Water's Edge Resort and Spa

Water’s Edge was EXTREMELY stressful to work with. We booked our wedding back in August 2020 and got married June 2022. Within those two years, we went through a total of THREE Wedding Managers. The first Wedding Manager we had, we requested to change from as she was not very responsive. The second Wedding Manager that we had was great. I had sent an email to her in October 2021 requesting additional information regarding the room blocks, only to receive a response from a new Wedding Manager letting us know that our previous Wedding Manager was no longer at Water’s Edge. I’m not sure why an email regarding this wouldn’t go out to all of the couples who were working with her. The final Wedding Manager that we were assigned was terrible. Water’s Edge had only contacted us once during the whole wedding planning process, and that was to ask us to schedule our tasting. This email went out in October 2021 from one of their Wedding Assistants. We responded to their email and confirmed our tasting for February 2022. In November, our Wedding Manager emails us asking why we’re going to a tasting in February if we already attended one. We had never been to a tasting yet for our wedding. They’re only held in January & February, so we were being accused of already attending one when that was not the case. I had reached out to my Wedding Manager in March 2022 to request additional rooms for our room block (they only start you out with 10). I was told that they didn’t have any more rooms to give. I responded asking if there were any other events going on that night. The response that I received was, “The hotel itself is just very busy that day”. Turns out there was ANOTHER WEDDING on the same day as us, and not a single person communicated this to us until 3 weeks before our wedding. Our ceremonies were back-to-back in the same location, and their cocktail hour took place right before ours in the same location. I ended up booking a day-of coordinator because I did not have any trust that Water’s Edge would make sure that our wedding day would run smoothly. I had a site visit with my coordinator & my wedding manager a few weeks before the wedding. My Wedding Manager asked me what ballroom I was in during our site visit, because she couldn’t find it written anywhere in my contract. Three weeks before my wedding and you’re confirming what ballroom I’m in?! This had me so nervous that they accidentally booked two events in the same ballroom. Luckily we were down for the correct ballroom. Leading up to our wedding day, the seating chart and final invoice were wrong and I had to request them to be fixed multiple times despite already providing our final information. The final invoice was calculating the service charge at a higher rate than what it was supposed to be. When I pointed this out, the response I received was that there was a glitch in their system… Had I not caught this, they would’ve overcharged us. The day of, I only saw my Wedding Manager a total of two times. Once was right before I was about to walk outside for my ceremony, and the second time was right before my husband and I were about to be introduced into the ballroom. I found this extremely unprofessional and disrespectful. The grounds of this venue are beautiful and well taken care of, and the banquet staff is great, but the entire wedding team is new within the last year or so and does not seem to have a good handle on things.

My wife and I married at WE on 7/15/22. The day of the wedding was seamless, and the wedding was beautiful. That being said, there is much more to wedding planning than simply the day of being perfect.. The planning leading up to the wedding was extremely stressful and upsetting. We went through three separate wedding managers in the one year that we had had the venue booked, and each time we were only made aware of these changes when I had called to follow up on something. There was minimal communication between staff, and lousy communication to my wife and I. We also went through two menu changes during the process, which was one of our selling points when we chose WE, so we were very disappointed to see some of our planned dishes missing; WE did rectify this, allowing us to use some of the previously listed menu options anyways. Our wife and I also chose fake flowers for the ceremony and did not have a florist, so when asking for assistance setting up the flowers for the ceremony and reception sites, we were told that "we might want to consider hiring a florist because we aren't florists and we probably won't do it right" by our WEDDING MANAGER. And this was only about one month before the wedding!! We also had been told by one of our three wedding managers that we could opt out of the vegetarian option and to choose four meat/fish options as to not "waste" a meal that only three people would eat, and in the same phone call about the flowers we were told by our new wedding manager (who had clearly had no notes from the previous wedding managers) that we were probably going to have to choose an entirely different menu for both the reception and the rehearsal dinner and ask all of our 125 guests to choose a new meal!! Absolutely outrageous and panic inducing and NOT the type of support or professionalism we needed for wedding planning. These issues were also rectified, but why induce this type of stress on brides, and so close to our wedding day?? Then, the icing on the cake, four days before the wedding, we were told that we should move our ceremony location, and were originally told that they "didn't want us to feel RUSHED (like what?????) but that there was an event directly after ours that would interfere with our WEDDING CEREMONY." Then, we were told that the "event" was actually the timeshare owners who would be checking in at 5pm on the day of our wedding, and we were appalled that there was no communication of this prior to THE WEEK before our wedding, instigating extreme anxiety and frustration in an already overwhelming point in the process. The gazebo location where we wanted to get married was apparently right next to the timeshares, but that was the reason why we chose to marry here... WE did rectify this, but what an unbelievably hard time we had trying to convince the staff how obscene and rude and awful this was to ask of their brides only days before our wedding. Overall, not a place I would recommend if you're looking for a peaceful, supportive group to help you plan your special day. Again, the staff really pulled together for the day of, but the way they handled the process was unprofessional, unsettling, and confidence-crushing.

