Lorien Hotel & Sa

Wedding Menu “I’ve built my career by using only the most seasonal ingredients and staying true to my culinary influences from Belgium and beyond.” – Chef Robert Weidmaier

Lorien Hotel & Spa 1600 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703-894-3434 (P) 571-482-3297 (F) www.lorienhotelandspa.com

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DREAM

ROMANCE

INDULGE

The Lorien Hotel and Spa has the intimate charm and warmth you would expect to find in Alexandria with a fresh, modern take on the design and service. Let us indulge your senses by designing a romantic and unforgettable wedding. Our event spaces have rich textures and fabrics with neutral, earth tone colors and abundant natural light. The Lorien is catered exclusively by the well-known BRABO Restaurant and our Belgian American menus are designed seasonally by our Executive Chef, Robert Wiedmaier, and our Chef de Cuisine, Harper McClure. The restaurant’s food translates seamlessly into larger private dining events through use of local, fresh and organic ingredients. Book your wedding with the Lorien and let us help make your dreams come true.

WHAT’S INCLUDED  Wedding Package Enhancements  Cocktail Hour

 Plated Dinner or Stations Dinner  Beverage Service

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Wedding Package Enhancements 

COCKTAIL HOUR • Four Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres with Plated Dinner Package and Six Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres with Stations Dinner Package • Two Reception Displays (Plated Dinner Package only)

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DINNER SERVICE • Champagne Toast • Wine Service to Dinner Tables • Two Course Dinner or Three Chef Stations, prepared by Chef Robert Weidmaier • Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten Free Entrée Selections Available on Request • Coffee & Organic Hot Tea Service • Complimentary Cake Cutting

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SURREAL SURROUNDINGS • Overnight Suite for the Couple on the Night of the Wedding • Overnight Rooms at Discounted Rates for your Guests • 10% Bridal Discount at the Lorien Spa

• Upgraded Floor Length Linens for your Dinner Tables & House Chairs • Dance Floor set to your Specifications • Signature Chocolate Truffles as Wedding Favors • Variety of Votive Candles & Classic Bridal White China • One Complimentary Bar Setup

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Hors D’oeuvres

Reception Displays

Plated Dinner Package: Choose Four Stations Dinner Package: Choose Six

Plated Dinner Package*: Choose Two

COLD

HOT

*Included only with Plated Dinner Package. *Please see Stations Package Upgrades for pricing.

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House-Cured Salmon, Toast Points, Crème Fraîche

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Baby Lamp Chops, Apple Chutney

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West Coast Oyster, Peppercorn Mignonette

Mini Crab Cakes with Spicy Remoulade

MEDITERRANEAN Marinated Grilled Vegetables, Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives Pita Chips & Hummus Dip

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Foie Gras Crostini with Fruit Jam

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Balsamic Cipollini, Mozzarella, Olive Skewer

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Prosciutto, Basil, Mozzarella Roulade

BRABO Beef Burger Sliders with BBQ Mayo

CHEESE BOARD Local Cheeses, House-Made Jam, Local Honey Dried Fruit & Nut Accompaniments, Baguettes

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Duck Confit Roulade on Brioche

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Tuna Tartar on Fried Wonton

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Prosciutto & Fig Crostini

Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

ANTIPASTI / CHARCUTERIE Country Pate, Prosciutto, Salami, Traditional Accompaniments Marinated Artichoke Hearts

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Mussel Potato Croquette with Curry Mayo

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Lobster Salad, Mango Relish

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Endive Spears with Chevre & Almonds

Grilled Shrimp Brochette with Thai Chili Sauce

CRUDITES Fresh Vegetable Crudités with Creamy Gorgonzola Dip

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Seasonal Soup Shooter

Lobster Fritters with Lemon Aioli

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Veggie Summer Roll

Shrimp Tempura

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Shrimp Summer Roll

Truffled Arancini with Lemon Crème Fraiche

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Cajun Prime Rib on Crouton with Horseradish Cream

