Our Reception
We have opted for a non-traditional Reception. We'll be having dinner at a great local restaurant that has live entertainment on the weekends. The theme of the restaurant even allows us to still have our wine-themed wedding.
The Restaurant: The Sunset Cork Room
The Sunset Cork Room is an excitng new concept for the Gulf Coast. Unique wines from around the world, as well as complimenting appetizers and entrees prepared by Chef Rudy, are served by friendly, knowledgeable staff. Live acoustic music, soft lighting, and a stunning decor (done in the colors we had planned on using) make it a great place for our friends and family to join us as we celebrate our life-long union to one another.
Appetizers
Our guests will have several pre-selected appetizers to choose from while awaiting the arrival of the Bride and Groom after the ceremony and pictures.
* Cheese Plate - an assortment of fine cheeses served with crackers
* Grilled Portabella - portabella mushrooms generously stuffed with roasted vegetables and three cheeses
* Baked Brie - stuffed with apples and smoked bacon in a port wine reduction
Entrees
To thank those closest to us, guests will be able to make ther own choice from the restaurant's decadent entrees and sides items.
LOCAL FAVORITES:
* Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Kabobs - joined with fruit and vegetables and marinated in peach vinaigrette; served with asparagus and brown rice
* Shrimp Tiffany - gulf shrimp and lump crab cake topped with creole buerre blanc and shaved pecorino romano
* Lobster Raviloi - served with sauteed gulf shrimp and lump crab cake over scallion pesto sauce
* Mr Gene's Crab Cakes - lump crab cakes with creole buerre blanc; served with pepper jack macaroni and asparagus
* Seared Ahi Tuna - *served with red cabbage and fennel stir fry with wasabi whipped cream
* Grilled Grouper - topped with tarragon buerre blanc; served with asparagus and brown rice
* Fettucini Pasta - served with your choice of red sauce or alfredo
*** Pasta Toppings - Add any of the following prepared just the way you like it: Chicken, Lump Crab, Beef, or Fish
HAND-CUT SELECTIONS & CHOICES FROM THE GRILL:
* Mr Fred's Filet (4-oz or 8-oz)
* 12-oz New York Strip
* 12-oz Ribeye
* 6-oz Chicken Breast
* 12-oz Bone-In Pork Chop
* 12-oz Rack of Lamb
*** Sauces - Add ay of the following to your meat choice: Bearnaise, Mushroom Demiglace, Zifandel Reduction, Tarragon Buerre Blanc, Creole Buerre Blanc
SIDES (add additional sides if desired):
* Herbed Mashed Potatoes
* Roasted Potatoes
* Brown Rice
* Smoked Gouda Grits
* Pepper Jack Macaroni
* Asparagus
* Red Cabbage Stir Fry
* Seasonal Vegetables
* Sauteed Mushrooms
Desserts
For those who have saved alittle room in the stomachs after dinner, you'll be provided the opportunity to indulge in a sweet treat.
* Wedding Cake - designed and made by Emerald Coast Cakes, you'll have two tiers to choose from in the following flavors:
- chocolate fudge cake with white chocolate mousse filling
- traditional white cake with strawberry mousse filling
For those who want to know (since several of you have asked), our top tier for our first anniversary will be chocolate fudge cake with raspberry preserves filling
If that still isn't enough, The Sunset Cork Room also offers several exquisite desserts you can choose from:
* Sunset Shortcake
* Anna's Bananas
* Coconut Creme Brule
* Tiramisu