We have just returned from an amazing weekend at the Water’s Edge Resort. Our daughter was married on the grounds there Friday night. Our wedding coordinator, Kara was very professional and did an outstanding job. Each of the staff members gave 100% at the rehearsal and the wedding. It was a magical fairytale wedding and everything my daughter dreamed of. The food was delicious and the staff members did a phenomenal job. Shout out to Melody and Hailey who made sure that every detail was perfect. I loved them! We were fortunate to be the recipients of their undivided attention and excellent care the entire time. I would highly recommend Water’s Edge for your wedding

We had our reception at waters edge and it was absolutely perfect! Nancy was the best and made sure all requests were met! It truly was the best day and weekend

We held our wedding at Water's Edge in July 2021 and couldn't be happier with our decision. Water's Edge exceeded all of our expectations in every way, and I strongly recommend it as a wedding venue for any couples looking for a beautiful venue with impeccable service. From the beginning, working with our wedding coordinator Shelby Eriksson made the entire wedding planning process absolutely stress-free. There was no request that she couldn't handle, and she was always available to answer any and all questions. The venue itself was the perfect size for our 130-person wedding. Every detail was exactly as we had envisioned (food, cake, drinks, tables, etc.), and you simply cannot beat the breathtaking views of the water. Thank you so much to Shelby and everyone at Water's Edge for the perfect wedding weekend!

What an incredible place. From the staff, the views, the food—it is absolutely perfect. I decided in March to have a “Covid” wedding in April. I gave them 3 weeks to pull my wedding off, which I’m sure drove them crazy. But let me tell you—Shelby & her team not only made me feel like I wasn’t a pain in the you-know-what, but they made me feel like the most important person in the world. They are SO accommodating and helpful. They made my day perfect. I’d give them 100 stars if I could. Oh, and the servers/staff we had during the reception—sweetest people in the world. Even brought my very pregnant sister-in-law ice for her kankles when they noticed she could barely walk. Do yourself a favor and book this place!!

Because of COVID (and my fiancé and I just not wanting to wait), we took our chances and booked a small wedding at Water's Edge with the date just 5 weeks from the day we booked! Most people would think we are crazy, but honestly, it ended up perfect! Nancy at Water's Edge was extremely helpful the entire time. We had a beautiful, 70-degree November day and our 25 person wedding was incredible. I highly, highly recommend them!

Due to COVID we moved our big wedding celebration at another venue to 2021 but we still wanted to get married this year with our immediate family. While I was away for work, my now husband was searching for a venue for us and he came across waters edge. He and I worked with Nancy to plan our small wedding in less than a month. Nancy was great to work with and easy to get ahold of. She answered all our questions and was so accommodating. We got married on the lawn by the water which was stunning and had a reception under the tent. The food was great and the wait staff made sure I was never without champagne in my glass. We were also able to hang out after our reception ended. The hotel rooms are expensive and so are the restaurants but it’s convenient to be right on site. I highly recommend Nancy and her team for a wedding.

Our daughter’s wedding was a wonderful and memorable event. Ariana, Emma, and Shelby did a fantastic job making sure that every detail was handled effortlessly without my wife and I having to follow up. We appreciated that Waters Edge invested in a tent in order to make sure weddings could take place while meeting the Connecticut Covid19 guidelines. The setting with the water in the background was beautiful. In addition, the rest of the Waters Edge staff did a fantastic job. The service team made sure our guests were taken care of. The food was outstanding. The accommodations were top notch. Our wedding planner, Ariana did a great job. She was professional and communicated with us on a timely basis starting with when we booked our daughter’s wedding back in May 2019. We never dreamed that there would be a pandemic when we booked the event. Ariana did such a good job keeping us informed of changes as they were happening in Connecticut. She was quick to respond to our questions as we considered alternative dates when it appeared that our original June date would not happen. When the decision was made to move the date to September 5th, Ariana followed up with us on every aspect of the wedding. She kept us on track and reassured not only us, but Nicole and Dan, that they would have a special day. Ariana, Emma, and Shelby did an outstanding job working with all of our vendors. Our vendors have nothing but positive comments about working with the Waters Edge team. Nicole and Dan told us that it was the best day of their lives. We are very appreciative that we were able to give our daughter the wedding that was darn close to the wedding we originally planned. There are not many couples who can say that this year. The entire staff made this a weekend that we will never forget.

We had our wedding at Water’s Edge in June 22nd. We were already familiar with the location as we visited several times before for the amazing Sunday brunch. From the first meeting with the wedding planner Nancy, to the day of the event the entire experience could not possibly have been any better. Every detail was perfect! The staff were kind and attentive. The food was delicious. The attendant assigned to the wedding party went above and beyond. We rented a ocean view villa for an after party. and the room was beautiful. Overall, we would highly recommend Water’s Edge.

My wedding at Water’s Edge was absolutely perfect. The staff went above and beyond my expectations. They made sure that my husband and I were well taken care of! I worked with Kate Layman, and she made sure our day went smoothly. She was also made me feel SO calm on rehearsal day when I was a nervous wreck. Water’s Edge is a gorgeous venue for a wedding and I highly recommend it!

