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DeSoto House Weddings

Let the DeSoto House Hotel make your day a Historic Event. We are delighted that we are being considered to play a part in your special day.

Since 1855 we have been the premier location for Galena’s most beautiful weddings. Nestled on Main Street in the heart of downtown Galena, we are surrounded by Galena’s architecture and history. Just walk out our front door and you are on Main Street amidst everything Galena has to offer and just outside our back door is beautiful Grant Park.

We offer the perfect enchanting setting for ceremonies and receptions from small intimate gatherings to large formal events. Room sizes vary from intimate rooms accommodating 2-25 to the spacious Ballroom, which host 120 people for dinner followed by dancing in our Four Story Atrium Courtyard. Our banquet facilities offer the unique and perfect ambiance for beautiful memories.

This Wedding information is designed to make the planning of your special day less complicated and customized to your requests. Our dedicated sales staff will work with you to make your day everything you dreamed of and more.

Custom Wedding Options

Sweet Table $6.50 per person
$10.00 per person
Champagne Toast $3.50 per person

(House champagne – one glass served butler style.)

House Wine
(Unlimited wine service to your guests table. Priced based on consumption.)

Dance Floor $300.00
(Parquet wood floor – 12 foot by 12 foot.)

Chair Cover Rental $10.00 per chair

Candelabras w/5 taper candles $40.00

Piano Renal $125.00

Cake Cutting $2.00 per person

Glass Mirrors & Votive Candles $15.00 per table

Tulle & Lights $175.00

Bridal Suite
(Beautifully decorated suite with a chilled bottle of
house champagne complimentary to Bride and Groom with 15 guest rooms.)

Room Rental & Set Up Fees
(This includes linens, room rental, and all set-up and clean-up.)

Ballroom $500.00

Lincoln $150.00

Courtyard $800.00

Wedding Dinner Entrees

Mixed Grill $29.95
A 4-ounce Choice Filet, a 4-ounce Chicken Breast sautéed to perfection and laced with a Basil Cream Sauce, and 2-ounces of select Salmon with a Dill Hollandaise Sauce.

Surf and Turf $27.95
A 4-ounce Choice Filet and four broiled Jumbo Shrimp.

Filet and Basil Chicken Combination $26.95
A 4-ounce Choice Filet, and a 4-ounce Chicken Breast sautéed to perfection and laced with a Basil Cream Sauce.

Filet Mignon $27.95
Eight ounce Prime Tenderloin of Beef, Grilled to Perfection

Roast Pork Loin with Onion Soubise $22.95
Tender Iowa Pork Loin roasted with fresh herbs and spices,
nestled atop sweet, creamy onion puree.

Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp $25.95
Five Jumbo Shrimp stuffed with DeSoto House Crabmeat Stuffing and broiled.

Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken $24.95
Boneless, skinless Breast of Chicken, stuffed with Feta Cheese, Pine Nuts, Roasted Garlic, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Wild Mushrooms, with a Balsamic Cream Sauce.

Basil Chicken $21.95
Boneless Chicken Breast perfectly sautéed and laced with a Basil and
Parmesan Cream Sauce.

The above entrees include: Tossed Green Salad, Soup (see attached soup choices), Potato or Rice (see attached choices), Fresh Vegetable Medley, Rolls and Butter, Coffee or Tea.

Vegetarian Entrees

Manicotti $17.95
Manicotti Pasta filled with a creamy blend of Parmesan, mozzarella, Ricotta and Romano Cheeses Blended to Perfection, Served in a Maria Sauce topped with Mozzarella Cheese.

Vegetable Stir Fry $17.95
Tender Sugar Snap Peas, Red Pepper Strips, Broccoli, Bean Sprouts, and Waterchestnuts stirfried in an Oriental Sauce, Served over Rice.

Pasta DeSoto $19.95
Rotini pasta tossed with Asparagus, Mushrooms, Onions, and Sun Dried Tomatoes in a Creamy Alfredo Sauce.

Vegetable Lasagna $18.95
Garden Vegetables Nestled in Tender Pasta with a Creamy, Alfredo Cheese Sauce.

Soup Selections

Cream of Potato and Leek

Cream of Mushroom

Corn Chowder

Chicken and Rice

Cream of Chicken

Wisconsin Cheese

New England Clam Chowder

Vegetable

Cold Creamy Strawberry

Cold Sweet Cucumber

Gazpacho


Potato or Rice Selections

Rice Pilaf
Tender long grain rice blended with seasoned vegetables,
cooked in a rich chicken stock.

