REFRESHING APPROACH TO EVENTS
At the Courtyard by Marriott® in Ankeny, we create unforgettable moments, while you experience memories that last a lifetime. From your wedding reception and rehearsal dinner, to your bridal luncheon and gift opening, we specialize in making your event rewarding and memorable. We are honored to be a part of your engagement and wedding planning. We understand you have dreamed about this day your whole life. We are ready to turn your dreams into a reality! With your wedding in mind, we have created a wedding guide to assist you with your planning. You’ll find plenty of choices, complemented by our knowledge and attentive staff of professionals who are committed to creating a memorable event for you and your guests.
PLANNING MADE EASY
CATERING MANAGER
Our Catering Manager will work with you on every aspect and detail of your special event. Ann has 10 years of wedding planning experience that she would love to share with you.
FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
The day has finally arrived and you have carefully planned every moment of the day. Our Food & Beverage Director will be your on-site person that will keep things on track.
MENU
To provide our guests with the best possible event, Courtyard by Marriott® Ankeny requests that your menu selections be finalized no later than one (1) month prior to your event. Additional fees may apply for menu substitutions.
GUARANTEE
A guarantee number is due one (1) week in advance. The expected attendance will become the final guarantee, not subject to reduction.
SERVICE CHARGE & SALES TAX
Currently a 22% service charge and applicable state sales tax of 6% will be added to all food, beverage, audio visual and room rental charges. According to Iowa Tax Codes, service charges are subject to sales tax.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
No food or beverage of any kind may be brought into the hotel by client or his or her attendees without prior approval from your Event Manager. In addition, clients or their attendees may take no food or beverage of any kind out of the hotel We reserve the right to refuse alcohol services to intoxicated ersons and will not serve underage persons.
LOST & FOUND
Courtyard Ankeny assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to items left in a function room prior to, during or after an event.
STAFFING
Our server to guest ratio is 1 server per 20 guests for plated meals and 1 server per 40 guests for buffets.
SECURITY
If the Courtyard by Marriott® Ankeny deems security is required for your event, arrangements will be made at no added expense to the client.
DEPOSIT & PAYMENT
An initial non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required with the signed agreement to hold the space. The Courtyard by Marriott® Ankeny requires a credit card on file for any incidental charges incured during or following your event.
- 75% of the $6,000 minimum is due 90 days prior to the event.
- Final payment is due at least 10 business days prior to event date.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event that the reception is cancelled, any advance deposits will be applied towards your cancellation fee. A percent of the original estimated food, bar and room revenue will be due based upon the following schedule:
- 365 days prior to event date - 50% of the estimated balance due.
- 120 days prior to event date - 75% of the estimated balance due.
- 30 days prior to event date - 100% of the estimated balance due.
All food and beverage items are subject to a 22% service fee. Due to market fluctuations all food and beverage items are subject to change. Should our prices increase, written notification will be given. No outside food or beverages are permitted for banquet/ meeting functions. The removal of food or beverages provided by the hotel is not permitted. 06/25/24
ADDITIONAL SERVICES YOUR REHEARSAL
Start your wedding weekend off right. We’ll offer your group complimentary space for your event. Toast your “I Dos” in the perfect setting at Courtyard by Marriott Ankeny. Whether a sit-down dinner or a cocktail reception, our Catering Manager will create the fairytale beginning to your happily ever after. Please visit with your Catering Manager to learn more about Rehearsal Dinner options.
CEREMONY & RECEPTION
Wedding ceremonies are welcome at the Courtyard by Marriott Ankeny. Combine your ceremony and reception at one location. A fee of $500 will be added to your master bill if the room is required to be reset after the ceremony ends and before recption starts.
GIFT OPENING & BRIDAL SHOWER
Let us help you throw a Bridal Shower before the big day or celebrate the morning after with a Gift Opening in your complimentary space. Priced per person. Please visit with your Catering Manager to learn more about package options.
All food and beverage items are subject to a 22% service fee. Due to market fluctuations all food and beverage items are subject to change. Should our prices increase, written notification will be given. No outside food or beverages are permitted for banquet/ meeting functions. The removal of food or beverages provided by the hotel is not permitted. 06/25/24
ELEVATE YOUR WEDDING DAY EXPERIENCE
You are welcome to rent additional items from a third party or some of our preferred vendors.
300
GRAND BALLROOM LIGHTING PACKAGE
Our piping and white fabric backdrop behind the head table and cake table with choice of colored up-lights. Colored up-lights also placed around the ballroom.
150
LIGHTED BACKDROP PACKAGE
Our piping and white fabric backdrop behind the head table and cake table with choice of colored up-lights.
