Gelston house wedding package

Gelston House Wedding Package January 2015- December 2015 8 Main Street, PO Box 291 East Haddam, CT 06423 PH. 860-873-1411 Fax 860-873-9300

2014 DINNER MENU For those who like their dining experience steeped in tradition, we might be the place.

The spectacular setting will overwhelm you. The Gelston House looks as buffed and pampered as a big old riverboat steaming up the Connecticut River. Enter a portal of history as you enter the door of this building. Records indicate that as early as 1736 there was a tavern on the site. Shipbuilding, military enlistment, rum running and other activities have all been centered in the variety of establishments on this site. Buildings and their uses came and went until 1853 when the basic structure that exists today was built.

This companion building to the Goodspeed Opera House now houses a 125-seat restaurant, 6 guest rooms, and function halls that provide a perfect setting for celebratory receptions or business group meetings. The Gelston House has a perfect location; the setting on the scenic Connecticut River next to the Goodspeed Opera House Pricing is based on the time of your event as well the day of your wedding. A 20% gratuity, plus sales tax (6.35%) will be added to your final price. Deposits are also required to secure all dates. There is a minimum of 80 people for evening weddings January 1-March 31 Friday Evening

5:30 pm to 11:30 pm

$80.00 per person

Saturday Afternoon

11:00 am to 4:30 pm

$80.00 per person

Saturday Evening

5:30 pm to 11:00 pm

$90.00 per person

Sunday Afternoon

11:00 am to 4:30 pm

$70.00 per person

Sunday Evening

5:00 pm to 10:30 pm

$80.00 per person

April and December Friday Evening

5:30 pm to 11:30 pm

$95.00 per person

Saturday Afternoon

11:00 am to 4:30 pm

$85.00 per person

Saturday Evening

5:30 pm to 11:00 pm

$100.00 per person

Sunday Afternoon

11:00 am to 4:30 pm

$75.00 per person

Sunday Evening

5:00 pm to 10:30 pm

$90.00 per person

May 1-Novmeber 30 Friday Evening

5:30 pm to 11:30 pm

$115.00 per person

Saturday Afternoon

11:00 am to 4:30 pm

$90.00 per person

Saturday Evening

5:30 pm to 11:00 pm

$125.00 per person

Sunday Afternoon

11:00 am to 4:30 pm

$90.00 per person

Sunday Evening

5:00 pm to 10:30 pm

$100.00 per person

OPEN BAR: Open bar runs for five hours and includes well brands and top shelf liquor. House wine is served with dinner and a champagne toast for all.

COCKTAIL HOUR: Depending on the weather, cocktail hour can be served outside on the patio. A section of the patio is designated for the wedding guests to enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres by the Connecticut River.

KID FRIENDLY: Not only are the adult guests important but also the little ones. Our staff loves children and will find ways to accommodate. We have a children’s menu. You can either pre-order or the kids can order the day of your special event. We offer chicken tenders, grilled cheese, hamburgers, and pasta either plain or with tomato sauce. We also have high chairs and booster seats as well.

DINNER MENU: Your reception will have four courses in addition to the hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour. We accommodate guests who have allergies or have special food requests.

We serve freshly baked bread or rolls with butter during your meal. Below are the options we have for you to select from

HORS D’OEUVRES: Choose five Smoked Salmon Scallops wrapped in bacon Grilled Zucchini with fresh mozzarella Chicken Quesadillas Assorted Cheese and Crackers Coconut Encrusted Shrimp Melon Wrapped Prosciutto Sweet Potato Shrimp Shrimp Cocktail Fried Calamari Veggie Shooters

Stuffed Mushrooms Sesame Chicken Bruschetta Vegetable Spring Rolls Vegetable Tray with dip Crab Cakes Antipasto Kebabs Baby Lamb Chops Spanakopita Swedish Meatballs Chicken/Beef on Skewers

FIRST COURSE: Choose one Soup Fresh Fruit Family Style Appetizer

SOUPS: Choose one if selected for the first course: French Onion Seafood Chowder Gazpacho Soup Minestrone Potato Leek Cream of Broccoli Cream of Tomato

FAMILY STYLE APPETIZERS: Choose one if selected for the first course: Fried Calamari Sweet Potato Shrimp Mozzarella Balls Spring Rolls Eggplant Fries Mussels

SECOND COURSE: Choose one for the second course Mixed Baby Greens in our specialty house vinaigrette Gelston Salad asparagus, artichoke, baby arugula greens and hazelnut vinaigrette Roasted Beet Salad seasonal beets, toasted almonds and goat cheese over endive salad in our house balsamic vinaigrette Traditional Caesar Salad with Caesar dressing

