Avanti Mansion

This is the BEST place for a wedding!!! Everyone we worked with was so helpful, kind and caring. They really made us feel so special. We couldn't have wished for anything more. The place is so beautiful! My photographer said it best, "This place was built for weddings!." The service throughout the wedding was unbelieveable. They truly thought of every detail!! The food was AMAZING! All of our friends and family are still talking about what a fantastic wedding it was. Words cannot even express how grateful we are to the Avanti Mansion for making all of our wedding dreams come true!!!!!!

I cannot express how happy I was with Avanti Mansion! My wedding was absolutely beautuful, Cheryl and Kelly are awesome planners, and ALL of my guests raved about the food. I had the best wedding I could have dreamed of, and it was all because of Avanti. Do yourself a favor- don't even consider any other venues. This one is IT.

We had an amazing wedding at The Avanti Mansion on 9/30/11! Food, service, everthing was fantastic!

The Avanti Mansion was amazing! All of our guests were so impressed with the food and service!

The staff at Avanti Mansion helped us throw a beautiful reception-style party for our parents 50th wedding anniversary. It was a stunning party! The food was delicious and far from the typical banquet facility fare. It was elegant and the service impeccable. We could'nt be happier.

We had our Ceremony and Reception at the Avanti Mansion. We couldn't be happier. The location, food and staff were amazing. The office staff of Kelly and Angie were outstanding. They were always there when we had questions. The staff was always right there when you needed something and never hesitated to get it. Our guests told us that the food was plentiful and beyond their expectations! Thank You Avanti for giving us a wonderful wedding. A couple friends of ours have already booked their wedding for next year with you! Thats how impressed they were.

Avanti Mansion stands above their competitors, hands down. I have been in the wedding industry for over 10 years and they are top notch! They are not your typical "cookie cutter" wedding. They are far more than that. Your wedding is customized, but you do not pay customized prices. Our guests are still calling us and our parents saying that our wedding was the best wedding they have ever been to. That was the biggest compliment we have ever had! Their food was top notch and everyone raved about it! Everything was served hot and in under 15 minutes! Make the right decision and book your wedding with Avanti Mansion today!!!!

Avanti Mansion is the perfect place for a fairytale wedding!!
The food was amazing! Everything was right there for you, Ceremony, Reception, and Photography was all right there!! And they did our cake too!! which was AMAZING!!! The girls there were so attentive, caring and would really do anything to make your dream day come true! Anything my husband and i needed they were there finding a way to do it.. even if it might not look possible. We couldntve found a better place and been so grateful for All their hospitality! i could not suggest a better place than the Avanti Mansion!!!

We were married August 13, 2011 at The Avanti Amore. We can not thank Cheryl who was our wedding planner & the whole staff for a perfect day! We were married outside in the garden-which was set up beautifully. The service was the best anywhere-very attentive! The food was amazing everyone was so pleased. We are extremely happy & honored to have been able to host our wedding at The Avanti Mansion with the most impeccable staff--specially Cheryl! We would recommend Avanti to any & everyone! Tim & Kristin Howard

I only have wonderful things to say about the Avanti Mansion. Everyone at the mansion went above and beyond to make my wedding day a truly special day. It was more than I could ever dream of! The staff was very professional, patient and accommodating. The whole day went according to plan, and the staff made sure everything ran smoothly and on time. The food was delicious and we received numerous compliments about how great it was. The fine attention to detail really showed. The mansion provided a bridal attendant (Barb) who was there to help with anything my husband and I needed. She was wonderful!!! It was great to know we didn't have to worry about anything the entire day. I would reccommend this venue to everyone getting married. It is a beautiful facility and the decor (both inside and outside) is breathtaking! It is evident that the staff at the Avanti Mansion has a passion for what they do. They truly made our day perfect!
Elizabeth and Shane Sweeney

My husband and I were just married there June 2011, and it was absolutly beautiful!!! The planning was smooth, the staff was wonderful and I really trusted them with everything from start to finish! The wedding was a blast!!! Food was amazing!! Laurie was outstanding!!! I have no complaints!!! I did not experience any of the things other people have stated. Most of all my now mother in law is very hard to please and she was just that VERY PLEASED!!!

Our wedding was at the Avanti Mansion and we are so thankful we decided on their venue. Their staff made our day adsolutely wonderful. Every detail was perfect and our guests have all said its one of the best weddings they have ever been to. We recommond Avanti to everyone we can, they made it over the top. Our wedding will be a day that we will never forget!

