New Venue!

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

What to Bring to Your Venue Tour… and What Not to Stress About

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First… congratulations! Getting engaged is exciting, emotional, and a little overwhelming. Between well-meaning advice from family, endless TikToks, Pinterest boards, and wedding Facebook groups, it can feel like you’re supposed to have everything figured out immediately. Here’s the truth: you don’t. That’s exactly why having a planning team matters. We’re here to guide you through the […]

Top Reasons to Choose a Wedding Venue with Chef-Driven Wedding Cuisine

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When you’re touring wedding venues, the conversation usually turns to food pretty quickly and for good reason. Your menu is one of the most memorable parts of your wedding day. One of the smartest (and most stress‑saving) decisions couples can make is choosing a venue with an integrated culinary team that is dedicated to your culinary […]

The Day-Of Details That Will Make Your Wedding Day Feel Effortless

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Your wedding day should feel like one thing: easy. A day where you get to float from moment to moment, soaking up the joy without worrying about timelines, décor tweaks, or who’s supposed to be where. At Connecticut Wedding Group, that’s exactly what we plan for. From the moment you arrive in your wedding suite to […]

Why Booking Early Matters: The Real Talk Behind Engagement Season

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It’s official: engagement season is here! Between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, more than 40% of couples get engaged. It’s an incredibly exciting time… and also one of the busiest seasons for wedding venues and vendors across Connecticut. If you just said “yes,” congratulations!! You’re stepping into what we like to call the season of possibility. But here’s […]

Summer Weddings in Connecticut: Sunshine, Style & Unforgettable Celebrations

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There’s just something magical about a summer wedding in Connecticut. Long golden evenings, lush greenery, and a feeling of celebration that seems to float through the warm air. It’s the perfect season to say “I do.” At Connecticut Wedding Group, we have the honor of celebrating the most incredible summer weddings. Every one of them has […]

Why Barn Weddings Are the Hottest Trend Right Now

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Barn weddings have quickly become one of the most sought-after styles for couples across the country. The blend of barn wedding charm, wide-open spaces, and customizable design makes barn venues the perfect blank canvas for turning wedding dreams into reality. Whether couples want casual and cozy or upscale and elegant, barn weddings are in style […]

Emma and Connor’s Love Story!

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There’s nothing more special than seeing couples envision their wedding day at Riverbend. Meet Emma and Connor, and read their story of love and why Riverbend was the perfect choice. “We met in 2016 at the University of Connecticut in Biology 101. We sat next to each other with a mutual friend and immediately started […]