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The Roger Sherman Inn is a charming wedding venue located in New Canaan, Connecticut. A haven of warm hospitality, the historic New England inn was first established in the 18th century. The team aims to make this welcoming country house feel like a home away from home with their dedicated approach to couples' happiness. The inn is sure to entice couples back every year to celebrate their anniversaries and big life moments.

Facilities and Capacity

Ceremonies can be held outdoors under the pergola in the garden of the Roger Sherman Inn. Home to mature trees and picturesque blossoms, the terrace and gardens produce a charming backdrop. With a traditional pub-style aesthetic, the bar area is an ideal laidback setting to serve guests hors d’oeuvres for cocktail hour. Other inviting and welcoming dining spaces, including al fresco, are also available. Inside, an open plan allows for weddings up to 175 seated guests. A wedding event of this size may make use of the bar and outdoor areas with fully staffed services. The dining rooms are notable for their timeless and elegant furnishings, accompanied by wood flooring and ceiling-height windows. For an exclusive wedding retreat experience, couples and their loved ones are welcome to book a stay in one of the inn’s 15 guest rooms. Couples can celebrate their wedding surrounded by the luxury of a boutique hotel that boasts all of the comforts of home.

Services Offered

The Roger Sherman Inn has packages to satisfy every wedding that offer day-of coordination and full-service event management. The inn can also provide on-site catering from a range of menus inspired by New England classics. Couples can select dishes served with locally produced seasonal ingredients such as vegetables, oysters, filet mignon, and Maine lobster. This exquisite fine dining is available plated or in a family-style format with house wines served throughout the meal by a butler. Couples have the option between a limited-open or cash bar from the full bar service present. To ensure that you can make the most out of your wedding day, the event team welcomes your choice of outside vendors.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No

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

$500

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?

$250

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

$250

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Restaurant

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?

Accommodations
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
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
Limited Bar
Liquor License
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
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
August
November
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4.9 out of 5 rating
17 Reviews
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
98% Recommended by couples

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17 Reviews
Kara
Kara D. Married on 08/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect for our 25 person wedding!

This venue is beautiful inside and out. We loved that we were able to have our ceremony, reception, after party, and hotel accommodations all in one place. The food and drinks were amazing and the Roger Sherman Inn has everything you need, including faux boxwoods to separate your event from the restaurant and beautiful wood chargers, corn hole, you name it. We also moved our 5pm wedding from entirely outside to entirely inside around 2:30pm and you would have thought that was the plan from the get go. It happened seamlessly! I love that we can go there for dinner for any anniversary or celebration in the coming years.
Kaylyn
Kaylyn R. Married on 05/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we wanted and more!

This review is long overdue as we got married in May.. but better late than never! We were some of the unfortunate ones that had to reschedule our wedding TWICE. Sue and Nes were extremely accommodating and made what would have been a much more stressful situation easy to get through. The planning leading up to our wedding was perfect. Guest check ins and experiences were great. Everything was set up beautifully. We live in California so planning a wedding across the country didn't allow for many pre-wedding meetings. But we didn't need to. The vendors they recommended were wonderful, especially our florist Madeline from Bon Fleur. There was nothing I would change about our experience with Nes, Sue and the whole team at the Roger Sherman. If you're on the fence about booking here, I highly recommend. Having venue that includes rooms, food, drink, etc makes your wedding planning life SO much easier.
Leah
Leah L. Married on 07/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Diamond in the Rough

After a long and grueling venue search, we happened upon Roger Sherman, and it was a dream come true. Nes and sue have been beyond patient and accommodating in providing us with a one of a kind experience. They're catch phrase is, "no two events are alike" and boy, are they right! They are doing absolutely everything to provide us with everything we could want and more. These girls know how to take care of you and make you feel completely at ease during an insanely stressful time! We walked into the breathtaking space, and knew immediately, this was the spot we wanted to begin our forever together! The girls are hospitable, and make you feel like one of the girl crew! We absolutely adore them and can't wait to get married here!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Denise Cregier Photographer Denise Cregier Photographer Wedding Photographers

Love this warm inviting Inn for intimate weddings with an indoor/outdoor experience. Great food, great welcoming people.

Margaret Sanzo Sneddon, Harpist Margaret Sanzo Sneddon, Harpist Wedding Musicians

It is always a pleasure to play in this beautiful location. Everything is first class.

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The Roger Sherman Inn frequently asked questions

The Roger Sherman Inn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Roger Sherman Inn 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 Roger Sherman Inn includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Roger Sherman Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Restaurant
The Roger Sherman Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Roger Sherman Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Roger Sherman Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Roger Sherman Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
The Roger Sherman Inn is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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