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15 CT Wedding Venues That We Love

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When it comes to planning your wedding day, the venue is literally the backdrop for all the special moments you’ll collect as brand-new newlyweds. You want to choose a spot that infuses all the things you love as a couple! Lucky for us, CT has some of the most incredible wedding venues in the country. From preppy to rustic, modern to waterfront, CT wedding venues have it all. So today, we want to share just a handful of our favorite venues that suit all sorts of couples!


Yacht Club CT Wedding Venues

For the couple that spends their weekends on the water, there’s no better venue than a yacht club that has you in your element! Maybe we can even plan a boat entrance!?

Guilford Yacht Club

Mystic, CT | New London County | Capacity: 150 Guests

Mystic, CT, is one of the most beloved destinations in New England for so many reasons. It’s beautiful and there are so many attractions and tasty restaurants to explore, which makes it perfect for a New England destination wedding! Guests will have plenty of things to do all weekend long, with ample hotel options despite the fact it’s a charming seaside town. If you want a yacht club wedding in the area, Mystic Yachting Center is the place to celebrate. This two-floor venue offers pristine wood accents that really celebrate the local yachting culture!

Mystic Yachting Center

Mystic, CT | New London County | Capacity: 150 Guests

Mystic, CT, is one of the most beloved destinations in New England for so many reasons. It’s beautiful and there are so many attractions and tasty restaurants to explore, which makes it perfect for a New England destination wedding! Guests will have plenty of things to do all weekend long, with ample hotel options despite the fact it’s a charming seaside town. If you want a yacht club wedding in the area, Mystic Yachting Center is the place to celebrate. This two-floor venue offers pristine wood accents that really celebrate the local yachting culture!


Farm Wedding Venues in CT

For the couple who feels most comfortable when exploring nature and loves eating locally-sourced fare, a rustic farm wedding on a working farm is such a special touch!

Stone Acres Farm

Stonington, CT | New London County | Capacity: 250 Guests

A working farm that’s a part of the up-and-coming 85th Day Food Community, Stone Acres Farm is a one-of-a-kind venue. The rolling meadows are peppered with plants, beautiful florals, and even a historic farmhouse. They only do one event a day, so you have the 65-acre property all to yourself. Take photos that offer rustic, vintage charm in the farmhouse! Plus, you’ll have the best wedding food you’ve ever tasted as their catering company is one of the best in the area, with ownership that’s been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Food & Wine Magazine, and more.

The White Barn at South Farms

Morris, CT | Litchfield County | Capacity: 150 Guests

This idyllic farm features the award-winning The White Barn, which offers so many different spaces that suit the personality of so many couples! You have use of the parlor, hayloft, bull room, lounge, stone barn, and kitchen to craft a day that is uniquely yours. Ceremonies outdoors in the field with a rustic arbor backdrop decorated in blossoming florals is uniquely beautiful!


CT Mansion Wedding Venues

For the couple who loves elegance and can’t get enough of vintage luxury, historic mansion weddings are the way to go.

Tarrywile Mansion

Danbury, CT | Fairfield County | Capacity: 150 Guests

Situated in a lush green woodland forest, Tarrywile Mansion is one of the most alluring venues in the state! You can celebrate your marriage outside under a lush grape arbor, a patio in front of a charming white gazebo with intricate details, under a covered veranda, or inside the historic conservatory with idyllic floor-to-ceiling windows that let the natural ambiance inside.

Branford House Mansion

Groton, CT | New London County | Capacity: 350 Guests

A mansion on the water? Yes, please! This epic 31-room mansion was built in the 19th century and was actually modeled to reflect the architecture of the famous Newport Mansions. So, you know it’s going to be luxurious and over the top with intricate details and accents. Even better though is its prime waterfront locale! You’re surrounded by sparkling views of the Eastern Point Bay, accented by two local lighthouses and boaters passing by.


Vineyard Wedding Venues in CT

For the couple who spends their date days vineyard hopping, there’s no better way to celebrate your love than among the vines!

Saltwater Farm Vineyard

Stonington, CT | New London County | Capacity: 200

You know it’s a magical wedding venue when Brides Magazine votes it Top 50 Most Romantic Wedding Venues in the U.S. It’s perfect for a tented cocktail hour, followed by a romantic wedding with twinkling lights decorating the ceiling of this old airplane hanger turned rustic yet modern venue! You’ll find it at the start of the Stonington Borough, a charming historic fishing village, which makes for some really lovely photos. Plus, it’s waterfront!

