Connecticut offers a wide range of wedding venues, from grand mansions and historic estates to rustic barns, vineyards, and shoreline properties. Couples planning to marry in the state will find options that suit every style and scale — whether it’s a seaside celebration, a countryside weekend retreat, or a ballroom affair in the heart of the city. To help you compare, we’ve rounded up some of the most popular wedding venues across the state, with clear high-level details on rental fees, per-person costs, and standout features pulled directly from their pricing guides.
For couples who want to dig deeper, all of these details and more are available through Tulle Together’s Wedding Pricing Transparency Project, which shares actual venue pricing PDFs to help make budgeting more transparent and less overwhelming. The Transparency Project has nearly 100 venues listed in Connecticut, 500 in the New York area, and 3,000 total across the country. Let’s dive into the roundup!
Eolia Mansion at Harkness Memorial State Park — Waterford, CT
Set on 230 acres of shoreline gardens and sweeping lawns, Eolia Mansion offers exclusive use of its Italian villa–style mansion, gardens, and a tented terrace. The rental period covers 7.5 hours, including access to the oceanside amphitheater for on-site ceremonies. Pricing is $5,100 for Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and $3,800 for Mondays and Thursdays, with additional hours available at $1,000 each. Capacity is up to 150 guests, and couples must choose from the venue’s approved list of caterers.
Farmington Gardens — Farmington, CT
Farmington Gardens offers a 5.5-hour wedding package with an additional half hour for on-site ceremonies. The venue includes a 5,000-square-foot ballroom, a whimsical greenhouse for cocktails, and landscaped gardens with a pergola and water features. Pricing is $165 per adult on Saturdays (150 adult minimum), $145 on Fridays (125 minimum), $135 on Sundays (100 minimum), and $100 on weekdays. Off-season weddings (January–April) or events booked within six months receive a $20 per person discount. Packages include a five-hour open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a four-course plated dinner or buffet, dessert, and event essentials such as Chiavari chairs, linens, and candle centerpieces. A $1,000 ceremony fee covers setup, seating, and breakdown.
Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate — Middletown, CT
This Beaux Arts–style estate sits on 103 acres of manicured parkland and offers couples exclusive use of its grand ballrooms, terrace, and expansive grounds. Rentals include a 5-hour reception, plus 3 hours for setup and 1 hour for breakdown, with additional hours available at $750 each. Capacity is up to 200 guests for a seated dinner. For 2026, rental rates are $7,000 for a Saturday or Sunday of a holiday weekend in peak season, $6,500 for Fridays, $6,000 for Sundays, and $4,500 for off-peak weekends (December–March). Weekday weddings (Monday–Thursday) are priced at $4,000. There is no additional fee for ceremonies, though catering must be selected from the venue’s approved list. Couples are advised that full wedding costs with catering and vendors typically range from $45,000–$65,000 for 150 guests in peak season.
LionRock Farm — Sharon, CT
Spanning 600 acres in the hills of Litchfield County, LionRock Farm provides a weekend destination wedding experience for up to 200 guests, with accommodations for 28 overnight guests across multiple guest houses. The base package site fee is $30,000 (June, September, October) or $25,000 (all other months), which includes ceremony and reception spaces. Food and beverage are provided exclusively through Hunt & Harvest, starting at $165 per person for food and $65 per person for beverage. Additional weekend events are available, such as a welcome party or rehearsal dinner ($3,000), brunch ($1,500), or a four-hour add-on event ($3,000). Guest lodging requires a two-night minimum stay, with nightly rates ranging from $600 for the Carriage House to $1,750 for the Upper Guest House.
