Castle Ridge Weddings

HAPPILY EVER AFTER The Castle on the Lake

About Castle Ridge

Nestled on scenic lakefront shores in Centralia, Illinois, Castle Ridge offers beautiful settings for your dream wedding. Combining breathtaking lake views, rich trees, and an interior that radiates elegance, we guarantee you’ll fall in love with Castle Ridge. This is where your story begins...

At Southern Illinois’ premiere wedding destination, your experience here at Castle Ridge is unmatched. We offer picturesque indoor and outdoor options for your festivities, from intimate gatherings, to spectacular celebrations. You tell us how you envision your special day - we’ll take care of the rest.

Castle Ridge,

is

It’s about connecting with people, from both near and far, to make a lasting impression. Our goal is to show our love for service at every interaction and positively impact the community around us.

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At

our highest mission

to create profound and meaningful experiences.

We are so happy you are considering Castle Ridge to start your happily-ever-after. We want you to not only enjoy your experience, but we also want you to enjoy the planning process and look forward to the steps along the way

We want to get to know you and what is important to you. We want your wedding to feel and look like you. We want it to be your style and pace. We want you to look back on this event for the rest of your life and say, “Our wedding was an absolute dream.” - MacKenzie We would love to schedule a phone consult or tour to discuss your wedding day vision and needs.

Passed Hors d’oeuvres

Action Stations

Formal Plated Dinners

Family Style Service

Served Buffet Service

Late Night Snack Stations

Custom Menus

Coordination Service

Amenities

Event Spaces

With a variety of distinctive indoor and outdoor settings for cocktail hours, ceremonies and receptions, our experienced and professional event planners can meet all of your wedding day needs. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that welcome the warmth of natural light, the elegant Great Hall is an ideal venue for medium to large formal dinners and dancing. Our private dining rooms are perfect for more intimate gatherings.

The Greenhouse

Rooftop

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Forever Cypress

The Greenhouse

Great Hall

Ballrooms

Conference Center

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 3

Wedding Packages

CEREMONY ONLY ..................................................................................................................... starting at $899

2-hour rental for up to 50 guests on the property at Castle Ridge.

Each Additional Guest $6

Includes Ceremony Chairs (Setup & Tear Down) and Two hour window of choice (based upon availability) for photos and ceremony.

RECEPTION ONLY

4-hour Reception venue rental for up tp 50 guests .................................................................. starting at $2399

Each Additional Guest .............................................................................................................................................. $8

Includes Tables and white Chiavari chairs for reception.

Access to the contracted reception location 2 hours prior to reception the day of for decorating and vendors.

Detailed wedding planning checklist to help guide your planning journey.

1 Two week out appointment to go over final details with final headcount.

CEREMONY + RECEPTION ................................................................................................. starting at $2999

5-hour Ceremony & Reception venue rental for up to 50 guests

Each Additional Guest .............................................................................................................................................. $8

Includes Ceremony site of choice. White padded folding chairs for the ceremony. Tables and white Chiavari chairs for reception.

Access to the contracted ceremony and contracted reception location at 11:00 am

1 Hour Rehearsal the week of your event.

1 Two week out appointment to go over final details with final headcount.

Pricing subject to change without notice.

Amenities & Services

You will work with a seasoned wedding professional from the first time you visit Castle Ridge to the day of your wedding to make sure every detail is perfect. We’ll be there every step of the way and will help bring your dream wedding to life.

If you are feeling overwhelmed at any point in your event planning at Castle Ridge, we would love to sit down and meet with you! From accommodation recommendations to vendor suggestions list, we’ve got you covered. With welcoming first class service, we’ll take care of all the details so you can focus on what’s really important.

Please Choose one. Pricing subject to change without notice.

Enhancements

GROOMS SUITE MENU FOR 10

3 Domestic beers each and bag boards set up outside, includes locker room for changing. Includes beer and locker room

Pricing subject to change without notice.

Bridal Suite

Stations Menu

LIGHT SELECTIONS

Minimum of 30 Guests

FRESH SEASONAL FRUIT DISPLAY

Sliced Seasonal Fresh Fruit served with Tropical Dip

CHARCUTERIE

Attractive Display of Assorted Meats and Cheeses, Seasonal Vegetables, Served with Assorted Crackers and Ranch

$4.75 per guest

per guest

DRY SNACKS & DIP BAR

Per pound pricing - Serves approximately 10 people per pound

DRY SNACKS Cashews.............................................................

DIP BAR

All dips served with tortilla chips.

Popcorn (Butter) ................................................

