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About this vendor
The Connecticut River Museum's historic buildings and beautiful waterfront campus in Essex Village make a perfect spot for your special day. The 18th century Samuel Lay House lawn overlooks Essex Harbor and accommodates a large tent. The Museum's North Deck is lovely for more intimate gatherings.
Amenities + details
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Wireless Internet
Settings
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Historic Venue
- Museum
- Tented
Venue Service Offerings
- Rentals & Equipment
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5
out of 5.02 reviews
Beautiful wedding venue on the Connecticut River! Being from Essex, we already knew and loved the location of the CT River Museum, overlooking the river at the town docks. The venu...
e is entirely outdoors (so a tent is a must), but you also have use of the indoor museum for restrooms and preparations for the wedding party. We did our ceremony on the lower lawn right on the water, cocktail hour on the large dock overlooking the harbor, and dinner + dancing under a tent on the lawn. The museum provides the venue and you provide equipment (e.g. tent), caterer, photographer, and any other vendors. Museum can also provide bartender + bar supplies. Perfect setting for a casually elegant outdoor wedding!
I got married here in June of 2015. It is such a beautiful location and Kara Beth did a fantastic job coordinating the ceremony and reception for us. She carefully went through a d...
etailed timeline with us and the caterer and made the day go so smoothly. The venue worked with us on our details and requests. Kara Beth proactively reached out to the other vendors and ensured that everything was on target for day-of.
For future couples: Be advised that this venue is fully outdoors and a tent is a necessity (trailer bathrooms also required). Had it rained the backup plan was to have the ceremony and cocktail hour under the tent on the upper lawn as there are limited backup options. It was a risk but it was worth it! Additionally, there is a row of available parking to the back of front lawn that may show up in some "walking down the aisle" pictures so plan accordingly.
Contact
67 Main St., Essex, CT
Connecticut River Museum