Wedding Rehearsal Dinners
The rehearsal dinner is a time of joy, with parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and cousins from both sides of this new family tree gathering for the first time!
And "Now more than ever, couples are opting to have down to earth and intimate rehearsal dinners," says Food & Beverage Director, Mindy Smith. Aside from ensuring that it won't upstage the more formal wedding, "a casual rehearsal dinner will loosen up guests who are meeting for the first time, and a winery is the perfect location!" Smith says. The dress code can come down a notch or more from the wedding attire (there's no reason you can't do shorts and flip-flops, for example, if that's your style). It is also, the perfect time for the bride and groom to thank all the people who have helped them with the wedding planning.
To encourage newly budding relationships and conversation among the new family, you might consider open seating rather than assigned tables, a buffet or family-style dining.
Enjoy dinner in our intimate Wine Cask Room, Barrel Room, Garden View Terrace, or in our Creekside Grille. The perfect locations for guests up to 75 people. Click here to down load our Rehearsal Dinner Packages.
SAMPLE REHEARSAL DINNER MENUS
The Californian
- Baby Spinach Salad with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Gorgonzola Cheese, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Red Currant Ginger Vinaigrette
- Red and Yellow Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese, Basil, Olives and Sweet Onions
- Wedge of Romaine to be Garnished with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing and Garnished with Bacon Bits, Diced Tomato and Red Onion
- Garlic N’ Rosemary Chicken Breast over Mesquite Coals
- Roasted Mahi Mahi with Tomatoes, Peppers, Onion and Green Olives
- Pan Seared Haricot Verts with Roasted Garlic
- Garlic Roasted Red Skinned Potatoes
- Assorted Crusty Breads, Rolls and Butter
- Seasonal Fruit Display with Long Stemmed Strawberries Served with Nutmeg Crème Fraiche
The Italian
- Organic Baby Arugula Tossed with Shaved Fennel, Lemon and White Truffle Oil
- Grilled Vegetable Platter with Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese and Basil
- Pasta Tossed with Vine Ripe Tomato, Basil and Garlic Vinaigrette
- Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Ravioli in a Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
- Boneless Chicken Breast Crusted with Parmesan and Panko Crumbs
- Assorted Crusty Breads, Rolls and Butter
- Tiramisu- Euro Sponge Cake Soaked with Espresso Liqueur Layered with Chocolate and Whipped Mascarpone with Fresh Cream
The Southwestern
- Spanish Gazpacho Made From Farm Fresh Tomato, Garlic, Peppers and Cucumbers
- Crisp Hearts of Romaine Tossed with a Garlic Avocado Caesar Garnished with Smoked Gouda and Toasted Pepitas
- Lime Marinated Jicama with Roasted Pasilla Chilies, Fresh Corn and Fresh Romaine
- Herb Crusted Tilapia Wrapped in Corn Husks
- Chicken Stuffed with Fresh Corn, Shallots and Cilantro Drizzled Chipotle Coriander Sauce
- Assorted Squashes and Red Onion with Lime Paprika Vinaigrette
- Spanish Chorizo Scented Rice
- Fresh Flour Tortillas
- Avocado Fruit Cake Soaked in Rum with Tahitian Vanilla Cream Cheeses Mousse
- Exotic Fruit Mousse in Chocolate Cups
- Lime Crème Brulee