Garden House at Keeler Tavern Museum

I absolutely fell in love with the garden the first second I saw it. It is the most romantic and charming venue; right out of a story book. It really is time perfect venue if you’re having a smaller wedding. We had originally planned on having a wedding with 150+ people, but I am SO GLAD we decided to keep things small and intimate (we didn’t really have a choice because of the pandemic). The ceremony in the garden was stunning- no extra flowers are needed, but we did opt to have two arrangements on the sides of the brick landing. Then for the reception, we had some tables inside the Garden House and some on the patio and two on the lower lawn. It looked really pretty and allowed us to have a bigger dance floor in the house. We also had about eight high tops dispersed on the lower lawn, where the bar was also set up. It worked out beautifully. The details really fell into place great. We found a caterer and DJ really early on, then locked down a florist for the centerpieces and bridal/bridesmaid bouquets. I ordered flowers wholesale from Costco and made my own arrangements for the hightops, gift table, and ceremony. I would not be deterred by having to coordinate vendors. It really wasn’t too difficult if you know what you want and was not more costly. I ended up getting my hair done right in town at the Adam Broderick salon; I regret not doing a trial because my hair did not come out exactly how I wanted it, but still pretty. My family took over the West Lane Inn, just steps from the museum. I highly recommend staying there! The new owners are so lovely and hospitable and the inn itself is gorgeous! Great for photos! Overall, I had my dream wedding (my husband could care less about the location, which is why I say “I”, lol). Keeler Tavern’s Garden House is quintessentially New England, the staff was so easy to work with and very responsive and communicative, and the grounds just speak for themselves; so pretty! I would pick it a million times over!

ially we were concerned that the venue would be too small, especially without the possibility of using outdoor space due to the cold weather. However, with 70 guests the room size was perfect. Our arrangement was one head table for 20 guests, and 4 other tables of 12 guest – this allowed enough space for a DJ, dance floor, bar, tent card table, bounty table, and cake table all within the garden house. The Keeler Tavern venue is only a venue and does not include catering. However, this allows you to truly customize your event to your taste and budget. In addition, Mary Ann was wonderful to work with as she provided an initial list of recommended contractors and gave us her personal experience working with them. The contractors she recommended were extremely professional and operated very efficiently in the venue space. The caterer used the kitchen at the venue and did not need to set-up additional equipment outside. Our wedding reception at Keeler Tavern was truly magical as everything on the day went flawlessly and our guest were very happy and indeed impressed. We highly recommend.

clients of the Keeler during our entire experience. Mary Ann was beyond wonderful - she was always available to provide information, answer questions, and just hang out and explore the beautiful museum and garden. Her recommendations for other vendors were spot on - shout out to Diane Browne for exceptional catering, and Amanda Ohl for her floral artistry. The staff on-site of the Keeler was also attentive in so many ways - the grounds were immaculate, the staff was gracious, and the facilities were all perfectly clean and still resemblant of the 18th century architecture and charm. I cannot express the beauty of this place and the surrounding area of Ridgefield. This is a hidden gem and we almost don't want to share it, but I have to!

nd it was just the right fit for our guests that made for a cozy but not cramped, intimate setting with plenty of room for dancing. If we could do it all over again, we'd choose Keeler 100 times. Loved!

nderful to work with. Many of our guests said it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to, and that's thanks to being at the Keeler Tavern. Choosing this venue was one of the best decisions we made! And I would do it all over again.

ctober wedding, and the Garden House gave our reception the warm intimate feel we were hoping for. They even kept a fire going for us in the fireplace! It was perfect for our small wedding, and our guests still comment on our lovely and unique venue!

had the reception in the garden house. Both were lovely. The staff was very supportive and made sure everything was taken care of. Ridgefield is a quaint and adorable place to get married.

io. Couldn’t of been more happy!

