The Society Room of Hartford Reviews
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Amber Sent on 04/14/2025The BEST Venue in New England!
From the moment we first stepped through its grand doors, The Society Room captivated us with its unparalleled beauty and undeniable charm. To describe it merely as a "venue" feels like an understatement; it's a breathtaking work of art, a meticulously preserved historic bank transformed into an event space that exudes elegance and grandeur. The sheer architectural magnificence of The Society Room provided a stunning and unique backdrop for our wedding day, leaving us and our guests utterly spellbound. The soaring ceilings, intricate detailing, and the palpable sense of history created an atmosphere of timeless romance and sophistication that we had only dreamed of.
Beyond its visual splendor, The Society Room truly shines in its commitment to providing an exceptional and seamless experience. The culinary offerings were nothing short of extraordinary. Our guests raved about the delicious food, and we were so impressed by the venue's thoughtful and comprehensive approach to accommodating all dietary needs. It was such a relief to know that every single one of our loved ones could enjoy a delectable meal without compromise. The wedding packages offered by The Society Room are truly generous, providing an abundance of food options that ensured no guest left even remotely hungry. The portions were perfect, the presentation impeccable, and the flavors were simply divine.
However, what truly elevated our experience at The Society Room to an unforgettable level was the exceptional staff. From our initial inquiries to the final farewell, every single member of their team was attentive, professional, and unfailingly polite. They went above and beyond to ensure that not only were our needs met, but that our guests felt welcomed, cared for, and truly special. Their genuine warmth and dedication were evident in every interaction, making the entire day run flawlessly. They were the epitome of professionalism, handling every detail with grace and efficiency.
The flexibility and accommodating nature of The Society Room were also remarkable. They graciously allowed us to bring in our own donut selection for dessert, adding a personal touch that meant a lot to us. Throughout the planning process, they were incredibly responsive and impressively organized, making what can often be a stressful experience feel manageable and even enjoyable. They truly listened to our vision for our wedding day, understanding our hopes and desires, and then expertly brought that vision to life in the most beautiful and seamless way possible.
Our wedding day at The Society Room was more than just a celebration; it was a magical experience that exceeded all our expectations. The stunning ambiance, the delectable food and drinks, and most importantly, the exceptional staff all contributed to creating memories that we will cherish forever. If you are searching for a wedding venue that offers unparalleled beauty, outstanding service, and a team dedicated to making your dreams a reality, look no further than The Society Room. It is, without a doubt, a truly fantastic and unforgettable place to begin your happily ever after. We wholeheartedly recommend The Society Room to any couple seeking a wedding venue that is simply extraordinary. -
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Shekinah Sent on 10/25/2024Amazing Time
This venue was absolutely beautiful! It was elegant, sophisticated, and warm. The atmosphere was amazing and the staff was attentive to detail as well as my husband and I during our time there. I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful and perfect place to say yes to forever with my husband! -
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Lindsay Sent on 09/26/20245 star venue!!
