Embassy Suites RDU Brier Creek 8001 Arco Corporate Drive | Raleigh | North Carolina 27617 | 919.572.2200 www.raleighdurhamairportbriercreek.embassysuites.com
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Congratulations! We are delighted that you have considered our beautiful hotel to host and celebrate your family and friends the night before your special Wedding Day. Our goal is to provide you with trendy and comprehensive menus, bar, and design options that enable you to simplify the overwhelming process of planning this special occasion. Our spectacular hotel features vibrant contemporary transitional décor with all of the modern conveniences. The hotel’s banquet facilities include two ballrooms that may comfortably accommodate groups that range from 30 to 200 guests. The following Rehearsal Dinner packages represent menus and recommendations that are successfully produced by our Culinary and Catering staff. We are also happy to work with you in customizing your menu and details so that we may create an event like no other, to commemorate this special occasion.
Embassy Suites RDU Brier Creek 8001 Arco Corporate Drive | Raleigh | North Carolina 27617 | 919.572.2200 www.raleighdurhamairportbriercreek.embassysuites.com
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plated dinner service | 25 guests minimum | substitutions available upon request
$40 per person
Set Menu design
Dinner Service (includes dinner rolls & butter)
FIRST COURSE
Baby Mixed Greens Salad with Roasted Pecans, Julienne of
Red Onions and Cucumber, Shaved Parmesan with
Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
MAIN COURSE (select one plus vegetarian option)
Duet of Filet Mignon with Demi-Glace & Roasted Atlantic
Salmon with Tarragon Herb Butter Sauce, Herb Risotto
and Lemon Asparagus Spears -OR-
Duet of Grilled Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Demi-
Glace & Maryland Style Crab Cake with Red Pepper
Remoulade, Rice Pilaf and Lemon Asparagus Spears -OR-
Duet of Filet Mignon & Breast of Chicken with Marsala
Demi-Glace, Garlic Mashed Red Skin Potatoes and
Chef’s Seasonal Vegetable Selection
Vegetarian Option
Jumbo Portobello Mushroom Cap stuffed with a Basil and
Pine Nut Pesto and served with grilled Red Peppers,
toasted Pita Points and shredded Asiago
DESSERT COURSE (select one)
Signature Cheesecake selection with Raspberry Coulis
-OR-
Special Ordered Edible Art Groom’s Cake
with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
BEVERAGE SERVICE
Water, Iced Tea and Starbucks® Coffee
$37 per person
Pre-selected Main Course Menu design
Dinner Service (includes dinner rolls & butter)
FIRST COURSE
Romaine and Mixed Greens Salad with Grape Tomatoes, Sliced
Cucumber and Carrots, Shredded Cheddar, Croutons with
two house-made dressings
†MAIN COURSE SELECTIONS (select up to three)
Grilled NY Strip Steak (medium) with Thyme Demi-Glace
- OR-
Asiago & Spinach stuffed Chicken with Red Pepper Coulis
- OR-
North Atlantic Salmon with Boursin Dill Cream Sauce
- OR-
Vegetarian Cheese-stuffed Tortellini sautéed with Basil Pesto,
Onions, Broccoli Florets, roasted Red Peppers and blanched
Carrots, topped with shaved Parmesan
DESSERT COURSE (select one)
Chocolate Lovin’ Spoonful Cake
- OR-
Special Ordered Edible Art Groom’s Cake
with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
BEVERAGE SERVICE
Water, Iced Tea and Starbucks® Coffee
†Please note the Main Course selections will be accompanied with
Chef’s starch & vegetable selections. Up to 3 pre-selected main course
options offered to your guests during the invite process.
Embassy place cards will denote guests pre-selected
main course choices during the event.
