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LGBTQ+-owned, Woman-owned

26 years in business

We speak English

5 team members

The Pond House Cafe is a wedding venue located in West Hartford, Connecticut. Hidden away in the heart of scenic Elizabeth Park, it is an idyllic retreat for couples and their guests to celebrate. Offering refined comfort and peaceful seclusion, this venue combines impeccable surroundings, exceptional cuisine, and outstanding service to create unforgettable wedding experiences.

Facilities and Capacity

The Pond House Cafe is a picturesque setting for both indoor and open-air weddings. Ornately decorated for celebrations year-round, the indoor Garden Room has a capacity of up to 165 attendees. Complete with high ceilings and a refined stone fireplace, it features cathedral windows that offer panoramic views of the lush surroundings. Overlooking the park and pond and lined with beautiful floral arrangements, the Terrace is a vibrant setting for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail receptions.

Services Offered

The Pond House Cafe has an extensive selection of wedding packages, all of which can be customized to meet couples’ needs and requirements. Each client is provided with an experienced wedding coordinator to make every stage run as smoothly and hassle-free as possible. From arranging the seats to clean up, they will be on hand to help from start to finish. Event rentals such as furniture, linens, china, and glassware are also available.

Cuisine

The catering team is passionate about crafting menus that will give couples and their guests a culinary experience they will never forget. Using only the freshest local ingredients, they specialize in preparing an extensive array of diverse and delectable American-style dishes. Knowing that presentation matters as much as flavor, each menu option is expertly presented to ensure that its appearance rivals its taste. From delicious butlered hors d’oeuvres to sweet desserts, each choice can be customized to accommodate any dietary requirement or taste palate. Professional waitstaff are on hand to deliver each course in a timely manner and to secure guests’ complete satisfaction. Beverage options include top-shelf open bars and craft beer packages with an extensive array of beer, wine, and spirits available. Further culinary options include:

  • Buffets
  • Stations
  • Desserts
  • Champagne Toasts
  • Signature drinks

Pricing information

$4,000 starting price $4,000 starting price
$30,000 average price
Ceremony
$700 starting price

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$700

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$700

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

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Reviews of Pond House Cafe

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The Pond House is highly recommended as a wedding venue, with reviewers praising the attentive and professional staff, particularly Leslie and Diana, who helped create a magical and seamlessly executed event. The beautiful venue in Elizabeth Park impressed guests with its decor, outdoor terrace for ceremonies, and inclusion of seasonal decorations. The food received rave reviews, and the staff accommodated various dietary needs. Reviewers appreciated the transparent pricing, reasonable bar packages, and overall value for the high-quality experience provided.

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The Pond House is highly recommended as a wedding venue, with reviewers praising the attentive and professional staff, particularly Leslie and Diana, who helped create a magical and seamlessly executed event. The beautiful venue in Elizabeth Park impressed guests with its decor, outdoor terrace for ceremonies, and inclusion of seasonal decorations. The food received rave reviews, and the staff accommodated various dietary needs. Reviewers appreciated the transparent pricing, reasonable bar packages, and overall value for the high-quality experience provided.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 75 reviews
Google
4.4/5 978 reviews
Kate
Kate Sent on 02/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Day!

Great experience working with the Pond House in the year leading up to our wedding in December 2024. Charlene was responsive and helpful during our initial inquiries into the venue and Leslie was wonderful with planning and executing our details the day of. Every last detail came together seamlessly. Quick replies to quick questions and sudden changes in our guest list. Our guests continue to comment that it was some of the best food they have ate at a wedding. Sales staff worked with us to ensure we'd meet the minimum right before booking our event. It would've been more helpful to plan out realistically what we were going to pay (adding bar, an app table, etc.) so that the final cost was most consistent with initial conversations. But all in all my husband and I wouldn't change a thing and recommend the Pong House with no reservations. Thank you for a night to remember!
Anna
Anna Sent on 11/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Idyllic setting for a romantic intimate wedding--LGBTQ+ welcoming

10/10 would recommend.

Pricing was transparent and reasonable.

We are a lesbian couple, and many of our guests are also queer and trans, and our experience was that this venue was welcoming and affirming.

Our Wedding Coordinator Leslie Bates was very organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and a joy to work with. She took care of so many important details leading up to as well as on the day of our wedding.

The Pond House staff did an amazing job with decorating so that we could focus only on the pieces that most mattered to us: centerpieces and flowers. The wedding decor was customized to our needs, and we also didn't have to DIY more than we wanted to.

The catering staff did an amazing job also. This venue is a restaurant as well, so the food was exquisite and personalized to our guests' dietary needs. We even got to have a soft serve ice cream bar to cap off the night!

We had 110 guests, and this venue was the perfect size for what we wanted: an intimate outdoor summer ceremony on the terrace looking out at the pond and a delicious dinner and night of dancing inside afterward.

GSquared1080
Gsquared1080 Sent on 10/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Ever!

Everyone on the Pond House team is absolutely amazing, and my wife & I would recommend that anyone and everyone gets married there :)
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