100
CAKE CUTTING
150 AV PACKAGE
Includes our drop down screens and LCD projectors.
7
3 TIERED PACKAGE
Cylindrical vases, mirror tile and floating candles. Priced per table.
10
GLASS BALL LED LIGHT
6” diameter crackle glass with warm white LED lights. Priced per table.
COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES
Take advantage of the following complimentary items included with your reception:
• Two-room suite for the wedding couple Friday and Saturday night with breakfast for two.
• Hurricane vase with white tapered candle, votive candles, and mirror tiles.
• Hotel will assist in the setting up of two items for your reception (ie. place cards, party favors, centerpieces, etc.).
• Special invitation (up to 6 people) to our menu tasting.
• 60” rounds to comfortably accommodate 8 guests.
• Wireless microphone.
• Reception room set-up and clean-up.
• Skirted gift table, cake table, and guest book table.
• Head table for wedding party up on risers with white chair covers.
• Champagne toast for the head table.
• Silver service, China, glassware.
• White or black linen lap length linen.
• White or black linen napkins.
• Dance floor.
• Discounted room rates for guests.
• Room for rehearsal dinner the night before.
• Room for gift opening the following morning.
• Marriott Bonvoy reward points.
All food and beverage items are subject to a 22% service fee. Due to market fluctuations all food and beverage items are subject to change. Should our prices increase, written notification will be given. No outside food or beverages are permitted for banquet/ meeting functions. The removal of food or beverages provided by the hotel is not permitted. 06/25/24
PLATED DINNERS
Plated dinners include house salad with dressing, fresh seasonal vegetables, specialty bread, and choice of starch. Served with water, coffee, and iced tea. Priced per guest.
STARCH CHOICES (SELECT ONE):
Baked Potato | Twice Baked Potato Casserole | Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Wild Rice Blend | Jasmine Rice | Roasted Red Baby Potatoes | Sweet Potato Casserole | Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes
29.95 CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
Breaded chicken breast stuffed with smoked ham and Swiss cheese. Topped with white wine cream sauce.
29.95 CHICKEN PICCATA
Chicken breast dusted in flour, browned, and served in a sauce containing lemon juice, butter, and capers.
13.95 CHILDREN’S MENU
Chicken fingers with French fries and a fruit cup. For ages 4-12.
37.50 DUET MEDLEY
A designer duet featuring your choice of two entrées from the list below.
ENTRÉE CHOICES (SELECT TWO): MEDALLION OF PETITE TENDERLOIN FILET | GARLIC HERB SALMON | MEDALLION OF PORK TENDERLOIN CHASSEUR | CHICKEN BRUSCHETTA
41.00 FILET MIGNON
8 oz. tenderloin filet wrapped in bacon and served with our creamy béarnaise sauce.
30.50 GARLIC HERB SALMON
Panko breaded with herbs and garlic. Topped with garlic-herb white wine.
31.00 GRILLED BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN
Herb seared chicken breast topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, onions, basil, and fresh garlic with wine sauce.
30.50 PEPPERED BEEF TIPS
Sirloin tips marinated for 24 hours with fire roasted red peppers. Served over jasmine rice.
PRIME RIB OF BEEF
8 OZ. $39.00 12 OZ. $42.00
Generous portions of slow roasted prime rib topped with au jus. Horseradish sauce served on the side.
27.95 RICOTTA STUFFED TORTELLINI
Tortellini stuffed with Ricotta cheese and topped with a creamy Alfredo sauce.
28.95 ROSEMARY PORK LOIN
Tender roasted pork loin dressed with a tasty rosemary Alfredo sauce.
35.95 SIRLOIN
8 oz. bacon-wrapped sirloin topped with a demiglaze sauce.
30.95 STUFFED PORK CHOP
Hand cut 10 oz. Iowa chop stuffed with our unique apple sage dressing and topped with a brandy pear sauce.
MP SURF & TURF
SURF: LOBSTER TAIL | GRILLED SHRIMP | LOBSTER RAVIOLI | SCALLOPS
TURF: FILET MIGNON | BEEF TENDERLOIN | PRIME RIB | RIBEYE | SIRLOIN
All food and beverage items are subject to a 22% service fee. Due to market fluctuations all food and beverage items are subject to change. Should our prices increase, written notification will be given. No outside food or beverages are permitted for banquet/ meeting functions. The removal of food or beverages provided by the hotel is not permitted. 06/25/24
DINNER BUFFETS
43.95 THREE ENTRÉE BUFFET
Three entrées, three salads, and two starches.
38.95 TWO ENTRÉE BUFFET
Two entrées, two salads, and two starches.
