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The Perfect Setting For Your Wedding!
❤️ASK ABOUT OUR DAYTIME WEDDING PACKAGE❤️ As you walk into the Garden Room you will image all those dreams about your wedding day being realized when you see the high ceilings adorned with twinkle lights, floor to ceiling cathedral windows beaming with sunlight, a glowing field stone gas fireplace and the beautiful park setting in the backdrop. The Garden Room is beautiful any time of day and any time of year. Meticulously decorated with seasonal flowers and plants, attention is given to every detail. Step outside the side door of the Garden Room onto our brand new Terrace overlooking the pond and the park! The Terrace provides a beautiful space for your cocktail hour, ceremony, pictures, lounge area and even dining.
Amenities + Details
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor - Covered
Outdoor - Not Covered
Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Ballroom, Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Service Staff
Pond House Cafe Reviews
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Reviewed On 1/08/2014 by Sherryl K
My husband and I picked the Pond House Cafe because it was a special date location. Everyone we worked with was warm and accommodating. Our coordinator answered all of our questions and helped us meet any special requests. On the day of the w...
Reviewed On 11/18/2013 by Laura H
My husband and I loved this venue from the start. The dramatic floor to ceiling windows, along with twinkling Christmas lights, a fireplace and seasonal decorations were exactly what we were looking for for our theme of "rustic elegance." The f...
Reviewed On 7/12/2013 by PinnyB B
Since Ii planned my vow renewal to be held in Elizabeth Park Rose Garden I decided to check out The Pond House Cafe which is located with-in the park And am I glad I did. I worked with their event planner Dianna and thanks to her and her attent...
Reviewed On 7/13/2018 by Shannon R
My husband and I had the pleasure of getting married at the Pond House in May, and we could not be happier with our choice. The venue was beautiful, the food was delicious, the staff was helpful and kind, and overall we just had the best day e...
Reviewed On 7/12/2018 by Marissa G
I can't say enough about how much I loved the Pond House. It was the only venue my husband and I looked at, because when we walked in, we knew right away it was the one. The room is GORGEOUS, a real show stopper. The room itself has floor to ce...
Reviewed On 3/13/2018 by Kara H
Absolutely loved the pond house! We chose it because it’s such a beautiful face with absolutely amazing food. And when my dad got sick the week before my wedding, they were very helpful and accommodating, completely willing to move the date if ...
Reviewed On 1/09/2018 by Lauren A
Our wedding at the Pond House was a winter wonderland. The Pond House does an incredible job decorating the entire space in an elegant and beautiful way. If you don't mind having a holiday theme wedding, get married in the winter months! My hus...
Reviewed On 11/17/2017 by Jennifer N
The Pond House was amazing. We are SO glad we found this beautiful venue. We had a small issue with our assigned planner, but after discussing the issue with another staff member we were immediately set-up with someone else who was exceptional....
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by Susan R
We had our beautiful wedding at the Pond House on September 29, 2017 and it was the most amazing night of our lives. It was absolutely indescribably incredible. From our first visit, we knew the beautiful reception room was just for us. We envi...
Reviewed On 7/13/2017 by Melissa P
Beautifully decorated venue in a beautiful setting. Excellent food, friendly staff (coordinator, bartenders and wait staff). There is limited parking during rose season - we rented buses for the day. Overall, I'd highly recommend.
Reviewed On 6/22/2017 by Emily T
If someone asked me what I would change about my wedding reception at the Pond House, I would say nothing at all. The entire evening was gorgeous and went off without a single hitch. And I have to say, this venue was the most attractive and mos...
Reviewed On 3/21/2017 by Ashlee P
If you want to be treated like absolute royalty and have an amazing event go with the Pond House Cafe! It's a beautiful venue tucked inside gorgeous Elizabeth Park. The staff is wonderful and helpful and I can't say enough about Elena who helpe...
Reviewed On 11/02/2016 by Samantha B
I chose the Pond House because when we walked into the banquet area, it looked just like a barn to me. They have Christmas lights wrapped around the beams on the ceiling and I loved the huge fireplace. I really wanted something farmhouse rustic...
Reviewed On 10/19/2016 by Elizabeth L
Susan at the Pond House was amazing. Our reception was beautiful, the food was great and our guests had the time of their lives. I couldn't have asked for a better evening.
Reviewed On 7/10/2016 by Ellen P
We had the most wonderful wedding at the Pond House Cafe at the end of June. It was truly fantastic. We had Susan as our coordinator and we loved her. She is so knowledgeable and gave us so much valuable advice. The whole night was perfect ...
Reviewed On 5/16/2016 by Monika A
The Pond House is a great option if you are going for a rustic Connecticut feel. It is also really affordable given the prices in the area. We had a reception of just over 100 people there and everyone complimented the venue and service of the ...
Reviewed On 5/01/2016 by Sabrina D
The pond house was the first venue that my husband and I looked at. I knew the minute we walked in that it was "the one"! We put a deposit down that day and quickly viewed about 8 other venues in 1 week and none of them compared. We are so ha...
Reviewed On 7/11/2015 by Hannah E
The pond house was amazing! The waitstaff and wedding planner, Lexie made everything run smoothly and the food was delicious! Everyone was talking about the appetizers and the meal. Lexie worked with my venders to make the night magical and was...
Reviewed On 12/15/2014 by Stephanie M
We had our wedding at the Pond House and we couldn't have asked for anything better. Susan, our wedding coordinator, was amazing. She made sure our special day went smoothly. The food was absolutely amazing. I had specially requested a squash r...
Reviewed On 9/23/2014 by Jenn M
I am a bride who lived out of state and had to select a venue in one weekend of visiting. Doing my reseach beforehand I found The Pond House Cafe and just from the pictures on their website and menu selections I could tell that this was probabl...
Reviewed On 8/28/2014 by Susan F
The Pond House was the perfect venue for my wedding... you get the beauty of Elizabeth Park and a unique setting that is not just a hotel ballroom. They even have a new outdoor patio area where we had our cocktail hour that is gorgeous! Beyond ...
Reviewed On 6/14/2014 by Charity S
We really wanted this venue, so we booked it about a year and a half out. Compared to some of the other venues we looked at, this was fairly affordable. We knew of it from going to the cafe all the time so we knew the food would be good - it wa...
Reviewed On 9/19/2013 by Allyson W
Although my husband and I were very happy on our wedding day, there are several reasons I was disappointed with The Pond House Cafe. One being that the staff chose to ruin our place cards by marking them with highlighters to indicate meal choic...
Reviewed On 6/18/2013 by Kaleena C
My then-fiance and I had checked out a bunch of places for our wedding venue until we stumbled upon The Pond House in West Hartford, CT, and immediately fell in love. The Pond House is a whimsical-looking building overlooking a little pond in t...
Reviewed On 11/13/2012 by Mia G
We almost didn't work with Pond House because of our first encounters with Lisa. Long story short--don't work with her--go straight to Susan and you can't go wrong. Susan convinced us to give them a chance and they were the best possible venue ...