Potato Chips (Regular Flavor) .........................

Potato Chips or Pretzels – Individual Bag ........ $2.50 ea

Pretzels ...............................................................

Tortilla Chips ......................................................

Pricing subject to change without notice.

INCLUDES: Soda, Iced Tea, Coffee & Water

NOT INCLUDED: Linens, Staff, China, Set Up and Clean Up, Silverware, Tax and Gratuity.

Stations Menu

COLD PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

Minimum order is three dozen pieces per item

Prosciutto and Melon • Mini Bruschetta with Assorted Toppings • Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella • Bacon and Goat Cheese Mini Stuffed Red Peppers •

Antipasto Skewer with Olive, Salami, Mozzarella, Tomato • Beef Tenderloin

Crostini • Classic Shrimp Cocktail • Asparagus wrapped in Smoked Salmon

$50 per dozen

HOT PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

Minimum order is three dozen pieces per item

Beef Empanadas • Crispy Potato Skins with Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Bits served with Sour Cream and Chives • Spinach and Feta Cheese wrapped in Phyllo Dough • Marinara Meatballs • Tomato Soup Shooters with Mini Grilled

Cheese • Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Cornucopia • Egg Rolls and Soy Sauce

PREMIUM HOT PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

Chicken Satay with Teriyaki Sauce • Scallops Wrapped in Bacon • Raspberry

Brie in Phyllo • Prime Rib Crostini with Horsradish

PREMIUM PASSED SLIDERS

Cheeseburger Sliders

Smoked Meatloaf Sliders

Pricing subject to change without notice.

INCLUDES: Soda, Iced Tea, Coffee & Water

$42 per dozen

$50 per dozen

$55 per dozen

NOT INCLUDED: Linens, Staff, China, Set Up and Clean Up, Silverware, Tax and Gratuity.

Stations Menu

MASHED POTATO BAR

House Made Garlic Whipped Potatoes

Served with choice of Bacon, Chives, Butter, Shredded Cheese

Served with Martini Glasses

STARCH BAR - Select 1

Whipped Potatoes — Garlic Butter, Scallions, Bacon and Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Whipped Sweet Potatoes — Honey, Cinnamon Butter, Marshmallows, Toasted Pecans and Granola

Baked Idaho Potatoes — Scallions, Bacon, Shredded Cheddar Cheese and Chili Con Queso

Baked Sweet Potatoes — Honey, Cinnamon Butter, Marshmallows and Toasted Pecans

BUILD YOUR OWN SALAD STATION

Spinach, Field Greens, Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Grilled Chicken, Bacon Bits, Sunflower Seeds, Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese, Onions, Cucumbers, Croutons, Choice of Dressings

BUILD YOUR OWN CAESAR SALAD STATION

Romaine Lettuce with Grilled Chicken Breast and Shrimp served with Herbed Croutons, Shredded Parmesan Cheese and Traditional Caesar Dressing

MACARONI & CHEESE STATION - Select 2

$100 attendant fee up to 75 guests for 2 hour event

Traditional Bacon, Chives and Sour Cream

Smoked Chicken and Monterey Jack

Heirloom Tomatoes and Buffalo Mozzarella

PASTA BAR

$100 attendant fee up to 50 guests for 2 hour event

Pasta Selections- Select Two

Rigatoni, Orecchiette Tricolored Tortellini, Fusilli, Chicken Ravioli, Toasted Beef Ravioli

Sauce Selections – Select Three

Classic Marinara, Pesto Cream, Alfredo, Gorgonzola Cream, Served with Garlic Bread, Pepper Flakes and Parmesan Cheese

BUILD YOUR OWN TACO STATION

Pricing based on 3 tacos per guest

Chicken or Beef sautéed with cilantro, garlic & lemon-lime juice, filled to order in crisp tortilla shells garnished with chipotle mayonnaise, shredded lettuce, and shredded cheese

Pricing subject to change without notice.

