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Wedding Planning Checklist 12 Months

4 Months

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Set a date Find a wedding planner notebook Set a budget and divide the cost Research and visit venues Decide on a guest list Purchase bridal attire Find an officiant Select wedding party Hire a wedding coordinator

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Book a venue Get save the dates made Book a photographer Find a florist Find your DJ or band Start planning honeymoon Register for gifts Start looking for bridal gown + veil Find shoes for wedding party

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Send save the dates Arrange transportation Start looking for wedding invites Finalize your officiant details Shop and order wedding cake Find make-up artist and hairstylist

Send wedding invitations Shop for wedding rings Obtain marriage license Reserve rental items Schedule rehearsal dinner Shop for wedding party gifts Purchase cake accessories

6 Weeks ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Reserve tuxedos Make wedding programs Arrange seating plans Final dress fitting Finalize all vendor details Print seating cards and programs Find something new, old, blue, and borrowed

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Go over music selection with vendor Schedule mani/pedi Bachelorette party Set aside checks for vendors

Wedding Day ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Delegate tasks for wedding party Distribute wedding timeline Clean engagement ring Get married!

Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations caused by Covid-19. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. A 7% sales tax applies to all services. Sales taxes are required by state law. All prices are subject to a service charge based in the level of service. 05.26.26

Main Event Catering - Council Bluffs 2202 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 • 712-325-8900 • www.maineventcatering.com

Wedding Packages Package #1 Appetizers • • • •

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Vegetable Tray BBQ Meatballs Sausage, Cheese, and Cracker Tray

Dinner

Garlic Herb Chicken Breast and Roast Beef Served with: • Garden Salad • Au Gratin Potatoes • Green Beans • Dinner Rolls and Butter

Package #2 Choice of Taco Bar or Pasta Buffet.

Taco Bar Beef and Chicken with Hard Shell and Flour Tortillas. Served with shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onions, black olives, jalapeños, salsa, sour cream, refried beans, Spanish rice, and green chili cilantro slaw. Add guacamole for an additional cost per guest.

Pasta Bar

Choice of 1: Spaghetti or Penne Pasta Choice of 1: Marinara Sauce, Beef Ragu Sauce, or Alfredo Sauce Served with garlic bread, Caesar salad, croutons and dressing on the side, and Parmesan cheese.

Main Event Catering - Council Bluffs 2202 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 • 712-325-8900 • www.maineventcatering.com

Wedding Packages Package #3

Pasta Bar

Please note, the stations are each provided at 50% of your guest count. Please see your sales associate to increase order amounts. Selection of up to 3 bars.

Chicken Bruschetta, Spaghetti, Penne Pasta, Marinara Sauce, Beef Ragu Sauce, and Alfredo Sauce Served with garlic bread, Caesar salad, croutons and dressing on the side, and Parmesan cheese.

Oriental Bar

Gyro Bar

Sweet and Sour Chicken Served with stir fry vegetables, vegetable fried rice, pork and vegetable potstickers tossed in sweet chili sauce, and cold Lo Mein noodle salad.

Soul Food Bar

Fried Chicken with Fried Catfish Served with garden salad with assorted dressings, mac and cheese, collard greens, and fresh rolls with butter.

Build-Your-Own Gyro Includes pita bread with sliced ground beef and seasoned chickpeas. Served with Tahini sauce, Tzatziki sauce, and a tray of: tomato, pickles, onion, lettuce, cucumber, and parsley. Served with Mediterranean rice, tomato, onion and cucumber salad, and Feta cheese.

Taco Bar

Beef and Chicken with Hard Shell and Flour Tortillas Served with shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onions, black olives, jalapeños, salsa, sour cream, refried beans, Spanish rice, and green chili cilantro slaw. Add guacamole for an additional cost per guest

Main Event Catering - Council Bluffs 2202 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 • 712-325-8900 • www.maineventcatering.com

Plated or Buffet Dinner The following options are available as a Buffet or Plated Dinner. Served with dinner rolls and butter. One Entrée Two Entrées Three Entrées

Plated Dinner

All Plated Entrées are served with choice of one entrée, one side, one vegetable, and one salad with choice of dressing. Minimum of 10 orders per entrée. Maximum of 3 entrée selections. All sides and salads must be the same per selection.

