Lake of Isles

th was so considerate and helpful, we never had to ask for anything throughout the evening. The staff were so good to us, it was hard to say goodbye at the end of the night. We were able to just enjoy our time without having to worry about the details or general comfort of our guests. Every question we had during the planning process was answered and dealt with smoothly. They handled all the questions from our families during the rehearsal dinner and made sure the food for the rehearsal didn’t overlap with our reception food. The food both evenings was phenomenal and praised by the guests. The venue itself is gorgeous with beautiful views. We will update with photos of the venue as soon as we get them from our photographer.

ery question we had, anything we needed, she was prompt, and thorough. Bethany is one of a kind and you will not be able to find someone better as Bethany is beyond the best!!!!! Further, Lake of Isles as a venue is so beautiful. We had our ceremony on the lakefront deck and it was breathtaking. The LOI crew set up everything perfectly. The reception was inside the ballroom, and wow it was beautiful and elegant. We cannot forgot to mention Barbara, Cindy, and Joe as they are amazing! Barbara and Cindy ensured everything during our wedding (before and after) ran smoothly and on time and they are also super sweet! Joe was our bartender and he knows his stuff! He is friendly and made sure everyone had a drink and was well tended to. Nevertheless, my husband and my family (as well as all of ours guests as they have all said it was the best wedding they have been to) cannot express how amazing LOI is and how Bethany and the LOI crew make this possible. Book your wedding and events here, you will NOT be disappointed!!!!!!

you are looking to have your ceremony and reception in the same place, this is a wonderful spot for just that. Guests were able to relax in the downstairs tavern and patio area before the ceremony, when it was time they were escorted to a deck that extended over a beautiful lake. If you’re lucky enough like we were, you may even have deer in the background making your day even more magical. After the ceremony, guests are able to go right into the reception banquet room and to their seats where appetizers we choose were passed around to tables. The room is the perfect size to see everyone from your seat, and also large enough to have plenty of space to dance and move. After the reception is over if you are not ready for your day to end, you are 3 minutes from Foxwoods Casino! We had over 50 guest rooms booked there, and were able to stay in our wedding clothes and bump into our guests over and over again at the casino ! We even had the opportunity to play a few slots in our wedding dress & suit. It was so nice to keep the night going, staying in the Fox Tower hotel & then being able to see everyone all over again the next morning :) The staff at Lake of Isles is even better than the actual location and building, which is hard to beat. The staff member who prepares you for your day, in our case her name was Bethany, ends up getting to know you so well and communicating with you so much that they feel like a friend. I am a teacher, I had a lot of questions in getting prepared for the wedding and I know I over emailed. Bethany never once made me feel like I was emailing too much or bothering her with questions I probably could have answered myself looking on the website. I was so thrilled she was even able to see us off on our wedding day, because as I said she really came to feel like a friend to us. The staff is organized, professional and attentive to who you are and what your vision is for the wedding. I am gluten free and they went above and beyond to be sure that there were so many options for me as well from the first appetizers to the desserts, and even a special birthday donut bowl surprise. My glass was never empty and there was nothing I was ever wondering about, questioning or wanting. With the top notch staff, venue and location I highly suggest any couple getting married to look into The Lake of Isles @ Foxwoods.

re no hidden costs and no drama. I can't say enough about Lake of Isles, please put this on your list to look and visit, I promise it will be worth your time!

tations with setting everything up. The ballroom looked amazing. I received so many compliments about how good the food was, especially the donut bar! It was also nice to have someone making sure my husband and I were taken care of throughout the day.

ent to her with a question or problem, she took care of EVERYTHING! We are seriously going to miss working with her, she's such a joy to interact with! Barbara was our day-of coordinator and she was right on top of everything as well! Our wedding day ran so smoothly we were actually able to eat our dinner, visit with all of our guests, and enjoy plenty of time on the dance floor. Our guests had so many wonderful things to say about the beautiful venue, delicious food, and amazing service throughout the night! If we could do it all over again, we would pick Lake of Isles every single time!

ant for our wedding. When I had people unexpectedly back out, Bethany worked with me on the catering menu so that we can be sure we met food minimums while maximizing every dollar we spent. The day of wedding support from Barbara and Melissa was paramount to helping us enjoy our day! Anything we needed or had questions on, both were right there with an answer. It really helped us be able to sit back and relax. The food was absolutely delicious- our guests could not stop talking about it! The venue (which included the lakefront deck for ceremony, Matches Tavern for cocktail hour, and upstairs ballroom for reception) was absolutely gorgeous and decorated with all our items exactly how we discussed at the final appointment before the big day. Overall, I cannot say enough good things about the location, the venue itself, and the people that work at LOI! 10/10 would definitely recommend this venue to others!

sponsive, hospitable, and reliable. We booked the venue during peak COVID 2020, where there were so many rules/regulations up in the air, and she kept us informed - realistically, playing therapist, and constantly set our minds at ease. The day of support from Barbara, Cindy, & Joe was great as well. We felt very relaxed, at ease, and could just sit back and enjoy the evening. Joe was able to help us out the following day to collect all of our belongings. The food was delicious, and our guest raved about how tasty the cocktail hour raw bar was, as well as the main courses. We had a decent amount of dietary restrictions, and the staff/venue was extremely accommodating. The venue itself was beautiful inside and out - the ceremony on the lakefront, the cocktail hour at Matches Tavern, and the ballroom for the reception. Having golf carts and elevators for our older guests was definitely a huge plus. The entire day was amazing and went off without a hitch, and we definitely have the LOI staff to thank for that! 10/10 highly recommend!

so helpful and everything went so smoothly and looked beautiful, which was such a relief after the stressful planning season during the pandemic! Highly recommend!!

