You may add a champagne toast to any of our Reception Packages. (The prices below are per bottle gratuity not included) Andre Brut.. $13 Frexinet..$23 Lambrusco Prosecco...$23 Luccio Moscato D Asti...$26 Champagne Fountain Rental $50
Wedding Beer/Alcohol List Silver Package Beer Choices (pick 3): Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, Busch Light, Miller Lite, Alcohol: Kesler, Barton Gin, Smirnoff Vodka, Montezuma Tequila, Captain Morgan, Barton Rum Alcohol List Gold Package Beer Choices (pick 3): Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, Busch Light, Miller Lite, Sam Adams, Leinenkugel, Amstel Lite, Corona, Lagunitas, Craft Beer available Alcohol: Absolute Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Crown Royal, Captain Morgan, Bacardi Rum, Jose Cuervo, Bailey Irish Cream, Dewar's Scotch Platinum Package Beer Choices (pick 3): Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, Busch Light, Miller Lite, Corona, Heinken, Founder s All Day IPA, Craft Beer Available Alcohol: Tito s Vodka, Jack Daniels, Hendricks Gin, Patron Tequila, Captain Morgan, Bacardi Rum, Kahlua, Glenlivet Scotch
Beverage Services ( You can select a Beverage Package that will fit the tone of your special day and your budget) Chestnut Mountain Resort is the sole alcoholic beverage licensee on the resort s premises. All alcoholic beverages to be served for the function must be dispensed only by the resort s servers and bartenders. Proper identification is required to verify a person s age. We reserve the right to refuse alcoholic beverage service if the person is either underage or the proper identification cannot be produced. It is the policy of Chestnut Mountain Resort, in accordance with Illinois state law, to strictly prohibit any beverage to be brought into any banquet facility by guests. The Buffet Choices Package Bar Service Package bars are often practical when it is important to know in advance the cost of your entire event. The amount charged is based on your guarantee or actual attendance if higher. It includes mixed drinks, house wines, domestic beer and soft drinks. House Brands Premium Brands One Hour $17.00 $19.00 Two Hours $23.00 $25.00 Three Hours $29.00 $31.00 Four Hours $31.00 $33.00 Additional Hours Add $5.00 Add $6.00 Hosted or Cash Bar Service Under this Service, drinks are sold on an individual cash basis and labor is charged. 25-100 guests $25.00 per hour 101-200 guests $50.00 per hour 201-300 guests $75.00 per hour Under the Hosted or Cash Bar Service you may wish to limit your guests to a choice of Beer and Wine. The Keg and Bottle Prices are as follows: Keg Beer (Domestic) $300.00 Keg Beer (Imported).$400.00 House Wine $23.00 per bottle House Champagne...$25.00 per bottle A Complete Wine List is Available On Request All prices are valid through the 2018 calendar year and are subject to change without notice. Prices do not reflect tax and the 20% gratuity.
Jess Farlow Non-denominational Wedding Vendors Officiants Andrea Beacham Non-denominational (779) 214-0089 (563) 543-8006 andrea@soul-harbor.com Rev. Dawn A. Morby Patricia Diekman Pastor Non-denominational (815) 281-1287 Minister-Iowa, Wi, IL (815) 273-0144 The Vendors Photographers Amanda Weede Heidi Haas Williams Images By Amanda.biz www.heidihaas.com (815)275-7745 heidi.haas@gmail.com Imagesbyamanda.smugmug.com Alta Prima Creative Joey Wallis (815) 739-6809 josephallenwallis@hotmail.com jenni@altaprimacreative.com UnPosed Photography Tamara Holden Cathy Buck/Jeff West Luminous Life Visual & Performing Arts 309-648-4025 (608) 561-8540 Unposedphotography.com lumiouslifephoto@gmail.com Florists Garden Party Florists (815) 777-1819 Galenaflorist.com The Blooming Basket (815) 777-3333 Valley Perennials (815) 777-0546 Valleyperennials.com River Valley Designs (815) 273-2325 Wedding Cakes Hy-Vee Bakery (563) 583-6148 www.hyvee.com Pikant s (815) 541-8411 The Sweet Spot (800) 730-cake (Julie Haas) Wedding Day Bakery (815) 777-0843
