Wedding Policies
Food Minimums
A food sales minimum is required to reserve the Marquette Ballroom. This amount constitutes the minimum amount spent on food during the event and excludes bar charges, service charges and tax. If the food minimum is not met, the difference between actual revenues and the minimum will be due. The Food minimum for the entire Marquette Ballroom on a Saturday evening is $5000.00. The Food minimum for the entire Marquette Ballroom on a Friday evening is $3500.00. A room set-up fee of $250.00 on Friday and $350.00 on Saturday will apply.
(Half Ballroom may not be available on certain dates)
Deposits
A $1500.00 deposit is required to reserve the Marquette Ballroom. The total deposit is due with your signed contract within 2 weeks of receipt. All deposits will be applied directly toward the final food and beverage bill. This deposit is non-refundable.
Guarantee and Payment
A final number of attendees are required three business days prior to your reception. Two day prior to your reception an estimated bill of all food and beverage charges incurred throughout your event (based on your guaranteed count) will be calculated and payment for that amount will be received.
Service Charge and Tax
An 18% service charge and 5% sales tax will be added to the final food and beverage items. The service charge is taxable by law in the state of Wisconsin.
Menu Prices
Menu selection, room set up and other wedding detail must be submitted to your Event Manager three weeks prior to your wedding. The menu prices are our current rates and may be subject to change. Definite pricing will be confirmed 60 days prior to your wedding date. If you require special menus our Event Manager will work with you in creating a special menu. Children's menus may be available upon request.
Cake Cutting
The staff of the Best Western Bridgewood Resort Hotel will cut and serve your wedding cake, clean cake pieces, and box left over cake. A $50.00 fee will apply.
Private Bar Charges
A $50.00 charge is assessed for each private bar requested. This charge includes the appropriate number of bartenders to service your group.
Food and Beverage Policies
The sale and service of alcoholic beverages are regulated by the Wisconsin State Liquor Commission. As a licensee, the Bridgewood Resort and Hotel is responsible for the administration of these regulations. It is our policy; therefore, that liquor cannot be brought into function rooms from outside resources. (Wis. State 125.32 (6))
Alcoholic beverages will be dispensed by a licensed bartender at all functions. Everyone consuming alcoholic beverages must be of legal drinking age.
No food may be allowed in any function room of the hotel from outside sources according to Wisconsin Administrative code (DH & SS, Section 196.07). The only exception is the wedding cake.
For liability reasons, leftover food cannot be taken out of the function rooms or off the premises.
Sleeping Rooms
A discounted guest room block will be set aside at the time that you book your wedding reception. The hotel cannot guarantee additional rooms beyond the original room block. Guests are responsible for making their own sleeping room reservation 21 days or more prior to their arrival date. Any rooms from the block not reserved at that time will be released and turned into available hotel inventory.
Gifts
If you would like assistance from our security officer in removing gifts from the reception area, this must be requested by 10:00pm. If you require a cart please contact the Front Desk and someone will be happy to assist you.
Lost Items
The Bridgewood Resort and Hotel is not responsible for any items not removed at the end of your wedding reception. This includes items like: toasting glasses, guest books, wedding cake pillars or vases that need to be returned to the florist or bakery.
