Pinecroft Estate

Pinecroft Estate was a beautiful venue for our wedding, resplendent with hundreds of sparkling lights, rich in character, and nestled in towering maple trees beside the French River. My wife and her bridesmaids enjoyed a luxurious bridal suite for their preparations, replete with a private restroom, ample sofas and seating, and a loft reached by spiral staircase. My groomsmen were treated to an equally luxurious and comfortable suite, with direct access to the screened-in front porch, television, piano, and refined masculine décor throughout. The venue also offered a sprawling green where our guests relaxed with lawn games and cigar circles. I can’t praise the venue itself enough.
However, that amounts to less than half of what made Pinecroft Estate such a spectacular venue for our wedding. The venue’s owner, Shelley, and her staff were indefatigably professional, eagerly serving our guests throughout the night and navigating through the phases of the event seamlessly; it seemed no task was too small nor daunting for Shelley and her team. What’s more, they truly appeared to be enjoying themselves as much as anyone else present!
Of great importance to me, Shawna, the day-of coordinator, and truly the entire staff eased my beloved bride’s mind of her concerns around coordinating everyone and everything on the wedding day, taking care of it all and making the day effortless for her and I. And as if their stellar performance wasn’t enough, they did so in apparently perfect synchrony with all of our other vendors, who also worked so well with each other that we might have thought them all long-time friends. Altogether, they gave a life to the wedding from behind the scenes that elevated the experience to heirloom quality.
We want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for crafting such a perfect day for Nicole and I, and delivering to a degree that we thought we could only dream of. Deepest blessings to Shelley and her family, Shawna, the Pinecroft Estate staff, and any other beloved couple to walk through those barn doors.

In the long process of finding the perfect wedding venue, I stumbled upon a small town in a rural corner of Connecticut. A beautiful estate with a historic barn, sitting on a river. I couldn't have asked for anything more perfect.

Leaving the venue after our tour, my husband and I had all but decided that this was the venue we wanted to use. The barn was the perfect backdrop for the vintage wedding we so desperately wanted to plan. Shelley and Shauna worked tirelessly through the almost 18 months we were in contact leading up to the wedding.

Determined to make sure that every aspect of our wedding was going to be perfect, they made every resource available to us. Menu options that span for pages, we were able to fine tune and hand pick every single element of our dinner, and oh boy, our guests could not stop raving about how good the food was. Everything was moist, tender, and absolutely delicious.

Knowing that our wedding was going to be the last of the season, we wanted to try and do things that no one else was doing, and Shelley and Shauna were on board for every single crazy idea I had. Adding curtains, sectioning off part of the barn for a grand reveal, timed to music, bringing antique crystal and my own salt and pepper shakers. Nothing seemed to be beyond what they deemed to be anything less than necessary.

As stressful as planning a wedding already is, planning one from the opposite coast where you are forced to be more hands off was the absolute death of me, and yet when it came down to the day, every single minute detail went off without a single hitch. My husband and I cannot thank Shelley, Jeff, Shauna, and the entire team enough for making our wedding day truly the happiest day we have ever had.

Do yourself a favor and include Pinecroft Estate on your list of venues to check out. We are still in a cloud over the day we had there. The place is so charming, that barn could woo anyone. Absolutely had the best day of our lives. Shelley and Shauna are wonderful, just wonderful. They took great care of us and it was clearly obvious that this wasn't their first rodeo. They run Pinecroft like a well-oiled machine, which doesn't sound sexy, but you'll find is much appreciated when it comes to the whole day running smoothly. Food was top notch and every person who worked there was a consummate professional. Cannot speak highly enough about Pinecroft being a perfect place to have a wedding!!!

Pinecroft Estate is a beautiful venue, but I have to say their staff and team is even more impressive! Our wedding happened to be their first event during a major storm, and they handled it with grace, professionalism, and care. This was the best night of our lives, and our guests agreed it was a wedding for the books! I cannot say enough things about this venue and their people, but it is a venue that takes pride in their work, dedicates their time and efforts to their couples, and seems to genuinely enjoy doing what they do. Pinecroft Estate, we love you! The Dwyers

As soon as we toured Pinecroft Estate and met with Shelley, my husband and I knew that we had found our venue. Shelley was wonderful in coordinating every last detail, from our decor, to our menu and weekend schedules, she had everything covered. We loved that they had so much decor inventory to choose from that made it easy to personalize our day. Our guests raved about the food, the ambiance, and how beautiful the entire day was. Our bridal party was in such good hands with our day of coordinator Shauna, everything ran smoothly and we were able to be fully present and enjoy our day knowing that they had everything under control. I can’t sing their praises and recommend them enough, our wedding was truly incredible thanks to Shelley, Shauna and the staff at Pinecroft Estate!