The Society Room provided us with the wedding of our dreams. From the moment we walked in and met with Jim to tour the venue we instantly knew this was our venue. Jim was so nice and down to earth. One of the things we loved is there was no hidden fees or complicated math that needed to be done. It was a per person fee and then items you could add on if you wanted to! Linda was a pleasure to work with during the entire process. She was very helpful and always quick to respond. My husband and I were able to enjoy every moment of our special day and not worry about a single thing! The level of detail the collect is outstanding and they make it so easy for you! Judi is a miracle worker and makes sure your wedding goes off without a hitch. Rehearsal was quick and easy and the bridal party understood the process. Jonna will be your new best friend for the night. She is so kind and helpful. She checks on you often to see if you need a drink. She even brought us water while we were outside taking photos! The food is absolutely amazing!! Our guests are still talking about all the appetizers and the entrees. The champagne is out of this world! We added on the champagne tower and it was a great touch to cocktail hour. We used their table numbers and floating candle centerpieces, they were beautiful! They pack everything up for you at the end of the night and all you need to do is load it in your car! My husband and I can confidently say not a single thing went wrong at our wedding and there is nothing we would have done differently. The bridal suite is gorgeous!! And the grooms cottage is very cool. I can’t say enough good things about The Society Room. Thank you for giving us the wedding of our dreams and a night our guests and us will never forget. -
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Aisha Sent on 09/22/2024Perfect Venue
My husband and I came across to this beautiful venue and from the moment we walked in we knew this was the place that we would have our wedding. This venue is beautifully designed. it’s very elegant, very classy, and we knew that this would fit the vibe for our wedding. The staff were very professional, super accommodating, and made the process easy from start to finish. The food was also amazing. Our guest were pleased with the variety of food options during cocktail hour. During our reception our guests complemented the chef several times. we would definitely recommend this place to have your wedding!!!! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 04/11/2024a literal dream, cannot recommend highly enough
The Society Room, managed by the incredible team of Chris, Linda, Jake, Judi-Ann, Joe, and Jonna, was an absolute dream – beautiful, unique, and a huge hit with all our guests (especially the out of town folks from Miami!) Their professionalism and guidance made the entire process smooth sailing for my husband and me. The food was a big hit and absolutely delicious! Even when we ran behind schedule on the big day, Joe and Jonna were there to ensure everything flowed seamlessly. We're eternally grateful to them for creating such a beautiful and unforgettable day for us.The Society Room of Hartford's reply:
Dear Elizabeth,
Thank-you so much for your kind words! We are so very proud of our service and culinary teams. Their professionalism and passion are what sets us apart. I will pass along your praise to the team!
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Maria Sent on 03/30/2024Impeccable Downtown Hartford Wedding Venue
Absolutely superb, from top to bottom, wedding venue. We had a March wedding at the Society Room, including an on-site ceremony. The venue itself is gorgeous, so unique, and the team does a fantastic job of utilizing all of its assets for a truly special event. The food and drink is unmatched; our guests are still telling us, a month later, how blown away they were by the cocktail hour and dinner. We had an excellent experience with all planning and execution staff; every person we came into contact with was knowledgeable, attentive, creative, flexible, and truly invested in our needs. We chose not to hire a separate wedding planner or day-of-coordinator, and because of the excellence of the planning staff and day-of-attendants, we had no regrets about this choice. There is a day-of-attendant assigned to the couple, and the planning staff communicate directly with all of your vendors (florist, officiant, band, etc.) in the immediate weeks leading up, which was enormously helpful. The ability to save money by not hiring a planner was a huge asset to choosing this venue. There is ample parking directly beside the venue and several hotels within blocks of the venue, which accommodated out-of-town guests very easily. Look no further than the Society Room for a fabulous downtown Hartford wedding. -
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Caroline Sent on 01/13/2024Stunning!!
We are so happy with our experience at the Society Room! The space is so unique and was particularly warm and stunning for a winter wedding. The staff is very professional and incredibly organized. I felt confident leading into the evening that everything was going to run smoothly. On the day of the wedding I was really able to enjoy and not focus on the details because I knew they were taken care of. Food was delicious and service was impeccable. A real show stopper! -
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Patrick Sent on 08/17/2023Society Room - 10 out of 5 stars!
My husband and I got married at The Society Room in July of 2023 and we had an incredible experience from start to finish. From the moment I saw pictures online I knew this was the place I wanted to get married. Our wedding sales manager Chris Burns was excellent to work with, he was quick to respond to all my questions and helped us to plan all the little details of our evening. Everything we ate at Society Room was superb, our guests raved about their meals and the endless supply of appetizers that were provided, we especially recommend the Mac & Cheese bar, it was a hit! Society room wedding packages give you the most bang for your buck, there are not many venues of this class that offer so much in their package. The service during the reception is unparalleled from anything I have experienced as a guest at other venues. They start dinner service quickly after everyone is seated, we had 250 guests and everyone’s food was hot and we had no complaints about meal mix ups. I was impressed how quickly they got everyone served so we could start the dance party! Our personal wedding attendant from July 3, 2023 deserves a raise, I forgot her name but she made sure there was a drink in my hand all night and we received our own app sampler plate so we could relax for a minute after our ceremony! She also seamlessly handled all the bridal suite entry requests all night! Society Room includes your cake as well, we chose Creative Cakes by Donna for our cake, it was beautifully delicious strawberry shortcake- highly recommend! Overall we had the best experience and I would recommend The Society Room to anyone who is getting married in Hartford! *** Photo Credit- Carla Ten Eyck Photography, Hartford CT*** -
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Rachel Sent on 07/09/2023Breathtaking wedding venue!
