Top Guilford Venues

• Spaces for 210-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom

The New Haven Lawn Club is more than just a venue—it's an embodiment of exceptional service and refined elegance. We recognize the significance of every wedding or special event and are committed to ensuring each detail is not just attended to, but celebrated. Our venue boasts a collection of elegant rooms designed to captivate your guests and provide a dynamic ambiance that evolves throughout the evening. The layout allows for seamless transitions, ensuring a delightful change of scenery as your event unfolds. Our approach to décor is characterized by a perfect balance of stunning aesthetics and effortless simplicity. This thoughtful combination allows each guest to infuse their personal touch into the space, making it uniquely theirs while maintaining an overall sense of refined sophistication. Let us elevate your experience at the New Haven Lawn Club, where every moment is curated to exceed expectations and create lasting memories.

Host Your Event at the Historic High Lane Club Looking for a unique and memorable setting for your next event? The High Lane Club, a designated historic landmark in North Haven, Connecticut, offers timeless elegance and modern amenities in one distinctive venue. The clubhouse features a spacious ballroom with a stage, adjustable lighting, and original hardwood floors, which opens onto a covered deck—also equipped with lighting—that overlooks the beautifully maintained grounds. Downstairs, guests can enjoy a newly decorated lounge, perfect for smaller or more intimate gatherings, complete with comfortable seating areas and a pool table. For a one-of-a-kind experience, the Club also offers a historic six-lane duckpin bowling alley, available for private rental. Set amid lush landscapes and classic architecture, the High Lane Club provides a charming backdrop for weddings, celebrations, meetings, and community events—all within a piece of North Haven’s history.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The past and the present collide as you enter Barcade! Experience the nostalgia and atmosphere of a vintage arcade combined with a fully stocked bar with craft cocktails, an expertly curated selection of American craft beer, and elevated pub food fresh from our kitchen. Barcade provides a unique nightlife experience where you and your guests can engage in friendly competition, enjoying the most definitive classic video games and pinball machines of all time, plus impossibly hard-to-find titles from our extensive and unparalleled game collection. For over two decades, Barcade has built a legendary reputation for serving the finest American craft beer. Each location boasts 24 taps, prominently featured at the center of the bar, with a rotating lineup of brews showcased on the chalkboard above and updated daily in our printed beer menu. Each menu provides detailed descriptions to guide your choice, and our Cicerone-trained bartenders are always ready to help you find the perfect pour. Not a beer lover? No worries—we also offer a full selection of spirits, custom cocktails, hard seltzers, hard ciders, and plenty of non-alcoholic options. Barcade hosts all kinds of events, large and small: holiday parties, corporate happy hours, team building events, anniversaries, bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays, engagement parties, family friendly events, bar and bat mitzvahs, and film and photo shoots. Party packages come standard with drinks, food, and tokens or are fully customizable at a variety of price points including open bar and top shelf open bar. Food options include a variety of hand-held items, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free items, available both by platter or as an unlimited buffet. Experience add-ons include game tournaments, pinball tutorials, beer tastings, swag bags, and photo booth rentals. Hours listed are normal operating hours. Event bookings are available outside of normal operating hours.

• Spaces for 12-90 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 4 Total Spaces

Modern Hotel in Downtown New Haven: Enjoy a modern travel and lifestyle experience at our downtown New Haven hotel. Get work done in our business center or host a business meeting or event in our modern meeting spaces. Keep up with your workout routine in our fitness center. Gather for locally inspired cuisine and craft beer at our restaurant and bar, 9 Squared. At the Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area, you enjoy the essentials that make it easy to flow between work and play when you travel. Hotel Amenities Government Travelers FEMA Approved Business Center Accessible Registration Desk EV Charging Station Accessible Business Center and/or Meeting Room/Rooms Accessible Entrance Mobile Check-in Accessible Hotel 24hr Reception Desk Elevator(s) Non-Smoking Hotel Lounge/Bar Free Hi-Speed Wireless Accessible Breakfast Room

• Spaces for 100-4,800 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces

Opened in 1954 and originally known as Oakdale Musical Theatre, this unique space primarily operated seasonally featuring the Westbury Music Fair and entertainers such as Englebert Humperdinck, Liberace, The Carpenters, and Dolly Parton. Today, this legendary venue is the perfect location to host your next corporate event, private concert, wedding, reception, business meeting or expo. Accommodating from 25 to 4,800 guests, our talented staff handles every detail, so you don’t have to!

