Kickin' It Countryside: 11 Rustic and Barn Wedding Venues in Connecticut

Ahhhh…it’s amazing how a little bit of country can make your wedding positively enchanting. Connecticut is home to quite a few wedding venues with the rustic charm—and barns!—you’re looking for.


Wrights Mill Farm

Canterbury, Connecticut

Venue Superpowers:

Waterfall Ceremony Site

Year-Round Barn

Affordable

Fab Features: stunning 200-acre farm highlighted by a gracious indoor barn and outdoor pavilion, along with smaller rustic outbuildings throughout the rolling countryside to add rustic charm • an old grist mill, scenic ponds, a covered bridge, and an idyllic waterfall ceremony site make for great photos • add a horse-drawn carriage ride for your guests... or for a grand entrance!

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Saltwater Farm Vineyard

Stonington, Connecticut

Venue Superpowers:

Vineyard Views

Exceptional Wine Pairings

Modern Vintage

Fab Features: chic winery set in a former 1930s airplane hangar • vintage details like original wood sheathing, massive timber trusses, and an aluminum exterior • 100 sprawling acres of wildflowers, verdant lawns, and grapes, bordered by tidal marshes

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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Hilltop Farm in Suffield

Suffield, CT

Venue Superpowers:

Elegant Mansion

Lush Grounds

Five-Star Catering

Fab Features: European manor-style venue tucked among verdant lawns, picturesque gardens, and lush woodlands • the flexible and modern reception space is easily transformed to reflect your personal vision • topnotch catering from Chef Silvio Suppa, regarded as one of the finest chefs in Connecticut

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $$
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Tunxis Country Club

Farmington, CT

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Old World Charm

Woodsy Vibes

Fab Features: beautiful woodland retreat, highlighted by the lovely Willow Pond • the rustic open-air Pavilion is framed by rolling fields, cheerful string lights, bloom-lined pathways, and a fire pit tucked in a stately grove of pines • the charming, tavern-inspired dining room boasts large multipaned windows and warm wood beams

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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The Barns at Wesleyan Hills

Middletown, CT

Venue Superpowers:

Beautiful Barn

Creative Culinary Experience

Al Fresco Ceremonies

Fab Features: authentic historic barn located between Hartford and New Haven • gorgeous décor options make it easy to customize the space • creative action stations, handcrafted hors d'oeuvres, and signature drinks, plus locally sourced desserts and fun late-night snacks

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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South Farms

Morris, CT

Venue Superpowers:

Country-Chic Setting

Beautiful Barn

Exclusive Use

Fab Features: stunning pastoral views can be found from every corner of this rustic venue and working farm • exquisite modern events facility nestled within the historic Sam Paletsky Barn • exchange vows on the expansive lawns framed by lush natural landscaping and rolling hills

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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The Barn at Maple Lane Farms

Preston, CT

Venue Superpowers: 

Christmas Tree Farm

Pastoral Charm

Weekend Lodging in a Historic Home

Fab Features: 325 acres of laidback charm surrounded by a lush forest • al fresco ceremonies and receptions are held on the rolling lawns, with views of the sparkling pond and 50 acres of Christmas trees • a beautifully renovated barn boasts gleaming wood construction, draped twinkle lights, and wrought-iron chandeliers

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Tamarack Lodge & Glamping Resort

Voluntown, CT

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Details

Whimsically Wooded

Charming Cabins

Fab Features: ultra-peaceful and secluded retreat set on 28 forested acres abutting Beach Pond Lake • event spaces include the rustic-chic lodge, an al fresco bandstand, and gorgeous grounds • vintage cabins, glamping tents, and RV and tent sites are available to keep the party going all weekend

Catering: In-house, Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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Interlaken Inn

Lakeville, Connecticut

Venue Superpowers: 

Lakeside Setting

English Cottage Gardens

Weekend Weddings

Fab Features: charming, historic inn & resort • exchange vows next to their peaceful lake, in the 30-acres of Enlighs cottage-style gardens, or under the tented pavilion • weekend wedding packages include use of their cozy 83 guest rooms

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Winvian

Morris, Connecticut

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Charm

Secluded Setting

Weekend Weddings

Fab Features: luxury country resort on 113 acres specializing in weekend-long weddings • 5-star farm-to-table restaurant and sommelier-curated wine selections • unique overnight accommodations in cozy cottages, or even in a treehouse, greenhouse, or musical conservatory!

Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $$ • $$$
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