The Best Beach & Waterfront Wedding Venues in Kensington, CT

The Best Beach & Waterfront Wedding Venues in Kensington, CT

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23 Wedding Venues in Kensington, CT

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Saint Clements Castle 

5.0

Portland, CT
  • Up to 260 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $120

Where the castle meets the river, Saint Clements Castle & Marina, is Connecticut’s premier wedding and event venue in Portland. Situated along the banks of the river, each of the three unique event spaces provide a picturesque and scenic backdrop of the riverside and lush greenery while outdoors. Inside, you will find newly renovated historical charm for a variety of special events, including weddings, showers, corporate meetings, and other celebrations. Saint Clements Castle has earned a reputation of an elevated and enchanting setting perfect for all things in life worth celebrating. Saint Clements Castle and Marina’s location, in central Connecticut, is easily accessible as a midpoint from the New York City and Boston areas.

Saint Clements Castle provided a beautiful venue and kind staff for our wedding day. We especially appreciated our sales coordinator, Alyssa, who was professional, fast, and clear in her communication throughout the planning process. When rain forced us to move the ceremony indoors, the team quickly adapted the art gallery for us. The servers and bridal attendants were also attentive and went above and beyond to help finish set up when our florist left early. Our guests had incredibly kind things to say about the servers, and overall we had a great experience. It was also lovely to have a place that was a one stop shop for event planning! We did lose some decor in the shuffle which was an inconvenience, and some of the instructions for set up I left were not followed (our confetti got lost, only four guests got packets, the bridal suites did not have the supplies we left for them). My husband’s family were also really upset with one of the managers on property who wouldn’t allow them to walk in a covered area and was a bit rude about it, despite an event not happening and the rain being a torrential downpour causing unsafe conditions for his elderly family to walk in. Overall we had a great experience, and would recommend the castle to anyone planning a wedding!
Elise D., 4 months ago
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The Lake House 

5.0

Wolcott, CT
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

The Lake House catering facility is located within steps of its own private lake. Situated on over 19 acres, privacy and sophistication adorn you from the moment you arrive. Designed and built to capture unsurpassed lake views from every seat, The Lake House delivers the finest service and cutting-edge cuisine to satisfy the most discerning of palates.

Awarded Best of Zola
The staff are professional and helpful. We used the house DJ who was excellent and takes advantage of the built in sound system. Our ceremony was outside by the water and beautiful. Food was plentiful and delicious. Also- there is only one event at a time, which is ideal. Our guests had an amazing time. They think of everything. Service was excellent. No complaints
Amy Di M., a year ago
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The Riverview 

5.0

WEATOGUE, CT
  • Up to 500 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $10,000

The Riverview is a place like no other. We are a modern event venue on the beautiful waterfront setting of the Farmington River. The Riverview captures the beauty of Connecticut while bringing glamour and elegance to your reception. Since the building opened in 2008, our unique blend of personalized comprehensive service, architectural grandeur and intimate waterfront landscapes have set us apart and attracted guests from across Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts. We strive to make dreams into reality for each and every one of our clients… and to make their event the first and most memorable part of their happily every after.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I cannot stop talking about how perfect our wedding day was. The staff at the Riverview are amazing!!! They went above and beyond to make sure we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Our guests also could not say enough about how delicious the food was and how the drinks kept flowing all night long. Chelsea was our wedding coordinator and she took care of everything and stayed in constant communication with us throughout the whole process. We are so beyond grateful for the Riverview and highly recommend this venue. You will not regret it!
Kelly C., 3 months ago
Stony Creek Brewery 

5.0

Branford, CT
  • Up to 140 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Situated in heart of Connecticut’s Branford, the Stony Creek Brewery offers a modern brewery venue for a fun-loving couple hoping to throw a laid back big day! Merging quality brews with delicious food and stunning design, it is no wonder that soon-to-be-wed couples see the Stony Creek Brewery as a stunning venue for their weddings! Imagine exchanging your vows on the adjoining dock with the glittering bay waters as a backdrop for your “I do’s.” The beautiful taproom boasts a unique atmosphere that is perfect for a relaxing reception.

Stony Creek Brewery was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding celebration. From the start, their communication style was easy and straightforward, making the planning process a breeze. Their indoor-outdoor space provided the perfect setting, with gorgeous views. We were able to kick off our wedding weekend with a wonderful welcome party in their private upstairs room the night before the big day. The space was perfect for our casual pizza, drinks, cannolis, and cupcakes - it set the tone for a fun and memorable celebration. We're so grateful to the Stony Creek team for helping make our wedding weekend truly special.
Anne-Levert, 2 months ago
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Madison Beach Hotel 
Madison, CT
  • Up to 160 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Offer

Madison Beach Hotel is a classically elegant beachfront wedding venue in charming Madison, Connecticut. Part of Hilton's signature Curio Collection, our four diamond Hotel offers an exclusive location on the Long Island Sound to celebrate the wedding of your dreams. Whether you plan on sauntering barefoot across our private beach, or exchanging vows on our manicured lawn, Madison Beach Hotel offers unparalleled natural beauty as the backdrop of your wedding day story. Inside the Hotel, guests enjoy sweeping ocean views from the Grand Ballroom, exquisite award-winning cuisine, and 33 luxurious guest rooms. We take pride in our discerning service standards and authentic hospitality. In fact, we have an entire wedding team dedicated to working closely with you to plan each step of the way. After all, these memories last a lifetime!