, back up ideas, and guest number changes. Our day of the wedding was perfect! The staff at the venue was so on top of it all that I didn’t even have to think about anything that day aside from getting married, as they had everything else covered. We got so many compliments from our guests on the venue itself and the amazing staff. I would recommend Lake of Isles for anyone looking for a wedding venue in this area. We truly had the best experience!

of the beautiful venue, options, and the staff was so amazing. I was supposed to get married in April 2020 but due to covid it got pushed back to October. Bethany and team were so accommodating and helpful even with a crazy stressed out bride like myself. I could not have asked for more. The wedding day went perfectly (covid aside) - food was so good, ceremony and reception room looked so beautiful and staff was so friendly. Guests are telling us that it was the best wedding they have been to. I definitely recommend Lake of Isles to any bride!!

Catering that we worked closely with to plan our day, Bethany, was the sweetest, most organized woman ever! She was always willing to answer all of my crazy questions and would respond in a very timely manner. She was willing to go above and beyond to tell all the options that were available for you to make your special day happen (even in the pandemic!). I honestly feel like Bethany is the perfect person for the position that she has at Lake of Isles because she made me feel so calm and organized leading up to our wedding day. As for the venue itself, it is gorgeous both inside and out!! We got married 11/7/20 and there were still some leaves on the trees and some sun on the dock to make for gorgeous pictures! The ballroom was very spacious so that no tables were on top of one another, however everything was close enough to make it like an intimate gathering. Plus, there was lots of room for dancing!! The food was the most delicious food ever (both the passed apps and the main course). Barbara was the bridal attendant in charge of my husband and myself for the night. She was very attentive and was always checking in to make sure we were taken care of throughout the night. Overall, you should definitely book Lake of Isles for your venue if you want the most beautiful and perfect wedding day possible!

t magical! We couldn’t have asked for a more attentive and professional group of people to work with to make our day so special!

wedding twice, Bethany at Lake of Isles is an absolute sweetheart and was always there to calm me down whether it was through 75 back to back emails or 75 back to back phone calls. I truly don’t believe we would’ve had a wedding at all if it wasn’t for Bethany and her incredible team. We were originally going to be married in a church but the church closed down, Lake of Isles let us change ceremony locations last minute and organized the whole thing on their beautiful lake front deck. Bethany and Barbara paid attention to every little detail and didn’t miss a beat when it came time to put it altogether. I honestly didn’t have to do much work, they did it all for me. Our wedding day was seamless and as stress free as it could have possibly been and I couldn’t recommend this venue more. On our wedding day we were lucky enough to work with Cindy who brought us drinks and took care of us all night. My husband walked off the ceremony site saying “I’m thirsty” and 10 seconds later he had a drink in his hand. We were also lucky enough to work with Joe who was the bartender at our wedding and everyone loved him! I have been getting non stop compliments from my guests about how amazing the staff was and how amazing the food was. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better wedding even through a pandemic and having to downsize, it was the absolute best day of my life and I truly owe it all to this incredible venue!

really made us feel like we were family and that our wedding was their top priority. Sheila had a timeline in place for everything, was super organized, and quickly answered any question we had. Bethany helped to calm all of our nerves and made sure every tiny detail was perfect on our wedding day. You really don’t need a wedding coordinator when you have these two on your team! The food really surpassed our expectations and having a waiter day-of to make sure we had the opportunity to actually eat it was perfect! I honestly can’t praise everyone enough. Thank you for making our wedding a fairytale!

y step of the way with check in emails, due dates, ideas etc. She made us feel like we were her only guests (which we know they were completely booked) and that we were VIP! On the date of our rehearsal and wedding, Bethany was assigned to help organize and tend to our every need. It was picture perfect! It was almost as if we received a wedding planner as part of our package! She even remembered our favorite drink, and when we arrived at the venue before the ceremony, whisked us away to have some alone time together and had our favorite beverage (espresso martini) waiting for us to enjoy. Throughout the day, she had all our cocktail hour apps brought to us, so we didnt miss out on anything, and often reminded us to take a step back and really enjoy the moment and each other. Lake of Isles truly made our event one to remember, and we will never forget how they treated us.

he catering was awesome, every single staff member the night of the wedding was attentive and didnt miss a beat. The night went flawlessly, I wish I could re-live it all over again!

ions or accommodate any last minute things like giving my niece a cheeseburger instead of the chicken fingers so she would actually eat dinner. I have no complaints what so ever and everything was flawless with planning with this venue. The off season package deal was amazing with what was included and the venue itself was just beautiful over all. We had crappy weather so it limited us to inside for photos but I don’t have any doubts that they will be gorgeous with the fireplaces and bookshelves they have. Thanks for everything to Lake of Isles!! ❤️❤️❤️

ould have dreamed. Sheila was so easy to get a hold of the entire year+ leading up to our wedding, and kindly answered any and all emails. We loved working with both Sheila and Bethany, as they made the process so easy and smooth for us. Everything was absolutely impeccable. I would recommend Lake of Isles for a wedding venue, or any event for that matter, every time! Thank you for everything :)

e could do it all over again.

all my emails (and I sent a lot) in a very timely manner and was just the sweetest on top of that! I was beyond happy to be working with her, especially towards the end because her amount of patience is incredible. She really works on making your day perfect! Bethany , who was with the night of, was also fantastic! She was on top of everything and made sure the night went smooth and perfect! The food was amazing! The staff was great! The venue is clean and open! The view.. oh the view! This was also amazing! I highly recommend lake of isles. I’m sad that I won’t be working with Sheila and Bethany anymore because they were just great! When you book here, you won’t have to worry about a thing! You will not regret it! Sheila is there for you! Thank you again for such a amazing night and a perfect start to our new chapter in life!

