11 Timeless Connecticut Mansion Wedding Venues
Connecticut's mansions make fabulous wedding venues because they have all the elements you could want: history, romance, and gorgeous grounds. You'll feel like you've stepped back in time as you say "I do" on the steps of a grand manor house, or dine and dance in rooms with vaulted ceilings, elaborate detailing, and period chandeliers. Host your celebration at one of these "genteel era" places for a truly special experience.
Lounsbury House
Ridgefield, CT
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Landmark
Exclusive Use
Landscaped Grounds
Fab Features: elegant 1896 landmark for ultra-romantic events • al fresco ceremonies under a lovely white pergola are set against the stunning manicured gardens • intimate events are stunning inside the historic mansion or on the expansive patio, which overlooks the impeccable grounds
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Metro Bis Restaurant at The Ensign House
Simsbury, Connecticut
Venue Superpowers:
Award-Winning Chef-Owned
Early 20th-Century Architecture
Intimate Celebrations
Fab Features: historic red sandstone mansion boasting lovely multi-paned windows, a pretty gabled roof, and a sweeping lawn • the gracious Gallery is outfitted with its own entrance and private porch, warm neutral tones and wood accents, and a built-in bar • the restaurant's delectable cuisine has been ranked among the top five best in the state by Zagat
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Branford House Mansion
Groton, Connecticut
Venue Superpowers:
Gothic-Inspired Castle
Waterfront Views
Affordable
Fab Features: waterfront turn-of-the-century castle-like mansion with carved Gothic paneling and Baroque fireplaces • romantic outdoor ceremonies against rolling hills or panoramic views of the Long Island Sound • an extravagant setting for an affordable price
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Agora
Norwich, CT
Venue Superpowers:
Affordable
Boutique Hotel
Historic Glamour
Fab Features: 1827 grand mansion-turned-boutique hotel in the heart of Norwich, the "Rose of New England" • stunning details blend modern luxury and historic elegance, from the columned entrance to the restored bar to the tiled entryway • guests can stay all weekend in the thoughtfully curated guest rooms, each with plush amenities and plenty of light
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $
Hill-Stead Museum
Farmington, Connecticut
Venue Superpowers:
Gilded Age Art
Sunken Garden
Manicured Landscape
Fab Features: the turn-of-the-century homestead showcasing the integration of family life with avant-garde art & design • say “I do” in the renowned Sunken Garden, then sip cocktails with sweeping views of the Litchfield Hills • 152 acres of manicured grounds, meandering pathways, and expansive lawns
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Mansion at Bald Hill
Woodstock, CT
Venue Superpowers:
Bed & Breakfast
Picturesque Patio
Historic Charm
Fab Features: former landmark mansion-turned-premier restaurant and Bed & Breakfast • the ballroom is designed with a lavish bar, dance floor, and a decorative wood-arched truss design • the expansive patio sports an outdoor fireplace, fountain, and decorative waterfall
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Burr Mansion
Fairfield, Connecticut
Venue Superpowers:
Lush Gardens
Tented Receptions
Affordable
Fab Features: timeless historic landmark in the heart of Fairfield’s Old Post Road district • 4 acres of lush gardens and reflecting pools provide endless photo ops • the 15 different event spaces are designed with high ceilings and classic details
Catering: BYOPrice: $
Gwyn Careg Inn
Pomfret, CT
Venue Superpowers:
Weekend Weddings
Garden Celebrations
Picturesque Setting
Fab Features: historic estate surrounded by 14 acres of manicured grounds • romantic ceremonies overlooking the 3-acre pond • al fresco celebrations in the enclosed, stone-walled Spanish Garden
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Meadowlands at the DCA
Darien, CT
Venue Superpowers:
Regency-Style Mansion
Nature Sanctuary
Formal Gardens
Fab Features: Regency-style mansion set among breathtaking formal gardens designed by groundbreaking female landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman • follow your garden ceremony with a stroll in the woodlands' dappled light, enjoying the lush natural beauty of the DCA Bird Sanctuary • inside the mansion, a stately grand staircase makes for a worthy photo-op or first look
Price: $
The New Haven Lawn Club
New Haven, Connecticut
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Charm
Classic Elegance
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: unique Georgian mansion with distinctive Colonial Revival-style architecture • the ballroom is embellished with fanciful crystal Art Deco lighting, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a large wood-burning fireplace • the event staff is known for their attention to detail, professionalism, and personalized service
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Connecticut's not just mansions: we've got plenty more picture perfect venues!
Connecticut's not just mansions: we've got plenty more picture perfect venues!
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