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Nestled in the heart of central Connecticut, surrounded by meticulously designed gardens and sprawling across more than 100 acres of lush wooded parklands, stands the illustrious Wadsworth Mansion. This historic estate, crafted at the dawn of the 20th century, embodies the opulence and sophistication of the gilded age, characterized by its exquisite architecture and impeccable entertainment allure. Radiating timeless grace through its historic charm, this exclusive venue has earned its acclaim as the coveted "gem of Middletown." Since its establishment in the early 1900s, the Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill has been dedicated to hosting elegant gatherings. Nestled amid wooded parklands and meticulously groomed lawns, it epitomizes the essence of a classic country estate. Once a private residence frequented by New England's elite for lavish soirées and high-profile dinners, the Mansion now extends its historic grandeur and sophistication to couples seeking a truly timeless venue for their special celebration. For those seeking to exceed their guests' expectations, we warmly welcome you to discover the offerings of the Mansion. With 103 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, picturesque Beaux Arts-style ballrooms, sun-drenched south-facing floor-to-ceiling windows, and an expansive terrace boasting panoramic views, couples find inspiration in the history and architectural splendor to craft a wedding that aligns with their dreams. Embracing and honoring celebrations from all cultural backgrounds, we passionately believe in commemorating love in all its forms. For our corporate clientele, The Wadsworth Mansion offers an exclusive, elegant, unique experience for your next corporate meeting, retreat, or event. Our goal is to provide our clients an intimate and customized experience for gatherings with 10 guests or 200. Our staff will work with you to create a floor plan and layout that fits your needs. As only one event each day is hosted, our customers are treated to the exclusive use of the Mansion. Two ballrooms and a Loggia can be used for meeting space and dining. We offer a full or partial rental to meet the customer’s needs.

• Spaces for 15-240 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 4 Total Spaces

Saybrook Point Resort & Marina sits where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound in Old Saybrook, Connecticut — a full-service waterfront destination offering hotel accommodations, a full-service spa, on-site dining, and a working marina alongside its event spaces. The resort has spent more than 30 years hosting weddings and celebrations of all kinds, from intimate gatherings to receptions for up to 240 guests, with a professional events team that handles everything from ceremony logistics to custom catering. The Lighthouse Gallery, completely reimagined in 2019, serves as the resort's primary event venue — a spacious, elegantly appointed room with a fireplace and views of Long Island Sound that work as well for winter weddings as for summer receptions. Smaller celebrations find a natural home in the Wine Room, an intimate space anchored by a mahogany table and warming fireplace that seats up to 15. Outdoor options include the Compass Rose Terrace and the covered Pergola, both overlooking the resort's award-winning marina. Saybrook Point holds the distinction of being Connecticut's first Green Certified Hotel and first Clean Marina, reflecting a long-standing commitment to sustainability across its operations.

Studio 8 is a premier private event venue located in Milford, Connecticut. Spanning over 5,000 square feet, the space features an upscale ultra-lounge atmosphere with custom house lighting, an intelligent sound system, a 2,000-square-foot hardwood dance floor, and a large 50x16 sound stage. It specializes in hosting private celebrations up to 120 guests, including Milestone Birthdays, Sweet 16s, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Graduation Parties, Anniversaries, etc.

We are a historic church offering space rental for weddings, office space and parties.

Our Renaissance Room will accommodate a variety of guests from a simple luncheon to a formal banquet. Its antique finishes are complemented by polished cherry and rich mahogany. Textured linens are accented with the finest silver, crystal and china. Both rooms provide a beautiful view of the vineyards throughout the seasons. Within our spacious accommodations all events can take place under one roof unaffected by the weather. Our full service special events coordinators will help you plan all aspects of your affair including music, flowers, lodging and menu choices. Of course, no great event would be complete without a world-class wine. Raphael offers several distinctive choices including Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. Special tastings of our wines offered by a knowledgeable staff can be arranged as a part of your event. Let us provide you with an unforgettable experience in an unsurpassed setting in the wine country of the North Fork of Long Island.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Winery