ENTRÉE SELECTIONS
- Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Sirloin
- Asiago Chicken Pasta
- Bacon Wrapped Steak Medallions
- Bruschetta Chicken
- Chicken Cordon Bleu
- Chicken Piccata
- Garlic Herb Salmon
- Ricotta Stuffed Tortellini
- Rosemary Pork Loin
- Stuffed Pork Chop
- Traditional Beef Lasagna
SALAD SELECTIONS
- Broccoli Slaw
- Creamy Spring Pasta Salad
- Fruit Salad
- Macaroni Salad
- Potato Salad
- Rotini Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
- Tossed Green Salad
STARCH SELECTIONS
- Baked Potato
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Jasmine Rice
- Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
- Twice Baked Potato Casserole
- Wild Rice Blend
33.50 TASTE OF ITALY
Includes Caesar salad, cucumber salad, fruit salad, garlic bread, and fresh seasonal vegetables.
ENTRÉE CHOICES (SELECT TWO): CHICKEN
PARMESAN | CHICKEN PICCATA | BEEF LASAGNA |
TRI-COLOR TORTELLINI WITH ALFREDO SAUCE |
CHICKEN ALFREDO
CARVING STATIONS
H and-carved presentations may be added to any dinner buffet. Carved entrées count as one entrée selection. Carving fee is an additional charge per guest for each item.
3.00 ROAST TURKEY
3.75 SLOW ROASTED BARON OF BEEF
5.00 PRIME RIB
All food and beverage items are subject to a 22% service fee. Due to market fluctuations all food and beverage items are subject to change. Should our prices increase, written notification will be given. No outside food or beverages are permitted for banquet/ meeting functions. The removal of food or beverages provided by the hotel is not permitted. 06/25/24
HOT HORS D'OEUVRES
Priced per 50 pieces, unless noted differently.
95.00 BACON WRAPPED SMOKIES
Baked in a brown sugar glaze.
225.00 CANDIED BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP
80.00 CHEESE CURDS
Regular or spicy.
145.00 CHICKEN SANTA FE EGG ROLLS
Served with pineapple salsa. Priced per 90 pieces.
135.00 CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS
Peanut sauce, red chili sauce, or teriyaki.
145.00 CHICKEN TENDERS
Battered dipped and fried to perfection. Served with an array of dipping sauces. Priced per 90 pieces.
115.00 CHICKEN WINGS
Buffalo, BBQ, or Teriyaki. Served with carrots, celery sticks, and ranch dressing. Priced per 75 pieces.
150.00 CRAB RANGOONS
Served with sweet n sour sauce.
150.00 CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Priced per 70 pieces.
120.00 FLATBREAD
Margherita, 5-cheese, or Meat Lovers.
130.00 FRIED MOZZARELLA STICKS
Served with marinara sauce. Priced per 90 pieces.
130.00 JALAPEÑO POPPERS
Priced per 100 pieces.
125.00 MEATBALLS
Swedish, Asian, or BBQ. Priced per 80 pieces.
5.50 PRETZEL BITES
Soft salted pretzel bites served with warm nacho cheese. Priced per person.
140.00 SAUSAGE STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Bzaked mushroom caps filled with Italian sausage, herbs, and shredded cheeses. Priced per 70 pieces.
90.00 SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
Served with pita chips.
110.00 TOASTED RAVIOLI
Beef or cheese filled ravioli served with marinara sauce. Priced per 100 pieces.
150.00 STUFFED WONTONS
Buffalo chicken, pulled pork, chicken pesto, or BBQ chicken.
All food and beverage items are subject to a 22% service fee. Due to market fluctuations all food and beverage items are subject to change. Should our prices increase, written notification will be given. No outside food or beverages are permitted for banquet/ meeting functions. The removal of food or beverages provided by the hotel is not permitted. 06/25/24
COLD HORS D’OEUVRES
Priced per 50 pieces, unless noted differently.
220.00 ANTIPASTO PLATTER
A colorful presentation of cheese, olives, cherry tomatoes, and cured meats. Serves 70 people.
210.00 ARTISAN CHEESE BOARD
Assorted cheeses, mixed nuts, dried fruit, cured meats, crackers, and spreads. Serves 50 people.
72.50 ASSORTED DIP PLATTER
Roasted red pepper hummus, salsa, and fresh guacamole served with grilled flatbread and assorted crackers. Serves 25 people.
110.00 BRUSCHETTA
Grilled bread topped with tomato basil. Priced per 75 pieces.
