Barber and Oberwortmann Horticultural Center

227 N. Gougar Road  Joliet, Illinois 60432

“Step Away from the Norm and into a Natural Setting!”

Dedicated in 1998 and newly remodeled in 2004, the Andrew B. Barber & Clarence D.
Oberwortmann Horticultural Center, a 12,000 square foot facility, was built adjacently to the Bird
Haven Greenhouse. Its limestone exterior with wooden-beamed entryway and easy access to a charming outdoor-covered deck with patio seating is conducive to the natural surroundings of the 630 acres of Pilcher Park.

The Horticultural Center is an ideal rental facility for any special occasion. The spacious main hall, with
a capacity of 254 people sit down dining and 450 people reception style, can be subdivided into three smaller rooms to suit smaller sized gatherings. 

The Center attractively enhances the Bird Haven Greenhouse complex while providing additional space for a rental banquet hall. The Italian Renaissance style greenhouse, which is perfect for wedding ceremonies, features spectacular floral shows with seasonal motifs during the fall, winter, and spring. The Outdoor formal gardens are open June through October. The Bird Haven Greenhouse’s formal gardens are the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding or come inside for an intimate ceremony amongst the beautiful flowers and greenery.

The hall is perfect for wedding receptions, parties, showers, communions, business meetings, reunions and more! The Horticultural Center provides a truly unique and memorable site to host your next special event.

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Package Descriptions

Dinner Package: Includes 4 Hour Hall Rental and the Menu.

Banquet Package: Includes 4 Hour Hall Rental, the Menu and a 3 ½ Hour Beer & Wine Open Bar. (Bar is closed ½ hour during dinner.)

Classic Package: Includes 5 Hour Hall Rental, the Menu and a 4 ½ Hour Standard Open Bar.
(Bar is closed ½ hour during dinner.)

° All prices are subject to a 15% Service Charge, applicable sales tax and Security Guard Fee.
° All prices and packages are subject to change without notice.
° Staff Gratuities are optional, but encouraged at customer’s own discretion. (Suggested rate 5-15%)
° Bar Gratuities are required, 15% prepaid bar gratuity if tip jars on the bar are not allowed.
° Pricing is based upon 10 guests per round table. For tables of 8 guests add $1.00 per person, excluding
   the Ultimate Dream and the Elegant Enchantment Wedding Packages.
° For Multiple Entree Plate Style Dinners add $1.00 per person.
° Minimum number of guests, bar minimums and packages required varies depending upon the date.

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All Package Menus Include
Excluding the Allure Package.

Salad or Soup Selection - Choice of 1:
 Fresh Cut Fruit Salad
Garden Tossed Salad with Choice of Dressing
Chef’s Caesar Salad
Spinach Salad with Choice of Dressing
European Blend Mescalun Salad with Choice of Dressing

Soup: Chicken Noodle, Chicken with Rice, Tomato Vegetable, French Onion, Cream of: Chicken, Broccoli or Zucchini.

Have Soup and Salad....... Add $ 1.60 per person.

Vegetable Selection - Choice of 1:
Green Beans: Bacon & Onion or Almondine
Baby Carrots: Dill Butter or Brown Sugar Glaze
California Blend (Carrots, Cauliflower and Broccoli.)
Riviera Blend (Green Beans, Wax Beans and Baby Carrots.)
Caribbean Blend (Broccoli, Yellow Carrots, Green Beans and Red Peppers.)
Broccoli Spears: Sesame or Buttered
Kernel Corn: Buttered or Confetti
Fresh Asparagus: Buttered or Béarnaise Sauce (Add 95¢ per person)
Each Additional Vegetable Selection is $ 1.10 per person.

Accompaniment Selection - Choice of 1:
Baby Russet Potatoes: Garlic & Rosemary or Bacon & Onion
Whipped Potatoes: 3 Cheeses, Garlic or Parsley
Red Skin Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Au Gratin Potatoes
Wild Rice Blend with Sautéed Mushrooms
Rice Pilaf
Sliced Bread Dumplings
Homemade Sage Dressing
Buttered Egg Noodles
Idaho Baked Potato with Sour Cream (Add 65¢ per person)
Each Additional Accompaniment Selection is $ 1.10 per person.

Also Included:
China, Stainless Steel Flatware and Glassware.
Lemon Laced Ice Water Carafes, Hot Thermal Coffee Service, Old World Bread and Butter.
Tables, Chairs and Complete Set Up.
White Linen Tablecloths and Choice of Colored Linen Napkin.
Table Sets of Salt, Pepper, Butter, Cream and Sugar.

