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RECEPTIONS

WEDDINGS

Menu Packages

Spaces

Grand Ballroom can accommodate 250-600 guests with

banquet seating—11,800 square feet

1/2 Grand Ballroom can accommodate 160- 250 guests with


Junior Ballroom can accommodate up to 160 guests with


Event Lawn features 11,826 square feet with panoramic

scenic views of the Cape Fear River adjacent to the

Wilmington Historic Riverwalk

Food and beverage minimums may apply. Please discuss

with your Catering Sales Manager.

Included in Our Packages

• Custom designed wedding cake with silver cake stand

• Champagne toast for each guest

• Utility connection fee for DJ ($75 value)

• General liability insurance policy

• Five hour time allotment

• Six foot round banquet tables with 10 banquet chairs at each table

• Centerpiece consisting of a 12” round mirror tile with 2 votive candles

• Gift table, Escort Card table, Head table or Sweetheart table, Cake table

• 120” round linen for banquet tables in white, ivory or black

• China, flatware, and glassware

• Choose from a dozen different linen napkin colors

• Chef’s choice menu tasting when booking “Something New” or “Something Blue”

wedding packages for up to 4 guests

All packages subject to Food and Beverage Event Policies

Cover photograph by indigosilver studio

Revised July 2018

Something Borrowed...

All Plated Entrees include an assortment of freshly baked rolls with whipped butter, Chef’s choice of

accompaniments, regular and decaf coffee, tea and water

Passed Hors d ’Oeuvres, select three Chicken & Boursin Cheese Tartlet

Pecan Chicken Tender with Peach BBQ Sauce

Lump Crab Cake with Grey Goose Vodka Aioli

Mushroom-Parmesan Tartlet

Brie with Raspberry and Almond in Phyllo

Creamy Brie Crostini with Spiced Apples

Tomato-Mozzarella Bruschetta

Strawberry Balsamic Crostini with Feta Cheese and Basil

Creamy Spinach, Artichoke and Feta Tartlet

Citrus-Chive Goat Cheese Cucumber Wheel

Shaved Beef Tenderloin with Caramelized Onion Confit & Boursin Cheese

Yellow Fin Tuna & Wasabi Cream Cheese on Sesame Flatbread

First Course, select one Mixed Field Greens Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots with Ranch Dressing or Balsamic Vinaigrette

Classic Caesar with Shaved Parmesan, Tomatoes, Creamy Caesar Dressing and Garlic Croutons

Baby Spinach with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Roasted Walnuts, Apples and Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Spinach-Arugula with Fresh Strawberries, Feta Cheese, and Garlic Toasted Almonds with a Basil-Balsamic

Vinaigrette (add $1.50 per person)

Red Wine Poached Pear Topped with Crumbled Maytag Bleu Cheese over Baby Greens with a Champagne-

Kiwi Vinaigrette (add $1.50 per person)

Pesto Marinated Grape Tomato & Kalamata Olives on Top of Baby Greens with Toasted Almonds and Fresh

Mozzarella with a Garlic Crostini and Sherry Vinaigrette (add $1.50 per person)

Plated Dinner Entrée, select two Stuffed Chicken Florentine Spinach and Parmesan Stuffed Chicken Breast with a Sweet Pepper Sauce

Parmesan Encrusted Chicken Breast with a Presto Cream Sauce

Pecan Encrusted Chicken Breast with a Shallot Chive Sauce

Boneless Chicken Breast with Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms, and a White Wine Boursin Cheese Sauce

Pan Seared Sustainable Salmon Topped in Herbed Panko Crumbs with Champagne-Citrus Cream Sauce

Masonboro Shrimp and Grits Featuring NC Shrimp, Bacon, Tomatoes, and Garlic in a White Wine Sauce Over

Creamy Cheddar Grits

Grilled Center Cut Petite Sirloin Steak served Medium Rare with a Cabernet Demi

Grilled Vegetable Stuffed Ravioli Tossed in Olive Oil and Fresh Basil Served with Julienne Vegetables and

Spinach

Custom-Designed Wedding Cake

Champagne Toast

$56.00 Per Person Subject to 22% Admin Fee & 7% NC State Sales Tax

Something New...