Haley Mansion at the Inn at Mystic — Mystic, CT
Overlooking Mystic Harbor, the Haley Mansion at the Inn at Mystic sits on 14 landscaped acres and hosts weddings with sweeping water views. Packages include a five-hour reception with a four-hour open bar, cocktail hour hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast, and a plated dinner. Pricing is $140 per person for the House package (Fridays and Sundays only), $155 for the Gold package, and $175 for the Premium package, which adds extras like tableside wine service and additional hors d’oeuvres. Guest accommodations are available on-site, with seasonal room rates ranging from $119–$159 Sunday–Thursday and $169–$319 Friday–Saturday, depending on the month and package level. All prices are subject to a 22% service charge and 7.35% Connecticut sales tax on food and beverage.
The Society Room of Hartford — Hartford, CT
Housed in a former 1830s bank, The Society Room of Hartford offers a dramatic setting with marble columns, a muraled 35-foot ceiling, and a sweeping staircase overlooking the grand ballroom. Wedding packages include a five-hour premium open bar, cocktail hour hors d’oeuvres and station, a four-course plated dinner or buffet, wine service, champagne toast, wedding cake, and exclusive use of the venue. The onsite ceremony fee is $650. Pricing varies by season and day: $169 per person for peak-season Saturday evenings (May, June, September, October, December; 125 adult minimum), $159 for April, July, August, and November Saturdays, and $139 for off-season Saturdays (January–March). Fridays range from $125–$139 per person, Sundays are $119 per person (with holiday weekends at $129), and weekday weddings are $109 per person. Holiday rates include New Year’s Eve at $179 per person (150 minimum). All prices are subject to 22% service fee and Connecticut sales tax.
Inn at Middletown — Middletown, CT
On historic Main Street, the Inn at Middletown offers colonial-era charm with modern amenities across spaces that seat 40–120 guests. Room rental rates are $1,600 on Fridays and Saturdays for both main rooms and foyer (up to 120 guests) or $600 for smaller events, with Sunday rentals at $900 or $400 depending on size. Wedding packages include linens, décor, a four-hour open bar, hors d’oeuvres, entrée choices, and an overnight suite for the newlyweds. Pricing is $140 per person for plated dinners (Friday–Saturday; $130 on Sundays), $160 for buffet (Friday–Saturday; $150 on Sundays), and $150 for cocktail-style (Friday–Saturday; $140 on Sundays), with a 40-guest minimum. All prices are subject to a 22% facility fee and 7.35% sales tax.
Amarante’s Sea Cliff — New Haven, CT
Overlooking the water in New Haven, Amarante’s Sea Cliff offers a five-hour wedding package that includes premium open bar, cocktail hour displays and hors d’oeuvres, three entrée choices plus a vegetarian option, and a custom wedding cake. Pricing is $140 per person for peak season (May–October), $120 for April and November–December, and $110 for January–March. Guest minimums apply: 75 for the Inn, 125 for the Grand Ballroom (peak season), with slightly lower minimums off-season. Onsite ceremonies may be held at the lawn and gazebo for $950, which includes rehearsal, seating, and a refreshment station. All prices are subject to a 20% service charge and 7.35% sales tax.
The Mansion at Bald Hill — Woodstock, CT
Tucked into Connecticut’s “quiet corner,” The Mansion at Bald Hill offers a historic inn, banquet center, and manicured ceremony gardens. The main ballroom accommodates up to 220 guests seated (275 for cocktail style) with access to a 3,000-square-foot patio featuring fountains, fireplaces, and a waterfall. Wedding site fees are $4,500 for Saturdays (May–November), $3,500 for Fridays and Sundays (May–November), and reduced to $2,500 for Saturdays (December–April) or $1,750 for Fridays and Sundays in the off-season. The fee includes five hours on-site, use of the gardens, ceremony site with 140 chairs, reception tables and chairs, and event essentials; additional hours are $500 each. Catering is priced separately with menus ranging from $60–$95 per person depending on package and service style. Bar service is flexible (cash, open, or capped), with an estimated $32 per person for a full open bar. A 20% service fee and 6.35% Connecticut sales tax apply.
