Grand River Center > Weddings

All prices in this menu are subject to change. An 18% Service Charge & 7% Sales Tax will be added.

Hors D’Oeuvre Suggestions
(priced per 50 pieces)

BBQ Meatballs
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Spring Rolls
Chicken Kabobs
Chicken Tenders
Swedish Meatballs
Coconut Shrimp
Pot Stickers
Silver Dollar Sandwiches
Jumbo Chilled Shrimp
Cucumber & Salmon Mousse
Ham & Asparagus Wraps

$45.00
$75.00
$65.00
$75.00
$65.00
$45.00
$75.00
$50.00
$65.00
$125.00
$50.00
$60.00

Mini Quiche
Mini Crab Cakes
Beef Kabobs
Buffalo Wings
Mozzarella Sticks
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Rumaki
Turkey Pinwheels
Proscuitto with Melon
Fruit & Cheese Kabobs

$50.00
$75.00
$75.00
$65.00
$65.00
$75.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$45.00

Display Tray Suggestions

Imported & Domestic Cheese
Served with Crackers

Fresh Vegetable Tray
Served with Ranch or Dill Dip

Fresh Sliced Fruit Display
Assorted Fresh Seasonal Melons & Berries

Antipasto Display
Served with Roasted Garlic & Assorted Breads

Smoked Salmon $150.00 per 6 lbs.
Served with Traditional Condiments

Assorted Deli Meats & Cheeses
Served with Assorted Fresh Rolls

*Trays are purchased by dollar amount.
For example, you order a $200 tray of Assorted Fresh Fruit.

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Beautify your cake plate with this delicious homemade addition. A sure way to “WOW” guests!
1.50 each*

Plated Dinner Salad Choices

Caesar Style
* * *
Romaine Lettuce, Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Grape Tomatoes & Garlic Croutons
Served with Caesar Dressing on the Side

Chef’s Garden Salad
* * *
Fresh Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Sliced Cucumbers, Shredded Carrots & Red Cabbage
Dressing Options (served on the side):
French | Ranch | Raspberry Vinaigrette | Balsamic Vinaigrette

Spinach Salad with Toasted Almonds & Fresh Strawberries
* * *
Served with a Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing on the Side

Spinach Salad with Toasted Almonds & Mandarin Oranges
* * *
Served with a Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing on the Side

Plated Children’s Entrée

Chicken Strips
* * *
Served with French Fries & Fruit Cup
$8.00 per child; 12 & under*

Vegetarian Entrée

Grilled Vegetable Shish-Kabob
* * *
Served on a bed of Brown Rice
$16.95 per person*

Plated Dinner Suggestions

Our Plated Entrée Selections Include:
Choice of Salad, Choice of Starch & Seasonal Vegetable, Dinner Rolls with Piped Butter & Served Coffee

*all sauces are homemade by our award winning sous chef

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Dinner Duets
* * *
Charbroiled Filet Mignon
Grilled & Accompanied by Your Choice of one of the following:

Lobster Stuffed Scampi
Breast of Chicken Provolone Chardonnay
Sautéed Shrimp A la Scampi
Roasted Salmon with Spinach Tarragon Sauce
$31.95 per person*
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Charbroiled Filet Mignon
* * *
Finished with a Classic Sauce Béarnaise
$27.95 per person*

Grilled New York Strip Steak
* * *
Choice of Midwestern Beef, Charbroiled & Finished with a Roasted Garlic Merlot Butter
$23.95 per person*

Garlic & Herb Crusted Prime Rib
* * *
Herb Crusted Prime Rib Roasted to Perfection, Served with a Cabernet Au Jus
$23.95 per person*

Grilled Center Cut Pork Chop
* * *
Lollipop Cut, Thick & Tender, Finished with a Cranberry Demi-Glaze
$18.95 per person*

Breast of Chicken Cordon Bleu
* * *
A Marinated Breast of Chicken, Ham & Swiss Cheese, slightly breaded and baked to perfection. Finished with a Mornay Sauce
$18.95 per person*