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Buffet & Family Style Dinner Entree Selections

Entree Selection - Choice of 1:
Roast Sirloin of Beef: Au jus, Demi-Glace or Gravy
Roast Loin of Pork with Gravy
Roast Turkey Breast with Gravy

London Broil with Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce (Add $ 2.05 per person)
Thin Sliced Prime Rib of Beef*: Au jus or Peppercorn Demi-Glace (Add $ 2.55 per person)
Fillet Medallions*: Peppercorn Demi-Glace or Béarnaise Sauce (Add $ 4.55 per person)
*Subject to Market Price.

Entree Selection - Choice of 1:
Deep Fried Chicken
Baked Chicken: Lemon Pepper, Rotisserie Season or Rosemary Citrus Marinated
Baked Ham: Honey or Pineapple Glaze
Swedish Meatballs in Burgundy Gravy, Stroganoff or Sweet & Sour
Polish Sausage Wedges with Sauerkraut
Italian Sausage Wedges with Green Peppers and Onions in Marinara

Boneless Breast of Chicken Medallions with Choice of Sauce (Add $ 1.75 per person)
Sauce Choice: Nappa Valley (White Wine Cream), Marsala Wine, AuPorto (Cream Mushroom), Apricot or Tomato Basil.

Entree Selection - Choice of 1:
Mostaccioli: Meat or Marinara Sauce
Hot Corkscrew Pasta with Basil and Vegetables
Lemon Linguini with Sun-dried Tomatoes
Pasta Primavera: Alfredo or Garlic & Olive Oil
Fettuccini Alfredo

Cheese Tortellini with Red Pepper Pesto (Add $ 1.25 per person)
Cheese Stuffed Rigatoni: Alfredo, Tomato Basil or Pesto (Add $ 1.25 per person)

Prices above are per person based.

Buffet Style Dinner includes an Elegant Buffet Presentation with Colored Overlays Beautifully Accented with
Fresh Cut Flowers and Greenery. Add a Uniformed Chef Carver for $ 150.00 (1 Chef per 100 guests).

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Plate Style Dinner Entree Selections:

Combination Plate Style Dinner Entree Selections

Prices above are per person based.
For Plate Style Dinners there is a Multiple Entree Choice Fee of $ 1.00 per person, if you choose up to 3 different entrees.

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Wedding Package Upgrades

Add Any of the Wedding Packages to the Classic Package Price.

Let us tailor a Complete & Custom Package to suit your exact needs.

Ultimate Dream Wedding Package

Bar Upgrade to the V.I.P. Open Bar
Wine or Champagne Toast for All of Your Guests
Passed Hors D’oeuvres (2 Hot and 2 Cold per person)
Wedding Cake
Fresh Floral Centerpieces for Guest & Head Tables
5 Hour Professional Disc Jockey
Specialty Table Packages (White Linen and White Skirting)
Commemorative Brick for the Buy-A-Brick Program.

$ 18.95 per person (Based on a Minimum of 150 people.)
$ 20.05 per person (Based on a Minimum of 125 people.)
$ 21.55 per person (Based on a Minimum of 100 people.)

(Based on Round Tables of 10 people.)

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Elegant Enchantment Wedding Package

Bar Upgrade to the Deluxe Open Bar
Wine or Champagne Toast for the Head & 2 Family Tables
Wedding Cake
Bud vase with Rose and Baby’s Breath Centerpieces for Guest & Head Tables
Specialty Table Packages (White Linen and White Skirting)

$ 6.65 per person additional

(Based on Round Tables of 10 people.)

Add our Professional DJ for 5 Hour for $ 720.00

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Other Optional Upgrades

Specialty Table Packages (White Linen and White Skirting) are $ 17.00 per Table
Colored Linen Tablecloths to the Floor are $ 20.00 per Table
Chair Covers are $ 4.00 per Chair
Custom Packages are Available - Call for Your Custom Quote.

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Beverage Packages

The Banquet Package price includes the Beer & Wine Open Bar.
The Classic Package price includes the Standard Open Bar.

V.I.P. Open Bar

Includes: Absolut Vodka, Tangueray Gin, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Jack Daniels, Crown Royal, Chivas Regal Scotch, Hennessy Cognac, Cuervo Tequila, Merlot, Chardonnay, Chablis and White Zinfandel, plus..... Smirnoff Vodka, Beefeater Gin, Jim Beam, Bacardi Light Rum, Korbel Brandy, Seagrams V.O. Whiskey, Dewars White Label Scotch, Pepe Lopez Tequila, Amaretto, Peach Schnapps, Southern Comfort, Miller Genuine Draft, Miller Lite, Soft Drinks and Juices.
Banquet Package Add $ 4.75 per person or Classic Package Add $ 3.75 per person.