Buffet Dinner

Choose up to 3 Entrées, 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, and 1 Salad with 2 Dressings. (Buffet Minimum of 20 orders per selection for 1 & 2 entrée options, minimum of 40 orders for 3 entrée. Orders over 50 guests choose 3 dressings). When increasing options, there will be quantity adjustments. Two selections will receive 80% of guest count, per item. Three selections will receive 75% of guest count, per item. Displayed price for multiple selections is not for 100% guest count of each item.

Step One: Choose Your Side

Baked Beans • Black Beans • Cannellini Beans • Garlic Mashed Potatoes • Roasted Red Potatoes Garlic Herb Fingerling Potatoes • Au Gratin Potatoes • Scalloped Potatoes • Macaroni and Cheese • Rice Pilaf Wild Rice Blend • Spanish Rice • Parmesan Risotto

Step Two: Choose Your Vegetable

Green Beans • Whole Kernel Corn • Baby Carrots • Broccoli Florets • Cauliflower Florets • Vegetable Blend Italian Blend • Asparagus • Brussels Sprouts • Broccolini • Elote Corn • Calabacitas (Hispanic Vegetable Blend)

Step Three: Choose Your Salad House Salad

Spring mix, Romaine blend, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, celery, and croutons (served on the side)

Caesar Salad

Romaine, Parmesan cheese, and croutons on the side.

Fruit and Nut Salad

Spring mix, mango, blueberries, cranberries, cherries, raspberry candied pecans, and Feta cheese.

Mediterranean Salad

Spring mix, Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, red peppers, Feta cheese, and pickled radish.

Tossed Wedge Salad

Romaine, crumbled bleu cheese, bacon, grape tomatoes, and raspberry candied pecans.

Choice of Dressing:

Ranch • Balsamic • Caesar • French • Honey Mustard • Blueberry Vinaigrette

Main Event Catering - Council Bluffs 2202 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 • 712-325-8900 • www.maineventcatering.com

Step Four: Choose Your Entrée Roast Beef

Mojo Pork Tenderloin

Sliced roast beef. Served au jus.

Mojo marinated tenderloin with cilantro citrus glaze.

Beef Brisket

Chipotle Tilapia

Braised in Coca-Cola and aromatics. Served au jus.

Petite Tenderloin

Medallions of marinated garlic herb petite tenderloin with pear demi-glaze.

Southwestern Tri Tip

Marinated and seasoned roast Tri Tip. Served au jus.

Prime Rib (Up Charge)

Slow-roasted prime rib. Served au jus.

Chicken Bruschetta

Marinated chicken breast topped with classic tomato bruschetta.

Tilapia filet seared with chipotle aioli. Topped with lime-candied pecans. Served with Lemon-dill tartar sauce.

Salmon Filet

Filet seared and topped with tarragon garlic butter.

Bloody Mary Salmon Filet (non-alcoholic)

Dredged in Cajun seasoning, seared and topped with Bloody Mary cream sauce.

Pasta Primavera (Vegetarian)

Cavatappi pasta in white wine cream sauce with red peppers, broccoli, zucchini, and onions.

Penne Pasta Bake (Vegetarian)

Garlic Herb Chicken Breast

Penne pasta with marinara sauce, Mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

Parmesan Chicken Breast

Stuffed Peppers (Vegetarian/Vegan)

Rosemary marinated chicken breast with tomato coulis. Breaded and fried chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Choice of Quinoa or Wild Rice blend with squash, zucchini, carrots, and onion. Topped with tomato coulis.

“Enchilada” Chicken Breast

Fried Masa breaded chicken breast with pepper jack cheese sauce and cotija cheese.

Chicken Piccata

Seasoned and seared chicken breast topped with white wine Dijon caper cream sauce.

Smothered Pork Chops

Bone-in chop dredged in flour and spices, seared and smothered in a rich onion and mushroom gravy.

Cajun Pork Chops

Bone-in chop dredged in flour and Cajun seasoning, seared and braised in Jambalaya sauce. Served in sauce.

Pork Loin

Slow-roasted seasoned pork loin. Served au jus.

Espresso Pork Tenderloin

Espresso and ancho chili marinated tenderloin with jalapeno demi-glace. Topped with sauteed poblano peppers and onions.

Main Event Catering - Council Bluffs 2202 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 • 712-325-8900 • www.maineventcatering.com

Children’s Menu Children 10 and under. Minimum of 10 orders. Choose one entrèe, one side, and one vegetable.

