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The Lake House

3.9
(40)best-of-weddings

66 Central Avenue, Wolcott, CT

About This Vendor

Exclusive Waterfront Venue and Catering

Our Mission: to create an experience that inspires in you, our guest, a lasting appreciation of excellence in cuisine, service and atmosphere. The Lake House catering facility is located within steps of its own private lake. Situated on over 19 acres, privacy and sophistication adorn you from the moment you arrive. Designed and built to capture unsurpassed lake views from every seat, The Lake House delivers the finest service and cutting-edge cuisine to satisfy the most discerning of palates. With two stone fireplaces, 14’ ceilings and walls of glass, the beauty of The Lake House is prevalent throughout. Offering both indoor and outdoor reception alternatives, The Lake House is sure to please. Whether you are celebrating your wedding or any special event, let The Lake House cater to your every need.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Backyard, Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Wedding Design, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2021 Best of Weddings Winner

The Lake House Reviews

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Reviewed On 3/22/2022 by Nikki A
Since we were getting married in 2021 and everyone else had postponed from 2020, we were striking out when it came to finding a vendor with dates available. We found the Lake House and immediately went for a tour. Everyone here makes you feel...
so at home and special. From the owner to the banquet manager to the staff, not a single detail was left out from our wedding day. They worked with us to make our day truly special. This is a hidden gem of a place, literally! We couldn’t have been more happy with our experience here.
Reviewed On 11/22/2021 by Emilee G
Our wedding was gorgeous, and the staff was friendly and helpful. But Paul is fantastic! I would highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed On 8/24/2021 by April D
I cannot say enough good things about Paul, Carole & the entire Lake House team. They made planning a wedding in the middle of a pandemic seem easy. They didn't even bat an eyelash when we asked to have a horse & carriage drive on their back la...
wn, they even worked out the key details with the carriage company & surprised my husband & I having the horse come back around to pick us up or a grand exit from the ceremony. We had a medical emergency during our reception which they handled with extreme professionalism. They helped get the event back on track and were just outstanding.They were absolutely amazing and I would 100% recommend hosting your event here.
Reviewed On 11/19/2020 by Nicole B
The staff at the venue was amazing. They even went as far as adjusting their existing decorations to fit our taste. We like many others during the pandemic had numerous extra questions that needed answering and they always had them or got back ...
to us quickly and reassured us that as long as we met certain guidelines the wedding could go on as planned. Our guests really enjoyed the views that the venue offered as well as the food and the quick service at the bar. Carole was by our side the whole day making sure everything we wanted we had and that the schedule stayed on track as best as possible to fit in everything we wanted to do. Overall pandemic included we couldn't have asked for a better day at The Lake House.
Reviewed On 11/16/2020 by Daphne P
If you are considering having your wedding (or other event) at The Lake House, my sincere recommendation is do it!! I had my wedding here a few weeks ago and Paul and his team were phenomenal! The attention they gave to us was simply like no ot...
her. Paul himself was present for every meeting and super easy to get ahold of by email or phone. He gave us TONS of options of how we wanted to lay out the ceremony and reception. When we originally wanted everything outdoors with a tent, that was no problem. When we changed our minds and wanted to move the reception inside a week before, that was no problem. When we then saw snow in the forecast and needed to move the ceremony inside the day before, that again was no problem. Paul and his team worked with all my vendors to be sure our day was perfect. Paul is so genuine and cared deeply about us as people and about how he could make our covid wedding, the wedding we dreamed of. The venue is beautiful (especially on a fall day with foliage and snow) and offers so may options for photos. We had the whole venue to ourselves the day of the wedding, so the attention of the staff was solely on us. The food was incredible and presented in such a beautiful way! All our guests had such a great time, felt perfectly comfortable even in covid times and still cannot stop saying how great the wedding was and how much fun they had. I could go on and on about how much we loved our wedding at The Lake House and how incredible the staff was. Thank you to Paul and your team for everything you did for us and being so patient and accommodating!! Every part of our wedding day was perfect!!
Reviewed On 10/26/2020 by Caitlin B
This was our 3rd venue (changes due to covid). best thing that could have happened for us! They are very affordable and professional. Amazing food. Paul and Carole are an amazing team that took care of everything on our wedding day so we could ...
just sit back and enjoy. It was a wedding day dream come true!