My husband and I got married at Water's Edge this past summer. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, from the initial meeting with Kate right through the reception. Kate and her team were extremely professional and had a firm handle on every detail of the day. The entire event was extremely well coordinated allowing my husband and I to truly enjoy the day along with our family and friends. We would highly recommend Water's Edge as a wedding venue.

We got married at Water's Edge in July 2018 and everything was fantastic! Kate, our wedding coordinator was fabulous throughout the whole wedding planning process. Kate was responsive to all of our emails and questions, she was able to provide clear answers and great suggestions. She worked with us to make our day exactly what we wanted. The day of the wedding, not only was Kate attentive, but so was the rest of the Water's Edge staff. I can't express enough how helpful, kind, and professional the whole staff was! They truly worked together as a team to make our wedding go off seamlessly! We have received rave reviews from our guests about the venue and the staff, we can't thank everyone enough for making our dream wedding possible!

Kate Layman the wedding coordinator & the team at the Water’s Edge in Westbrook CT really made an impression on us, they were GREAT. Their genuine excitement in our ideas & concept truly made us feel they really wanted to be part of our special day and so we selected Waters Edge in Westbrook CT as our wedding location. We visited the property on several occasions prior to the wedding and had the pleasure of meeting the various staff members and Peter the general manager who made it a point to express their excitement for our upcoming wedding. If the location wasn’t enough of a reason to have our wedding at the Water’s Edge, Kate, the staff, and the management all got personally involved in our planning and the weekend of the wedding to ensure everything was spectacular, we are an LGBT couple and the staff made sure we knew how much they appreciated our selecting their location to have our wedding. We decided to make the event a full weekend, a Fire pit on the beach Friday night, Wedding & Reception Saturday evening for 120 guests, followed by brunch Sunday morning for 75 guests. The attention to detail… Kate & Peter went out of their way to meet almost every request (including flying the pride flag for our ceremony), Our guests have used; special, classiest and amazing to describe the weekend the best wedding they ever attended, and a year later they’re still talking about it, truly a spectacular place and staff. We can only say THANK YOU!! for making us feel special, for supporting our vision, and for putting up with & executing our requests, but most of all for your contribution to making our guests feel special on a truly amazing day. We cannot express enough the lasting memories that Waters Edge contributed too and made our wedding very special.

We got married and Waters edge this past weekend and it could not of been more perfect! The weather was HOT, but the water station and shaded cocktail hour gave a beautiful background while keeping our guests cool. Kate Layman our wedding planner was AMAZING! She answered all of our questions and concerns, was there to tell us where to go and what to do, calmed our nerves and was so helpful throughout the night. The staff was amazing and our personal server for the evening was sweet and made sure we always had a drink in hand! I couldn’t recommend Waters Edge more for your wedding! Plus having a resort to stay at and hang by the pool the next day made it feel like a destination wedding even though it was only 20 minutes from home! All and all a wonderful experience and I couldn’t thank Kate and Waters edge staff more!

We had an amazing wedding at Water's Edge Resort and Spa! We fell in love with it right away, even in a Nor'Easter in March! It was the only place we visited. The packages were so easy to understand- Silver or gold and include all the drinks, food, apps, wedding cake, and more! Kate Lyman, our on site wedding coordinator, made this whole process simple. We were certainly overwhelemd but she put our minds at ease. We are an LGBT couple and everyone welcomed us and our friends warmly. The rooms are spacious and lavish. The food is excellent! Everyone had the best time. The cherry on top is that they give you a gift certificate for a couple's massage and dinner for your 1 year anniversary! Thank you Water's Edge- we can't wait to go visit again soon!

My husband and I got married at Water's Edge June 2018 and we absolutely loved it. We knew from the moment we stepped on to the property a year ago that this was the venue we wanted and prayed there were dates available. Luckily we found a date that worked for us. The venue is beautiful from the villas we stayed in and got ready in the morning of, to the patio where cocktail hour was, to the ballroom where our reception was. Everything ran smoothly the day and night of and Nancy was present and helpful throughout the day and everything went smoothly.

Water's Edge is an absolutely gorgeous wedding venue and we couldn't have been happier with our decision to get married there. My husband and I just got married 06/02/18 and had the best experience from beginning to end. The wedding planner Kate was phenomenal since the day we met her. She was extremely attentive, responsive, and organized. The staff at Water's Edge was kind and extremely attentive to all the guests' needs. Although cocktail hour had to be inside due to the weather, the food was wonderful. Many of our guests stayed overnight at the resort and raved about the breathtaking view of the venue. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and look forward to coming back in the future.

Had my bridal shower here. It was beautiful, food was great, and setting it up was easy. I was very happy.

We had our wedding at Water's Edge on 10/7/2017. We worked with Nancy as our wedding coordinator. By far this was the greatest decision we made. Water's Edge is a beautiful venue and they coordinator everything to run flawlessly for our special day. Everything was set up perfectly, the food was amazing and Nancy went above and beyond to make our wedding amazing. Thank you so much for an absolutely beautiful wedding day!

