The Estate New Haven is an impeccably stunning wedding venue. Located near the coast, The Estate New Haven is a historic Gothic Victorian Revival Mansion originally constructed in 1804. Though the venue has been refreshed with modern elegance, it still maintains much of its historic charm. In fact, your journey back in time through your wedding at The Estate New Haven begins upon arrival. Your welcome to The Estate includes a greeting through their brownstone pillars. These pillars are original to the property and have been welcoming guests onto the property for over 200 years. Today, this exquisite property and cornerstone of history is an exclusive wedding venue. Thus offering couples a private yet intimate wedding day experience nestled on the scenic coastline of Connecticut.

When this note-worthy wedding venue opened its doors, my couple, Rebecca and Daniel, were among the first to say I do on The Estate New Haven’s sprawling grounds. There is something to be said about a wedding in New England. The charm and history found in the northeast are unrivaled. Planning a wedding at a historic venue adds a touch of elegance and an air of prominence to your bespoke wedding day. Time blends into a sea of otherworldly features as once-forgotten lancet windows, tracery, and pointed arches return.

Your Wedding at The Estate New Haven

For any couples wishing to plan a wedding at The Estate New Haven, I have included intricate wedding planning details in the key points below.

Total Capacity

The Estate New Haven can accommodate weddings with a guest list of 101 up to 150 guests.

Dogs

The venue does permit dogs to attend your wedding. However, dogs must be outside and supervised at all times. Your dog handler is responsible for picking up after your dog in order to maintain the grounds. If you do plan on your furbaby attending your wedding, you must inform the venue in advance.

Your Wedding Day

The Estate New Haven is an exclusive wedding venue. So yours will be the only wedding or event taking place on your chosen wedding date. Additionally, the venue is open year-round. With outdoor weddings taking place from May 1st through November 30th. 

A wedding at The Estate New Haven comes with an allotted six-hour rental period. This time includes your wedding photography experience, which can be conveniently scheduled per your wedding day timeline. However, if you feel that your wedding requires additional time, extra time can be rented through the venue at a fee of $500 per half hour. 

Your wedding at The Estate also comes with the use of the getting-ready suites located within the home. The wedding suites come equipped with a private bathroom (including a shower). The suites also contain a dressing room, sitting room, hair & makeup room, and a mini fridge as well as a coffee and tea station. 

Finally, along with your venue fee, you are given use of the mansion & grounds for photography, a sailcloth tent for your reception, tables, chairs, hospitality baskets, a bathroom attendant, and parking for you and your guests.

Reception End Time

For an outdoor wedding day at The Estate New Haven, the venue has an end time of 11:00 pm, with music ending at 10:00 pm. If you choose to plan your wedding inside the mansion, your reception must conclude by 1:00 am.

Catering

Planning a wedding at The Estate New Haven allows you the flexibility to select a caterer that is best suited to your tastes and budget. The venue does offer a list of preferred caterers to choose from, however, you are also welcome to choose a caterer of your own. The only requirement by the venue when selecting a caterer is that they meet the venues insurance and licensing requirements.

Photography

As a preferred wedding photographer of The Estate New Haven, I have had the immense joy of working with couples to capture the splendid details of their exquisite wedding days at The Estate. The wedding day photography experience I offer provides my couples with the most intimate details of their wedding day. From cherished getting-ready moments to their first look, reciting their vows, a private portrait experience, the details of their reception, and more. I spend the day side by side with my couples capturing the charm and historic elements of their venue along with the details that curate their once-in-a-lifetime love story.

You can find more details on the wedding photography experience I provide at The Estate New Haven at this link.