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Price range: $89 - $115 Price range: $85 - $105
Couples usually spend $100 Couples usually spend $100
Reception
$5,500 starting price
Ceremony
$750 starting price
Bar service
$10 per person
Reception
$5,500 starting price
Ceremony
$750 starting price
Bar service
$10 per person

About

On WeddingWire since 2007

Wrights Mill Farm is a breathtaking wedding venue located on 250 acres of land in the rolling hills of Canterbury, Connecticut. The rustic farmhouse, barns, stone walls, and water-powered mill date back to the early 1700s, creating a charming backdrop for your special day. This locale not only offers an idyllic setting for your wedding but also offers services to meet your needs. From a DJ to a horse-drawn carriage to chefs who work to customize a unique menu just for you, this venue offers it all.

Facilities and Capacity

This picture-perfect property offers a secluded retreat to hold your wedding ceremony and reception. The ceremony site offers a truly magical setting to exchange your vows. Afterward, you and your guests can filter to the Open Air Pavilion or the Barn for your reception. The Open Air Pavilion offers an outdoor space for up to 150 guests, complete with a bonfire pit and two horseshoe pits for games. Alternatively, the Barn can host up to 210 guests indoors. Additionally, the Barn features a get-ready room, a fully covered deck, and a patio complete with a fire pit.

Services Offered

Your site fee at Wright's Mill Farm includes planning and setup for your event. Furthermore, you will have the use of chairs, tables, linens, flatware, glassware, a get-ready room, parking, and more. All-inclusive packages offer a variety of services to make your day memorable, including on-site DJ service, a horse-drawn carriage, custom menus, wedding cake, and servers. The Open Air Pavilion also offers full-service restrooms.

Cuisine

This venue’s culinary team will work closely with you to create a menu befitting your important day. You may select cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres, buffets, plated dinners, chef stations, and dessert trays with servers on hand. Bartending packages offer service for a cash bar, open bar, and limited bar. You and your guests may enjoy wines, spirits, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

$5,500

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

$5,500

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?

$750

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

$750

Which of the following are included in 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
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

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

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

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
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
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
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Reviews of Wrights Mill Farm

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
145 Reviews
99% recommend it
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Weddingwire
4.9/5 145 reviews
Google
4.8/5 179 reviews
Amanda
Amanda M. Sent on 06/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

best venue in the game

When planning our wedding, the venue was the most important vendor for me and my husband. We wanted a barn setting, an all-inclusive venue, and a venue that would be beautiful and practical for any season of the year. Wright’s Mill Farm exceeded all of our expectations and then some. We had a few venue tours booked at the beginning of our wedding planning and Wright’s was the first venue we toured. The second we saw the venue and met Bri and Curt, we knew this had to be our wedding venue. We booked our date that same day and cancelled all of our other tours. The venue and the grounds are obviously gorgeous and make for some beautiful photos. But the best part about Wright’s is their staff.

Bri, the wedding coordinator, made our wedding day run so flawlessly. She made sure everyone was where they needed to be when they needed to be there. She also has the most amazing and positive energy and attitude that just radiates through everyone around her. Planning a wedding and your wedding day can certainly be stressful, but Bri didn’t allow us to stress for even a minute. She was so responsive and answered every question/email (which was a lot) within a few hours, sometimes even within a few minutes.

Curt, the owner, was definitely a bit more behind the scenes but the venue wouldn’t be the same without him. He was usually out doing some landscaping and keeping the grounds pristine during our many meetings but he would never let an e-mail or phone call go unanswered if Bri was unavailable. He made a presence after dinner to ask us how everything was going and to see if we needed anything, which of course we didn’t because they had already thought of everything.

We had the most minuscule hiccup on our wedding day, which no one would have noticed (literally my groom didn’t even notice), but it was solved within 45 minutes of bringing it up to Curt and Bri. They both care so deeply about their couples and they want your day to go exactly as planned and they will bend over backwards to make sure you have your dream wedding. I can honestly say that our day would not have been the same nor would it have run so smoothly without Bri and Curt!

We didn’t get to meet a ton of the wait staff or bartenders but our guests raved about the wait staff. They were accommodating, friendly, professional, and helpful. Cheryl was AMAZING and truly the life of the party. Our glasses were never empty and our stomachs were always full because Cheryl was so attentive. You could just tell she loved her job and that she was happy to be there for the bride and groom.

They also have their own DJ company, Upbeat DJ, who I 100% recommend having at your wedding at WMF. We spoke with Mark a few days before the wedding but we didn’t have the pleasure of meeting him. Regardless, he was so helpful and he answered all of our DJ/music-related questions despite not even working our wedding. We had Pat that was outside for our ceremony and another Pat that was inside during the cocktail hour/reception. We didn’t get a chance to meet outdoor Pat as our ceremony was only about 4 minutes long and we snuck off before getting to meet him but the acoustics were perfect. Indoor Pat made our wedding a BLAST. We had a list of “must-plays” and an ever longer list of “do not plays”. He not only played all of our must plays but he filled the rest of the reception with similar songs that kept everyone on the dance floor and kept the music-snob bride and groom happy.

