Information and policies for all catered events and weddings

Reservations
Make your reservation with our Conference and Event Services office by calling (920) 403-4000 or submitting the online reservation request. The reservations office is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upon confirming your date with Conference and Event Services, an event planner will meet with you to discuss menu selection, event theme, budget and timelines.

Alcohol
State liquor code requires all alcoholic beverages be purchased and dispensed by the licensed personnel of the Bemis Conference Center, Sensenbrenner Memorial Union and the Campus Center. At no time can liquor, beer, wine or champagne purchased elsewhere be brought into our facilities.

Billing
We will prepare 5% over your guaranteed number of guests. Charges for the event will be based on the final guaranteed number or the number of guests served, whichever is greater. A guaranteed number of people expected to attend the event is required three business days (72 hours) prior to the event. A 19% service fee will be added to your food and beverage invoice. Due to fluctuation of prices, we will not make a firm price commitment until 60 days prior to a function.

Cakes
Only licensed bakeries are permitted to bring cakes into St. Norbert College for your catered event. We will cut and serve your wedding cake for no additional fee.

Cancellation
We are aware that certain situations arise that force cancellation of a scheduled event. You will not be assessed any charge for cancellation due to severe and inclement weather.

Capacity
The capacity for most catered events at the Bemis Conference Center is approximately 175. Capacity counts can change based on the room setup specifics. The capacity for catered events within the Sensenbrenner Memorial Union is approximately 300.

Dance floor
In the Bemis Conference Center, a dance floor may be rented for a flat rate of $300. Dance floors must be rented through the Conference and Event Services office. Assembly labor is included in the rental fee. For events at the Sensenbrenner Memorial Union, there is no additional fee for the dance floor.

Food preparation and amounts
Only food prepared by the dining services staff of the College will be served to your guests. A minimum food and beverage requirement may be assigned per size of space held. All food and beverage items set out for an event will be charged for with the exception of unopened cans of beverages. For this reason, we ask that you work with our event planners and commit to specific amounts for each item. If you do not specify amounts, they will be determined by the College catering staff, based on your estimated count.

Smoking policy
Smoking is not allowed inside any campus building. Smoking is allowed outside on the patios of both the Bemis Conference Center and the Sensenbrenner Memorial Union.

Standard ware
The following items are offered complimentary for all of our catered events: china, glassware, stainless flatware, linen napkins and tablecloths. Candles are provided for all formal dinners at no cost.

Vase rental
We offer beautiful fluted floral vases (27" high) for any catered event. The rental fee is $5 per vase. If any vases are broken, you will be responsible for replacement costs of $30 per vase. It is the responsibility of the party host to ensure vases are not taken off of the premises.