Our Wedding Guide

An Historic Inn Picturesquely
Situated On Long Island Sound
Boasting beautiful gardens,
gently rolling lawns, and five-hundred feet of direct waterfront,
the Inn affords spectacular views of Long Island Sound
and the legendary Thimble Islands.
“We cannot thank you enough for an absolutely perfect
wedding and reception at the Owenego! Everything and
everyone was so wonderful, and we had a blast! The
food was fantastic, as was the service and hospitality. We
couldn’t have asked for a better experience and are very
thankful that we chose Owenego! Thank you again for
everything!” ~Heather and Adam
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“Our wedding day was truly perfect, and we need
to thank you for that! Everything ran so smoothly!
Everyone raved about the meal. We hope to see you
soon …especially at our anniversary. The Owenego
will always be such a special place for us! Thank you
for everything!”
Love, Kelly and Jamie
“We wanted to extend our sincerest thanks to you and
your staff for making our wedding night better than we
had dreamed. We received endless compliments on the
food, service and atmosphere – the Owenego is truly a
magical place! Thank you, thank you! “
Fondly, Michael and Theresa
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The views offered by this historic
establishment are surpassed only by
the kitchen’s fine cuisine and staff’s
hospitable service.
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The Owenego Inn -- catering from a
“Sound” point of view. Our staff of
professionals will work closely with
you to ensure that your event is a
success.
(203) 488-3805
40 Linden Avenue • Branford, CT 06405
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“Thank you for our beautiful wedding. The whole day
was so lovely. John, thank you for working with us on
all of the details and the menu. We really felt like you
listened to what we wanted and made your own great
suggestions to make sure everything was just right. All
of our guests raved about everything, especially the food.
We had such a great day and look forward to future
events at the Owenego. Thank you again for making
our special day just perfect!”
~Lauren and Pete
“Thank you for making our wedding day so memorable
and, most importantly, relaxing. You all had a hand in
making both of us, as well as our guests, feel so comfortable and welcomed. You helped create the wedding of
our dreams. The only regret is that it went by way too
FAST. Unfortunately, the only thing you guys couldn’t
do was to slow down time for us! Hopefully in the near
future, we will stop down and visit…
Thanks again!” Love, Niki and Sal
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Owenego Receptions
OWENEGO WEDDING RECEPTIONS INCLUDE:
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• Rental of dining facility and use of grounds.
• Four-hour open bar, excluding cordials and imported bottled beer.
• Changing room for bride and groom.
• Choice of linens.
• Floral arrangements boasting flowers from our grounds, strategically placed throughout
dining room.
• Hostess to greet guests and oversee reception.
• Extensive hors d’ oeuvres during cocktail hour.
• Table wine for toast and dinner
• Freshly brewed gourmet coffee and a fine selection of teas.
• Consultations as necessary.
• Tax and gratuity.
• Quintessential New England charm.
• Wedding couples will provide the band or dj, floral centerpieces and wedding cake.
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The Owenego Inn can accommodate two hundred guests for a sit-down dinner. For a dinner
buffet, seating is limited to one hundred fifty guests. With a cocktail buffet, the Inn can
accommodate a maximum of 130 guests. In all instances, we require a minimum guarantee
of one hundred persons.
A non-refundable, three thousand dollar deposit is required to reserve a date. If you would
like to be married on the grounds, this option is available for a nominal fee. Also for an
additional charge, you may upgrade the bar by offering imported bottled beer, cordials, a
champagne toast or additional bar hours.
Please note that house policy prohibits the service of shots to wedding guests. Also, minors,
under the age of 21, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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When reviewing our menu offerings, please note that we will gladly customize our packages
to meet your individual needs.
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DINNER BUFFET
COCKTAIL HOUR
Identical hors d’ oeuvres and time frame as with a sit-down dinner. See page 4 for specifics.
BUFFET MENU
Chicken
Choice of: Chicken Dijonnaise • Chicken Chardonnay • Chicken Piccata • Chicken Marsala • Chicken Francaise
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Owenego Menus
SIT-DOWN DINNER RECEPTION
Fish Selection
Choice of: Category A ~ Cedar-Planked Salmon • Grilled Swordfish • Chilean Sea Bass
You may elect to offer one or two entree choices. Pricing is based on entree choice.
All dinner selections are accompanied by a potato or rice selection and a seasonal vegetable.
