WEDDINGPLANNINGPACKET
South Columbus / Fort Benningin association with
The National Infantry Foundation
& It’s Your Day Catering
Table of Contents
◦Greetings……………………………..3
◦Hotel Information…………………...4
◦It’s Your Day Info…….……………...5
◦National Infantry Mus Info………...6
◦Room Blocking…………………..….7
◦Bride/Groom Suite…………….…...8
◦Banquet Space…………..……..9-11
◦Banquet Menu……………..….12-14
◦Entertainment………………..…….15
◦Other Resources……………..……16
◦Closing…………………………..…..17
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Welcome!If you are reading this, there’s a likely chance
that you’re planning on spending the rest of your
life with the person of your dreams! Here at the
Hampton Inn – South Columbus/Fort Benning, we
believe that’s a beautiful thing, and would love to
help you & your loved one make that first step as
easy and as one-of-a-kind as possible.
First of all we appreciate you and your loved
one for considering us as an option for your special
day. It’s our goal to offer you an all-inclusive
package full of valuable information to make
planning the ultimate day simple so that you can
enjoy every moment of it.
Secondly, we want to work with you as a guest
to make sure all questions can be answered before
we even agree to anything. We want to ensure
that you’ll be fully confident in us to help plan your
wedding. Our employees take pride in guest
satisfaction, and our customer service is practiced
in making folks feel great. That’s just the
Hamptonality promise!
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Hampton Inn Information
Address: 2870 South Lumpkin Road
Columbus, GA 31903
Phone #: 706-660-5550
Fax #: 706-6605660
General Manager: Cindy Malaney
Assistant General Manager: Lanie Dale
Sales Manager: John Brown
Enjoy our 102-room hotel offering standard guest rooms,
suites and accessible rooms with your choice of a king or
queen bed. All rooms include free high-speed internet, 37
inch flat screen TV, executive work area, minifridge,
microwave, and coffee maker. All guests may start their
day off with our free On the House Hot Breakfast.
Other Features Include:
◦ 24/7 Coffee/Tea Station
◦ Free Wifi
◦ 24/7 PreCor Fitness Center
◦ Luxurious Outdoor Pool
Friendly service, clean rooms, comfortable surroundings,
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It’s Your Day Information
Lindsay Norton - Director of Catering
Phone #: 706.604.8889
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.itsyourday.com
We are a boutique catering company serving Georgia and
other locations throughout the US. Our team of dedicated
chefs guarantee delicious dishes and quality cocktails in any
situation. Whether you have a small or large event, we will
cater to your needs and let you enjoy your special day. You
just plan on having a good time. We’ll take care of the
rest. Our expert catering and banquet mangers will help
with the small details of linens and china to the large items
like staffing and execution. We put in the hard work so you
can relax and host your guests.
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National Infantry Museum Information
Vickie Benton – Director of Events
Phone #: 706-653-9234
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nationalinfantrymuseum.org
Address: 1775 Legacy Way, Suite 220
Columbus, GA 31903
The National Infantry Museum emphasizes the values that
define the Infantryman, as well as the nation he protects:
Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and
Personal Courage. It preserves and displays one of the
greatest collections of military artifacts in the world, but it is a
museum of people, not things. As a visitor, you will meet the
Infantryman face to face and join him on his journey. You will
come to understand why an Infantryman does what he
does, why he puts himself in harm’s way in defense of an
idea and you will leave transformed, just as the Infantry
transforms the man into the Soldier.
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Group Blocking
For information on blocking rooms
and creating a contract with us,
please contact John Brown at
(c)706-442-3961 / (w)706-660-5550 or
email at
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Double Queen Room King Room
Breakfast Area
Outside PoolFitness
Center
Bride & Groom Suite
After the vows are said and the rings are on, we want you
and your loved one to feel like celebrities! Our King Suites
are the perfect room for a newly wed couple to share
together! Plus, there will be a little care package from us
included!
The suites offer a touch more elbow room, sleeper sofa,
and a wet bar!
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Banquet Space
Hampton Inn:
Our banquet space at the hotel can offer both families a
comfortable space to have a private breakfast, or just a
place to hangout! We can offer it to you for free based
on availability!
