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Reception
$7,500 starting price
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
Bar service
$41 per person
Reception
$6,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
Bar service
$41 per person
These prices are available for the months of May through October. These prices are available for the months of November through April.

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About

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John Joseph Inn is an elegant wedding venue in Groton, New York. The country estate sits on 110 acres, and is perfect for creating a magical and romantic feel for any wedding. The orchards and landscaping provide a gorgeous backdrop for photos and videos, and will make guests feel both luxurious and comfortable. John Joseph Inn also provides delicious catering from their on-site restaurant, with a seasonal menu, and eight suites for the couple and their loved ones to stay in.

Facilities and Capacity
The venue is a unique and memorable facility for couples to enjoy, with an enchanting mansion and exquisite, manicured grounds. John Joseph Inn covers 110 acres, and provides a variety of spaces for weddings, both indoors and out. The facility can hold a maximum capacity of 300 guests, is wheelchair accessible, and parking and shuttles are provided. The Inn itself has seven rooms to choose from for overnight stay, and comes with a breathtaking view of forests, lawns, animals, and orchards. A bridal suite is also available.

Services Offered
John Joseph Inn offers mix of the contemporary and traditional, and allows for couples to feel completely at ease on their wedding day. Couples can host wedding ceremonies, receptions, and elopements, as well as engagement parties, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinners here. The Inn offers all-inclusive packages, with expert event planning and coordination services. They take care of set up and clean up of everything, including their inventory of alters/arches, chairs, tables, furniture, drapery, lighting, and linens. They also offer tents and tent accessories for outdoor events. Their complete wedding services include:

  • Event rentals
  • Lighting and sound
  • Decor
  • In-house catering
  • In-house bar
  • Wireless internet
  • Pet friendly
  • Liability insurance

Cuisine
The staff at John Joseph Inn prides itself in providing incredible seasonal dishes for every event. Owner and chef John Hamilton is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, and is happy to provide a menu with ingredients grown on-site or produced by local farmers. Dietary preferences can be accomodated, so no guest will miss out on their delicious meal. The meals can be plated or buffet style, and hors d’ouerves can be offered during the cocktail reception. Couples are welcome to taste the menu ahead of time to ensure it is exactly what they imagined for their big day. Bartenders are available to serve a selection of house or specialty beer, wine, and liquor at an open, limited or cash bar, as well as a champagne toast and specialty drink if desired. The Inn also provides all barware, glassware, china, and flatware.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$41

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Garden
Inn/B&B
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of John Joseph Inn

4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
60 Reviews
92% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.1 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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The John Joseph Inn is highly recommended by multiple reviewers as a wedding venue. The venue itself is described as absolutely gorgeous with well-maintained gardens and a stunning reception tent. The staff, including John, is praised for their professionalism and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. The food is highly praised for being delicious and generous in portion sizes. Reviewers appreciate the value for money and the inclusive packages offered by the venue. Overall, the John Joseph Inn is described as a beautiful, elegant, and perfect place to get married.

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The John Joseph Inn is highly recommended by multiple reviewers as a wedding venue. The venue itself is described as absolutely gorgeous with well-maintained gardens and a stunning reception tent. The staff, including John, is praised for their professionalism and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. The food is highly praised for being delicious and generous in portion sizes. Reviewers appreciate the value for money and the inclusive packages offered by the venue. Overall, the John Joseph Inn is described as a beautiful, elegant, and perfect place to get married.

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Morgan W. Sent on 07/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding ever

We had our wedding at John Joseph Inn on June 11 and we had the most magical day ever. The grounds of the property extremely beautiful and it's very convenient to stay at the inn and have the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all at the same place! Our guests raved about the food and the cake was delicious. We opted to do fireworks during the reception and we had multiple guests tell us this was the best wedding they had been to and that they were impressed with how well executed the entire thing was because John and his team are so good at what they do. John is a pro and his passion, knowledge, and skills were very much appreciated!

My advice to anyone looking to book this venue: do it and trust John! He knows what he is doing and he gave us so many suggestions that made the entire day way better that we would have never thought of ourselves.

