Discussions from Connecticut Planning

So I am pretty sure we found our venue! Heritage Hotel in Southbury. It’s cheaper than all the rest we looked at & still gorgeous! We’re also choosing to get married on a weekday because it’s...

Hi, everyone! I'm a redhead looking for a makeup artist in CT (Connecticut) who has experience with bridal makeup for redheads. Having a tough time finding MUA who have a portfolio that includes...

Hi all, Is anyone getting married at Lion Rock Farm in Sharon, CT? My fiancé and I love the venue, but are having trouble wrapping our mind around what this will end up costing us, given how a la...

Did anyone on here have their wedding at Aria, in Prospect, CT? If so, how did you go about tipping the venue? I know they have a 20% service charge already included but I was told that this does not...

Hi, we're looking for brides who got married at the Branford House in Groton CT withOUT the use of a wedding planner/coordinator. We just booked the venue today and we're particularly curious how the...

Hey everyone! I'm newly engaged and am trying to find a venue in CT for under 2k. There will be 100 people or less. I would prefer to pick a caterer or do my own thing. If they do have a package...

Hi! I want to hold my Bach within driving distance from where I live (Connecticut). I was thinking NY, MA, RI and potentially NH and VT. Anyone have any recommendations other than NYC and Boston? Let...

I’m getting married next June and want to have a low budget wedding. My fiancé and I are in the process of moving and we just had a baby so money is a little tight. What are some good tips and tricks...

Connecticut brides! Does anyone know of a nail salon that would take a group of 8-10 girls for mani pedis at a time? I would love to get my nails done with my bridesmaids and mother and mother in law...

I am getting married on August 6th 2021. When should I send out the invitations? And when should the RSVP date be?

Hi, Does anyone have a recommendation for an officiant who is funny, and personable. We are from out of state and uncomfortable with saying our own vows, we don’t like being the center of attention ....

Hi! I’m leaning towards an outdoor tented wedding in Connecticut in 2022 but am not sure what the best (least risky) date might be. My options are July 23rd, August 6, August 20, September 3rd (Labor...

Hey y’all, I have a question for y’all. I am having my wedding soon and I talked to the city clerk. They said when I fill out the rest of my marriage license with my fiancée in person, I can pre pay...

Hey friends! My wife and I got married in an adorable little ceremony last year, and are having our reception this year. It’s also going to be small, and very DIY, so we’re forgoing a lot of vendors....

Has anyone worked with Enchanted Celebrations before? If so, what was your experience like?

Any CT brides has suggestions on low cost venues?

How many people have decided to just cancel their wedding all together because of the pandemic making it impossible to have the wedding you want?

Looking for beautiful restaurants and wineries to visit in CT area in April 2021. Thank you 💕

I’m getting married at Anthony’s Ocean View. None of my bridesmaids want makeup services and I’d rather not pay for people who don’t want their makeup done but I’m having trouble finding a makeup...

Anyone know a good place that does great work with dress alterations for a decent price?