Wild Rice Blend
Minnesota wild rice and long grain rice blended and simmered in butter
and chicken stock with seasoned vegetables.

House Potatoes
Oven-roasted baby red potatoes tossed in butter, garlic, and fresh herbs.

Whipped Potatoes
Home-made creamy potatoes, whipped with butter and seasoning.

Baked Potato
Large Idaho potato baked to perfection.

Baked Stuffed Potato
Idaho potato stuffed with a creamy potato and chive mixture served golden brown.

Cold Appetizers

Deli Meat and Cheese Tray

Small (serves 25) $70.00
Medium (serves 50) $110.00
Large (serves 75) $140.00

Italian Meat and Cheese Tray

Small (serves 25) $85.00
Medium (serves 50) $135.00
Large (serves 75) $180.00

Vegetable Crudite w/Herb Dip

Small (serves 25) $30.00
Medium (serves 50) $50.00
Large (serves 75) $70.00

Domestic Cheese and Cracker Tray
Small (serves 25) $45.00
Medium (serves 50) $80.00
Large (serves 75) $115.00

Gourmet Cheese and Cracker Tray

Small (serves 25) $60.00
Medium (serves 50) $110.00
Large (serves 75) $160.00

Fresh Fruit Tray
Small (serves 25) $55.00
Medium (serves 50) $80.00
Large (serves 75) $95.00

Fiesta Platter
Small (serves 25) $25.00
Medium (serves 50) $45.00
Large (serves 75) $65.00

Silver Dollar Sandwiches $75.00/fifty count
Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef, Tuna Salad, Chicken Salad

Side of Smoked Salmon w/condiments: Market Price

Whole decorated Salmon w/condiments: Market Price

Shrimp Cocktail: Market Price

Iced Crab Claws: Market Price

Italian Meat and Cheese Kabobs $2.25

Fruit Kabobs with a Yogurt dipping Sauce $2.25

Hot Appetizers

Barbecue Meatballs $35.00/50 count

Teriyaki Meatballs $35.00/50 count

Swedish Meatballs $35.00/50 count

Tempura Mushrooms $35.00/50 count

Tempura Vegetables $35.00/50 count

Seafood Stuffed Wontons $1.95 each

Egg Rolls $1.50 each

Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs w/ Sesame $2.50 each

Pita Chips $1.95 per person
(with Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Dip)

Coconut Chicken $2.25 each

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts $1.75 each

The following include Rolls and Condiments

Carved Roast Turkey $2.95 per person

Carved Virginia Ham $3.75 per person

Carved Pepperloin of Beef $9.95 per person

Carved Steamship Round of Beef Market Price

Host or Cash Bar Prices

House Brands $3.50
American Whiskey: Barton
Bourbon: Barton
Brandy: Barton
Canadian Whiskey: No house available
Gin: Barton
Rum: Palo Viejo
Scotch: House of Stewart
Tequila: Juarez
Vodka: Barton

Call Brands $4.25
American Whiskey: Early Times
Bourbon: Jim Beam
Brandy: Paul Masson
Canadian Whiskey: Black Velvet
Gin: Tanquery
Rum: Bacardi
Scotch: Dewar’s
Tequila: Cuervo
Vodka: Smirnoff

Premium Brands $4.75
American Whiskey: Seagrams 7
Bourbon: Wild Turkey
Brandy: Christian Brothers
Canadian Whiskey: Canadian Club
Gin: Bombay
Rum: Captain Morgan
Scotch: Johnny Walker Red
Tequila: Cuervo Gold
Vodka: Skyy

Super Premium Brands $5.00
American Whiskey: Jack Daniels
Bourbon: Makers Mark
Brandy: Korbel
Canadian Whiskey: Crown Royal
Gin: Bombay Sapphire
Rum: Bacardi 151
Scotch: Johnny Walker Black
Tequila: Cuervo 1800
Vodka: Absolute

Miscellaneous Liquor
Kahlua (Premium) $4.75
Baileys (Premium) $4.75
Amaretto Di Saronno (Super Premium) $4.75
Peach Schnapps (Call) $4.25
Amaretto Leroux (Call) $3.50

Beer
Domestic $3.00

Budweiser
Bud Light
Miller Genuine Draft
Miller Lite
Michelob Ultra ($3.00)

Wine
$5.00 per glass @ Bar
Price per Bottle or $5.00 per Glass

Soda $1.50
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite

Punch $16.00 per gallon
We will prepare any punch to your order, alcoholic or non-alcoholic.
Alcoholic Punch – Priced to Order
Champagne Punch - $25.00 per gallon

Please read the following information as it contains
information that may affect your final bill.

