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Generations Inn is a beatiful natural lakeside setting with a large outdoor wedding tent venue with tented dance floor. The side walls of the wedding tent can be removed in warmer weather to allow big views and a fantastic outdoor wedding. Located on the Mississippi Lake in Carleton Place, it is spread across 6 acres of land, providing you a tranquil and beautiful waterfront wedding experience. The waterfront lawn is a favorite spot for couples to say their vows to one each other.

Facilities and Capacity

The Lakeside Wedding Tent is 100 feet long and 40 feet wide, and can accomodate 120 people for a seated meal. All Dining tables, chairs, table cloths and tablewear is included with the venue. Outdoor washroom facilities are adjacent to the tent. Parking for all guests is free of charge. Located next to the property are several cabins which are for rent (in 2022-). These Cabins are the perfect on the property rentals for your guests, family or the bride and groom. These rustic old cabins have been upgraded and renovated to make your stay here fantastic in every way. These properties are listed on Air b and b. Rental units are available on a first come basis.

Services Offered

At Generations Inn, we can help you plan your wedding, including food, beverages and venue. Guests are welcomed and incouraged to customize your tent for your big day if you wish. By adding your own twist and own special personnel decorations to your venue. Dining options such as buffets, cocktail receptions, hors d’oeuvres, plated service, stations, and others are available. In addition to tasty main dishes, menus include mouthwatering appetizers and midnight snacks.

If you'd like a custom menu. No problem. We are here to facilitate you on your big day. If you'd prefer to bring in your own caterer, that's ok too. Generations will make your wedding day great!

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

One location for ceremony, one for reception.

Describe your venue:

Farm
Historic
Inn/B&B
Park/zoo
Restaurant

Describe the style of your venue:

Coastal
Country
Rustic
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Covered outdoor
Uncovered outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Catering / bar
Event planning
Event rentals
Liability insurance
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Limited bar
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Outside alcohol
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Dance floor
Furniture
Lighting
Chairs
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair access

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

No

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

$4,500

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

$2,000

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?

$1,000

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

$800

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Parking

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$89

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$89

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$16

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$18

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

Cake cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$28

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

Limited bar
Open bar
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Bartenders
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Reviews for Generations Inn

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4.4 out of 5 rating
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    4.7 out of 5 rating
Rebekah
Rebekah N. Sent on 05/09/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Beautiful setting, wonderful service

Our wedding at Generations was amazing. A few hiccups close to the wedding (a massive storm hit them pretty hard a few weeks before) but they were very quick and flexible to ensure that everything was ready for our big day. The setting at Generations is second to none. Our pictures turned out just perfect with the lake as our backdrop. Let's not forget about the food. We went for a non-traditional route for our dinner (Jerk chicken meal) and they delivered. Everyone was raving about the food. So happy that we chose Generations for our big day. It was perfect.
Catherine
Catherine M. Sent on 15/08/2022
2 out of 5 rating

Had a wedding recetion here in 2022

The venue needs works , dead trees, septic is leaking and it stinks, it could be beautiful again if the owner fixed it up
I get covid was hard money wise but leaking septic is not acceptable
The food was the only redeeming part

Carina
Sent on 13/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

I can't recommend this venue enough!

We were married at the Generations Inn on August 10, 2019 (and have also been there for lunch and dinner multiple times).

Let me start this off by saying... we're snobs from Toronto who work in the film industry, so we have an incredibly high level of attention to detail. I know that seems silly to say, but I feel it's important knowing that to fully understand the level of care and service you receive in booking the Generations Inn. We have high standards, and really wanted to make sure that our wedding was as perfect and beautiful as possible.

My husband is Italian, so as you can imagine, the food was probably the most important part to us, and Generations did not disappoint. Everyone was stuffed to the gills (even the Italians!) and they could not stop raving about how delicious the food was and how great the portion sizes were. The Prime Rib was MASSIVE and perfectly cooked, the chicken was tender (not the usual wedding rubber chicken) and the vegans in attendance were over the moon in receiving delicious dishes that weren't the usual run of the mill options.

The grounds of the Generations Inn are beautiful and picturesque, making it a lovely backdrop for photos. Sunset pictures on the lake are something out of a fairytale, and even the family formals which are often somewhat boring turned out incredible. This was another thing our guests couldn't stop raving about and many said that despite the 4 hour drive, they're hoping to rent the on-site cabins for family vacations next summer.

Rex and the Front of House team worked incredibly hard to make sure everything was set up just how we wanted it, and let me just say, that was no shortage of work considering we brought several car-loads of decor with us. The timing in which the courses were brought out was perfect. We were also very happy with how customizable the food options were given that there were several traditional Italian elements that we wanted to include. Everything went spectacularly.

Just as a side note, we had an outdoor wedding on the lake, the cocktail hour was located in the porch and our reception was in their new wedding tent. This turned out perfectly and everything flowed well. I loved the fact that we were able to have multiple sceneries and that provided even more backdrop potential for our photos. We loved that there was a stage big enough to accomodate our 6-piece band, and our guests definitely made use of the dance floor in the dance pavilion. It is was also helpful that everything was accessable for our elderly guests.

The team at the Generations Inn was amazing, and we could not be happier with how our day turned out. We can't wait to go back for dinner again. We definitely have new beautiful memories there that we look forward to reliving with every visit.
Tyler
Tyler K. Sent on 27/08/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Great experience

Where to start? The venue exceeded our needs in every way. Everyone agreed that the food was fantastic. Every detail went exactly to plan and right on time. Rex was very attentive leading up to the wedding and incredibly hands on and helpful right up to the end. The staff were all wonderfully friendly and sweet. We are 100% happy with our experience and would highly recommend Generations Inn to our friends and family.
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Laura W. Sent on 12/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Generations in Wedding Day September 21st, 2019

We had our wedding at Generations Inn on September 21st 2019. It was beyond a magical place to celebrate our special day. Not only is it a beautiful setting being on Mississippi Lake but you truly can make it your own day. We dealt with Rex the wedding venue manager and he was so helpful and flexible to let us create the vision we imagined for our wedding.
This venue is so picturesque it felt like a fairytale!
The venue has places for people to stay with trailers and a few cabins for people to rent and stay the night. This made it such a fun night for everyone!
If you envision having an outdoor wedding then this is a perfect place to celebrate your special day!
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Wendy M. Sent on 03/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding weekend May 2019

We had an awesome weekend wedding in May 2019 at The Generations Inn! They worked with us on every detail and made it all "work" - despite weather challenges including a full power outage in the town! Our guests felt welcomed and cared for at every step of the way and the attention to detail was appreciate! Many of them were there for the entire weekend so not only the Inn but other cottages on or near were part of the adventure!
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717 Lake Park Road K7C 3P2 Carleton Place (Ontario)
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