I honestly don't even know where to start! From beginning to end, everything went so smoothly and so perfect! We worked with Kate from the first time my family toured the venue and all the way through till the very end. Kate was absolutely amazing and I don't think things would have gone so smooth if it wasn't for her coordination leading up to our big day. My husband and I were planning our wedding long distance with my family still being in Connecticut. Kate always responded to my emails in a timely manner and made time for me whenever I did come back into town. The day of the wedding, things could not have gone better. Every single person that was a part of our day from the Water's Edge did an amazing job. I never was worried about anything and anything I needed handled was dealt with immediately. And honestly, there really wasn't anything I needed because it all went so well! This place is a true example of you get what you pay for. We got exceptional service from start to finish and we couldn't be happier. The food was amazing, the people were amazing and the venue is stunning. We also held our rehearsal dinner and morning after breakfast at the Water's Edge and all of it was perfectly coordinated and organized and I can't really take much credit! Kate and her team handled everything. I did not have a wedding coordinator and with Kate, I felt like I didn't need one! My guests are still raving about how amazing everything was and we couldn't be more thrilled to have had our wedding at the Water's Edge. So worth it!!!

My husband and I Renewed Our Vows at Water's Edge for our 10th wedding anniversary. We had our Vow Renewal on October 8, 2017. We didn't have a wedding when we got married we eloped so this was kind of our wedding. We had an amazing time. We opted for the Sunday Brunch which was absolutely amazing. There was so much food to choose from. Also our youngest daughter has severe food allergies and the chef was made aware and they were able to accommodate her and make sure there was no cross contamination or any of the foods she was allergic to in her food. Kate was amazing!!!! She helped so much with everything. I was sick the morning of our renewal and she kept checking on me and making sure I was ok getting me anything I needed. My nerves definitely got the best of me while trying to plan everything. Kate was very calm and reassuring during the whole process. She was able to calm my nerves. It rained the morning of our ceremony. It hasn't rained much in weeks and of course it rained. I heard it was good luck to rain on your wedding day but I don't know about your vow renewal. I wish there were tents or something so that we could have still had our ceremony outside. The stayed at the resort for 2 days the day before our ceremony and the day of. The staff in every part of the resort are so amazing and very helpful. Next to the birth of our daughters this was by far one of the best days of my life.

My husband and I were recently married at Water's Edge this past September. We had heard about Water's Edge from my mother-in-law and finally went there for my birthday dinner in December 2015. We were very impressed with the grounds, the food and the service. We came back the following week to meet with a wedding coordinator and we booked very soon after. Even in the winter, the scenery is absolutely gorgeous. We began working with one wedding coordinator but were assigned to another a couple months into the planning process, which was nerve-wracking at first but ended up working out for the best. We first met with Kate Layman over a year out from our wedding (we had a 2-year engagement) and she immediately eased our concerns about the switch. Kate was absolutely wonderful from start to finish and I cannot say enough good things about her. She was absolutely instrumental in the planning process and helped guide us through everything. Kate met with us on several occasions prior to the wedding, responded to our calls and e-mails in a timely manner, and followed up with us if we were forgetting or falling behind on something. She was able to refer us to vendors when needed. Kate was friendly and easy to relate to, but always professional. She walked through our rehearsal with us and was there for the majority of our wedding day, which really put us at ease. I'm sure everyone says this, but our wedding was absolutely the best day ever. We had the most beautiful day, our guests enjoyed the amenities on site and we were married outside at sunset, which made for the most stunning pictures (Water's Edge staff even took some pictures for us which were among the first we got to see!) and we had the best time dancing and celebrating that night. Kate was in constant contact, along with our attendant Elton, who was also wonderful. I've been told many times that it's inevitable you go hungry on your wedding day since you are so busy, but this was absolutely not the case for us. Elton made sure we were well-fed and that we had drinks throughout the evening, serving us from cocktail hour (when we were aside taking photos) until the end of the night when we arrived back to our room to find cake and champagne! We were so well-fed that we were actually full come dinner time, at which point Elton even offered to wrap up our food! We received so many compliments on our wedding, from the beautiful scenery, to the food (even from the pickiest of relatives) and even had friends tell us they were considering also having their wedding there! We were very impressed with Water's Edge and their wonderful staff, especially Kate and Elton. I would highly recommend them to anyone and everyone in the future. Thank you all so much for making our wedding day the absolute best!

We celebrated our wedding at Water's Edge this past summer. From the very beginning of the process, we appreciated the personal and focused one-on-one attention from the planning team. While planning the wedding from out of state, we managed to stay connected with the planning team (Kate, et al.) without issues and arranged for every detail for our perfect day. As the wedding day approached, we relied on the Water's Edge to finalize the details, planning and choreography of the big day which all ended up being seamless. From the perfectly manicured grounds to the attentive service staff, our black-tie wedding was simply from a fairy tale. The Royal Ballroom was the most opulent and elegant of venues and the cocktail hour outside was the perfect coastal New England backdrop for our most special occasion. All of the details from the garnishes on the gourmet courses to the seamless cocktail hour on the patio were just flawless... our day was picture perfect and the memories from Water's Edge will last a life-time. For any formal event, from the most special to the unforgettable, this coastal oasis is New England's dream venue. Now hopefully we can make it back soon for brunch!!! ;) - Mike & Alexandra

Beautiful venue with fantastic staff. Everyone had a great time.