Tomato Parmesan Focaccia

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Plated Dinner 

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STARTERS

 BRABO Caesar Salad Parmesan Tuile, Boqueron Anchovy Chopped Farm Eggs

 Roasted Farmhouse Chicken Baby Potatoes, Spinach, Natural Jus

 Mixed Green Salad Raw & Braised Vegetables Lemon Vinaigrette

 Pan-Roasted Salmon Carrot-Cardamom Puree, Wilted Kale Baby Carrots, Lime Butter Sauce $95 Per Person

 Baby Arugula Salad Caramelized Shallots, Rocca Cheese Sherry Vinaigrette  Endive & Apple Salad Candied Walnuts, Gorgonzola Apple Cider Vinaigrette  Minestrone Soup Garlic Crouton  Soup Du Jour Chef’s Seasonal Soup

ENTRÉES

 Red Wine Braised Angus Beef Short Rib Creamy Polenta, Baby Vegetables Red Wine Jus $110 Per Person

$94 Per Person

 Filet Mignon, 8 oz. Potato Puree, Spinach, Red Wine Sauce $115 Per Person

 Grilled Mountain Trout Haricot Verts, Potato Puree Lemon Butter Sauce $96 Per Person  Rib Eye, 10 oz. Potato Puree, Wild Mushrooms Bordelaise Sauce $105 Per Person

 Zucchini-Goat Cheese Cannelloni Firefly Goat Cheese, Roasted Tomato Puree, Balsamic Cipollini Onions Fennel Salad $90 Per Person

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Menu pricing subject to change. All food and beverage charges shall be subject to a 22% taxable service charge and 10% tax..

DESSERT

 Complimentary Cake Cutting & Plating  Coffee & Organic Hot Teas

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Plated Dinner Package Upgrades 

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MIDCOURSE

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• Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Old Bay Remoulade, Celery Root Slaw

PREMIUM RECEPTION DISPLAYS

• Grilled Georgia Quail Black Barley, Mustard Greens, Bourbon-Molasses Glaze

• Waterfront Bar Seasonal Chilled Oysters $4 Each Littleneck Clams $4 Each Chilled, Poached Shrimp $4 Each Lobster $ Market Price Black Peppercorn Mignonette, Lemon Wedges, Cocktail Sauce & Tabasco

• Seared Rare Tuna Asian Greens, Picked Red Pepper Espelette Aioli

• Sushi Display Maki Rolls: Tuna, Yellowtail, California, Vegetable Ginger, Soy Sauce & Wasabi

$14 Per Person

$16 Per Person

$14 Per Person

$ Market Price

• House Cured Salmon Display House Cured Salmon, Mustard Dill, Capers, Chopped Red Onion Toast Points $14 Per Person

Menu pricing subject to change. All food and beverage charges shall be subject to a 22% taxable service charge and 10% tax..

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ROYAL BREAKFAST

DESSERT & BEVERAGE DISPLAYS • Brabo Mini Desserts Chef’s Selection of Mini Tarts, Pomponettes, Cream Puffs Mini Cakes $15 Per Person

• Taste of Elegance Chef’s Selection of Mini Tarts, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Cheesecake Bites, French Macarons $18 Per Person

• Seasonal Beverages Choice of Cold Beverages: Iced Tea, Lemonade, Seasonal Tea OR Choice of Hot Beverages: Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider, Upgraded Coffee Display $5 Per Person

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Stations Dinner 

SALAD STATION

 BRABO Caesar Salad Parmesan Tuile, Boqueron Anchovy Chopped Farm Eggs  Mixed Green Salad Raw & Braised Vegetables Lemon Vinaigrette

PREMIUM SALADS: (Choose One)  Baby Arugula Salad Caramelized Shallots, Rocca Cheese Sherry Vinaigrette  Endive & Apple Salad Candied Walnuts, Gorgonzola Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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PASTA STATION

 Rigatoni with Spinach Cream Sauce  Bucatini with Roasted Garlic Tomato Basil Sauce  Penne with Bolognese Sauce

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ROYAL BREAKFAST

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CARVING STATION*

 Grilled Tenderloin of Beef Caramelized Onion Marmalade  Roasted Prime Angus Ribeye Bordelaise Sauce, Glazed Cipollini Onions Upgrade of $10 Per Person

 Linguini with Garlic-Oil & Chili Flake

 Virginia Pork Loin Caramelized Apples, Braised Cabbage

 ADD: Grilled Chicken $6 Per Person  ADD: Grilled Shrimp $12 Per Person  ADD: Seared Salmon $10 Per Person

 Whole Roasted American Snapper Lemon Butter

$94 Per Person

 Bread & Butter  Potato Puree & Seasonal Accompaniments *Attendant Required serving carving stations $100 Per Attendant Station Menu pricing subject to change. All food and beverage charges shall be subject to a 22% taxable service charge and 10% tax..

