16 Cool Connecticut Waterfront Wedding Venues
Connecticut's diverse waterfront venues, spanning its captivating coastline, tranquil lakes, and scenic rivers, offer an array of irresistible backdrops for your special event. Imagine exchanging vows at a charming riverfront museum, celebrating at a historic lakeside inn, or hosting a grand reception at a stunning 1900 mansion overlooking Long Island Sound – these waterfront wedding venues each have their own style, but possess the unique quality that being on the water bestows.
Water's Edge Resort and Spa
Westbrook, Connecticut
Fab Features: historic resort set on the shores of the Long Island Sound • al fresco celebrations on the oceanside lawn or one of their two terraces • the 3 ballrooms are enhanced with private patio spaces, crystal chandeliers, fireplaces, and large windows
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Connecticut River Museum
Essex, CT
Fab Features: lovely riverfront museum in charming Essex • breezy receptions on the River Front Lawn with panoramic views of the water and colorful sailboats passing • from the museum's dock, make a grand entrance or a memorable exit via boat
Catering: BYOPrice: $
Interlaken Inn
Lakeville, Connecticut
Fab Features: charming, historic inn & resort • exchange vows next to a peaceful lake, in the gardens, or under the tented pavilion • weekend wedding packages include use of their cozy 83 guest rooms
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast
Westbrook, CT
Fab Features: exchange vows beside the babbling river or beneath a flower-draped gazebo • intimate receptions in the historic dining room • opt for a sweet couple's elopement or book the whole inn (with lodgings for 20!) for a weekend-long celebration
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic, CT
Fab Features: wonderful museum designed as a faithful recreation of a 19th-century seaport village • exchange vows at Lighthouse Point, overlooking the Mystic River • receptions in the rustic, open-walled Boathouse, with its beautiful weathered wood siding
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Eolia, the Mansion at Harkness Memorial State Park
Waterford, CT
Fab Features: an elegant summer mansion set on over 230 seaside acres of sweeping lawns • exchange vows surrounded by stately trees in the spectacular gardens • hold your elegant reception celebration in the stunning and historic mansion
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station
Haddam, Connecticut
Fab Features: state-of-the-art event center nestled on a ridge above the Connecticut River • exquisite al fresco celebrations on the Ceremonial Patio and Terrace under a fabulous, pavilion-size gazebo • indoor events in the light-flooded Ballroom, with its high-ceiling, Palladian windows and impressive chandeliers
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Bella Vista at Hawk's Landing Country Club
Southington, CT
Fab Features: serene country club offering all-inclusive packages and year-round natural beauty • add-on the Cart Train to whisky your wedding party around the course to snap photos beside the gorgeous fountain • two outdoor patios and the the elegant banquet hall boasts sweeping views of the scenic golf course, gardens, and water features
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Branford House Mansion
Groton, Connecticut
Fab Features: 1903 mansion boasts a winding marble staircase, a two-story fireplace, and warm, hand-carved wooden interiors • romantic Grand Ballroom opens onto a sprawling veranda with panoramic views of the Long Island Sound • expert on-site coordinators for no-stress planning
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Mystic Yachting Club At Willow Point
Groton, CT
Fab Features: pretty Cape Cod and Arts and Crafts-inspired architecture is the hallmark of this gorgeous club on the banks of the Mystic River • 360-degree water views from its secluded grounds and oversized windows • rich wood accents, delicate, vintage-style fixtures, a graceful staircase, and abundant natural light accent the two-story clubhouse
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Great River Golf Club
Milford, Connecticut
Fab Features: romantic ceremonies in a white gazebo with views of the Housatonic River • picturesque landscaped grounds, waterfall, and clock tower offer plenty of photo ops • receptions in the luxe ballroom, with its high, vaulted ceiling, chandelier, and exquisitely draped windows
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Lake House
Wolcott, CT
Fab Features: exclusive, purpose-built venue on 19 manicured acres surrounding a private lake • exceptional menus crafted to impress the most discerning palates • beautiful al fresco ceremonies beneath a willow followed by celebrations in the modern ballroom, with its massive windows and coffered accents
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Madison Beach Hotel
Madison, Connecticut
Fab Features: luxury resort with private beach • say “I do” on the sand or from a raised porch with stunning water vistas • guests can indulge in activities like golf, kayaking, and spa treatments
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Lake of Isles
North Stonington, CT
Fab Features: a stunning venue on 900 wooded acres • hold your romantic lakefront ceremony against the natural woodsy backdrop • celebrate in the gorgeous ballroom affording views of the lake and landscape
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Point at Norwalk Cove
Norwalk, CT
Fab Features: exchange vows on a secluded beach with uninterrupted views of the Long Island Sound and Norwalk Islands • cocktail hour on the pier and invite guests to play games on the lawn • seasonal, bespoke menus are the signature foundation of the venue's exclusive caterer ONTHEMARC
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
Old Saybrook, CT
Fab Features: exchange vows on a courtyard overlooking the marina • elegant indoor celebrations in the Lighthouse Gallery • charming accommodations in two historic guesthouses
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
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