My husband and I keep receiving compliments on our wedding. We have heard from multiple relatives that it was "the best" wedding they ever attended. We were married almost a month ago, on labor day, a very busy wedding weekend but we didn't even notice the other weddings that were going on there. Kate and Susan did an amazing job taking care of us even though they had other parties to take care of as well. Kate was so flexible and responsive, going with the flow when I had guests changing the RSVP's and food choices. She made sure everything we talked about was accomplished, and we were impressed by the rest of the staff as well. In particular, Edmund went above and beyond waiting on me that night, opening doors, elevators, getting drinks... when my husband and I returned to our suite after the bar closed he even set up champagne and chocolate covered strawberries to surprise us with along with extra cake! We are so happy we made the choice to trust Water's Edge with our special day. I could go on but I think I made the point! One more thing - we had a traditional Greek wedding ceremony outside at the gazebo! Totally unheard of in our community, but our priest and the Water's Edge made it happen. I'd recommend this venue to anybody with high standards and a good budget, you get what you pay for and it is priced fairly.

I have witnessed over 100, possibly 200 weddings at Water's Edge, but I must say my wedding on May 28, 2017 was by far the best...and it could not have been possible without the staff of Water's Edge. As a timeshare owner at the resort I have seen countless weddings and I had pictured and planned my wedding for decades. So any wedding coordinator willing to take on my decades of planning and meticulous details is an angel. Kate was amazing! She answered every annoying email, question, and even helped worked out a new plan when an additional 50 guests rsvped no. The day of staff were just spectacular. Just like promised, I did not lift a finger from the moment my husband and I arrived at the resort. Kate's team made every dream possible, from carefully constructed centerpieces to filling a candy bar throughout the night. My entire bridal party (all 23 members including dates) were waited on hand and foot at the head table, no need to even walk to the bar, let alone ask for a refill on the bread basket. We were truly treated like kings and queens. Not to mention the delicious food! I knew at our tasting that the new chef was passionate and would create something beyond the typical wedding food and he surpassed my wildest dreams! My guests are still talking about the food stations at cocktail hour and the four courses at dinner, needless to say no one went hungry! Every crazy idea I had about my wedding was made possible by Water's Edge. Thank you for making my dreams come true!

Less than a month ago my husband and I hosted our wedding weekend at Water's Edge. Our wedding coordinator, Kate L, was incredible. Her attention to detail and timely correspondence made the planning process seamless. She helped us to organize our rehearsal dinner, wedding reception and brunch at Water's Edge and each event was flawless. The head chef, Aaron was so accommodating and kind. He even took the time out of his busy schedule to introduce himself to us at our tasting months before our wedding. The pasty chef went out of his way during the reception to fix the cake flowers that had been accidentally rearranged by another vendor. The bridal attendant could not have been more attentive and even brought us champagne while we were still taking pictures with the photographer at the shoreline during cocktail hour. All and all, Kate L and the Water's Edge team exceeded our wedding day expectations and we could not be more grateful for the superb experience their venue provided for us and our family/friends. Hindsight is truly 20/20 and although there are some details I would change about our day, (ie: transportation, weather) there is nothing I would change about our venue. If you are looking for a personal experience and to truly feel like the only bride your wedding coordinator is working with, then I'd highly recommend Water's Edge.

Thank you, Kate and Water's Edge for making my wedding the day the best day of my life and exactly what I wanted. We did things a little differently with everything being outside and Kate was so open to working with us and supportive through out the entire process. We had a lobster bake for our dinner and ended the night at the beach bar dancing and enjoying the bonfire. We appreciate the follow up and communication from Kate through out the 8 months of planning and could not be happier with the way everything turned out. Thank you!

My wedding was held this pass weekend at Water's Edge, and it was an absolutely phenomenal day. Our wedding coordinator, Nancy Steele, from the first visit forward, was an amazing resource and did an absolutely wonderful job on our wedding. Every detail was on point. The whole staff at Water's Edge was outstanding, the service was fantastic from the valets, to the kitchen staff, waiters/waitresses. We felt like we had royal treatment the whole time that we were there. We received many compliments on the venue and the food. I would highly recommend Water's Edge for your wedding!

The 5 stars says it better than I can. My son and his wife were married on May 27th 2017 . The entire hotel staff deserves the highest praise, from the gentleman at the front door who magically appeared to open that door for me every single time I entered the lobby, to the housekeeping staff who we drove crazy (disastrous mess after hair/make-up were finished) and a VERY late check out the day of our departure, to the front desk staff who never looked frazzled and were always accommodating , to the wait staff who were incredibly professional yet personable, and not to be forgotten, Kate, Susan and Dave who along with the flexibility of Aaron, the chef, made it all possible. When a bride and groom have a great time at their own wedding, that is a testament to the wedding event team who never hovered, but, paid attention to every detail and made sure that all was taken care of. Thank you so much to Kate (who became my best friend through this planning process) , Susan and Dave who were all so efficient and genuinely kind and generous with their enthusiasm. It was a great weekend ! Thank you for helping all of us make new and wonderful memories !