Plated Roast Beef
* * *
English Cut Roast Beef, Finished with your choice of a Cabernet Jus Lie Sauce or
a Roasted Shallot & Mushroom Demi-Glaze
$16.95 per person*

Broiled Atlantic Salmon
* * *
Filet of Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Pan Roasted & Finished with a Spinach Tarragon Sauce
$16.95 per person*

Jack Daniel’s Chicken
* * *
Tender Marinated Breast of Chicken, Sautéed Golden Brown & Finished with a Homemade Sauce using Jack Daniel’s Whiskey
$16.95 per person*

Raspberry (or) Cranberry Chicken
* * *
Tender Marinated Breast of Chicken, Sautéed Golden Brown & Finished with your choice of
a Raspberry or Cranberry Demi-Glaze
$16.95 per person*

Roast Pork Loin
* * *
Center Cut, Tender Iowa Pork, Roasted to Perfection.
Finished with a Roasted Shallot & Mushroom Demi-Glaze.
$16.95 per person*

Chicken Riesling
* * *
Tender, Marinated Breast of Chicken, Sautéed Golden Brown & Finished with
Riesling, Shallots, Red Pepper & Crumbled Bacon Cream Sauce
$16.95 per person*

Chicken Marsala
* * *
Tender Marinated Breast of Chicken, Grilled & Finished with a Marsala Sauce
$16.95 per person*

Chicken Chardonnay
* * *
Tender, Marinated Breast of Chicken, Grilled & Finished with
a Chardonnay Wine Sauce
other available sauces: Hunter | Teriyaki
$16.95 per person*

Starch Suggestions:
Au Gratin Potatoes | Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Herb Roasted Red Potatoes | Rice Pilaf

Vegetable Suggestions:
Brandied Carrots | Broccoli with Cheese Sauce | Green Bean Almondine | Rivera Vegetable Blend

Homemade Sorbet
Used throughout Europe as a way to cleanse the palate in between courses, intermezzos are usually small, light and refreshing.

The wait staff would serve your guests our signature homemade sorbet after salads
in preparation of the main entrée.
$1.95 per person*

Coffee Bar
*Top 2009 Trend as seen in Elegant Bride, Grace Ormond & theknot.com!
Regular & De-Café Coffee, Assorted Creamers, Four (4) Syrup Flavors, Chocolate Shavings,
Whipped Cream, Sugar Sticks & Cinnamon Shakers
$200 flat fee / up to 300 guests
$250 flat fee / up to 450 guests
$300 flat fee / up to 600 guests
600+ guests / price upon request

Silver Buffet Dinner
$16.95 per person
$8.95 children 12 & under

First Course Options... Please Select One:
* * *
Traditional Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing
Chef’s Garden Salad
Spinach Salad with Toasted Almonds & Fresh Strawberries
Spinach Salad with Toasted Almonds & Mandarin Oranges

Dressing Options... Please Select Two:
* * *
French | Ranch | Raspberry Vinaigrette | Balsamic Vinaigrette

Entrée Options... Please Select Two:
* * *
Baked Ham with Apple Raisin Glaze
Baked Tilapia with Lemon Buerre Blanc
Classic Beef a la Bourguignon with Spaetzle
Chicken Chardonnay
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Teriyaki
Lemon Baked Cod
Pepper Steak with Onions (*Chef suggests Rice Pilaf as Starch)
Roast Beef Au Jus

Starch Options... Please Select Two:
* * *
Au Gratin Potatoes | Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Herb Roasted Red Potatoes | Rice Pilaf

Vegetable Options…Please Select Two:
* * *
Braised Cabbage | Brandied Carrots | Broccoli with Cheese Sauce | Corn O’Brien
Green Bean Almondine | Lemon Pepper Cauliflower | Rivera Vegetable Blend

