From formal rehearsal dinners to beachside seafood boils to bridal tea parties, we can arrange a special event that will be rivaled only by the big day itself. Click on the following options to view details on our unique pre-wedding functions:
ENCHANTED GARDEN REHEARSAL DINNER
MIDNIGHT AQUA LUAU REHEARSAL DINNER
ROCKIN' ROBIN'S RETRO REHEARSAL DINNER
SUNSET LAGOON REHEARSAL DINNER
MOONLIGHT KISS REHEARSAL DINNER
LIPSTICK & BOWTIES REHEARSAL DINNER
BRIDAL LUNCHEONS
ENCHANTED GARDEN REHEARSAL DINNER
$44.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Our Enchanted Garden Rehearsal Dinner is comfortably located in Mr. Cason’s Vegetable Garden. The Vegetable Garden has a whimsical and enchanted feel that makes for an intimate night with your loved ones. Minimum 35 guests/ maximum 75 guests. Available in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
Entrée Choices
Tenderloin of Beef and Grilled Salmon with Tomato Beurre’ Blanc, Green Onion Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom Brown Sauce and Chef’s Selection of Locally Grown Vegetables
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Chicken Saltimbocca stuffed with Prosciutto Ham, Provolone Cheese, Chef’s Selection of Locally Grown Vegetables, Horseradish Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Natural Pan
Salad Choices
Boston Bibb, Red Oak, Frisee, Lettuce with Gorgonzola Cheese, Spiced Pecans, Bourbon Peach Dressing
OR
Fresh Harvested Greens with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Shredded Carrot, Muscadine Vinaigrette, Ranch Dressing
Appetizer Choices (Select 2)
Miniature Crab Cakes with Chipotle Aioli
Cozy Shrimp with Mango Salsa
Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Fruity Curry Sauce
Spicy Tuna Tartar on a Wonton with Red Pepper Sauce
Herbed Goat Cheese on Potato Cake with Muscadine Jelly
Dessert Choices (Select 2)
Red Velvet Cake
Chocolate Cake
Cheesecake
Sweet Potato Pie
Key Lime Pie
Select Teas
MIDNIGHT AQUA LUAU REHEARSAL DINNER
$42.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity
$100 attendant fee per station
Our Midnight Aqua Luau Rehearsal dinner is located at the Robin Lake Beach Ski Pavilion. This location includes volleyball nets on the sand and a dance floor, making for a casual, fun and relaxing occasion. Minimum 35 guests/ maximum 100 guests. Available in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
The Big Easy Buffet
Cut Romaine Hearts with Sweet Ham and Caramelized Onion in Scallion Vinaigrette
Arcadian Green Salad
Seafood Boil: Shrimp, Crayfish and Andoulie Sausage in a Spiced Broth, with Baby Red-Skinned Potatoes, Corn on the Cobb, Cocktail Sauce and Drawn Butter
Quartered Roasted Chicken
Banana Pudding
Key Lime Pie
Freshly Baked Rolls
Cornbread
Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee
Select Teas
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display
Seasonal Fruits, Honey Yogurt Sauce
Callaway Shrimp and Speckled Hearts Grits Station
Fresh Sautéed Shrimp, White Wine, Peppers and Onions, Cajun Cream Sauce
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ROCKIN' ROBIN'S RETRO REHEARSAL DINNER
$42.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity
The Rockin’ Robin’s Retro Rehearsal dinner takes place in the 1950s-style Rockin’ Robin’s Malt Shop and Pizzeria. This is an event at which you can show up out of character and let loose. We encourage full retro costume wear to really get in the groove and feel funky! Minimum 35 guests/ maximum 65 guests. Available year-round.
Rockin’ Robbins Barbecue Dinner
Marinated Cucumber and Red Onion Salad
Mustard Potato Salad
Creamy Cole Slaw
Barbecue Beef Brisket
Grilled Ribs
Bone-in Barbecue Chicken
Baked Beans
Buttered Corn on the Cobb
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar and Butter
Freshly Baked Rolls
Cornbread
Cobbler, Pie and Brownies
Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee
Select Teas
Mr. Cason’s Fresh Grilled Market Display
Grilled Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Mushrooms and Asparagus
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SUNSET LAGOON REHEARSAL DINNER
$47.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Our Sunset Lagoon Rehearsal Dinner is located at the Boat Dock Lawn. With sunset views over Mountain Creek Lake, this event offers romantic and elegant atmosphere in an inspired setting. Minimum 35 guests/ maximum 75 guests. Available in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
Sunset Luau Buffet
Tossed Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette
Cucumber, Tomato, Onion Salad
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Tilapia with Mango Salsa
Caribbean Rice served with cilantro
Vegetable Medley
Bread
Key Lime Pie
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee
Select Teas
Antipasto Display
Genoa Salami, Capicola, Mortadella, Provolone Cheese, Aged Parmesan Cheese, Baby Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Peppers, Grilled Vegetables, Olives, Pepperoncini, Lavosh, Focaccia Bread
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MOONLIGHT KISS REHEARSAL DINNER
$48.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Our Moonlight Kiss Rehearsal Dinner takes place on the Gardens Restaurant Lawn, overlooking Mountain Creek Lake. This romantic dinner really captures the heart of Callaway Gardens! Minimum 35 guests/ maximum 65 guests. Available March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
Entrée Choices
Roasted Herb Chicken with Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Brown Gravy and Local Greens
OR
Pan Roasted Tilapia with Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes and Tomato Shallot Caper Reduction
Salad Choices
Hearts of Romaine Traditional Caesar Style, with Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Croutons, Caesar Dressing
OR
Fresh Harvested Greens with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Shredded Carrot, Muscadine Vinaigrette, Ranch Dressing
Appetizers (Select 2)
Brie En Croute with Raspberry
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Baby Lamb Chops
Mini Beef Wellington
Thai Peanut Chicken Satay
Desserts (Select 2)
Red Velvet Cake
Chocolate Cake
Cheesecake
Sweet Potato Pie
Key Lime Pie
LIPSTICK & BOWTIES REHEARSAL DINNER
$54.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Our Lipstick & Bowties Rehearsal Dinner is a glamorous affair located in the Mountain Creek Inn Ballroom. In keeping with the elegant nature of this event, we encourage formal wear. Minimum 50 guests/ maximum 200 guests. Available year-round.