Step One: Choose Your Side Additional side cost per guest

Macaroni and Cheese • Mashed Potatoes • Baked Beans French Fries • Tater Tots • Tropical Fruit Salad Cottage Cheese and Mandarin Oranges Potato Salad • Macaroni Salad

Step Two: Choose Your Vegetable Additional side cost per guest

Whole Kernel Corn • Green Beans • Baby Carrots

Step Three: Choose Your Entrée Chicken Tenders

3 fried chicken tenders, with BBQ sauce and Ranch dipping sauce

Hot Dog Sliders 2 mini hot dogs on buns, with ketchup and mustard on the side

Mini Burgers

2 mini burger sliders, with pickle, ketchup, and mustard on the side

Main Event Catering - Council Bluffs 2202 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 • 712-325-8900 • www.maineventcatering.com

Desserts The following desserts are priced per person. Minimum quantity varies by selection. Maximum 3 selections.

Cakes

Cheesecakes

Layer cake with cream cheese frosting

Vanilla cheesecake with graham cracker crust.

Carrot Cake Chocolate

Triple layer cake with fudge icing

Lemon Berry Cream

Lemon blueberry cake with mascarpone filling.

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

Flourless cake with chocolate frosting

Gluten Free Chocolate Fudge Divina Flourless, molten chocolate center

Raspberry White Chocolate

White chocolate raspberry swirl with chocolate graham cracker crust.

Turtle

Chocolate, caramel, pecans with graham cracker crust.

Vanilla

Vanilla cheesecake with strawberry topping.

Gluten Free UB Cheesecake

Flourless cheesecake with purple sweet potato mousse

Pies

Buffet Desserts

Apple

The following are per dozen:

Lattice pie crust topping

Assorted Dessert Bars

Banana Foster

Butter crust, rum sauce, banana cream filling, banana cake cubes

Peanut Butter

Peanut butter mousse, chocolate filling, chopped Reese’s cups

Key Lime Pie

New York

Lemon • Raspberry • Caramel • 7 Layer

Assorted Mini Cheesecakes Assorted Macarons Assorted Petit Fours

Cookie crumb, key lime mousse, whipped cream, and coconut Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations caused by Covid-19. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. A 7% sales tax applies to all services. Sales taxes are required by state law. All prices are subject to a service charge based in the level of service. 05.26.26

Main Event Catering - Council Bluffs 2202 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 • 712-325-8900 • www.maineventcatering.com

Cold Hors D’Oeurves Classic Bruschetta, Per Dozen

Tomatoes, capers, onion, basil, Kalamata olives, and olive oil.

Roast Beef Crostini, Per Dozen

Shredded roast beef, garlic mayonnaise, and olive tapenade.

Petite Caramelized Onion Bruschetta, Per Dozen

Shaved petite beef tenderloin, caramelized onion, and horseradish cream cheese.

Buffalo Chicken Crostini, Per Dozen

Shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce with crumbled bleu cheese topping.

Salmon and Cream Cheese Crostini, Per Dozen Seared salmon and tarragon cream cheese.

Turkey Pinwheels, Per Dozen

Smoked turkey, spring mix, and herbed cream cheese.

Stuffed Piquanté Peppers, Per Dozen

Piquanté peppers, citrus cream cheese, and orange zest Parmesan cheese.

Main Event Catering - Council Bluffs 2202 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 • 712-325-8900 • www.maineventcatering.com

Hot Hors D’Oeurves Southwest Egg Rolls, Per Dozen

Chicken, black bean, and cheese egg roll. Served with chipotle ranch.

Cuban Egg Rolls, Per Dozen

Pork, ham, cheese pickle relish. Served with honey mustard.

Fried Potato Skins, Per Dozen

Mini Sliders, Per Dozen

Max one choice per dozen • Beef • Chicken • Beef Philly. Each served with garlic mayonnaise, pickle, lettuce, and tomato. Beef Philly comes with peppers, onions, and cheese sauce.

Max one choice per dozen • Mashed potatoes, bacon, and cheese • Macaroni and cheese with shredded beef brisket • Pulled pork, fried onion straws, and BBQ sauce

Meatballs, Per Pound

Macaroni and Cheese Wedges, Per Dozen

Fried macaroni and cheese wedges. Served with marinara sauce.

Max one choice per pound. Each pound is approx. 16 pieces. Choose from: Lager BBQ, Carolina BBQ, Buffalo, Swedish, Siracha Honey, or Mojito (contains alcohol).