Embassy Suites RDU Brier Creek 8001 Arco Corporate Drive | Raleigh | North Carolina 27617 | 919.572.2200 www.raleighdurhamairportbriercreek.embassysuites.com
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buffet dinner service | 25 guests minimum | 2 hours Service Duration
$31 (2 entrée) or $35 (3 entrée) | per person
BUFFET TO INCLUDE… Garden Greens Salad Bar with Assorted Toppings with
Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette and Italian Dressings;
Coleslaw and Country Style 3-Potato Salad; Hushpuppies,
Dinner Rolls and Butter
PLEASE SELECT 2 OR 3 ENTRÉES
Pulled Pork North Carolina Barbecue
Southern Fried Chicken (Breast or Bone-in)
Shrimp over Stone Ground Grits with Chipotle Aïoli
Andouille Sausage
PLEASE SELECT 2 SIDES
Red Beans and Cajun Spiced Rice
Buttered Cob Corn
Smoked Cheddar Mac n’ Cheese
Molasses Baked Beans
Country Style Green Beans
Mashed Potatoes or French Fries
Collard Greens
PLEASE SELECT 3 DESSERTS
Red Velvet Cake
Banana Pudding
Raspberry Bread Pudding with Rum Caramel
Seasonal Fruit Cobbler
Build Your Own Strawberry Shortcake
BEVERAGE SERVICE
Water, Iced Tea and Starbucks® Coffee
ENHANCEMENTS
Additional Starch or Vegetable Selection @ $2
Add Brunswick Stew @ $3 or Shrimp Gumbo @ $5
Add Special Ordered Edible Art Groom’s Cake (prices
vary)
Add Assorted Mini Cupcake Tower @ $3
$37 per person
BUFFET TO INCLUDE… Focaccia; Italian style Mixed Greens Salad Bar with Assorted
Vegetable and Cheese toppings with Balsamic Vinaigrette;
Hearts of Romaine Caesar Style; Antipasti Display of Kalamata
Olives, Pepperoncini, Genoa Salami, Fresh Mozzarella, Cherry
Peppers, Roasted Peppers, Grilled Eggplant and Feta Cheese
PLEASE SELECT THREE ENTRÉES
Steak Brasciola: Tender Steak wrapped around Spinach and
Roasted Red Peppers, Braised in a Tomato Basil Sauce with
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Cacciatore: Sautéed Breast of Chicken with Tomatoes,
Onions, Mushrooms and Peppers over Angel Hair Pasta
Cavatelli Diablo A’Fromeggio: Ricotta Cheese Pasta sautéed in
Garlic Red Pepper Oil and tossed with Aged Parmesan Cheese
Chicken Marsala: Sautéed Chicken Breast with
Marsala Demi-Glace with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
DESSERTS
Tiramisu
New York Cheesecake with Fresh Berries
& Whipped Cream
Cannolis
BEVERAGE SERVICE
Water, Iced Tea and Starbucks® Coffee
ENHANCEMENTS
Add Tomato & Basil, Italian or Minestrone Soup @ $3
Add Special Ordered Edible Art Groom’s Cake (prices vary)
Add Assorted Mini Cupcake Tower @ $3
Embassy Suites RDU Brier Creek 8001 Arco Corporate Drive | Raleigh | North Carolina 27617 | 919.572.2200 www.raleighdurhamairportbriercreek.embassysuites.com
All prices listed subject to 24% service charge and applicable NC state sales tax
buffet dinner service | 25 guests minimum | 2 hours Service Duration
$36 (2 entrée) or $40 (3 entrée) | per person
BUFFET TO INCLUDE… Includes Pita Points and Focaccia with Olive Spread and
Hummus Spread; Cous-Cous &Marinated Vegetable Salad
with Shaved Parmesan; Spinach & Romaine Salad Bar with
Assorted Toppings (Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives,
Pepperoncini, Marinated Mushrooms, Red Peppers,
Tomatoes) with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Greek Herb
