In this Land of Legends…
Where the Grand Tetons stand sentinel…
The Wildlife roams freely and the rustic meets refined…
You have found a most remarkable opportunity
Wedding & Banquet Planner 2012
A Brief History
Envisioned by Paul McCollister in 1958, brought to fruition by Laurance Rockefeller and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in the late sixties, and dramatically improved by Vail Resorts in the new millennium, JHGTC continues to offer one of the most remarkable opportunities in all of Jackson Hole. With one of the best views on the globe, $15 million in Club improvements, and a newly renovated Robert Trent Jones II championship golf course, this great Club will rank among the most reputable mountain Golf Clubs in all of North America. The Tetons will once again stand witness to a new and exciting era at the legendary Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club.
Banquet Guidelines
Our team can help you plan the perfect pre-wedding activities, while offering JHGTC expertise on all the essential details for the ceremony and reception.
Wedding Coordinator
Many brides choose to hire an outside Wedding Coordinator or Consultant to assist them with the many details associated with planning a wedding. *Wedding Coordinators Required*
Our Sales Manager and Executive Chef will assist you in coordinating all food and beverage details, menu design, venue set-up, and assist with other aspects of your wedding experience at the Club.
Please Click to view Wedding Coordinator vs. Sales & Catering Manager.
Public area available for photos
The property offers some of the most spectacular views Jackson Hole has to offer. Choose from multiple locations for all of your wedding photo needs.
Wedding Cakes
JHGTC will be pleased to bake you a beautiful customized wedding cake or assist you in making arrangements to have wedding cake created for you.
Menu Creations
JHGTC prides itself on culinary creativity, and offers an extensive array of menus to choose from. Or, we can completely custom-design a menu for you, along with your choice of beverages.
Linens and Tabletop Décor
JHGTC offers a basic level of superior linens, cutlery, china and glassware for all banquet tables.
Entertainment
Our banqueting team is pleased to recommend entertainment services to enhance your wedding celebration. From guitarists to bands we have the inside scoop on local entertainers. *All Amplified Music must be "OFF" by 10pm, Teton County Ordinance*
Preferred vendors and service coordination
At your request, we can provide a list of recommended vendors for all your wedding needs. Please click here for a list of Preferred Wedding Vendors.
Site Fees
The Private Events TentCapacity: 85 - 300Site Fee: $7,800 includes tent, tables, chairs, linens, silverware, dishware, and glassware
The Dining TerraceCapacity: 60Site Fee: $3,000 (Ceremony Site $500)
All Event Venues Include:
- Teton Views
- Tables (72" rounds, 8' banquet, and Bistro)
- Chairs (Classic white w/cushioned seat)
- Flatware, Glassware, and Dishware
- Dance Floor (Event Tent only)
- Heaters
- Lounge Furniture
Please click on the below links to access the Wedding BlogsMoonstone Pictures / JHG&TCMountain Weddings / Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club
Carrie Patterson / Fine Art WeddingsCarrie Patterson / JHG&TC Weddings
Martha Stewart Weddings / Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club Style Me Pretty Bridal Inspirations Commonly Asked Questions
When do you offer private events at the Club? Year-Round
Where are private events hosted?
The Private Events Tent – A 50ft by 80ft tented patio offering direct Teton views. Capacity: 190 with dance floor / 275 without dance floor
The Dining Terrace -A covered terrace attached to the Clubhouse offering direct Teton views. Capacity: 65
What is the cost of the reception and dinner? Is there a minimum expenditure required?
The cost of the reception is based on your menu selections. Below you will find our complete banquet menu packet. We can provide you with everything from a simple reception to an elegant gala depending on your requests and budget. In addition to the site fee, there is a minimum food expenditure of $50.00 per person, excluding alcohol.
What are the cocktail options?
You may have a completely hosted bar (100% paid by you), cash bar (100% paid for by your guests) or a combination of both.
Should I estimate high or low on attendance for my reception?