Thank you to everyone at the John Joseph Inn for helping us have the most epic wedding weekend! -Morgan and Dave Michienzi
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Matt B. Sent on 01/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Experience at the John Joseph Inn

In only a few words -- the John Joseph Inn is an incredible venue and was the perfect spot for our wedding, and we would recommend to anyone!
The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, and John is continually making additions and improvements year after year it seems. We were able to use the property for the entire wedding weekend, from:
- having the entire wedding party staying onsite
- the Rehearsal Dinner in the restaurant
- Welcome Drinks on the porch and in the atrium of the Inn
- Getting Ready onsite (girls in the Inn, guys in the Cook's Cottage)
- Ceremony in the garden, Cocktail Hour in the orchard, Reception in the Tent
- Afterparty in the Inn
This not only made logistics easy for us, but meant we were able to explore and use every lovely inch of the property!  Also cannot overstate how much we loved that we got to stay on site - it removed so much of the potential hassle for us on our wedding day! The well-maintained gardens and tent were just a stunning location for our day. The ceremony site is a dreamy garden escape, and the reception tent has several wonderful touches not common of other tented venues we toured, including stunning chandeliers, a stone floor, and farmhouse tables.
John himself was a pleasure to work with in the year leading up to the event, and his relaxed and calm demeanor was a valuable asset to counter our own wedding stresses. He is a consummate pro at this, having done it for decades now and especially with Lauren's help for the day-of coordination everything went off without a hitch! In addition, the whole way he runs his business was such a breath of fresh air compared to other venues we had toured that gave off more of a "wedding factory" vibe. With John, there were no concerns about hidden fees or upcharges or that we were just another name in his ledgers, and on top of that the value at the JJI is better than any other venue we toured. For example -- many things were simply included as part of the package whereas they would've been upcharges at many other venues (champagne toasts, wine service at tables, passed cocktails at happy hour, etc.)
Finally, I'd be doing a disservice if I didn't mention the food. From the rehearsal dinner BBQ, to the cocktail hour bites, to the main courses -- everything was so so good and we got many compliments from the guests on how delicious everything was. On top of that, any concerns we had about guests going hungry were completely wrong as the portions were incredibly generous. 
Overall - an absolutely incredible venue that truly made our whole experience!
J
Jack S. Sent on 08/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding venue we could have asked for

Getting married at the John Joseph Inn was incredible from start to finish. John is extremely organized, personable, and an extremely talented chef which made our wedding day absolutely perfect. He made sure we were taken care of and put so much personal care into making sure our wedding vision came to life. The food throughout was the best wedding food we’ve ever had! We are still having guests reach out to us telling us how delicious it was. John’s staff at the Inn was attentive and helpful throughout the weekend. The rooms were beautiful, luxurious, and comfortable. Our families and friends absolutely loved staying on the grounds for the weekend. We couldn’t recommend the John Joseph Inn enough. We are so happy to have chosen this venue and would do it again in a heartbeat. You won’t find a more elegant, beautiful, perfect place to get married.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Real Weddings

Amanda & Stephen
24 photos · 09/03/2016
Chris & Brittany
25 photos · 08/09/2015

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Gerritsen Photography Gerritsen Photography Wedding Photographers

I love to photograph at the John Joseph Inn. It is a unique and beautiful venue with amazing gardens and orchard. John and his staff have incredible food, and every wedding that I have photographed there has been picture perfect!

Miel Beauty Miel Beauty Wedding Hair & Makeup

Stunning location for your wedding! John and Elizabeth will take care of every detail of your day with a personal touch.

Exceptional Receptions Exceptional Receptions Wedding DJs

What a beautiful setting for a wedding and reception! The beautiful surroundings are only surpassed by the exquisite quality of the food. In my capacity as a wedding entertainer I have the opportunity to work in many venues week after week. The John Joseph Inn meets a standard of excellence matched by few. Hold no reservations about your decision to host an event there; you will not be disappointed!

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John Joseph Inn frequently asked questions

John Joseph Inn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
John Joseph Inn includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at John Joseph Inn includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by John Joseph Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Inn/B&B
  • Mansion
John Joseph Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
John Joseph Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
John Joseph Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
John Joseph Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
John Joseph Inn is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.1 in average response time.

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