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716 LAMONT ST | ABERDEEN, SD 57401 Dear Wedding Planners, The Dakota Event Center featuring Mavericks Steak & Cocktails, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites and the Hampton Inn & Suites of Aberdeen is pleased to have the opportunity to host your special day.
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Contracts The renter will be required to sign a Wedding Contract and an Event Order Contract (which contains your final menu). The Wedding contract will be signed at the time of booking to secure your event space and the Event Order contract will be signed when your menu is finalized.
Guest Count Final guest count is due 72 hours prior to the event date. Final guest count for special order food items are due three (3) weeks prior to the event date. Any changes made after this date may result in extra charges and may not be able to be accommodated. For buffet style, we will set up and prepare 5% over your guarantee count at no additional cost to you. For plated meals, the host will be billed for the guaranteed number of guests or the actual number of guests served, whichever is greater.
Menu Selection All event order contracts must be submitted no later than three (3) weeks prior to the event date. Menu prices are subject to change and will be locked in when you sign your event order contract. You have the option to sign the event order contract up to six (6) months prior to the event date. Any changes made after the event order contract has been signed may result in extra charges and will require a new event order contract to be signed. Entrée selection on all served events is limited to two items unless pre-approved by the Head Chef.
Food & Beverage Policy All food and drinks must be purchased through Mavericks Steak & Cocktails with the exception of mints, cake and punch. Due to state health code, no leftover food will be allowed to be removed from the premises. All food will be prepared and ready to be served at the time requested by the hosting party. If the hosting party is not ready to eat at time specified, Mavericks Steak & Cocktails will guarantee the quality of food for up to 30 minutes after the agreed starting time and will not be held responsible for loss of food quality after that time.
Bartenders are required for all cash and host bars. If bar sales are less than $250.00, a fee of $75.00 per bartender will be applied to the final bill. Last call for alcohol is 1:00 am. All food and beverage prices will be charged 7% sales tax and an 18% service fee. No alcohol will be purchased or consumed by anyone under the age of 21 or anyone who appears to be intoxicated. Violators will be asked to leave the premises and could result in the termination of alcohol sales at the event and Aberdeen authorities will be called.
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Deposit & Payment Schedule At time of booking – A signed wedding contract and a deposit of half the room rental fee is due to secure your space
60 days prior to event date – A deposit of 25% of the estimated food cost is due. -If the event order contract is signed more than 60 days prior to the event date, a deposit of 25% of the estimated food cost is due at that time.
3 weeks prior to event date – The event order contract is due if not already submitted.
72 hours prior to event date – Final guest count is due.
All deposits are non refundable if the event is canceled six (6) months or less prior to the event date.
We accept Cash, Cashier’s Check, Money Order or Credit Card.
Damage Policy The Dakota Event Center is a non smoking facility. In the event that a guest is found smoking or damage is found as a result of smoking, it will result in a $300 fine and the cost of replacement will be billed to the hosting party. In the event that there is damage to the facility, linens, equipment, or any additional cleaning is needed associated with your event, it will be billed directly to the hosting party. Damaged property will be billed as a cost to replace and cleaning will be billed at $15.00 per person/hour.
Liability The renter assumes full responsibility for any injury, theft, loss or damages to its guests, the guests’ property, to The Dakota Event Center or any third party. The Dakota Event Center assumes no responsibility for any injury or loss or damage resulting from the event.
The Dakota Event Center will not assume any responsibility for damage or loss of merchandise or articles left in the banquet facility. Any and all articles including decorations need to be taken with you before vacating the banquet facility the night of your event unless prior arrangements have been made.
Weather Weather in South Dakota can be unpredictable. The Dakota Event Center cannot be held responsible for inclement weather the day of the event.
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Wedding Planning Guide Wedding Planning Guide Wedding Party Information
Bride’s Name: Groom’s Name: Address: Address:
Phone: Phone:
Wedding Details
Date: Time: Ceremony Location: Number of Expected Guests: Arrival time of Wedding Party:
Wedding Colors/Accent Details:
Setup Please confirm with the manager what time the room will be available for the decorating and music setup.
DJ/Band/Dance Name of DJ or Band: Phone: Arrival Time for Set-up:
Wedding Decorator/Coordinator Name of Decorator: Phone: Arrival Time for Set-up:
Florist Name of Florist servicing the wedding: Phone:
Dakota Event Center.com 605-262-2600 Wedding Planning Guide Wedding Planning Guide Food Service Menu: Please indicate the menu items you have selected:
Type of meal service: Plate served to each guest Buffet Line If you selected a buffet, do you want the head table to have full service for $5.00 per person? If yes, how many guests do you expect to be served at the head table?
Beverage Service: Do you wish to have a bar available at your wedding? If yes, what type: Cash Bar (guest pay for their own drinks) Host Bar (wedding party pays for the drinks) Host Bar from p.m. to p.m. Drink Tickets at $3.50 each How Many?