Reviewed On 9/11/2020 by Erica B
My husband and I had the time of our lives! Our guests are constantly raving about how beautiful the venue was and how kind, professional, and attentive the staff was. Paul and Carole I can't thank you enough for making our day so special, espe...
cially during a global pandemic!They are so accommodating and made everything so easy! It was an amazing day with beautiful weather, excellent service, delicious food, and a relaxing atmosphere! I absolutely recommend The Lake House for any special event!
Reviewed On 8/30/2020 by Mary T
Fabulous wedding! Outdoor ceremony with spectacular view and cocktail hour on the patio was excellent. No shortage of food and it was all good. Food was excellent and service unparalleled. Paul and Carole did a fantastic job and made everythi...
ng so relaxed and easy. Venue was beautiful: very lake house chic!
Reviewed On 8/29/2020 by Michelle N
I can’t possibly say enough good things about The Lake House! They made my dream wedding even better than I ever imagined. Paul and Carole are the absolute best to work with and went above and beyond what I ever could have expected - kind, cari...
ng, involved, and did everything to make sure we had the wedding we wanted despite covid. You’d never have known there was a global pandemic going on with how everything was coordinated by them. The food was AMAZING, picturesque grounds, and the best time of my life. The Lake House really made our happily ever after a dream come true!
Reviewed On 7/21/2020 by Tom E
We had an absolutely amazing wedding thanks to your staff, venue and attention to detail! Carole was spot on as our wedding planner and made our day as perfect as we had hoped it would be! Your staff were polite as well as so very attentive to ...
every detail. Now the food... well it was made exactly to order! Adding in a few of our choices with the menu to make it just that much more amazing. The Dueling Pianos and drummer along with the cocktail hour w Carrie Ashton on her guitar (time added to make our day that much better) just rocked that building until time ran out. Our guests raced about your staff, cleanliness, extra care and cleaning added and how well the entire evening went. Cheshire Baking made the cup cakes beyond our imagination! YUM!! We can’t wait to recommend your staff and facility for all the heat!! Thank you al so very much for making our day one we will NEVER forget!
Reviewed On 5/09/2020 by Tori T
Best ever
Reviewed On 12/03/2019 by Alyssa T
Our wedding was at The Lake House a couple of weeks ago and it was perfect! We could not be happier with our choice of venue. The staff there was diligent and friendly especially the owners Paul and Peter who were amazing to work with! Nick als...
o did an amazing job and it was his first week there as well as Kelli who answered all of questions when we had them. The food was amazing especially the cocktail hour which our guests were beyond thrilled with! The venue itself is gorgeous inside and out and the lake provides a perfect location for scenic photos! Everything ran so smoothly that I did not have to worry about a thing the day of the wedding, all I had to do was enjoy it! Highly recommend the venue!
Reviewed On 12/03/2019 by Jaymin P
Thank you The Lake House! Wow, I am totally stunned by the services provided by The Lake house. Right from the initial phase of planning to the end of even; the leadership, staff, chef, food, services and overall support we received was ab...
solutely extraordinary. Paul the owner and Jeff the chef took personal interest in understanding our culture, food and ceremonies to ensure flawless execution. The feedback from our 200+ guests was very positive focusing on facility, arrangements made in all rooms, staff and services. Thanks and we would highly recommend The Lake House.
Reviewed On 9/12/2019 by Liz L
My husband and I got married on September 7th, 2019 at The Lake House venue in Wolcott and cannot express enough how amazing our wedding was. The entire experience of booking the venue back in October 2018 with Paul to the wedding day itself w...
as stress free. Kelli was amazing and quick to respond if I had any questions or last minute changes leading up to the wedding. Paul, Kelli, and The Lake House staff were extremely attentive to our guests and the bridal party they helped make our wedding day the best day of my life. Many of our guests expressed how amazed they were about how beautiful the venue was. We had our reception out in the meadows and it was a gorgeous day with the perfect background of the lake. Another huge part that made our day perfect was the food. The food was delicious and people are STILL talking about the food and how great it was! If you or anyone you know are still in search of a wedding venue, I HIGHLY recommend The Lake House based off of my experience as a bride there. The staff was very friendly and did everything from setting up the reception and decorations to packing it all up at the end of the night, and even helping me with my shoes and train! Kelli was great in helping with every little detail and keeping me calm during the planning and on the day of. Paul and Kelli are amazing people and they helped our wedding become now the best day of my life! Thank you to Paul, Kelli, and The Lake House staff for everything you did for my husband and I!