Our wedding at the Avanti Mansion was perfect! I had worked in the wedding/banquet industry for about a decade before starting to plan our wedding and I’ve become pretty fussy. We looked at many facilities in the area and we came to the Avanti and booked their new facility based on blueprints and the building turned out beautiful! Laurie was the only person who I felt comfortable with handling our wedding reception in comparison to the other places we looked at. Laurie and her staff were so nice and so accommodating—they even let customize our menu to allow us to add in our own personal touches. On our wedding day, we decided to do our professional photos right on the Avanti’s grounds and they turned out gorgeous. The staff followed all of my setup instructions (which was quite lengthy) to a “T” and were very attentive to us the entire evening, anything we asked for, we got. It was so nice. We also love that our guests are still talking about how our wedding was the best wedding they have ever been too—the food was incredible, the facilities were beautiful and having our guests raving was our goal, but Avanti made it effortless. Our only regret is that we didn’t eat more!

The Avanti Mansion did an amazing job with my Wedding. The food, music (DJ Kenny), EVERYTHING was just perfect! Cheryl, my DOC, was wonderful and made sure everything went smoothly; from the Champagne Greeting to the S'Mores, it was the most perfect day of my life. I would highly recommend the Avanti Mansion to fellow Brides. Thank You!! Greg and Jessica

We held our wedding and reception in the Amore Ballroom/garden last month. Overall, we were very satisfied with the end result. The garden was gorgeous and the ballroom was set up perfectly...exactly as we had wanted everything. During the planning process, everyone at Avanti was extremely patient with us, as we changed our minds a lot. They were very helpful and gave us good advice during the entire planning process. We mainly worked with Cheryl and Angie. Both were pretty quick with getting back to us when we e-mailed or called the Mansion. As our wedding date approached, they e-mailed us check lists to remind us of things we needed to take care of. On the actual wedding day, we could not have asked for things to go any better. The bridal suite was convenient and a great place for the bridesmaids to take pictures before the ceremony. The entire day ran so smoothly. It was perfect. If anything did go wrong, it was taken care of before we even knew it. We used Avanti's officiant (Pastor Dave) and DJ Kenny. Both were awesome to work with. We have received TONS of compliments on our reception music. Our guests also raved about the hors d'oeuvres.

--Elizabeth Petryk

We just got married on August 20, 2011 at the Avanti Mansion in the new building. we choose to have cocktail hour in the library and our reception in the Amore Ballroom, two absolutely beautiful rooms! We had booked this venue before its completion, so I was a nervous wreck waiting to see the finished product and was MORE than happy with the outcome. while this was extra, it was 100% worth it. I had read a few negative reviews of the Avanti Mansion (which made me a little nervous) however we had NONE of those issues...it was a dream come true from start to finish! The bridal suite was huge and the decor both inside and out was breathtaking. The staircases alone sold me! An absolutely grand entrance (and beautiful pictures)!
The food was incredible and service was wonderful! We received many compliments from our guests on the venue and the food! Everyone at a table got served at once (so no one had to wait which was great)! We had an on site bridal consultant (Barb) throughout the whole wedding that helped out with everything from when we arrived to packing up and leaving. From bringing us appetizers in the bridal suite to drinks throughout the night (because we were so busy) she was wonderful. The staff was fabulous to work with especially cheryl, who we worked with us to plan the entire day! My only regret is that it went by soo fast!
Anyone in search of a venue for their wedding, I would highly recommend looking into the Avanti Mansion!

Communication is key!! If you are a good communicator your time planning your wedding will be smooth and a memory to truly remember!

With everything said and done the wedding day could not have been better. People rave about the reception and the food still months later (live grill with steak and chicken). We had about 225 guests and Laurie was able to book an extra tent (that was perfect fit and looked like it belonged) without hesitation so we could fit our live band/dance area/coctail area that we wanted. Wedding photos can be done all on site and will be perfect. Reception was best party we have had in a long long time (thank you Mo Porter Band). Bartenders were hard working and always smiling. Highly suggest booking the extra bar in mansion(well worth minimal fee). Ceremony was perfect. Every inch of the huge property was immaculate the day of. People walked around whole time to view.
Realisticly- weddings cost money so do not expect venue to be a "bargain". Without personalizing anything, it would still result in a perfect day for any couple. Adding personalizing touches will cost money, but avanti staff will do it for you. You will have to go through avanti for most add-ons outside of flowers/small decorations. There may be some restrictions on some ideas, but understand that they host weddings ever day of the weekend. These limitations may frustrate you temporarily. Yet, these frustrations will be over once you arrive your wedding day, everything is perfect and you wouldnt change a thing.

You know the wedding saying that there is always something that goes wrong on you wedding day, but no one will ever know except you? Well, it is not true. Not a thing went wrong the whole night.
The staff has a true passion for weddings and we came out believing that is was NOT just about a money making business. It was about producing a beautiful wedding. Thank you Laurie and rest of staff !