Pinecroft Estate absolutely exceeded our expectations for our wedding and I can genuinely recommend this venue to any bride out there! This venue offers so much for an engaged couple and the barn is absolutely stunning on its own. The food was something our guests absolutely raved about and the wedding day service for guests AND for bride and groom with our wedding day coordinator was phenomenal. Shelley and Jeff put their hearts into every single wedding and it absolutely shows on your special day. Shelley’s communication was impeccable and she was accommodating to everything a bride could want. The bridal suite is also stunning and all of my girls were comfortable and at ease while getting ready. Pinecroft Estate is the venue that will impress every one of your guests and I cannot recommend them enough. Honorable mention to Shauna, my day of coordinator who put me first in every detail and ensured my day was as perfect as can be. Do not pass up this venue!!!

From the moment we first set foot on the grounds of Pinecroft Estate, we knew it was something special—but experiencing our wedding day there was beyond anything we could have imagined. The venue is the epitome of woodland whimsy: lush, serene, and impeccably maintained. Every corner of the estate felt like a fairytale backdrop, from the towering trees to the manicured lawn, rustic barn filled with lights and charming ceremony space. It was pure magic.

Shelley and her team were nothing short of phenomenal. Not only are they incredibly organized and experienced, but they also put so much heart into what they do. Shelley helped us plan every last detail—many we hadn’t even considered—and somehow turned our vision into something even more beautiful than we pictured. Throughout the entire process, we felt genuinely supported and cared for, like we were in the best possible hands.
The food was absolutely delicious, with every course thoughtfully prepared and presented. Our guests are still talking about the meal, saying it was one of the best they've ever had at a wedding. It was the perfect combination of elegance and comfort, satisfying every palate and adding to the joy of the celebration.
What truly makes Pinecroft Estate unforgettable, though, is the atmosphere. It’s peaceful and secluded, allowing you and your loved ones to fully immerse yourselves in the moment. The entire day felt intimate, relaxed, and filled with love—exactly what we hoped for.
We can’t thank the Pinecroft team enough for giving us such a perfect day. If you're looking for a venue that is not only breathtaking but also run by people who truly care about making your celebration meaningful and seamless, Pinecroft Estate is it. We will treasure our memories there forever.

From the very beginning, our experience with this venue was nothing short of amazing. Communication was incredibly easy—every email and question was answered quickly, which made planning so much less stressful.

Shelley and her husband, the owners, truly went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. They are not only kind and professional, but genuinely passionate about making each wedding unique and memorable. They’re incredibly flexible, and their vision for your day is always centered around yours. It felt like they were just as excited about our special day as we were!

Shelley’s entire team was phenomenal. They were attentive, organized, and worked behind the scenes to ensure everything ran smoothly. On the day of the wedding, our coordinator, Shawna, was an absolute superstar. She handled every detail with grace and calm, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy the day. Since our ceremony was held off-site at a church, Shawna and Shelley attended the rehearsal to make sure everything went smoothly. On the wedding day, Shawna was there to keep everything in order and on schedule, and we were so grateful for that extra level of care.

We’re still getting compliments from our guests about how stunning the venue is and how incredible the food was. Even when a little rain came into the picture, the Pinecroft team didn’t skip a beat. Nothing affected how seamlessly everything came together. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to book this venue, and we’d recommend it to anyone looking for a stress-free, magical wedding experience!

Our wedding at Pinecroft was better than we imagined. The planning process was easy and they helped with every part of the process. The day of staff was amazing and Pinecroft went above and beyond for the decorations inside and out. All of our guests commented on how great the food was. We were super happy with our choice of Pinecroft.

Pinecroft Estate was the most amazing place to get married! With less than 6 months of planning, Shelley and her team, met with us individually to make sure every step of the planning process was seamless. Day of coordination was amazing and helped us enjoy our day with our family without having any worries. The team was very accommodating with our worries about the weather and even provided additional decorations for our ceremony to make the day even more beautiful. The day of staff provided us with amazing dinner, bar, and dessert service. All of our guest complemented the food especially how fresh and served hot it was as well as well as the quality of the appetizers. We couldn’t have been more pleased with our experience and would recommend to any of our family and friends