Vinaigrette Dressings
PLEASE SELECT 2 OR 3 ENTRÉES
Grilled Breast of Chicken with Tapenade Relish
Sautéed Shrimp & Crab with Goat Cheese Cream
Roasted Beef with Rosemary & Fig Marsala Sauce
Roasted Pork with Tomato & Kalamata Sauce
PLEASE SELECT 3 SIDES
Saffron Risotto with Portabellas
Penne with Fresh Herbs
Sautéed Seasonal Mediterranean Vegetables
Sautéed Spinach with Toasted Pine Nuts
DESSERTS
Baklava with Caramel Sauce
Lemon Layer Cake with Fresh Berries & Raspberry Sauce
BEVERAGE SERVICE
Water, Iced Tea and Starbucks® Coffee
ENHANCEMENTS
Additional Starch or Vegetable Selection @ $2
Add Special Ordered Edible Art Groom’s Cake (prices
vary)
$32 (2 entrée) or $36 (3 entrée) | per person
BUFFET TO INCLUDE… Dinner Rolls & Butter
PLEASE SELECT 2 SALADS Embassy Mixed Greens Salad Bar with Assorted Toppings with
your Choice of 3 Dressings (Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette, Blue
Cheese Dressing, Thousand Island, Italian Vinaigrette) | Tomato & Cucumber Salad | Orange-Poppy Seed Fruit Salad |
Tomato & Mozzarella with Pesto Vin | Classic Caesar Salad
PLEASE SELECT 2 OR 3 ENTRÉES Roast NY Strip Loin of Beef (prepared Medium)
with Thyme Demi-Glace | Garlic rubbed Roast Pork Loin with
Rosemary | Seared Breast of Chicken with Tarragon Mustard
Sauce | Chicken Piccata with Lemon Thyme Caper Butter |
Breast of Chicken stuffed with Spinach & Pine Nuts | Asiago &
Spinach stuffed Chicken with Red Pepper Coulis | Atlantic
Salmon with Boursin Dill Cream Sauce | Medley of Fresh
Tortellini (Tomato & Herb stuffed Pasta) with Alfredo Sauce
PLEASE SELECT 2 SIDES Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes | Rice Pilaf |Macaroni & Cheese Casserole | Wild Rice Pilaf | Parsley New Potatoes | Lemon Herb
Asparagus Spears | Country Style Green Beans | Green Beans with Toasted Almonds | Sautéed Zucchini & Squash | Chef’s
Seasonal Vegetable Medley
PLEASE SELECT 3 DESSERTS Embassy Signature Cheesecake with Fresh Berry Topping | Key Lime Pie | Apple Pie | Chocolate Layer Cake | Chocolate Lovin’
Spoonful Cake | Warm Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce | Red Velvet Cake | Lemon Layer Cake
BEVERAGE SERVICE Water, Iced Tea and Starbucks® Coffee
ENHANCEMENTS Additional Starch or Vegetable Selection @ $2
Add Special Ordered Edible Art Groom’s Cake (prices vary)
Embassy Suites RDU Brier Creek 8001 Arco Corporate Drive | Raleigh | North Carolina 27617 | 919.572.2200 www.raleighdurhamairportbriercreek.embassysuites.com
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one hour service duration
FORMAL $11 per person
(select three of the following to be passed among
your guest during the cocktail hour)
Baked Brie in Phyllo with Raspberry Jam |
Southwest Spring Rolls with Pico de Gallo |
Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto | Smoked
Salmon Crostinis with Dill Cream | Beef Satay with
Asian Ponzu | Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites with
Grainy Mustard | Maryland Crab Cakes with
Remoulade Sauce | Scallops wrapped in Bacon |
Coconut Tempura Shrimp with Orange
Marmalade| Beef Tenderloin Bruschetta |
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
CASUAL $8 per person
(select three of the following to be passed among
your guest during the cocktail hour)
