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The Grand Oak Villa

From 50 to 400 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Guests comfort
  • Quality catering
  • Amenities
Lauren
Julie
Christine
Doreen
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Recommended by 99% of couples

About this venue

The Grand Oak Villa is a ballroom-style wedding venue located in Oakville, Connecticut. This family-run venue aims to make every couple and their guests feel at home. Their dedication to authentic hospitality sets them apart. The lucky lovers who decide to say “I do” here can expect to receive top-quality service with a personalized touch.

Facilities and Capacity

The Grand Oak Villa provides both a serene outdoor location and glamorous indoor space for couples to make use of on their big day. The lawn is ideal for intimate gatherings and features a white pergola where your vows can be exchanged. The garden has an enchanting atmosphere that displays small cascading waterfalls, a romantic bridge, and a picturesque gazebo. The outdoor location can be transformed using the tented marquee. Using beautiful bistro lights and a host of rustic decor, this covered outdoor area can become a wedding wonderland. The ballroom is a magnificent indoor event space that exudes a sense of luxury. The room features sparkling crystal chandeliers and can be sectioned in half by a dividing wall to accommodate smaller receptions and other events. Newlyweds and their wedding party can prepare in style using the venue's private get-ready rooms.

Services offered

The venue provides an in-house event coordinator who aims to provide assistance from the first step of planning to seeing the pair at the altar. Couples are offered a range of wedding packages along with the option of an all-inclusive collection. The excellent service staff at this venue can take care of all setup and cleanup responsibilities so that couples can focus on their big day.

Cuisine

The Grand Oak Villa has its own in-house catering service that can provide delicious delicacies to you and your guests. The culinary team can arrange cuisine in a number of serving styles, from buffets and food stations to plated meals. The venue can also provide a cake cutting service at your event. A professional bar service can be arranged, with a cash bar and open bar options available to couples. Some of the beverages on offer include but are not limited to:

  • House wine, beer, and liquor
  • Premium liquor
  • Specialty wine
  • Signature drink

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 23 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Andrea & Stanley's wedding
Andrea & Stanley
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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?

$650

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

$650

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
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
Specialty Wine

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April

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Reviews of The Grand Oak Villa

Weddingwire
5.0/5 53 reviews
Google
4.6/5 339 reviews
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Briana Sent on 11/06/2019
4.4 out of 5 rating

The best day of my life

My now husband and I were very tired of looking at wedding venues and none of them sticking out to us.
We were making exceptions for things that we didn't want to make exceptions for, and it was becoming frustrating. We decided to give GOV a shot and the second we walked in we knew that this was the venue for us. Everyone was super accommodating and the food is some of the best we've ever had! ((PS- go for the coconut shrimp, you'll thank me later). Affordable as well, considering all the other venues we have seen were charging a minimum of $10 dollars more per person with less things included.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 09/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A Godsend!!!

Angela is an angel on earth! Thank god for GOV’s gorgeous ceremony and reception space outdoors. It allowed this COVID bride to have the full reception of her dreams after our original venue cancelled on us.

The food was delicious, including the Spumante toast! Guests actually finished their glass instead of just using it for an obligatory sip.
Julie
Julie Sent on 09/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Customer Service

Due to COVID restrictions, we had a lot of special requests for the Grand Oak Villa. They helped us every step of the way and gave us the wedding of our dreams. And the food was AMAZING. THANK YOU! The entire team was wonderful and we would recommend them to everyone!
J
Jenna Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The most magical day of our lives.

The grand oak villa went well beyond our expectations!! The staff was amazing and tentative to our needs, not only on the wedding day, but the whole year leading up to it. Our day was magical and amazing and the food is incredible!!!! It is a GORGEOUS venue! Please choose them you won’t find a better place or a more accommodating staff! They treated us like a king and queen that night!!!!! They helped us create the perfect wedding day. It was the best day of our lives!!
G
Glen Sent on 09/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

great venue for any event

management made all our requests a reality all with a positive attitude and a smile
K
Kate Sent on 08/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

An absolutely perfect day at The Grand Oak Villa

We’re so thankful we stumbled upon the Grand Oak Villa to help plan and host one of the most important days of our lives! They were absolutely wonderful with everything straight across the board from communication all the way through to personal attendants the night of our wedding that were always near us with whatever we needed. Carol is awesome and very helpful with all of the planning and assistance before and the day of! (Thank you, Carol!) our guests still rave about the food here and the beautiful scenery. It’s truly an amazing place. We had a great experience and we suggest it to anyone looking to celebrate any special day!
Christine
Christine Sent on 08/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful venue

My husband and I had our reception here at the end of April. We cannot have been happier with the service we received. The ladies were such a pleasure to work with from the beginning to the end! I just want to thank you for making our wedding day better than I could have ever imagined! We had such a wonderful time and a beautiful day and the staff is just absolutely outstanding. You all went out of your way to accommodate us and we felt loved and cared by you all. I cannot thank you enough! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
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Shelby Sent on 02/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect wedding venue

We loved the GOV the second we set foot inside. Carol was the absolute best, making the wedding planning process much less stressful. Our guests raved about all the food. We were able to do all our bridal party pictures in the field up near the outdoor ceremony space, and they came out beautiful. Our family portraits were in the foyer which had perfect lighting. We got a lot of comments about how good the waitstaff was. We would recommend the GOV to anyone!
Doreen
Doreen Sent on 02/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue & Even Better Food!

My husband and I have been to over 15 weddings together and no venue delivers as much as The Grand Oak Villa. The staff is very professional and makes you feel like family. I come from an Italian family so we had to have only the best Italian food there is and all of our guests agreed that the food was absolutely incredible! We also got married in the winter so we really needed to chose somewhere with a beautiful landscape. We're so grateful to the staff and highly recommend this venue to all of our engaged friends!
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Emilyn Sent on 10/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Grand oak villa catering

I used Grand Oak Villa to cater my wedding at a different venue. I had my heart set on an untraditional wedding venue but unfortunately it lacked a kitchen. The caterer chosen would have to do off site catering. Grand Oak Villa did a fantastic job working with me to chose dishes that would maintain a high quality during the transfer over to the venue. Grand Oak Villa was able to handle the cake, rentals, linens and bar service for me which was extremely convenient and less stress. They also took the time to do a venue walk through with me to make sure all rentals were ordered correctly and floor plan was as I desired. The food was absolutely delicious and we received many compliments on it from our guests. The staff was also great. The wait staff was very attentive and prompt in tending to the guests. The event coordinator was AMAZING in helping keep the timing of the wedding and ensuring it went smoothly. She was highly involved and always checking in with me to ensure everything was to my liking, making sure I had everything I needed and making sure we were on schedule. She was fantastic! Great food! Great service! 10s across the board! I highly recommend them!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner
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Chef Michael DiStasi and the staff at the Grand Oak Villa are fantastic! If you are looking for excellent dining, top notch service, and a comfortable setting for your guests, Grand Oak Villa is Watertown's best kept secret. One of our favorite things about Grand Oak Villa is that there is PLENTY of room for the guests to dance. Call Angela today and book your next event! You'll be glad you did! -Aaron DeMarest, SR President Pryme Tyme Entertainment www.PTEweddings.com

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The Grand Oak Villa frequently asked questions

The Grand Oak Villa includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Grand Oak Villa includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Grand Oak Villa includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Grand Oak Villa for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
The Grand Oak Villa offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Grand Oak Villa offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Grand Oak Villa offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Grand Oak Villa offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
The Grand Oak Villa is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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