Stations Menu

Perfect for Late Night Snacks

NACHO STATION

Add Beef for $4.00 per guest

Add Chili Con Queso for $2.00 per guest

Make Your Own Nachos served with Queso, Tortilla Chips, Jalapeño Slices, Sour Cream and Salsa

PIZZA / FLATBREAD STATION

Based on 2 slices piece per guest - Maximum of 50 Guests

Pepperoni, Vegetarian, Roasted Chicken and Garlic, Barbecue Chicken, Sausage, Bacon, Ham

HAMBURGER & HOT DOG STATION

(One 8oz hamburger & one hot dog per guest)

Angus Hamburgers served with Lettuce, Sliced Tomato, Sliced Onions, Pickles, American and Swiss Cheeses, All Beef Hot Dogs served with Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise, Pickle Relish and Chopped Onions

CARVING STATIONS

$100 Chef’s labor fee per 100 guests

ROASTED TURKEY BREAST

Approximately 50 servings

Served with Cranberry Sauce

BAKED SUGAR-GLAZED HAM

Approximately 70 servings

Served with Assorted Mustards

BEEF TENDERLOIN

Approximately 25 servings

Served with Creamy Horseradish, and Mustard

CARVED PRIME RIB

Approximately 50 servings

Served with Creamy Horseradish and Au Jus

$6 per guest $12 per guest

$16 per guest $5 per guest $4 per guest $12 per guest $7.50 per guest

Pricing subject to change without notice.

INCLUDES: Soda, Iced Tea, Coffee & Water

NOT INCLUDED: Linens, Staff, China, Set Up and Clean Up, Silverware, Tax and Gratuity.

Confections Stations Menu

MINIATURE DESSERT BUFFET

Gourmet Red Velvet Layer Cake Topped with Cream Cheese Mousse, Whipped Cream and Red Velvet Cake Crumbs, Classic Assorted

Cheesecakes Made with Real Cream Cheese and Graham Cracker

Crust: Vanilla, Raspberry Swirl, Chocolate Chip, and Silk Tuxedo

ICE CREAM STATION

Minimum 50 guests

Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream

Served with Chocolate, Butterscotch and Strawberry Toppings

Condiments include Sprinkles, M&M’s®, Butterfinger® Crumbles, Oreo® Cookie Crumbles and Whipped Cream

GOURMET COFFEE STATION

Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee with Shaved Chocolate, Whipped Cream and Flavored Syrups

GRANDMA’S PIE & COBBLER TABLE

Apple, Cherry, Mixed Berry, Coconut Cream, Banana Cream, Chocolate Silk, Lemon

$5 per guest

$8 per guest

$9 per guest

$10 per guest

Buffet Menu

COLD SELECTIONS

Potato Salad

Fresh Fruit Salad

Traditional Caesar Salad

Tossed Salad with Dressings

Baby Shrimp Salad

Tomato and Mozzarella Salad *Seasonal*

Romaine Salad w/ Candied Walnuts Served w/ Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing

HOT SELECTIONS

Roasted Pork Loin

Greek Yogurt Marinated Herb Chicken

Smoked Beef Brisket

Filet Medallions

Rotisserie Chicken

Carved Prime Rib +$5.00 per guest

Shrimp Tomato Penne

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Marsala

Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

Creamy Basil Chicken

Baked Italian Pasta

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Oven-Roasted Red Skin Potatoes

Three Cheese Macaroni

Barbecued Baked Beans

Au Gratin Potatoes

Garlic Whipped Potatoes

Blended Wild Rice

Chef’s Selection of Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Homestyle Green Beans

Corn Cobbettes

ADD-ONS

Freshly Baked Rolls with Butter +$1.50 per guest

Assorted Cakes and Cheesecakes +$5.00 per guest

Selection of 1 Cold, 1 Hot & 1 Accompaniment

Selection of 1 Cold, 2 Hot & 2 Accompaniments

Selection of 2 Cold, 2 Hot & 2 Accompaniments

Selection of 2 Cold, 3 Hot & 2 Accompaniments

Pricing subject to change without notice.

INCLUDES: Soda, Iced Tea, Coffee & Water

$19.00 per guest

$29.00 per guest

$34.00 per guest

$39.00 per guest

NOT INCLUDED: Linens, Staff, China, Set Up and Clean Up, Silverware, Tax and Gratuity.

Family Style Buffet

ALL PASSED FAMILY STYLE (MAX. 75 guests)

SALADS - Select 1

Potato Salad

House Salad

Caesar Salad

ENTRÉES - Select 1

Crispy Fried Chicken

Herb Roasted Chicken

Homemade Lasagna

SIDES

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Buttered Kernel Corn, Homestyle Green Beans

ADD-ONS

Freshly Baked Rolls with Butter +$1.50 per guest

Biscuits, or Garlic Bread +$1.50 per guest

Assorted Cakes and Cheesecakes +$5.00 per guest

$49 per guest

Perfect for your Rehearsal Dinner!

Plated Dinner Menu

Minimum 30 - Maximum 200 Guests

Castle Ridge presents full a la carte dinner selections. Each course is individually priced to allow you to build your own custom dinner experience. A minimum of three courses, including entree, are required. All plated dinners include Fresh Baked Rolls, Butter, Iced Tea, Water and Freshly Brewed Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee. Linens, Staff, China, Set Up and Clean Up, Silverware, Tax and Gratuity Not Included.