THIRD COURSE: Select pasta and a sauce: Pasta Sauce Penne Pasta Vodka Sauce Rigatoni Pasta Alfredo Bowtie Pasta Marinara Linguini Bolognese Spaghetti Butter

ENTREES: Choose from two to four dishes

Seafood Seared Salmon: fresh atlantic filet of salmon with risotto and seasonal vegetables Chilean Sea Bass: in a lobster tarragon cream sauce with risotto and seasonal vegetables Stuffed Filet of Sole: sole stuffed with seafood accompanied with risotto and vegetables in a butter caper sauce Baked Stuffed Shrimp: shrimp stuffed with seafood, accompanied with risotto and vegetables Mahi-Mahi: over risotto and vegetables

Meat Prime Rib: tender sliced prime rib of beef served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables with au jus Filet Mignon: tender filet mignon served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables in a bordelaise sauce Roasted Pork: pork tenderloin served with mashed potatoes and vegetables in a cider sage and apricot glaze Surf & Turf: filet mignon medallions served with lobster tail Rack of Lamb: served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Chicken Chicken Marsala: boneless breast of chicken served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables in a marsala sauce

NY Strip: certified black angus steak served over mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Lemon Chicken: boneless breast of chicken served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables in a lemon butter sauce

Pasta Lobster & Shrimp Scampi: sautéed lobster and shrimp in a light scampi sauce with linguini pasta

Chicken Parmesan: breaded chicken breast with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese over spaghetti Stuffed Chicken: breast of chicken stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, peppers and cheese Chicken Dijon: boneless breast of chicken served with a dijon mustard cream sauce

Primavera Pasta: penne pasta topped with mozzarella, eggplants and sundried tomatoes in a light tomato sauce Ravioli: ravioli stuffed with cheese, mushroom or spinach in a light tomato sauce Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto: bell peppers, red onion, asparagus, zucchini, summer squash, portabella mushrooms

HORS D’OEUVRE DISPLAYS: In addition to butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, we do offer displays. Stations would be set up with the type of display chosen. The displays are priced $5.00 per person, per hour: Cold Hors d’oeuvres: Harvest Table: a colorful display of crisp raw vegetables with dip Cheese & Crackers: an assortment of imported and domestic cheeses as well as assorted crackers Fruit Table: seasonal fruits Cold Cuts: platter with meats such as pepperoni, salami, roast beef, pastrami, and more depending on the season or if you have a preference

DESSERT: If you are looking for a beautiful wedding we suggest Creative Cake by Donna.

After the cake is cut we finish the cutting and plating of the cake. We serve with a scoop of ice cream. Coffee and tea is offered during dessert. We can also do a dessert station where we can put out different types of desserts. Either you can supply the sweets or we can. Just have a chat with the coordinator and you can figure out exactly what we can do to make your wedding even sweeter.

Creative Cakes by Donna P.O. Box 247 1565 Saybrook Road Haddam, CT 06438 860-345-8847 www.cakesbydonna.com

RECOMMENDATIONS: Having a wedding is more then just picking the venue. We know that there are so many options to pick from. If you need any recommendations on entertainment, centerpieces or anything else, do not hesitate to ask your coordinator for a list of references. All of the people who are on this list have helped couples in achieving their dream wedding.

INN:

The Gelston House also offers four rooms that may be rented for guests overnight.

Rates often change, so if you believe you may need rooms, ask the coordinator to book the amount of rooms you may need to lock in the rate at the day of your booking. If you have any other questions feel free to ask the event coordinator

Final Notes DETAILS: We can help you with making your wedding the wedding of your dreams. If your wedding has a color scheme we can find linen that matches. We can also put on chair covers and bows on each chair. Please talk to the coordinator if you are interested in these options. Pricing can be discussed then.

BRIDAL SUITE: As the bride, let yourself be pampered in the privacy of our bridal suite. You and your bridesmaids will prepare for your big day in comfort and luxury. Have your hair and makeup stylist take care of all your beauty needs at The Gelston House EXCLUSIVITY: We know that your wedding day is the one of the most memorable days in your life, and we intend on making it all about you. We never have more than one wedding during the time period of your wedding.

TASTING: Once you’ve booked your wedding, we would love it if you came in for a tasting of our food so that we can help you in picking which menu options you’d like. The day you book your wedding, the wedding coordinator will put in a reservation just so that we can order the food we may not have.

WEDDING ASSISTANT: The wedding will come up before you even know it. Here at the Gelston House you will have your very own wedding assistant. Your wedding assistant (also the coordinator) will assist you with all the questions and concerns you may have and be there for you every step of the day. The wedding assistant will make sure all the last minute details are all set and make sure your dream wedding is a great success