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As you plan your guest list, wardrobe and all of the other arrangements of this joyous event, let us help you plan an unforgettable reception.
Whether an intimate family gathering or a large social event, your reception will enjoy the same impeccable service and creative menu planning.
Our banquet professionals are versed in the subtleties of wedding etiquette, leaving no detail overlooked. We promise unparalleled service for every aspect of your event.
ALL WEDDING PACKAGES INCLUDE:
â—† Personalized Meetings with On-site Wedding Coordinator
â—† Serving Trays for Mints & Nuts
â—† Complete Set up of Banquet Room with Tables & Chairs
â—† White or Ivory Tablecloths/White or Ivory Skirting on all Appropriate Tables
â—† China, Flatware & Glassware Linen Napkins in a Variety of Colors
â—† No Room Rental Charge for Private Rehearsal Dinner
â—† No Room Rental for Private Gift Opening
Wedding Reception Banquet Room Rental, $400 to $900, Depending on Size of Event.
GENERAL WEDDING INFO
May We Choose More Than One Entrée?
You may choose up to two selections from our plated reception menu. In addition, we always offer an option for vegetarians. Everyone must have the same salad selection. We also offer special pricing for children up to age 10. All plated banquet menus, which have a choice of more than one entrée, will be charged to the highest entrée price selected .
When Do I Tell You My Final Attendance Number?
For weekend events, the guaranteed attendance is due on the Tuesday before your reception, by 4:00pm. We will prepare for 3% over the guaranteed count, unless that number exceeds the safe capacity of the banquet room. Payment in full is due at the time of the guaranteed count. A current and valid credit card number on file for payment is accepted.
How Many Guests Will Be Seated At Each Table?
We use round tables that seat 8 comfortably.
Can You Provide Our Wedding Cake?
Unfortunately, we cannot provide your cake but will be happy to provide you with a list of excellent bakers who have done fine work with us in the past.
When Can The Florist, Bakery, And DJ Setup?
The room will be available to you in a reasonable amount of time, which will allow you to coordinate with outside vendors. If you need more time, speak to your Catering Manager to discuss availability.
May We Bring In Any Of Our Own Food?
Minervas Banquet Department will prepare and serve all of the food for your event.
May We Bring Our Own Alcoholic Beverages?
Under no circumstances will individual attendees be permitted to bring alcoholic beverages into any banquet room or adjacent areas. All guests need to be 21 years of age to purchase, consume, or possess alcohol.
Do We Allow Entertainment?
We encourage entertainment. If loudness from bands, entertainment, or public address systems disturbs any other guests, or becomes a problem, our property reserves the right to ask the patron or entertainment leader to reduce the loudness or perform without amplification. Please notify your catering contact of entertainment three months prior to the event.
Do We Require Security?
Security is required from the start of the event through the departure of the last guest and will be arranged by your catering contact. Charges will be added to your master bill.
What Time Do We Have To Vacate The Room?
Last call is 1:30am. The room must be vacated by 2:00am.
Are You Or Your Guests Responsible For Damage?
Any damage or additional cleaning costs incurred by the property will be added to the master bill. Please do not use staples, nails, tacks, glitter or confetti. Due to fire restrictions, NO open flames are allowed.
REHEARSAL DINNER
More than just a meal, the rehearsal dinner is the perfect opportunity to thank friends and family for their participation and assistance during the planning of your big day!
A smaller banquet room, set specifically for your guests, allows you the option of a buffet or limited menu at a set budget. Or relax at Minervas and let your guests order right off the menu. The options are limitless.
Relax, remember the rehearsal dinner will be the last quiet time you will be able to spend with your close family and friends before your big day. Take this time to spend some quality time with your loved ones, and declare the festivities begun.
The Best Western Ramkota Hotel of Rapid City is located in the heart of The Black Hills. You and your guests can enjoy endless indoor and outdoor activities to make your special occassion memorable and fun at any age! Our experienced catering staff is happy to assist you in planning each important detail of your special day. Decorating, hotel room packages, and support staff the day of the event combine to enable our guests to sit back, relax, and enjoy! "
WEDDING PACKAGES
Platinum Package Minimum 100 Adults â—† $52.95/person
One Hour Cocktail Reception Domestic Beer â—† House Wines â—† Soda â—† Call Brand Mixed Beverages
Starts when the first guest arrives, available for one hour. No shots, specialty drinks or double shot drinks during this hour.
Champagne Toast House Champagne or Sparkling Beverage Served to Guests at the Head Table &
Reserved Tables, maximum of 4.
Bridal Suite Based on availability.
