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Weddings, Family Gatherings                         and Special Celebrations

Amidst an ambiance of Italian Renaissance architecture, classical sculptures and Stickley furnishing, guest from around the world enjoy wedding receptions, family reunions and special celebrations .Geneva On The Lake provides the gourmet cuisine, personal service, friendly hospitality and coordination needed to make such occasions a joy for you as the host, and a pleasure for all of your guests.

Indoor Year-Round the facilities may accommodate about 30 to 50 people depending on your particular needs and the room reserved.

Outdoors In-Summer the South Lawn Tent Pavilion accommodates up to 160 people from May 15th to September 15th.

THE FURNISHED TERRACE with Colonnade Pavilion overlooking the formal gardens, pool and Seneca Lake offers an elegant setting to begin your celebration.

BENEATH THE TALL PINES in the South Lawn adjacent to the formal gardens, this shady spot provides a sweeping view of Seneca Lake, the villa and formal gardens.

THE SOUTH LAWN TENT PAVILION ~ Wedding Receptions, Dinners, Anniversaries & Reunions and parties of as many as 160 are held in this beautiful outdoor location. Beautiful flowers, the magnificent lake view, gardens, fountain and towering shade trees create an elegant setting for these special occasions. A festive white 3-peak party tent is your shelter from the elements. It is placed on a paved surface with an inlayed decorative pattern in brick. Transparent side walls are available as needed. Candlelight, as well as floor lamps and plants create a romantic mood for your late afternoon, early evening celebration. Stand-by heating is provided should the day call for such. Ceiling and floor fans are used to provide air circulation in warm weather.

THE LANCELLOTTI DINING ROOM ~ There is seating for 30 to 50 in this elegant setting . The Lancellotti Dining Room offers the European grandeur of the original main room of the villa. This room is in the center of the villa with French doors overlooking the formal gardens and Seneca Lake. The hand-stenciled coffered ceiling, plus the marble columns and an elaborately carved mantelpiece create a magnificent backdrop for the delicious cuisine, music and candlelight. This room may be reserved from 2-5pm for a reception or special dinner.

THE LEONARDO DA VINCI SUITE ~ The hand carved wood-burning marble fireplace and coffered ceiling makes this room ideal for serving dinner for 13 to 30 guests or a wedding ceremony of no more than 50.

THE PARLOR ~ Offers an elegant living room setting with a picture window view of the gardens and Seneca Lake. The Parlor can comfortably seat 15 for dinner or accommodate 25 for a cocktail reception. The plush sofas, wing-back chairs, chandelier, marble columns and arched cathedral ceiling lend a romantic old-world air to an intimate room that was once the south portcochere of the mansion.

THE LIBRARY ~ This handsome room was the Nester Family's Library and was retained as such by the Capuchin monks. The Library features black walnut bookshelves and paneling, a coffered ceiling, terrazzo floor and a marble wood-burning fireplace. This room is ideal for private dinners of 7-12 guests or a cocktail reception for 15.

THE SEMI-CIRCLE AT THE BLUFF ~ is a semi-circular walk lined on one side with pedestals naturally suited for flower arrangements and on the other side by the lawn for guests seating and space for a 65' white aisle runner. A breath-taking view of Seneca Lake is the back-drop for your marriage vows.

THE SHRINE ~ A rather secluded setting on the bluff overlooking Seneca Lake. The shrine itself is a crucifix scene with life sized statues, a pieta on the right side and an angel on the left. These beautiful statues were placed on the grounds by the Capuchin Fathers during the time when Geneva On The Lake was a monastery. The shrine has been carefully preserved. A paved walk serves as a natural aisle for the bride's entrance.

THE CENTER OF THE FORMAL GARDENS ~ The center of the exquisite Italianate formal gardens, formed by privet, is available for small wedding ceremonies of up to 20 guests.

Note: The landscaped grounds offer many beautiful backgrounds for pictures before or during the celebration.

Geneva On The Lake offers a choice of 29 unique air-conditioned suites and studios. The suite or studio you choose will be unique and beautifully furnished with Stickley. Each suite and studio offers a living room, dining area, full bath or bath and a half, and a ready kitchen. Suites have one or two bedrooms. Studios have a queen size bed, which may be folded down from the wall at anytime - and by housekeeping at turndown. From most suites you can enjoy the sun rising over Seneca Lake and setting in the west, however, some views are obstructed by trees. Some suites have a fireplace, furnished patio, or romantic balcony.

For Wedding Celebrations we require that you reserve a suitable number of suites to accommodate the bridal party for the event. This will allow them a place to prepare and gather prior to the ceremony and reception.

Reserving a Block of Suites for Your Guests. Often a bride & groom or family wishes to send a "save the date" announcement to allow guests ample time to reserve the date and accommodations for the planned occasion. With a non-refundable group block deposit, which can later be applied to your master bill, Geneva On The Lake will hold a block of suites until four months prior to your event date.

Wedding or Anniversary Cake ~ Geneva On The Lake is happy to provide a wedding or anniversary cake or groom's cake for your celebration. We request that you provide a picture of the cake you would like and that all your decisions regarding flavors and fillings be made in order that we may quote a price. There will be a serving charge of $4.75 per guest should you wish to bring you own cake.