riendly, and she made us feel like the only couple she was working with. Any time we had a question, she responded quickly and was willing to work with us on anything to make our day perfect. Bethany was an amazing day of coordinator and handled every single thing that came up on our wedding day. We appreciated her ability to take on all our decorations and my long list of decorations and set up tasks, in addition to managing our wedding day without breaking a sweat. There was an issue with one of our guests, and we weren't informed about it until after the wedding. It meant a lot to us that she allowed us to enjoy our wedding without getting distracted by things like that. She also reminded us to eat and helped me take a deep breath right before walking down the aisle. These two ladies are amazing and we couldn't be more grateful for their involvement in our wedding. The food at Lake of Isles is delicious. Our guests enjoyed the filet mignon and the chicken filled with brie and chicken. People are still talking about how good the food was. They also enjoyed the drinks from the open bar and our late night snacks! If we could do it all over again, we would definitely choose Lake of Isles for our wedding venue. The lakefront deck is an absolutely gorgeous spot for your ceremony (with Betty Allard!) and the ballroom is stunning with that wooden ceiling and the added touch of the gold chiavari chairs. It was truly a fairytale wedding!

two of them enough, and truly felt like they were part of our family/friends during the whole wedding planning process. Everything was perfect! Sheila, the Director of Catering, is amazing. She was helpful and really took the time out to not only offer advice, but get to know us. We felt comfortable and truly welcomed the first day we visited Lake of Isles. We instantly knew this was the venue for us. Everything was seamless with Lake of Isles. Sheila was quick to respond to questions we had and took every question seriously, even if it was simple or silly. Bethany, who is in charge the day of, was wonderful in making sure everything went perfect the day of. She was great at organizing the wedding party and all formalities. We are still having guests who comment on how amazing the food was and the service of the wait staff. The staff was very friendly and really cared for everyone of our guests. We were overly pleased with everything! We absolutely loved having our wedding at Lake of Isles!

most forget to eat!). Sheila and Bethany are SO organized I didn’t even have an ounce of stress that something would go wrong the day of. Everything went so smoothly. Lake of Isles will make you feel like a queen for the day!! Highly recommend this venue. You will not be disappointed.

ring every single tiny question we had very quickly. She made us feel like we were the only wedding they were having in the coming year, which shows how helpful and valuable her guidance was to us. The team at Lake of Isles was so professional and understanding. Having Bethany as our manager on the day of was fantastic too! She kept everything calm and guided us the whole way. It really took the pressure off of my husband and I. The venue is gorgeous and everything is so professional and flawless. I will never forget how special our day at Lake of Isles was and I cannot thank Sheila, Bethany, and the team there enough. We still have so many guests telling us how much fun they had at our wedding. I would highly recommend this venue to any couples getting married in the future. You will be so happy with your choice!

choice. I got married on possibly the hottest day of the summer and they still were able to accommodate to all my needs. They not only took care of the bride and groom, but ALL 200 guests. My wedding day is always going to be something I will remember and I am lucky to have chosen the perfect venue.

ible, but a true pleasure. From the beginning to the end, our wedding was even better than our wildest dreams. The director of catering, Sheila Graham, is truly exceptional. Her calm, poised, and professional demeanor impressed us upon our first interaction with her at our tour. She is extremely responsive and helpful. Sheila and her team were always one step ahead of us in predicting and fulfilling our every want and need. It seemed that whenever I spoke to Sheila, my stresses and worries with wedding planning just melted away. On our wedding day, Sheila was there to wish us well and turn over duties to the general manager, Chris, and head waitress, Melissa. Chris and Melissa were also exceptional at meeting the every need of both ourselves and our guests. Cocktail hour on the deck was absolutely beautiful. The food and drinks were presented perfectly and enjoyed greatly by our guests. From beginning to end, our experience with Lake of Isles was incredible. I highly recommend Lake of Isles to any couples looking for a venue.

n the lake to the gorgeous ballroom with beautiful views from the windows. We had a large wedding with 180 guests and there was plenty of room to dance and plenty of seating. Sheila was an absolute dream to work with. She was always available to answer emails and phone calls throughout the entire process. She had great advice and information to help us shape our dream day. The food was delicious and we loved having the warm donut hole bar definitely recommend trying that if you can! There was plenty of food for everyone and our guests loved it all! Most of our guests stayed at the Fox tower and other hotels in the area near the venue. Lake of Isles coordinated with the Fox tower and other hotels to bring our guests over on a shuttle to make sure they arrived in time for our ceremony. Bethany our day of wedding coordinator was fabulous and on top of everything. She made sure the day ran smoothly and she even helped me fix my hair and fluff my gown before we walked into the reception. Sheila and Bethany had our rehearsal run so smooth and they went over every piece of the day with us to make sure they knew exactly what we wanted. It helped ease our minds because we could tell how much they cared about us and our wedding day. Lake of Isles truly gave us the wedding day of our dreams and we would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to have their wedding there. Greg and I can't thank you enough for helping make our wedding day one we will never forget!

ck and scenery, where we had the ceremony, is stunning, and the ballroom is so beautiful. We opted to have the cocktail hour at Matches Tavern which worked out perfectly, as guests could be inside or outside enjoying the weather. We had a lot of guests coming in from Australia and from various other distances around the area, and the proximity and ability to coordinate with Foxwoods was very convenient. Everyone had a great time the whole weekend at Foxwoods for the rehearsal dinner (and various other shenanigans) and at Lake of Isles for the wedding. We even held a breakfast at Foxwoods the next morning, and with the Lake of Isles affiliation it was very easy to coordinate. Working with Sheila made the wedding planning so easy. Sheila is responsive, knowledgeable and really just perfect; she was able to answer every question and make sure that we had to coordinate and remember as little as possible. On the day of the wedding, Bethany was there to make sure everything ran smoothly, and it absolutely did! (Brodie and I cannot thank you both enough.) I think both Sheila and Bethany are fantastic and the exact people you would want to help you plan your wedding. Everyone at the venue was amazing to work with, and we are honestly looking forward to the next time we can have or be at an event there. It's also important to mention that ALL of the food at Lake of Isles is fantastic. We cannot recommend enough having your wedding at Lake of Isles.

