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Imagine a collection of historic inns, restored to luxury, with beautiful balconies and porches overlooking pristine Cayuga Lake. Picture sweeping lawns that roll down to the water’s edge, where the sun sets each night in a riot of golden hues. Add exquisite artwork, from-scratch meals, and all of the on-site assistance you never knew you needed. Visit and see why we’ve been hailed by BRIDES as the “perfect place for a weekend wedding” and by Country Living as “America’s best-kept secret.”

Please visit our website for pictures, a sample wedding weekend itinerary, full menus, and pricing options. We look forward to helping you plan an unforgettable wedding weekend.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$15,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$65

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

150

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Mansion
Resort
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Inns of Aurora

Rachel
Rachel Sent on 05/27/2020
4.8 out of 5 rating

Gracious and Flexible

We were absolutely thrilled to have chosen the Aurora Inn for our wedding celebration. It's a gorgeous location on Lake Cayuga and Jackie and her crew were really responsive and helpful in ironing out the details of our event. Very sadly, we've had to cancel it due to COVID-19. Despite the understandable hardship for them that canceling entails, they have been so gracious and fair in dealing with the situation. When we decided that it was better to cancel than postpone, they immediately returned our deposit while suggesting other appealing alternatives. Their flexibility and generosity means that we will definitely return to the Aurora Inn for future celebrations. I highly recommend them!
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 01/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical winter wedding

Couldn’t have had a more wonderful experience. The staff are amazing and no detail gets overlooked. They are responsive and helpful through the planning process and helped make our vision come to life. Guests complimented the venue and how seamless everything flowed from the ceremony through the reception. Food and venue locations were amazing and beautiful.
John
John Sent on 08/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Historic Wedding Venue

I just LOVE the interior which is beautifully designed. The staff is attentive and professional. I highly recommend!
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Andrew Sent on 05/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Place and Experience

The venue speaks for itself: beautifully restored mansions converted into a beautiful hotel with a lakeside wedding site on a beautiful lawn extending to the water's edge.

But for me and my wife, the staff is what made the experience perfect. The wedding coordinators were genuinely fantastic. They were organized, responsive, perfectly professional, while also being fun and relatable. The hotel and restaurant staff were just as fantastic. Every staff member you encountered on the ground was approachable and kind and sought to help with any inquiry. And I can't ignore the food which was fantastic. We have literally no regrets and would get married there again in a second.
K
Katie Sent on 06/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Everything about the Inns of Aurora is perfect and we could not be happier that we chose this venue for our wedding!! Heather Davidson, their on-site coordinator, helped us every step of the way since day one – she was always available with advice and helpful tips on picking vendors, choosing day of details, or really any wedding related question of which we could think. She is AMAZING! The venue itself is also so beautiful and the entire wedding party was able to stay on site at the Inn and the other houses on the property. The staff was very accommodating and made sure everyone had a great time the entire weekend. On the wedding day itself, everything went absolutely seamlessly thanks to Heather and all the staff and we had nothing to worry about. All our guests raved about the Inn and how delicious the food was. I would 100% recommend the Aurora Inn to everyone and I could not have imagined a more perfect wedding anywhere else!
S
Kaitlin Sent on 12/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had a small winter wedding at Aurora Inn, which we planned from Florida without seeing the venue until the day before the wedding. We could not be more pleased with the experience from beginning to end. This is an absolutely perfect and gorgeous venue and I wouldn't change a single thing about it or our wedding.

The ceremony and reception were both held in the Lakeside Room at Aurora Inn, where the staff efficiently changed the configuration between ceremony and reception. For the world class experience, the price is very reasonable with no hidden fees or mark ups. The staff caters to every whim and treats you and your guests like royalty. I've never been anywhere with such above-and-beyond service.

Planning and execution were stress-free and the wedding coordinator, Heather, is amazing and prompt with responses. I hate making phone calls and was able to plan everything with her via email. She's practically a wedding planner. She rented larger tables for us, found rental chairs at the last moment, and even had someone to start our pre-ceremony playlist, switch the songs (and fade out) for each processional, start the recessional, and start the reception playlist. I didn't have to worry about a thing, including set-up and take-down of decorations. I explained what I wanted, went to get my hair and make up done, and came back to everything set up exactly as I wanted it. The staff packed up all of our stuff and it appeared in our room the next day while we were out.