Choice of Buffet or Plated Dinner Buffet Choices: SILVER or GOLD (from Reception Dinner Buffets).
Plated Choice: Any Pork, Salmon, Chicken, or Sirloin Entrée (from Reception Plated Dinner Entrées).
Decor Package Standard Decor Package* â—† Chair Covers with Jewel Accent Bands for Head Table &
Reserved Tables, maximum of 4 â—† Punch Fountain
Complimentary Reception Space â—† Dance Floor â—† Elevated Head Table â—† Security â—† Bar Set-Up Fees
Crystal Package Minimum 100 Adults â—† $46.95/person
Champagne Toast House Champagne or Sparkling Beverage Served to Guests at the Head Table &
Reserved Tables, maximum of 4.
Bridal Suite Based on availability.
Choice of Buffet or Plated Dinner Buffet Choices: SILVER or GOLD (from Reception Dinner Buffets).
Plated Choice: Any Pork, Salmon, Chicken, or Sirloin Entrée (from Reception Plated Dinner Entrées).
Decor Package Standard Decor Package*
Complimentary Reception Space â—† Dance Floor â—† Elevated Head Table â—† Security â—† Bar Set-Up Fees
Standard Decor Package*
Personal Appointment with our In-House Designer at client request
â—† Dressed Head Table with Glass Cylinders for Bridal Bouquets
â—† White or Ivory Pipe and Drape as a Backdrop for the Head Table with Lighting
â—† White Icicle Lights added as Accent Lighting to Appropriate Tables
â—† Decorated Metal Arch
â—† Wedding Floral Arrangement for the Buffet Table
â—† Guest Table Centerpieces
â—† Add Chair Covers with Jewel Accent Band to the Remaining Platinum
Package or Full Crystal Package for $2/chair
LODGING
The Best Western Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center in Rapid City, SD is the upper Midwest’s largest hotel convention center.
Our hotel features a unique Western decor and we compliment it with our Western family-friendly hospitality! We’re also home to one of the Black Hills’ largest indoor hotel waterparks, which our guests may enjoy at no extra charge!
We provide lodging accommodations minutes from Mt. Rushmore National Monument, Crazy Horse, four National Parks, Custer State Park and historic Deadwood. We are conveniently located near area attractions such as Chapel in the Hills, the Journey Museum, Storybook Island, Prairie Edge, Reptile Gardens and Bear Country.
HOTEL ROOMS
Don’t forget guest room accommodations for your family and friends! Help your guests have an enjoyable and safe evening by reserving a group of rooms at a special rate.
To receive a discounted group rate, please contact the Sales office. These rooms are offered at a reduced rate based upon availability. It is important to encourage immediate family and attendants to make their reservations early.
Our rooms provide all the comforts you would expect from a full service hotel. Your guests can also enjoy Sunday Brunch in Minervas Restaurant.
Please contact the Sales office at 605-737-5644 or 605-737-5656.
DECOR & AMENITIES
Standard Decor Package $2000
Dressed Head Table with Glass Cylinders for Bridal Bouquets â—† Decorated Metal Arch
White or Ivory Pipe & Drape as a Backdrop for the Head Table with Lighting
White Icicle Lights added as Accent Lighting to Appropriate Tables
Wedding Floral Arrangement for Buffet Table â—† Guest Table Centerpieces
Chair Cover with Band & Jeweled Accents
Parquet
Personal Appointment with our In-House Designer at client request.