From the moment we walked into the ballroom, we knew we wanted to have our big day take place at the Society Room. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, between the ballroom, the bridal suite and groomsmen cottage, and of course the vault. The detail in all of the rooms is amazing and makes for an incredible atmosphere for a wedding.
The staff was also incredible to work with. They were very organized, and the whole process was a pleasure from start to finish. The planning phase was smooth, with all of our questions answered quickly along the way. The food was great, and they had plenty of options during the tasting that we could choose from for our wedding day.
When the day was finally here, we couldn’t have asked for a better operations team to make sure everything went smoothly. With so many details to worry about, it was great to be able to be confident in the team handling those details for us, so that we only had to get there and do our best to hold in our happy tears. All of our guests were blown away by the venue, and we would absolutely recommend the Society Room for any couples looking to have a wedding in Connecticut! -
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Rashida Sent on 05/02/2023Amazing Wedding Venue
The society room of Hartford is a fantastic place to have a wedding! My guest loved the food and the service; they're pricey but 100% worth it. I'd rebook this venue, and did I say it's a photographer and videographer's dream place to shoot? -
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Casey Sent on 11/23/2022It was a dream come true
I cannot express enough how happy I was with the society room! the staff was amazing! The day of our wedding went so smooth and everyone was very accommodating! For a couple who does not do well planning out every detail and thinking of the little things Society Room was the perfect option for us! They asked the questions we didnt even think to have the answers to, so that the day of the wedding everything was taken care of. Funny Testimony to their excellence: The morning we were getting married the event manager came to me and said that my groom thought we had forgot the flash drive... but I knew we didn't bc I taped it to the seating chart frame and put it in his car myself before I left the previous day... I politely explained to the event manager that my future husband better find the one and only responsibility he had which was just bringing in the items I made and loaded for him ... shortly after our chat the event manager reappeared with my husband's car keys and the flash drive. It must have fallen off when they were taking it out of the car and it was under a seat. The event manager did not have to go search Daniel's car but WOW what an above and beyond sentiment to reassure me that he had today handled even if me and the groom were hot messes!! -
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Brianna Sent on 03/15/2022Beautiful Day at a Uniquely Beautiful Venue
I had the pleasure of getting married at the society room this past December. Everything went better then I could've ever imagined. The food was delicious, we still have guest three months later talking about the food at our wedding. The society room provided us with service that was above and beyond what we could've ever expected. They were extremely helpful with rescheduling our wedding 2x because of Covid as well as with putting out all the decorations and small details my mom and I had made. I can not recommend this venue enough if you are looking a one of a kind 5 star wedding experience.The Society Room of Hartford's reply:
Brianna,
We LOVE that picture with your dress in the vault! Thank you again for choosing us for your wedding day!!!!
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Sabiha Sent on 01/03/2022Incredible Venue, Incredible Team
This venue was absolutely majestic and exceeded all our expectations. The ornate design and decorations provided beautiful backdrops to every event throughout our wedding. We took our “first look” pictures in front of the grand wooden door. We read our vows underneath the towering curved window draped with an almost tapestry-like set of maroon curtains. The ceiling fixtures bathed the ballroom with a glowing warmth that set the tone for the whole evening. Our guests gazed upon the artful designs adorning the ceilings, not to mention the colossal marble pillars reaching up to them. The bank vault made for such a unique and picturesque scene like something straight out of a movie. In addition, the tables, seating, dishware, and silverware blended so well into the overall aesthetic.
