Wadsworth Mansion

With the elegance of history and the beauty of nature, create a celebration to remember.

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This fun loving couple was a delight to work with. We can tell they enjoyed every minute of their day together and the weather could not have been more perfect!

We loved how Maddie and her bridesmaids bouquets were so vibrant and full of color. The Groom wore a navy blue suit with a pink paisley tie which matched perfectly to our blooming rhododendron.

This couple had such a fun time with both friends and family and really enjoyed the mansion to its fullest with cocktails and dancing on the terrace and dining in the ballrooms. Their amazing photographer Zach Wolf found some fantastic “nooks” on our grounds that resulted in breathtaking photos.  Enjoy a glimpse into Maddie and Will’s fantastic wedding day!

Photographer: Zac Wolf

Caterer: Riverhouse Catering

Florist: Azalea Floral Design

Band: GQ and the Lady

Link to photographer Zac Wolf’s Blog here

Featured Wedding – Will and Maddie, May 30, 2015 This fun loving couple was a delight to work with. We can tell they enjoyed every minute of their day together and the weather could not have been more perfect!

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Joy was one of those brides who knew what she wanted. She came to tour the Mansion, loved it, and booked us (and her caterer) practically on the spot!  On the day of her wedding she was exactly as her name, so joyful and excited to marry Brian. This lovely couple had a beautiful ceremony on our vista on a bright and sunny May day.

Her color scheme was pinks of all shades, corals, oranges,and white. The colors were represented in the rose petals on the aisle, in the bouquets her girls carried, and in the place setting on the tables. She also had some really fun personal touches like a special draft beer as a favor for every guest, and a pizza bar for a late night snack.  Yum!  Congratulations to the happy couple!

Photographer: Jewel Photo

Caterer: CT Wedding Group

Florist: Earth Blossoms

DJ: Jock in the Box

Featured Wedding – Joy and Brian, May 23, 2015 Joy was one of those brides who knew what she wanted. She came to tour the Mansion, loved it, and booked us (and her caterer) practically on the spot!  

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Frommer’s Lists Wadsworth Mansion in top 50

Middletown, CT.   The Wadsworth Mansion was listed as a “Best Place to Get Married in all 50 States” by Frommers.com this July.   Frommer’s selected one venue from each state for this distinguished list.  Some venues were selected for their stunning locations, others were selected for their beautiful architecture.  Executive Director, Deborah Moore, was delighted when she received an email from Frommer’s saying that the Wadsworth Mansion had been selected.  ‘We are honored, as the Biltmore in Asheville, NC is included as well as the Grand Canyon and the beaches of Maui.  We don’t have beautiful beaches or mountains, but the Olmsted designed 100 acre estate is very private and the Beaux-arts style mansion is beautiful. Couples can exchange their vows on a 700’ lawn and can dance on the terrace under the stars.  I don’t think there is a more beautiful place in Connecticut to get married.” http://www.frommers.com/slideshows/848035-where-to-get-married-the-best-weddings-in-all-50-states#slide849489

The Mansion hosts 70 weddings a year as well as other celebrations.  It is owned by the City of Middletown and was restored in 1999.

Frommer’s is a travel guidebook series founded by Arthur Frommer in 1957. Frommer’s has expanded to include more than 350 guidebooks across 14 series, as well as other media including the website Frommers.com. Since May 2007, Arthur Frommer has been actively blogging about travel on the Frommers.com website.  In 2007, Frommer’s celebrated its 50th anniversary of guidebook publishing.[1]

  Information will be available at the Wadsworth Mansion by calling [phone] or visiting www. WadsworthMansion.com.

Frommer’s Lists Wadsworth Mansion in top 50! Frommer’s Lists Wadsworth Mansion in top 50 Middletown, CT.   The Wadsworth Mansion was listed as a “

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This is one of those weddings that proves regardless of the weather, a Wadsworth Mansion event always comes together beautifully. Viviane and Jonathan had an international love story which took them on adventures all over the world so naturally, they incorporated this theme into their day. From the luggage tags as escort cards and favors to the cupcake/ dessert table that was set up with vintage suitcases, there were perfect touches all around that celebrated where they’ve travelled to the place they said “I Do”!

The ceremony took place in the East Ballroom but the rain held off long enough for the couple to take some amazing photos in our tree line at the back of the mansion. Congratulations to Viviane and Jonathan!  May your life take you on many amazing adventures together!

