The 5 best wedding venues in New Haven, Connecticut

Newlyweds pose for a photo at the New Haven Lawn Club.

The Top venue Picks for Your New Haven Wedding

Finding the perfect venue is often the first, and arguably the hardest decision in the entire wedding planning process! The look of your venue will have a huge impact on how your wedding photos come out, for example.

We’re lucky to have so many incredible spots here in New Haven. From historic landmarks to elegant estates, check out the best wedding venues!

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Anthony's Ocean View

Arguably one of the best known wedding venues in New Haven, and probably in the entire state of Connecticut too! Anthony’s Ocean View features an incredible outdoor and waterfront ceremony space with palm trees — yes, palm trees! The indoor spaces are equally great, they offer three different ballrooms with capacity for 75-550 guests. Prices for a full-day wedding start around $13,000.

New Haven Lawn Club

The NHLC is obviously mostly known for tennis and it’s amazing pool, but they also host weddings. Just like Anthony’s above, they have multiple ballrooms and smaller gathering places for weddings of all sizes. The main ballroom can host up to 500 guests whereas the lounge is better suited for more intimate affairs with a max guest capacity of 70-100 people. Pricing for 50 guests starts at $17,000.

Bride and groom kissing after having jumped in the pool at the New Haven Lawn Club

Amarante's Sea Cliff

Right on the water is Amarante’s Sea Cliff. This is another venue in New Haven that’s also pretty well known in New England and draws couples in from not just the New Haven area. Amarante’s has been around since 1948 and is definitely one of the better waterfront venues in CT. Their ceremony fee is $950 and then, prices are based on guest count. You can expect to pay about $14,000 to $17,000 for a 100 person wedding during the peak months between May and October.

The Estate

The Estate is a luxury wedding venue near East Shore Park. The mansion at The Estate sits on 12 acres of perfectly manicured outdoor spaces and gardens. This is a venue that is ideal for couples who are thinking of something intimate, yet spectacular. With a maximum capacity of 150 guests, nearlyweds who are looking for a timeless and classic aesthetic for pictures will definitely want to check them out! Starting prices for peak dates are estimated to be around $9,000.

A military couple cuts their wedding cake with a sword at Cascade wedding venue in Hamden, CT.

Cascade Fine Catering

Cascade Fine Catering is a wedding venue and catering service in Hamden, CT. As you might expect, they offer full-service wedding packages with multiple catering options. The main ballroom can handle up to 375 guests, but they also offer rooms for smaller weddings. The garden room can accommodate up to 140, for example. This venue is a pretty good option for couples who want everything in the same place and do not want to move at all on their wedding day! Pricing starts at $13,000 for a 100 person wedding on a Saturday. Off-season events and other weekdays are typically priced lower.

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