A beautiful venue is nothing without proper planning and coordination, and we have to say the Society Room exceeded in these regards, as well. From the moment we met with Jim and Melissa expressing our initial interest in this venue, we were met with helpful, responsive correspondence to all our questions, concerns, and requests. In the midst of a pandemic and the uncertainty it posed, we felt much more secure in our planning by having a team we could easily communicate with. In terms of service, the Society Room was unparalleled.
As for the food, the venue delivered a delectable assortment of dishes. The hors d'oeuvres were tasty and flowed endlessly throughout cocktail hour from the refreshing shrimp cocktail to the zesty mini buffalo empanadas. The entrées led to many clean plates, with the braised short rib & mashed potatoes easily becoming a fan favorite. The staff were extremely accommodating to all food allergies and dietary restrictions. They worked with us closely during prior planning, as well as the day of the event, making sure to double-check with each guest before serving their plate.
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Nicole Sent on 09/22/2021Amazing, Amazing and Magical
Out of all of the places we spoke to, they were the most accommodating and with a very great value. They literally handheld us through every step and made us feel welcomed. The staff gave amazing service in planning and the day of our wedding. Even with delays they delivered. Our guests loved the location, food and ambience. The photo vault was a hit!!! They have unique touches not many places have. I would have another event here just because!!! -
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Marta Sent on 07/29/2021Simply Amazing!!!!
The Society Room staff went above and beyond to give me peace of mind during Covid. Wedding planning is stressful as it is but then with the pandemic it was a even more stressful. The staff and especially Melissa was super helpful in answering my frantic emails about everything from the newest ordinances to her thoughts on decor in various parts of the hall. The quality of food, drinks, service, and our bridal attendant the day of were top notch. They made sure we ate and got a chance to soak it all in which is so important on your wedding day. Thank you Society Room for making my wedding day dreams come true it was simply breath taking and I always will have such fond memories due to the amazing venue and staff. -
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Heather Sent on 06/20/2021Outstanding service!
I just want to say how accommodating, professional, and friendly the Society Room was to me and my wife! We had picked this venue back in November of 2018 for a June 2020 wedding. When COVID-19 hit, they were very understanding and gave us several dates to choose from for a new date, all without losing any of our security deposit or payments made up to then. When we finally had our wedding in June of 2021, the planning and preparedness of the staff was top-notch. Even the tastings were well organized! Being an engineer by trade myself, I can really appreciate a well-run organization and the Society Room is definitely a well-oiled machine! We had a prohibition-style/speakeasy theme for our wedding reception and the Society Room staff played their part with the details and decorations that I didn't even think of such as the set-up for the harvest table and the wedding favors! A BIG shoutout to both Melissa and Desmond and his staff! We were looking for something that was all-inclusive with regards to ceremony, reception and catering and the Society Room hit it out the park on all levels! Our wedding guests are STILL talking about how much they enjoyed themselves at our wedding! Thank you so much for making wedding day so special! -
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Julie Sent on 01/18/2020Best decision we made was to get married here!!!
Have nothing, but good things to say about the SR. The staff is professional, hardworking, and so friendly. The night was so easy for us because of the staff. Shout out to Janna who was with. my husband and me, making sure we always had a drink and whatever we needed. Not to mention it is truly the most beautiful, one of a kind venue. 10000% recommend!!! -
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Justin Sent on 01/16/2020Decor you can “Bank” on
Society Room was the first venue that my wife and I looked at and we booked it right after our tour. Jim Bucko gave us a great tour and Melissa is a pleasure to work with. She answered all our questions. They worked great together and was very accommodating to our requests. Society Room is very organized and the results speak for themselves. Our guests were all taken care of by the staff and the food was hot. Great venue to take pictures as well. -
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Dametres Sent on 11/22/2019Incredible Venue, Well Worth The Investment
My husband and I ADORED this venue for our wedding. We actually booked it before we even got engaged!! (Long story haha) It was like love at first sight, literally. I got married in July and felt like complete royalty. They are so accommodating. They even gave me a bridal attendant for the whole day who made sure I ate, had water and wine, took pictures with guests, and communicated with my vendors. Her entire job was to make sure I don't get stressed which is perfect because I'm a pretty anxious person! The venue has multiple beautiful rooms so we had our ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and wedding photos all at the same place! Everyone from the sales team, event planner, operations team, food service, was PERFECT. The food was delicious, they even include the bakeries for the wedding cake that you can design! They also let me rent items for my centerpieces at a very inexpensive price. If you are looking for an all inclusive venue where all you have to do is show up, this is the place. -
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Jessica Sent on 10/17/2019Excellent venue
There is nothing not to love about The Society Room! The space is stunning, food was delicious (our guests are still complimenting it), and the service is top notch. You also can't beat the location - an affordable hotel directly across the street and it is surrounded by restaurants and bars, which allow many options for your rehearsal dinners and/or after party. I wouldn't change a thing! -
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Kali Sent on 08/21/2019Flawless Reception, First Class Venue
I honestly don't know where to start except to say that everything went absolutely perfectly from planning the wedding to the actual wedding night.
