Friday & Sunday Evening
Grand Ballroom Wedding Reception
Minimum  of  175  Guests

D iscover the enchantment of a Ballroom Wedding, perfect to the last detail.
Experience impressive cuisine combined with impeccable service and style -

all within the magical setting of a Great American Landmark,
reserved exclusively for that one enchanted evening.

                                

 DINNER SELECTION
(5  1/2 Hour Room Rental & Setup Included)

All Entrees Include:
Champagne Toast for all wedding guests,
Soup of the day and Gourmet Green Salad, Bread Basket,
Wedding Cake (served for dessert), Coffee and Tea.


A STYLISH TWIST TO FAMILY STYLE

THE  CELEBRATION  DINNER
                Our distinctive presentation combines London Broil, garnished with a glazed mushroom sauce, and sauteed Boneless Breast of    Chicken over a bed of penne pasta with lemon basil sauce.

ROAST LOIN OF PORK
                Served with bread dumplings and sauerkraut.

CHICKEN BREAST MARSALA (A House Specialty)
                Tender boneless Breast of Chicken sauteed in a delicate blend of butter, Marsala wine, mushrooms, and fresh herbs, served over wild rice blend.

ORANGE ROUGHY WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE   OR   ALASKAN SALMON FILET

CLASSIC DUET
                Sauteed Breast of Chicken and grilled Filet Mignon Tips.
                Also available with 6oz. or 7oz. Filet Mignon at an additional cost.

SAUTEED BREAST OF CHICKEN & SALMON   OR    ORANGE ROUGHY

SAUTEED OR GRILLED BONELESS BREAST OF CHICKEN
                Served with a choice of mushroom, lemon basil herb or our special champagne sauce.

ROASTED PRIME RIB OF BEEF
                A long-time Willowbrook favorite! Expertly seasoned and slow roasted to perfection. Served with its own natural juices.

TRADITIONAL FAMILY STYLE
                Baked Chicken, sliced Sirloin of Beef  or  Roast Pork, Polish  or  Lithuanian Sausage and Sauerkraut,  or  Italian Sausage and Mostaccioli.


Vegetarian or special diet entrees available by request.
Prices are subject to 15% gratuity & current sales tax. Prices & current sales tax are subject to change.


 


COURSE  SELECTIONS

Hors D'oeuvres served butler style (Choice of four)  -

Additional charge per person:  B.B.Q. Meatballs, Pot Stikers, Beer-battered Vegetables, Jalapeno Poppers,
 Chicken or Turkey Canapes, Antipasto Kabobs

Additional charge per person: Teriyaki Chicken Sprips, Quiche, Spanakopita, Bruschetta, Crabmeat Wraps,

 

Soups (Choice of one)

Chicken Noodle, Chicken with rice, Beef vegetable   or  Vegetable.
Cream soups additional.
Cream of Chicken, Cream of Broccoli, Cream of Mushroom, Cream of Chicken with Rice, Minestrone.

 

Salads & Dressings (Choice of one)

Gourmet Mix Garden Green Salad,
Additional charge per person:  Spinach Salad, Caesar Salad.
Dressings:  (Choice of one)  Homemade peppercorn ranch, Italian  or  creamy Italian, Raspberry vinaigrette.

 

Starches (Choice of one)

Herb Pasted potatoes, Buttered whipped potatoes, Scalloped potatoes, Wild rice blend, Spanish rice,
White steamed rice, Mostaccioli with marinara sauce  or  Alfredo sauce.
Additional charge per person:  Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Double Baked Potatoes.

 

Vegetables (Choice of one)

Fresh seasonal vegetable mix, Buttered broccoli, Green bean Almondine, Green Beans and carrots,
Additional charge per person:  Grilled mix vegetables, Fresh steamed asparagus.

 

Desserts available at additional charge per person:

Gourmet Cheesecake with Fresh Raspberry Sauce
Cheesecake with Cherry Brandy Sauce
Fresh Fruit Cups, Chocolate  or  Vanilla Mousse.

 

Willowbrook Ballroom's Executive chef Henry with 36 years experience,
takes pride in preparing and presenting only the finest cuisine.
He will be happy to customize a menu for you!

BEVERAGE SERVICE

SILVER  HOUSE  PACKAGE  BAR
For  3 hours   or   4 hours

Cluny Scotch, Castillo Rum, Gordon Gin, E &J Brandy, Peach Schnapps, Apple Pucker, Spiced Rum, Kentacky Tavern Borbon,
Montezuma Tequila, Canadian Reserve, Early Times, Blue Curacao, Seagrams 7, Coconut Rum, Gordons Vodka,
Amaretto DuBouche, Apricot Brandy, Peppermint Schapps, Long Island Iced Tea.