Dinner Includes:
Dinner Rolls with Butter, Coffee & Iced Tea Station

Gold Buffet Dinner
$19.95 per person
$10.95 children 12 & under

First Course Options... Please Select One:
* * *
Traditional Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing
Chef’s Garden Salad
Spinach Salad with Toasted Almonds & Fresh Strawberries
Spinach Salad with Toasted Almonds & Mandarin Oranges

Dressing Options... Please Select Two:
* * *
French | Ranch | Raspberry Vinaigrette | Balsamic Vinaigrette

Entrée Options... Please Select Two:
* * *
Beef Tips Sauté a la Deutsche (*Chef suggests Rice Pilaf as Starch)
Jack Daniel’s Chicken
Raspberry Chicken
Grilled Pork Chops with Blackberry Sauce
Grilled Salmon with Dill Sauce
Cranberry Demi-Glaze Chicken
Picatta Chicken
Roasted Pork Loin with Gingersnap Gravy
Chef Carved Baron of Beef

Starch Options... Please Select Two:
* * *
Au Gratin Potatoes | Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Herb Roasted Red Potatoes
Long Grain & Wild Rice | Oven Roasted Dijon & Thyme Potatoes

Vegetable Options…Please Select Two:
* * *
Braised Cabbage | Brandied Carrots | Broccoli with Cheese Sauce | Corn O’Brien
Green Bean Almondine | Lemon Pepper Cauliflower | Rivera Vegetable Blend

Dinner Includes:
Dinner Rolls with Butter, Coffee & Ice Tea Station

Platinum Buffet Dinner
$26.95 per person
$13.95 children 12 & under

First Course Options... Please Select One:
* * *
Traditional Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing
Chef’s Garden Salad
Spinach Salad with Toasted Almonds & Fresh Strawberries
Spinach Salad with Toasted Almonds & Mandarin Oranges

Dressing Options... Please Select Two:
* * *
French | Ranch | Raspberry Vinaigrette | Bleu Cheese | Balsamic Vinaigrette

Entrée Options... Please Select Two:
* * *
Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
Beef Medallions with Cognac Sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Mornay Sauce
Chicken Florentine with Spinach Pine Nut Sauce
Chef Carved Prime Rib Au Jus
Seared Pork Medallions with Tart Cherry Sauce
Orange Roughy in a Citrus Burre-Blanc Sauce

Starch Options…Please Select Two:
* * *
Au Gratin Potatoes | Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Herb Roasted Red Potatoes
Long Grain & Wild Rice | Oven Roasted Dijon & Thyme Potatoes

Vegetable Options... Please Select Two:
* * *
Braised Cabbage | Brandied Carrots | Broccoli with Cheese Sauce | Corn O’Brien
Green Bean Almondine | Lemon Pepper Cauliflower | Rivera Vegetable Blend

Dinner Includes:
Dinner Rolls with Butter, Coffee & Ice Tea Station

* The Grand River Center Exclusive Chocolate Fountain *

Chocolate Fountains are quickly becoming a must have at weddings. In fact, the chocolate fountain can be used at just about any event where you are looking to amaze guests, attract attention, or make a lasting impression. If you are looking for something fun & unique, our Chocolate Fountain is sure to please!

Chocolate Fountain Rental
$200.00

Accompaniments:
* * *

Rice Krispie Treats
Pound Cake
Petite Peanut Butter Cookies
Mini Pretzels
Strawberries
Banana pieces
Cherries
Petite Crème Puffs
Large Marshmallows

$20 per 50
$20 per 50
$20 per 50
$3.95 per pound
Market price per pound
$2.95 per pound
$13.95 per 50
$30 per 50
$4.95 per pound

A/V Equipment Rental
* * *
GRC Video Package $250
includes: L.C.D. Projector, D.V.D. or Laptop, In-Room or
Portable Screen, Audio Cables, A/V Cart, Technician Fee

