Featured Venues
The Inn at Longshore partners with EMG as their recommended entertainment provider, offering consistent quality and memorable events.
Featured Venues
The Inn at Longshore partners with EMG as their recommended entertainment provider, offering consistent quality and memorable events.
The Inn at Longshore
A venue’s recommendation reflects the trust they place in EMG’s professionalism, value, and exceptional service. The Inn at Longshore named us as their recommended entertainment partner, which highlights a shared commitment to quality and confidence in the experience we bring to every event.
What Entertainment Works Best at The Inn at Longshore?
At The Inn at Longshore in Westport, Connecticut, the waterfront cocktail hour in nice weather is one of the venue’s signature moments, and it’s tailor made for live strings or a jazz ensemble down by the water. The reception space has a cove that opens naturally into the room, making it a strong setting for a band or hybrid setup. Elegant Music Group has performed at The Inn at Longshore, and the conversation about what fits your day is always free.
Summary
- Recommended format: band or hybrid for the reception, with the cove in the reception space being a natural home for a live setup
- Ceremony music: strings work beautifully in the outdoor waterfront ceremony setting
- Cocktail hour: jazz ensemble or string trio down on the water when the weather cooperates
- Setting: the only waterfront event space in Westport, CT, on the Long Island Sound
- EMG has personally performed at The Inn at Longshore
Why We Love The Inn at Longshore
The Inn at Longshore sits right on the Long Island Sound in Westport, Connecticut, and the waterfront cocktail hour in good weather is genuinely hard to beat. A jazz ensemble or string trio playing down by the water while guests take in the views sets a tone that no indoor cocktail space can replicate. The reception space has a cove that gives the room natural definition, and it is a great spot to anchor a band or hybrid setup, giving the live entertainment its own home in the room.
What Entertainment Works Best at The Inn at Longshore
A band or hybrid setup is our recommendation for the reception, where the cove acts as a natural performance area and keeps the live element visually connected to the dance floor. The waterfront setting rewards live music throughout the day, from strings at the ceremony to a jazz ensemble or trio during cocktail hour, especially when the weather allows guests to gather outside by the water.
Ceremony Music at The Inn at Longshore
A string trio or string quartet is a beautiful match for the outdoor waterfront ceremony setting on the Long Island Sound. A violin and cello duo also works well for a more intimate ceremony moment.
Cocktail Hour Music at The Inn at Longshore
When weather allows, taking the cocktail hour outside to the waterfront is the move, and a jazz ensemble or string trio playing down by the water makes it a moment guests genuinely remember. An acoustic duo also works well for couples who want something a little more relaxed while guests enjoy the views.
Reception Entertainment Options
DJ: Works well in the reception space and pairs naturally with the cove layout.
Hybrid: A strong fit, with a saxophone or percussionist anchored in the cove alongside the DJ to bring live energy to the room.
Band: Our top recommendation for the reception space, with the cove giving the band a natural home and keeping the energy close to the dance floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a band or DJ better at The Inn at Longshore?
Both work well, though we tend to recommend a band or hybrid given the cove layout in the reception space and the way the venue rewards live entertainment throughout the day.
What makes cocktail hour at The Inn at Longshore special?
When the weather cooperates, cocktail hour takes place down on the waterfront overlooking the Long Island Sound. A jazz ensemble or string trio playing in that setting is something guests talk about long after the wedding.
Where does cocktail hour take place at The Inn at Longshore?
Cocktail hour is typically held outdoors on the waterfront patio when weather allows, giving guests sweeping views of the Long Island Sound.
Do I need separate ceremony musicians at The Inn at Longshore?
A string trio or quartet is a popular choice for the outdoor ceremony, especially with the Long Island Sound as a backdrop.
What is the most popular entertainment package for Inn at Longshore weddings?
Many couples pair a string trio for the ceremony, a jazz ensemble for the waterfront cocktail hour, and a band or hybrid setup anchored in the cove for the reception.
Plan Your Inn at Longshore Wedding
Every couple’s vision is different. Tell us about your wedding at The Inn at Longshore and we’ll help you figure out what makes sense.
Related Planning Resources
"When we first were selecting vendors, we knew we wanted to go with EMG since they had worked with our venue a number of times (and it's a very unique space). We wanted a hybrid option, and we're so glad we chose them. We literally spent the entire night on the dance floor - to the point where I, the bride, was eating my wedding cake on the dance floor because I didn't want to sit down. They kept the party going. Everyone ages 8 to 80 was up and moving. "
"What truly impressed us was their ability to read the crowd and create the perfect balance of moments: fun and high-energy when it was time to party, and heartfelt and intimate when it mattered most. They worked closely with us ahead of time to understand our style, and then brought it to life in a way that exceeded every expectation. The Vibo app is everything! The ability to review/change/interact with your team before hand is a game changer!"
260 Compo Rd S
260 Compo Road South
A venue’s recommendation reflects the trust they place in EMG’s professionalism, value, and exceptional service. The Inn at Longshore named us as their recommended entertainment partner, which highlights a shared commitment to quality and confidence in the experience we bring to every event., CT 06880
(203) 226-3316
https://innatlongshore.com/
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