Italian Sausage in Puff Pastry | BBQ Meatballs |
Sesame Chicken Tenderloins | Chicken Satay with
Thai Peanut Sauce | Mini Quesadillas with Salsa |
Vegetable Spring Rolls with Garlic Chili Sauce |
Hickory Smoked Baby Back Ribs | Spanakopita
(spinach & feta) | Jumbo Gulf Shrimp with Cocktail
Sauce | Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara | Waffles
and Fried Chicken | Chocolate Covered
Strawberries
ENHANCEMENTS | VARIETY
Additional Passed Hors d’oeuvre selection
to either the Formal or Casual Package @ $3
Replace one Passed Hors d’oeuvre selection
from the Formal or Casual Package with one
Displayed arrangement (see á la Cart
Displayed Arrangements for choices)
HORS D’OEUVRES BY THE PIECE (ordered per quantity of 100 or more pieces)
STANDARD | $225/100 pieces
Italian Sausage in Puff Pastry | Baked Brie in Phyllo with Raspberry Jam |
BBQ Meatballs | Sesame Chicken Tenderloins | Chicken Drummettes |
Vegetable Spring Rolls with Garlic Chili Sauce | Petite Quiche | Chicken
Kabobs | Andouille Sausage Puffs | Mini Quesadillas with Salsa
PREMIUM | $275/100 pieces
Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto | Smoked Salmon Crostinis with Dill
Cream | Beef Tenderloin Bruschetta | Spanakopita (spinach & feta) | Crab
stuffed Mushrooms | Beef Satay with Asian Ponzu | Chicken Satay with
Thai Peanut Sauce | Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites with Grainy Mustard
SPECIALTY | $325/100 pieces
Maryland Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce | Hickory Smoked Baby Back Ribs | Scallops wrapped in Bacon | Jumbo Gulf Shrimp with Cocktail
Sauce |Beef Wellington in Phyllo
Deluxe Hors d’oeuvres By the Piece available upon request
DISPLAYED ARRANGEMENTS (small serves 25-30 | large serves 100-125)
Fresh Seasonal Fruit arranged with Honey Yogurt Poppy Seed & Chocolate Framboise Dipping Sauces $110 | $340
Imported & Domestic Cheeses artfully arranged with Assorted Gourmet Crackers $140 | $420
Vegetable Crudités with Sun-dried Tomato Ranch & Blue Cheese Dipping Sauces $95 | $310
Pita Points & French Bread Baguettes arranged with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Cheese Dip and Spinach and Artichoke Dip $160 | $375
Smoked Salmon Platter arranged with Tomato, Red Onions, Capers, Cream Cheese and Pumpernickel Cocktail Bread $190 | $470
Antipasto Platter arranged with Marinated Grilled Vegetables, Italian Meats and Bruschetta $160 | $370
Embassy Suites RDU Brier Creek 8001 Arco Corporate Drive | Raleigh | North Carolina 27617 | 919.572.2200 www.raleighdurhamairportbriercreek.embassysuites.com
All prices listed subject to 24% service charge and applicable NC state sales tax
For your convenience, Private Events desiring cocktail service require an in-room private bar & bartender for your exclusive
use. A fee of $25 per bartender per hour is applied to all private bars. All bar service must end by 1:00AM. Bar service may be
billed on unlimited consumption for a pre-arranged length of time or billed based on an inventory of actual amounts
consumed by your guests.
Please note that all cocktail service bars (bars including liquor items) also include a selection of House Wines, Domestic &
Imported Beer, Bottled Water and Assorted Soft Drinks.