Wedding Vendors (continued) Salons And Spas A Cut Above 815-777-0056 (no web site) Studio One Salon & Spa 815-777-1275 -studioonegalena.com Renew Salon 815-776-9918 (no web site) A Clover On Main 815-776-9155 wildcloverdayspa.com Suite 5 815-777-6777 (no web site) Indulge Day Spa 815-776-9240 or 1-888-776-9240 Indulgedayspagalena.com The Vendors Entertainment Premier Entertainment Elite Entertainment 563-588-4488 563-582-2448 Premier-djs.com www.getelite.com Sound Expressions Music with Styles 563-557-2436 563-599-9964 Soundexpressionsdbq.com musicwithstyles.com John & Tracy Noel Discman DJ 815-543-3472 Travus Albrecht Rental Services (chair covers, room decorations, etc.) Inside Décor Belle-Air Rental Elegant Occasions 563-582-0202 563-582-2338 563-564-1341 Insidedecorrental.com belairerental.com elegant-occasions.net
For the Party after the Party Pizza I Pizza serves 4 people Pizza....$22.00 In addition to gratuity there is a late night service fee of $100.00 Cheese Display Domestic- Cheddar, Swiss, Pepperjack / Imported Havarti, Muenster, Gouda Small.. $85.00/$95.00 Medium.. $100.00/$110.00 Large.. $110.00/$120.00 Fruit Display Small...$85.00 Medium.... $95.00 Large... $115.00 After Party Silver Dollar Sandwiches Cheese, Turkey or Ham... $2.00 each Minimum order of 50 Preorder 2 weeks prior to date Tax 7.25% Gratuity 20% With advance notice we would be happy to serve the above until midnight! When sending your guests off the next day- Breakfast Breakfast tickets for our Breakfast Buffet served in the Summit Food & Spirits Breakfast tickets..... $15.00 each We would be happy to reserve tables for your group Private Breakfast..... $19.95 Wedding breakfast served in a private room to open your gifts Scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, hash browns, pancakes, bacon, sausage, pastries and fresh fruit. Served with juice and coffee Continental Breakfast.....$10.95 Wedding breakfast served in a private room Muffins, Danish, bagels and cream cheese, fresh fruit & beverage Coffee by the Gallon... $23.95 Juice by Carafe..$16.95 Muffins, Danish, Bagels, or Donuts.. $24 per dozen All prices are valid through the calendar year of 2018 and are subject to change without notice. Prices do not reflect tax and 20% gratuity.
On the Casual Side Chestnut Mountain Resort hosts rehearsal dinners, family reunions and casual events. All You Can Eat Packages Choice of lemonade or tea. Taco Bar (per person).. $19.95 Seasoned ground beef, soft and hard shell tortillas, refried beans, Spanish rice, tomatoes, onions, black olives, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, chips and fresh salsa. Pizza Bar (per person)....... $19.95 Assortment of all you can eat pizzas, House salad, and fresh baked cookies. Grill Packages Any Occasion Includes condiments, two chef selected cold salads and potato chips. Burgers and Bratwurst (per person).. $19.95 Burgers and Chicken Breasts (per person)... $19.95 Chicken Breasts and Pulled Pork (per person)... $19.95 Add additional sides $2 Sandwich Buffet One Choice... $13.95 Two Choices... $16.95 Sliced Honey Cured Ham, Sliced Turkey, Sliced Roast Beef, Tuna Salad Cold Sandwich Buffet includes 2 chef selected cold salads, Potato Chips, Beverage, and sliced cheese with appropriate garnishments for sandwiches. Starch Silver Buffet Dinner Buffet. $27.95 Hot Buffet also includes: Tossed Green Salad, Dinner Rolls and Beverage. Entrée Selection choice of Two Chicken Breast (topped with a light mushroom cream sauce) Honey Pecan Chicken Sliced Roast Beef Sliced Pork Loin Vegetables Parsley Potato Baked Honey Ham Green Beans Almandine Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Corn O Brien Baked Potato Mixed Vegetables Twice Baked Potatoes Brandied Carrots All prices are valid through the calendar year of 2018 and are subject to change without notice. Prices do not reflect tax and 20% gratuity.