Do you wish to provide a keg of beer? (Max of two 16 gallon) If yes, what type?
Would you like wine or champagne service? (extra charges apply) Head Table: what type(s)? Reserved Table: what type(s)? Guest Tables: what type(s)?
Dakota Event Center.com 605-262-2600 Wedding Planning Guide Wedding Planning Guide Wedding Cake/Punch Cake Made By: Deliver Information: Date: Time: (Please confirm with the manager as to when the cake can be set up) Number and types of table needed for cake: Who is cutting and serving the cake: Desired type of punch: Punch provided by: Dakota Event Center Client Who is serving the punch: Note: The Dakota Event Center will provide glasses, napkins, and punch bowl unless customer supplies their own.
Table Set-up/Accents The layout of your wedding will be determined at the final planning session, please examine the final room map and verify that everything is in order and placed where you want it to be. Head Table Number at head table: On Risers: On Floor: Special Instructions:
Reserved Tables: Number of reserved tables: Location: Special Instructions:
Linens & Napkins: Champagne Colored (provided at no charge) Colors (provided at a charge of $.25 cents per napkin & $1.50 per table cloth) Color Requested: Please indicate how you wish to have the napkin folded Fan folded in a glass Tent folded on the table
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Wedding Menu Mavericks Steak & Cocktails Wedding Menu Hor d’oevres
Chislic $100.00 Buffalo Wings (hot, mild or BBQ) $100.00 Meatballs (Swedish or BBQ) $75.00 BBQ Cocktail Franks $75.00 Spinach Artichoke Dip with ciabatta Bread $75.00 Meat & Cheese Platter $75.00 Crab Dip w/ Assorted Crackers $75.00 Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter $55.00 Trail Mix $50.00 Fresh Vegetable Tray with Dip $45.00 Party Mix $40.00 Chips and Salsa $30.00 Pretzels $25.00 Shrimp Cocktail (each) $2.00 Egg Rolls (each) $1.00 Each item serves approximately 25 guests unless noted. Minimum 25 pieces per order. Desserts Cheesecake $3.95 Gourmet cheesecake topped with cherry, blueberry or strawberry.
Homemade Tiramisu $4.95 Light custard and ladyfingers soaked in coffee liqueur then dusted with cocoa.
Carrot Cake $3.95 Moist carrot cake with nuts and cream cheese icing.
Turtle Cheesecake $4.25 Graham cracker crust with chocolate fudge, caramel, pecans and whipped cream.
Homemade peach Cobbler $3.95 Sliced peaches in sauce with oatmeal clusters and served with ice cream.
Mini Royal Cheesecakes $1.50 Assortment of mini royal cheesecakes.
Dessert Bars $1.50 Assortment of dessert bars.
All prices are subject to an 18% service fee and 7% sales tax, All prices are subject to change. All prices are per person unless noted otherwise.
Dakota Event Center.com 605-262-2600 Wedding Menu Dinner Buffets
One Entrée Two Entrées Three Entrées Choose 2 Salads Choose 2 Salads Choose 2 Salads Choose 1 Vegetable Choose 2 Vegetables Choose 2 Vegetables Choose 1 Potato Choose 2 Potatoes Choose 2 Potatoes $12.95 $15.95 $18.95
Entrée Selections Roasted Pork Loin with (choice of apple-bacon demi-glaze or rosemary scented demi-glaze) Chicken Breast with (choice of marsala sauce or tequila-lime sauce) Roast Beef Turkey and Dressing Baked Ham (choice of honey dijon or pineapple glaze) Fettuccini Alfredo Tilapia with (choice of lemon-herb butter sauce or Hawaiian salsa) Chef Carved Prime Rib (add $5.95 per person) Chef Carved Ham (add $1.95 per person)
Salads Fresh Green Lettuce Salad Cottage Cheese Potato Salad Try our seasonal Fresh Fruit Medley or Caesar Salad Pasta Salad for $1.00 per person. (choice of Italian, Greek, or Crab)
Vegetables Green Beans Almandine Super Sweet Tri Corn Caramelized Baby Carrots Sugar Snap Peas Asparagus Seasonal Fresh Steamed Vegetable Blend
Potatoes Baked Potato Au Gratin Garlic Cheddar Mashed Mashed Potatoes Wild Rice Blend Roasted Root Mashed Potatoes Roasted Red Potatoes Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
All dinner buffets are served with rolls and butter, coffee and iced tea.
- Minimum 35 guests, under 35 add $1.00 per person. - To have the head table served plated style add $5.00 per person.
All prices are subject to an 18% service fee and 7% sales tax, All prices are subject to change. All prices are per person unless noted otherwise.
Dakota Event Center.com 605-262-2600 Wedding Menu Plated Dinners
Chicken Parmesan $15.95 Two lightly breaded chicken breasts served with marinara sauce over a bed of angel hair pasta. Served with a breadstick. (Does not include a potato choice)
Chicken Marsala $14.95 Two boneless chicken breast served with marsala sauce.
