Connecticut Wedding Venues
If you’re looking for Connecticut wedding venues and wondering how they actually feel on a wedding day, you’re in the right place. As a photographer, I get to experience these spaces from the inside, watching how light moves, how people gather, and how the day unfolds. Below are Connecticut wedding venues I’ve photographed and genuinely loved working in!
Aria
Aria is elegance dialed up but with a heart. Couples keep saying the moment they toured, they didn’t just like the ballroom, they felt taken care of. Big sweeping staircases, a beautiful chapel, gardens, and grand ballrooms with high ceilings and chandeliers give you that fairytale backdrop. But it’s the service people remember: the bridal attendant who gently reminds you to eat, the maître d’ who adjusts timings without stress, the way the venue flexes with you if plans shift. Guests rave that the food isn’t just good, it’s talked about for weeks afterwards. Aria feels expansive and luxurious, yet warm and personal from first hello to last dance
• See more from a May wedding at Aria
Aqua Turf Club
Aqua Turf Club feels like hitting that sweet balance between polished elegance and fun. Couples love that the team is responsive from tour right through last dance (there are regular shoutouts about how detail-oriented and kind everyone was). The food gets rave reviews for both flavor and portions (guests still talk days later about seconds and those late-night “to-go” boxes). The rooms- the Wagon Room, the chapel, the glass-rooms- offer plenty of versatility, so if weather shifts you’re covered without killing the vibe. And photographers often mention how beautiful the grounds are for portraits, even on overcast days.
• See more from a July wedding at Aqua Turf Club
Avon Old Farms Hotel
Avon Old Farms Hotel is the definition of classic New England charm. Picture rustic beams, cozy fireplaces, and countryside views that feel straight out of a postcard. It’s elegant without being over the top, and so welcoming for guests. It’s the kind of place where you can have that timeless inn vibe while still keeping things relaxed and comfortable.
• See more from a November Avon Old Farms Hotel Wedding
Gwyn Careg Inn
Gwyn Careg Inn in Pomfret honestly feels like you’ve stumbled onto a secret estate in Europe. Think ivy-covered stone walls, dreamy gardens, and so much old-world charm tucked away in the Connecticut countryside. It’s quiet, romantic, and full of storybook vibes: perfect for couples who want their day to feel like a fairytale without leaving New England.
• See more from a September Gwyn Careg Inn Wedding
Hartford City Hall
Hartford City Hall is like elegance and history decided to elope together. From the moment you step under its skylight and up the sweeping marble staircases, it feels cinematic. Couples love how airy and architectural the atrium is; the natural light pouring through grand windows, the ornate details, the golden glow that even cloudy days can’t dim. There’s something powerful about saying “I do” in a place that has civic gravitas but still lets you make it all about you. It’s great for micro-weddings or elopements: simple, beautiful, and resonant. Bonus: you’re just steps from Hartford’s best photo spots and places to celebrate afterward.
• See more from an October elopement at Hartford City Hall
The Mansion at Bald Hill
The Mansion at Bald Hill is this gorgeous historic estate tucked away in the quiet countryside of Woodstock. It’s got all the elegance: grand architecture, sweeping lawns, and refined details but it still feels warm and welcoming instead of stuffy. I love that it balances timeless sophistication with that cozy New England charm, making it perfect for couples who want a setting that feels both upscale and intimate.
• See more from a September Mansion at Bald Hill Wedding
Lighthouse Point Park
Lighthouse Point Park is one of the most iconic coastal spots in Connecticut. With its historic carousel, sandy beaches, and that gorgeous lighthouse looking out over the water, it feels playful and nostalgic all at once. It’s the kind of place where you can sneak away for golden-hour photos by the waves and then party with the carousel horses with the sound of the ocean in the background.
• See more from an April micro-wedding at Lighthouse Point Park
• See more from an October wedding at Lighthouse Point Park
Allen Tree Farm
Allen Hill Farm is rustic magic meets intentional details. It sits on hundreds of acres that once were dairy and Christmas tree grounds, and couples often mention how all the trees, the fields, and the rolling hills make you feel like you’ve escaped city life without going too far. The barn has real New England post-and-beam charm, with string lights overhead and enough space inside so guests feel cozy, not squished. One wedding ended by the fire pit with blankets, cocktails, and the golden sunset hitting the treetops. Whether it’s shouting “I do” by the river’s edge, dancing under twinkle lights inside the barn, or wandering out for sunset photos in the orchard, Allen Hill Farm gives you that somewhere-between-farm-and-fairytale energy.
• See more from a May wedding at Lighthouse Point Park
Roseland Cottage
If fairytales had a summer home, Roseland Cottage might be it. Couples describe everything from “perfect lawn blooms” to guests raving about the house tour during cocktail hour. The gardens, boxwood hedges, flowering trees, and the crisp pink Gothic Revival architecture (juicy details like etchings in the windows and jewel-toned parlors) give photo moments all over the place. The team there (especially Laurie) is praised for being deeply helpful, flexible, and kind, even helping move tables under cover, pulling up pop-up tents at the last minute, and making guests with children feel totally included. It’s intimate, historic, artistic, and lovingly preserved, all in one iconic corner of rural CT.
• See more from an October wedding at Roseland Cottage
• See more from a June wedding at Roseland Cottage
The Pond House
The Pond House is right in the middle of Hartford’s Elizabeth Park. It is surrounded by rose gardens, water views, and endless greenery everywhere you look. The Pond House gets steady praise for fresh, creative menus and a staff that keeps everything humming. Couples love that it feels nothing like a cookie-cutter banquet hall and that Elizabeth Park gives endless photo options.
• See more from an October Pond House Wedding
Wanna see a venue that’s even more relaxed? Actually…it’s not really a venue at all. But lemme show you this backyard wedding in Connecticut!
Are you looking for a photographer? Not only have I photographed at each of these venues, but I have 12 years of experience documenting weddings throughout New England!
I love working with couples who laugh easily, feel deeply, and aren’t worried about doing things “right.” The kind of people who want to fully exist and be present inside their wedding day. That’s where the real stuff lives. Let’s talk it out!