Reviewed On 1/02/2019 by Karen S
No Stars: It may be a truly beautiful location; however, the beauty of someone's character as a person and as a business is much more important when providing your trust in creating the most magical wedding day! Please know through our intera...
ctions with this business (e.g., Kellie) we feel they are simply sales people and have little to no regard for MANY lives they displaced through their inability to complete the contracts as promised and remediate losses as they communicated as part of their prior experiences. Working with this business turned out to be the worst experience we have ever had as our wedding was cancelled nearly 2-3 weeks prior to the big day (still attempting to be dragged along that they "might" be able to open by the day before, yet they opened somewhere around 6-8 months later). We truly believe that if we had not gone out to visit the site and, we wouldn't have gotten notification of the "delay" until even closer to the wedding date. When we first met and learned about the history of the construction, we were promised that all parties were cared for and remediated for losses (not just refunded their deposit). When we tried to obtain our losses as they had previously promised when we interviewed with them initially and through communications, they denied us instantly and didn't even offer something as simple as postage and invitations that we all know can be quite costly and that they previously told us is how they went above and beyond to remediate with their other customers. I may expand and clarify this post with more details in the near future, but wanted to share the importance of character that is lacking. If you do choose this company, best wishes to you; but keep in mind what you hear is likely just for sale only. Happy Wedding Day Wherever you choose
Response from the Vendor on 05/08/2019
Yes, it is true 2017 was a difficult year for The Lake House due to construction delays beyond our control. During this time it was our mission to assist the people whose wedding plans were disrupted. All deposits were refunded quickly and we a...
rranged for alternative locations. In addition, we offered assistance with party and menu planning. While we sympathize with the disruption we strongly dispute the description of our character and integrity in this review. To our future guests, please read the reviews of people who have actually experienced our facility firsthand. We wish the reviewer much joy and happiness as she moves forward in her married life
Reviewed On 12/16/2018 by Chandler C
We cannot thank Kelli and The Lake House Staff enough for all of their work in making our wedding day so special! Our day was everything we could have dreamed it would be and more. Kelli was a pleasure to work with throughout the whole process....
While we were planning our wedding from out of state, Kelli was extremely accommodating, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Our two bridal attendants checked in with us throughout the day to make sure we had everything we needed. The venue is beautiful and was extremely cozy for our November wedding. The food was absolutely incredible. Our guests were extremely impressed with the selection variety. Some favorites included mini lobster rolls and mini reubens! Our bridal attendants brought out trays of hors d’oeuvres for us all to enjoy while we took pictures outside during cocktail hour. Dinners were delicious! Many of our guests said it was the best food that they’ve had at a wedding. At the end of the night, Kelli and her staff had all of our cars ready and packed with all of our decorations and flowers. They even handed out little treats for our guests to enjoy as they were leaving. Thank you Kelli for making our wedding day perfect and completely stress-free!
Reviewed On 12/03/2018 by Natalie S
THEE BEST DAY EVER!!! Truly I mean every word. If I could give The Lake House 10 stars I would! Kelli and all the Lake House Staff were beyond my expectations and made the entire wedding planning process stress free! We saw this venue throu...
gh all the stages beginning to end and never doubted their success. Kelli set everything up for the wedding perfectly. She addressed all our needs and made sure we had everything we wanted. I felt like we became family while we were working with them always positive and honest with us. The whole day was wonderful, even though it rained in the morning, she ensured I had the outdoor wedding I hoped for and had. There are bridal attendants that are constantly checking in making sure every need is met! The food is absolutely to die for and everyone raves about the food to this day! The cocktail hour was fantastic and we LOVED the rolling carts! The Italian Meats and Savory Cupcakes were both the biggest hits! Dinner was also wonderful and everyone left with happy bellies. The drinks/bartenders didn't disappoint our guests either. I can honestly say the day went so smooth you'd never know the venue opened 6 months before our big day. Everyone working for this venue is beyond thoughtful and some of the hardest working people I've met. They packed up every last decoration/flowers we had and loaded them in our vehicles. Everyone was such a pleasure to work with. If I can sum up my experience with The Lake House is great food, staff and management. You won't be disappointed booking here. I'm so sad to not see Kelli and the venue but hoping to be invited to a wedding here in the near future! All your guests will be complimenting the wedding you have at The Lake House. I truly believe it's a hidden gem! I hope to hold other lifetime events here in the near future. Thank you again to the staff at The Lake House for such a wonderful experience and truly the best day of our lives :)
Reviewed On 11/07/2018 by Lisa S
My sons wedding was here this past weekend. The Lake House was absolutely incredible! We had so many compliments on the food, service and the beautiful venue! Kelly was such a pleasure to work with throughout the entire planning process includi...