140.00 CAPRESE SKEWERS
Mini mozzarella cheese balls skewered with sweet basil leaves and juicy cherry tomatoes then drizzled with a tangy sweet balsamic glaze. Priced per 50 pieces.
150.00 CHEESE & CRACKER MEDLEY
Assorted crackers paired with various cheeses. Serves 50 people.
150.00 FRESH FRUIT DISPLAY
A collection of seasonal fruits served with a honey strawberry cream cheese dip. Serves 50 people.
200.00 GOURMET DIPPED STRAWBERRIES
Fresh strawberries hand dipped in rich chocolate. Priced per 75 pieces or $3.00 each.
225.00 IMPORTED CHEESE BOARD
Brie, smoked Gouda, smoked Cheddar, and dilled Havarti. Served with an array of berries and crostini.
125.00 PINWHEELS
Turkey, Veggie, and Ham pinwheels stuffed with spinach and cream cheese.
125.00 PUFF PASTRY
Cucumber, fresh dill, and cream cheese. Priced per 60 pieces.
180.00 SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Chilled shrimp served with a zesty cocktail sauce.
150.00 STUFFED WONTONS
Chicken Salad, Asian Chicken Salad, or Shrimp Avocado.
150.00 VEGETABLE CRUDITÉ
Assorted vegetables (carrots, snap peas, bell peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, and cucumbers) served with a pepper ranch dip.
160.00 VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS
Ultra-thin spring roll wrappers filled with slivers of sliced fresh vegetables.
All food and beverage items are subject to a 22% service fee. Due to market fluctuations all food and beverage items are subject to change. Should our prices increase, written notification will be given. No outside food or beverages are permitted for banquet/ meeting functions. The removal of food or beverages provided by the hotel is not permitted. 06/25/24
LATE NIGHT SNACKS
The perfect ending to your Wedding Reception. Priced per 50 pieces unless noted differently.
95.00 BACON WRAPPED SMOKIES
Baked in a brown sugar glaze.
80.00 CHEESE CURDS
Regular or spicy.
18.00 CHEX MIX
Priced per pound. 75.00 CHURROS 80.00 FRENCH FRIES
18.00 GARDETTO’S Priced per pound.
100.00 MAC N CHEESE BITES
85.00 MINI CORN DOGS
16.50 PIZZA
Assorted 14” pizzas.
80.00 PRETZEL BITES
Served with beer cheese sauce.
180.00 SLIDERS
Hamburger or Pulled Pork. Serves 50 people.
85.00 TORTILLA CHIPS & SALSA
SIP, SAVOR AND TOAST THE DAY
BEVERAGE SERVICES
A full bar is availalbe for you and your guests. We will provide bartenders throughout the event at no additional charge. All beverages must be purchased through us. For the convenience of you and your guests, you can select a cash bar, a hosted bar, or a combination of both.
HOSTED BAR
You pay for all of your guests’ drinks up to a specific dollar amount.
6.00 Call Brands
7.00 Premium Brands
9.00 Platinum Brands
7.00 House Wine
5.00 Domestic Bottled Beer
7.00 Imported Bottled Beer
5.00 Hard Seltzers
3.00 Soft Drinks
CASH BAR
Everyone can order as they wich from the bartender and pay for their own drinks with cash.
6.00 Call Brands
7.00 Premium Brands
9.00 Platinum Brands
7.00 House Wine
5.00 Domestic Bottled Beer
7.00 Imported Bottled Beer
5.00 Hard Seltzers
3.00 Soft Drinks
23.95 HOUSE WINE Assorted red and white wines. Bottles are 750 mL.
7.00 GLASS OF WINE SERVED AT DINNER
Priced per glass.
7.00
DRINK TICKETS
Good for all drinks at the bar except Platinum Brands. *Any unused drink tickets will need to be returned to the Food & Beverage Manager.
375.00 DOMESTIC
KEGS
Priced per keg. 1 keg = 150 glasses of beer.
MP LOCAL BREW & IMPORTED KEGS
Ask your catering manager for pricing and options for local brew and imported kegs.
BRING YOUR OWN WINE CORKING FEE
5.00 Per 750mL bottle 10.00 Per 1L bottle 15.00 Per more than 1L bottle
SPECIALTY BEVERAGES
Priced per gallon. .
26.00 Fruit Punch
38.00 Champagne Punch
42.00 Sangria (red or white)
30.00 Coffee
225.00 Soft Drink Package (all night service)
All food and beverage items are subject to a 22% service fee. Due to market fluctuations all food and beverage items are subject to change. Should our prices increase, written notification will be given. No outside food or beverages are permitted for banquet/ meeting functions. The removal of food or beverages provided by the hotel is not permitted. 06/25/24