Stamford Museum & Nature Center Reviews
Reviews
4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
12 Reviews
91% recommend it
Awards
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Gina R. Sent on 10/10/2019
Amazing Experience
We originally looked at the farmhouse for our wedding venue but then saw the Bendel Mansion and fell in love. The mansion was beautiful the day we toured it but the day of our wedding, it was incredible. Our guests all commented on what a gorgeous facility the SMNC is. We had our cocktail house out on the Otter Bridge and it was worth the extra expense! Jeanette was my contact and she was incredible. She was incredibly helpful, answered all my questions in a timely manner and gave me her cell number and told me to reach out at any time. She made the planning process so much easier offering her recommendations and suggestions when requested. She went out of her way to find me the day of the wedding and, again, told me to let her know if I needed anything. I can't recommend the SMNC enough! -
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User2253320 Sent on 08/03/2015We had an awesome time at our wedding at the Nature Center! We had our cocktail hour on the Otter Bridge, our friends and family enjoyed all of the nature and animals. The reception was in the museum and was a beautiful and unique setting. Highly recommend for someone looking for something a little bit different. -
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Ashley Sent on 02/18/2019Nice venue
We looked at Stamford Museum early in in our wedding venue search & although the venue was nice & has great potential to host a beautiful wedding, it was not right for us. However, the staff was very helpful & showed us the various visions the venue had to offer. Perhaps if our wedding vision was different we would have been able to have a great wedding there. The location could also be used for other events. -
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Leah Sent on 08/10/2010My wedding was spectacular. The mansion was beautiful, and at a low cost. The reason why I cannot rate a 5.0 for value is because you have to rent EVERYTHING for the venue. And I mean EVERYTHING. However, there is a great rental place nearby that works with the museum regularly. They are very affordable and FANTASTIC to work with. Party Fixins. They made the mansion look even more spectacular. It's Henri Bendel's mansion by the way. Yep, 5th ave's own. The grounds and the place was stunning. My photos came out so elegant. Definately reccommend it but get ready for some serious work because this is not your cookie-cutter wedding venue where everything is done for you. -
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Courteney C. Sent on 01/03/2020A magical venue & wonderful team
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center was a magical backdrop for our October 2019 wedding. If you are looking for a venue that is beautiful on its own and needs only basic decor to create a unique, history-rich, romantic atmosphere, the Bendel Mansion is just the place. The elegance of the space mixed with the fun of the surrounding farm makes it the perfect eclectic venue. We were even able to have our cocktail hour in the art gallery so guests could check out the featured photography. I really liked that the rental fee benefits an art/nature community organization. I can't say enough about Jeanette, our event coordinator. Throughout the entire process, she maintained a positive, "we can do it" attitude that put us at ease, she was available when we had (many) questions and needed to drop by, she recommended a list of great vendors, notably our caterer Revel with Dinner Thyme, who were absolutely stellar. The space is intimate, and she helped me with a floor plan that seated 135 guests comfortably. On the day of the wedding, Jeanette and her team were flexible and went above and beyond to make sure the day ran smooth. Amidst all the stress of wedding planning, knowing Jeanette had our backs and truly cared about our day made everything so much more enjoyable. Thank you SMNC-- you will always have a special place in our hearts! -
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Meighan Sent on 08/27/2018We chose the Stamford Museum and Nature Center because it was beautiful and unique. The grounds and mansion are gorgeous and it was something that all of our guests gushed about throughout the night and in the days and weeks following our wedding in June 2018.
The space inside of the mansion is a bit tight. We were originally told 150 guests for a buffet-style reception, but we were pretty comfortable at 90 with a small dance floor. I can't imagine more than 120 in the provided space, if you're looking to include a dance floor.
Jeanette was truly the best part of booking with SMNC. She was incredibly professional, responsive, and accommodating. I felt that things were in good hands with her and she went out of her way to ensure that our wedding ran smoothly.
Suggestion:
Look into which exhibits will be in the museum during your event, if you'll be hosting guests in the mansion. -
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Carrie Sent on 11/01/2011We LOVE this venue! It's beautiful and really different than the cookie cutter wedding venue. Ange was amazing during the planning process, really helpful and flexible. However, one of the ovens broke during our wedding and no one could be found to fix it on the spot, maintenance was MIA. It was the catering company we used that really swooped in and saved the day by bringing in another oven from an event they were doing across town. I would recommend using them simply because it's a gorgeous venue and a good value but make sure they've resolved the issue with the fuses for their ovens and let your caterer know they've had an issue before so they'll be prepared. Our caterer mentioned they asked around and it's a problem that they've had before.
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