∫ Bar Service | Pricing for Bar Items Billed Based on Actual Consumption
Host Bar Cash Bar
Premium Brands $8 Premium Brands $9
Prestige Brands $9 Prestige Brands $10
Cordials | Liqueurs $8 Cordials | Liqueurs $9
House Wines $28 | bottle House Wines $7 | glass
Domestic Beer $4.50 Domestic Beer $5
Import | Specialty Beer $5.50-$6.00 Import | Specialty Beer $6
Bottled Water $2.50 Bottled Water $3.00
Assorted Soft Drinks $2.50 Assorted Soft Drinks $3.00
∫ Bar Service | Pricing for Unlimited Consumption
Beer & House Wine Bar $10 per person for first hour | $5 per person each subsequent hour
Premium Brands Bar $13 per person for first hour | $9 per person each subsequent hour
Prestige Brands Bar $14 per person for first hour | $10 per person each subsequent hour
∫ Martini Bar Service | Absolut Vodkas & DeKuyper Cordials Classic Vodka Martini, Sour Apple Martini, Raspberry & White Chocolate Martini & Cosmopolitans
$15 per person for first hour | $10 per person for each subsequent hour
Embassy Beverage Selections Selections subject to change based on availability
Premium Brands Prestige Brands Soft Drinks Import Beer Specialty Beer
Vodka | Absolut 80 Vodka | Kettle One Pepsi Products Corona Carolina Pale Ale
Gin | Beefeater Gin | Beefeater Sapphire Domestic Beer Amstel Light Carolina Hoproar
Whiskey | Canadian Club Whiskey | Crown Royal Budweiser Corona Light Sam Adams
Bourbon | Jim Beam Whiskey | Maker’s Mark Bud Light Stella Artois Foothills Hoppyum
Scotch | J&B Scotch | Johnny Walker Red Mich Ultra Negra Modela Lagunitas
Tequila | Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila | Jose Cuervo Tradicional Yuengling Guiness Highland Gaelic
Rum | Bacardi Silver Rum | Captain Morgan Coors Light Buckles (NA) Duck Rabbit Milk Stout
Miller Light
Embassy Suites RDU Brier Creek 8001 Arco Corporate Drive | Raleigh | North Carolina 27617 | 919.572.2200 www.raleighdurhamairportbriercreek.embassysuites.com
All prices listed subject to 24% service charge and applicable NC state sales tax
Additional Beverage Selections
Champagne Punch $25 | gallon
Champagne Toast $3 | person
Margarita $28 | carafe
Mimosa or Bloody Mary $25 | carafe
Fruit Punch $25 | gallon
∫ Embassy Wine List Selections subject to change based on availability | priced per bottle
House White & Blush
Canyon Road California Chardonnay $25
Canyon Road Pinot Grigio $25
Canyon Road California Sauvignon Blanc $25
Canyon Road California White Zinfandel $25
House Red
Canyon Road California Merlot $25
Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon $25
Canyon Road California Pinot Noir $25
Premium White
William Hill Chardonnay, Central Coast $27
Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma $27
Premium Red
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington $27
Other Premium Varietals
Rodney Strong Chardonnay, Sonoma $26
Murphy Goode Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma $26
Monterray by Chalone Merlot $26
Pedroncelli Pinot Noir $26
Don Miguel Gascon Malbec, Argentina $27
Chateau St. Jean, Merlot, California $28
Childress Reserve, Cabernet Franc, North Carolina $29
Trevri (sparkling) Prosecco, Washington State $28
Sales and service of all alcoholic beverages are
regulated by the State of North Carolina. As a
license holder, the Embassy Suites RDU Brier Creek
is responsible for the administration of all
applicable regulations. All beverages containing
alcohol must be arranged through the hotel.
