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

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We’re honored to share & highlight the incredible love stories of our LGBTQIA+ couples as we plan their best day ever!

Kelly & Jackie’s Love Story!

Kelly and Jackie’s journey is filled with support and true partnership. Love that began by watching a UConn game and grew through every adventure – we’re so excited to be planning their wedding with them at The beautiful Pavilion on Crystal Lake, where their vision will come to life surrounded by fun, love, and celebration!

“We first met in 2021 and had our first date at World of Beer in West Hartford to watch a UConn Women’s Basketball game. From then on we’ve been cheering each other on through every adventure-running trails, triathlons, kickball, trivia nights, and yes more UConn basketball-we’ve built a love rooted in support, laughter, and everyday joy. Now, we’re ready for forever.

Working with CT Wedding Group has been amazing, everyone has been the most kind and supportive through wedding planning. We’re most excited for our vision of our perfect day to come together with the picturesque views at the Pavilion and dancing the night away with family and friends.”

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It’s an honor to be part of their wedding journey and to help create a space where their vision can come to life. With the stunning lakeside setting, a team that’s all in, and a night full of love and laughter ahead, Kelly and Jackie’s day is going to be unforgettable, and we’re so grateful to be a part of it!!

Photo Credits: Allison Cheng Photography

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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!