A gratuity of 18% will be added to your ticket for an open bar. All alcoholic beverage sales are regulated by the State of Illinois. This establishment, as a licensee, is responsible for the administration of these regulations; therefore, it is a policy that no liquor or wine may be brought into our banquet or meeting facilities from outside sources. You may bring liquor or wine to your sleeping room only. There is a charge of $35.00 per bartender, per hour. This hourly charge will be waived with every $150.00 in bar sales per bartender, per hour.

Services in Galena and Surrounding Areas.

Photographers
Galena Studios, (815)-273-3904
Elite Images, (319) 583-9369
George Bookless (815)-777-0384
Laszlo Marton Studios, (773)-252-4306
Alta Prima Creative, (815)-739-6809

Florists
Garden Party Weddings, 366 N. Rocky Hill Rd., Galena, (815)-777-1818
Blooming Basket, 997 Galena Square Drive, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815) 777-1111
Valley Perennials Florist & Greenhouse, 1018 3rd Street, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815)777-0546

Churches and Ceremony Sites
Wedding Chapel, 113 South Main Street, Elizabeth, Illinois 61028 (815)591-2135
Assembly of God, 11800 West Red Gates Road, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815)777-1857
Grace Episcopal Church, 309 Hill Street, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815)777-2590
Galena Bible Church, 11108 Highway 20 West, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815) 777-1456
St. Matthew Lutheran, 127 South High Street, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815)777-1134
First Presbyterian, 106 North Bench Street, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815)777-0229
Westminster Presbyterian 513 South Bench Street, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815) 777-0973
St. Mary’s Catholic, 406 Franklin Street, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815)777-0134
St. Michael’s Catholic, 227 South Bench Street, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815)777-2053
United Methodist, 125 South Bench Street, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815)777-0192

Transportation
Galena Trolley Tours, 314 S. Main Street, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815)-777-1248
Tri-State Trolley, Main Street, Galena Illinois (815)-777-9580
Starlight Limousine, 563-582-2028
Jack’s Galena Carriage Company, (815)-275-9470

Music/Musicians
Ruth Richards-Schlarman, M.M. Harpist, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815)-235-9154
Diskotek Entertainment, Dubuque, IA (563)-599-2564
Sound Expressions, Disk Jockey Service, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 (319) 556-7331
T’s n J’s Disc Jockey Productions, (563)-556-1452
Sheila Coltrat, vocalist, (815)-591-3500
Rozanne Loney, vocalist, (563-557-2689
Aaron Alexander, Piano (815)-776-0831

Beauty Salons
Mane Event, 979 Galena Square Drive, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815)777-3399
A Cut Above, 628 Franklin Street, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815)777-0056
Studio One, 322 North Main Street, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815)777-1275

Formal Wear Rental
Galena-Ridge Dry Cleaners, 605 Ridge Street, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815)777-8990
Graham’s Style for Men, 890 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa (563)-582-3760
The Tux Shop, 4949 Asbury Road, Dubuque, Iowa (563)-582-8226
Milroy’s Tuxedos, 2600 Dodge St. Plaza, Dubuque, Iowa (563)-584-2041

Cakes
LaGastronomie 563-588-4507 Dubuque, Iowa
Patticakes, by Patti Fedewa 563-583-2199 Dubuque, Iowa
Just Desserts, 563-557-1095 Dubuque, Iowa
Carolyn at Main Street Cheesecakes 815-777-8511 Galena, IL

General Services
Chamber of Commerce, 101 Bouthillier Street, Galena, Illinois 61036 (815)777-0203
Jo Daviess County Clerk, 330 North Bench Street, Galena, Illinois (815)777-0161
City of Galena, 312 ½ N. Main Street, Galena, Illinois (815)-777-1050


For More Information or to make reservations for our upcoming events,
Please call: 815-777-0090 or 1-800-343-6562

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