Roasted Turkey & Dressing $14.95 Slow-roasted turkey served with dressing and homemade gravy.
Roasted Pork Loin $14.95 Boneless pork loin served with choice of apple-bacon demi-glaze or rosemary scented demi-glaze.
Orange Roughy $17.95 Boneless white fish oven-broiled with just the right amount of butter. Served with a lemon wedge and choice of lemon-herb butter sauce or Hawaiian salsa.
Chicken Oscar $16.95 Two boneless chicken breasts topped with asparagus, crab meat and Hollandaise sauce.
Roast Beef $14.95 Slow-cooked tender roast beef full of flavor. Served with creamy horseradish.
Chicken FeTtuccini Alfredo $13.95 Grilled chicken breast served over a bed of fettuccini noodles and topped with creamy alfredo sauce. Served with a breadstick. (Does not include a potato choice)
Tequila Lime Chicken $15.95 Two boneless chicken breasts served with a light tequila-lime sauce.
All plated dinners are served with a garden salad and choice of dressing, potato and vegetable selection, rolls with butter, coffee and iced tea. (Except where noted)
Try our caesar salad for $1.00 per person.
All prices are subject to an 18% service fee and 7% sales tax, All prices are subject to change. All prices are per person unless noted otherwise.
Dakota Event Center.com 605-262-2600 Wedding Menu Steak Dinners
Ribeye 12 oz. $20.95 This hand-cut favorite is from the most flavorful part of the rib.
New York Strip 12 oz. $21.95 This full-flavored boneless loin strip is cut from the center and trimmed to perfection.
Top Sirloin 8 oz. $15.95 This steak has great texture and is distinctively flavorful. 12 oz. $18.95
Filet Mignon 6 oz. $22.95 This bacon-wrapped tenderloin is known for its tenderness. 9 oz. $26.95
Prime Rib 8 oz. $16.95 This cut is aged and slow-roasted to insure top quality. 12 oz. $20.95
Top any steak with Marchand De Vin sauce, Rosemary scented demi- glaze or our signature Jack Daniels glaze for $1.50 per person.
Try one of our signature sides 4 broiled shrimp for $7.00 per person 8 oz. lobster tail for $16.00 per person 1/2 pound snow crab legs for $7.00 per person
All steak dinners are served with a garden salad and choice of dressing, potato and vegetable selection, rolls with butter, coffee and iced tea. Try our caesar salad for $1.00 per person.
Potato Choices Baked Potato Au Gratin Garlic Cheddar Mashed Mashed Potatoes Wild Rice Blend Roasted Root Mashed Potatoes Roasted Red Potatoes Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable Choices Green Beans Almandine Sugar Snap Peas Caramelized Baby Carrots Seasonal Fresh Steamed Vegetable Blend Super Sweet Tri Corn Asparagus
All prices are subject to an 18% service fee and 7% sales tax, All prices are subject to change. All prices are per person unless noted otherwise.
Dakota Event Center.com 605-262-2600 Wedding Menu Bar Services
Domestic Kegs: (16 gallon) $195 Import/Specialty: We have a variety of import and specialty Bud Light, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, beer available upon request. Imports & Specialty beer orders Michelob Golden Draft Light, Miller Lite are required three (3) weeks prior to the event date. See manager for pricing and availability. Maximum of two kegs per event.
Host Bar A tab of all drinks consumed will be kept for one final bill. Host bars can be run for the duration of the event or for any amount of time specified. Well Brands $3.50 Premium Brands $4.00 Top Shelf $4.50 & up Domestic Beer $3.50 Import/Specialties $3.75 House Wine $4.00 Premium Wine $4.50 Bottled Wine $14.00 Champagne - see manager for pricing
Drink Tickets Hosts of the event can determine a set number of tickets in advance and pass them out during the time of the event. You will be charged only for the tickets redeemed. Ticket prices are $3.50 each and can be used only for well drinks and domestic beer.
Cash Bar Drinks will be paid for by the guests of the event and no tabs will be kept. Last call for alcohol is 1:00 a.m. (Credit cards accepted at all bars) Beverages
Fresh Brewed Coffee (per gallon) $14.00 Iced Tea (per gallon) $14.00 Lemonade (per gallon) $14.00 Fruit Punch (per gallon) $14.00 Flavored Tea (per bag) $1.00 Milk (per carafe) $9.00 Fruit Juice (per carafe) $9.00 Assorted Soft Drinks (each) $2.00 Bottled Water (each) $1.00
All prices are subject to an 18% service fee and 7% sales tax, All prices are subject to change. All prices are per person unless noted otherwise.
Dakota Event Center.com 605-262-2600 THANK YOU FOR PLANNING YOUR EVENT at
Dakota EvEnt CEntEr.Com
605-262-2600 716 Lamont St | aBErDEEn, SD 57401
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