Passed Hors d'oeurves
(select twelve)

Hot Hors d'oerves
Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple & Cilantro
Miniature Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Aioli
Scallop Lollipops
Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls with Honey & Soy Dipping Sauce
Monterey Jack Cheese Quesadilla with Roasted Corn Salsa & Cilantro Sour Cream
Petite Potato Pancakes with Spiced Apple Compote & Chive Sour Cream
Marinated Baby Lamb Chops Minted Demi Glace
Vermont Goat Cheese Quiche
Grilled Skirt Steak with Balsamic Onions & Gorgonzola Cream
Spanakopita with Minted Yogurt Sauce
Baked Mushroom Caps with Wild Mushroom Duxelle
Individual Roasted Patty Pan Squash with Ratatouille
Chicken Samosas with Cucumber & Basil Yogurt Sauce
Beef Satay with Mongolian BBQ Sauce
Chicken Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce
Grilled Tenderloin of Beef Crostini with Horseradish Crème Fraiche
Chorizo in Crisp Phyllo Dough
BBQ Duck Nachos with Chorizo & Smoked Paprika Aioli

Cold Hors d'oerves

Poached Lobster Medallion with Shaved Fennel & Orange
Bruschetta with Plum Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese & Basil
Sesame Seared Tuna, Cucumber Julienne with Wasabi Tobiko
Taylor Bay Scallop Ceviche
Smoked Trout Canapé with Horseradish Cream & Roasted Beets
Salmon Tartar & Wakame Salad on a Cucumber Round
“BLT” Grape Tomato Filled with Arugula, Crisp Pancetta & Basil Aioli
Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes with American Caviar & Crème Fraiche
Smoked Salmon on Pumpernickel Round with Dill Sour Cream
Carpaccio of Beef on Rye Toast with Green Peppercorn Aioli
Tropical Crab Salad on Endive Spears
Proscuitto, Goat Cheese & Pequillo Pepper on Brioche
Fresh Mozzarella, Olive Tapenade & Basil Crostini

 

Cocktail Reception Stations
The following are included during the Cocktail Reception hour.

Seafood & Raw Bar

Chilled Gulf Shrimp, Blue Point Oysters & Littleneck Clams
Served on crushed Ice with Cocktail, Mignonette, Horseradish Sauce & Lemon Wedges

The Marketplace

Crisp Vegetable Crudités
English Cucumbers, Breakfast Radishes, Pear Tomatoes, Endive Spears Gorgonzola & Roasted Garlic Dips

Fresh Fruit
Golden Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Strawberries, Seasonal & Tropical Fruits

Imported & Local Cheeses
Brie, Provolone, Smoked Gouda, Dill Havarti, New York Cheddar, Vermont Goat Cheese, French Baguettes, Flatbreads & Crackers

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil

Mediterranean Spiced Olives
Cerignola, Picholine, Kalamata & Nicoise

Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic Syrup
Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Eggplant & Asparagus

Mediterranean Bar
Salumaria
Proscuitto, Capicolla, Mortadella, Hot & Sweet Sopressatta, Salami, Pepperocini, Cornichons & Caper Berries

Feta Cheese with Spicy Oregano Olive Oil

Local Fresh Ricotta with Cracked Black Pepper & Basil

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Marinated Artichoke Hearts & Sundried Tomatoes

Roasted Red Peppers & Basil

Assorted Dips
Babba Ghannooj, Tuscan White Bean Puree, Humus, Basil Pesto, Kalamata Olive Tapenade, Sundried Tomato Pesto, Eggplant Caponata

Accompanied by
Flavored Olive Oils, Lavash, Focaccia, Crostini, Tandoori & Naan Breads, Pita Chips, Grissini

Pasta Station
(Select Two)

Penne a la Vodka
Proscuitto & Spring Peas

Orecchiette
Wild Mushrooms & Porcini Cream

Rigatoni Siciliano
Eggplant, Tomato & Basil

Farfalle
Classic Pesto with Toasted Pine Nuts

The Carvery
(Select Two)

Roasted Breast of Turkey
Giblet Gravy & Cranberry Citrus Compote

Bourbon Lacquered Loin of Pork
Spiced Apple Sauce

Maple Glazed Virginia Ham
Stone Ground Mustard

BBQ Braised Beef Brisket
Jalapeño Relish

Peppercorn Crusted Sirloin of Beef
Cabernet Demi Glace

*Sesame Seared Loin of Yellowfin Tuna
Soba Noodle Salad & Wasabi Crème Fraiche
$5.00 additional per guest

*Marinated Rack of New Zealand Lamb
Minted Lamb Jus
$5.00 additional per guest

*Whole Roasted Suckling Pig
Chimichuri & Romesco Sauces
(100+ guests )
$5.00 additional per guest

Hot Buffet
(Select Four)

Cornmeal Fried Calamari with a Spicy Marinara Sauce
Eggplant Rollatine with Marinara Sauce & Parmesan Cream
Prince Edward Island Mussels in a White Wine, Garlic & Herb Broth
Sweet Italian Sausage with Broccoli Rabe
Sautéed Breast of Chicken with Artichokes, Roasted Peppers & Olives
General TSO’s Chicken
Chicken Francaise with White Wine & Roasted Lemon
Chicken & Asian Vegetable Stir Fry with Steamed Jasmine Rice
Italian Meatballs in a Marinara Sauce
Pork Scallopine with Wild Mushrooms in a Marsala Sauce
Tenderloin of Beef Tips with Wild Mushrooms
Arancini Siciliano
Italian Rice Balls Filled with Peas, Mozzarella & Beef

Appetizer
(Please Select One)

Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese Strudel
Hen of The Woods, Oyster & Shitake Mushrooms with Vermont Goat Cheese in Crisp Phyllo Dough
Porcini & Chive Cream

