Showing posts with label weddings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weddings. Show all posts

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Willow Pond Weddings

Looking for a relaxing, beautiful place to get married?
Here's what Willow Pond has to offer, along with our suggestions for the best vendors in the area.


Willow Pond Photography

Willow Pond can accommodate most of your wedding event needs. When you book at Willow Pond you have the option to rent the inn for the entire weekend. Check-in, have your rehearsal or catered rehearsal dinner, spend the night...wake up to a lovely gourmet breakfast, take the rest of the morning to get ready. Have your event set up done and your photos done at a leisurely pace. Enjoy your wedding and the night of your event, if you don't plan on leaving right away, you can just go right up to your room, take a long soak in the whirlpool tub and have a relaxing, romantic evening. Wake up to another beautiful morning at Willow Pond, have breakfast served in your room and depart on your honeymoon!

Package options include:

  • Rental of Inn guest rooms
  • Bridal Party Ready Room
  • All day rental of Inn grounds the day of your event
  • Use of the Garden Room or Inn Guest area during your event.
  • Two hours for your rehearsal.
  • Catered Rehearsal Dinner
  • Delicious complimentary breakfast for up to six guests.
  • In room breakfast for wedding couple.
  • In room flowers
  • Elopement packages available
  • Up to 150 chairs
  • Six- eight foot tables, Four -60 inch rounds, one-six foot table, one- four foot table, cake table and gift table
  • Wedding Arch

Willow Pond Bed & Breakfast outdoor events feature:


Willow Pond Grounds

° Picturesque country setting
° One acre area for set-up
° Seating for up to 150 guests
° Patio deck area with flowerbeds
° Concrete patio area perfect for dining set-up, DJ or dancefloor
° Views of pastures, willow tree and pond
° Mature trees for summer shade
° Guest bath
° On-site parking


Garden Room

° Intimate seating for up to 30 guests
° Sunny room with large windows
° Sound system
°Fireplace
° Dimmable lights

° Live plants
° Guest bath
° Onsite parking

The Garden Room also features:

° French doors on both sides of room
° Plantation fans


Marc Foster Officiating at Willow Pond
So which local vendors do you hire to make your event perfect? Willow Pond recommends the following vendors, * indicates our preferred vendor:
Catering:
*DMT Catering
Kathleen's Kosher Catering
Omar's Catering
Cowboy and the Rose
Bartender:
Crossroads Wine and Spirits (Crossroads is the only bartender we permit.)

Tent/Party Rental:
*Elite Events
Rosewood Party Rental

DJ:
Merlin

Photographer:
*Willow Pond Photo
Chad Mahlum Lifestyles Photography
John Redding Photography
Officiate:
Marc Foster Weddings
Limo:
A Touch With Class Limo
Flowers:
*Johnson's House of Flowers
Country Elegance Florists
Doves:
Betty's Doves
Music:
Heavenly Harp Sounds
Jeffrey Pine

Willow Pond Special Event Policies:

You are always welcome to bring the licensed caterer, party rental service, DJ, florist and photographer of
your choice.
*All food brought on the premises for all events must
be catered or prepared in a commercial kitchen. Due to B&B licensing rules, caterers and inn guests may not use the inn's kitchen.
*Only beer, Champagne & wine are
allowed and must be served by a licensed bartender.
* At this time we welcome bartending service from Crossroad's Wine & Spirits.

*All events must end by 10 pm.

Willow Pond Bed & Breakfast is a completely non-smoking establishment. There is no-smoking allowed anywhere on our property and out of courtesy to our neighbors, we ask that you not smoke in front of the inn or neighboring properties.

*For all events:

Events booked on Holidays, Holiday Weekends or Special Event Weekends are non-refundable. All Inn policies apply. See policies page for details.

Willow Pond Photography


Friday, January 02, 2009

January News from the Pond

Happy New Year!




Here's the News from the Pond: Cooking Classes, Houseconcerts,
Valentine's Day, specials and tours of the inn!!

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Got family coming to town?

Let them stay at your house and you come stay at Willow Pond!

Or treat them to a stay or a gift certificate !!



Click here: Check Availability



View our current specials:




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Valentine's Day is just around the corner,
this year, President's Day weekend is the same weekend as Valentine's,
so book now before we're all full!



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2009 Cooking classes start January 8th!!! Register now!




Presented by Chef Diana Tarasiewicz of DMT Catering...




MEALS ON A BUDGET.
January 8

Cook a meal one day such as Herbed oven roasted chicken or maple brined pork loin, and learn how to use the leftovers in creative budget conscious ways. You will leave with lots of recipes and great ideas to stretch your food budget.


ONE-POT COMFORT MEALS -
January 15


"A simmering hot pot warms the senses, eases the mind and reassures the spirit that weather is only skin deep. Let Diana help you prepare meals that will make you glow from the inside, from slow-cooked soups to wonderful stews. These hardy dishes are guaranteed to soothe."Jambalaya - 4 cheese Macaroni and Cheese from the Tribeca grill , red-cooked pork


COOKING WITH GAME BIRDS.
January 13

Your husband keeps hunting.... And you still have birds from last year.... What do you do with all that duck, pheasant and quail - come find out and taste some terrific recipes. From quick pan-fried pheasant breast with an elegant plum sauce to marinated grilled quail with lots of duck in between!


A CHICKEN IN EVERY POT -
January 22


This class will feature a few of those hearty, warming and comforting soups. Mexican Tortilla Soup - Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Soup - Italian Chicken Soup with Escarole and White Beans - Moroccan Spiced Chicken and Vegetables.


SOLO SUPPERS SIMPLE DELICIOUS MEALS TO COOK FOR YOURSELF
JAN 27


Most recipes serve four to six people, leaving the solo cook in a predicament. We will have fun with recipes like Spicy Tortilla and Lime Soup and Tuscan Style Rib-Eye Steak with Rosemary and Garlic, to dressed-up salads and seasonal fruit gratins, each dish is designed to serve one in style. You will come away with essential tips and techniques that offer valuable advice on smart shopping for one and stocking the pantry.


PASTA ON THE SIDE -
January 29


Move over rice and potatoes! Small pastas like orzo, Israeli couscous and fregola make a delicious change of pace. We will have fun with dishes such as: orzo with lemon, garlic and herbs; Israeli couscous with saffron, toasted pine nuts and currants, and many others.

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Music Notes:


House Concert


Tuesday, January 20, 2009:

7PM




Ernesto Tamayo

Click here for more information

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Weddings at Willow Pond



We are currently booking for the2009-2010 wedding season...


For best selection of dates, book early!
Call the inn for a tour and consultation... 970-243-4958


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That's the news for now!