Riverbend

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $25,000 for off-peak dates, and $35,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests

About this venue

Welcome to Connecticut Wedding Group's latest jewel, Riverbend—a masterpiece poised to claim its title as the state’s foremost wedding destination, with an opening scheduled for 2026! Nestled in the heart of Higganum, this venue seamlessly blends the rich tapestry of the town's industrial history with a contemporary touch, resulting in an unmatched fusion of industrial charm and modern elegance. As you step through the entrance, prepare to be enchanted by a stunning architectural marvel nestled within a lovingly restored industrial gem. Towering, exposed-beam ceilings create an expansive atmosphere, and the weathered brickwork shares the timeless tales of a bygone era. Bathed in sunlight pouring through expansive windows, every corner is adorned with a soft, natural glow, ensuring that your celebration emanates with an undeniable warmth and inherent beauty. At Riverbend, history meets modernity to create the perfect backdrop for your special day.

Seated guest capacity

100-300

Venue type

Historic Estates, Mansions
Industrial Spaces

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

11 Candlewood Hill Rd, Higganum, CT 06441

Our event spaces

Reception Space

Industrial chic is effortlessly balanced with contemporary refinement, creating an unforgettable setting for your cherished moments.

Our wedding planning experts and design specialists are fluent in highly detailed and meaningful design. Going beyond the traditional wedding, we are here to tell your love story. Whether it’s making your vision a reality or helping you conceptualize what truly resonates with you, our design specialists are going to bring your perfect day to life. So, sit back, relax, and begin the exciting countdown to your dream day!

Guest capacity

100-300 Seated

100-300 Standing

Square footage

18,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Reception Space

Industrial chic is effortlessly balanced with contemporary refinement, creating an unforgettable setting for your cherished moments.

Guest capacity

100-300 Seated

100-300 Standing

Square footage

18,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Available services that can be provided by Riverbend

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event rentals
Event staff
Liability insurance
Lighting/Sound
Pet friendly
Service staff
Set up
Wedding cake services
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Rentals

Barware
Chiavari Chairs
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting
Linens
Sound / AV

Reviews

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•Dan R.•Sep 5, 2024
According to the owner this place isn't open until 2025 so how could there possibly be reviews for it? I can see if they were talking about an upcoming venue but 1 review says hos party was great
Don't Hesitate - Book Now!
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•Daphne and Dean•Jan 28, 2024
Riverbend is like nothing else we've experienced - the stunning buildings, winding river and peaceful sun-dappled property is just amazing. But the venue's beauty is just the beginning! The planning team at Connecticut Wedding Group is professional magic, orchestrating every detail with laser focus and contagious enthusiasm - you can't help but smile when you're with any of them. And don't even get us started on the food, it's literally the best that we've ever had. If you're dreaming of a wedding that's breathtaking, one of a kind and stress-free, you need to book Riverbend!
What dreams are made of
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•Michael•Jan 11, 2024
We knew from the start that to ensure the most important day of our lives went off without a hitch there was no one but CT Wedding Group we trusted. Their reviews speak for themselves but first hand we can tell you they do them little to no justice(having been guests at weddings at their venues). Imagine our surprise when we were able to see the limitless possibilities of their newest space and how it completely shattered our reality of what a wedding day could be. We are lucky enough to say we are the first wedding booked for their newest venue and the sky is the limit. The renderings they provided were unlike anything we've seen anywhere else throughout this process. The vision of what the space can and will become has us more excited by a venue than we thought imaginable. Their attention to detail, earnest care to make our day specific to us, and their overall devotion to their craft is unrivaled. There is not stress, just excitement and its all thanks to their incredible team, and astounding venue. They preach that their 9-5 is the most important day of their clients lives and they take that seriously, and boy do they practice what they preach. CAN NOT say enough about this experience thus far, and as if that wasn't enough, their planning team make the experience simply incredible (and fool proof). This is not a diamond in the rough situation. They set a standard for what the industry should be and then deliver a thousand fold. We've only before seen the end result of their reputation as guests, and now as clients can say that words just simply fall short of the reality. This. Is. What. Dreams. Are. Made. Of.
The easiest and best decision we ever made!
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•Allie & D.•Jan 2, 2024
Full disclaimer, my husband and I both work for Connecticut Wedding Group. So, you may think this post is a tad biased, but we'd have to disagree... You see at the start of our engagement we did entertain some "obligatory" research, but, this was incredibly short lived. We came to the quick conclusion, before we even got to scheduling tours, that there's simply no way we could ever put our biggest investment in anyones hands but our own planning & culinary teams. Every weekend we see our couples share their big day with all of the most important people in their lives. A moment you only get once, and our team pours their whole hearts into making every minute pure perfection. My husband was (hands down) here for the food, while I was here so I didn't need to plan my own wedding and worry about all the logistics that my brain normally can't avoid. Our guests continue to rave. It was the best day ever, and we are so deeply grateful to our team for doing what they do. Our only regret is we can't do it again and again and again.