Caterer: Gourmet Galley

Photographer : Robert Norman Photography

Planner/ Coordinator: Always and Forever

Cupcakes: A Little Imagination Cakes

Flowers: Sharon Elizabeth

Band: Charisma

Tent: CT Rental

Hair/Makeup: Simply Gorgeous by Erin

Featured Wedding: Vivian and Jonathan, June 27th This is one of those weddings that proves regardless of the weather, a Wadsworth Mansion event always comes together beautifully.

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True Love

Romance.  I think I took this job because at heart I am a romantic, certainly as much of a romantic as an event planner.  I love asking people how they met, or how they got engaged. I love showing the Mansion to couples who are holding hands and I love watching a bride and groom on their wedding day when they madly in love with each other. Giddy almost.  This wedding reception was last year on…

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Love was in the air for the wedding of Megan and Andrew on May 13. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and spring was in the air. It was such a beautiful day, and it was only made better with the love they had for one another. Megan and Andrews wedding was a celebration filled with family and friends.

Congratulations to Megan and Andrew!

The following pictures are just a sample of their wedding, to see more go to Sebastian Photography for more photos.

Megan and Andrew Wedding Love was in the air for the wedding of Megan and Andrew on May 13. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and spring was in the air. 

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Gorgeous BLISS Feature!

We were recently featured in the newest issue of Bliss Celebrations magazine! We are so happy to have such wonderful representation. To see the full article you can go to Bliss our feature is on pg 181. We hope it inspires you!

    Bliss Celebrations Magazine Feature Gorgeous BLISS Feature! We were recently featured in the newest issue of Bliss Celebrations magazine! We are so happy to have such wonderful representation.

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Beautiful Old Hollywood Photo shoot, set on the grounds of the Wadsworth Mansion.

Even on a chilly day in April, with rain in the forecast this photo shoot was bound to be amazing. With the colors, the design, and the setting, the shoot was both exciting and inspirational.

Beginning with a color scheme of Gold, Black and Purple the scene was set by Stephanie Carmody of Tres Chic Events.  With a mix of Old Hollywood elegance and classic touches, every element of this shoot was a perfect compliment to the mansion and grounds.   Dining was staged among the trees where the beauty of nature meets sophistication. The tablescape was accentuated with a suspended chandelier of purple flowers and bouquets by Dragonfly Event. Gold chargers and glassware brought dimension to the display.

The bride exuded elegance in a lace gown that blended flawlessly with the Beaux Art style of the mansion and Dana Bartone and Company gave her the classic Hollywood look. We love it when talented vendors come together to create new and stunningly unique ideas in this space.

We were thrilled to  have this photo shoot take place at the mansion.  It was originally featured on Reverie Gallery and now we are happy share it with all of our readers, enjoy!

    Photographer: Jackyln Greenberg of JAG Studios

Event Planning: Stephanie Carmody of Tres Chic Events

Venue: Wadsworth Mansion

Floral Design: Dragonfly Event

Hair & Makeup: Dana and Erica for Dana Bartone & Company

Bridal Gown: Alvina Valenta from A Little Something White

Grooms Attire: Modern Formals

Cake: Cake Alchemy

Paper Design: Christina D’Asaro Design

Escort Card Holders: Mc2 Wood Works

Gold and Black China: Be Our Guest

Gold Chargers: DC Rentals

Napkins: BBJ Linens

Dining Table, Accents Chairs & Purple Chaise: Luxe Event Rentals

Spider Chairs: Prop & Spoon

To see the Reverie Gallery blog click here

Old Hollywood Glam Photo Shoot at The Wadsworth Mansion Beautiful Old Hollywood Photo shoot, set on the grounds of the Wadsworth Mansion. Even on a chilly day in April, with rain in the forecast this photo shoot was bound to be amazing.

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Love was truly in the air at the Mansion on Valentines Day last year for Melissa and Robertson.  Melissa used the Mansion space in a creative and unique way by selecting a different theme/color scheme for each space.  The East ballroom was a red lounge room for the guests to mingle, the West ballroom was all white for a romantic dining experience, and the ceremony took place in the loggia with a warm pink glow. We loved the ceremony arbor with draping white fabric, candles, and rose petals.  The chairs for the ceremony were accented with rhinestone and pink ribbons.  They were surrounded by loving friends and family and it was truly a beautiful sight.

The couple loved the snow, and there was plenty on hand for them. They were so excited to go outdoors and take some beautiful pictures, even in the freezing cold they were so happy and in love!  Melissa insisted on going out to the terrace for that shot of them in the snow and then said “now you have an epic winter wedding shot for your books!” That we do! It was such a pleasure being able to celebrate with them.

Roberson owns an pasta sauce business called Michaud’s Pasta Sauce.  As favors, they provided each guest with a can of sauce and bow tie pasta as a symbol of them “tying the knot”.

