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16 Amazing Wedding Venues in Fairfield County, CT

Natasha Miller

Connecticut's beauty offers the perfect backdrop in every season. After over a decade of photographing weddings in Fairfield County, we've gathered a list of our favorite venues for your dream ceremony and unforgettable reception.

A meticulously restored estate in Ridgefield, CT, the Lounsbury House is a wedding venue boasting historic authenticity. This mansion is one of Ridgefield’s most romantic and historic wedding ceremony & reception site. Available exclusively to one special event per day, their estate is a unique combination of history, serenity & beauty. The Ridgefield community is proud of its historic landmark, and the staff loves seeing it transformed into a space for couples to celebrate their commitment.

Venue Highlights

  • Can accommodate indoor and outdoor weddings

  • White wainscoting adorns the rooms throughout the mansion, while floral wallpaper and neutral-colored walls create a traditional look.

  • There are beautiful chandeliers throughout the mansion, and the furnishings and decor have been restored to their original grandeur, while also boasting an understated look with washes of neutral colors.

  • Outside are perfectly landscaped gardens as well as a gazebo, pergola, and fountain.

  • Interior rooms include the grand foyer, a conference room, and a meeting room, all bursting with refinement and romance.

Capacity

  • Accommodates up to 150 guests

Contact Information

  • Visit their website or call them at 203.438.6962. You can also email them at info@lounsburyhouse.org.

  • Address: 316 Main Street Ridgefield, CT 06877

With a mix of multi-functional spaces, state-of-the-art AV capabilities, and onsite catering, The Village is a great venue to host weddings and more.
The Village’s event spaces provide the perfect backdrops for events of all types and sizes. Their in-house team of event experts will help identify the best space to fit all event ensuring that every event hosted at The Village is a success. The Village offers full event production services from conception through execution.

Venue Highlights

  • With different style spaces and indoor/outdoor options, this venue has 5 different spaces available, accommodating weddings of all sizes.

Capacity

  • The Studio & Studio Patio- 300 Reception, 180 Seated

  • The House & The Roof- 200 Reception, 150 Seated

  • The Wheel Restaurant & Bar- 250 Reception, 156 Seated

  • The Private Dining Room- 14 Seated

  • Cisco Brewers at The Village- 200 Reception, 120 Seated

Contact Information

  • You can email The Village at events@thevillagestamford.com, or visit their website.

  • Address: 4 Star Point Stamford, CT 06902

The Delamar Greenwich Harbor is a luxury hotel offering spacious guestrooms & suites, a relaxing spa, and venues for weddings. Herb and citrus trees outside recreate the air of southern France, and 500 feet of private dock come together as a stunning backdrop for photographs, ceremonies and arrivals and departures by boat.

Venue Highlights

  • The Antibes Ballroom has tall glass doors that lead to a beautiful waterfront terrace and the marina, which runs the length of the hotel’s entire architectural structure. This provides a unique and scenic setting for your event.

  • The ballroom is adjacent to the hotel’s restaurant, l’escale, and enjoys prompt service and distinctive catering.

  • The hotel offers discounted rates on blocks of 10 or more overnight rooms.

Capacity

  • Accommodates up to 200 people

Contact Information

  • Beautiful waterfront views of historic buildings

  • Features vaulted ceilings and grand chandeliers

  • A four-star chef and a gourmet menu that presents numerous dining packages and can be tailored by either adding or excluding certain elements and dishes

The grounds at this venue are absolutely beautiful. Perfect for large or small groups, they provide an outdoor event space as well as two dining rooms inside to choose from. Tamarack's 55,000 square foot grand clubhouse sits on the highest point of the property and with its stunning views of the golf course and Connecticut landscape, it's the perfect venue for weddings, parties, and special events.

Venue Highlights

  • Offers both indoor and outdoor event spaces

  • Main dining room seats 220 guests.

  • Private dining room seats 40 guests.

Capacity

  • Accommodates 40-220 guests

Contact Information

The Stamford Museum and Nature Center has two gorgeous venues on a 118+ acre campus.

We recently photographed a micro-wedding at their award-winning Farmhouse which seats up to 150 guests and has beautiful views of the farm from their deck.

The ceremony took place outdoors at the Fedele Family Farmhouse which was especially perfect for a fall wedding with New England’s picturesque foliage as your backdrop.