It includes:
◦ 15 Tables
◦ 60 Chairs
◦ Podium/Dry Erase Board
◦ 2 Drop-down Projection Screens
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Our Banquet Space is the Perfect
Space for about 60 People
Banquet Space
National Infantry Museum:
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AREA RENTAL RATE DURATION CAPACITY EVENTS
Grand Hall* Please Call for Quotes 7 Hours500 seated
1000 reception600 theater style
Dinner, Receptions
Heritage Hall
Please Call for Quotes3 Hours
120 seated
230 reception250 theater style
Dinner, Receptions, Meetings8 Hours
Per Additional Hour
2nd Infantry Regiment Gallery*
Please Call for Quotes
3 Hours
100 reception
Receptions
Per Additional Hour
Patriot Hall
Please Call for Quotes
2 Hours
120 seated
(90 w/ buffet)200 theater style
Meetings, Lunch Dinner, Receptions8 Hours
Per Additional Hour
Continental RoomPlease Call for Quotes
3 Hours
40 seated
Lunch, Dinner, Small Meetings
Per Additional Hour
Lobby* Please Call for Quotes 7 Hours400 Reception
(Only with Grand Hall)
Pre-function Space, Ceremonies
Front Rotunda*† Please Call for Quotes 2 Hours 200+ theater styleCeremonies
Theater Please call for a QuotePer Private
Show292 theater style
Films, Meetings
*May only be rented when the Museum is closed to the public.
**Please ask about special rates for daytime events on Mondays –
great for corporate meetings or luncheons!
†These are outdoor spaces.
Banquet Space
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More NIM Information:
oWe are flexible and very happy to suggest alternate uses for spaces.
oReception capacity indicates a standing-style reception with minimal seating.
oWe offer additional services, including A/V, dance floor, specialty lighting, and more! Ask an Events Dept. Staff person for more details.
oSeated capacity does not take into account dance floor, DJ / band set-up, etc. Please discuss your needs with an Events Dept. Staff person.
o In order to book, we require a $600.00 non-refundable deposit. If your balance is less than $600.00, we ask full payment.
Vickie Benton, Director of Events
Keisha Wilson, Senior Events Coordinator
Jessie Doggett, Events Coordinator
(706) 685 – 5809
Contact Us At:
Banquet Options –Plated Menu
$30.00 per person inclusive of Tax and Gratuities
Minimum 50 people
*All Catering services include Iced Tea and Water*
Choose One Salad:
Caesar:
◦ Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed with shredded Parmesan Cheese, Croutons, and Caesar Dressing.
Mixed Green
◦ Baby mixed Greens with Tomato, Cucumber, shredded Carrots and choice of dressing.
◦ Ranch, Balsamic, Caesar, or Italian
Choose One Plated Meals:
*Served with Warm Rolls and Butter*
POULTRY:
◦ Grilled Chicken Breast with Mushroom- Tarragon Cream Sauce and Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Seasonal Vegetables.
PORK:
◦ Roasted Orange, Brown Sugar, and Chili marinated Pork Loin with Cheddar-Jalapeño Grits and Seasonal Vegetables.
FISH:
◦ Sautéed Trout Filet with Lemon Juice, Brown Butter, Parsley, and White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables.
BEEF:
◦ Beef slowly simmered in Burgundy Wine served with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes and Burgundy Reduction and Seasonal Vegetables.