Water's Edge Resort and Spa is a magical place to have your wedding! The staff is extremely professional and attentive to all of your needs. Kate and Keith are outstanding to work with. The food is amazing and the water views and rooms are breathtaking. We just had our wedding there and people are still talking about it. It was a world class event. If you are looking for a spectacular place to have a destination wedding theme right on the ocean Water's Edge is your venue. Simply amazing and they have everything you need right there! It doesn't get any better than that!!!

My husband and I got married on November 12, 2016 at the beautiful Water's Edge Resort. Our wedding day exceeded our expectations and the staff was more than accommodating. Throughout the wedding planning process, Kate, our wedding coordinator was so responsive and attentive to any questions or needs we had. On our wedding day, our personal server, Ruby, went above and beyond for us and was always there. We loved every minute celebrating our wedding at Water's Edge because of the venue, quality of service and the staff. We would recommend Water's Edge for celebrating any of life's greatest moments.

We had he lovely wedding at this resort in the beginning of October and despite it being a cloudy, cold, rainy day, the wedding was great and our guests had a great time! We also hosted a rehearsal dinner and morning after brunch in addition to the wedding so we spent a lot of time with Kate, Keith and Aaron planning the events. The wait staff for all three events were fabulous, Sandra ran things perfectly, and Steven was a rock star attending to our every need. Sandra and Steve truly went far and above the call of duty for us the whole weekend. Our wedding coordinator had to take sick leave in the middle of our planning process, so Kate helped get us back on track. Keith also helped smooth the transition and saved the day by finding my son’s backpack, forgotten in the room, with all his homework in it. We were about to depart for our honeymoon and had no time to go back for it so Keith dropped it off to our son that evening!

Our wedding was October 1st at the Water's Edge and it was absolutely perfect! Nancy was amazing to work with and was eager to answer all our questions. Even when I called her freaking out 3 days before the wedding about the rain forecast, she calmed me down and told me it's not for me to worry about. Everything was excellent including the food, drinks, view, and the service. We are still getting compliments and notes from our guests telling us that it was the best wedding they've ever been too!

My wife and I were married most recently at Water's Edge Resort and Spa. We had previously visited and spent a weekend there last summer. At that time we were very impressed with everything about the place. As soon as you enter the location, the beautifully manicured grounds, the flowers, AND as soon as you walk in to check in the first thing you see is a spectacular view of the ocean! In addition, the hotel staff as well as all the workers greet you with a smile, they are courteous and always aim to please. I like to think of Waters Edge as an adult playground - a great place to relax, enjoy the beach, excellent food and atmosphere. Really, although there are many cute little shops and entertainment within reach, you really don't have to leave the hotel if you don't want to! It was at that moment, that we knew we found our wedding reception place! From the initial planning, to response time, to being courteous and patient, Kate Layman was always there for us. Her calm demeanor and helpful suggestions were well appreciated in what can be a hectic time. In addition, the staff the day of the wedding were very attentive, professional. Ruby was particularly helpful to my wife and I with whatever we needed. Lastly, although it did rain the day of the wedding, the grounds at Waters Edge (with some of the gazeebos etc.) still afford the chance to take some great photos and should not be overlooked should it rain on your wedding day as well. Overall, a great time, a fun and most beautiful place. We can't wait to go back!

We had a September wedding at Water'sEdge and we were very happy with the service we received. We had a lot of special requests that the venue was able to accommodate and we had a beautiful event that we will always treasure

We are so happy to have had our wedding at waters edge! Kate is the best, responsive, attention to detail, thinking of all the things I never would have! And Steve did an amazing job day of taking care of us and our parents with food and drinks! So great! I liked that whoever is with you from the planning stage actually comes to your wedding until about 8 or 9 pm to make sure everything is going as planned. Our only very minor drawbacks were the cost of the hotel for guests ($300+ per night in late October, although no minimum stay helps), and we had rain so cocktail hour was in the Royal Foyer and it was very crowded for guests (but not much you can do about that). Overall it was a great experience for local and out of town folks and I'm so glad Waters Edge could accommodate us- thank you!

My husband and I were engaged in July of 2014 and we were planning on getting married in the summer of 2016, so we had a lot of time to plan and research venues, and boy did we! We were looking for a great place near the water that would be convenient for our out of state guests (which would be more than half of our guests since my husband's is all out of state). I remember initially telling Alex (my husband) that Water's Edge would be perfect but we were both very concerned with the pricing and figured it was too much outside of what we were willing to spend. However, after visiting 8 venues (including Water's Edge), and researching countless others, we found that Water's Edge was fairly priced and a lot lower than some others along the CT shoreline! I do have to admit that initially I was torn, but after questioning the staff relentlessly, we both agreed that Water's Edge was going to be our wedding venue! Although over the course of the 2 year period, from when we selected our venue to when we got married, we had about 5 different event coordinators with the venue. Some had to leave for various reasons, but in the end we ended up with Kate who made sure we had everything needed for our day to be perfect. Everything turned out amazing. The staff was extremely helpful, the venue was gorgeous, the food was delicious, and the view was perfect. Everyone we've talked to since our July 23, 2016 wedding said it was the best wedding they had been to. I've heard concerns about getting married at a venue that's also a resort, for example, "there's going to be people in bikinis in your wedding pictures!". But, to be honest, if you get the right photographer, they can angle the picture correctly or crop them out afterwards. Also, the staff at Water's Edge was extremely helpful making sure nothing was in the way. I also heard, "but there are live bands, are they going to be playing during your wedding?". No. The staff would never let that happen. And the plus side on this for a summer weekend wedding is, with the live band playing (if you're having your cocktail hour outside) you don't need your DJ to set up during cocktail hour, which worked out nicely for us. Overall, everything was amazing and definitely a day (and night!) to remember thanks to Water's Edge!