Looking for a unique space to host your event? Whether it’s a wedding, birthday party, bridal or baby shower, rehearsal dinner or corporate event, one of our spaces will satisfy your needs. RGNY is absolutely magical – the vines, the white horses, the rustic/modern barn with string lights for the reception – it’s all the stuff of fairy tales. And, not to mention, there’s ample wine for your whole crew to enjoy the whole day and night! RGNY is one of Long Island’s finest vineyards. Here you’ll find the best of both worlds. Old world charm with a lovely setting resplendent with all of the amenities sought after for a wedding. With plenty of room for up to 200 guests, you’re sure to have an intimate ceremony and reception without the number of people being overwhelming. Whether you’re just holding the reception here, or you wish to hold both the ceremony and the reception, the price is all-inclusive. You’ll have a 5-hour window for receptions and a 5 and 1/2 hour window for a ceremony and a reception. No rush to hurry through and you’ll be given your choice of a variety of options. You’ll have your choice of a variety of catering vendors that are approved by the vineyard and you can also choose your own as long as they are approved by management and insured. Choose from several locations in the vineyard for your ceremony or choose the Gallery One Barn for all of the rustic charms you could ever want for your special day. Your guests will love the old world charm in a modern setting resplendent with the vineyards and flowers. Weddings With all the north fork charm,RGNY’s spaces include special comforts and updates for you and your guests. Our outdoor space showcases both our vineyard and horse pasture. Our barn offers modern bathrooms, a bridal suite, grooms’ loft, and air conditioning, all while maintaining rustic elegance. Couples are permitted to take photos inside the vineyard among the fruit and along the Parisian inspired hedges along the perimeter. RGNY can hold wedding ceremonies outside with the winery vines in the background and host cocktails outside behind their reception barn.

• Spaces for 220 Guests
• 1 Winery

WEDDINGS AT PALMER VINEYARDS Set in 55 acres of lush vineyards, Palmer offers a romantic and unique setting for your wedding day. The Tasting House overlooks lush vineyards and enjoys lovely, North Fork, sunset views. Guests can enjoy the Deck or kick up their heels in the 19th-century English Pub Tasting Room Site Rental Palmer Vineyards is closed to public the day of your wedding. We rent our space out to our guests for a 6 hour time frame. The rental fee is $15,000 on Saturdays and $12,000 on any other day of the week. This includes the use of our entire grounds, including the Tasting Room, Back Patio, Lawn Area, Pavilion and Farm House. Staffing and Security There is a $800 staffing fee for the use of Palmer Vineyards employees. 5 total staff members. This includes 2 managers and 3 servers on premise throughout the duration of the wedding. Palmer Staff is NOT responsible for the set up or breakdown of any party rentals, including tents, tables, chairs, lighting, and wedding décor. Palmer Vineyards requires the use of security to be present during the duration of the wedding. This is a fee of $200 is to be paid by the licensee. This is to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all of our guests during the wedding. Wine Wedding parties are required to purchase a minimum of 5 cases of wine at a 20% discount. You can mix and match various wines. Palmer Vineyards has the ability to pour NYS produced beer at the cost of the licensee. Any other alcoholic beverages are not permitted unless the proper contracts and permits are executed. Security Deposit A security deposit of $1,000 is due at the signing of the contract. This deposit is to protect Palmer Vineyards of any damages that may occur during the event. Payment All costs above are subject to NYS Sales Tax. A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the site rental is due at the signing of your contract. The remaining balance including the remainder of the Site Fee, The Staffing and Security Fee, and the Wine Purchase is due 30 days prior to the wedding date. Failure to pay in full 30 days prior to the event, the deposit is forfeited and Palmer Vineyards is free to rent the space that day. Limitations -PALMER is not licensed for food or liquor consumption. That is between you and your caterer. -While PALMER carries adequate insurance, for your own protection you need to evaluate what insurance you should get for any liability or damage that can occur to you or your guests on or off premise, or any liability or damage caused by you or your guests. -Most wedding parties have hired buses to transport their guests to protect them from driving while intoxicated and we strongly recommend you do the same for your own and your guests protection and happiness. -Please make sure you and your caterer agree to leave the premises in as good and clean a condition as when you arrived. The security deposit will be used to cover the cost of any damages to Palmer property and or additional garbage removal. -Local conditions require that there is no amplified music outdoors after 10pm. -Your security deposit will be refunded after you have settled your bill including wines and any other services we may have provided, such as cleaning or garbage disposal or repairs. -PALMER is only renting the space and is not liable in any for anything that may go wrong. Should PALMER be found liable, the wedding party agrees hereby to limit PALMER’s liability to no more than $100 and agrees further to indemnify PALMER for any liability that may result out of renting you the facility for your wedding party.

In summer 2022, Valerie Mnuchin and her father Robert Mnuchin debuted Léon, their first independent restaurant located on Shelter Island. Named after Valerie’s paternal grandfather, whose affinity for romantic European adventures and seaside destinations inform the restaurant’s setting, Léon is an inviting homage to the past with warm, natural materials and nods to unfussy, countryside French and Italian fare. A wood-burning hearth at the heart of the restaurant serves as its anchor, inspiring a Provençal-style menu showcasing regional ingredients. Now Open Seven Days a Week 5-10 pm Chef: Mason Lindahl Sous Chef: Armond Joseph General Manager: Chris Clark

• Spaces for 12 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Meeting Space

Host your next event at the lovely Hampton Inn Shelton! We are a short distance from Highway 8 and are surrounded by wonderful restaurants and businesses. Sports Center of Connecticut is only 15 minutes away and can be the perfect source of family entertainment. You can use our free shuttle to travel up to three miles away, including to BIC, Edgewell, and CDW. Splash around in our heated indoor pool with a 150-foot water slide. WiFi and a hot breakfast are free. We guarantee a comfortable, stress-free stay! Group travel is made simple by our web tools. Create a free bespoke website for your guests to book their stay after making a quick online reservation for 10 to 25 rooms.

