The Candlewood Inn
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $8,500 for off-peak dates, and $10,000 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $90
Guest capacity
Up to 235 seated guests
About this venue
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.
Our event spaces
Ceremony & Cocktail Reception Lawn
Waterfront estate with lush, seasonal flowers lining the shore, breathtaking views of the lake, rolling hills and stunning sunsets as your backdrop.
Vows can be exchanged on the lawns, where tranquil water, breathtaking views and lake breezes will create an enchanting experience. Following your ceremony, guests have an easy transition into your cocktail reception as they are greeted with passed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the terrace and lawn. Watch the sunset over the rolling hills and relax with live music or have fun with lawn games until the festivities inside begin!
Guest capacity
100-250 Seated
100-250 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
$1550 ceremony fee
The Ballroom
Enjoy the comforts of an elegant ballroom with the natural beauty of the shimmering lake, rolling hills and breathtaking sunsets.
The ballroom features eight-foot arched picture windows which bathe the floor in natural light and provide stunning views of the lake. Crystal chandeliers also adorn the room and cast a warm glow over the festivities. As candlelight bounces off the stunning glassware and tablescape, your guests will enjoy a fabulous meal created by our in-house culinary team. And don't forget a cocktail from our original 1940's stunning mahogany bar.
Guest capacity
100-235 Seated
100-235 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
-Customized Seating with Varied Round Tables for 8-12 Guests. -White Chiavari Chairs, White Table-Linens and a Variety of Napkin Colors. -Beautiful Table China, Glassware and Cutlery. -The Candlewood Inn Seating/Escort Cards -Glass Hurricane with Pillar Candle Centerpiece -Votive Candles & Table Numbers
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Ceremony & Cocktail Reception Lawn
Waterfront estate with lush, seasonal flowers lining the shore, breathtaking views of the lake, rolling hills and stunning sunsets as your backdrop.
Vows can be exchanged on the lawns, where tranquil water, breathtaking views and lake breezes will create an enchanting experience. Following your ceremony, guests have an easy transition into your cocktail reception as they are greeted with passed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the terrace and lawn. Watch the sunset over the rolling hills and relax with live music or have fun with lawn games until the festivities inside begin!
Guest capacity
100-250 Seated
100-250 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
$1550 ceremony fee
The Ballroom
Enjoy the comforts of an elegant ballroom with the natural beauty of the shimmering lake, rolling hills and breathtaking sunsets.
The ballroom features eight-foot arched picture windows which bathe the floor in natural light and provide stunning views of the lake. Crystal chandeliers also adorn the room and cast a warm glow over the festivities. As candlelight bounces off the stunning glassware and tablescape, your guests will enjoy a fabulous meal created by our in-house culinary team. And don't forget a cocktail from our original 1940's stunning mahogany bar.
Guest capacity
100-235 Seated
100-235 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
-Customized Seating with Varied Round Tables for 8-12 Guests. -White Chiavari Chairs, White Table-Linens and a Variety of Napkin Colors. -Beautiful Table China, Glassware and Cutlery. -The Candlewood Inn Seating/Escort Cards -Glass Hurricane with Pillar Candle Centerpiece -Votive Candles & Table Numbers
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Candlewood Inn packages
The Candlewood Inn Reception Package
100-235 guests
Peak pricing $100-200
Off-peak pricing $90-150
An elegant yet simple package providing a memorable culinary experience, impeccable service and breathtaking views.
- Private, Single Function Event Venue
- Beautiful Waterfront Ceremony
- Outdoor and Indoor Cocktail Hour Space
- Stunning Lakefront Ballroom
- Dedicated Event Manager
- Two Personal Bridal Attendants
- Your Own Private Bridal Suite with Refreshments
- Coat Room Attendant, if needed
- 5 Hour Premium Open Bar with Wine, Liquor & Beer
- Two Specialty Cocktails
- Bottles of Red & White Wine on Each Table
- Champagne Toast for all Guests
- Butler Passed Hot & Cold Hors d’oeuvres
- Two Cocktail Hour Stations
- Plated Dinner Service or Gourmet Dinner Stations
- Tiered Wedding Cake Prepared by our Pastry Chef
- Tableside Coffee & Tea Service
- Beautiful Table China, Glassware, Cutlery
- White Chivari Chairs & Table Linen
- Glass Hurricane with Pilar Candle Centerpiece
- Votive Candles & Table Numbers
Available services that can be provided by The Candlewood Inn
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event staff
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
9 reviews
The perfect venue!
My husband and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding day, and so much of that is thanks to The Candlewood Inn and their amazing team! Krista, the event manager, was truly outstanding from day one! From the planning process to the big day, she made everything so seamless and stress-free. Her attention to detail and calm demeanor were such a comfort, and she made sure every moment went off without a hitch. The staff at Candlewood was phenomenal—so polite, attentive, and professional. They were always on point, making sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. And the food? Absolutely DELICIOUS! Our guests are still raving about it. I have a food allergy, and they were so accommodating, making sure everything was safe for me to eat! The venue itself was stunning, especially the beautiful lake view, which created the most breathtaking backdrop for our ceremony and photos. It added so much to the magic of the day! We are beyond grateful for the team at Candlewood Inn and the perfect day they helped us create!
10-06-24
Amazing experience. Krista was so helpful from the start, always answering all my emails and making sure everything was the way we wanted it to be! The staff the day of our wedding was great! They were all so helpful and always nearby when we needed anything!
Exceptional
From the moment we started planning our wedding at The Candlewood Inn, the staff was incredibly quick, responsive, and available for any questions or concerns we had. Their whimsical and romantic lake venue provided a beautiful setting that exceeded our expectations. The team was attentive, responsive, and available throughout the entire wedding process, ensuring everything was executed flawlessly from start to finish. We received countless compliments from our guests about the stunning venue, the exceptional service, and the overall wedding experience. The Candlewood Inn's ability to bring our vision to life and their dedication to ensuring our day was perfect truly made this the wedding of our dreams.
Amazing beyond expectation!
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!
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