L.C.D. Projector $200

D.V.D. Player $25

Gateway Laptop $50

30” Sony Flat-screen T.V. w/ D.V.D. $25

Audio Cables $10

n/Room or Portable Screen $30

A/V Cart $10

Technician Fee $45

LIQUOR

WELL CALL PREMIUM

5 O'Clock Vodka Smirnoff Absolut

5 O'Clock Gin Beefeater Bombay

Paramount Rum Bacardi

Captain Morgan

Malibu

McGregor's Scotch Dewar's

5 Star Whiskey Kessler Maker's Mark

Jack Daniel's Crown Royal

Southern Comfort

Canadian Club

Seagram's 7

Seagram's VO

Jim Beam

Montezuma Jose Cuervo

Paramount Brandy Paul Masson Brandy

Apple Pucker

Peach Schnapps

Peppermint Schnapps

Amaretto Disaronno

Bailey's

Kahlua

WELL CALL PREMIUM

CASH: $4.00 $4.50 $5.00

HOST: $4.00 $4.50 $5.00

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Wine & Champagne

Our “House Wine” is Sycamore Lane.
The bar is stocked with Merlot, Chardonnay & White Zinfandel.

CASH:        $4.25/glass
HOST:        $15.95/bottle

Andre Champagne:    $18.95/bottle
Tosti Asti Spumante: $24.95/bottle

Bottle Beer
	DOMESTIC	IMPORT
	Miller Lite	Heineken
	Bud Light	Corona
	Budweiser
	Michelob Ultra
	O'Doul's

	DOMESTIC	IMPORT
CASH:	$3.00	$4.00
HOST:	$2.75	$3.75

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Half-Barrel (keg):

Domestic $200

Miller Lite

Bud Light

Budweiser

Michelob Ultra

Coors Light

Busch Light

Premium & Import (2 week ordering notice required)

Killian's Red (5.2g) $100

Blue Moon (15.5g) $250

Boulevard Wheat or Pale Ale (5.2g) $110

Sam Adams (5.2g) $125

Bergoff Dark (7.75g) $115

Harp Lager (13.2g) $275

Newcastle Brown (13.2g) $285

Bass Ale (13.2g) $300

Heineken (13.2g) $235

Leinenkugel Honey (15.5g) $250

Amber Bock (15.5g) $250

Bacardi Razz (5.2g) $125

M.G.D. (15.5g)
$200

Fat Tire (15.5g) $250

*Prices are subject to change without notice. Our selection is not limited to this list. If you have a favorite beverage that is not listed, please inquire with your Event Planner or the Beverage Director.

Mr. Chris Capozzoli
Beverage Director | Grand River Center
(563) 690-1339 | ccapozzoli@grandrivercenter.com

Gift Opening & Post-Reception Brunch

CELEBRATION OPTIONS

        Grand Harbor Resort:

        Platinum A - Level 2
        Adjacent to the patio with windows revealing a view of the Mississippi River.
        Occupancy: 50
        Room Rental: $75

        Platinum B - Level 2
        Adjacent to the patio with windows revealing a view of the Mississippi River.
        Occupancy: 30
        Room Rental: $50

        *if you serve a plated breakfast or breakfast buffet to your guests, room rental fee is waived.

        Grand River Center:

        River Room - Level 3
        -Premier all glass room with veranda extending over the Mississippi River.
        -Occupancy: 120 (12 rounds of 10)
        -Food & Beverage Minimum: $1,000

* Menu Suggestions *

Plated Breakfast Choices
All breakfast selection served with fresh pastries and 100% Colombian coffee and decaf

Traditional $8.95
***
Choice of Chilled Juice
Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs
Choice of Bacon or Sausage Patties
Breakfast Potatoes

Classic Eggs Benedict $12.95
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Choice of Chilled Juice
Classic Eggs Benedict
Breakfast Potatoes

Breakfast Buffet Choices

Country Buffet $12.95
***
(20 Person Minimum)
Chilled Orange Juice
Fresh Sliced Fruit Tray
Chef’s Assortment of Breakfast Pastries
Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast Potatoes
Bacon or Sausage Patties
Fresh Baked Biscuits
Country Sausage Gravy

