Love is LOVE! 10 Connecticut Venues That Welcome LGBTQ+ Weddings
Searching for that perfect LGBTQ-friendly wedding venue in Connecticut? These venues welcome love of all kinds—regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. They're inclusive of gay, lesbian, and other queer couples—in fact, their doors are open to everyone. Because let’s get one thing straight: Love is LOVE!
Saint Clements Castle
Portland, Connecticut
Fab Features: glamorous estate modeled after the 16th-century castles of Europe • exchange vows on the meticulously manicured lawns with scenic river views • 2 magnificent ballrooms provide an elegant setting for receptions
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Mystic Aquarium
Stonington, CT
Fab Features: stunning interactive indoor & outdoor spaces will awe your guests (and your fee goes towards funding further research and preservation) • say "I do" alongside the extraordinary belugas, then join your guests to explore the gorgeous galleries, filled with colorful fish and fascinating exhibits • enjoy delectable, curated menus from on-site caterer Lancer Hospitality
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
South Farms
Morris, CT
Fab Features: stunning pastoral views can be found from every corner of this rustic venue and working farm • exquisite modern events facility nestled within the historic Sam Paletsky Barn • exchange vows on the expansive lawns framed by lush natural landscaping and rolling hills
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Society Room of Hartford
Hartford, Connecticut
Fab Features: stately manor designed by Frederik Law Olmstead • ceremonies in the lush garden or beneath towering trees • luxurious accommodations on site or at their nearby sister property, The Cottage House
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Lounsbury House
Ridgefield, CT
Fab Features: elegant 1896 landmark for ultra-romantic events • al fresco ceremonies under a lovely white pergola are set against the stunning manicured gardens • intimate events are stunning inside the historic mansion or on the expansive patio, which overlooks the impeccable grounds
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Guilford Yacht Club
Guilford, Connecticut
Fab Features: al fresco ceremonies with a backdrop of the virgin salt marshes • tented celebrations on the expansive lawn • intimate receptions on the flagstone patio
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Interlaken Inn
Lakeville, Connecticut
Fab Features: charming, historic inn & resort • exchange vows next to a peaceful lake, in the gardens, or under the tented pavilion • weekend wedding packages include use of their cozy 83 guest rooms
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
Greenwich, CT
Fab Features: glass-enclosed Atrium, with its breathtaking views of palm trees and manicured gardens, is flooded with natural light • al fresco receptions in the Suncourt, with its billowing white silk ceiling, or indoors in the elegant Regency Ballroom • upscale lodging and easy access to NYC, Westchester, and Connecticut
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Mansion at Bald Hill
Woodstock, Connecticut
Fab Features: former landmark mansion-turned-premier restaurant and Bed & Breakfast • the ballroom boasts a lavish bar, dance floor, and decorative arched wood-truss design • the expansive patio sports an outdoor fireplace, fountain, and decorative waterfall
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Inn at Middletown Hotel
Middletown, Connecticut
Fab Features: the colonial-style inn boasts a beautiful red-brick façade and a two-story curving staircase • intimate celebrations in the mahogany paneled Patriot Room • large picture windows overlook Middleton’s historic Main Street—voted “America’s Most Romantic Main Street” by The Huffington Post
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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