11 Cool Connecticut Waterfront Wedding Venues
Connecticut’s coastline makes an irresistible backdrop for events. Each of these waterfront wedding venues has its own style, but all of them possess the unique quality that being on the water bestows.
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: $
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: $ • $$
Interlaken Inn
Lakeville, Connecticut
Fab Features: charming, historic inn & resort • exchange vows next to a peaceful lake, in the gardens, or under the tented pavilion • weekend wedding packages include use of their cozy 83 guest rooms
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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: $ • $$
Mystic Yachting Club At Willow Point
Groton, CT
Fab Features: pretty Cape Cod and Arts and Crafts-inspired architecture is the hallmark of this gorgeous club on the banks of the Mystic River • 360-degree water views from its secluded grounds and oversized windows • rich wood accents, delicate, vintage-style fixtures, a graceful staircase, and abundant natural light accent the two-story clubhouse
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Madison Beach Hotel
Madison, Connecticut
Fab Features: luxury resort with private beach • say “I do” on the sand or from a raised porch with stunning water vistas • guests can indulge in activities like golf, kayaking, and spa treatments
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Point at Norwalk Cove
Norwalk, CT
Fab Features: exchange vows on a secluded beach with uninterrupted views of the Long Island Sound and Norwalk Islands • cocktail hour on the pier and invite guests to play games on the lawn • seasonal, bespoke menus are the signature foundation of the venue's exclusive caterer ONTHEMARC
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Anthony's Ocean View
New Haven, CT
Fab Features: exquisite beachfront ceremonies on the sand, framed by palm trees and the Long Island Sound • elegant ballrooms offering outdoor access, sweeping garden and ocean views, and sparkling chandeliers • luxe packages include personal maître d' service, state-of-the-art lighting, video, and sound systems, and delectable, multi-course menus
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
Old Saybrook, CT
Fab Features: exchange vows on a courtyard overlooking the marina • elegant indoor celebrations in the Lighthouse Gallery • charming accommodations in two historic guesthouses
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
l'escale
Greenwich, Connecticut
Fab Features: stylish restaurant where you can arrive by boat for dockside dining • chic, authentic Provencal décor incorporates 200-year-old terra cotta tiles, a fireplace from a country castle, and oak cabinetry made from French window frames • inventive menu brings a special French flair to everything from hors d’oeuvres to desserts
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
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