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The Lake House catering facility is located within steps of its own private lake. Situated on over 19 acres, privacy and sophistication adorn you from the moment you arrive. Designed and built to capture unsurpassed lake views from every seat, The Lake House delivers the finest service and cutting edge cuisine to satisfy the most discerning of palates.

Our Mission

"To create an experience that inspires in you, our guest, a lasting appreciation of excellence in cuisine, service and atmosphere."

With two stone fireplaces, 14’ ceilings and walls of glass, the beauty of The Lake House is prevalent throughout. Offering both indoor and outdoor reception alternatives, The Lake House is sure to please.

The Lake House offers a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, available through The Lake House Entertainment Company, which is unparalleled to any mobile system available.

With the capacity of hosting events from 50 to 300, The Lake House is now accepting reservations for your special occasion.

Whether you are celebrating a wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, a special social event or a corporate retreat, let The Lake House cater to your every need.

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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?

$750

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

$750

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

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

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

Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

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

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Mansion
Waterfront

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
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
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?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of The Lake House

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The Lake House is highly praised by reviewers for providing an outstanding wedding experience with exceptional staff, beautiful grounds, gourmet food, and attention to detail. Guests were impressed with the seamless planning process, customizable options, and stress-free execution of their weddings. The venue's flexibility, exquisite food, breathtaking views, and royal treatment received glowing recommendations, making it a top choice for a magical and perfect wedding day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Lake House is highly praised by reviewers for providing an outstanding wedding experience with exceptional staff, beautiful grounds, gourmet food, and attention to detail. Guests were impressed with the seamless planning process, customizable options, and stress-free execution of their weddings. The venue's flexibility, exquisite food, breathtaking views, and royal treatment received glowing recommendations, making it a top choice for a magical and perfect wedding day.

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Roger Sent on 10/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best wedding ever!

Many thanks to Paul, Dolores, and all the staff at The Lake House for providing an amazing wedding for my two daughters. My daughters mean the world to me, and The Lake House made sure everything was perfect for my girls' special day. The food was amazing, the grounds were beautiful, and I am pretty sure Paul fixed the weather as well, because we could not have asked for a more beautiful day.
Helen
Helen Sent on 06/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Wedding

OUTSTANDING VENUE!!! From the professional staff to the incredible gourmet food (not your typical banquet food) and every detail in between, this place is incredible! Our day was perfect thanks to all the people at The Lake House. Our guests are raving about this place as we are. The scenic view of the lake and the classy decor inside was exactly what we were looking for. Thanks to Paul and staff, you made our day perfect and it was so nice getting to know you. Thank you. (I will attach pictures as soon as I get them).
J
Joanna Sent on 04/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Experience

We had the pleasure of having our wedding last August at The Lake House, and it was an incredible experience for both us as the bride & groom and for our guests. The space fit our 105 guests comfortably, and the food was PHENOMENAL.

Tess and Paul made the day go seamlessly for us, and were in consistent contact with us from months before the wedding and throughout the day of.

The venue is also beautiful whether you are having an outdoor ceremony or need to move it indoors (or onto the patio). The attention to detail is unmatched for everything from the decor to the food presentation and flavors, and even the bridal suite.

We HIGHLY recommend The Lake House and hope we can attend a wedding there as guests soon!
Dan
Monica Sent on 12/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue with lots of customization options including selecting your own vendors

Since our wedding, we occasionally discuss what, if anything, we would do differently if we were to do it again. One thing that never gets questioned, is if we would use the Lake House again. The whole team there was fantastic from start to finish. They allowed us to customize down to the smallest detail on whatever we wanted, while also offering spectacular pre-built packages that we could take and adapt into our reception. This flexibility, and the stress relief it offered, cannot be understated. Not only was the planning easy and fun with them, but their execution of our wedding day was exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were taken care of like royalty. The food was exquisite, the views were breathtaking, we really could not have asked for more. We wholeheartedly recommend the Lake House, and hope your event with them is as magical as ours was.
Daphne
Daphne Sent on 11/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Venue!