At Aria we are building an extensive list of extremely satisfied clientele, who are confident in entrusting their very special occasions to us. When you choose Aria, you've placed an astounding amount of resources at your disposal to create a breathtaking affair. It is our family's personal pledge that any occasion celebrated with us - from a wedding reception to a sweet 16 celebration - will be an extraordinary and memorable event.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Winery

PAUMANOK has been used both for the ceremony and reception and is a memorable setting for this lifetime event. PAUMANOK is available for rent for wedding ceremonies and receptions all year round. In the cold months our interior heated space can accommodate about 50 people seated. In the warmer months parties as large as 150 people are able to take advantage of our spacious deck overlooking the vineyard. Some have chosen instead to erect a tent on the lawn. We rent our space from 5 pm to 11 pm. The rental fee is $10,000 on Saturdays. Any other day is $9,000. An additional $1000 is due if the party continues until midnight, by which time the premises must be vacated. Wedding parties are required to purchase 10 cases of wine. 25% discount will be given on the wine. You can mix and match various wines. All other products and services have to be contracted for. We can assist you with locating various caterers, tent rental companies and other such services. A non refundable deposit of $5,000 is required to reserve the date. The balance is due and payable two weeks before the wedding in addition to a security deposit of $1000 and the cost of ten cases of wine. Actual wine prices will be adjusted to reflect actual wines taken, to permit last minute changes, but not to reduce the quantity under 10 cases. If the balance is not settled two weeks prior, then the deposit is forfeited and PAUMANOK is free to rent the space that day. Limitations PAUMANOK is a farm winery and is authorized to serve small tastings of its wines in its tasting room. PAUMANOK is not licensed for food or liquor consumption. That is between you and your caterer. While PAUMANOK carries adequate insurance, for your own protection you need to evaluate what insurance you should get for any liability or damage that can occur to you or your guests on or off premises, or any liability or damage caused by you or your guests. Some wedding parties have hired buses to transport their guests to protect them from driving while intoxicated and we strongly recommend you do the same for your own and your guests protection and happiness. You need to make sure your caterer agrees to leave the premises in as good and clean a condition as when you came in. Any garbage and leftovers must be carted away by your caterer. If we have to remove garbage and/or clean that will be deducted from your security deposit. Local conditions require that there is no amplified music outdoors after 10 pm and therefore music must stop at 10 pm. Your security deposit will be refunded after you have settled your bill including wines and any other services we may have provided, such as cleaning or garbage disposal or repairs. While we hope you will have a great time, PAUMANOK is only renting the space and is not liable in any way for anything that may go wrong. Should PAUMANOK be found liable the wedding party agrees hereby to limit PAUMANOK's liability to no more than $100 and agrees further to indemnify PAUMANOK for any liability that may result out of renting you the facility for your wedding party.

• Spaces for 60-80 Guests
• 1 Venue with Activities

Step into a world of endless possibility at Xperiment VR! Our state-of-the-art VR systems offer a wide range of immersive and interactive experiences for kids and adults of all ages. From exploring new worlds to battling alien invaders, there is something for everyone at Xperiment VR. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to help you choose the perfect experience. Come and discover the ultimate in entertainment and escapism at Xperiment VR's Trumbull or North Haven Locations. Our location is 4500 Sq Ft of open space. We can accomodate a complete space rental without the virtual reality equiptment as well.

• Spaces for 1,200-1,800 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

East Wind Long Island is the perfect venue to make any special occasion unforgettable. East Wind has amazing floral arrangements, memorable entertainment options, and a variety of other things that will make your next event everything you want and more. East Wind allows customers to create custom special occasion packages that provides everything you might need to specialize your special occasion in style.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Ram's Head Inn is an inviting seaside getaway on Shelter Island with a relaxing atmosphere, gracious country accommodations, quality dining and warm hospitality. Executive chef Joe Smith's American menu boasts fresh local produce, game and seafood, accompanied by harvests from the inn's garden. Guests can enjoy the beachfront without worry of heavy currents while enjoying a spectacular sunset.