The staff at SM&NC is super friendly and flexible to work with to plan a wedding of your dreams.

Their other venue is Bendel Mansion, which we had the pleasure of both hosting and photographing parties there.

This mansion was built as the country retreat of Henri Bendel in the style of a 19th-century European estate that once hosted guests of the Gilded Age. How cool is that?

There is an on-site art gallery, planetarium, and beautiful rooms with high ceilings adorned with twinkle lights for your wedding that can host up to 150 guests.

You can also plan for a fully outdoor wedding and reception, which is sort of like a third venue SM&NC offers.

We highly recommend you take a look at their virtual tours or schedule a visit with their event planner, Jeanette Gromko (contact information below).

Venue Highlights

  • Two gorgeous, charming venues that make for a unique wedding celebration

  • Picturesque landscape

  • Flexible and affordable

Max Capacity

  • 150 guests

Stamford Nature Center Contact Information

If you’re planning a beach wedding, the Pavillions at Penfield Beach are a wonderful venue for you.

They have two venues located right on the beach so you can have your ceremony on the sand just steps away from cocktail hour and your reception.

The Penfield Pavillion can host up to 180 guests.

It has beautiful, high cathedral ceilings and a covered deck facing the Long Island Sound.

The Jacky Durrell Pavillion is the smaller of the two venues which seat up to 125 guests and has similar panoramic views of the sound.

We’ve had the pleasure of photographing weddings at both venues at Penfield Beach and highly recommend them for the gorgeous views and flexibility if you’re planning a beach wedding.

Venue Highlights

  • Location, location, location! Situated right on the beach, you can’t beat the views of the Long Island Sound.

  • Flexibility — the venues can be transformed into the beach wedding of your dreams.

  • Outdoor space — both venues have decks facing the beach which is perfect for cocktail hour, and especially gorgeous during sunset.

Capacity

  • Penfield Pavillion — 180 guests

  • Jacky Durrell Pavillion — 125 guests

Contact Information

  • Visit their website to see if your date is available or call 203.256.3191

  • Address: 323 Fairfield Beach Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

The Longshore Pavillion is an ONTHEMARC event space that offers a beautiful outdoor venue for your wedding and a huge tent with wood floors.

Tented weddings are very popular and in-demand given the current environment and now with CT’s Covid-19 guidelines for weddings and social events, you can have up to 200 guests outdoors starting March 19th, 2021.

The 2.4-acre property at Longshore Pavillion includes a private beachfront with endless views of the Long Island Sound, a lush great lawn, sailcloth tent, and restrooms.

ONTHEMARC would be your exclusive caterer for your wedding day — they are amazing, check them out on Instagram and tell me your mouth isn’t watering!

Venue Highlights

  • Beautiful sailcloth tent with solid wood floors and gorgeous views of the sound

  • A safe, outdoor space to host up to 200 guests since 2021

  • Flexibility to design the outdoor and tented wedding of your dreams!

Capacity

  • Up to 250 guests for a seated dinner

  • Up to 1,500 for a casual affair

Contact Information

  • Contact ONTHEMARC on their website to see if your date is available.

  • Address: 48 Calf Pasture Beach Rd, Norwalk, CT 06855

Waveny House is located at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT and it’s by far one of our favorite places to shoot engagement and family sessions.

In the center of the park is Waveny House, a large Tudor mansion built in 1912 for the Lewis Lapham family and was purchased by the Town of New Canaan in 1967.

The house features a grand hall perfect for your reception and a beautiful patio for a cocktail hour overlooking the lush grounds.

We also love the walled garden if you’re planning a small outdoor ceremony.

Waveny truly offers a special venue for you to host your wedding year-round — and your photographs will be gorgeous!

Venue Highlights

  • Majestic mansion overlooking over 300 acres of CT countryside — one of our favorite places to shoot!

  • Beautiful walled garden for a small outdoor wedding

  • The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019!

Capacity

  • Up to 160 guests

Contact Information

  • Contact the Recreation Department Office at 203.594.3600 to make an appointment to tour the facility.

  • Address: 677 South Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840

Rolling Hills offers a gorgeous backdrop for your wedding.

Located on over 300 acres, the views at Rolling Hills are truly majestic.

The ballroom is great for large gatherings (up to 280 guests) and features huge windows to enjoy the views from indoors.

The staff provides top-notch service and will work with you or your planner to design all the details for the wedding of your dreams.