The most consistent occurrence with events planned in Jackson Hole is the numbers of attendees – they consistently exceed the numbers planned! Everyone wants to visit Jackson Hole and a wedding usually justifies making the trip. Be sure and plan and budget accordingly.
What is the sales tax in Wyoming? What is the gratuity amount required?
A 6% sales tax and 20% service charge will be added to all food and beverage charges.
Can you provide the wedding cake?
Yes! Our Executive Banquet Chef happens to specialize in wedding cakes.
Can the Club provide the flowers, the photographer, the entertainment, the minister?
Upon request, we will provide a list of florists, photographers, entertainers and minister for you to contact to provide these services.
Can the Club host the wedding ceremony? What is the cost?
Yes, for an additional $500 the Club would be happy to host your ceremony. Possible locations include: The Private Events Lawn, Private Events Patio, Dining Terrace, or any location on the golf course.
Is there somewhere in the Club where the bride can get dressed?
Yes. The bride and her bridal party are welcome to use the Ladies’ Member Locker Room. Additionally, the groom and his groomsmen may utilize the Men’s Member Locker Room prior to the ceremony.
What about a rehearsal dinner at the Club?
We offer an exceptional selection of menu items for private rehearsal dinners. Usually, the dining terrace or pool patio will suffice in size for a rehearsal dinner.
Do you have a hotel on-site for our guests?
Although we do not have a hotel on-site, we have a close working relationship with Jackson Lake Lodge, Jenny Lake Lodge and the Snake River Lodge & Spa. We would be happy to help you coordinate your lodging.
What airlines fly into Jackson Hole Airport?
The Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is currently serviced by American, Delta/Sky West Connection, and United Airlines. We recommend that your guests book early for the best flight schedules and airfares.
How far away is the Club from the Town of Jackson?
Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club is 8 miles north of the Jackson Hole Town Square.
How do I secure wedding and function space?
Contact Matt Souther, Director of Sales, at 307-733-7787, for availability. He will issue you a contract to confirm your function date and space. The signed contract, along with the advance deposit, is required within 30 days of the contract being issued.
How much advance deposit is required?
An advance deposit equal to the site fee is required within one month of receiving the event agreement.
Who do I talk to about specific menu requests and general overall planning?
Our food & beverage director will assist you in coordinating all aspects of your program 30-60 days prior to the event.
When do I have to pay the balance?
100% of all balances owed are due upon the end of the event. Cash, personal check with identification, American Express, Visa or MasterCard are acceptable forms of payment.
What is the “Bride & Groom Members for a Week” Program?
Any couple booking a wedding reception will be ‘Full Club Members’ for the week of their wedding. Membership includes full access to our pool and tennis complex, fitness center, Members only locker rooms, Clubhouse, and golf course.
How do I set up a wedding party golf outing?
JHGTC offers an excellent opportunity for your guests to utilize our newly renovated golf course.
*Call or e-mail our sales office at 307-733-7787 (Matt Souther) at msouther@gtlc.com to book your group golfing event*
Food & Drink Bar Service
You may have a completely hosted bar (100% paid by you), cash bar (100% paid for by your guests) or a combination of both.
Hosted Bar
Alcohol will be charged by the pour. Bar tallies will be added to bill at conclusion of event.
Cash Bars
There is an $100 Cash Bar set-up charge.
Beer
We offer a Wide Variety of Seasonal Micro Brews, Domestic and Imported Beers in the Bottle and Draught. Please Ask for Our Current Selections.