of Isles because it was farther than we anticipated it to be and it was slightly out of our price range. After visiting several different venues in several different locations across CT, we decided to take the chance. Clearly we did not regret that! My husband and I are very big customer service people and we can usually tell if we’re going to have a pleasant experience with someone right off the bat. From the minute we walked into Lake of Isles and met with Sheila for the first time, we knew right away that this was our venue. She was the SWEETEST person and had no problems answering all of our questions right then and there. She wasn’t pushy, she didn’t try too hard to sell us on this beautiful venue; she simply walked us through what our day would look like and what Lake of Isles had to offer. Every other venue that we looked at seemed uninterested and not very personable throughout the process of searching for our venue, which was obviously the first exciting step in planning our big day. Sheila on the other hand was so personable and so excited for us; she asked us questions about how we met, our engagement, what our current vision was and what our thoughts were for our wedding. She validated every idea and every thought that we had and ensured us that the whole evening would be beautiful no matter where we chose for our venue. We walked out of there, looked at each other and said “this is the one.” We had a couple other venues to meet with and not one of them compared to our interaction with Sheila. That was just the first time we met her. Throughout the 14 months that we worked with her, she was ready and willing to answer any question, at any time, as quickly as possible. I would email her a question and I’d have an answer within minutes. I never had to worry about something not getting done or an answer not being given fast enough. Which made my planning SO much easier. Fast forward to the day of our final meeting when we finally got to meet Bethany, our day of coordinator. We walked in for our final meeting, which led into our rehearsal. Bethany made sure that everyone in the wedding party knew what they had to do and where to be in order for all of us to enjoy every aspect of our wedding. I literally didn’t have to think or worry about anything that day. The entire night ran so smoothly and so perfectly, that I’m still speechless. I prepared myself for something to not be ‘perfect.’ I can honestly say that that didn’t happen and everything went the way that I had envisioned it. We have Sheila and Bethany to thank for that and how incredible they were throughout our entire planning process, to our big day. Planning a wedding is A LOT of work, but Sheila made it so incredibly easy from day one and I couldn’t be more happy with our decision to celebrate our marriage at Lake of Isles. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Sheila and Bethany and the rest of the Lake of Isles team, as they made our wedding day everything that we could have imagined.

all the way to the day after our wedding, everything was handled efficiently, professionally, and without a hitch. Sheila, the director of weddings, is SO organized and on top of everything. She is responsive to emails at all hours of the day. I felt so confident in her and her team's abilities - and my wedding could not have run more smoothly. My day-of coordinator, Chris, made sure that everything was PERFECT! His calming presence and ability to somehow keep our rambunctious wedding party in line and on time was amazing. Melissa, my go-to on wedding day, was so helpful as well. She made sure my husband and I had everything we needed - brought us appetizers during our post-ceremony photos, kept our drinks full, and even made us to-go boxes at the end of the night! I could not be more thankful to the whole LOI crew. As added bonuses, the food at LOI is SO good..got so many compliments on it! AND the lakefront deck where my ceremony was held made for an incredible view of the fall foliage. So happy I went with LOI. I highly recommend this venue to all future brides!

ul recommendations. Bethany made sure everything ran great the day of. We have gotten tons of phone calls saying how everything was great and what a fantastic time everyone had. Highly recommend LOI!

r wedding. Fast forward 19 months of planning and it was truly the best time of my life. Sheila was so attentive to every single need and was quick to answer any email no matter how silly the question may be. She wrote down EVERYTHING. Things we discussed at our initial meeting she would bring up a month before the wedding and that amazed me. Her attention to detail is incredibly helpful. She kept all the paperwork in line and made sure everything leading up to the day was smooth. Sheila clearly has been doing this a long time because she didn't miss a beat anywhere and kept everything organized and done in a timely manner. Bethany the day of the wedding was my savior. Not only did she send a million compliments but she roped everyone in to make sure everyone was where they were supposed to be and that everything on the timeline ran the way it should....and trust me...it did! I didn't have to worry about anything that day at all. Cindy also was awesome the day of and made sure our glasses never went dry and our stomachs weren't empty. I dropped off all my decorations the week of the wedding in a giant box and the Lake of Isles crew set EVERYTHING up. I rented uplighting and dropped off a box of 16 lights with cords and they set them all up for me without any questions. When I say you get to sit back and enjoy your wedding I truly mean it. They handle everything leading up to the day and literally everything the day of. They made our wedding day everything we have ever dreamed of and more. The entire family had a great weekend staying over at Foxwoods and I didn't have to worry about my guests getting to Lake of Isles because they covered everything. Not only was the staff great but obviously the venue speaks for itself as well. Great atmosphere and beautiful grounds If I could relive the entire weekend again I would.

nator there and is so easy to work with! She is a key asset to Lake of Isles. She is with you every step of the way and answers emails in an extremely timely fashion! I highly recommend this place!

th any question that we had during the planning process. Additionally since I was newer to the area she even helped suggest a wonderful minister for our ceremony. She helped to keep us organized and made us feel special about our day from start to finish. On the days leading up to the wedding and the day of the wedding Bethany had such great attention to detail and she helped to make sure all of the different parts of the ceremony and reception ran perfectly. The staff at the Lake of Isles that worked during our wedding were all friendly and helpful to our guests. We have looked back and reflected on our wedding day and can't pinpoint anything that we would change in our experience at Lake of Isles. If you are looking for a wonderful wedding where your guests will enjoy themselves in a place that is all about celebrating you and only you on your day book Lake of Isles. I would book an event with them again in a heart beat.