If you are considering having your wedding (or other event) at The Lake House, my sincere recommendation is do it!! I had my wedding here a few weeks ago and Paul and his team were phenomenal! The attention they gave to us was simply like no other. Paul himself was present for every meeting and super easy to get ahold of by email or phone. He gave us TONS of options of how we wanted to lay out the ceremony and reception. When we originally wanted everything outdoors with a tent, that was no problem. When we changed our minds and wanted to move the reception inside a week before, that was no problem. When we then saw snow in the forecast and needed to move the ceremony inside the day before, that again was no problem. Paul and his team worked with all my vendors to be sure our day was perfect. Paul is so genuine and cared deeply about us as people and about how he could make our covid wedding, the wedding we dreamed of. The venue is beautiful (especially on a fall day with foliage and snow) and offers so may options for photos. We had the whole venue to ourselves the day of the wedding, so the attention of the staff was solely on us. The food was incredible and presented in such a beautiful way! All our guests had such a great time, felt perfectly comfortable even in covid times and still cannot stop saying how great the wedding was and how much fun they had. I could go on and on about how much we loved our wedding at The Lake House and how incredible the staff was. Thank you to Paul and your team for everything you did for us and being so patient and accommodating!! Every part of our wedding day was perfect!!

Photo Credit: Nick Cinea Photography
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 08/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Made my dream wedding come true

The Lake House was the best choice we made when planning our wedding! I cannot say enough good things about Paul, Carole, and the rest of their staff. The venue is beautiful and the food was delicious! They never once tried to control or dictate how my wedding should be. They took my vision and brought it to life and it was even better than I ever imagined. They went above and beyond all expectations to make everything perfect. From installing an outdoor hand washing station to making sure chairs and tables were in compliance with social distancing guidelines - you’d never have even known there was a global pandemic happening with how our wedding went off without even a single hiccup. I even forgot to bring our cake serving set but they had a backup for us to use. Their attention to detail is impeccable - they even put our crab Rangoon and rice appetizer in mini Chinese food take our containers! Everything was beyond perfect and I wish I could go back and do it all over again!
S
Shannon Sent on 09/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My recent wedding at The Lake House went off without a hitch! Kelly, Paul, Rusty, and the rest of the staff members could not have been more accommodating and helped the day run smoothly, even going above and beyond by baking a special cake for my grandmothers 101 birthday, which we celebrated together at the wedding! The beautiful, rustic building with lake view and the menu was superb with many of our guests saying it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. Kelly and Paul worked closely with us throughout the entire planning process and they certainly delivered! A beautiful venue with an amazing lake view and gourmet food- there is no doubt in my mind that The Lake House is destined to become one of the premier wedding venues in CT. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect. Thank you so much Kelly and Paul for all of your help in making our wedding day stress-free and memorable!
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Sandi Sent on 06/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My son's wedding was here a few weeks ago. The facility is gorgeous! The decor was just perfect and everything was impeccably clean. Paul and Kelly were extremely helpful, especially in navigating my special dietary needs. The waitstaff was very attentive. I would have no hesitation in recommending this venue!
S
Sarah Sent on 06/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Kelli was the first vendor I spoke with at the CT Bridal Expo in January 2018. Immediately, I was impressed with the layout of the venue (the blueprints were displayed), array of options, and beautiful scenic photos of the property. I went through the entire expo and decided to go back to speak with her again. Although my now husband wasn't there I knew he would love it just as much as I did. When I got home I couldn't stop talking about how much I wanted to go visit. Within the week we had an appointment to visit The Lake House. Needless to say we chose to host our wedding, on May 26, at TLH. Everything was supurb! From the wine in the bridal suites when we arrived, to the stunning outdoor ceremony, and of course the outstanding food (which was all the rave amongst guests). The owners of TLH made the entire process simple and enjoyable. Our wedding day was flawless. We couldn't have asked for anything more. We truly hope to attend future events there and highly recommend TLH. Lastly, ignore all of the negative comments and reviews. TLH is prepared and ready to help you make once in a lifetime memories.
S
S Sent on 06/10/2018
4.8 out of 5 rating
The service was excellent and the food was delicious!!!
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The Lake House frequently asked questions

The Lake House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Lake House includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Lake House includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by The Lake House for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Mansion
  • Waterfront
The Lake House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Lake House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Lake House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Lake House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
The Lake House is recommended by 76% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 3.8 in quality of service, 3.8 in average response time, 3.8 in flexibility, 3.8 in professionalism and 3.8 in value.
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