Celebrate love
Nestled in a scenic nook of Branford, The Owenego has welcomed guests to Connecticut’s spectacular shoreline since 1847. Often referred to as a “hidden gem,” the inn is steeped in history, while offering the amenities of today. Beautifully situated on a grassy knoll that overlooks expansive views of Long Island Sound, The Owenego is a uniquely beautiful location in which to say, “I Do!” to a lifetime of tomorrows.
At The Owenego, you will enjoy incomparable water views, outstanding cuisine, and impeccable service. Family-owned and operated, our wedding couples and guests are welcomed as an extension of the family. Menu packages are presented as a springboard for ideas, but we thrive on working with you to create highly customized menus that reflect your personal tastes. In terms of décor, we keep our palette neutral to best showcase your individual style, and to allow the exterior seascape to mingle with the interior design. Our staff pays meticulous attention to the details, so that you can delight in each other, your guests, and the specialness of the day.
Many couples choose to exchange their vows on the lawn, with our enchanting waterfront garden and Long Island Sound providing a magical backdrop. After the ceremony, many of our bridal parties kick off their heels and slide on their sparkly flipflops for beach photos and dancing. While we can be as formal and fancy as you would like, we specialize in casually elegant, beachfront weddings.
Join the tradition… Celebrate your love at The Owenego.
Weddings at The O
WEDDING VENUE RENTAL INCLUDES:
- 9-Hour Rental of Main Dining Room, Upper Dining Room, Granite Bar, Front and Side Decks.
- The 9-hour rental period allows five hours for your reception with additional time before and after in which to set up and break down. This 9-hour time frame allows for 2 1⁄2 hours for your caterers to set up prior to your reception and 1 1⁄2 hour for vendors to clean-up after yourcelebration.
- Couple will select one of The O’s preferred caterers. In the most rare circumstance, an outside caterer may be considered, but must be pre-approved by The O and an additional fee of $800 will be incurred. We strongly recommend that you book through our preferred caterers.
- Guests should not arrive until half an hour prior to the scheduled start of your celebration.
- Preferred caterers will have use of The Owenego kitchen.
- A representative from The O will be onsite on your special day to serve as a building manager and to assist vendors and tend to the inn. Thisrepresentative is not an event coordinator.
- Interior banquet space accommodates up to 200 guests for a plated dinner and up to 150 guests for a buffet or cocktail reception.
- For indoor celebrations, The O offers an assortment of round and rectangular tables, several buffet tables, and 200 silver, Chiavari chairs.
- Wedding couple will have use of The O’s Wedding Nook throughout the rental period. The couple will have access to the Nook 2-hoursprior to the scheduled start time of celebration.
- Overnight guest rooms may be rented directly through The O.
- Deliveries must be coordinated to arrive during the 2 1⁄2 hour set-up period on the day of your wedding and removed by the close of agreedupon rental period.
- Spectacular water views and quintessential New England charm.abigail scott photography abigail scott photographyHow Many Guests Can The O Accommodate?
The O can accommodate two hundred guests for a sit-down dinner. For a dinner buffet, seating is limited to 150 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 on Saturday, and a minimum of 75 guests on a Friday evening or a Sunday.
How Do I Reserve a Date?
A non-refundable deposit in the amount of $4,000 is required in order to reserve a date.