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Stations Dinner Package Upgrades 

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RECEPTION DISPLAYS

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 MEDITERRANEAN Marinated Grilled Vegetables, Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives Pita Chips & Hummus Dip $10 Per Person

 CHEESE BOARD Local Cheeses, House-Made Jam, Local Honey, Dried Fruit & Nut Accompaniments, Baguettes $13 Per Person  ANTIPASTI / CHARCUTERIE Country Pate, Prosciutto, Salami Traditional Accompaniments Marinated Artichoke Hearts $15 Per Person

PREMIUM RECEPTION DISPLAYS • Waterfront Bar Seasonal Chilled Oysters $4 Each Littleneck Clams $4 Each Chilled, Poached Shrimp $4 Each Lobster $ Market Price Black Peppercorn Mignonette, Lemon Wedges, Cocktail Sauce & Tabasco • Sushi Display Maki Rolls: Tuna, Yellowtail, California, Vegetable Ginger, Soy Sauce & Wasabi $ Market Price

• House Cured Salmon Display House Cured Salmon, Mustard Dill, Capers, Chopped Red Onion Toast Points $14 Per Person

Menu pricing subject to change. All food and beverage charges shall be subject to a 22% taxable service charge and 10% tax..

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ROYAL BREAKFAST

DESSERT & BEVERAGE DISPLAYS • Brabo Mini Desserts Chef’s Selection of Mini Tarts, Pomponettes, Cream Puffs Mini Cakes $15 Per Person

• Taste of Elegance Chef’s Selection of Mini Tarts, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Cheesecake Bites, French Macarons $18 Per Person

• Seasonal Beverages Choice of Cold Beverages: Iced Tea, Lemonade, Seasonal Tea OR Choice of Hot Beverages: Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider, Upgraded Coffee Display $5 Per Person

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Beverage DUKE BRANDS  Smirnoff Vodka  Bacardi Rum  Beefeater Gin  El Jimador Tequila  Jim Beam Bourbon  Dewars Scotch

DUKE BRANDS

UPGRADED SPECIALTY COCKTAILS

 3 HOURS

CLASSICS

KING BRANDS  Grey Goose Vodka  Flor de Cana Rum  Cuervo 1800 Tequila  Tanqueray Gin  Maker’s Mark Bourbon  Johnny Walker Black Label Scotch BEERS

• Domestic: Budweiser, Bud Light, Port City, Anchor Steam • Imported: Guinness, Stella Artois WINES

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La Terre Chardonnay, CA

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La Terre Cabernet Sauvignon, CA

 4 HOURS

 Kimpton House Dry Martini Gin, Dry Vermouth

 5 HOURS

$60 Per Person

 Manhattan Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Dash of Angostura Bitters, Cherries

 6 HOURS

$71 Per Person

 Blood & Sand Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Cherry Brandy, Splash of Orange Juice

$38 Per Person $49 Per Person

$12 Each

$12 Each

$12 Each

KING BRANDS

 3 HOURS

 Mojito Light Rum, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves, Splash of Soda $10 Each

$48 Per Person

WELLNESS

$60 Per Person

 Superberry Fizz Gin, Lemon Juice, Ginger Liqueur, Simple Syrup, Blueberries

 4 HOURS  5 HOURS

$72 Per Person

 6 HOURS

$84 Per Person

Menu pricing subject to change. All food and beverage charges shall be subject to a 22% taxable service charge and 10% tax.. One Bar Setup Fee included in Package, each additional is $100 plus tax.

$11 Each

 The Reviver Vodka, Chamile Citrus Berry Tea, Apple Juice, Splash of Grapefruit Juice $10 Each

 Cumbersome Gin, Lime Juice, Honey, Cucumber Slices $10 Each