Passed Hors d ’Oeuvres, select four

First Course, select one Citrus Shrimp Salad with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon

Lump Crab with Grey Goose Vodka Dressing in a Martini Glass

Red & Yellow Tomato Caprese with Fresh Mozzarella & Basil

Second Course, select one Mixed Field Greens Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots with Ranch Dressing or Balsamic Vinaigrette



Spinach-Arugula with Fresh Strawberries, Feta Cheese, and Garlic Toasted Almonds with a Basil-Balsamic

Vinaigrette (add $1.50 per person)

Red Wine Poached Pear Topped with Crumbled Maytag Bleu Cheese over Baby Greens with a Champagne-

Kiwi Vinaigrette (add $1.50 per person)

Pesto Marinated Grape Tomato & Kalamata Olives on Top of Baby Greens with Toasted Almonds and Fresh

Mozzarella with a Garlic Crostini and Sherry Vinaigrette (add $1.50 per person)



NC Flounder Filet Rolled with Herbed Cornbread Stuffing and a Sherry Cream Sauce


Masonboro Shrimp and Grits Featuring NC Shrimp, Bacon, Tomatoes, and Garlic in a White Wine Sauce Over

Creamy Cheddar Grits

Grilled Center Cut Sirloin Steak served Medium Rare with a Cabernet Demi


Spinach


Champagne Toast


Chicken & Boursin Cheese Tartlet








Creamy Spinach, Artichoke and Feta Tartlet

Citrus-Chive Goat Cheese Cucumber Wheel


Shaved Beef Tenderloin with Caramelized Onion Confit & Boursin

Cheese

First Course, select one Yellow Fin Tuna Sliced over a Sesame-Ginger and Seaweed Salad

Lump Crab with Grey Goose Vodka Dressing in a Martini Glass

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Lemon-Ginger Aioli

Red & Yellow Tomato Caprese with Fresh Mozzarella & Basil


Second Course, select one Mixed Field Greens Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots with Ranch Dressing or Balsamic Vinaigrette





NC Flounder Filet Rolled with an Oyster Cornbread Stuffing and a Sherry Cream Sauce


Sustainable Gulf Grouper Crusted with Lump Crab, Drizzled with a Lemon Dill Aioli


Spinach

Grilled Angus Center Cut Sirloin Steak with a Roasted Shallot-Thyme Demi

NY Striploin Seared with Garlic and Thyme, Sliced and served Medium Rare with a Cabernet Demi

Duet Entrée Option—Center Cut Angus Sirloin Steak with a Roasted Shallot Demi Paired with a Boneless Breast

of Chicken and White Wine Cream Sauce


Champagne Toast






Pesto Grilled Shrimp on a Skewer


Crispy Homemade Pimento Cheese Fritters



Mahi Sliders on Hawaiian Roll with Apple-Chive Slaw

Fried Green Tomato Bruschetta with Hoop Cheddar and Warm

Bacon Dressing

Something Blue...



International Cheese Display

Passed Hors d ’Oeuvres, select four

Chef Carved Roasted N.Y. Striploin Station

Buffet Dinner Entrée, select two Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast with a Roasted Garlic Herb Sauce

Chicken Scaloppini with Lemon, White Wine, Capers, and Artichokes

Stuffed Chicken Florentine

Chicken Boursin with Artichoke Hearts and Mushrooms

Parmesan Encrusted Chicken Breast with a Presto Cream Sauce

Sautéed Boneless Chicken Breast With Garlic-Thyme Roasted Mushrooms and a Fresh Salsa Cruda

Southern Style Fried Chicken

Citrus Herb Crusted Salmon with Champagne Sauce

NC Shrimp and Grits

NC Cornbread Stuffed Flounder with a Sherry Cream Sauce


Champagne Toast

$67.00 Per Person *If you would like to add an additional entree, add $3.00 per person

Subject to 22% Admin Fee & 7% NC State Sales Tax

Simply Love…

50 Guest Minimum for Buffet Reception. All Buffets include assorted fresh baked rolls & whipped Butter, regular

and decaf coffee, tea and water

Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres, select four

Salads, included Mixed Field Greens Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots with Ranch Dressing or Balsamic Vinaigrette

Seasonal Fruit Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing

Quinoa Spinach Salad

Antipasto Penne Pasta Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Basil Dressing

Side Items, select two Asparagus with Garlic Butter

Broccolini with Toasted Almonds

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Wild Rice Pilaf

Oven Roasted New Potatoes

5 Cheese Mac N’ Cheese

Glazed Baby Carrots

Sweet Potato Casserole

Julienne of Summer Squashes with Carrots

Creamy Risotto

Butternut Squash Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Butternut Squash w/ Garlic and Thyme

