The 10 Best Wedding Locations in Connecticut!
Dream weddings are just around the corner with countryside escapes, exclusive mansions, hipster factories, and vineyards dotted across Connecticut. Couples, family members, and guests will be wowed with dream-like features, such as arriving by steam train or horse drawn carriage, with options that you might have thought were only available in the movies. Check out Connecticut’s most romantic wedding locations.
Winvian Farm, Morris, CT
Winvian Farm is an ultra-luxurious accommodation and events venue in the beautiful Morris. Perfect for weddings, couples can opt to book the entire 113-acre estate for a private wedding party for a single day or entire weekend. With Winvian Farm’s on-site wedding planner, chef, and organic vegetable gardens, your wedding will be an event of a lifetime.
Wrights Mill Farm, Canterbury, CT
For a romantic, countryside wedding, Wrights Mill Farm is an excellent venue that is equally beautiful throughout all four seasons. Depending on which wedding package you select, a horse drawn carriage will carry the couple to the ceremony and also can be made available for tours after the ceremony. Wrights Mill Farm will certainly make you feel like royalty on your wedding day.
Saltwater Farm Vineyard, Stonington, CT
Surrounded by grape vines and the World War II era, former private airport makes for an utterly romantic wedding in a stunningly scenic location. Voted one of the U.S.’s most romantic wedding venues, you know your event will run smoothly and you’ll have gorgeous photos to boot. To learn more about holding your wedding at Saltwater Farm Vineyard, contact their friendly team.
Eolia Mansion at Harkness State Park, Waterford, CT
A wedding held at Eolia Mansion provides sweeping views across the perfectly landscaped grounds of Harkness State Park out to the Long Island Sound. Following the ceremony, wedding guests can mingle among trimmed hedgerows or walk to the boardwalk that leads to the beach. With a wedding at Eolia Mansion, you’ll have exclusive use of the mansion’s first floor as well as well as private use of the terrace and tent.
The Lace Factory, Deep River, CT
The Lace Factory is a beautiful former factory building that has been turned into a hip, stunning wedding venue. Adorn the inside with twinkling lights, and you could even consider saying your vows outside on the patio. The Lace Factory exclusively works with Cloud Nine Catering, which is one of the best catering companies in Connecticut. Even more memorable, you can opt to have your wedding guests arrive via an Essex steam train!
The Pavilion on Crystal Lake, Middletown, CT
Hosted by the premier Connecticut Wedding Group, the Pavilion on Crystal Lake is a rustic wedding location with a warm wooden interior and stunning views. You and your guests get to dine on farm to table food, with flavorful menus created for each season. They also boast numerous planning resources online to help you organize your big day.
Palace Theater, Waterbury, CT
You’ll hear all of your guests gasp upon entrance to this breathtaking venue. This sparkling theater venue decked out in 1920s dazzle allows you to get up on stage to dine. You can also expect stunning wedding photographs from the architecturally beautiful space, taken anywhere from the private boxes, marble staircases, stage, or velvet theater seats.
Lord Thompson Manor, Thompson, CT
Lord Thompson Manor has your special day all planned for you: from your rehearsal dinner to reception, after party, and even accommodations. The private grounds and beautiful manor at this stunning wedding venue are perfect for hosting a whole wedding weekend. Working with the chefs at Lord Thompson Manor is also a breeze, as they are happy to customize the weekend’s menu.
The Hangar at Candlelight Farms Inn, New Milford, CT
Candlelight Farms Inn offers five wedding packages, with their most exclusive being held at the stunning The Hangar venue, which is a propeller plane airport located next to a private pond. As the wooden building is partially open, this venue is best for weddings held in warmer months, and the setting is gorgeous for views of sunsets over Connecticut’s rolling, forested hills. Lit by twinkling fairy lights, the farmhouse tables can be decorated according to your color scheme, making it a romantic venue for evening weddings.
The Pavilion at Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic, CT
The Rocky Neck Pavilion is a beautiful stone building in which the second floor is available for wedding receptions. Looking out through the large windows, you and your guests will enjoy views to Rocky Neck State Park, the beach, and the Long Island Sound. If you choose, you can have your reception on the neighboring beach, surrounding lawn, or terrace.