very little need for decor

ings to consider are that this is not an all inclusive venue and required a bit more leg work (had to get a caterer, rent chairs, bring in decorations etc.) Would recommend an all inclusive caterer as I did. The venue staff were very helpful and did an impressive job with our tour when selecting a venue. Some minor issues with email reply times with both myself and other vendors. Overall my wedding was perfect and Keeler was an amazing place for it to be!

gorgeous year round; when the weather is perfect, it thrives! The staff was amazing and was extremely accommodating to our very demanding schedule. I recommend no other place if you're looking for a beautiful, charming storybook venue.

intimate and beautiful the venue was. I would highly recommend it!

r helpful every step of the way. Everyone was amazed by how beautiful the space was and could not stop talking about how great of a time they had! We highly recommend you visiting Keeler Tavern and checking it out for yourself! It’s pretty amazing!

ceremony in the garden we didn’t need any additional decorations. Another benefit to this venue is that there is a tent that you can use in case of rain and there is a lovely terrace connected to the Garden House, so guests can spend time outside. The Garden House was the perfect size for our 80 person wedding reception. If you’re hoping to get married in a historic setting with a beautiful garden as the backdrop you should definitely consider the Keeler Tavern! Just make sure to keep in mind that this venue has a small kitchen.

0 person wedding. We had beautiful weather and so we had our ceremony outside in the garden. The sound of the fountain (and floating flowers from our florist, Confetti) were a nice compliment to the greenery and seasonal planted flowers all around us. The barn would have been our rain plan for the ceremony. Luckily, we were still able to take a few moody photos in the barn with slivers of light coming from the windows. Either location (rain or shine!) is perfect for an intimate ceremony. We continued to enjoy the outdoors and had 3 food trucks parked on site. The Garden House was a simple, elegant focal point for the reception and we utilized the fireplace/mantle area for decor. Our band played inside and so guests went in and out of the Garden House to enjoy the good weather and food trucks but also hear the band and cool off in the air conditioning. We couldn't have asked for a better location or staff for the wedding. The on-site person (George) and valet parking worked perfectly. George was a friendly face and checked on us multiple times to make sure we were happy. We also opted to give our guests the choice of attending a tour of the museum, which many of them did! Thank you to all who made our day special! Our guests are still talking about the beauty of the gardens at the Keeler Tavern Museum!

easure to work with. From the very first contact she was prompt in her responses and answered all of our questions. She requested we visit for a tour and spent an hour and a half taking us through all areas used for the wedding - the garden house, kitchen, the upper patio, and of course the beautiful and amazing garden. She even took us through the museum quickly so we could have a look around. The garden alone feels like you've stepped back into another time. Our wedding was in June and the roses were blooming, it's so pretty! The most perfect backdrop for the ceremony, no decor needed! We loved the garden house for it's smaller size to fit our smaller guest list. We had 55 people and it worked great with having a dance floor as well but not looking too empty a room. We loved that this venue is a 'blank canvas' and is completely customizable. We were able to craft the kind of wedding that was unique to us. While a caterer and all aspects of decorating needed to be hired/rented we still felt it was a good deal and we were able to make it work within our budget to have a beautiful day. Tip : Add on a tour of the historic tavern for your guests during cocktail hour, they will love it!

ing into the garden was (we were really lucky with the weather!). There is a tented patio, which we didn't even really end up using, but we're very happy that it was available in case of rain. The garden house is gorgeous inside, and needed little decoration since there was gorgeous greenery right outside of each window (in early June). My husband and I could not have imagined a more perfect venue!! We also loved Keeler Tavern's flexibility in bringing in vendors, which allowed us to bring in all the vendors we really wanted to make our wedding perfect (like a food truck and bar set up), although they provided suggestions for vendors when we needed them. All in all, I was thrilled with my choice of venue!