e sure everything ran smoothly. The servers went out of their way to make our guests feel comfortable, we got multiple comments about how well servers took care of our guests. We had a number of guests with food allergies and Sheila and her team made sure everyone was accommodated throughout the entire meal. The venue itself is BEAUTIFUL and we have the most gorgeous pictures from our post ceremony photo session on the golf course. Our guests loved having cocktail hour on the deck overlooking the lake and the ballroom has windows all along the back wall for a beautiful view of the lake as well. The ballroom is large and open with very high ceilings. Every table has a good view of the dance floor and it didn't feel like any tables were off in a corner. The team took care of all the day of decorating, I just had to drop off my labeled decorations a few days before, and they made everything look perfect. I can't say enough about the food, we had so many guests come up to us the next day raving about the food at the cocktail hour and reception. Everything was delicious and our server made sure my husband and I actually got to eat during the wedding! One of the best parts of the venue is that they only have one event each day so your wedding is their main focus and you don't have to worry about other events going on at the same time like you do with some hotels or banquet venues. Overall I highly recommend every aspect of Lake of Isles for an exceptional wedding!

was a perfect place for our wedding guests to enjoy cocktail hour. The tables and layout of the reception space worked well for all 230 of our wedding guests. The food was exceptional! The lake and golf course was an amazing background for all of our wedding photos. They also provided shuttle services for all of our guests back to foxwoods casino. Wedding guests can’t stop commenting on how great everything was! We were very pleased with everything at our wedding reception and wish we could do it all over again! It was the best day! We would definitely recommend Lake of Isles to anyone looking for a wedding venue..you will not be disappointed!

d everything was taken care of. I was very nervous about everything turning out 'just right' and I was so impressed by Sheila and Beth's ability to make my dreams come true. Thank you so much!!! Also, every guest I talked to commented about the food. No banquet meals here. The filet you could cut with a spoon. My wedding was the best day of my life thanks to the help of these ladies.

ing the tables. The venue was perfect, we had a personal attendant that stayed with us all night and was very attentive and helpful throughout the day. The weather was great and we could have our Happy Hour out on the deck and then our reception inside. Sheila put us at ease the minute we started planning. She made me feel comfortable and didn’t let us stress over one thing! The food was amazing! We had a large wedding and everything from the passed appetizers to the antipasto station to the main dish and the late-night pizza, everything was just delicious! Beth also did a wonderful job of managing the reception into the late hours of the night. We had seen several other venues in the area and this one had everything we were looking for. They provided shuttles to the casino afterwards for all of our guests as well. I’d definitely recommend this venue to anyone who is looking to have a 5 star experience and service on their wedding day!

aning multiple weddings per day, shuffling brides and grooms in and out of the same venue at different times throughout the same day/night. We wanted a more intimate venue, one with only 1 event per day, and where the attention to OUR wedding was the utmost importance to the staff. Additionally we wanted a venue with hotels close by and other amenities for overnight guests. We met with Sheila in September and knew we had found the perfect place for our wedding!! This place is gorgeous! Everything we wanted in one venue. 1 event per day, hotels close by , but what sold us was the attention to the details in that initial conversation. Sheila made us feel like we were "home" and our special day was the most important day to her as well. What more could a bride and groom ask for? The day of our wedding was magic. Every single detail we had discussed was taken care of. The ballroom was exactly as we had discussed, down to the placement of the napkin and menu cards. Both Sheila and Bethany were right with us, before during and after, anticipating our ever need and handling everyone and everything so we did not have to. I never imagined I could be relaxed on such a big day in my life, but having this staff taking care of us made this happen. If I could, I would rate Lake of Isles as 6 stars. *If you can, add the bacon station as an add-on to the menu. Our guests are still raving about it !

have ever been to. Bethany was also amazing. She went above and beyond. She was extremely attentive all night long and ensured we were aware of where/when things were taking place. We were also impressed with our bridal attendant. She made sure we had everything we needed all night long. The food (what we managed to eat) was incredible. Thank you Lake of Isles for making our day picture perfect!

, a lot of our guests stayed an extra night and made a long weekend out of it. The ceremony takes place on a large deck made for weddings overlooking the lake. We had or wedding in early October and the weather cooperated with us. Parking is easy, we had a shuttle running just for us in a loop between the casino and venue. After our ceremony we were whisked away to have photos done on the bridge overlooking the lake. Our guests were ushered through the stunning entry way adjacent a craftsman style study/library with stone fireplace. Our cocktail hour was in the reception hall, with vaulted exposed beam ceilings. After our photos we were brought into the bridal suite to await entrance into the party. Planning Staff: We had about 3 months to plan our wedding when we finally found this venue, we had seen some positive reviews but they weren't first on the list because we were apprehensive about a "casino" wedding. We called and were put in touch with Sheila and scheduled an early morning appointment to see the location. I haven't had any other experience with weddings, but I can't imagine anyone being more pleasant, professional, and competent at their job. We knew it was the place fairly quickly and signed our contract that morning. We communicated with Sheila no fewer than 2 dozen times over the next few months, by phone and email she responded quickly. She helped us get everything in order, offered advice based on her experience, and really just became our friend, it was a surprising experience. Day Of Staff: The day before we were introduced to the General, Bethany. Any minor doubts we had about the logistics of the wedding day wen out the window. Flawless execution, manner, and organization. The Day: Best day ever.

ad. She helped us so much throughout, making our planning significantly less stressful. We met Bethany the day before, and quickly realized she would be a large part of the reason our day would stay stress free so we could simply enjoy it. The day was beautiful, the food was awesome, and our guests are still raving about the day. We could've gone with venues closer to home, but nothing was comparable. The location, ambiance, and staff are all wonderful. I would 100% recommend Lake of Isles to anyone who wants a fabulous, stress-free wedding day! Thanks to Sheila, Bethany, and the whole staff!