Caterer: Grand Gourmet

Photography: Brian Ambrose

Florist: Sharon Elizabeth

DJ/Ceremony Music: Powerstation

Cake: Julia’s Bakery

Featured Wedding 2/14/14 Herbert Love was truly in the air at the Mansion on Valentines Day last year for Melissa and Robertson.  

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Our 2015 Bridal Show was one of the best yet! We want to thank all of our vendors, as well as all of our brides and grooms for making it such a success! The new fallen snow made the Mansion appear even more magical.

Along with the amazing tables showcasing  flowers and wedding photographs, there was great food, drinks, and entertainment  What more could you ask for on a snowy Sunday afternoon?  Thank you to all of our vendors who donated raffle prizes to help  our brides and grooms plan their special day.

Another very big thank you to our 3 lovely Mrs. Wadsworths: Lisa Awugah, Sarah Gadbois, and Lisa Maino. They were on hand to offer advice and helpful hints to our new soon to be brides. They were lovely and so very helpful.

Another big thank you to all of our vendors who participated and really helped to make this show such a success. Thank you for all you do!

To see a full list of this years participating vendors, click here.

  Wadsworth Mansion Bridal Show 2015 Our 2015 Bridal Show was one of the best yet! We want to thank all of our vendors, as well as all of our brides and grooms for making it such a success! 

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Meet our 2015 Mrs. Wadsworth {All three of them!}

Meet our 2015 Mrs. Wadsworth {All three of them!}

                      Every year at our Wedding Show (March 1, 2015 from 11am to 3pm), we invite a select few of our 2014 brides who really impressed us with the way they brought their wedding vision to life.  This year, we once again have three lovely brides who created beautiful, unique celebrations that transformed the mansion into a reflection of their taste and style.  The honorary title of…

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One of the great things about a Wadsworth Mansion wedding is that no two are the same.  Kara and Kevin were such a fun, colorful couple with great ideas and little personal touches that transformed this mansion into the perfect setting for their day.  A lego Coast Guard ship as a nod to their connection of the Coast Guard with a rubber duck bride a groom that what greeted guests as they arrived. Vibrant hues of blue and purple were used all over the mansion to bring Karas flair of color into our neutral interior. A wonderful time was had by all as the happy couple were surrounded by friends and loved ones. We are so happy that they decided to share the day with us!

Featured Wedding: Kara and Kevin 10/19/14 One of the great things about a Wadsworth Mansion wedding is that no two are the same.  

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We are in the spirit of the holidays and thought it would be nice to share something merry and bright with all of you.  Kelsey and Andrews wedding is the perfect way to do that! They picked a very cool date for their wedding… the last sequential date of the 21st century!  With such a memorable date for a wedding, the celebration had to live up to its reputation.  And it sure did!

The mansion was all decked out in holiday decor which Kelsey was happy to incorporate into her wedding.  We don’t see many winter weddings here at the mansion but when we do, we wonder why there aren’t more.  What is more romantic than an intimate gathering with family and friends at a beautiful historic house with roaring fireplaces, twinkling lights, the glow of candlelight, and a newly married couple cozying up on the dance floor?  They had some wonderful winter touches with a hot chocolate bar, personalized Christmas ornaments as guest favors, and a beautiful color palette of whites, golds, gray, and creams to accent the decor that surrounded them.

The couple was married in Clinton, CT and took photos in the surrounding areas before arriving at the mansion for their evening reception of cocktails, dancing, and merriment.  The day was beautifully photographed by Ashley Caroline Photography and catered by David Alan Catering.  Enjoy a glimpse into the lovely details of a winter wedding at the Wadsworth Mansion.  Congratulations to the happy couple!  We were so honored to share in the joy of your day.

Photography – Ashley Caroline Photography

Catering – David Alan Caterers

Flowers – Its So Ranunculus

Music – Rent a DJ

Cake – Kims Cottage Confections

Hotel – Inn at Middletown

Featured Wedding: Kelsey and Andrew 12/13/14 We are in the spirit of the holidays and thought it would be nice to share something merry and bright with all of you.  