Schedule a tour at Rolling Hills Country Club to view the four-event rooms including the newly renovated clubhouse and the Ambler Room and Veranda.

This venue will provide you and your guests an upscale experience with lots of features including on-site catering, a gorgeous bridal suite, and much more.

Venue Highlights

  • Gorgeous well-manicured landscape

Capacity

  • Up to 280 guests

Contact Information

  • Fill out their form to see if your date is available and to schedule a tour.

  • Address: 333 Hurlbutt St, Wilton, CT 06897

The Inn at Longshore is another beautiful ONTHEMARC venue on the Long Island sound and host to an 18-hole golf course in Westport.

This venue offers a stunning indoor/outdoor space with gorgeous waterfront views.

The Inn hosts only one event at a time and has 12 guest rooms.

Similar to Longshore Pavillion, ONTHEMARC would be your exclusive caterer for your wedding day with delectable seasonal selections— check out some of their amazing food photos.

Venue Highlights

  • Gorgeous venue for all seasons — beautiful waterfront views

  • Delectable seasonal menus by ONTHEMARC

  • Guest rooms available

Capacity

  • Up to 300 guests

Contact Information

  • Address: 260 Compo Rd S, Westport, CT 06880

  • Fill out their form to see if your date is available and to schedule a tour.

The Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, CT is another venue that can accommodate both intimate and grand-scale weddings of up to 1,200 guests!

The convenience of having guest rooms, on-site catering, and luxury services will make your wedding planning easier.

There are so many beautiful spots for photos here.

The interior feels like you’re in a tropical resort!

There are three venues you can choose from to plan your dream wedding in Connecticut.

Venue Highlights

  • Perfect for intimate to grand-scale celebrations

  • Plenty of rooms available for guests

  • Outstanding on-site catering

Capacity

  • Up to 1,200 guests (as grand-scale as it gets!)

Contact Information

  • Fill out their form to see if your date is available and to schedule a tour.

  • Address: 1800 E Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich, CT 06870

(Photographed by Kamelot Productions)

LaKota Oaks is located on 66 acres of gorgeous scenery in Norwalk, CT.

There are so many beautiful spots for wedding photos here.

The on-site catering is outstanding and the service is top-notch! LaKota Oaks was voted “Best of Weddings” in 2018 & 2019 by The Knot and earned a Couples Choice Award by WeddingWire.

Their staff makes your wedding planning and special day hassle-free.

Their newly renovated ballroom is a must see!

There are also 121 guest rooms to accommodate traveling guests.

(Photographed by Kamelot Productions)

Venue Highlights

  • Gorgeous grounds and venues to host weddings of all sizes

  • Outstanding on-site catering

  • Plenty of guest rooms

  • Wedding planning services

Capacity

  • Up to 200 guests

Contact Information

  • Call Amy Sciarretta, Event Sales Coordinator (203) 561-2792 to see if your date is available and to schedule a tour. You can visit their website here.

  • Address: 32 Weed Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850

Note: Private events must be sponsored by a Woodway member.

If your family is a member of the Woodway Country Club or if your wedding can be sponsored by a member, you can plan a classically elegant wedding here with the beautiful golf course as your backdrop.

Their beautiful terrace is perfect for cocktail hour and the sunset views on the course are spectacular.

The Woodway staff and service are top-notch and the cuisine is delicious.

The ballroom is classic with a beautiful chandelier in the center that creates gorgeous warm lighting for your reception.

Venue Highlights

  • Beautiful golf course and terrace

  • Outstanding on-site catering

  • Great for weddings of all sizes

Capacity

  • Up to 400 guests

Contact Information

  • Address: 540 Hoyt St, Darien, CT 06820

  • Visit the club or call (203) 322-1661 to see if your date is available and to schedule a tour.

We love photographing events at the Stamford Yacht Club. The culinary team is one of the best and your guests will indeed be raving about the food and service.

The Front Lawn is perfect for an outdoor cocktail hour with views of the sunset over the harbor.

You can even plan to have your wedding ceremony in the small beach area if you wish. The dock provides a great spot for wedding photos.

If you’re looking for a versatile wedding venue, this club has it all to host a memorable celebration. Their Events team will help you plan every detail along the way from menus to entertainment.

Venue Highlights

  • Waterfront views of Stamford Harbor

  • Delicious cuisine and top-notch service

  • Indoor/outdoor space for weddings of all sizes

Capacity

  • Contact the club for more information.