Deluxe Open Bar

Includes: Smirnoff Vodka, Beefeater Gin, Jim Beam, Bacardi Light Rum, Korbel Brandy, Seagrams V.O. Whiskey and Dewars White Label Scotch, plus..... Gordon’s Vodka, Gordon’s Gin, Castillo Rum, Canadian Mist, Early Times, Dawson’s Scotch, Pepe Lopez Tequila, Amaretto, Peach Schnapps, Southern Comfort, Miller Genuine Draft, Miller Lite, Chablis, White Zinfandel, Soft Drinks and Juices.
Banquet Package Add $ 3.00 per person or Classic Package Add $ 2.00 per person.

Standard Open Bar

Includes: Gordon’s Vodka, Gordon’s Gin, Castillo Rum, Canadian Mist, Early Times, Dawson’s Scotch, Pepe Lopez Tequila, Amaretto, Peach Schnapps and Southern Comfort, plus..... Miller Genuine Draft, Miller Lite, Chablis, White Zinfandel, Soft Drinks and Juices.
Banquet Package Add $ 1.00 per person.

Beer & Wine Open Bar

Includes: Miller Genuine Draft, Miller Lite, Chablis, White Zinfandel, Soft Drinks and Juices.
The Beer & Wine Open Bar Prices are: 3 Hours is $ 11.00 per person, 4 Hours is $ 12.00 per person, 5 Hours is $ 14.00 per person.

Beverage Add-Ons

Domestic Wine or Champagne Toast........................$ 1.65 per person
Includes the Wine or Champagne Glasses. Wine Choice: Chablis, White Zinfandel or Champagne.
For Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay add 20¢ per person.

Domestic Table Wine or Champagne........................$ 18.45 per table
Includes the Wine or Champagne Glasses and 1 Bottle of Wine or Champagne.

Cordial Bar..........................................3 Hours is $ 2.00 per person
Includes: Amaretto di Saronno, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur, Frangeleco Hazelnut,
Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Hennessy Cognac, Dom B&B Liqueur and Drambuie Liqueur.
Each Additional Hour is 75¢ per person.

Bar Glassware Package..........................................$ 1.50 per person
Instead of Disposable Glassware add Real Glasses!

Bottled Beer Upgrade Package..........................................$ 1.50 per person

Bar Special Orders are available at an additional charge.

Ask about Non-Alcoholic Open Bars, Cash Bar and Side Cash Bar Options.
While beverages are subject to change according to current popularity, all beverages will always be of same high quality.
15% prepaid bar gratuity if tip jars on the bar are not allowed. Includes bartender(s) when having a minimum of 75 people.

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The Allure Package Casual, Yet Charming!

Includes the 4 Hour Hall Rental, a Buffet Style Meal, our
Touch of Class Service Package and White Linen Tablecloths for the Guest Tables.

$ 16.45 per person

(Not valid on certain dates and certain minimums do apply.)

Buffet Style Meal Options - 2 Entrees

Touch of Class Service Package:

Our Touch of Class Service Package is designed for when you want an extra special event. Cutting Edge will provide uniformed buffet attendants along with an elegant buffet presentation including colored overlays, props, and beautifully accented with fresh cut flowers and greenery. Contemporary chafing dishes, wicker baskets, cut glass serving bowls, platters, and serving utensils are all included. Our courteous staff can be available to serve and replenish the buffet, along with clearing guest tables after the serve.

Allure Package Add-Ons

Stainless Steel Silverware Rolled with a Linen Napkin............. $ 1.60 per person
Beer & Wine Open Bar Package for 3 Hours.............................. $ 10.00 per person

Use any Corporate or Casual Menu from Cutting Edge............ $ 10.50 per person*
*Plus the menu cost, from the menu you selected in that brochure.

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Casual Events for Smaller Groups

Showers ° Birthdays ° Business Meetings ° Seminars ° Reunions ° Etc.

The Horticultural Center can be subdivided into 3 separate sections.

Give Cutting Edge a call at (815) 725-9001 for Custom Packaging & Pricing.
We are more then happy to try and work within your budget!

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Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory

The Italian Renaissance style greenhouse, which is perfect for wedding ceremonies, features spectacular floral shows with seasonal motifs during the fall, winter, and spring. The Outdoor formal gardens are open June through October. The Bird Haven Greenhouse’s formal gardens are the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding or come inside for an intimate ceremony amongst the beautiful flowers and greenery.

 

Wedding Ceremony Rental Rates

Open Ceremony Times: 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Open Ceremony Price: $ 300.00

Ceremony Time: 5:00 p.m.
Ceremony Price: $500.00

Most 5:00 p.m. ceremonies are only available in conjunction with couples who are booking their reception
at the Barber & Oberwortmann Horticultural Center in the evening.