Soup
Tomato Basil
Appetizer
Pan-Seared Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Roasted Cream Sauce and Jalapeno Chow Chow
Entrée
10-Ounce Grilled New York Strip Steak & Shrimp with Twice Baked Potatoes, Chef’s Selection of Locally-Grown Vegetables, Red Onion Marmalade with Au Jus
Dessert
Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate-covered Strawberries
Petit Fours
Miniature Éclair
Lemon Bars
Assorted Fruit Tarts
Mini Cheesecake
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BRIDAL LUNCHEONS
Butterfly Garden Tea Party
Located in the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, this elegant party is a time to be appreciated by your loved ones and wished well for your journey. After a sassy and chic luncheon, your guests can tour our award-winning Butterfly conservatory.
$450 rental fee; $25.95 per guest. Minimum 30 guests/ maximum 50 guests. Available year-round, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Butterfly Garden Tea Party Buffet
Egg Salad Sandwiches with Sweet Paprika
Cucumber Sandwiches with Dill Cream
Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Lemon Squares
Scones with Muscadine Jam
Raspberry Squares
Petit Fours
Mini Cookies
Chocolate Mousse Tarts
Pound Cake with Lemon Curd
Assorted Jams
Choice of: Darjeeling Tea, Earl Grey Tea, English Tea, served with Lemon and Milk
Pink Martini Night
The night before your dreams come true, enjoy a ladies night with your girlfriends at the Southern Pine Cottages Poolhouse. With desserts and martinis, Pink Martini Night is an evening to remember.
$450 rental fee; $27.95 per guest. Minimum 30 guests/ maximum 50 guests. Available March, April, May, August and September, 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
Pink Martini Dessert Bar
Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate-covered Strawberries
Petit Fours
Miniature Éclairs
Lemon Bars
Assorted Fruit Tarts
Mini Cheesecake
Pink Martinis
GROOM'S DAY EVENTS
Golf & Cigars Luncheon
The Golf & Cigars Luncheon is located at our Mountain View Pro Shop. Enjoy a luncheon and golf with your groomsmen before your big day. With two amazing golf courses to choose from – Mountain View and Lake View – you are destined to have a relaxing day with the guys.
$60 per guest. Minimum 10 guests. Available year-round.
Glow In the Dark Golf Party
The Glow in the Dark Golf Party takes place on the Mountain View or Lake View Golf Courses, where you can enjoy spending time with your groomsmen and play golf with lighted balls. A delicious dinner in the Mountain View Golf Shop’s Champions Grille restaurant follows. For more details, contact Keith Dickens at 706.663.5073.
$78.95 per guest. Minimum 10 guests. Available year-round.
TreeTop Adventure
Treat your groomsmen and friends to an adrenaline rush on TreeTop Adventure, a dizzying course of ziplines and other high-flying challenges deftly woven into the natural forest behind the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center. TreeTop Adventure traverses more than 3,000 feet horizontally, soars up to 70 feet above the forest floor and features 11 ziplines ranging from 44 to 700 feet long.
$15 per guest. Minimum 10 guests. Available year-round.
Fishing and Boating
Treat your groomsmen and friends to some of the best fishing in the Southeast! CLICK HERE for details on boat rentals, guided fishing excursions and instruction from our expert staff.
Please Note
• Rehearsal dinner menus may not be substituted by wedding reception menus. However, we will be happy to help you customize a rehearsal dinner menu.
• All rehearsal dinners are contingent upon venue availability.
• Each venue has a rental fee which is separate from the food cost.
• Each location includes chairs, tables, and linens, flatware, and dinnerware. Décor is not included originally. Some rehearsal dinners include décor contingent upon date.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to provide tents for outdoor functions. We encourage brides to contact RSC Rentals at 706.327.1038 to order tents.
• Entertainment is not included.