The Palmer House Hilton - Wedding Venues - Services


	Seating Banquet seating will be at round tables of ten unless otherwise specified. Special seating diagrams with numbered tables are provided by the Catering Department. Floral The Palmer House Hilton is partnered with a preferred florist. Arrangements for floral centerpieces, linen, chairs and other decoration can be made through the Catering Department, or directly through your own florist. All decorations must meet with the approval of the Chicago Fire Department. Wedding Services The Palmer House Hilton works with a preferred vendor that can offer wedding packages including Band and DJ recommendations, transportation, security, etc. Ask your Catering manager for contact information. Upright pianos and baby grand pianos are available. There is a $150 tuning fee per piano. Microphones Available at current rates, for three (3) microphones or more, a sound engineer will be required. Spotlights Spotlights and operators are available. Charges may be obtained from the Catering Department. Electrical and Sound Services are available from the hotel. Charges for equipment and labor may be obtained from the Catering Department. Coat Check Coat Check services are available, $2.00 per coat, minimum of 100 coats per attendant, one attendant per 100 guest. Coat Check required for events between October 1 and April 30th. $200.00 minimum. Parking The hotel parking garage is located at 55 East Monroe Street. Current discounted rates for evening events are $18 per car for self-park and $26 per car for valet parking with coupon valid until 3:00 a.m. Space is based upon availability. Service Charge and Taxes All pricing excludes, 17.50% service charge (17.75% as of Nov. 1, 2007), 5% administrative and 10.25% tax, bubble tax 3%. Guarantees A final confirmation or "Guarantee" of attendance is required by 12:00 noon, (5) business days prior to scheduled event. This guarantee may not be lowered. Deposit / Payment Requirements The hotel requires a non-refundable $3,500 deposit at the time of the booking. Final payment is due by 12:00 noon, (5) business days prior to scheduled event by cashier or certified check or a major credit card. Anniversary Stay Complimentary 1 night anniversary stay for your 1 year anniversary (Subject to availability). Wedding Celebration Four-Hour Hosted Supreme Bar Butler Passed Hors D'Oeuvres Champagne Toast Red and White Wine Service with Dinner Four Course Menu Tableside Choice of Entrée at Dinner Personalized Wedding Cake Amenities White Glove Service Staff Three Votive Candles for Cocktail Reception and Dinner White or Ivory Floor Length Table Linen (Upgraded Linen Available at an Additional Charge) Picture Framed Table Numbers (Available in Gold or Silver) Personalized Menu Cards at Each Place Setting Preferred Parking Rates Complimentary Wedding Night Suite Complimentary Upgrade to One Bedroom Suite for Parents of the Bride and Groom at group rate Two Complimentary Changing Rooms for Attendants Preferred Guest Room Rates Photography Room *prices subject to change without notice.