ng the rehearsal and the wedding day. She could not have been more accommodating or attentive. All night long she would check in with us to see if we needed anything. She is a true professional who helped make all our hopes and dreams come true for the special wedding we planned for so long!
Reviewed On 10/12/2018 by Meghan B
My experience at The Lake House was wonderful! We had booked back in Sept 2017, prior to it being open (which was a little nerve-wrecking!), but Kelli was very optimistic and made me worry a little less. Once it got closer to our wedding, it wa...
s so great working with Kelli to make sure our day was as perfect as we wanted it. Anything we asked for, Kelli made happen for us. Come wedding day- everything went completely flawless (or so it seemed to us as bride and groom, our families, and our guests)! The food was a hit! So many great options for hors d’oeuvres (mini lobster rolls and mini Reuben's!!) and the meal options were great as well. Every guest that had the steak has raved and raved about how good it was! I really could go on and on about how great of an experience we had. We thank Kelli and the Lake House staff for making our day the perfect dream we had always imagined!
Reviewed On 10/02/2018 by Dave N
We got married here in early September and overall the experience was great. We picked this venue for our wedding before it was completed and up and running. We were sold on it solely on the location of it being on the lake. We were concerned ...
along the way because our outdoor ceremony site never grew grass, however, we were able to find an alternative spot that ended up being beautiful. Pros: The venue and amenities are gorgeous, it has an intimate feeling, the food was delicious (we chose the filet, tuna and chicken as our entrees), the wait staff was very friendly and they were able to add an IPA to our drink menu :) The wedding day itself was a blast! Cons: occasionally they were unresponsive or slow to address questions and concerns that arose and my wife was frustrated when they called her several times on the wedding day to resolve minor issues that we both felt they could've handled on their own. We have no doubt that once they become more experienced and work out some kinks it will be a superb venue.
Reviewed On 9/27/2018 by Vicki G
Incredible! Kevin and I cannot thank Kelli, Paul and The Lake House staff enough for all of their hard work in making our day absolutely perfect! We didn't have to worry about a single thing; every detail was handled by The Lake House so if the...
re were any problems, we (the bride and groom) never heard or worried about it. The staff even cleaned up all of my decorations and loaded them into our cars so we wouldn't have to work. I know past reviews during the renovation phase are not great, and we were, admittedly, also really nervous when we decided to book this past January. We visited Paul and Kelli at the venue each time a payment was due to check on progress and to catch up--they are really great to talk to! Honestly, they help to put our minds at ease and reviews started coming in about the food (it really is AMAZING). Everyone I spoke to about my wedding raved about the food and staff, and obviously the gorgeous venue itself! The worst part about the wedding being over is that we won't see Paul and Kelli on a regular basis--I was serious when I said they're awesome to talk with. I highly recommend The Lake House, and I'm hoping to be invited to a wedding here just so we can experience this amazing venue again!
Reviewed On 9/17/2018 by Shannon C
My recent wedding at The Lake House went off without a hitch! Kelly, Paul, Rusty, and the rest of the staff members could not have been more accommodating and helped the day run smoothly, even going above and beyond by baking a special cake for...
my grandmothers 101 birthday, which we celebrated together at the wedding! The beautiful, rustic building with lake view and the menu was superb with many of our guests saying it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. Kelly and Paul worked closely with us throughout the entire planning process and they certainly delivered! A beautiful venue with an amazing lake view and gourmet food- there is no doubt in my mind that The Lake House is destined to become one of the premier wedding venues in CT. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect. Thank you so much Kelly and Paul for all of your help in making our wedding day stress-free and memorable!