The Sunrise Buffet $10.95
***
(20 Person Minimum)
Chilled Orange Juice
Fresh Sliced Fruit Tray
Chefs Assortment of Breakfast Pastries
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon or Sausage Patties
Breakfast Potatoes

The Ultimate Breakfast Buffet $13.95
***
(20 person Minimum)
Fresh Chilled Juice Bar
Slice Fresh Fruit Display
Chef’s Assortment of Breakfast Pastries
Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast Potatoes
Corned Beef Hash
Cheese Blintz w/ Raspberry Sauce
Fresh Baked Biscuits & Country Sausage Gravy

Continental $6.95
***
Assorted Fruit Juices
Breakfast Pastries
Fresh Sliced Fruit
100% Colombian Coffee & Decaf
Specialty Tea Selections

Deluxe Continental $9.50
***
Assorted Breakfast Pastries
Fresh Sliced Fruit Tray
Bagels & Cream Cheese
Fruit Yogurt & Granola Topping
100% Colombian Coffee & Decaf
Specialty Tea Selections

A La Carte

(Priced per Dozen)
Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant
English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich
Assorted Muffins
Fresh Baked Danish
Bagels and Cream Cheese

***
100% Columbian Coffee & Decaf
Specialty Herbal Teas
Iced Tea
Fruit Punch
Assorted Juices
Bottled Water
Assorted Sport Drinks
Assorted Coke Products
Milk & Chocolate Milk $26
$26
$15
$17.50
$16

$15/gal
$1/bag
$15/gal
$15/gal
$15/gal
$2/each
$2/each
$2/can
$15/gal

Grand River Center Wedding Reception Policies & Guidelines

Deposits and Payment: IMPORTANT
We require a non-refundable deposit with the returned contract. This deposit will be used to confirm your reception location & will be applied towards your master account. Prior to the day of your reception, the guaranteed portion of the bill must be paid. At this time you are also required to submit a credit card number as collateral. We will not charge your credit card if the remaining balance is paid by the first Tuesday following your event. Acceptable forms of payment include: Cash, Check, Master Card, Visa, & American Express. Payments can be made in person or by phone.

Guarantee:
A guarantee of the number of persons attending your event is required by noon five days prior to your reception. This number is not subject to reduction. If no guarantee is received, the contracted number of guests will be considered the guarantee.

Room Rental:
No room rental will be charged if food & beverage minimums are achieved. Food and beverage minimums vary, depending on room. Friday evenings & dates January - March; no food & beverage minimums. Depost is $1,000.

Cancellation:
Please see contract for cancellation policies.

Food and Beverage Service:
The Grand River Center will adhere to all federal, state and local laws with regard to food & beverage. The Grand River Center will neither serve alcoholic beverages to anyone under the legal drinking age, nor to any persons considered intoxicated. Therefore, it is the Grand River Center’s policy that no liquor, beer or wine may be brought in from outside sources.

All food & beverage consumed on property must be purchased through the Grand River Center. (wedding cake/desserts excluded)

The Grand River Center prohibits the removal of food from the function by individuals with the group. (wedding cake/desserts excluded)

Cake Cutting:
The customer shall be responsible for all of the cake parts at the end of the event.
If the client would like the Grand River Center staff to cut the cake, there will be a $50.00 charge.

Policies:

• Confetti, rice & glitter are prohibited.
• All decorations, gifts, & belongings must be removed from premises immediately after your event.
• We are not responsible for any lost or stolen articles.
• All menu items must be finalized 30 business days prior to your event.
• No beverages are to be carried in the Grand River Center.
• No food or beverages are to leave the premises (wedding cake excluded).
• You will be provided the minimum amount of tables needed to comfortably seat your guests.
• You will be given a six (6) hour time period for your reception. Each additional hour is $250.00 in advance or $500 when extension is requested the night of event.