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.”
Our venue fee of $15,000 includes a private building for wedding day preparations such as hair and makeup, your lakeside ceremony, and an unforgettable reception for up to 200 guests.
Tented ceremonies at the Aurora Inn include our white sailcloth Sperry ceremony tent, padded white chairs, a one-hour rehearsal, planning, and on-site coordination.
After your ceremony, you and your guests will venture up our manicured lawns to our custom Sperry reception tent and our Lakeside Room for cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing.
In Aurora, food is never an afterthought. What really drives us is a passion for the farmland that surrounds us and the seasonal bounty it provides. Our food and beverage minimum for weddings is $20,000 plus service charge and tax.
Minimum guest count: 150 people
Rental of the Aurora Inn guestrooms required the night of the reception.
** 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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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.
Sent on 05/23/2020
Katie
· Married on 05/20/2017
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
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!
Sent on 06/27/2017
janine
· Married on 04/25/2015
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
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
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.
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/
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!
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Inns of Aurora?
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
At Inns of Aurora, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
Inns of Aurora includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
At Inns of Aurora, what does the bar service starting price include?
The bar service starting price at Inns of Aurora includes:
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer
What are the most important characteristics of Inns of Aurora in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by Inns of Aurora for wedding events is known for:
Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Mansion
Resort
Restaurant
Waterfront
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Inns of Aurora for wedding events?
Inns of Aurora offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Scenic Views
What kind of wedding events does Inns of Aurora offer?
Inns of Aurora offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does Inns of Aurora offer for wedding events?
Inns of Aurora offers the following services for wedding events:
Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Lighting / Sound
Outside Vendors
Set Up
Wifi
What furniture and decorations does Inns of Aurora have available for wedding events?
Inns of Aurora offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
What percentage of users recommend Inns of Aurora and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
Inns of Aurora is recommended by 90% 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, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.5 in flexibility and 4.5 in value.