PLATED DINNER APPETIZERS - Select 1

SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP (3 per guest)

Served on Baked Pita with Fresh Zuchini

STUFFED MUSHROOMS (3 per guest)

Served with Red Onion, Garlic, Parsley and Bread Crumbs

Vegan - Gluten Free Option Available

SHRIMP COCKTAIL (3 per guest)

Served with Lemon and Cocktail Sauce

PRIME RIB CROSTINIS (2 per guest)

Served on Baguette With Horseradish Sauce

BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP (3 per guest)

Served with Citrus Beurre Blanc and Soft Grits

PLATED DINNER SALADS - Select 1

Market Field Greens with Heirloom Tomatoes, English Cucumber, Carrots, Croutons and Green Goddess Dressing

Romaine Salad

Ceasar Salad with Herbed Croutons, Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Traditional Caesar Dressing

Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic (Seasonal)

Pricing subject to change without notice.

Plated Dinner Menu

DINNER ENTRÉES - Select 1

HERB ROASTED AIRLINE CHICKEN

Served with a Butter Sauce, Fingerling Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN

Served with Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Port Wine-Fig Reduction

PAN-SEARED SALMON

Served with Roasted Cauliflower Puree, FIngerling Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Citrus

Beurre Blanc

GRILLED NEW YORK SIRLOIN STEAK

Served with Rosemary and Shallot Merlot Sauce, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, and Seasonal Vegetables

GRILLED PETITE FILET MIGNON

Served with Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables and Whipped Potatoes

ROASTED PRIME RIB OF BEEF

Served with Au Jus, Horseradish Cream and Baked Potato with Sour Cream and Chives

DINNER DUO ENTRÉES - Select 1 Duo

Roasted Lemon Herb Chicken and Pan-Seared Salmon

Whipped Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

Grilled Petite Filet Mignon with Portobello Mushrooms and Roasted Shallot, Herb Roasted Chicken with a White Wine Thyme Sauce, Served with Whipped Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

Grilled Petite Filet Mignon with Wild Mushroom Madeira Sauce, Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter and Capers, Fingerling Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Citrus Beurre Blanc

$30 per guest

$28 per guest

$38 per guest

$45 per guest

$44 per guest

$44 per guest

$42 per guest

$46 per guest

$48 per guest

DESSERTS - Select 1

BLUEBERRY COBBLER CHEESECAKE

Vanilla-Bean Cream Cake and Berry Compote, Infused Dried Blueberries

CHOCOLATE FUDGE LAYER CAKE

Rich Moist Cake with Chocolate Mousse and Crisp Crust

CRÈME BRÛLÉE CHEESECAKE

Garnished with Mixed Berries

Pricing subject to change without notice.

$9 per guest

Bar Service Menu

BEER, WINE & SODA BAR

House Wines

Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, Moscato

Domestic Beers

Busch Light, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite

Imported Beers

Heineken, Corona

Soft Drinks

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, 7up

3 Hours .................................................................................................

4 Hours .................................................................................................

5 Hours .................................................................................................

Cash Bar and Custom Packages also available.

Pricing subject to change without notice.

$22 per guest

$25 per guest

$28 per guest

Bar Service Menu

HOUSE BRAND BAR

House Brand Liquors

Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Scotch, Whiskey,

House Wines

Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, Moscato

Domestic Beers

Busch Light, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite,

Imported Beers

Heineken, Corona

Soft Drinks

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, 7up

3 Hours .................................................................................................

4 Hours .................................................................................................

5 Hours .................................................................................................

PREMIUM BRAND BAR

Premium Brand Liquors

Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, Tanqueray Gin, Seagram’s 7 , Chivas Regal Scotch, Crown Royal Whiskey, Bacardi Rum, Captain Morgan, Cuervo Tequila, Grey Goose, Kahlúa

House Wines

Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, Moscato

Domestic Beers

$26 per guest

$29 per guest

$32 per guest

Busch Light, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite

Imported Beers

Heineken, Corona, Stella

Soft Drinks

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, 7up

3 Hours .................................................................................................

4 Hours .................................................................................................

5 Hours .................................................................................................

$30 per guest

$33 per guest

$36 per guest

HOUSE CHAMPAGNE TOAST ..........................................................................

$27 per table

Pricing subject to change without notice. All bar services exclude shots - Drinks are served on the rocks or in a mix.