I did a sunrise wedding at the Watersedge and it had never been done there before. I loved the idea of a new beginning and it was such a beautiful ceremony overlooking the beach at 7am! I choose the venue for the absolute beautiful beach view and the resort is absolutely gorgeous! Kate was there to talk me thru everything and I felt she really made the effort to make me feel sane even though I was so nervous! I loved how everything came out. I felt that Carol & Kate went above and beyond the day of my wedding to make sure everything was amazing and it really was. I'm so blessed to have had my wedding there and plan to spend many anniversaries there as well.

The wedding I attended at Water's Edge truly was 5 stars worthy. Food was great service was great I highly recommend it! I plan on bringing my fiancé here to take a tour with one of the Wedding Sales Managers. It's a beautiful place with friendly people!

My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Water's Edge Resort & Spa on September 10, 2016, and we couldn't be happier with the way everything turned out. There were some hiccups in the beginning of the planning process--we had three wedding coordinators in the course of a few weeks right after we booked our wedding, and we were also seeing a lot of negative reviews of the hotel on TripAdvisor--but once we started working with our wedding coordinator Nancy Steele our nerves were put completely at ease! Nancy was very attentive, always making sure our questions were answered and that all of our i's were dotted and t's crossed. She even took us to lunch a few weeks before the wedding so that we could go over any last minute questions we had. She was completely thorough, taking careful note of all of the food additions we made (and we made a lot!), and our wedding day turned out more perfect that we could have ever imagined. She even stayed for most of the wedding reception to make sure everything went smoothly. The rest of the Water's Edge staff did an amazing job as well, from the Catering Manager to Steve, one of the servers who was so attentive to everyone's food and beverage needs throughout the entire reception--my husband and I were never without a drink in our hands! They also did a great job with the breakfast we hosted for our guests the next morning. All of our guests, many of whom were staying at the hotel, couldn't stop talking about what a beautiful resort the Water's Edge was and what a great experience they had there. We couldn't be more thankful to the Water's Edge, Nancy, and the rest of the staff for making our wedding day the absolute best day of our lives!

Water's Edge is one of the most amazing places I have ever been too. I fell in love with the beauty of the grounds immediately upon entering just over one year ago when looking at the venue. I felt at ease and comfortable with the staff immediately and am truly grateful I found Water's Edge to host our wedding at. The food, staff, grounds, salon (in the shopping area, Salon belle vie), rooms, amenities, etc., were impeccable. I don't have a single complaint. Particular individuals who made our stay/wedding experience wonderful include the following: Nancy Steele - our wedding coordinator who went above and beyond our expectations throughout the entire process; she was helpful, fun to work with, reliable, and helped us make our wedding day an absolute dream. She made wedding planning a breeze from almost 3 hours away! Drew and the rest of the bell hops were particularly helpful as we moved several pieces of luggage, decorations, a wedding dress, etc., throughout the resort (sometimes several times a day). Elton was the food/beverage service staff assigned to my husband and is groomsmen throughout the evening; Elton made sure the guys did not go hungry and/or thirsty and they were very pleased with his service. Elton also helped us throughout the reception and kindly brought champagne, desserts, etc., up to our honeymoon suite, which was a lovely surprise to find. Kelsey, the head of the waitstaff, made sure the entire evening was flawless. She answered any questions, fulfilled every request, and was an absolute joy to work with.

Beautiful grounds with tons of gardens, flowers, and scenic backdrops. The food was absolutely amazing. Every guest we spoke to could not stop raving about the food! We had a great time and it was really the best day ever.

I have been going to Water's Edge every summer as a timeshare owner for over 20 years. It is a perfect destination wedding venue with it's beautiful settings and landscaping. My husband and I were planning our wedding long distance and I can't say enough about Joanna efficiency in helping us get all the details squared away without even being nearby. We got married there this summer and Joanna and her staff were spectacular to work with! Unfortunately the weather didn't agree with us having our ceremony outside as planned, but they made the transition to an inside location smooth and without concern. Weather cleared enabling us to do some outside photos before the reception and the staff made the timeline work wonderfully accommodating our request for more time to allow for the photos we missed earlier.We were given a personal attendant during the reception who was fantastic with getting us anything we needed during the night. Bottom line….beautiful place, great staff, wonderful experience!!!

On October 10th I was lucky enough to marry my other half at Water's Edge Resort & Spa. It was the most incredible experience of my life. The staff made everything so easy during all of the planning stages all the way up through the end of the actual wedding. Everyone there has become our second family - and we couldn't be more excited to go back to Water's Edge to visit. We had approximately 190 guests at our wedding and every SINGLE person is still talking about how it was the best wedding they have ever attended.