rything the day of our wedding and she makes sure everything goes right with the vendors, favors, arrangements, etc. and I didn’t have to worry about a single thing, or even set up anything! I couldn’t believe how much they do for their brides. I would recommend Lake of Isles to everyone! The service, venue, food, and workers are all AMAZING! My wedding day was a dream come true and was 100% perfect! I can’t thank Sheila, Bethany, and all the workers enough. You will certainly NOT be disssapointed if you choose lake of Isles for your wedding day! I’m so glad we did :)

The ballroom was stunning and the food was so delicious. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone and everyone!

op friendly, and meticulous. I am a perfectionist and luckily so is Sheila! I never imagined having a stress free wedding, but Sheila and Bethany were able to give that to me. The Members Dining Room was the perfect place for a cozy ceremony in front of a fireplace. Our cocktail hour was held in Matches Tavern and then all our guests were finally invited into the ballroom. The ballroom looked exactly how i had imagined it. The food from start to finish was delectable and our guests had only one thing to say about it, FANTASTIC! The fact you're the only wedding for the day leaves all the attention focused on you. Not one time throughout our entire event did i have to ask for anything or look for someone. It's hard to write a review about perfection. For anyone looking for a venue that is breathtaking and for a coordinator who will live up to their word, choose Lake of Isles. You and your guests will never forget the night that you were at the perfect wedding.

s. The day of, both Bethany and Sheila were fabulous! Everything was set up exactly as we imagined. The ballroom was a perfect venue for our party of 185. We loved how all of our guests were able to see the dance floor from their tables. The food was to die for! Our guests were especially raving about the bacon-wrapped short ribs at cocktail hour, as well as the pasta alla vodka dish as an appetizer. The waitstaff and bar staff were also very amicable and attentive to all of our guests. Sheila was able to accommodate our wine and beer preferences as well :) After the event, we were able to keep all of our decor overnight, and it was packed up perfectly the next day when we went to pick it up. I know other venues won't hold items overnight, however it was so helpful to not have to worry about it! Overall, I would highly recommend Lake of Isles as an event venue! Our day was absolutely perfect.

e to the superb knowledge, hospitality and availability of Sheila. From the very first email, Sheila didn't miss a beat and responded to all of my questions almost instantly. She remained in constant communication with me over the planning process and I knew from our first interaction by her level of commitment and attention to detail that I had found our wedding venue. I had no idea when I booked that I had also scored Bethany who oversaw the day of the wedding and all of the details. Bethany was also phenomenal. She was professional, calming, took care of every little detail, had a wonderful personality and I cannot imagine going through my wedding and reception without her. The staff was unbelievably hospitable. Everyone from the front desk to the bartenders to the servers gave exceptional service and were very kind to my husband and I and all of our guests. They even made sure the children in attendance were well taken care of. If we had to do it all over again-we would definitely book Lake of Isles. We could not be happier with our wedding and I cannot imagine having it anywhere else!

rk with. She was knowledgeable, attentive and responsive in every way and always made time to answer questions, or even simply just offer advice. She is detailed and thorough and made sure everything was right for the big day. The facility itself is beautiful, offers plenty of options, and everyone at our wedding could not stop talking about what an incredible location it was having the ceremony on the deck overlooking the lake. Being so close to the casino it offers a chance for guests to feel like it’s a semi-destination and makes transport and hotels easy to arrange, yet when you’re at LOI you feel like you’re miles away from anything in a beautiful, natural setting. On the day of our wedding the staff of LOI went above and beyond in every possible way to ensure that the day was everything we had hoped for and more. Everything I said about Sheila above could just as easily be said for Bethany (It’s like they are the same person). She made sure the day ran perfectly, even calming our flower girl, which helped her get down the aisle. We felt so confident in everything knowing that she was there to help us. Everything else in the facility was excellent and we received rave reviews on the food, staff and location all night long. We cannot recommend Lake of Isles enough.

had a great time. The ball room looked gorgeous and the staff at Lake of Isles made sure that our every need was taken care of on our big day. If you're looking for a wedding venue do not hesitate to look at Lake of Isles! They do not disappoint!

h for this venue, the staff and the food! With my husband and I originally being from New York, we didn’t know many venues in Connecticut – lucky for us, we found Lake of Isles in the Connecticut Bride magazine and fell in love once we went to visit. We didn’t visit many other venues, but we knew that once we left Lake of Isles we wanted to have our wedding there. We loved that the venue has only one wedding a day – this allowed for a more intimate feel that the day truly was our special day as opposed to many other venues where there are multiple weddings occurring at the same time. We also fell in love with the deck overlooking the lake and the wood ceilings in the ballroom (and my husband fell in love with the golf course). We were overly impressed with both Sheila and Bethany – these two ladies you can tell have such a love and passion for what they do. Sheila was absolutely amazing during the whole wedding planning process and made the entire process a breeze! She was extremely responsive and answered all my questions to ensure no detail got lost and those with food allergies were taken care of. She was extremely organized and detail oriented which I loved! We were also so happy Bethany was there to help with our wedding the day of – she made sure every little detail was absolutely perfect based on what we discussed in our final appointment. She went above and beyond our expectations and made sure everything was taken care of and the day went off without any issues! She was extremely attentive all night long and ensured we were aware of where we were supposed to be and when things we happening. We were also extremely impressed with Melissa, our bridal attendant, who also took care of us during the night - she was on top of making sure we didn't miss any of the food during cocktail hour and ensured we were well taken care of all night long. We had our ceremony out on the deck overlooking the water and our cocktail hour down in Matches Tavern and out on the patio. Every bride hopes that the vision in her head comes through the day of the wedding and that it all ‘flows’ – well these ladies did a FANTASTIC job – I remember my mom coming up to me during the cocktail hour and saying ‘wait until you see the ballroom – it’s everything you’ve imagined and more.’ From the hors d'oeuvres to the entrees – the food was absolutely amazing! We've heard back from so many guests about how impressed they were with the staff, the venue and the food! We would highly recommend this venue to anyone!! A HUGE thank you again to the whole Lake of Isles staff for helping to make our day perfect – words truly cannot describe how grateful we are for all you did for Kyle and I!!