oom, brick patio, to outside garden- so I tried not to worry too much; there were back up plans! The wading pool is a knockout with lanterns at night. Upper terrace was perfect for cocktail hour, as there was a nice breeze, and a break from the hot sun during cocktail hour. The guests were able to roam around the property and arrive at the seated dinner in historic Garden Room. The only few drawbacks of the venue were small dance floor if you have a large crowd and a dated kitchen- we had to rent a cook tent, portable stove/oven, and tables for prep/set up. The chairs and tables they have available are not too wedding friendly- they are useable, but not if you are looking for a rustic, romantic feel. Make sure you ask a lot of questions- Mary Ann is SUPER helpful, friendly, and accommodating! She has a ton of recommendations and the contracts are very fair and feasible. Gardens are maintained beautifully . Great scenery 365 days a year! Growing up in Ridgefield, CT, it was a very special place to get married at. Perfect for anyone !!! Did not feel like we were on Main Street. It is a quiet location with such charm and appeal.

experience. The cost of rental is very affordable compared to most other options in CT, but you need to be willing to do a bit more organizing yourself with a variety of vendors to pull everything together since you are just renting the space (or hire a wedding coordinator!) Highly recommended for a gorgeous garden wedding!

sive and helpful with my questions and were very professional & caring. The property is a just breathtaking and made our wedding feel like fairy tale. Thank you to Keeler Tavern for everything that you did for us!

or and exterior just glowed.. from the lighting on the trees and the gardens to marble patio to the beautiful sconces and antique lighting inside!. It was a cocktail party format for 85 people and there was plenty of room for people to mingle with tables and hi-tops scattered around. An added treat were the 2 tour guides they made available to us for an hour to tour the museum... our guests loved that! It was a truly beautiful evening in a historic setting- we could not have asked for more.

d absolutely no complaints and loved every detail about it. It's a truly enchanting place! The venue was a great price, even with having to do our own rentals, catering, decorating, etc. It is the opposite of one of those 'wedding factory' venues, which allowed us to show who we are and make it very personal. Although the garden house has a tiny kitchen, our caterers did an excellent job utilizing it without having to set up a separate tent outside. Mary Ann was wonderful to work with and very accommodating, answering all our questions. The person on site during the day of, George, was also very helpful and kind. The garden was a stunning backdrop to our ceremony. It didn't need any decoration since it was so beautiful on its own. Besides the sound of the string quartet and the small reflecting pool/fountain, it was very quiet, with no noise coming in from the street. The cocktail hour was on the tented upper patio and down below. We had a jazz pianist play on a keyboard on the upper patio. During the hour we had the guided tours of the Keeler Tavern Museum as an option for our guests, which many took part of and enjoyed. Our reception was inside the Garden House where our 85 guests sat at 9 tables comfortably. The space was beautiful and elegant. It didn't feel too crowded, although many more than that number you might have to seat guests outside. We had a 5 piece swing band in the corner and moved 2 tables for more dancing room after dinner was finished and it was a great sized dance floor, especially since we did a lot of swing dancing! Having the bar and small tables immediately outside the garden house, and the garden itself, lit up beautifully in the dark, was a great place for guests to wander or have quieter space throughout the evening. We highly highly highly recommend having your wedding at the Garden House!

the Garden House. The Garden House dresses up beautifully with flowers, and it is wonderfully light and airy with 3 walls of French doors. We heard compliments from many of our guests on this beautiful location. It is perfect for a smaller, more intimate wedding. We had 45 guests and plenty of room for a dance floor. We also booked the private museum tours for our guests, for a touch of a little something out of the ordinary. The majority of our guests partook in these short tours, which they found interesting. Mary Ann was a delight to work with when booking the venue and helping us throughout the planning. She was very accommodating and helpful, and just plain fun to plan with.

, was very quiet and private. Inside is very simple but has beautiful period details that need very little dressing up. The staff is very responsive and will do anything to help make your day special.

pool for us. We had a 110 guest wedding, fitting 9 tables of 10 in the Garden House and having 2 tables and the bar on the upper terrace under a heated tent. We could not have picked a more beautiful place to have our wedding reception, and the price was very reasonable as well.

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