Reviewed On 8/29/2018 by JoAnne H
Yes there were a lot of delays in opening this venue. Yes it was very stressful. But they are now open and in the end, we had a beautiful and wonderful experience at the Lake House (phew!). The food was incredible. So many compliments on the ...
appetizers especially. Passed appetizers (eight passed varieties along with a full cheese/veggie/cracker station), but there was always someone waiting to offer them to you! Great variety to choose from or create your own. We had three choices for dinner (filet, salmon, and chicken) and all were delicious. They customized the menu to be gluten free. They will make just about anything you want and have many, many choices for add-ons. The waitstaff is a bit inexperienced, but that will surely improve with each event. The setting is beautiful (covered outdoor patio overlooking the lake), the people are nice, and I expect this will be a premiere wedding spot for years to come!
Reviewed On 7/21/2018 by Jana K
Do not waste your money at this venue. Like so many others we had a HORRIBLE experience booking with The Lake House. We fell in love with the sketches and Kelli's words and quickly signed a contract for July 2018. We were told they would be don...
e in March 2017 and the first wedding would be in May. When my fiance and I arrived in May it was not even close to being done and they made no mention of the weddings being cancelled or postponed. We NEVER received any updates or were told there were delays in building. We based everything off of the one picture we were shown and when we arrived I pointed out to Kelli that already there were elements from the pictures missing on the actual building. She pretended she didn't notice and gave us a shrugged response of "oh I guess they changed their minds." This was not acceptable especially since we were again, not notified! When a month later no more progress had been made we realized we had to move on. The majority of our guests were coming from overseas and had started to book flights for our date and we couldn't risk them coming over for a wedding where the venue was not completed. When we asked for our money back (since we consider it breaking contract when you lie about timelines, aesthetics, and don't update your customers) they were incredibly rude. Kelli responded with more lies about how my parents had been over an hour late to their initial appointment (even though they have TIME STAMPED pictures on their phones from that appointment that clearly show they were on time), about how she had to go out of her way to accommodate my handicapped mother, and how if we continued to pursue getting our deposit back in other ways they would use legal force against us. It was by far the most HORRIFIC experience, especially when your wedding is supposed to be the happiest time of your life and they made the start stressful and miserable. Even though it is finally completed, I would not waste your time or money with these people. They lie and only care about money, not their customers. I wish I could give zero stars.
Response from the Vendor on 07/23/2018
With past unforeseen delays opening The Lake House, we are keenly aware some of our guests had a stressful experience. It is also an opportunity to be sure our future guests know these problems have all been rectified. The Lake House is now ope...
n and providing amazing food, top-notch service, a beautiful lakeside location and most important: happy guests. Please read the reviews of the people who have actually experienced our facility firsthand. We wish this reviewer much joy and happiness as she moves forward in her married life.
Reviewed On 7/16/2018 by Pooja P
Absolutely loved this venue. Kelli and Paul were amazing and worked with me every step of the way. The place is absolutely gorgeous and has such a professional and courteous staff. My reception went off without a hitch and we got some beautiful...
pictures with the lake background. Thank you for making my night truly memorable!
Reviewed On 7/12/2018 by Liz R
We just got married at The Lake House in April 2018. We chose this venue over a year before our wedding when the building was nothing but studs. I first fell in love with the menu because it was so unique compared to most wedding venues. We wer...
e also drawn to the lake on property. Throughout the planning process, there were some times that we were not totally confident that that building would be finished in time. We had meetings that were cancelled, and emails not always returned in a timely manner. We were hoping for an outdoor ceremony, but the landscaping was not finished for our wedding and the ground was too soft so that was not able to happen (the only reason I am not giving 5 stars). However, now that the building is finished and operational I have full confidence that TLH will continue to be a fantastic wedding venue. As far as the actual wedding day: We were the 3rd wedding at the venue, but you would have never known that. Kelly and Paul were extremely accommodating. We were able to switch out some of the beers to something that better suited our (and our guests') tastes. We had a few children attend the wedding and the chef was able to accommodate them as well. There were so many unique touches to the level of service at TLH. Guests were served wine/bellinis upon arrival, and during dinner each table had their own server. As our guests were leaving, they were also given coffee and chocolate covered pretzels (not something we had planned, but everyone loved!) Our guests are still raving about the food and overall level of service provided at our wedding. We are hoping that we get to attend a wedding at TLH so we can enjoy it from the other side!