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Water's Edge Resort and Spa 

5.0

Westbrook, CT
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $9,000

It seems like most of our best memories happened around water: swimming lessons in the pool, overnight camp at the lake, family vacations along the shore. At least in the Northeast, something seems to call us back to those times. Well, Water’s Edge Resort & Spa is on the water and hosts the best and most memorable weddings on the beach and in our ballrooms. Less than two hours from New York and Boston and under 45 minutes from Hartford, Water’s Edge has been welcoming brides, grooms and their families for decades. Our wedding team is client focused and responsive to your questions, thoughts and ideas. Listening is an enormous priority because we know that attention to detail defines a perfectly executed wedding. Traditional or unconventional, festive or understated, intimate or formal—your wedding will reflect your vision, your personality, all in front of a one-of-a-kind back drop along the Water’s Edge. Winner of the “Number One Wedding Destination in Connecticut” year after year.

From the moment we inquired about hosting our wedding at Water's Edge Resort and Spa, the staff was incredibly responsive and on time with all of their communications. Their attention to detail and commitment to ensuring our special day was evident in every interaction. They were always available, even after hours, to address any questions or concerns we had. The venue itself was stunning, and the culinary team delivered an unforgettable dining experience for our guests. Many people are still asking us about our cake! We are so grateful to the entire Water's Edge team for making our wedding day truly magical. Especially Melody who was so easygoing and very detail oriented throughout the entire process.
Isabela S., a month ago
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The Candlewood Inn 

5.0

Brookfield, CT
  • Up to 235 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $8,500
  • Offer

The Candlewood Inn is a stunning waterfront venue located in Brookfield, CT. Imagine your ceremony overlooking panoramic views of the lake and surrounding hills, a sunset cocktail reception on the lakefront lawn, and a gorgeous ballroom with arched windows allowing natural light and stunning views of the shimmering lake. Crystal chandeliers adorn the ballroom and cast a warm glow over the festivities. Our event team has more than 20 years of experience on property and will design a beautiful celebration for you and your partner. Led by our Executive Chef and in-house culinary team, the reception package offers a five-hour event with a premium open bar, butler passed hors d’oeuvres, cocktail hour stations, plated dinner or dinner stations, tiered cake and coffee. Our team is eager to help you create the perfect event, and will pull out all the stops to ensure a flawless and fabulous night.

Candlewood Inn fully exceeded our expectations for our wedding day. Because of them and the staff our day ran so smoothly and we were able to just enjoy ourselves. From the beginning of the planning process they were clear with all information needed, dates for planning/deadlines and easy to communicate with. We really enjoyed the way they did the group tasting as it allowed us to see the spaced with an event happening along with tasting the food, which is delicious. We loved the food on our day from the passed apps, to the stations and entrees and our guests agreed - we got SO many compliments on the food. We were happy with working with Candlewood Inn but once our wedding day actually came around we were blown away. From the second we walked into the venue the Krista and our bridal attendants were two steps ahead of us doing everything we needed to be comfortable and fully enjoy ourselves. We were never without a drink in our hands and they made sure we had all the food we needed. They kept track of my bouquet and helped me with my dress - even fixing/pinning my bustle when it broke! They wrangled our large bridal party and had the ceremony run so smoothly. I could go on and on about how amazing the staff was. I could not recommend Candlewood Inn enough!
Sara M., 3 months ago
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Pachaug Cottages 

5.0

Griswold, CT
  • Up to 130 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor

Pachaug Cottages hosts a lakeside 40x60ft heavy timber frame pavilion and seasonal cottages to host your wedding! Conveniently located near the Rhode Island / Connecticut border on Pachaug Pond, the property is within driving range of several international airports (Providence, Hartford, Boston). Contact us today to book a tour!

Awarded Best of Zola
We had our wedding in August 2023 at Pachaug Cottages. It was absolutely perfect! We loved getting married right on the lake. It was the perfect distance to the RI, CT, MA airports which is ideal for all our guests who flew in for our special day! The property management team is absolutely charming and great to work with. We highly recommend having your wedding here and we look forward to hosting future parties under the pavilion as well!
Amy and S., a year ago
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The Halyard at Sound View Greenport 

5.0

Greenport, NY
  • Up to 180 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $4,500

A home for weddings, celebrations, or the perfect sound side cocktail party, Sound View Greenport is the newly renovated, boutique Resort on the North Fork, with the ability to host events up to 200 guests (with a full venue buyout) or a small intimate wedding in our Library room, up to 50 guests. The convivial atmosphere and timeless charm of our spaces and grounds will provide you and your guests with memories to last a lifetime. Whether it is saying “I Do” on our private beach or celebrating a bridal shower or rehearsal dinner in our cozy library, our catering team is on hand to create a tailor-made event for your enjoyment. The Halyard can accommodate a seated wedding with dance floor for up to 130 guests and can offer a cocktail style reception for larger groups up to 150. Create the wedding weekend of your dreams.

