10 Scenic Connecticut Venues For Your Weekend Wedding
Want your wedding to last the weekend instead of just a few hours? These Connecticut venues not only provide a breathtaking backdrop for your vows, but they also offer cozy accommodations, on-site activities, and other fab amenities for both you and your guests to enjoy. From the welcome party to the goodbye brunch, they’ll elevate your celebration from an event to an unforgettable experience.
Tamarack Lodge & Glamping Resort
Voluntown, CT
Fab Features: gorgeous retreat set on 28 forested acres abutting Beach Pond Lake • events in the rustic-chic lodge, under the al fresco bandstand, or rent out the entire estate • cozy vintage cabins, glamping tents, and RV and tent sites are available for overnight stays—and all include access to kayaks, boats, and canoes!
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast
Westbrook, CT
Fab Features: exchange vows beside the babbling river or beneath a flower-draped gazebo • intimate receptions in the historic dining room • opt for a sweet couple's elopement or book the whole inn (with lodgings for 20!) for a weekend-long celebration
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Barn at Maple Lane Farms
Preston, CT
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, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Willow Hill
Brooklyn, CT
Fab Features: welcoming private estate nestled on a picturesque 100-acre property that's yours to explore on your wedding day • poolside cocktail hours followed by receptions in a breezy tent in the Meadow or the rustic-elegant post-and-beam Barn • overnight lodging for 22 in the elevated 1790s-era Farmhouse
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$$
Smith Farm Gardens
East Haddam, CT
Fab Features: classic white post-and-beam farmhouse overlooking picture-perfect flower and vegetable gardens • 15 surrounding acres boast an apple orchard, rustic stacked stone walls, and rolling green fields • stay overnight in the cozy, six-bedroom main house
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
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: $$ • $$$
Winvian
Morris, Connecticut
Fab Features: luxury getaway nestled on 113 acres • the 18 cottages are designed with fireplaces, patios, wood-burning stoves, and forest views • guests can enjoy farm-to-table cuisine, biking, lawn games, an on-site spa, and much more!
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
Interlaken Inn
Lakeville, Connecticut
Fab Features: charming, historic inn & resort • exchange vows next to their peaceful lake, in the gardens, or under the tented pavilion • weekend wedding packages include use of their cozy 83 guest rooms
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Mansion at Bald Hill
Woodstock, CT
Fab Features: former landmark mansion-turned-premier restaurant and Bed & Breakfast • the ballroom is designed with a lavish bar, dance floor, and a decorative wood-arched truss design • the expansive patio sports an outdoor fireplace, fountain, and decorative waterfall
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Spa at Norwich Inn
Norwich, Connecticut
Fab Features: Georgian Colonial Inn • the oval reflecting pool with fountains, perennial gardens, and century-old oak trees form a beautiful backdrop for your wedding • all wedding packages include a Swedish massage for the couple
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
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