We got married at the Avanti Mansion on July 30th, 2011. We had our ceremony outside behind the Amore Ballroom, our cocktail hour took place in the library, and our reception was in the Amore Ballroom. I cannot even begin to describe how amazing and perfect our day was! The Avanti Mansion staff was outstanding! Absolutely nothing went wrong. From the moment the girls arrived at 4:00pm we were treated like royalty. The bridal suite host, Barb, was incredible!! She took care of me all night long and was as sweet as could be. The ceremony was outstanding. All of our guests raved about the appetizers served during cocktail hour. We had the deluxe sit-down dinner option and it was incredible. The food was delicious the servers were professional, quick, and extremely friendly. The ballroom looked perfect! The staff set it up exactly like I asked them to. I really cannot put into words how amazing and perfect our wedding was. I would highly recommend the Avanti Mansion to everyone I know -- especially the Amore ballroom.

We worked exclusively with Cheryl and she is absolutely amazing! She is friendly, professional, and will go out of her way to make all your dreams come true. We had two planning meetings with her, they were each one hour long. We had a planning meeting about six months out and then again about two months out. Cheryl was excellent at answering phone calls and emails throughout the wedding planning. We paid to have Cheryl with us all night long and it was money that was very well spent! She worked hard all night to make sure everything went perfectly! I highly recommend Cheryl!!!!

The Avanti Mansion is certainly not the cheapest place in Buffalo to get married, but they are up front about all the pricing and if you want a gorgeous and perfect wedding then I think it is money well spent! Our guests were seriously impressed and so were we. I honestly couldn't have pictured our wedding day going any better.

THANK YOU AVANTI MANSION STAFF, ESPECIALLY CHERYL & BARB!

-Jonathan & Amanda Hoffman-

Lori and the everyone at the mansion were amazing. My wife and I trusted them with alot, and they did not fail us.

I had my reception and ceremony at the Avanti mansion Amore ballroom and I could not have been more pleased. I took full advantage of their services which included invitations and even my floristry. Everything turned out better than I could have imagined.FOOD WAS DELICIOUS and we chose a cheaper menu. Every one of the staff was kind and helpful-- I did have some communication problems along the way--all of which were rectified upon mention. If you want a stress free dream wedding run by people who strive to be like your family--this is the place for you all of my guests are still raving about this venue!!

My husband and I were married at the Avanti Mansion Garden area in early August. To start out, I just want to say that our wedding was perfect. Everything went exactly as planned and I could not have been happier with the food, the music, the decor, the service and the venue in general.

On to specifics: the food at the Avanti Mansion is amazing. We did the food tasting in early February so were able to try many different options and everything is great; cooked perfectly, delicious flavors and very creative menus. I ended up going with a sit down double plated entrée with the filet and crab stuffed shrimp. So delicious. Our guests raved about. As a special addition we had blue cheese butter placed on each table for people to put on their steak if desired. I thought it tasted so good and added something a bit unique (to Buffalo!) for my mostly out-of-towner wedding.

Speaking of being out of town, on to the planning: My husband and I live just outside of NYC and therefore had to plan the whole wedding long distance. Having a one-stop shop for venue, rentals, food, DJ and décor was a godsend. It made our lives so much easier and the Avanti staff was always willing to answer questions that I had and help us plan something that fit into our budget. I worked a lot with Laurie and she was very much on the same page as me the whole time. The entire staff does this for a living and knows what it takes to throw a great wedding and please your guests. Trust them!

For the ceremony we got married in the Japanese Garden which was beautiful and everything I imagined it would be. Because I got the DJ through Avanti he played our wedding music on speakers right next to the garden so it was well heard by everyone. He also mic’ed the priest so everyone could hear the ceremony. On a side note, the DJ is VERY affordable and well worth it. We had Kenny and he was awesome! The Avanti staff do a great job of making sure everything runs smoothly and on-time which is a feat in itself given the chaos that is a wedding (especially one with 19 in the wedding party!).

The thing I was most pleased with was the décor. We were very much on a budget so I did a lot of online bargain shopping and DIYing and then had to hand it off to the staff with a quick explain of the concept I was going for and hope for the best. This can be a bit nerve racking, especially for a self-confessed control freak as I am. I really don’t think I could have been any happier with the job they did making my dream wedding a reality. Everything was set out and set up just as I’d hoped and the whole tent looked gorgeous. They even recommended an awesome gun-metal color for the linens which was exactly what I was looking for.

This is a long review but it’s hard to write something quick about the best day of your life! To sum up, the Avanti Mansion outdoor area is an absolutely gorgeous setting for a wedding. The tent and the Japanese garden are something you see in celebrity weddings but can actually be afforded here! The staff are experts in their line of work and do a tremendous job of executing your dream day. I would be remiss if I didn’t also mention the service at the wedding which is top notch. The food is to die for. I had them make my cake and that was amazing also. DJ is great. All in all, they really did make our wedding a day that not only we won’t forget but many of our guests are still talking about months later!