Now for the food. We were nervous about not having a tasting but all of our qualms went away the second we saw the food. I had some of their bridal suite snack while getting ready and they were DELICIOUS. The spreads were plentiful and we snacked on them all day. They even gave us fresh fruits, veggies, and cheeses to take back to our hotel for our after party. The hor doeuvres were SO yummy and all of our guests were able to try a little bit of everything. The salad, appetizer, and main entrees were honestly some of the best wedding foods I have ever eaten. They had SO many options to satisfy both the pickiest eaters and the snobbiest foodies. They even let us customize our menu a little bit!

There aren’t enough fantastic things to say about this venue and their staff. Our guests still rave about our wedding and usually the beauty of the venue and the staff are at the top of their compliments. Couldn’t recommend this venue more. If you make the best decision ever to to book here, highly recommend a post ceremony photo shoot in the bridle suite with you and your hubby. It makes for some killer pics.
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Cate Sent on 08/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wright’s Mill Farm

We got married at Wright’s Mill Farm on 6/2/24. We have spent a lot of time thinking about how to put into words how amazing our day was because of Wright’s Mill Farm and the amazing staff. It is impossible to convey how truly wonderful they are, but here is our best attempt.

Wright’s Mill Farm was the first wedding venue we toured. We fell in love with it immediately. Bri gave us a wonderful tour and provided so much information answering questions we wouldn’t even know to ask. From the beginning, Bri and Curt were so helpful and responsive. Our questions were always answered in a timely manner and often way faster than expected. They are so busy, yet somehow make you feel like you are the only couple they are working with. We knew from day one that they would do everything they could to make our wedding day perfect and that they did.

The food was absolutely amazing. I can’t imagine that it is an easy task to provide delicious meals for 100+ guests, but somehow every Hors D'oeuvre, appetizer, and main plate was delicious. Everyone was raving about their meals. They were accommodating of everyone’s food preferences and allergies. My sister loved her vegetarian plate. Bri made sure that we even got to try hors d’oeuvres in the bridal suite while we took a few minutes to ourselves before our entrance to the reception.

The staff were so amazing and attentive. There was always someone asking us and our families if we needed anything/ needed a drink. They were all so friendly. They helped make our sparkler exit run smoothly and were so efficient in helping us pack up all our decor at the end of the night. They made the night run so smoothly and made sure we sat down and ate our own meals, which we are so grateful for.

Upbeat DJ, Mark and Pat, had everyone dancing all night. The songs they played were great! They played something for everyone and they honored all of our requests. I was taking a break from the dance floor at one point, fanning myself off, and they brought me over a chocolate bar from the s’more’s station and a water bottle. They were great to work with and we couldn’t have asked for better DJs to keep everyone entertained and dancing all night.

Overall, Wrights Mill Farm was the perfect place to have our wedding. The grounds and reception area are beautiful. Bri and Curt are wonderful and truly care about each and every couple they work with. They will make sure your wedding day truly is the best day. We are truly grateful for all their help throughout this entire process. Thank you for making wedding planning less stressful and for making our wedding day run seamlessly. We can’t thank you and all your staff enough. Also, thank you for having amazing preferred vendors. All of our vendors were from your list and they were all great!!!

Our wedding was the best day and we will never forget it. Thank you so much!!

Love,

Caitlin & Michael Tyler
6/2/24
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Erica S. Sent on 07/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible staff and spectacular layout!

Bri and Curt were amazing and the venue was everything we could’ve asked for. From the very start of booking, they were quick to respond and transparent about pricing and packages. They were flexible in allowing us to change the package we decided on and were always helpful in recommending different options. The venue itself was quite literally the perfect layout. The bar was right near the dance floor which was amazing, the outside options were accessible and comfortable, and everything being in one room made for a great celebration. As soon as me and my husband walked in from the ceremony, Bri brought me to the bridal suite to bustle my dress (which was SO appreciated because I don’t know if I would’ve ever gotten around to it!) and Cheryl brought us drinks all night! Cheryl was the best, all night she made sure we had a drink in hand and checked in to see if we wanted another serving of any of the food. When we weren’t at the table she covered our dinner to keep it warm! Dinner service was so quick and belly’s were full! Mark at Upbeat DJ was an absolute hit playing all the songs we requested and was amazing at facilitating speeches and entrances. He kept the dance floor full all night and was so easy going to work with!!! The whole staff At wrights mill farm were helpful, nice, and fun! Cannot recommend this venue enough!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Devolve Imaging Photography Devolve Imaging Photography Wedding Photographers

The feeling is mutual! It's always a great experience teaming up with the Wright's Mill staff. Beautiful venue as well.

More Than A Moment Event Design & Decor More Than A Moment Event Design & Decor Wedding Decor & Lighting

Wright's Mill, WMF, the unstoppable crew up in Canterbury....I could go on & on about how wonderful the owners & staff are. Whether they are the main family running the venue, or the rest of the group working for them, you'll never feel anything short of welcome there. They go above and beyond for their couples & the energy is contagious. I'm lucky to have become a part of their "farmily" and cannot recommend them enough.

Courtney Lynn Photography Courtney Lynn Photography Wedding Photographers

Wright's Mill Farm is one of my favorite places to photograph weddings. The staff is professional, reliable and outstanding at making the day run smoothly. Wright's Mill has beautiful scenic backdrops including rustic barns and a covered bridge. I cannot speak highly enough of Wright's Mill and everyone there. Highly recommended!

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