The Meadowlands at the DCA 274 Middlesex Road • Darien • CT 06820
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Located in the heart of Connecticut's Gold Coast, this award-winning venue is passionate about brining the community together—especially when it means bringing your community together for a one-of-a-kind celebration. Plus, your rental fees help support the efforts of the Darien Community Association (DCA), which offers residents priceless opportunities to explore the area’s history and natural resources.
- A gorgeous 19th-century Regency-style home is at the heart of the property, with light-flooded rooms carefully styled to showcase the natural beauty outside. Formal dinners are especially lovely in the airy Garden Wing, which boasts gleaming wood floors, soft, neutral-toned accents, and tall windows framing sweeping views of the grounds.
- The estate's eight acres of breathtaking formal gardens, designed by groundbreaking female landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman, are intimate and exquisitely maintained, offering plenty of spaces for gathering al fresco. We love the original Lord & Burnham greenhouse for a first look, and the sweeping lawn is ideal for family photos set against the stately mansion.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $7,000/event and up
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
Tent rental is optional and in addition to the above fee.
Ceremony Fee
- $600/event
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 270 | 200 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 320 | 400 |
| Reception | Seated | 150 | 250 |
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$
Catering
Preferred list
BYO
Alcohol
BYO
Alcohol may be provided by the caterer or BYO.
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Garden
- Ballroom
- Non-Profit
- Mansion
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Private Estate
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Park
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
The Meadowlands at the DCA
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