Music Arrangements ~ Beautiful music by gifted performers have made weddings and special occasions at Geneva On The Lake especially festive. Because of the serene nature of Geneva On The Lake and in consideration of other guests, music must be live and acoustical (no DJ's permitted) and may be played until 9:30pm. The contract for music played at the resort must be between Geneva On The Lake and the musicians. Upon request we can provide suggestions on musicians. Our small upright piano may be rented.

Aisle Runner ~ A 65' white fabric runner can be provided.

Flowers ~ Geneva On The Lake is happy to provide the centerpieces for your dining tables and can provide an estimated price after discussing the floral arrangements and flowers requested. Geneva On The Lake provides the floor plants and trees inside the tent at no charge.

Table Linens ~ White or Maize colored linens are included in the price of your event. Many other colors, styles and fabrics can be ordered for your event and would be at an additional charge.

Tables ~ Geneva On The Lake uses 4', 5' and 6' round tables which will seat very comfortably 6, 8 and 10 guests respectively. A final seating chart is required 7 days before the event along with the pre-order and final guest count.

Chairs ~ We use white wooden padded folding chairs. Chavarie style chairs in gold or white are available to rent. Chair Cover rental can be arranged.

A Dance Floor (15' x 15') can be rented for your event in the tent.

A Speaker System can be provided for your toasts, speeches and other public address needs.

Limousine contacts are available upon request. Other forms of transportation may be available such as Horse and Carriage or Vintage Car.

Marriage Ceremony Rehearsal at Geneva On The Lake ~ a rehearsal for the marriage ceremony takes place in the late afternoon on the day prior to the wedding. It is helpful to have the Bridal Party, Readers and any other participants in the ceremony present.

Hors d'oeuvres: $5 per guest:
     Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
     Stuffed Mushrooms
     Tomato, Basil & Fresh Mozzarella Crostini
     Minted Swedish Meatballs
     Smoked Salmon Canape
     Assorted Cheeses with Fresh Fruit
     Vegetable Crudite Station
     Vegetarian Spring Rolls

Other Selections:
     Duck Spring Rolls with Apricot Chutney $7
     Chicken Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce $6
     Crab Cakes with Caper Sauce $9
     Shrimp Cocktail $7
     (2) 6-oz Timbale of Smoked Trout With Tomato Confit $150
     Beluga Caviar $150 per ounce
     Osetra Caviar $ 90 per ounce

Cocktail Hour Premium Pour: 1st hour $12 per guest, 2nd and subsequent hours $7 per guest.

Wine Tasting Station with Cocktail Hour: add $3 per guest to above prices.

Specialty Drink Served Butler Style: Apple Martini, Apricot Sour or Champagne add $4 per guest in conjunction with other cocktail service.

Refreshing Punches with Cocktail Reception: Punch for Children $35 per gallon; Champagne Punch is $65 per gallon, Non-Alcoholic Harvard Punch $50 per gallon.

Wine and Cheese Tasting for One-Hour with 5 Finger Lakes Wines: $15 per guest (with imported beer add $4.00 per guest)

Alcohol Free Reception: $8.00 per hour per guest

Glass of Wine Served with Dinner: $7.00 per guest offering Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Riesling as the white and Lamoreaux Landing Merlot as the red.

A Champagne Toast: $7.00 per guest using Glenora Wine Cellar's Blanc de Blanc.

Geneva On The Lake's Wine List offers carefully chosen wines from the Finger Lakes and around the world that you may select for your special occasion. The cost is based upon the number of bottles corked and served to the guests.

Cordial Table offered after dinner. Price per drink varies with selection. A tab is kept of the number of drinks served.

The bar may be open for up to 3 hours during your celebration and would be closed for an hour during dinner service (as wine would usually be served with meal). A bar on cash terms is not available

Filet Mignon Chasseur - Mesquite Grilled Filet of Beef Tenderloin with a Sauce of Shitake Mushrooms, Finger Lakes Cabernet Sauvignon, Shallots, Brandy & Tomato Concasse (add $15 per guest selecting this item)

Poached Wild Salmon with Orange Thyme Buerre Blanc

Rack of Lamb Dijonnaise - Brushed with a Rustic Burgundy Dijon Mustard & Chevre Goat Cheese. Roasted to your desire and finished with a Rosemary Demi-Glace

Vegetarian Napoleon - Polenta Layered with Marinated Artichokes, Olives, Grilled Zucchini and Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Served with a Fresh Vegetable Salsa

Pasta du Jour Chef's Pasta Creation using Fresh Herbs from our Garden

All Entrées are accompanied with Hericot Vert and Rosemary Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes or Asparagus and Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Specialty Tables are versatile offerings in that they can be chosen to accompany the hors d'oeuvres before dinner, as an appetizer or dessert offering with a sit-down dinner or could be the main course. (3 Stations must be selected in order to be the Main Course at dinner.)

(Based Upon 100 or more guests in the South Lawn Tent Pavilion available from May 15th to September 15th)