After visiting The Haylard, my then-fiancé and I knew it was the perfect wedding venue! From the location, to the food, to the staff, everything contributed to make it the most special day. Caroline is truly amazing and made sure every last detail was coordinated so that we did not need to worry in the slightest on the day of. She is beyond thoughtful and put so much care into making sure our day was perfect (even despite a last minute move to an indoor ceremony). Nothing missed a beat. Our guests told us countless times during and after the wedding that it was the best wedding they had every been to, that it was the best wedding food they had ever been to and they couldn't stop raving about Greenport and the Halyard. There is not enough space to say all the wonderful things about the staff and the venue that I would like to, but my husband and I could not recommend the Halyard more. It was a perfect day! We're ready to do it again!
Tessa, a year ago
The Boathouse Shelter Island 

5.0

Shelter Island, NY
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $15,000

The Boathouse Shelter Island is a private event space located on Shelter Island at the Island Boatyard and Marina. The recently renovated, 4,000 square foot space features over 200 feet of waterfront and incredible sunset views overlooking West Neck Harbor. The historic building, dating back to the 1920's, was originally used as boat storage. Today, it debuts a new look with versatility for any stylish event. Grammy award winning musician and East End resident Billy Joel recorded his album, River of Dreams, at The Boathouse in 1993.

Working with Megan and the boathouse team was a dream. They're attention to detail and willing to work with us as a couple and our vendors was unmatched. The venue itself is the perfect place to plan a wedding. It's a blank slate and so working with our event designers, we were able to create the most incredible reception space with views of the bay and a cocktail party that our guests are still talking about to this day. If I could relive our day at the Boathouse I would do it over and over again. I recommend this venue and the team that supports it to anyone who is looking to host a wedding out on long island or Shelter Island in particular.
Sarah, 5 years ago
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The Point at Norwalk Cove 

5.0

Norwalk, CT
  • Up to 250 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $25,000

The Point at Norwalk Cove. Located at Norwalk Cove next to Calf Pasture Beach, The Point boasts uninterrupted views of the Long Island Sound, Norwalk Islands, and gorgeous sunsets. With 2.4 acres of beachfront, lawn, and a yacht-studded pier, there are plenty of beautiful spaces and backdrops to augment your special day (and capture the ultimate wedding album).

The Point at Norwalk Cove was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the moment we first reached out, the team was attentive, personal, and quick to respond to all of our questions. The venue itself was absolutely beautiful - with an outdoor, tented, beachfront space that was ideal for our summer celebration. The ceremony backdrop of the beach was breathtaking, and the hydrangeas were in full bloom around the property. We loved watching the boats out on the water as we danced the night away. The Point truly made our special day unforgettable!
Emily E., 3 months ago

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About wedding venues in Kensington, CT

How much do wedding venues typically cost in Kensington, CT?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. Kensington, CT offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. Raw venue space rentals (which only include the space itself) start at $2,800 and average $2,800. All-inclusive packages start at $1,300 and average $10,000.

What types of venues can I find in Kensington, CT?

Kensington offers a wide range of venues, including Ballroom, Hotel and resort and Park and garden.

What are some of the best wedding and reception venues available in Kensington, CT?

Some of the most popular venues in this area include The Mountain Room At Mount Southington, The Riverview and New Park Brewing. But just like finding "the one," finding the perfect wedding venue takes time and a little bit of magic. Start by envisioning your dream wedding - the ambiance, style, and location. Then, explore our extensive collection of carefully curated wedding venues. Our marketplace provides detailed information, stunning photos, and real couples' reviews to help you make an informed decision. Trust your instincts, and when you find that venue that gives you butterflies, you'll know it's the one.

What questions should I ask when booking a venue in Kensington, CT?

It all depends on what you're looking for, but you may want to consider things like whether the venue has an on-site bridal suite (77% in Kensington do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator (59% in Kensington do!).

Additionally, some venues work with certain caterers and require a minimum food and beverage spend in addition to the space rentals. Others might have a recommended list of preferred caterers that they'd like you to work with.

Can the venues in Kensington, CT accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in Kensington, CT can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 500. The average venue in Kensington can seat 125 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in Kensington, CT offer?

The venues in Kensington, CT are known for the exceptional suite of services and amenities offered to couples and their wedding parties. The most common services provided are Set up, Wi-Fi and Clean up. Some venues even offer Transportation!

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