Category B ~ Seafood Newburg • Broiled Filet of Sole • Scrod Oreganato • Broiled or Stuffed Filet of Sole
COCKTAIL HOUR
Runs approximately one hour fifteen minutes.
Choice of: Fettucini Alfredo • Pasta Primavera • Penne with Marinara Sauce • Penne a la Vodka
STATIONARY HORS D’ OEUVRES
Cheese Assortment and Crudite Table
Dried Fruit & Assorted Crostini
Pasta Station - Penne cooked to order with sauce selections. $3.00 per person
Treasure Island - Shrimp, New England Clam Chowder
or Seafood Bisque, Clams on the Half Shell, and Alaskan Crab Legs.
Market Price
PASSED HORS D’ OEUVRES
Miniature Quiche • Fried Calamari
Potato Souffle • Marinated Flank Steak on Toast Points
Gourmet Pizza • Cocktail Meatballs with Cajun Sauce • Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce
STARTER COURSE
Choice of:
Fresh Fruit Plate
Soup (Cream of Asparagus, Carrot Ginger, New England Clam Chowder,
Fresh Tomato Vegetable or Watercress Mushroom,
Penne with Marinara Sauce
As an alternative to a starter course, you may elect to substitute a pasta station or a soup station during cocktail hour at
no additional fee.
SALAD
Choice of:
Garden Salad with House Dressing
Spinach Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing
Caesar Salad
Sliced Vine Ripened Tomato and Mozzarella served with
Balsamic Dressing and Basil Chiffanade ($2.50 extra)
ENTREES
One or two selections may be offered.
If choosing from more than one category, the higher price prevails.
Category A
Grilled Salmon with Cucumber Sauce • Filet Mignon with Tarragon Sauce
Broiled Swordfish Steak with Lemon and Dill Butter • Surf & Turf • Chilean Sea Bass
Category B
Prime Rib of Beef • Baked Stuffed Shrimp
Category C
Chicken Chardonnay • Boneless Breast of Chicken with Dressing
Chicken Picatta • Chicken Marsala • Chicken Francaise
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Rice or Potato
Choice of: Rice Pilaf • Long-Grain Wild Rice • Brown or White Rice
Oven-Roasted New Potato • Boiled Red Bliss Potato • Au Gratin Potato • Garlic Mashed Potato
Pasta Offering
Vegetable Selection
Choice of: Carrots with Sugar Snap Peas • Green Beans Almondine • Sesame Green Beans
Stir-Fried Vegetables with Garlic and Ginger • Broccoli and Cauliflower Medley
Asparagus (seasonal) • Squash (seasonal)
Carving Station
Choice of: Category A ~ Filet Mignon
Category B ~ Roast Turkey • Prime Rib of Beef • Roast Loin of Pork
Assorted Handcrafted Breads
Salad Bar
Choice of: Garden Salad • Caesar Salad
Fresh Fruit Tray
COCKTAIL BUFFET
At a cocktail buffet, food service runs approximately two hours, while the bar is open for four hours. The passed hors
d’ oeuvres and stationary items are served first, while the food stations are open during the second hour. A grilled
vegetable selection may be offered in conjunction with your carving station for an additional fee of $3.00 per person.
PASSED HORS D’ OEUVRES
Baked Stuffed Clams • Miniature Quiche • Fried Calamari • Potato Souffle • Cocktail Meatballs with Red Sauce
Gourmet Pizza • Spring Rolls • Miniature Bruschetta • Lobster Puffs • Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce
STATIONARY ITEMS
Assorted Cheese and Crudite Table • Dried Fruit Tray • Assorted Crostini
Soup Station
Choice of: Carrot Ginger • Cream of Asparagus (seasonal) • Cream of Broccoli • Watercress Mushroom
New England Clam Chowder • Fresh Tomato Vegetable (seasonal)
Carving Station
Roast Turkey and Choice of:
Category A ~ Filet Mignon
Category B ~ Prime Rib of Beef • Roast Loin of Pork
Beef Bourguignon
Pasta Station prepared to order:
Cheese Tortellini or Penne with Marinara and Alfredo Sauce
Salad Station
Choice of: Garden Salad • Caesar Salad
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Seating Instructions
Room Layout
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Granite Bar
In the center of each numbered table
(____), please write the total number of
guests to be seated at that table.
Please indicate whether you would
like a round or long head bridal table
by placing a check in the appropriate
box. Indicate the number of people to
be seated at the head table. If you opt
for a round head table, you will have an
extra round table available. If round,
kindly note whether you will use table
A or B as the head table.
