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Price range: $135 - $175
Ceremony
$950 starting price
Ceremony
$950 starting price

About

On WeddingWire since 2013

Amarante’s Sea Cliff is a family-owned and operated wedding and event venue on the waterfront in picturesque New Haven, Connecticut. When you get married at Sea Cliff, you are guaranteed a private, intimate celebration with a private building and deck facing the beautiful waterfront. You and your guests will be blown away by the exquisite dining service and staff of international chefs who work to cater to your tastes and dietary needs. The friendly service, beautiful facility and scenic location make Amarante’s Sea Cliff an ideal setting for your wedding day.

Facilities and Capacity
The Inn at Amarante’s Sea Cliff is a newly-renovated building situated on Connecticut’s water's edge and can accommodate up to 150 guests. The vintage Grand Ballroom offers breathtaking views, a spacious open deck, a large dance floor and can accommodate up to 280 guests.

Services Offered
Amarante’s Sea Cliff offers a variety of services to accommodate your needs. Services offered include:

  • Event planning
  • Cake
  • Lighting/sound
  • In-house catering
  • Servers
  • Cake cutting
  • Cleanup

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

No

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?

$950

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

$950

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 minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Boat/Yacht
Historic Building
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

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 Amarante's Sea Cliff

4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
83 Reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Amarante\'s Sea Cliff received glowing reviews from multiple couples who had their weddings there. The venue was praised for its picturesque waterfront setting, delicious food, attentive staff, and personalized service. Guests mentioned the beautiful grounds, spacious ballroom, and helpfulness of the wedding director. The overall experience was described as exceptional, stress-free, and memorable, making it a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a stunning and well-run wedding venue by the water.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Amarante\'s Sea Cliff received glowing reviews from multiple couples who had their weddings there. The venue was praised for its picturesque waterfront setting, delicious food, attentive staff, and personalized service. Guests mentioned the beautiful grounds, spacious ballroom, and helpfulness of the wedding director. The overall experience was described as exceptional, stress-free, and memorable, making it a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a stunning and well-run wedding venue by the water.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 83 reviews
Google
4.6/5 471 reviews
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Linda D. Sent on 07/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amarante’s Sea Cliff

Amarante’s Sea Cliff was a wonderful experience. All aspects leading up to the wedding, and the day itself were handled with the utmost care and professionalism. The food was delicious at the cocktail hour and the dinner. The service was spot on. Communication throughout the wedding process was always easy and questions were answered in a timely fashion by one person who knew all the details of our daughter’s special day. I highly recommend this hidden gem which has 70 years of experience hosting one of the most special days in one’s life, your wedding day.
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Gina L. Sent on 06/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So thankful!

My husband and I could not be more grateful to Dominic and the team at Amarante’s for making our day so special! From the food, to the service, to the spectacular grounds, we truly enjoyed every minute of our wedding. Amarante’s has been in the community for such a long time and their attention to detail and excellent customer service really showcases that. Such an incredible venue!!!!
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Rachel L. Sent on 06/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience all the way around!

Let me prefix this by saying my bride and I have a combined 20 years of experience in the wedding industry - with that said our wedding was PERFECT.
Jose, Dominic and Ivan were absolutely incredible, there wasn’t a single thing we needed to ask for from them they were always exactly where they needed to be and had everything setup perfectly beyond our expectations.

The ceremony site was gorgeous, we had a very large (20+) wedding party and Jose did an excellent job pacing our walk in to ceremony and keeping everyone in line.

Cocktail hour was gorgeous on the deck, all of the food was great and the covered tent in the deck made it a comfortable area for our guests to hangout and avoid the heat.
The bartenders also deserve a shoutout. 155 guests and a vast majority of them on the younger side, we were worried about there being lines at the bar. They handled it well an crushed the lines effortlessly.

There isn’t a single complaint I could have, take this from someone who’s been in the industry for a number of years. This is the venue, don’t look further, don’t question it. Reach out and book it you will not be dissapointed. Let your expectations of this venue be as high as they can because Jose will exceed them no matter what.

Thank you so much to Amarante Sea Cliff!

Alex and Rachel 6/8/2024
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
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With that beautiful waterfront view and spacious gazebo, Amarante's is an ideal venue for the couple looking for a romantic outdoor setting. Family owned and operated, Amarante's loves weddings and it shows!

Musically Yours Musically Yours Wedding DJs

A great venue with a beautiful view of the water!

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Amarante's Sea Cliff frequently asked questions

Amarante's Sea Cliff 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
Amarante's Sea Cliff includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The space offered by Amarante's Sea Cliff for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Historic Building
  • Waterfront
Amarante's Sea Cliff offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Amarante's Sea Cliff offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Amarante's Sea Cliff offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Amarante's Sea Cliff offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Amarante's Sea Cliff is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.

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