Candlewood Inn Weddings
While Connecticut is known for great wedding venues, there aren’t too many which are notable for being on bodies of still water. With over 2000 lakes and ponds in the state, however, there are some options. If you’re looking for a lakeside celebration, a Candlewood Inn wedding is your best bet.
This post contains images taken by me while working with Keane Eye Photography.
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Vibe and Features |
Panoramic lakeside views, classic ballroom style |
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Guest Capacity |
235 |
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Similar Venues |
Aria, Connecticut River Museum, Branford House, Lake of Isles, Madison Beach Club, The Venue at Winding Hills |
Candlewood Inn Video Tour
If you prefer to watch and listen, here’s a quick video tour of Candlewood Inn on my YouTube channel:
History of Candlewood Inn
The history of this elegant CT wedding venue actually starts with its namesake, Candlewood Lake.
In the early 20th century, Connecticut’s big utility and electricity company decided that a new method of power generation was necessary.
The solution was the creation of the state’s largest lake, Candlewood. To clarify, yes, this Brookfield, CT lake is humanmade.
The venue opened up as a private event location in 1999, developing a specialty for Connecticut lake weddings.
Candlewood Inn Venue Vibe
Candlewood Inn is a waterside, banquet-style wedding venue. The property is classic without being outdated. Upstairs, there’s a getting ready suite for one partner’s side of the wedding party. Of course, downstairs on the main level is where the entertaining happens.
Right through the front door, there’s a foyer area perfect for greeting guests with table place cards. A few steps away is the big bar, where the venue staff will serve drinks (and late-night snacks) during your wedding celebration.
The same area as the bar includes space for cocktail hour service. You can leave this area and head out a door to view the lake or head into the main dining room.
Ballroom elegance is abound in the dining room. It has a good-sized dancefloor, high ceilings, and white walls which reflect the sunlight pouring in through the big windows really. There’s room to seat 235 people for your event.
Speaking as both a wedding photographer and an event guest, I can tell you that Candlewood Inn wedding food is very good.
Stunning Views of Candlewood Lake
While it is a banquet hall, the vibe of Candlewood Inn is centered on the lake. The views are top notch, absolutely spectacular. Best of all, you and your guests can see the lake from inside, too; the banquet hall’s main room has huge windows.
There’s plenty of room outside on the property’s ground; this is actually where your wedding ceremony will typically take place. During warmer months, you and your guests can enjoy lawn games before your reception if you want to.
Another great activity during cocktail hour is grabbing a drink and a chair, then just sitting down to stare at the amazing lake.
Fairfield Caterers
Candlewood Inn is owned and operated by Fairfield Caterers. This makes it part of the same wedding venue family as the Fox Hill Inn mansion in Brookfield, Riverview in Simsbury, and The Waterview in Monroe.
Candlewood Inn Pricing Info
Candlewood Inn requires a minimum deposit of $1000 to secure your event. There’s a 20% “operational charge” assessed to every booking (it’s not a staff gratuity). They have extensive culinary options for you, so that’ll impact the final cost as well.
Depending on how far in advance you book, your total fee will be broken up into $1000-$3000 payments up until six months before your CT lake wedding at this venue. Your final payment is due a week before your date.
Hotels Near Candlewood Inn
When planning your wedding at Candlewood Inn, it’s a must that you consider accommodations and getting ready. Some of the hotels near Candlewood Inn include Hampton Inn Danbury, Courtyard by Marriott Danbury, and Homestead Inn.
Airbnb and Vrbo rentals are also popular in the Candlewood Lake community. One more thing: booking a shuttle is a very good idea because the parking lot isn’t the biggest.
Let’s talk about your wedding at Candlewood Inn
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Citations
I used the following references at different points in this post:
- “Protecting Connecticut Lakes,” Newport Daily News
- “Candlewood Lake,” Wikipedia
- “Creating Candlewood Lake – Today in History: July 15,” Connecticut History.org
- “Fairfield Caterers Difference,” Fairfield Caterers