Call the Bird Haven Greenhouse at (815) 741-7278 for more details on Wedding Ceremonies.

How about having the Greenhouse open during your reception hall time?

$ 100.00 per hour    Available after 4:30 p.m.
This add-on feature offers additional private time to capture those special pictures!

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Sensational Appetizers

Passed Hors D’oeuvres   (2 Hot & 2 Cold)   $ 4.25 per person

Cold Party Platters

Julienne Cheese and Sausage Platter - (serves up to 45 people) Domestic Cheese Assortment - (serves up to 45 people) Imported Gourmet Cheese Display - (serves up to 45 people) Cheese and Sausage Sampler - (serves up to 45 people) Brie Cheese Tray with Brown Sugar and Pecans - (serves up to 30 people) Fresh Cut Vegetable Crudités - (serves up to 45 people) Fresh Cut Fruit Display - (serves up to 30 people) Antipasto Platter - (serves up to 30) Spinach Dip in Rye Bread - (serves up to 40) Seven Layer Salad with Tortilla Chips - (serves up to 30) Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Tray - (3 lbs., approx. 65 pieces) Seafood Spread Tray - (serves up to 30 people) Whole Smoked Salmon Display - (6 lbs., serves up to 60) Whole Poached Salmon Display - (12 lbs., serves up to 100)

$ 48.95 $ 46.50 $ 62.50 $ 49.50 $ 37.95 $ 34.95 $ 41.25 $ 64.50 $ 37.25 $ 39.50 $ 88.50 $ 41.25 $ 135.00 $ 155.00

In-Between Courses Add-Ons

Lemon or Raspberry Sorbet..................... $ 1.70 per person Shrimp Cocktail....................................... Market Price Antipasto Platter..................................... $ 26.95 per table Fresh Cut Vegetable Platter...................... $ 11.95 per table Chilled Vegetable Martini......................... Call for Current Pricing

Sweet Tables

Blossom Sweet Table
A sinfully delicious combination of assorted mini pastries to include chocolate eclairs, whipped cream puffs,
cannoli, fruit filled tarts and other French pastries. A tasty platter of home baked chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and peanut butter cookies surrounding bite size squares of baked fudge brownies and banana cake. Topped off with chocolate dipped strawberries (seasonal) and mouth watering fresh cut fruit display with Strawberry dip.
$ 6.95 per person (Based on 5 pieces per person)

Garden Sweet Table
A dazzling array of Gourmet Sweet Bars including: Carmel Apple Grannies, Chocolate Raspberry Tangos, Lemon Berry Jazz Bars and Marble Cheese Truffles, plus our Royal Mini Cheese Cakes.
$ 4.25 per person (Based on 4 pieces per person)
Sweet Tables can be ordered in lesser quantities then the number of guests actually attending.

Sweet Table Coffee Service
Coffee Choice of: Regular or Decaffeinated.
Includes: Cream, Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners.
$ 75.00 per 100 cups or $ 46.50 per 50 cups
Add China Cups and Saucers for 75¢ per cup

Coffee Presentation
Coffee Choice of: French Vanilla, Regular or Decaffeinated.
Includes: Flavored Creams, Shaved Chocolate, Cinnamon Sticks,
Sugar, Brown Sugar, Cream and Artificial Sweeteners.
$ 2.35 per person for a 2 Hour Package
Each additional Hour is $ 1.00 per person additional.

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Wedding Cakes

Over 50 different styles to choose from.
Come to our Office to see our Wedding Cake Book or Check them out on the Web.

Available Cake Batters: White, Yellow, Chocolate, Marble, Carrot Cake (add $ 1.65),
German Chocolate Cake (add $ 1.65), Champaign (add $ 1.65), Lemon (add $ 1.65) or Spice (add $ 1.65)

Available Cake Fillings: Butter Cream, Strawberry Preserves, Raspberry Preserves, Apricot, Blueberry, Lemon,
Pineapple, Fudge, Vanilla Cream, Bavarian Cream, Chocolate Mousse (add $ 1.20), Raspberry Mousse (add $ 1.20), White Chocolate (add $ 1.20), Caramel (add $ 1.20) or Fresh Fruit (add $ 1.20)

Available Cake Icing: Butter Cream or Rolled Fondant (add $ 2.50)

Wedding Cake............ $ 2.65 per slice

Other Information:
Customer’s Own Cakes require a 75¢ per person Cake Cutting Charge (includes place settings), plus
a certificate of insurance from the Bakery naming Cutting Edge Catering & Events as additionally insured.
The Anniversary Cake is included at no additional charge.

Required number of slices varies depending upon the style of cake or number of tiers chosen.
Cake Knifes, Cake Toppers and Cake Flowers are not included.

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