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Opening 12/31/24
Opening 12/31/24
Booking Begins 1/2/24

The Barns at Wesleyan Hills

Pavilion on Crystal Lake
Pavilion on Crystal Lake
Pavilion on Crystal Lake
Pavilion on Crystal Lake

Getting Ready

Your getting-ready space sets the scene for the first laughs, first feels, and first toasts of your day. The Lake Cottage features a full kitchen, a private porch, and plenty of room for both wedding parties to relax and get ready before the ceremony. Beautifully styled and intentionally designed, it’s the perfect space for your favorite people to gather and watch the story of your day begin.

The First Look

The first look is the quiet pause before the celebration: a chance for the two of you to step away from the energy of the day and really see each other. Whether you choose the idyllic waterfront, the majestic pines, or one of the historic hidden corners of The Pavilion, this moment feels unhurried and completely your own. It’s the soft exhale when your eyes meet that the day suddenly becomes real.

Your Ceremony

Your ceremony is where your story takes center stage. The charming gazebo under the soaring pines and the twinkling lights above create a breathtaking backdrop for your big moment. You’ll have exclusive use of the venue,, ensuring that your ceremony is seamless and entirely focused on your love.

Food & Drinks

The cocktail hour is your time to connect, laugh, and savor every moment. Our award-winning farm-to-table cuisine features fresh, locally inspired flavors, while our handcrafted cocktails add a thoughtful, elevated touch to your menu. Every detail comes together to create an atmosphere that’s elegant, energized, and perfectly set for an unforgettable night of dancing, toasts, and memories.

Make It Yours

 

Your wedding is an illustration of your love story. With so many options to customize and elevate every detail, you can tell a story that’s uniquely, beautifully yours. From the overall look to the smallest details, every choice reflects you. Your style, your vision, your dream wedding day – brought to life.

The Party

The reception is the part of the night when the shoes come off, the drinks keep coming, and your wedding becomes the story everyone talks about for years. Your incredible farm-to-table dinner transitions seamlessly into a movie-like celebration. With our award-winning team by your side, get ready to enjoy every second of your best day ever.

Everything You Need to Get Started

Every great wedding begins with the right first step. From learning about our packages to hearing from past couples to walking the venue yourself, these quick links give you everything you need to begin planning with confidence.

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Schedule Your Tour

See The Pavilion in person and walk through the space with a private guided tour designed around your wedding vision.

Rooted in Love

Download Venue Guide

Read about our pricing, packages, and planning details to help you picture your celebration from start to finish.

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Scroll the Stories

Hear directly from our couples and see why The Barns continues to be one of Connecticut’s most loved wedding destinations.

Event Manager

Dimitri Brewster

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Dimitri is thrilled to be joining the Connecticut wedding group at the start of the 2025 season. He is joining us with what he likes to call “northern drive and southern hospitality”. The last 10 years in Charleston, South Carolina has given him experience in cooperate events, weddings, and restaurant management. He has also worked to help build and train teams from the ground up to produce the best experience internally and client facing.

His combined experience and passion in hospitality, and his degree in Interior Design help him to produce and execute beautifully detailed and thought out weddings from start to finish.

Wedding days can come with a whirlwind of emotions and seem to come to an end in the blink of an eye. Part of what Dimitri loves best is working closely with couples and their families to help navigate through those emotions on the special day, and to incorporate moments to pause and capture the beauty that comes with getting married!