Reviewed On 6/10/2018 by Sandi C
My son's wedding was here a few weeks ago. The facility is gorgeous! The decor was just perfect and everything was impeccably clean. Paul and Kelly were extremely helpful, especially in navigating my special dietary needs. The waitstaff was...
very attentive. I would have no hesitation in recommending this venue!
Reviewed On 6/10/2018 by Thomas C
Kelli was the first vendor I spoke with at the CT Bridal Expo in January 2018. Immediately, I was impressed with the layout of the venue (the blueprints were displayed), array of options, and beautiful scenic photos of the property. I went thro...
ugh the entire expo and decided to go back to speak with her again. Although my now husband wasn't there I knew he would love it just as much as I did. When I got home I couldn't stop talking about how much I wanted to go visit. Within the week we had an appointment to visit The Lake House. Needless to say we chose to host our wedding, on May 26, at TLH. Everything was supurb! From the wine in the bridal suites when we arrived, to the stunning outdoor ceremony, and of course the outstanding food (which was all the rave amongst guests). The owners of TLH made the entire process simple and enjoyable. Our wedding day was flawless. We couldn't have asked for anything more. We truly hope to attend future events there and highly recommend TLH.
Reviewed On 1/20/2018 by Brittany K
Like many other couples, my fiance and I have had a bad experience with this venue. My fiance and I fell in love with the Lake House and signed a contract to be married August of 2018. Kelli and Paul were very nice and did a great job painting...
a beautiful picture of what our wedding would look like. We signed our contract in April with the expectation that the facility would be open in June 2017. They had their first wedding booked for then. The facility was still not ready, and the new expectation was that the venue would be open in the fall. They said they had other weddings booked for then. Again, the venue was still not ready. I feel so bad for all the couples who had to move or cancel their weddings last minute! We contacted the Lake House concerned and visited October 29th. We were told that the Lake House had holiday parties booked in December and everything but the chairs and chandelier would be finished in three weeks. We scheduled a follow-up meeting for November 19th, only to receive a request to push the date back with the promise that things would be ready then. The new date was December 2nd. We visited the facility and a lot was still not done. I asked Kelli why there were no holiday parties and was told that they wanted to train their staff, completely ignoring the fact that the facility is still not ready. I have two photos of the women’s bathroom. One was taken October 29th and the other December 2nd--still not done, looked the same. We were forced to cancel our wedding with the Lake House and book with a new place that is fully functional. My fiance and I decided that we did not need the additional stress of whether our venue would be ready and being strung along. If they couldn't manage our expectations before our wedding, I can't imagine what they'd be like running our wedding. Abysmal customer service. Do not book with this venue! Unless they change owners, it is not worth the additional stress!
Response from the Vendor on 01/21/2018
The Lake House is fully operational. You may find photos of the completed facility at www.TheLakeHouseCatering.com The comment regarding the lack of customer service is based solely on the couple’s unreasonable demands to alter an already ...
executed agreement. The contract the couple signed is very specific to completion dates and alterations. The Lake House looks forward to creating lifelong memories one wedding at a time.
Reviewed On 11/16/2017 by Meghan J
So settle in beacuse this will be a long one. Our original date was scheduled for June of 2017. Promise after promise was made about being done in March, then May, then May again, then the beginning of June, then we may end up being the first...
wedding although there were at least 13 scheduled before ours. Construction "delays" and just out right lies ( we got about a month and a half away from June we realized there was no way it would be done. Somehow (yes fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me) we rebooked for the end of September. All the while gettingupdates that things were going to be happening or completed "next week". Well Mid July came and there was no "next week" and we cancelled. Luckily we were able to book another venue that was amazing and worked out much better than this place ever would have. It was a HORRIBLE experience. My advice would be to RUN in the other direction. Planning your wedding is supposed to be a fun and happy time. Heed the warnings people!
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2017
A photo of our brand new building may be viewed on our website TheLakeHouseCatering.com After experiencing construction delays that were both unanticipated and beyond our control, The Lake House returned all deposits in a timely manner. In ad...
dition, we offered our couples assistance with relocation and logistical planning. Many people took advantage of the support provided. The Lake House is proud to announce the opening of our doors in January 2018 and we look forward to creating positive memories one event at a time.