Wines:    Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet, Sauvignon, White Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio.
Bottled beers to include:    Bud, Bud Lite, Miller Lite, MGD, Old Style & O'Douls.

 

GOLD  PREMIUM  PACKAGE  BAR
For  4 hours

A gold premium package bar is the same as a silver house bar except that premium or "call" liquors are served.

Smirnoff Vodkla, Seagram VO, JB Scotch, Christian Brothers Brandy, Amaretto DiSaronno, Canadian Club, Malibu,
Jim Beam, Cuervo Gold Tequila, Smirnoff Flavored Vodka (Orange, Raspberry, Citrus), Midori Melon, Bacardi,
Captain Morgan, Kahlua, Southern Comfort.

All of the above listed wines & beers are included in this package PLUS: Michelob and
Heineken or Corona (choose one).

 

PLATINUM  UPGRADE  PACKAGE  BAR
For 4 hours
 

Stoli, Tanquery, Ketel One, 1800 Resposado, Adsolute, Martel, Dewars, Jack Daniels, Hennessey, Baileys.
All of the above listed wines & beers are included in this package PLUS:  Heineken and Corona.

 

DOMESTIC  BEER,  WINE  &  SODA BAR
For 4 hours

Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, Merlot.
Bottled beers to include:   Bud, Bud Lite, Miller Lite, MGD, Old Style and O'Douls.
 

Minors ages 5 to 20 will be charged $7 per person for all packages.

 

TAB  BAR

A tab bar permits each guest to order a drink of his or her choice. The drink is served and the cost is recorded on a cash register.
However, no money is accepted from the guest. At the end of the evening the total cost of drinks served, as determined by the cash register tape, is then paid by the host.

 

CASH  BAR

Persons attending a function which provides a cash bar may order and pay for the beverage of their choice.

 

WINE  AND  CHAMPAGNE

Table service of wine or champagne by the bottle or carafe is available upon request.

 

NOTE

Banquets with a tab or cash bar will be charged a $40 bartender fee.

 

PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO GRATUITY AND CURRENT SALES TAX.

The Prices to extend any package bar for 1/2 hour is $3.00 per person.

 

AMENITIES

E veryone dreams of the perfect story book wedding or banquet.
Now, you'll discover that dreams really do come true as you dine and dance the starry night away

amid the romance and history of a true-life ballroom, exclusively reserved for

you and your guests on that one enchanted evening.

  • Exclusive use of our legendary ballroom, with sweeping dance floor (largest in Chicagoland) under the glow of two magnificent Spanish Mission-style chandeliers.

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  • Expertly prepared, elegantly presented wedding/banquet menu selections.

  • Skirted bridal, gift, cake and registration tables and semi-formal linen.

  • Candelabras for head table.

  • Designer floral arrangement and votive candles, at all guest's tables.
     
     

  • Full use of multi-tiered stage complete with professional lighting, baby grand piano, state-of-the art sound system and video equipment and screens.
     

  • Fully Complete DJ booth with special effect/disco light system for dance floor.
     

  • Complimentary lighted parking for up to 500 cars.
     

  • Fully staffed in-season coat check.
     

  • Beautifully landscaped adjoining terrace, perfect for wedding ceremonies, weather permitting. Separate rooms are also available.
    (Ceremony set up fees $300 and up)
     

  • Separate Area for Photographs.
     

  • Complete Maitre d' Service throughout the Event.
     

O ur expert professionals will work with you every step of the way,
making certain your dreams become a reality.

         RESERVATIONS & DEPOSIT

To assist you in selecting the right banquet location, the Willowbrook will hold an available date in your name for seven days. However, to receive a guaranteed reservation for the date you have selected, we ask that you place a deposit of 25% of the projected cost of the banquet.

A second of 50% of the projected banquet cost is required 60 days prior to the banquet date.
(First and secound deposits should equal  75% of projected cost)

Unless other arrangements have been made, the balance of the banquet cost will be due and payable, by cashier's check or cash 7 days prior to your function.
Credit cards or personal checks are not accepted for final payment.

If initial deposit is less that 60 days from date of function -  amount of deposit must equal 75% of the estimated cost of the banquet. No refund of deposits to parties booked less than 60 days prior to date.

No refund of any deposit money should you cancel 90 days or less before date of event.

If you cancel your reservation more that 90 days before the event date, Willowbrook Ballroom will keep a 25% cancellation fee. The balance of your deposit money will be held by Willowbrook for up to one year from cancellation date. You will have the option to apply this money toward another event within that year. There is absolutely no refund of any unused portion.

If number of guests falls below the minimum guarantee Willowbrook reserves the right to change room assignments.

Our staff is available to show our banquet rooms Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday by appointment only.

Please call for an appointment (708) 839-1000.