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Sara
Venues like Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Sara, on September 6, 2021 at 11:42 PM

Hello! I really love botanic gardens and greenhouse type venues. I am in love with the Orangerie at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Massachusetts, but they can only accommodate 120 people. We would need...

Sara, Jan 14, 2026 6 1,674
Cara
Black business owners
Cara, on February 27, 2022 at 9:51 AM

Still having trouble finding a black owned businesses for my wedding planning. Any suggestions? I've tried typing it in and nothing comes up

Adel, Nov 21, 2025 7 121
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Ice cubes
Christine, on September 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM

Hello, My fiancé and I are getting married in a few weeks at Wickham Park Hilltop cabin. The event manager just told us this within the past week that there is no freezer at the venue (since I asked)...

Christine, Sep 11, 2025 8
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Affordable wedding venues in CT
Nicole, on June 20, 2017 at 7:31 AM

I am looking for affordable wedding venues by the ocean in Connecticut/ New York/ Long Island? For about 100-130 guests in the fall if possible. Does anyone have any recommendations? Places by the...

Togbe, Mar 11, 2025 23 5,261
Stephanie
Pond House in West Hartford
Stephanie, on September 26, 2024 at 5:12 PM

Has anyone gotten married at the Pond House in West Hartford?? We have booked a tour date and would love to know everyone's advice and experience in terms of food, venue amenities, decor... you name...

Stephanie, Sep 26, 2024 559
Chelsea
Wedding Flowers
Chelsea, on December 7, 2022 at 9:16 PM

I am getting married in CT and am wondering what people are spending on their wedding florals? I want a lot of flowers throughout each part of the wedding, but I also know that florals can be pricey....

Elizabeth, May 31, 2024 3 554
Jennifer
Shot in the dark ( hair/ makeup)
Jennifer, on May 6, 2024 at 2:09 PM

Hi all I currently live in E. Berlin and getting married on June 1st at 12pm my fiance and I are getting married in my FIL backyard which is beautifully landscaped. ( Inside by fireplace if rain). We...

Jennifer, May 6, 2024 89
Jennifer
Hair& makeup for bride only
Jennifer, on February 5, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Hi all I am getting married 5/11/24 3pm ceremony time. I am looking for someone who can do hair and possibly makeup on one person. We are having a very small intimate wedding with just my fiance and I...

Jennifer, Feb 5, 2024 13
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Private, woodsy location in ct for wedding
Aubrey, on November 26, 2023 at 9:42 PM

My fiance and I are looking for a place to get married in October of 2025. We would like to stay within an hour of Waterbury, CT. We want a location that is very private with lots of trees. The theme...

Jennifer, Feb 2, 2024 1 489
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Judge or Retired Judge Officiant?
Jennifer, on November 7, 2023 at 12:32 PM

Ever since I helped a friend plan her wedding I've had my heart set on having a judge as our officiant. I know it may sound trivial or random to some, but it's what I've pictured. There's one...

Jennifer, Nov 7, 2023 524
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Winter Wedding Pictures - Central Connecticut
Chelsea, on March 29, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Hi all - I'm hoping you can help me, I'm desperate. I'm getting married on December 23rd of this year. The wedding is in Windsor and the reception is in West Hartford. My plan was to have our pictures...

Chelsea, Mar 29, 2023 532
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Charter Buses for Wedding - Help!
Kirsten, on March 7, 2023 at 10:43 AM

Has anyone who has gotten married in the Middletown/Hartford Connecticut area rented buses to shuttle guests from hotel to venue? Struggling between school buses and coach buses everything is so...

Kirsten, Mar 7, 2023 30
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Venues in/near ct allowing outside catering
Kelly, on November 23, 2022 at 11:51 AM

Hi all! I'm looking for wedding venues in or around Connecticut for a wedding for about 200-250 people where we can provide our own outside caterer. Many of the wedding websites don't let you search...

Sarah, Nov 23, 2022 1 472 1
Alyssa
Sunrise Minimony
Alyssa, on November 4, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Hi all!!! Any makeup artist recommendations in the Milford area? Trying not to break the bank especially since its just me getting my make up done and it'll gave to be done EARLY like 3/4 am!!

Alyssa, Nov 4, 2022 34
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2023 Weddings 🥰
Nelly, on October 19, 2022 at 9:14 AM

Me and my Fiancé are getting married 11/25/23. Anybody else have the same date 😊

Nelly, Oct 19, 2022 31
Edward
Nuzzo’s farm Branford Connecticut
Edward, on September 6, 2022 at 12:43 PM

What a great place this was staff were very nice place was amazing if your into that farm look very clean great surroundings venue was perfect has anyone ever experienced this place?

Lynnie, Sep 7, 2022 1 644 1
Madison
Catering
Madison, on August 23, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Im having a really hard time finding a caterer at a reasonable price. im getting married in Litchfield County in CT and everyone is so expensive. anyone have any recommendations??

Madison, Aug 23, 2022 151
Ashlee
Hotel Bridal Suites
Ashlee, on August 11, 2022 at 7:04 PM

Hey all! Anyone in/near the Hartford, CT area? Looking to find bridal suites (or similar to) at Hartford hotels. Getting married next September at Pond House Café in West Hartford and unfortunately...

Rosebud, Aug 17, 2022 1 750
Alysia
Tolland County Venues
Alysia, on July 18, 2022 at 10:31 PM

Recently engaged as nd looking for a 2024 venue that has an indoor/outdoor option with garden in Tolland County that is less than $5-6k but most of the venues listed for CT are pretty much...

Lynnie, Jul 20, 2022 1 304
Courtney
Help.!
Courtney, on February 3, 2022 at 6:53 AM

Okay I need ALOT of help, let me start by saying I don't even know where to start on how to plan a wedding. So with that being can someone please give me some good ideas on venues that has the all...

Courtney, Feb 3, 2022 368
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