Reviewed On 11/10/2017 by Tanya P
Another year, another set of canceled weddings. I would like to think they genuinely cared, that things were beyond their control this time around. But it is so hard to believe. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. The Lake H...
ouse has some potential, but buyer beware. One day the venue may be good. The grand ballroom, the ceremony in front of the willow tree, the covered patio. It is all there, but all nowhere. For once again, none of it yet exists. We heard from multiple vendors that many unfortunate couples were strung along, each getting their own special excuse of how unforeseen events caused an unescapable issue. Did the Lake House not get tired of these lies? To book weddings two years in a row and come up empty to me shows a true failure to manage a business and an even worse failure to care about your clients. I can somewhat get over the many delays and headaches we went through trying to understand what was going on with the venue. But I can’t get over the “stories” we were told and the fabricated timeline. Too many items simply proved to be not true, forcing us to cancel our plans there less than 2 months in advance of our wedding day. God knows how long we would have been strung along until they actually canceled, for the venue was not ready when our big day came. I wish the Lake House the best of luck and for those choosing the venue, a great celebration. But keep in mind what we were sold to what was actually delivered. And keep in mind that we were far from the only ones they did this to. There need be no better proof than this.
Response from the Vendor on 12/01/2017
A photo of our brand new building may be viewed on our website TheLakeHouseCatering.com After experiencing construction delays that were both unanticipated and beyond our control, The Lake House returned all deposits in a timely manner. In ad...
dition, we offered our couples assistance with relocation and logistical planning. Many people took advantage of the support provided. The Lake House is proud to announce the opening of our doors in January 2018 and we look forward to creating positive memories one event at a time.
Reviewed On 7/25/2017 by Melinda N
The owner Paul was very rude when I contacted him about having my traditional Asian wedding here. He didn't think they were the right fit for us because they host high class events. He was very rude and disrespectful. Shame on them for bad bus...
iness!
Reviewed On 5/08/2017 by Suzanne G
We decided on this venue for a 2018 wedding after meeting with Kelli and touring the "bones" of the structure being built. She is extremely knowledgeable and has worked in the CT wedding industry for many years. I can already tell she will be...
easy to work with as the planning proceeds. The vision for the venue is amazing, and we look forward to following the progress as the construction is completed and the first event is held in the Summer 2017.
Reviewed On 4/06/2017 by Melissa S
I'm getting married April 2018. The Lake House and Kelli won us over. When we went to go see the Lake House it was just the foundation and the frame. It didn't matter to us, we saw the beauty in this venue. After speaking with Kelli, we knew th...
is was our spot. This is not like all of those wedding factory venues that are out there, we saw a lot of these, The Lake house and Kelli really care about making your wedding day special and perfect. I couldn't be happier with our decision. Don't go on all of these negative reviews. See it for yourself, you wont be disappointed.
Reviewed On 9/28/2016 by Lorinda R
My wedding was supposed to be in June 2016 when i contracted with them. There was no building and no construction in December 2015 when we finally decided the lies about It will be done couldn't be trusted and we found a different fabulous ve...
nue. No one called us to say, we are behind schedule. We found out when we were standing in an empty parking lot with our installment check in hand. Had we waited we would not have had a place for our June wedding. They hadnt even started work on our wedding date. It might be beautiful if it ever gets built but you can't trust them to do what they say. Wait until its built or you could be sorry.
Response from the Vendor on 10/02/2016
The Lake House Management unfortunately suffered a temporary setback due to structural complications during our renovation. Serious issues with the foundation were discovered leaving no choice but to do a complete rebuild of the facility. This ...
decision was based on safety and concern for our guests and associates. The Lake House will always place safety before profits. All deposits were returned and assistance with relocation and planning services was offered. Many couples took advantage of the support provided. The positive news, The Lake House will be completely brand new from foundation to its 14’ soaring ceilings and unsurpassed lake views. Opening its doors in March 2017, The Lake House looks forward to creating positive memories one event at a time. The progress of the building can be viewed on our website gallery at TheLakeHouseCatering.com
Reviewed On 6/20/2016 by Marlene F
What a disappointment!! I was so excited to book with the lake house based on the information we received and how beautiful the venue was going to be until our wedding was canceled. I booked with the Lake house in January for a wedding in Oct 2...
