weddings

Wedding Receptions

Make your special day even more magical with a wedding reception at the Avon Old Farms Inn.

If you would like your wedding reception to be a truly memorable occasion please call us today and ask to speak with one of our wedding planner specialists who will be delighted to assist you with planning your wedding.

“Exceptional.” “Charming.” “Outstanding.”

Those are words they’ll use to describe your wedding reception at the Avon Old Farms Inn. Our ballroom is a most magical place to celebrate the happiest day of your life.

Imagine descending the grand staircase from your private parlor above, to a luxuriously adorned foyer graced with the brilliance of a hand-cut crystal chandelier. Your guests await you in the sumptuous ballroom beyond.

Surrounded by quiet sophistication and old world charm, yet in a contemporary setting, every detail has been carefully arranged by an attentive Avon Old Farms Inn staff. You need only concern yourself with the joy of the moment.

An open bar with call brand liquors, domestic beers, select wines and soft drinks will remain open throughout the day or evening. Wines will be served at the tables during dinner. Farewell coffees, pastries and personalized chocolates will be available after dinner.

Long after the day is done, and in years hence, thoughts of your most cherished moment, capped by a flawless reception, will linger and bring a smile, and perhaps a tear. Treasure this, then: the happiest of memories. At Avon Old Farms Inn.

Bridal Dinner

The Avon Old Farms Inn firmly believes that each wedding is unique. Our sales consultant will assist you in creating the menu of your dreams. The following menu ideas are just a sample of some of the fine cuisine we serve.

PLEASE NOTE:: * indicates upgraded menu Item.

Dinner

Beverage Service

A four and One Half Hour Open Bar will be available to you and your guests throughout the evening. Wine will also be served throughout dinner. Should you choose to upgrade your wine , the Avon Old Farms Inn has an extensive wine list to select from.

Cocktail Hour

  • Cheese Fruit and Vegetable Display : International and Domestic Cheeses, Crackers and Breadsticks, Sliced Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Assorted Dips
  • Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres
  • Almond Chicken with Mango Chutney
  • Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab Meat
  • Shrimp Scampi
  • Brochettes of Filet Mignon
  • Honey Duck on Blue Corn Cake *
  • Mushroom, Goat Cheese, and Olive Bruchettas
  • Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
Dinner

Appetizer:

Wild Mushroom Ravioli Served with a Walnut Cream Sauce *

Salad:

Baby Spinach Leaves with Orange Supremes in a Citrus Dressing

Intermezzo

Fruit Shaped Sorbet

Entrées:
  • Filet Mignon with a Symphony of Wine Sauce and Lobster Tail served with an Asparagus and Fresh Tomato Risotto Cake *
  • Pan Seared Sea Bass served over banana sweet potato mashed and asparagus spears in a tangy citrus sauce
  • Rolled Chicken filled with an apple and cranberry corn bread Stuffing and cranberry glaze

Wedding Cake

A Seven Tiered Orange Genoise filled with Raspberry Puree and Rolled Fondant Icing *

You will also enjoy farewell coffees, Petite Fours and Personalized Chocolates.

Buffet Dinner

Beverage Service

A four and One Half Hour Open Bar will be available to you and your guests throughout the evening. Wine will also be server throughout dinner. Should you choose to upgrade your wine , the Avon Old Farms Inn has an extensive wine list to select from

Cocktail Hour

  • Antipasto Display: A Grilled Array of Marinated Vegetables, Pepperoncini, Salami, Proscuitto, Provolone, Gorgonzola Cheese, Olives, Bruchetta and Crackers
  • Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres
  • Assorted Quesadillas
  • Crispy Coconut Shrimp
  • Crab and Lobster Tartlettes *
  • Mini Chicken Wellington
  • Black Forest Ham, Roquefort and Pear Pinwheels
  • Barbecue Beef en Brochette
  • Plum Tomato, Olive Oil, Feta and Basil Bruchettas

Salads:

  • Corn and Black Bean Salad with sweet red peppers, cilantro and onion in an Herb Vinaigrette
  • Wild Rice Salad tossed with walnuts and Dried Apricots and Cranberries, Raisins in our House Vinaigrette
  • Tri Colored Tortelini tossed with Red Roasted Peppers, in a Pesto Sauce

Entrees:

  • Poached Salmon Served Over a Warm Fruit Salsa
  • Stuffed Pork Loin Filled with Spinach and Sundried Tomatoes in a Sherried Brown Sauce
  • Egg Noodles Tossed with Grilled Vegetables in a Tomato Confit
  • Vegetable Ratatouille and Duchesse Potatoes

Carving Station:

  • Filet Mignon
  • Virginia Baked Ham – Or – Smoked Turkey

Wedding Cake:

A Seven Tiered Fresh Fruit and White Chocolate Mousse between Layers of sponge cake

You will also enjoy farewell coffees, Petite Fours and Personalized Chocolates.

Cocktail Reception

Beverage Service

A four and One Half Hour Open Bar will be available to you and your guests throughout the evening. Wine will also be server throughout dinner. Should you choose to upgrade your wine , the Avon Old Farms Inn has an extensive wine list to select from.

  • Cheese Fruit and Vegetable Display:International and Domestic Cheeses, crackers and breadsticks, Sliced Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and assorted dips
  • Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres
  • Crab and Scallion Corn Cakes
  • Sesame Chicken with a Peanut Dipping Sauce
  • Thai Scallops *
  • Wild Mushrooms and Goat Cheese in Phyllo Pastry
  • Baked Brie and Almonds
  • Crispy Asian Dumplings
  • Spanekopeta and Tiropeta
  • Teriyaki Filet Mignon en Brochette

Salad Station

  • Caesar Salad tossed with our homemade croutons and Pecorino Cheese
  • Israeli Cous Cous Salad tossed with grilled vegetables
  • Marinated Artichoke and Tomato Salad with Pine Nuts

Pasta Station

  • Asparagus and Sundried Tomato Ravioli with a Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce
  • Classic Penne A La Vodka
  • Fuscilli with a Gorgonzola and Toasted Walnuts Sauce

Carving Station

  • Rolled Stuffed Veal filled with roasted red peppers, spinach and mozzarella *
  • Filet Mignon – Or – Roasted Fresh Turkey Breast

Wedding Cake
A Seven Tiered Liquor Filled Chocolate Mousse Cake Frosted with Buttercream

You will also enjoy farewell coffees, Petite Fours and Personalized Chocolates.

Anne Panos
        Louis Panos

Complements

It is with pleasure that we include the following services and amenities for all of our wedding receptions:

  • Elegant linen, china and silver
  • Sunday Brunch at Avon Old Farms Inn for the bridal couple
  • Nearby overnight guest rooms at special rates for out-of-town guests
  • Valet parking
  • Bridal party room for cocktails or just relaxing
  • Coat room attendant (October – April)
  • The gracious grand staircase in our two-story foyer or our outdoor gardens with beautiful fountain and pergola are perfect for photographs.
  • Our experienced staff will take charge of all the details that will make your wedding day absolutely perfect.
  • Our bridal consultant offers a complete consulting service to help you create the wedding of your dreams.
  • Our Wedding Planning Guide will help make planning your day easy.
Enhancements

(Supplemental charges apply.)

  • Centerpieces
  • Ice carvings
  • Custom linens
  • Music
  • Carving stations
  • Pasta stations
  • Cordials and dessert coffee service
  • Venetian table

Our chef and catering staff are happy to create a memorable and innovative menu that is yours alone.


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