Grilled Vegetable Napolean with Fresh Mozzarella Basil & Red Pepper Oils
Lobster & Shrimp Ravioli
Sherry Cream

Carpaccio of Beef with Arugula, Shaved Fennel Salad & Lemon Olive Oil

Grand Colonial Lobster & Shrimp Bisque

Seasonal Soup

Tortellini with Wild Mushrooms & Asparagus in a Porcini Cream

Sliced Imported Proscuitto with Basil Scented Melon Salad

Fire Roasted Pequillo Pepper filled with Herb Goat Cheese, Sliced Serrano Ham,
Olive Tapenade & Basil

Salad
(Please Select One)

Mixed Baby Greens
Lolla Rosa, Mizuna, Oak Leaf & Frisee
Tomatoes & Crispy Shallots
Spanish Sherry Vinaigrette

Traditional Caesar Salad
Garlic Croutons & Shaved Grana Padano

Roasted Red & Golden Beets with Vermont Goat Cheese
Frissee, Shaved Fennel & Candied Walnuts
Citrus Vinaigrette

Blane House Salad
Baby Red & Green Oak Leaf Lettuce
Caramelized Pears, Dried Cranberries & Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Balsamic Vinaigrette

Entrees
(Please Select Three)

Roasted Sirloin of Beef Au Poivre
Twice Baked Potato & Seasonal Vegetable
Cabernet Demi Glace

Pan Seared Nova Scotia Salmon Fillet
Rice Pilaf & Seasonal Vegetable
Lemon Buerre Blanc

Oven Roasted Frenched Breast of Chicken
Wild Mushroom Barley
Marsala Sauce

Roasted Loin of Pork Stuffed with Dried Fruit & Chestnuts
Granny Smith Apples, Vidalia Onions & Savoy Cabbage
Calvados Sauce

Citrus Crusted Snapper Fillet
Creamy Polenta, Fennel & Tomato Confit
Caper Beurre Blanc

Sliced Chateaubriand
Potato Gratin & Seasonal Vegetables
Cabernet Demi Glace

*Pan Seared Yellowfin Tuna
Soba Noodle & Asian Vegetable Salad in Sesame Vinaigrette
Wasabi Crème Fraiche
$5.00 additional per guest

*Sautéed Halibut
Risotto Cake, Braised Swiss Chard & Wild Mushrooms
Saffron & Chervil Sauce
$5.00 additional per guest

*Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
Potato Gratin & Roasted Root Vegetables
Rosemary Scented Lamb Jus
$5.00 additional per guest

Entree Duet Plates
(As an Alternative to the Listed Entrée Selections
You May Choose One of the Following)

Grand Surf~n~Turf
Grilled Tenderloin of Beef with Crabmeat Stuffed Shrimp
Asparagus & Roasted Pear Tomatoes
Cabernet Demi Glace & Chervil Butter

Roasted Breast of Chicken & Grilled Tenderloin of Beef
Whipped Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetable
Rosemary Scented Demi Glace

Grilled Tenderloin of Beef with Maryland Style Crab Cake
Asparagus & Whipped Potatoes
Merlot Demi Glace

Pan Seared Salmon & Sautéed Breast of Chicken
Rice Pilaf & Baby Carrots
Lemon & Herb Butter

Herb Crusted Breast of Chicken & Sautéed Red Snapper Fillet
Artichokes, Roasted Tomatoes, Olives & Capers
Basil Scented Beurre Blanc

Grand Colonial Custom Wedding Cake

Chef’s Signature Petit Fours

Grand Finale
(Select One)

Vanilla Scented Crème Brulee
Mixed Berries

Chocolate Pots de Crème
Berry Salsa & Whipped Cream
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry

Warm Granny Smith Apple Strudel
Mulled Apple Cider Reduction
Candied Pecans & Vanilla Ice Cream

Lemon Tart
Fresh Berries & Whipped Cream
Raspberry Coulis

Poached Bartlet Pear
Citrus Mascarpone Filling
Port Wine Reduction

Grand Colonial Venetian Table
(Additional per Guest)

Chocolate Fondue Fountain
Strawberries, Pineapple, Granny Smith Apples, Pound Cake, Biscotti & Assorted Cookies

Assortment of Miniature Pastries
Chocolate Truffles, French Macaroons, Profiteroles, Lemon Tarts, Chocolate Torte,
Walnut Tartlette, Raspberry Mousse Tart, Fruit Tartlette, Canollis
Miniature Crème Brulees & Lemon Scented Pana Cotta
Fresh Mixed Berries in Grand Marnier Syrup with Whipped Cream

Five Hour Wedding Celebration

Ability to Customize the Layout and Lighting of Our Grand Ballroom

Champagne Toast, Sodas, Fresh Brewed Ice Tea, Coffee and Herbal Teas

Custom Floor Length Standard Table Linens in Choice of Fifty-Three Colors (Specialty Linens Available!)

Villeroy & Boch China & Christofle Hotel Silver Flatware

One of a Kind Menu Cards, Customized for your Event

Grand Colonial Direction Cards, Place Cards & Standard Table Numbers

All Premium Bar Beverages including Wine Service throughout Dinner

Bridal Suite and Groom Suite Available for Dressing

The Services of a Highly Trained Service Staff (One Server Per Table)

Valet Parking (For Parties of 125 or Larger)

An In-House Wedding Professional
Not only to assist you in planning the perfect day but also there to host your affair!

A Selection of Votive Candles

Special Vegetarian or Dietary Plate Available Upon Request

Coat Room Attendant

Door Greeter

Upon Commencement of the Cocktail Hour Guests Warmly Greeted with Glasses of Chilled Champagne Drinks

On Site Generator

No Contracted Maitre D' Fee