***Pricing includes setup, service, breakdown, plates, glassware, silverware, serving utensils and service ware, white base linen, Colored Overlay (8 colors available), colored napkins (10 colors available) and service staff. Deposit of $500 is due to It’s Your Day Catering. Catering must be paid 7 days prior to event with guaranteed number of guests. A complimentary tasting will bemade available if $2500 in catering is spent. Pricing includes service charge of 22% and State Tax of 8%.***
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$30.00 per person inclusive of Tax and GratuitiesMinimum 50 people *All Catering services include Iced Tea and Water*
Choose One Salad for Buffet:Caesar◦ Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed with shredded Parmesan Cheese, Croutons,
and Caesar Dressing. Mixed Green◦ Baby mixed Greens with Tomato, Cucumber, shredded Carrots and choice
of dressing. ◦ Ranch and BalsamicProteins (CHOOSE 2): ◦ Southern Fried Chicken ◦ Baked Chicken Smothered In Mushroom and Tarragon Sauce ◦ Sliced Roast Beef with Caramelized Onion Jus ◦ Pulled Roasted Pork Tossed with Choice Of North Carolina BBQ Sauce
(Mustard Base) ◦ BBQ Chicken ◦ Herbed Crusted Roasted Pork Butt with Natural Juice ◦ Salisbury Steak with Black Pepper Gravy Starch (CHOOSE 1): ◦ Mashed Potatoes ◦ Oven Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary ◦ Rice Pilaf ◦ Mashed Sweet Potatoes ◦ Macaroni and Cheese Vegetables (CHOOSE 2): ◦ Southern Style Green Beans with Bacon ◦ Squash Casserole ◦ Creamed Corn ◦ Carrots Glazed with Honey and Lemon ◦ Baked Beans
***Pricing includes setup, service, breakdown, plates, glassware, silverware, serving utensils and service ware, white base linen, Colored Overlay (8 colors available), colored napkins (10 colors available) and service staff. Deposit of $500 is due to It’s Your Day Catering. Catering must be paid 7 days prior to event with guaranteed number of guests. A complimentary tasting will bemade available if $2500 in catering is spent. Pricing includes service charge of 22% and State Tax of 8%.***
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Banquet Options –Plated Menu
Hors d’ouerves or Display for Cocktail Hour:
$35.00 per person inclusive of Tax and Gratuities
Chose One:
-Seasonal Fruit and Domestic Cheese Display with Crackers
◦ Fresh Seasonal Fruit with Berries and Cheddar, Swiss, and Pepper Jack
Cheese
OR
-Butler Passed Hors d’oeuvres (Choose 3 Items):
◦ Bruschetta with fresh Tomato Basil and Garlic
◦ Chilled Roasted New Potatoes filled with Sour Cream and Chives
◦ Meatballs in Swedish Sauce
◦ Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
◦ Thai Curry Samosa
◦ Macaroni Cheese Bites
◦ Berkshire Pork Dumplings
Hors d’oeurves or Display & Toasting:
$40.00 per person inclusive of Tax and Gratuities
-Champagne and Sparkling Cider Toast available for each guests
◦ Toast will be provided at a designated time by client
Cocktail Hour Hors d’oeurves or Display & Signature Cocktail Toasting &
Deluxe Coffee Setup:
$50.00 per person inclusive of Tax and Gratuities
-Signature Cocktail custom made by Mixologist
-Starbucks Coffee Service
◦ Freshly Brewed Starbucks Pikes Place coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and
hot Tazo tea selections
◦ Hazelnut, Caramel and Vanilla Syrup
◦ Chocolate Shavings and Fresh Whipped Cream14
Banquet Options –Additional Items
Entertainment
Dillingham
A cover band performing unique renditions of
popular music tailored for your special occasion. Can
offer a wide-range of packages such as a Classic 5-
piece setup perfect for hitting the dance floor or even
a Ceremony 1-3 piece setup meant to help you walk
down the aisle.
-Contact Evan Griner @ 706-587-0251 for more info!
-Facebook: Dillingham
DJ Cash Flow
A DJ perfect for your wedding reception party who’s
proficient in specializing a track list perfect for you and
your event. He can make any event a happening
place with his smooth transitions and crazy light show.
-Contact DJ Cash Flow @ 706-593-3622 for more info!
-Facebook: DJ ‘Slimm’ Cashflow
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Additional Resources
Florist:
◦Degins by Mayumi
706-587-1100
◦Bloomwoods Flowers & Gift
706-507-5859
Bakery:
◦Midtown Cakes, LLC
706-507-4544
◦ The Cake Lady
334-756-2253
Hair & Makeup:
◦ Lindsey K Stylist
269-254-6788
Photographer:
◦MJ Gillespie Photography
706-442-3456
◦Amanda Berube Photography 207-807-4755
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Lastly,
We want to thank you again for
considering the Hampton Inn – South
Columbus/Fort Benning & the National
Infantry Museum as a hot-spot for your
monumental day. We understand
how big of a deal this life event is to
you, so we want you to know that
we’re here for you & your loved one.
So don’t be shy & say “I do” with us,
and we’ll be more than happy to work
hard for you without any fuss.
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