Jonathan Edwards Winery

North Stonington, CT | New London County | Capacity: 200 Guests

Whether you want a huge bash with a Sperry tent and golden chandeliers or an intimate barrel room fete, Jonathan Edwards is a great option. It’s a family-owned and operated spot that has been built with oh so much love and care, which adds to the story of your wedding day among the vines! It’s really secluded so you have the entire 20-acre estate to yourself to celebrate with those nearest and dearest.


Country Club CT Wedding Venues

You don’t have to be a golf-lover to get married at a country club, but it doesn’t hurt! Whether a members-only country club or a public club, we love them all.

Greenwich Country Club

Greenwich, CT | Fairfield County

As a member of a club like Greenwich Country Club, the grounds become more than a place for a little fun; they become an extension of your home! There’s no better spot to celebrate your big day, one of the biggest days of your life, than a place where you have already celebrated so many milestones with family and friends!

The Patterson Club

Greenwich, CT | Fairfield County

If you love the look of the Greenwich Country Club but aren’t a member, consider The Paterson Club! With very similar architecture and features, it’s an equally beautiful spot surrounded by perfect groomed greens. Wedding photos in a golf cart, anyone? They are so cute! The ballroom can be totally customized to suit your preferences, and the food earns rave reviews at every wedding. What more do you need?

Belle Haven Club

Greenwich, CT | Fairfield County

A private club nestled in the heart of Long Island Sound on Captain Harbor, the views and special spots to celebrate your love are limitless. The multi-level clubhouse provides sprawling vistas of the surrounding water, and the patio or lawn are the perfect spot to pop a little bubbly after those nuptials!


CT Hotel Wedding Venues

For the couple who splurges on luxury hotels every chance they get, there’s no perfect time to do that than your wedding day, right!?

Mayflower Inn & Spa

Washington, CT | Litchfield County | Capacity: 150 Guests

There’s no hotel in Connecticut that provides a quintessential New England retreat quite like the Mayflower Inn & Spa. A former schoolhouse, the property was built originally in the 1800s and restored as an inn in 1990. The perfectly manicured grounds span 58-acres around the property, offering plenty of secluded space to relax and bask in this special time in life. As a luxury adults-only Auberge Resorts Collection property with a Forbes 5-star rating and only 21 rooms, many couples book far in advance to secure this ever-popular CT wedding destination.

Madison Beach Hotel

Madison, CT | New Haven County | Capacity: 160 Guests

Now, there are a ton of waterfront wedding venues in CT, but beachfront wedding venues are a bit more scarce. Saying your vows on the sand at sunset is a special kind of romantic, don’t you agree? That is why we love Madison Beach Hotel. Never mind the impeccable service, super chic rooms, or delicious New England-inspired cuisine!

The Inn at Longshore

Westport, CT | Fairfield County | Capacity: 300 Guests

Located on a sweet little inlet on the Saugatuck River, a CT waterfront wedding ceremony is calling at The Inn at Longshore! It’s just an hour away from New York City making it the perfect long weekend getaway for you and your guests. There are only 12 rooms so for an intimate wedding, you can take over the entire property for your celebration which makes it that much more exclusive and memorable!


Industrial Chic Wedding Venue in CT

If you want a super modern vibe, an industrial warehouse-style venue is a perfect option. A lot of these types of venues are blank canvases, so you can accent with metallics and florals to create a vibe all your own. There’s one in Fairfield County we had to highlight!

The Loading Dock

Stamford, CT | Fairfield County | Capacity: 600 Guests

The goal of The Loading Dock was to bring a SoHo vibe to Fairfield County, and they totally succeed at that. This is one of the hottest wedding venues in the Tri-State Area right now and for good reason. There is 15,000 square feet of event space which offers bridal suites and even an old-school gaming room perfect for those gamers in your life. Nothing is better than built-in entertainment all ages will love. Plus, you can’t beat the capacity for a huge bash!


Need Help Finding Perfect CT Wedding Venues for Your Big Day?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the options for CT wedding venues, just know you’re not alone. We’re lucky to live in a place with so many charming places that exude romance! At JME, Jordana will meet with you as a couple to really get to know your essence as a couple. What makes you tick, what you love and what you hate, your vision for your big day, etc. And from there, she will provide expert opinions on which venues exude your unique personality! These are just a few of our favorite CT wedding venues. We work with so many more throughout CT, NY, NJ, RI, and anywhere really. Let’s chat about what you’re envisioning for your wedding day and get to planning your dream day at your dream venue!

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