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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

Frequently Asked Questions

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 starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up

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?

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Park

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
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

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Julie
Julie Married on 08/15/2020
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!
Lauren
Lauren G. Married on 05/02/2020
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.
Christine
Christine Married on 04/27/2019
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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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
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Set Up
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
  • Garden
  • Park
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
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Grand Oak Villa offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Grand Oak Villa offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
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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