Domestic Beer
Micro Brew
Imported Beer
By the Barrel
Domestic 16 gallon Beer Keg: $400
Imported/Microbrew 16 gallon Beer Keg: $450
Spirits
Well Brands
Call Brands
Premium Brands
Wine
House Wines Glass / Bottle
Chardonnay $6.00 / $24.00
Pinot Noir $6.00 / $24.00
Cabernet $6.00 / $24.00
Syrah $6.00 / $24.00
Ask about our Premium Wine List
Bring your own: $25 per bottle corkage fee
Soft Drinks, Juice, Bottled Water $4.00 each
*Food prices are subject to change*
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
(4 dozen minimum per item)
We Recommend 6 Pieces Per Person for a One Hour Reception
Oven Roasted Roma Tomato and Chevre on Pita Triangles
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Mushroom Brioche with Savory Cream Cheese Filling
Spanakopitas
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Sweet Corn Fritters
Curried Shrimp Salad on Cucumber Rounds
Pacific Salmon Mousse on Water Crackers
Pork/Chicken Potstickers with Asian Dipping Sauce
Mini Beef Wellingtons
Mini Egg Rolls with Soy Dipping Sauce
Sweet Chili Shrimp and Avocado in Corn Tortilla Scoops
Brie and Raspberry in Phyllo
Duck Sausage with Cranberry Compote
Shrimp and Cheese Stuffed Won Ton Cups
Dinner
We are happy to offer plated or buffet style dining. Please choose one or the other and then customize your selection by making appropriate choices from the menus provided. All prices are subject to 6% sales tax and 20% service charge.
Plated Dinners
All entrées are served with seasonal vegetables and an assortment of freshly baked rolls and butter, fresh brewed Colombian coffee, decaffeinated coffee or tea. If you prefer, our Chef will be happy to develop a custom menu to meet your individual tastes.
appetizers
golden baked maytag blue cheese parcel with red onion marmalade
vanilla dusted scallops on whole wheat pancakes with black pepper honey
yukon potato pancakes with crème fraiche and bacon confetti
grilled asparagus with fresh wild mushroom sauté and sesame soy vinaigrette
sizzling crawfish on crispy fried cheese grits
curry fried oysters with avocado purée, lemon crème fraiche and salmon pearls
dungeoness crabcake with roasted chili, lime mayo
warm duck rillettes over brioche toast with foie gras butter
crispy sweetbreads over fried grits with maple cured bacon cream
salads/soups
wild greens with white truffle champagne vinaigrette with candied walnuts and chevre
baby spinach greens with warm applewood bacon vinaigrette and sweet chili pinenuts
southwestern caesar salad with romaine hearts, grape tomatoes and green chili croutons
sizzling’ shrimp salad with warm balsamic vinaigrette
cabo 3 pepper seafood soup with tortilla confetti and cilantro sour cream
roasted butternut squash with white truffle crème fraiche
minnesota wild rice soup with garlic roasted chicken
Entrée Selections
Choose one of the following dinner entrees. Two entrées may be chosen and offered to the guests provided the number of each entrée is provided to the Club at least 7 days in advance.
entrees
southwestern pork filet over corn bread with white corn cream
tuscan grilled lamb spaghetti with fresh basil
asian grilled black angus sirloin with wasabi mashers and sake stir-fry vegetables
herb roasted atlantic salmon with bouillabaisse jus
tequila glazed salmon with rock shrimp black bean hash and avocado salsa
pan-seared mahi mahi with asparagus corn cream and hot buttered jasmine rice
coconut cornmeal roasted mahi mahi with mango jasmine rice
chinese black honey roasted 1/2 duck with vegetable fried wild rice
maple roasted 1/2 duck on texas french toast with bacon confetti
pan-seared chicken with avocado and buttered crab over red onion, brown rice
entrees
black pepper seared elk medallions with buffalo mozzarella croutons and truffled tomato sauce
mushroom filled veal rolls in a white truffle cream with lobster mashed potatoes
char-grilled filet with chanterelle, shrimp curl sauté and caramelized onion mashers
lamb wellington with fresh chanterelle, asparagus sauté and green peppercorn demi-glace
pan-roasted veal chop on sweet onion rock shrimp mashers with chanterelle bacon cream
char-grilled lamb t-bones on sweet onion, grilled portobello mashers with sweet chili mint glaze