Contact Information

  • Contact (203) 323 – 3161 for a tour and to see if your date is available.

  • Address: 97 Ocean Dr W, Stamford, CT 06902

The Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s on the border of Stamford and Darien, CT has some of the best food we’ve ever tasted at a wedding! It’s also easy to get to the venue, right off exit 9 on I-95, and has beautiful water views, especially at sunset.

They have 6 different suites to accommodate weddings & events of all sizes up to 450 guests. The team is super professional and experienced and will make your wedding planning easier.

Venue Highlights

  • Perfect for intimate to grand-scale celebrations

  • The wedding dinner menu is outstanding!

  • Waterfront property

Capacity

  • Up to 450 guests

Contact Information

  • Address: 2748 Boston Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820

  • Call 203.325.9979 or email sales@watersedgeatgiovannis.com to see if your date is available and to schedule a tour.

For couples seeking a venue in Fairfield County, the exquisite Townhouse is a must to include on your wedding venue list. Located in Greenwich, CT, this modern venue provides elegant decor, upscale service, unique menus, a ceremony and reception space, and beautiful, accommodating suites for the newlyweds, wedding party, and guests.

Venue Highlights

  • Perfect for modern-style celebrations

  • The outdoor space and its greenery is a gorgeous backdrop

  • Indoor and outdoor event space

Capacity

  • Up to 150 guests

Contact Information

  • Address: 1114 East Putnam Avenue Greenwich, Connecticut, 06878

  • Call 203.698.6980 or email jhouse@jhousegreenwich.com to see if your date is available and to schedule a tour.

BONUS! Venue’s Located Right Outside of Fairfield County

The Riverview is located in the picturesque Weatogue area of Simsbury, Connecticut. With indoor space, outdoor space, and overall architectural grandeur, this stunning venue is a true gem.

It is a modern event venue with dramatic classical design elements and palatial indoor & outdoor spaces; all in a secluded setting on the quiet shores of the Farmington River.

Venue Highlights

  • From the lobby through to the Grand Ballroom, are the building’s gorgeous crystal chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows, cathedral ceilings, and polished granite dance floor.

  • Waterfront setting on the banks of the Farmington River

  • Private, romantic covered patios ideal for outdoor wedding ceremonies

Capacity

  • Accommodates up to 300 guests

Contact Information

  • Visit their website or call them at 860.651.5005

  • Address: 10 Winslow Place, Weatogue, CT 06089

This enchanting industrial event space is a vibrant and versatile setting that is incredibly beautiful for a wedding space. The Lace Factory radiates vintage charm, and can accomodate up at 225 people for larger weddings or up to 49 people for more intimate wedding in their Riverview Room.

Overlooking the Connecticut River, it dates back to the 1800s where it housed a lace factory that was a cornerstone of the local community. Now, it has been given a facelift to provide weddings of all shapes and sizes with a splendid backdrop that make for beautiful photos and ambience.

Venue Highlights

  • There is a bridal (or) bachelor suite on-site and The Riverview Room is a great place for either a rehearsal dinner, the morning after brunch or a small intimate wedding.

  • Their partnership with the Essex Steam Train offers you the opportunity to arrive in style on their historic Pullman coach.

  • They offer a sensational selection of services for you to pick and choose from to create the perfect package to fit your specific needs and desires.

Capacity

  • Up to 225 guests for a seated dinner

Contact Information

The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station features stunning grounds with a beautiful interior. Located outside is a fountain surrounded by manicured shrubs and flowers. The venue also features picturesque riverside views of the Goodspeed Opera House and accessible wooden docks.

Inside, a spacious lobby with a grand two-story staircase leads to the ballroom and dressing-room suites. Located at the center of the room is a hardwood dance floor with easy access from all sides. Connected to the venue is an outdoor glass-roof atrium used to host ceremonies or cocktail hours.

Venue Highlights

  • Beautiful waterfront views of historic buildings

  • Features vaulted ceilings and grand chandeliers

  • A four-star chef and a gourmet menu that presents numerous dining packages and can be tailored by either adding or excluding certain elements and dishes

Capacity

  • Up to 300 guests for a seated dinner

Contact Information

  • Visit their website or call them at 860.345.4100

  • Address: 55 Bridge Road, Haddam, CT 06438