Since we planned the wedding from another state, we purchased 90% of the decorations and accessories online and we were allowed to ship them to Aurora Inn and have them stored. They gave us free use of their closets.

We opted for family style menu and the food was incredible. We also had our cake made at Inns of Aurora and it was the most delicious wedding cake either of us have ever eaten, decorated exactly like the picture I provided. It tastes just as amazing a year later.
J
Janine Sent on 05/06/2015
5 out of 5 rating
OUTSTANDING place to have your wedding! My new husband and I married at The E.B. Morgan House and had our reception in the Lakeview Room at The Aurora Inn. Everything was top notch! It is a spectacular venue visually, inside and out, and the staff catered to our every need. Food, cake: all EXCELLENT! Kudos especially to Heather, our wedding coordinator, who took care of every last detail for us. Innkeeper Emily also provided us with a beautiful stay. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Janine and Doug
J
Jessica Sent on 08/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding here in August 2014 and were absolutely blown away by the whole experience, from the first day of planning to the big day! Heather, the Inn's wedding coordinator is amazing! She will help you every step of the way and give you the best recommendations. I can actually say that planning was easy and totally enjoyable! The grounds are exquisite and every thing we dreamed of. I cannot brag more about this place! Every moment of our wedding was just perfect. We cannot wait to go back for our 1 year anniversary!
M
Melanie Sent on 09/06/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Love this venue!!!! It is stunning, and the staff is extremely attentive! Heather was so helpful and organized, I can't imagined how it would've turned out with her help!! The venue is gorgeous, the food is fabulous, and everyone had such an amazing time at our wedding. I couldn't be happier with how it all turned out!
M
Marianne Sent on 08/18/2011
5 out of 5 rating
This place is gorgeous and the staff is top notch. They do an amazing job. Can't say enough positive things about the Aurora Inn (except that the guest rooms, though beautiful, are expensive). I have been very involved in the planning process of a number of sister and friend weddings and the staff at the Aurora Inn, specifically Heather, goes above and beyond the call of duty. So many of my guests have actually told me that we had the nicest wedding they had ever been to and that the setting and the food were truly the best. Highly recommended!
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Awards

24
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Brindamour Photography Brindamour Photography Wedding Photographers

I love shooting weddings at the Aurora Inn. The bridal suite has great light and is perfect for getting ready photos. And the ruins behind the inn are the perfect backdrop for my portrait style.

McKay's Photography McKay's Photography Wedding Photographers

As a seasoned wedding photographer, I've worked just about everywhere in NY state. So, I've seen it all. The Inns of Aurora are not only historic, unique, gorgeous and elegant, but most importantly highly professional from top to bottom. The food was amazing, the staff was courteous, the attention to detail perfect and yet, they never rushed the Bride and Groom to stay on a tight schedule. Every moment of the day went smoothly and the location and decor cannot be beat! Check out the love here: http://www.mckaysphotography.com/blog/2012/06/vintage-inspired-wedding-at-inns-of-aurora/

Exceptional Receptions Exceptional Receptions Wedding DJs

As a DJ specializing in weddings I have the opportunity to work at many locations all over Upstate NY and the Fingerlakes region. The Aurora Inn tops my list of favorite venues not because it is beautiful, although it is. And it's not the food, although that is wonderful too. It is the people that make a difference. Heather Davidson and the staff not only provide exquisite service, they do it with pride. You genuinely feel that they are emotionally invested in the success of your event and that they truly enjoy what they do. What they have is a rare find. Come for the beautiful setting and the delicious food. Stay for the personal attention and friendly atmosphere!

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Inns of Aurora frequently asked questions

Inns of Aurora includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Inns of Aurora includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Inns of Aurora includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Inns of Aurora for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Mansion
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Inns of Aurora offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Inns of Aurora offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Inns of Aurora offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Inns of Aurora offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Inns of Aurora is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.5 in flexibility and 4.5 in value.

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