would be perfect!!! The days leading up to the date, Sheila answered every question and was so good about making sure I was kept in the loop so that I could relax the day of. When the big day rolled around, Bethany handled everything to perfection, making sure that things got done smoothly and that my groom and I could enjoy the night. In addition to the amazing staff, the venue itself was everything we could hope for. We had our cocktail hour on the gorgeous deck and used the beautiful ballroom for dinner ( which was also delicious), and we are still getting compliments from our guests. I could not have asked for a better wedding experience, and I know that a lot of that credit goes to Lake of Isles!!!!

hs! She walked me through each step with ease and made planning a wedding in four months the easiest task in the world! The night of the wedding Bethany assisted with all of our needs and she knew her stuff!! She was seven steps ahead of us the whole way. Anything I could think of or mention to her she had already taken care of. I truly feel as for those few months that Shelia felt like family and then Bethany joined the group and made everything that much more enjoyable. I would recommend any type of function at this facility. The entire staff is beyond incredible!! This may sound unusual but I will miss working with these ladies now that our wedding has passed. We could not have had a more perfect day...and all of our guests agreed! Thank you Sheila and Bethany and all LOI staff for making our day out of this world! I am still on the "wedding high" from such an incredible weekend!

food was delicious, everything was perfectly coordinated, and all of the employees were amazingly helpful. Our bridal attendant Cindy was very nice and incredibly helpful at getting us everything that we needed. Our guests have been going on about how great the reception was and some have even commented that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. We would recommend Lake of Isles to absolutely anyone and we thank them for making our wedding day so great! Sheila is great. She is detail-oriented and very responsive to all of our questions and concerns. And we had a lot of questions for her--she always had an answer and if she wasn't sure she would find an answer and get back to us quickly. She really made planning our wedding so much easier. She sent us organized lists of exactly what kind of information we needed to give her and the dates she needed that information by. She was also very accommodating to our guests' dietary restrictions. Overall, Sheila did a fantastic job and we honestly feel that her involvement was crucial to the success of the day. We wouldn't have changed anything. We would essentially be restating our previous comments here. Bethany did a fantastic job coordinating our wedding and it went off without a hitch. Her staff met all of our needs and they were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the evening. Bethany helped us out with timing and kept our schedule. Without her, we would probably have been a lot more stressed trying to ensure that everything was done to our satisfaction. She allowed us to sit back and enjoy our day. We really do appreciate that.

ts drive up the long entry way, it's like they're pulling up to a fairy tale. There is a gorgeous deck overlooking the lake where ceremonies take place in fair weather. We had a winter wedding and we're able to utilize the private dining room and had our ceremony in front of the fireplace. It was romantic and gorgeous! The venue was decorated tastefully for the holidays which only added to our decor. I cannot say enough about the staff. Sheila and Bethany are a dream team! Sheila made the wedding planning process so easy. Everything is so organized and we were able to add in some things that are personal to us (like a hot wing station at the end of the night!) Bethany was our rockstar the day of and she made the day. She's so welcoming and was two steps ahead of me the entire night. For someone who has a hard time letting go of the reins, these two made it easy. I never had time to worry because they had everything under control before I ever had a chance to. The waitstaff and bartenders were perfection. Prompt, efficient and they made sure to take special care of us and our parents which I loved. I couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else. Our guests raved about everything from the valet, to the coat check to cleanliness of the bathrooms, but I haven't stopped hearing how AMAZING the food was! Our wedding was everything we dreamed of and I cannot thank everyone at Lake of Isles enough.

ditionally, Bethany and our personal server, Melissa, went above and beyond our expectations. They anticipated what we needed before we even needed it! We received rave reviews about the food and service even many months after. We worried about absolutely nothing the day of the wedding and all of our special requests were honored. I highly recommend this venue to all couples looking.

Could not possibly ask for a better team!

e changing!). The banquet staff was great. The best part of the venue is working with Sheila and Bethany. Sheila is the director of catering and she will help with all the planning. She is full of great suggestions and she is honest and straight forward. Bethany is the go to girl on the day of the wedding. No need to hire a day of coordinator because she does everything! She coordinated with the vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page, set us up for pictures, bustled my dress, kept up with the timing and told us where to be and when (which is SO helpful with all the craziness going on around you the day of). I couldn't say enough good things about this place and even talking to people, I've never heard one negative thing about Lake of Isles. My guests were in awe of the beauty of the venue and the service. The location was fun because everyone met at the casino afterwards and the casino provides transportation to an from the event and Foxwoods. All the out of town guests thought it was awesome and it really makes for a fun weekend. Another thing I like about this venue is that everything is included- Even the cake (which was to die for). One recommendation I have for brides is to upgrade to the Chivari chairs. The standard ballroom chairs are a little big and bulky, but when you upgrade the chairs it transforms the whole room. You do have to get all your rentals through LOI and it can be a little pricey, but the chairs are so worth it! Overall, amazing venue and I am so happy to have made such wonderful memories at Lake of Isles.

process, Sheila was amazing to work with (super communicative and fast with responses)! The transition to Bethany (day-of coordinator) was seamless. Bethany was on top of everything, from telling my bridesmaids how to best walk down the aisle, to ensuring the guests were smoothly moved from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception (all of our guests said it was the best coordination they have ever seen at a wedding!) And the food was fantastic - everyone kept complimenting it. Highly highly recommend!!! Thank you Sheila, Bethany and everyone at Lake of Isles for making our day amazing!

essional and it felt like we had known her for years. She was more than happy to build us a custom package for our reception. Throughout the entire planning process, Sheila was always quick to respond to questions and available whenever we needed her. The venue itself is beautiful. We had our ceremony on the dock overlooking the lake, the cocktail hour in Matches Tavern, and the reception in the large ballroom. Everything turned out even better than how we envisioned. Bethany is the day of coordinator and she is just as amazing as Sheila. She gave us direction during the rehearsal/day of the wedding and was able to keep us calm. During cocktail hour she attended to our family as we were taking pictures along with the server dedicated to the bride and groom. We had a nautical theme and Bethany went above and beyond with little details at the bar and our guest book table. The food was spectacular. All of our guests were so pleased with the selections at our stations (Asian display, pasta bar, carving station and Venetian table). Everything ran smoothly and it was all thanks to Bethany and Sheila. They are the best of the best and it was such a pleasure getting to work with them to create the wedding of our dreams at Lake of Isles. If you want a fantastic wedding that your guests will be talking about for years to come, look no further than Lake of Isles.