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Larissa and Martin were destined to have an awesome wedding.  When you take into account that the weather that day was perfect, that Larissa thought out every minute detail, and the couple brought the most fun group of people to celebrate – things fell into place flawlessly.  Lets start with the details.  The gray, coral, and gold accents complimented this late summer wedding with that perfect pop of color to our lush green surroundings. A delicious tower of cupcakes and initialed heart shaped cookies at every place setting were unforgettable sweet treats for the guests and the little touches Larissa put here and there all over the mansion, that turned a grand historic mansion into her big historic home for the day.  Take a look at the love, laughter, and fun captured by J. Fiereck Photography.  Congratulations to Larissa and Martin!  We were so happy to host your wedding at the mansion and wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Photography: J.Fiereck Photography

Caterer: Grand Gourmet Catering

Florist: Sharon Elizabeth Florists

Cupcakes: Sweet Cupcasions

DJ: Music in Motion

Featured Wedding: Larissa and Martin 8/30/14 Larissa and Martin were destined to have an awesome wedding.  When you take into account that the weather that day was perfect, that Larissa thought out every minute detail, and the couple brought the most fun group of people to celebrate - things fell into place flawlessly.  

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On this dreary day, we thought it’d be nice to inject a little sunlight into your afternoon by revisiting a beautiful Spring wedding this past year.  Jenn and Bryce were highschool sweethearts and were so excited to start their lives together.  It was a beautiful day in July when Jenn and Bryce’s family gathered to celebrate their “I Do’s”.  Jen got ready at her mothers house and arrived at the mansion for their ceremony on the vista.  We loved that they included their dog into the photos (we here at the mansion are big dog fans) and even appointed a “dog sitter” who took care of its transportation and care during the wedding.  Jenns color palette of coral and gray beautifully complemented the lush greens of the mansion in July.  We are glad the day was beautifully captured by Perceptions Photography for you all to see!  Enjoy a little peek into a day of laughter, joy, family and friends, and happily ever after!

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Photos – Perceptions Photography

Florist – Green Dahlia  

Music/DJ – Entertainment Unlimited

Photobooth – Photobooth Planet

Catering – CT Wedding Group

Featured Wedding – Jenn and Bryce 7/19/14 On this dreary day, we thought it'd be nice to inject a little sunlight into your afternoon by revisiting a beautiful Spring wedding this past year.  

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September is one of our favorite months for weddings at the mansion.  The Hydrangeas begin to blush from the changing of the season and the weather is almost always perfect.  Anna and Jimmy had a beautiful celebration where they were able to take advantage of our beautiful surroundings before the rain arrived and then (as we all know how New England weather can be) when the rain stopped, went back out for more photos!

Before heading off to their ceremony at the beautiful St. Sebastian Church that is located right down the road from us, they had their first look out in our Tennis Pavilion.  They wandered around the property to pose in our stunning treelines and down to the bridge by our vernal pool.  We love how they incorporated our natural surroundings into their photos as both are avid hikers and nature enthusiast.

The day was beautifully captured by Uplift Photography and we are happy to share these photos with all of you!

Congratulations to the happy couple!  Thank you for hosting your wedding at the Wadsworth Mansion!

  Photographer – Uplift Photography

DJ – Powerstation Events

Florist – Wild Orchid

Ceremony – St. Sebastian Church

Transportation – Dattco

Caterer - CT Wedding Group

Featured Wedding: Anna and Jimmy 9/13/14 September is one of our favorite months for weddings at the mansion.  The Hydrangeas begin to blush from the changing of the season and the weather is almost always perfect.  

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Lisa and Kevin had a beautiful and incredibly fun wedding at the mansion in late August.  They were very meticulous in their planning and it really paid off as every detail from the three decorated cakes, to the tennis pavilion where they transformed their ceremony space with a curtain of hanging flowers and crystals (designed by the talented Sharon Elizabeth Florist), to the tent that was beautifully strung with lights.  It was just stunning!  Lisa and Kevin were such a unified couple when planning their wedding; they worked together to create a celebration that perfectly reflected who they were.  The entire day was beautifully captured by Kris Rae Photography and we particularly liked how he captured Lisa and Kevins “first look” in the trees on the east side of the vista.  Take a look at the photos to see what we mean :)

On another note, Lisa had the most adorable ring bearer who not only shined throughout the day with the biggest smiles but kept up with the grown-ups with his dance moves!  He was so much fun, that we had to include a few photos of him as well.

Congratulations to the happy couple and thank you for hosting your wedding with us!  We were honored to be part of your special day!

Photographer: Kris Rae Photography

Florist: Sharon Elizabeth 

Caterer: Gourmet Galley

DJ and Production: Powerstation

Cake: Erica Obrien

Featured Wedding: Lisa and Kevin 8/23/14 Lisa and Kevin had a beautiful and incredibly fun wedding at the mansion in late August.  They were very meticulous in their planning and it really paid off as every detail from the three decorated cakes, to the tennis pavilion where they transformed their ceremony space with a curtain of hanging flowers and crystals (designed by the talented…