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For example:
Name Hunter, Gus & Emma Jones, Robert, Lucy & Tess
Smith, Ryan & Hanna
Williams, Rory & Ellie
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2.) A seating map with the number of guests to be seated at each table. State whether you would prefer a round
or long head table. We have the following tables:
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20 4
12 Tables to Accommodate 11 or 12 People (72”)
(When choosing this option, please consult Owenego for best placement.)
Tables to Accommodate 10 People (60”)
Tables to Accommodate 8 People
(51”)
Tables to Accommodate 6 to 8 People (48”)
3.) Also required is a listing of your guests by their respective tables. This list need not be in alphabetical order.
If possible, though, it should include a menu count. Please identify family tables with an asterisk.
For example:
Table #1 - 6 People: Austin, Tom & Nellie
Boyce, Craig
Nelson, Jane
Mooney, Robert & Nancy
Table #6 - 5 People: Carney, Justin & Mae
Carney, Francis & Mary
Father Jack O’Brian
3 Shrimp
3 Prime Rib
3 Shrimp 2 Prime Rib
*FAMILY TABLE
4.) At this time, we will also need to know whether or not you choose to feed the band, D.J., photographer, videographer, etc. . . We offer you the option of serving these helpers a pasta dish or a complete meal. The decision is
yours, but, if you are signing a service contract, read the contract carefully, as some workers demand a full meal. In
addition, some workers bring their own assistants, who might expect to receive a meal. As such, these people must
be included on your guest list and in the meal count. They may be seated at a table or in the cocktail lounge.
5.) The final meeting is a time to inform us of any extras you may choose to offer at your reception. For instance,
we need to know whether you elect to use table wine for a toast or a champagne toast for an additional fee. This
is also a good time to bring your toasting glasses, cake knife, guest book, card basket, cocktail napkins, matches,
favors, or any other extras you may have. A Certificate Of Insurance is required of all bands, dj’s and videographers. All of these items are optional, but, if you have them, this is the time to notify us and to inform us how you
would like them displayed. Please make a concise list of all items that you bring in house, so that we will best be
able to meet your wishes.
These tables are placed in an approximate location. We may juggle them a
bit to maximize your comfort.
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Deck and Gazebo
Walkway
Service Station
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Step
Tables numbered 1, 3, 5, 12, and 13 on
the map can accommodate a maximum
of 8 people.
Cocktail Lounge
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Please check one:
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Walkway
Step
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1.) A complete listing of guests, stating each guest’s table number and, if applicable, meal choice. Your table
numbers must correspond to the table numbers on our map. Please arrange this list in alphabetical order by
last name. This list should also indicate any matters requiring special attention, such as vegetarians or children
(under age 12, including babies and toddlers, as they occupy a place at the table, thereby affecting the seating
capacity of the table).
Long
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Dance Floor
(16’ x 35’)
Head
Table
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PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING TO YOUR FINAL MEETING
(NO LATER THAN 1 WEEK PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING!):
Band/DJ
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Railing
Upper Dining Room
*Additional tables may be set here
for sit-down dinners having over
150 guests in attendance.
Front Deck
Thank you very much! Please call John Bloomquist
at The Owenego Inn, (203) 488-3805, if you have any questions.
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❑ Don’t forget to bring the ring and the marriage license
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❑ Groom’s parents should be seated first then before
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❑ Mail thank you notes for shower gifts
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❑ Pick up all wedding attire
❑ Pack honeymoon suitcase
❑ Attend your meeting at Owenego
❑ Bring all items listed on your information packet
❑ Check with your florist to for delivery times
❑ Assign wedding day tasks to your attendants
❑ Put all fees & gratuities in labeled envelopes
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Directions
Nestled in the Indian Neck section of Branford, CT,
the Owenego is easy to access from Interstate 95:
Take Exit 54 (Cedar Street Exit).
If coming from New Haven,
turn right at end of ramp.
If coming from New London,
turn left at ramp’s end.
Follow Cedar Street to Main Street. Turn
left onto Main Street. Follow Main Street
to traffic light at end of town green. At
light, take right onto Route 146. Follow
146 for approximately three miles, until
you see Lenny’s Indian Head Restaurant
on your right-hand side. Just beyond
Lenny’s turn right onto Linden Avenue.
In approximately 1/4 mile, on the lefthand side, you will find the stone-pillared
entrance to the Owenego Inn.
(203) 488-3805
40 Linden Avenue • Branford, CT 06405
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