Chicken & Boursin Cheese Tartlet










Fried Green Tomato Bruschetta with Hoop Cheddar and Warm

Bacon Dressing

Shaved Beef Tenderloin with Caramelized Onion and Boursin

Cheese

Endless Love…

50 Guest Minimum

Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres, select four

Chicken & Boursin Cheese Puff Pastry





Crispy Homemade Pimento Cheese Fritters


Belgium Endive Petal with Boursin and Dried Apricot


Fried Green Tomato Bruschetta with Hoop Cheddar and Warm Bacon Dressing


Mahi Sliders on Hawaiian Roll with Apple-Chive Slaw

Ahi Tuna & Wasabi Cream Cheese on Sesame Flatbread


Display Stations Selection of Fresh Seasonal Garden Vegetables with Assorted Dipping Sauces, Sliced Fruits & Berries with

Honey-Yogurt Dip, and an Assortment of Artisan Cheeses Served with Grapes, Crackers, and Baguettes

Chef Attended Action Station, select one Pasta Bar– Penne, Farfalle & Cheese Tortellini, Served with Marinara, Alfredo, Basil Sauce, Shaved Parmesan &

Garlic, Rosemary Bread Sticks

Risotto Bar—Italian Short Grain Rice, Sautéed to Order with Lump Crab, Wild Mushrooms, Goat Cheese,

Parmesan Cheese, Roasted Red Bell Peppers

Southern Grits— Southern-Style Grits served with Fresh Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Jalapenos, Sautéed

Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese

Scampi Station—Classic Combination of Garlic, Wine, Butter and Capers Sautéed with Your Choice of Shrimp

or Chicken and Presented with Grilled Italian Vegetables and Herb Garlic Pasta

Chef Carved Action Station Including Accompaniments, select two Free Range Turkey Roasted Garlic Pork Loin Brown Sugar Glazed Ham New York Strip Loin

Self-Serve Beverage Station Customized Infused Water, Sweet and Unsweet Tea


Champagne Toast


Beverage Services

Hosted Bar Charges are based on the actual number of drinks consumed


Call Brands $7.50

Premium Brands $9.50

Domestic Beer $4.50

Imported/Premium Beer $4.50

House Wine $6.50

Ultra-Premium $11.50

Soft Drinks/Bottled Water $2.50

Cash Bar Guests are responsible for purchasing their own drinks.

Price Includes NC State Sales Tax

Call Brands $8.00

Premium Brands $10.00

Domestic Beer $5.00

Imported/Premium Beer $5.00

House Wine $7.00

Ultra-Premium $12.00

Soft Drinks/Bottled Water $3.00

Customized / Specialty Drinks If a special “designer drink” is what you have in mind, please discuss with your catering manager

Call Brands Pinnacle Vodka, Pinnacle Gin, Seagram’s 7, Jim BeanmBourbon, Bacardi Sliver Rum, Sauza Silver Tequila,

Christian Brother’s Brandy

Premium Brands Absolut Vodka, Beefeaters Gin, Crown Royal Whiskey, Jack Daniels Whiskey, Captain Morgan, Maker’s Mark

Bourbon, Dewar’s Scotch, Jose Cuervo Gold

Ultra-Premium Grey Goose Vodka, Jameson Whiskey, Tanqueray Gin, Chivas Regal Scotch, Patron Silver Tequila, Johnny

Walker Black, Woodford Reserve Bourbon

Beverage Services Continued

Open Bar Packages All Open Bars are Stocked with Scotch, Bourbon, Gin, Vodka, Whiskey, Rum, Beer, Wine and Soda


Additional Beverage Selections House Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,

Pinot Grigio or White Zinfandel $24.00 per Bottle

House Champagne $24.00 per Bottle

Premium Champagne $30.00 per Bottle

Non-Alcoholic fruit Punch $30.00 per Gallon

Champagne Punch $75.00 per Gallon


Other Liquors and Wines Available Upon Request and Availability

Bartender Fee Bartender fee of $200 will be waived with Beverage Revenue exceeding $500.00 in beverage sales per bar.

For groups of 75 people or less, the bartender fee will apply. Our standard service is 1 bartender per 100 guests

on hosted bars and 1 bartender per 150 guests on cash bars. Additional Bartenders requested will result in an

automatic fee of $200.00 per bartender, per event.

$200.00 per Bartender

The beverage laws of North Carolina hold The Wilmington Convention Center responsible for the consumption

of all alcoholic beverages on premise; therefore we cannot permit any non-premise purchased beverages to

be consumed on the property.

Prices are per person 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours 5 hours

House Brand $14 $21 $26 $31 $36

Premium $16 $25 $32 $39 $46

UItra-Premium $18 $28 $36 $44 $52

Beer, Wine, & Soft Drinks $11 $17 $21 $25 $29

Unlimited Soft Drinks $8 $11 $13 $15 $17

Contact Us For More Information

Jessica Di Biaggio, Catering Sales Manager

[email protected]

910-386-4331 office

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