We worked with Melissa at the Society Room who was such a pleasure to work with. She was accommodating, supportive, responsive, detail oriented and always professional.
The Venue speaks for itself, it has a TON of character that made our wedding a little more unique than some of the other traditional indoor venues. We had a large wedding and utilized the top and bottom levels for our reception. At first I was a little worried about this, but it was SO awesome. After dinner, everyone who was upstairs came down to dance.
The food was delicious, from cocktail hour to dinner everything was executed perfectly. I also really loved the way they invited 50 couples to an event to sample and select food choices in advance of the meeting.
Service the night of the wedding was also incredible. I received really positive feedback from all the guests, and my husband and I couldn't have been happier.
Price was really reasonable considering the quality of food, service, environment.
Overall, I would 100% recommend this venue to anyone planning their wedding. There wasn't one thing that went wrong and we had an amazing experience working with Melissa and the rest of the team at the Society Room. I am so thankful we chose it for our day. -
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Sharon Sent on 08/05/2019Beautiful Venue
We had a wonderful experience, the Society Room is just beautiful the staff is so accommodating, and did everything to our specifications. The service is great and they are very into catering to their guests with dietary needs also, the food was like a meal at a 5 star restaurant, our guests are still talking about the reception my daughter's wedding was July 20,2019, and if we had to do it all over we wouldn't have it any other place! -
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Priscilla Sent on 06/12/2019A Dream come true place!
Everything was amazing,the atmosphere is beautiful, the staff was very nice and helpful. OMG compliments to the chef, the food was delicious, I wish they have a restaurant, just to come back and eat.
From the beginning to the end everything was amazing,a dream come true!
Thank you all so much!
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Caitlin Sent on 05/11/2019Just amazing!
The Society Room of Hartford really made our dreams come true! First off, the venue is gorgeous; from the impressive ceilings and fixtures to the hidden vault, this place is stunning. Perhaps more importantly, the staff is phenomenal and easy to work with. Any time we called, they were always available to answer our questions and provide suggestions to make our day run as smoothly as possible. For example, we were unable to make the date of the tasting, but they provided us with a private tasting session at our convenience.
On the night of, the coordinators kept us on schedule and well fed (and the food was delicious!) all night long.
Since the wedding, we have had rave reviews about how amazing the venue was from our guests, and how they had never been to anything like it. Overall, I can't recommend The Society Room highly enough! -
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Jocelyn Sent on 03/19/2019Our wedding day!
The society room of Hartford was absolutely amazing. From the beginning Traci was always available when we needed her. She was very thorough and made sure we would have everything we wanted and needed day of and also touched base with the other vendors. The coordinators Cecilia and Desmond were amazing. They made sure everything ran smoothly. We also had a bridal attendant named johnna who was the sweetest most awesome person. She was there whenever We needed something as well. The bridal suite and grooms cottage were comfortable. They always made sure we had refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. During our plated dinner the food came out hot. All of our guests said everything was beautiful and the food was awesome. The waitstaff made sure our guest were comfortable. Only complaint is they don’t serve shots and they don’t offer vendors the hors d’oeuvres. Other than that the society room treated us like royalty and we didn’t have to lift a finger or worry about a thing. So grateful and happy for the experience we had.
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