Potstickers, Per Dozen

Cocktail Sausages, Per Pound

Selection of either pork or chicken. Tossed in a sweet chili sauce and served with garlic soy sauce.

Thai Chicken Skewer, Per Dozen

Skewered chicken strips with coconut Thai sauce and shredded coconut.

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Per Dozen

Dusted with seasoning and deep fried. Served with bloody mary dipping sauce.

Stuffed Mushrooms, Per Dozen

Selection of lager bbq, Carolina bbq, buffalo, Swedish, bacon bourbon, or sriracha honey.

Boneless Wings, Per Pound

Mini sausages served in lager BBQ sauce.

Cheese Curds, Per Pound

Deep fried cheese curds served with marinara sauce.

Cowboy Corn Bites, Per Pound

Deep fried corn, jalapeno, bacon, and cream cheese. Served with chipotle Ranch

Mini Tacos, Per Pound

Deep fried chicken mini tacos. Served with chipotle Ranch

Max one choice per dozen • Spinach Florentine • Cheeseburger • Crab Rangoon

New Orleans Chicken Bites, Per Dozen

Bacon wrapped chicken bites with a spicy Cajun sauce.

Crab Cakes, Per Dozen

Mini crab cakes. Served with Cajun remoulade dipping sauce.

Main Event Catering - Council Bluffs 2202 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 • 712-325-8900 • www.maineventcatering.com

Hot Dips Serves 60 guests. All dips come with fried pita chips, unless otherwise specified.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Spinach, artichokes, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and cream cheese.

Elote Corn Dip

Corn, peppers, and onions, green chilis, Cotija cheese, and cream cheese. Served with tortilla chips.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Shredded buffalo chicken breast, bleu cheese, onions, garlic, and cream cheese.

Loaded Potato Dip

Does not contain potatoes. Bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, and cream cheese.

Main Event Catering - Council Bluffs 2202 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 • 712-325-8900 • www.maineventcatering.com

Platters & Stations Quantities as individually specified. Serves 20-25 guests.

Fruit Tray

Available May-September. Assortment of honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, grapes, and strawberries.

Cheese Tray

Cheddar, Muenster, Gouda, Havarti cheese, and assorted crackers. Garnished with grapes and strawberries.

Crudité Platter

Broccoli, cauliflower, grape tomatoes, cucumber, celery, baby carrots, olives, and ranch dipping sauce.

Nacho Bar

Tortilla chips, beef or chicken taco meat, queso, shredded cheese, diced onions, diced tomatoes, sour cream, black olives, jalapenos, black beans, and house salsa. Flour tortilla chips available for additional fee. Add Guacamole for an additional cost per pound = approx. 2 cups

Charcuterie Board

Assorted meats and cheeses, picked onions, peppadew peppers, cornichon pickles, specialty jams, grain mustard, crackers, and fried lavash.

Shrimp Cocktail

Chilled shrimp (50) with cocktail sauce and lemons.

Hummus Bar

Traditional, red pepper, and roasted jalapeno corn hummus served with zucchini, squash, carrots, cucumbers, and celery. Add pita chips for an upcharge per round.

Salsa Bar

House salsa, black bean corn salsa, mango salsa, and tomatillo salsa with tri-color corn chips. Flour tortilla chips available for additional fee. Add: Guacamole for an upcharge per pound = approx. 2 cups

Main Event Catering - Council Bluffs 2202 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 • 712-325-8900 • www.maineventcatering.com

Levels of Table Service Silver Level

Disposable, styrofoam dishware, plastic flatware, napkins and plastic glasses. All items are delivered to a specified location. *Upgrade to clear plastic dishware & silverware for extra per person

Gold Level

Full China service buffet style. This is an additional cost per person.

Platinum Level

Full China service where guests are served all courses at their tables. This level of service is available for an additional fee. Please inquire for pricing & details. *Service charge is included.

Special Service Carver

Per hour with a minimum of 3 hours

Bartender

Per hour with a minimum of 4 hours

Server

Per hour with a minimum of 4 hours

Disposable Chafers

Priced per Chafer *Service charge is not included

Pickup Service

Clients may arrange to pick up their order from our location at a scheduled time.

Drop-Off Service

We deliver your order to your location, set up the food service, and then depart, allowing you to serve your guests at your convenience.

Main Event Catering - Council Bluffs 2202 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 • 712-325-8900 • www.maineventcatering.com