016. Our wedding was canceled because they hadn’t even started construction. They gave so many promises and assured my fiancé and I the venue would be ready on time. Within that time we received no updates or communication that there was a problem until we drove by the venue and saw nothing…no construction had been started! My fiancé contacted the General Manager and she told us it would be ready by the end of August but we were skeptical so my fiancé ask for updates the following week on construction which we did not get.... 3 weeks later my fiancé called again and we were finally told the lake house would not be ready for our October wedding. It also took the lake house nearly 1 MONTH to give us our deposit back. I would not recommend any bride to book with this venue until they are fully functioning...
Reviewed On 6/16/2016 by a member
I would like to share my experience with The Lake House and Kelli as my wedding also had to be cancelled. While I was disappointed, I felt the Lake House was upfront with me and my fiance . The general manager, Kelli went above and beyond h...
elping me find a new venue. My deposit was refunded promptly and she apologized. My father is in construction so I am aware that things like happen especially with a new building. I am sorry others felt the need to bash this venue, , but I really felt they did the best they could. Kelli returned all my calls and emails and I never had an issue with her contacting me. Kelli has great ideas and has given me some wonderful suggestions for my future wedding and she didn't have to do that. Kelli and The Lake House I feel were very professional in how they handled this unfortunate situation and I look forward to seeing what they have to offer in the future.
Reviewed On 6/15/2016 by Knottie1454947944
Where do I start! At SOME point this place may be the ideal destination they sell it as, but in life it is what you deliver and not promise that counts. They are AWFUL at delivering. We booked the venue in January and they were to break gr...
ound FEB 1. They took our $2000 with no issues and said not to worry they were experts and this would be done well before our date. I was VERY nervous about unexpected issues that can happen with a new building and pushed them to move the date to October JUST IN CASE. They allowed us to do this, but it didn't help. I asked Kelli for the critical dates of the build and she said that was a good question and she would get it from her contractor. She's the GM mind you overseeing this venue and she didn't have this on hand. Red flag but still went with it as my fiancee fell in love with the picture they were selling. I asked Kelli to keep me up to date and let me know if any issues as I need to find alternatives and the later this goes the more difficult. She said she would check in with me every 2 weeks. She never called or emailed me as to progress. 4 weeks later I drive by and see NO progress (this is now March) and she hasn't called me? I then call her and asked for progress and she said if we want our money back she will refund it. It was so rude to do this in this fashion when all I want to know is if they will deliver and what they are doing to accomplish the goal they promised. She said they just got a permit and would be starting next week. 2 weeks later I call and she then tells me another permit issue and now they might not be complete. I asked WHEN she was going to proactively tell me this. Why I am having to drive by their building and follow up with her on this? I ask her to refund me the deposit. I have relatives flying over seas who have bought their flight so I then have to rush and find an alternative venue on the same date. Very stressful to say the least. 2 weeks go by and I call to find out where my check. She then tells me it is being "processed". You are a one man shop...how do you not cut the check you owe me the minute you cannot deliver. I come to find out they have been at bridal shows since 2014 selling this venue! How the hell do you sell a venue you don't even have permits to start construction. We are spending over 30K on 5 hours so you not delivering is a HUGE deal. At some point they may get their permits and act together, but wait for them to finish the building and have a few positive reviews before even thinking of using them. As I told the owner all you have now are promises and a picture of a building. Nobody starts a business saying they are going to be mediocre, but at this point mediocre would an achievement.
Reviewed On 3/26/2016 by Samantha R
Kelli never showed up to our appointment today. That wasn't the worst part. There is no building, it is complete rubble and there is no sign of any construction being done. I don't see this venue being available in 2016 or 2017 for that matt...
er. Looks like they ran out of money. Please don't waste your time like we did.
Reviewed On 4/14/2015 by Patricia G
Have to say as a first stop on my search for a dream event I was so happy to come across this venue. To find a facility like this in our own backyard is amazing. To hear that the caterer will do all the work on our special day even as small as ...
taking the lead in asking our friends and family what they want to eat when they sit for dinner. The service sounds second only to their creative menu. The grounds and lake are breathtaking. Keith and I are so excited to get married here.

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