Embassy Suites RDU Brier Creek 8001 Arco Corporate Drive | Raleigh | North Carolina 27617 | 919.572.2200 www.raleighdurhamairportbriercreek.embassysuites.com
All prices listed subject to 24% service charge and applicable NC state sales tax
Unless specified otherwise, please note that all of our Rehearsal Dinner Plated and Buffet Dinner Packages also include the following:
All relevant hotel banquet tables and banquet chairs; hotel china glass & silver Embassy framed table numbers (if needed) and Embassy votive candle holders and votive candles Standard hotel table linen overlays (white, ivory) and standard hotel table linen underlays (black)
and standard hotel hand linens (white, ivory, black)
Plan your Rehearsal Dinner with ease and make it uniquely your own by taking advantage of the one stop shopping with the following room enhancements. The hotel has partnered with local area premiere vendors and arranged to have the following exclusively available to you at the shown discounted rates. These enhanced details may be arranged with your hotel Catering Sales Manager:
SPECIALTY FLOOR LENGTH LINENS |subject to variable delivery & pick up and damage waiver charges
Level One | $17/linen (samples shown – also available in numerous colors)
REGAL STRIPE BENGALINE POLY SATIN SOLID IRIDESCENT CRUSH Level Two | $24/linen (samples shown – also available in numerous colors)
CAPRICE TAFFETA DAMASK SHANTUNG Level Three | $37/linen (samples shown – also available in numerous colors)
RIBBON SEQUIN
Embassy Suites RDU Brier Creek 8001 Arco Corporate Drive | Raleigh | North Carolina 27617 | 919.572.2200 www.raleighdurhamairportbriercreek.embassysuites.com
All prices listed subject to 24% service charge and applicable NC state sales tax
SPECIALTY CHAIRS AND CHAIR COVERS |subject to variable delivery|pick up and damage waiver charges
CHIVARI CHAIRS | $7/chair (samples shown in available colors - rental price includes custom color chair cushion cover) GOLD SILVER MAHOGANY NATURAL WHITE PLACE CARD SERVICE | Embassy provided place cards may be required (based on your desired menu package), or if
you simply want to add formality or assign seats for your Rehearsal Dinner. Consult your Catering Sales Manager for more
details.
PLACE CARDS | $1.50/card unless specified otherwise in your menu package
SLIDE SHOW PRESENTATIONS | $300
The Embassy ballrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art drop down ceiling screens and ceiling mounted hi-lumens LCD projectors with built-in sound capabilities. Simply provide your presentation (preferably on your laptop or thumb drive) and we’ll take care of the rest! Your personal photos and music can tell the story of your early childhood beginnings with family and friends, and progress to how the bride and groom first met, fell in love and got engaged. These presentations are generally viewed while your guests are enjoying desserts. What a great way to add that personal touch and end the night on the big screen for this special occasion. SPECIAL ORDERED GROOM’S CAKES | variable pricing may apply
Groom’s cakes are a long-standing Southern tradition and a very personal gift from the bride to the groom. A groom's cake is typically smaller than the couple's wedding cake; usually one layer only and is
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Embassy Suites RDU Brier Creek 8001 Arco Corporate Drive | Raleigh | North Carolina 27617 | 919.572.2200 www.raleighdurhamairportbriercreek.embassysuites.com
All prices listed subject to 24% service charge and applicable NC state sales tax
decorated to reflect a particular hobby or interest of the groom. For example, a groom that loves cigars may be made in the shape and color of a humidor. The groom who enjoys basketball could have a groom's cake resembling his favorite team’s basketball. In recent years, Rehearsal Dinners have become the ideal time to display the decorated groom’s cake and have it served in lieu of or with traditional desserts.
The hotel’s partnership with Edible Art Bakery & Dessert Café has enabled us to provide our clients the convenience of planning these incredible works of edible masterpieces at a preferred vendor’s discount and with no additional delivery charges. If you can imagine it, they can probably create it. Feel free to order your Groom’s cake with the assistance of your Catering Sales Manager, or contact Edible Art Bakery & Dessert Café directly | 919.856.0604 or visit them online www.edibleartbakery.com. ADDITIONAL PREFERRED VENDOR SERVICES
If you desire private entertainment or have the need for a reliable florist, please consult with your Catering Sales Manager for preferred vendor recommendations. Please note that you do not have to secure services from our preferred vendors. However, we strongly encourage you to consult with them, as they have over time proven to provide consistent, high-quality and reliable services and/or products.