0 venues, we finally found that in Sheila. Sheila is absolutely wonderful to work with. She responds very quickly to all emails and phone calls and really made me feel at ease during the planning process. She is very organized and was great in accommodating all of our special requests. Bethany, the day of coordinator was phenomenal. She kept the day running smoothly and on time, and helped to keep me calm when I was having issues with my dress. She even jumped in and helped to fix my dress when it kept coming undone. The only complaint we heard from guests was that one of the bartenders was rude and they left a tip jar on the counter when it should not have been. But the venue is gorgeous, it combines majestic views of a golf course and a lakefront atmosphere which makes for a great background for photos. The food was amazing, especially the filet mignon. Sheila, Bethany, and the other wait staff truly made the day stress free. We would definitely recommend Lake of Isles. Our guests continue to compliment us weeks later that it was one of the nicest weddings that they had ever been to, and we thank the staff at Lake of Isles for that.

exactly how I envisioned!!!! Melissa, the server waiting on all of the bridal party was also amazing and deserves a shout out. Seriously, Sheila deserves 5 gold stars for how well she plans and executes her parties. I discovered used how I wanted our wedding day to go, she gave great options, and then a complete follow threw. Our day was absolute perfection due to all of the staff at Lake of Isles.

st price for a guest list of 200. We had a wonderful tour and later attended an event to sample cakes, appetizers, and meet other vendors. All throughout the planning process, Sheila (Director of Catering) was fabulous. I would send an email with a question on a Sunday night and get a response within hours. She was always courteous and professional. No question was too insignificant for her to address. The day before our wedding Sheila, Bethany, and other friendly staff members helped us set up our centerpieces (made out of books for a literary theme wedding). We brought multiple items, including family photos, and nothing was lost in the shuffle. Our wedding was August 19, 2016 and the reception started at 6 p.m. While the bridal party was taking pictures, the guests enjoyed a cocktail hour on the beautiful deck. The food was delicious and Lake of Isles accommodated my Polish family by adding kielbasa to the appetizer list for us. They also found a specific mixer that my mother had requested and a waiter scurried down from the reception hall to the deck with a bottle so my mother could have her preferred drink. Guests raved about the food. We selected the prime rib, free range chicken breast with artichokes, and a stuffed mushroom vegetarian option. Lake of Isles was very accommodating to guests who had special dietary needs, like vegetarians, vegans, and people with gluten and nut allergies. They provided alternative salad dressings and desserts to guests who could not enjoy the Caesar salad or cake. One guest in particular raved about the coffee! My husband and I had a waitress especially for us. She made our experience stress-free. All staff members were courteous, helpful, and professional. Sheila and the entire staff made our day absolutely wonderful. I wholeheartedly recommend them to other couples.

ad to change our wedding date due to my husband's military schedule. Communicating with and coordinating with Lake of Isles was never a source of stress for me. The day-of went so smoothly, largely in part to coordinator Bethany. She was so helpful throughout the day and made sure we were taken care of. She kept our timeline for the reception on track. Aside from the A+ support staff, the food was phenomenal, the ball room is great, and our guests loved the cocktail hour on the deck with the stunning lakeside view. I can't recommend Lake of Isles enough!

be servers ourselves!) both from the waitstaff and from the coordinators. Both Sheila and Bethany were amazing to work with in planning all the important reception details and on our actual wedding day. Everything went perfect and we could not be happier!

ot back to me within 24 hours. She went above and beyond anything I could have imagined and she eased all of my stress about the big day. During the rehearsal and on the day of, Bethany was so nice, calming, and organized. The rest of the staff was amazing as well, so kind and helpful to anything that myself, the bridal party, or any guest needed. They were able to anticipate what everyone needed before we even had to ask. We had our ceremony on the lakefront deck and it was beautiful. All of the food during the cocktail hour and reception was delicious and we are still hearing ravings about the food from our guests. The staff also made sure that my husband and I were actually able to eat during the busy day. Our reception in the ballroom was beautiful and Bethany and the staff were there to make sure the evening went off without a glitch. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and we could not have imagined a better day. I am so glad that we chose Lake of Isles for our venue and HIGHLY recommend it to everyone.

nt, and accommodating. She always got back to me so quickly and never seemed to be getting annoyed when I would ask her question after question. She was on top of everything. And Bethany was absolutely incredible day of. I met her at a final meeting, and she was reviewing all the details and how everything would go and seemed very on top of her game. At the wedding she was very visible, always available if we had a question, and very flexible. She never seem flustered and just made sure whatever we wanted/needed happened. The venue was also beautiful, the food was great, and they were very accommodating for special meal needs (gluten free, dairy free meals). They also had golf carts available to drive guests down to cocktail hour, and there was a shuttle that brought us back to the Foxwoods at the end of the night. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. It is pricier than other venues, but in my mind it was worth every penny. I had no worries about anything going wrong there. And I had a perfect day!

, Bethany, the wait staff, front desk folks and even the bar staff in the downstairs pub, were amazing. I loved the experience, my son and now daughter-in-law were beaming the entire time. Thank you for making this very special day....PERFECT.