GRAND DISPLAYS
Small Serves 25 â—† Medium Serves 50 â—† Large Serves 100
Meat, Cheese & Crackers
Imported & domestic cheese, hearty crackers, fresh fruit garnish
Small 175 â—† Medium 275 â—† Large 500
Fresh Fruit
An assortment of fresh seasonal fruit
Small 100 â—† Medium 175 â—† Large 325
HOT STARTERS
Per 100 pieces
Jumbo Chicken Wings
Served with celery & ranch dressing 350
Choice of sauce: Honey BBQ, Buffalo or Thai Orange
Boneless Chicken Wings
Served with celery & ranch dressing 250
Choice of sauce: Honey BBQ, Buffalo or Thai Orange
Beef Meatballs
Choice of Bourbon Glazed or Honey BBQ sauce 225
COLD STARTERS
Per 100 pieces
Southwest Pinwheels 195
Silver Dollar Sandwiches
Assorted fresh cocktail rolls: roast beef, turkey & ham mini sandwiches with cheddar cheese, mayo & mustard 275
Chocolate Covered Strawberries 250
Spinach & Artichoke
Creamy spinach & artichoke dip, served with french bread and tortilla chips
Serves 50 People 325
Garden Harvest
An array of fresh field vegetables, served with dip
Small 100 â—† Medium 175 â—† Large 325
Pot Stickers
Asian pork filled fried dumplings, served with szechuan dipping sauce & sweet chili 225
Orange Thai Chicken Skewers
Chicken skewers glazed with an orange thai sweet chili sauce, garnished with scallions & carrots 195
Spanakopita Triangles
Served with feta cheese & spinach 225
Deviled Eggs 195
Stuffed New Potatoes
Herbed cream cheese stuffed potatoes with cheddar cheese, bacon & scallions 175
Mini Cannoli
Crisp shell filled with cannolo cream & chocolate chips 100
DINNER BUFFETS
Two Rings $17.95/person
Garden Greens Salad â—† Roasted Red Potatoes â—† Chef's Selection of Vegetable
Roast Pork Loin with Mushroom Marsala Sauce â—† French Bistro Rolls with Butter â—† Coffee & Punch Station
Silver $26.95/person
Garden Greens Salad â—† Caprese Platter â—† Chef's Selection of Vegetable â—† Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roast Pork Loin with Blackberry BBQ Sauce â—† Champagne Chicken â—† French Bistro Rolls with Butter
Coffee & Punch Station
Gold $27.95/person
Garden Greens Salad â—† Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display â—† Chef's Selection of Vegetable â—† Asiago Mashed Potatoes
Yankee Pot Roast with Savory Gravy â—† Chicken Breast with Mushroom Marsala Sauce
French Bistro Rolls with Butter â—† Coffee & Punch Station
Diamond $31.95/person
Minervas Italian Salad â—† Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display â—† Chef's Selection of Vegetable
Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes â—† French Bistro Rolls with Butter
Caprese Platter with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil, Balsamic Onions, Olive Oil & Pesto
Chef Carved Inside Round of Beef with Au Jus & Horseradish Cream â—† Honey Pepper Salmon with Rice Pilaf
Chicken Cordon Blue with Sauce Mornay â—† Coffee & Punch Station
PLATED DINNER
All Plated Dinner Entrées Include: Beverage Service, Garden Salad, House Rolls & Butter, Chef's Choice of Starch & Seasonal Vegetable. Sub House Salad, +1 per person.
Minimum of 12 required for each plated dinner entrée. All plated menus which have a choice of more than one (1) entrée will be charged to the highest entrée price selected.
Pasture
9oz Pork Filet Mignon Bacon-Wrapped, Burgundy Au Jus ..................................................................................
Chicken Romano Sun-Dried Tomato, Scallion, Mushroom, Romano Cream Sauce ...................................................
8oz Top Sirloin Mushroom-Bourbon Cream Sauce ..................................................................................................
10oz New York Strip Bourbon-Pepper Demi-Glace ...............................................................................................
10oz Short Loin of Beef Burgundy Au Jus .........................................................................................................
12oz Hunter's Ribeye Montreal Seasoned, Burgundy Au Jus, Grilled Onion
Land & Sea
Surf & Turf 6oz Top Sirloin topped with Sautéed Shrimp, Sauce Béarnaise
Of The Lake
Honey Pepper Salmon House Pepper Seasoned & Honey Glazed, Sauce Béarnaise
Pecan Walleye Pecan Crust, Brown Butter Bourbon Sauce
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Rosa Primavera Manicotti Three Cheese Stuffed, Marinara & Alfredo Sauce $22 per person
Plated Salads
House Garden Salad
Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Carrots, Cucumber, Ranch Dressing ....................................................................................... + $1 per person
Minervas Italian Salad
Field Greens, Roma Slice, Red Onion, Banana Pepper, Salami, Green & Black Olives, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, House Vinaigrette ............................................................................................................................... ..........................+ $2 per person
Apple Spinach Salad
Roasted Fuji Apples, Applewood Bacon, Gorgonzola, Candied Walnuts, Dried Cherries, Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette ...........+ $3 per person
BEVERAGE SELECTION
Beverages Fresh Brewed Coffee, Decaf, or Hot Tea ......................................................................................................
or Iced Tea ...............................................................................................................................
Please ask for our wine list to compliment your special event. To enhance your guest's dinner pleasure, we also offer wine cart service. Please ask for details.
Bar Drinks
â—† A bartender is required for all host & cash bars
â—† A $100 bartender fee is applicable to all bars
â—† All applicable state laws apply.
â—† A 19% taxable service charge & applicable taxes will be added to all host bars, drink tickets & all other beverages that are charged to your account.
â—† To enhance your guest's dinner pleasure, we also offer wine table side service.
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Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center
2111 N LaCrosse St, Rapid City, SD 57701