cracker crusted halibut over new england clam chowder
pan-seared alaskan halibut with rock shrimp potato hash and lemon butter
pan-roasted halibut on lobster studded potato pancake with valencia orange beurre blanc
new mexican sweet chili seared rare tuna on buckwheat pancakes with cilantro tomato salsa
black pepper rare seared tuna over dungeoness crabmeat yukon potato pancake
desserts
cookies and cream cheesecake
banana snickers napoleon with chocolate caramel ice cream
apple raspberry cobbler with vanilla bean ice cream
chocolate soufflé torte
chocolate dipped strawberries
lemon chiffon shortcake with sugared huckleberries
fresh berry streusel tart with cinnamon crème anglais kahlua
chocolate ice cream tower with oreo cookie crust
hazelnut vanilla ice cream tower with sugared macadamia nut crust
Buffet Dinners
western bbq
grammy brown’s mashed potato salad housemade, creamy, cabbage and fennel cole slaw grilled beef hamburgers and hot dogs honey glazed, char-grilled chicken quarters guiness bbq’d pork short ribs oven roasted molasses baked beans buttered fresh corn on the cob roasted green chili cornbread with whipped honey butter cinnamon apple cobbler sliced watermelon
cattleman’s steakfry
organic field greens with carrots and tomatoes with peppercorn ranch dressing heirloom tomato and sweet red onion salad with balsamic drizzle char-grilled angus sirloin steak garlic rubbed char-grilled 1/2 chicken buttered fresh corn on the cob fresh green beans with toasted almonds Idaho baked potatoes with all the fixin’s freshly baked rolls with whipped honey butter baily’s chocolate bread pudding with crème anglais chocolate dipped strawberries
south of the border fiesta
tri-color corn chips and housemade pico del gaillo and black bean salsa mexican caesar with sweet chili dressing and green chili croutons black bean, tomato and cilantro salad with lime sour cream dressing build your own; chicken and beef fajitas with caramelized onions and peppers dorado chimichangas with roasted green chili mexican rice and refried beans kahlua flan
alaskan grill
organic greens with grape tomatoes and maytag blue cheese crumbles with huckleberry vinaingrette fresh green bean salad with slivered almonds and sun-dried tomatoes char-grilled venison medallions with cranberry, green peppercorn gravy char-grilled alaskan salmon with lemon thyme butter garlic roasted game hen halves wild rice blend with toasted pecans twice baked yukon potatoes with caramelized onions sourdough flat bread with whipped honey butter fresh peach streudal with vanilla cream
thai night
cucumber and tomato salad with ginger soy vinaigrette crispy spring rolls with hot and sour dipping sauce and fresh mint and basil cilantro ginger pork ribs kafir green chicken curry phat thai noodles with shrimp and tofu stir-fried vegetable rice steamed jasmine rice sake marinated mango and pineapple skewers with toasted coconut coconut flan with pineapple coulis
tuscan dinner
involtini prosciutto...thinly sliced prosciutto rolled around gorgonzola butter funghi ripieni alla genovese...ground veal stuffed broiled mushrooms caesar salad with parmesan toasted croutons parmigiana di melanzane...eggplant parmesan pollo alla marsla...chicken marsala tortino alla liguriana...potato and cheese pie fagiolini alla santa anna...fresh green beans with toasted garlic and tomatoes caffe en forchetta...coffee flan fraises di sorona...strawberries in amaretto
We hope this packet has been helpful. Our next step is for you to decide upon a menu, complete and sign our events agreement, and send to the below address with your deposit check written to Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club. Let’s talk ASAP to start working out the details. Please see below for contact information. Congratulations and best regards from all of us at the Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club! We look forward to hosting your perfect mountain wedding.
Please click to download a printable version of the 2012 Wedding Planner
Best regards,
Matt SoutherDirector of Sales and MarketingJackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club5000 Spring Gulch RoadJackson, Wyoming 83001O: 307.733.7787
F: 307-733-8473
msouther@gtlc.com
