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Wadsworth Mansion is a 19th century Beaux Art-style mansion and wedding venue in Middletown, Connecticut. Situated on 103 acres of wooded parklands and manicured lawns, the Mansion is an enchanting, elegant setting for your bridal shower, engagement party, wedding ceremony and reception. Wadsworth Mansion is the perfect setting for a wedding in any season. The estate features glorious, blooming flowers in the spring and summer, vivid hues of red and orange leaves in the fall, and fireplaces to keep you warm during the winter.

Facilities and Capacity

Located in an exclusive country estate setting, Wadsworth Mansion can comfortably accommodate up to 200 guests for a seated dinner reception. The Beaux Arts styled ballrooms are decorated with romantic chandelier lighting and features a working fireplace. The outdoor patio set against the majestic background of the building's Italianate facade is also available for cocktails and dancing. Couples can organize for a tent to be installed in this area to accommodate further guests if needed. The estate provides multiple locations for outdoor ceremonies, including the patio, lawn, and tennis pavilion. The tennis pavilion is an intimate and secluded area enclosed by a rose trellis. The venue features a bridal suite for pre-wedding preparations, a full catering kitchen, and is air-conditioned. The Mansion is wheelchairs accessible.

Services Offered

The Mansion's experienced event staff will work with you from the moment you book until the day you say 'I do.' They can help you create a personalized celebration with your choice of vendors and your selection of caterer from their preferred vendors list. Their event supervisor will be present on the big day to assist and ensure everything runs smoothly. Wadsworth Mansion books only one event per day to ensure privacy and top-quality service. The venue will be yours for nine hours which includes three hours for setup, five hours for the celebration, and one hour for breakdown. Wedding rentals also include:

  • Tables, chairs, and dance floor
  • Setup and cleanup
  • Use of the bridal suite
  • Free on-site parking
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Mansion
Museum

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

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

Pricing information

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4.8 out of 5 rating
85 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
95% Recommended by couples
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Jenna Sent on 11/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Wadsworth Mansion was the perfect location for my wedding ceremony and reception! It is a stunningly beautiful venue that is both grand and intimate at the same time. The staff is also lovely. Jessica was my coordinator, and throughout the process she was on top of everything, answering all of my questions speedily and with extremely helpful details and suggestions. Natalie was the on-site coordinator for the day of, and she did a great job of helping to ensure everything ran smoothly. I'm so glad I chose Wadsworth for our venue; I highly recommend booking with them!
Rebecca
Rebecca P. Sent on 01/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A must for a beautiful New England wedding!

The Wadsworth is the full package--a beautiful, historic venue with helpful staff who encouraged us to explore our vision. They offered support throughout the planning process, have a vast network of referrals and recommendations, and helped make day of coordination a dream. From the very first visit, we knew this venue was perfect for us. If you have any hesitation on the split dining rooms, we had 170 guests at our November 2023 wedding, and absolutely loved how intimate the rooms were, and it made dinner feel all the more special and intentional. We cannot recommend this venue enough!
Alex
Alex P. Sent on 12/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding venue & vendor!

The Wadsworth is an amazing venue! Not only is the venue absolutely stunning, but the staff that works there is equally amazing. The Wadsworth provides an online platform to assist in the wedding planning process and the recommended vendors are top tier. The Wadsworth staff was kind and knwoledgeable which ensured our day ran smoothly. I would definitely recommend this venue!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
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Real Weddings

Joelice & Hector
44 photos · 11/12/2022
Maria & Andrew
46 photos · 11/06/2020
Brianna & Jennifer
19 photos · 10/09/2020
Aaron & Alexandria
16 photos · 05/15/2016

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
Millennium Music Millennium Music Wedding Musicians

The Wadsworth Mansion is an exceptional venue. The outdoor wedding ceremony options work particularly well for string ensembles. Both the chapel area in the pines and the patio area at the rear of the mansion provide a "shell" or amphitheater for musicians and the music carries beautifully. Bravo!!

Golden Scroll Soloists Golden Scroll Soloists Wedding Musicians

We play at Wadsworth often, and their team is always organized and easy to work with. One time when there was a rainstorm that started just before an outdoor ceremony, we saw them quickly and seamlessly move an entire ceremony indoors in a matter of minutes. Thank you for always making our job easy, and see you again soon!

Floral Affair Floral Affair Wedding Florists

We LOVE to create our magic at Wadsworth Mansion with their elegant setting inside the mansion and their spectacular surrounding grounds! Mary & Team at Floral Affair

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Wadsworth Mansion frequently asked questions

Wadsworth Mansion includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Wadsworth Mansion for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Museum
Wadsworth Mansion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Wadsworth Mansion offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Wadsworth Mansion offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Wadsworth Mansion offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Wadsworth Mansion is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.

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