The Avanti Mansion is by far the most luxurious of any venue in this area. We wanted something better than the rest. A place that stood out and made a statement. We found it the second we walked in the Amore Ballroom. It is modern, stylish and glamorous. This place had everything we wanted in a venue, from the Library- which we used for our cocktail hour, two beautifully decorated suites and a grand ballroom for the main event. Even the bar was impressive, it's huge. We opted to have the Avanti handle our wedding planning as well. Another great perk, it's not just a venue, it's a full service wedding and event planning business. We wanted to enjoy our engagement and not get caught up in the stress of planning. Avanti made that possible. They had great ideas and helped us create exactly what we wanted. In the end it was the most memorable, exciting and enjoyable day of our lives. We ended our wedding with no regrets or complaints. It was simply the best day ever thanks to Avanti and their staff.

We had our wedding at the Avanti Mansion, Amore Ballroom in May. It was beautiful. Laurie & Cheryl and the rest of the staff were very helpful and really made my vision come to life. The room was beautiful and my guests had a great time. Everyone said it was an amazing place to have a wedding. I would highly reccomend it. I only wish we could have a party there once a year :-)

Cheryl was a fantastic help in planning our special day! Our reception was beautiful and the service was fantastic! The staff at Avanti was very helpful and answered any and all questions I had. Several of our guests said that our wedding was the best wedding they had ever been to and it is all thanks to the Avanti Mansion!

Weddings are high stress venues - for the wedding party, and those directing the event. Challenges are inevitable, but running a tight ship is key to producing an event that will long be remembered. As the Mother of the Bride, I couldn't have been more pleased with the venue, the food, and all the talent that helped make my daughter's dream a reality.

My Husband (LOVE TO SAY THAT) and I just had our wedding at the Avanti Mansion and LOVED it. Our guests and family haven't stopped talking about it. Cheryl who was our wedding planner was WONDERFUL. We did not have any problems getting a hold of her as others have complained, but again - we didn't need any hand holding. The food was wonderful, the service was very good, and the new Amore Ballroom is beautiful. Yes, I could have gotten a cheaper place, but frankly I didn't want to remember my wedding day as being cheap. I thought the tasting event was really good as well and got to really get a sense of what my day was going to be like.

The whole thing was a great experience. Keep up the good work Cheryl and crew!

When attempting to find an outdoor venue for our reception nothing came close to our expectations. Living in Buffalo it's hard to find a beautiful place. Until we came across the Avanti Mansion. I saw an add for them on a local website and decided it was worth the drive out there to see it. We went to the location in January while it was covered in snow and left with signed contracts. Laurie was great to deal with and the location was absolutely breathtaking. Make sure to ask any and all questions that you have because sometimes the contract can be a little confusing. The process of planning our wedding with Laurie and the other staff members was a little overwhelming at times, but being the bride you want your wedding day to be perfect and that is exactly what it was. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this venue to my friends because even though it was a tad stressful during the process, My wedding day was so perfect and that's really what mattered most to me. Laurie and the staff make sure that on your wedding day you are the most important person on the property. Her staff made me feel so special on my wedding day and it seriously was perfect. They work extremely hard on making your wedding vision a reality. It was a great experience and I am so happy that we chose the Avanti mansion!

To be married at the Avanti Mansion was always my dream as a little girl and it finally came true! We had our ceremony in the new Amore Ballroom which was absolutely gorgeous! The decor was stunning and the service was remarkable. The beautiful outside patio and bar was a huge hit for my guests. We also had our wedding photos taken outside on the well manicured grounds which turned out perfect! Everyone enjoyed themselves and I received so many compliments on how delicious the dinner was. We all had a wonderful time, something I will never forget, it just went by way too fast!

I am overall pleased with how everything turned out for our wedding day on 10/29/2011. AT first, there were some glitches in responses....no return calls (weeks to respond) after we gave them a deposit of course. I believe a response should be made within 48 business hours..if busy still respond that at least. But with persistance we all became on the same page. I had the all inclusive of the use of the library and the Amore ballroom. JUST BEAUTIFUL!!! I felt like a princess the entire day!! I am one lucky lady!!! Food, atmosphere magnificant!!! Thank You the entire staff at Avanti Mansion!!

We just had our wedding their in december in the new building. Its absolutly gorgeous inside, makes for a very elegant event. I loved the private bridal suite!! Staff was very professional. Food was great , portions were big. Everyone complimented on how great everything was. Everything was perfect!