Bill Miller’s Castle — Branford, CT
A converted 19th-century barn with rustic beams and dramatic stonework, Bill Miller’s Castle offers multiple wedding packages with varying reception lengths and bar service. For 2026, options include the Classic Wedding Buffet ($135 per person, four-hour reception with three-hour premium open bar), Elegant Wedding Buffet ($150, five hours with four-hour open bar), Castle Stations Buffet ($165, five hours with five-hour open bar), and the Castle Wedding ($170, five hours with four-hour open bar). Enhanced packages include the La Luna Castle Wedding ($190, five hours with five-hour top shelf open bar) and the Grandioso Wedding ($225, five hours with five-hour top shelf open bar, raw bar, pasta or mashed potato station, and expanded hors d’oeuvres). All packages include exclusive use of the castle, linens, champagne toast, cake cutting, an event coordinator, and bridal suite. A Saturday rental fee of $1,500 applies, and onsite ceremonies may be held for $950, which adds one hour of venue use plus rehearsal and chairs. Prices are subject to a 20% service fee and 7.35% Connecticut sales tax.
Smith Farm Gardens — East Haddam, CT
At Smith Farm Gardens, couples can host weddings under a sailcloth tent on a historic 15-acre farmstead. The Saturday package (150 guests max) ranges from $16,500–$23,500 depending on the month, while Friday weddings (100 guests max) are priced from $9,000–$16,000. Sunday weddings (75 guests max) start at $5,000. Weekend buyout options with overnight accommodations and rehearsal dinners are also available, ranging from $27,000–$54,000 depending on size and season. Packages include full-day use of the property, tent with dance floor, ceremony and reception seating, cocktail and banquet tables, and a fire pit with s’mores station. Couples also have the flexibility to bring in their own caterer for food and beverage service.
Saltwater Farm Vineyard — Stonington, CT
Set on a former airfield along the Stonington coast, Saltwater Farm Vineyard combines vineyard views with a renovated World War II–era airplane hangar and tented stone terrace. The venue accommodates up to 250 guests with a six-hour rental (4 p.m.–10 p.m.). Site fees are $13,500 for Saturdays (June–October), $9,500 for Fridays in peak season, $8,500 for Thursdays and Sundays, $7,500–$9,500 in May and November, and $6,000–$7,000 December through April. There is a $500 ceremony fee, plus a $500 surcharge for guest counts over 150. The rental includes tables, chairs, and exclusive use of the grounds, while catering and bar service must be arranged through one of four exclusive caterers. Couples are also required to purchase at least one case of vineyard wine at a discounted rate.
Mayflower Inn & Spa — Washington, CT
Nestled on 58 acres in the Litchfield Hills, the Mayflower Inn & Spa offers a luxury country retreat with indoor and outdoor event spaces. Smaller celebrations include the Elopement Package for up to 6 guests ($5,000–$6,500 depending on season) and the Petite Fête Package for up to 39 guests ($5,800–$6,500 plus $6,500–$15,000 food & beverage minimum). For mid-sized weddings, the Petite Fête Plus hosts up to 55 guests ($7,500–$9,500 plus $15,000–$25,000 food & beverage minimum) with a 15-room buyout. Larger tented weddings for up to 100 guests require a $20,000+ rental fee and $40,000–$55,000++ food & beverage minimum, while an exclusive wedding weekend for up to 150 guests requires a $55,000+ rental fee, $80,000++ food & beverage minimum, and a 35-room buyout for two nights. All packages require a pre-approved wedding planner.
From coastal estates in Mystic and New Haven to rolling farmland in Litchfield County and elegant ballrooms in Hartford, Connecticut’s wedding venues showcase the state’s diversity in setting and style. Pricing varies widely depending on season, day of the week, and level of exclusivity, making it important to weigh not only the cost but also the amenities and flexibility each property provides. Whether you’re drawn to a luxury inn, a vineyard overlooking Long Island Sound, or a tented farm wedding, Connecticut offers venues to match a range of visions and budgets. To see all the pricing documents cited in this article, log in to TulleTogether.com!
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