I had my wedding here on October 17, 2015. Everything was above and beyond expectations. Joanna was amazing from day one! She remembered every detail and made for a seamless process from the time we booked until after the wedding. Sara was wonderful as well! The view was spectacular and I was told the food was amazing! What I was able to find time for was delicious! The cake was certainly delicious! All of our guests have raved that it was the best wedding they have ever been to! It was truly a perfect day and Joanna and the entire staff at Water's Edge helped to make my fairy tale wedding a dream come true! I would recommend this venue to anyone without hesitation!

Perfect in Every Way! We were married September 6, 2105 and everything was incredible! Our wedding coordinator, Joanna was exceptional as was the rest of the event staff. Between the spectacular weather, incredible water views, delicious meal and attentive staff, we could not have asked for anything more! Thank you, Patty & Michael

Absolutely perfect!!! My husband and I had our wedding at the WE in August. We started planning our wedding over a year before the date and everything from the beginning plans stages to the actual day were incredible! We could not have asked for anything more. The venue provided a wedding planner, who was amazing. She was excellent to work with, quick to respond to emails (answered every question we had, and we had a lot!), very personable, and made the whole process fun. The venue overall was spectacular. All of our guests commented about the delicious food, excellent staff, and beautiful venue. We got married on the property, by the water, we had cocktail hour on the patio, and the reception in the Grand Ballroom. Not only did we have beautiful weather but every detail was as we had requested. Our planner listened to all of our requests and ensured that our day was just how we had pictured it. She was present throughout the event to make sure that everything went as planned. We truly can not say enough about how absolutely perfect our day was and we would definitely recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding!!

I had my wedding at Water's Edge in July 2015, and it was absolutely perfect! All of the planning that led up to the wedding was great - it was a real weight off of my shoulders to know that the people there, especially Joanna, had everything in their hands and I could trust them. Of course I had a laundry list of "personal" touches that I wanted to add to my wedding, and every single thing was done beautifully by the staff. Also, the food was great, which can be hard to find at a wedding venue. The cocktail hour had a delicious variety of appetizers including shrimp cocktail, baked brie, crabcakes, mini spring rolls, and more...all so good. And for dinner we were able to offer a fish, chicken, beef, and veggie option (and any could be made gluten free). Food is incredibly important to me and my family, and Water's Edge did not disappoint. And finally, we had a "personal" attendant that followed my husband and I around all night making sure we had enough food and whatever we wanted to drink, which was really nice. We didn't have to worry about anything - he, and the rest of the staff, really took care of us. We were told by many of our wedding guests that ours was the best wedding they have ever been to - and I put a lot of that on the venue and the staff. The actual venue is absolutely beautiful - it's a little slice of heaven in Connecticut that you wouldn't expect to find, which makes it that much better. I would 100% recommend Water's Edge to anyone looking to get married in Connecticut (or anyone willing to travel to Connecticut!). I am so happy with everything, and would definitely use the same venue if I were to do it all over again.

My husband and I were married at Water's Edge in June 2015 and words cannot describe how spectacular it all was. Starting from the planning process, Joanna and the entire team set our minds at ease and were totally receptive to our opinions while staying on top of all the little details. The day of the wedding everything was set up beautifully, the ceremony and reception were timed perfectly. Our butler during the reception was truly always there to help us as was the whole staff. The brunch the day after was phenominal and just what we needed. I would recommend Water's Edge to anyone who wants the most special setting and experience on their already magical day!

I married the love of my life at Water's Edge on July 18, 2015 and it was a dream come true all the way around. Joanne was a wonderful wedding planner who made us feel comfortable and welcoming. She made everything so easy and stress free for us during the planning period. Everything went perfect from the ceremony to the cocktail hour to the reception. At brunch the next morning, all I heard from my guests were "that was one of the best weddings I've ever been to! Love the food and the hotel". Some of my guests, including us have already been back for a visit! I wish I could live that day over and over again. Thank you Water's Edge for everything!! Tom and Alicia Bakunis

I cannot say enough great things about Water's Edge and our wedding coordinator, Joanna Anastasiou! She has gone above and beyond for Mike and I, and we are so happy that we chose Water's Edge for our wedding! The food is absolutely amazing, you can't go wrong with anything that you choose, and the convenience of having a hotel at the resort was very helpful for our out-of-town guests! From the valet to the servers to the management staff, everyone that we met was so kind and extremely helpful. Water's Edge is an amazing wedding venue and I'm so glad that we were able to work with such a dedicated and knowledgable wedding coordinator. I would absolutely recommend working with Joanna and celebrating your big day at Water's Edge, you won't be disappointed!

I will start off by saying …. I surprised my wife 18 yrs. of marriage with the vow renewal. The wedding coordinator was outstanding with every detail right down to the smallest one. Provided me with all professional vendors list.Their entire staff was extremely professional and helpful during every portion of our stay. The grounds were beautiful and the views of the sound spectacular. The dinner after the ceremony was 5 star and would also suggest having Sunday brunch there as well. The accommodations were perfect. This Resort is perfect for any type of event.

I was recently a bridesmaid at my friend's wedding and all I can say is WOW! Prior to the wedding I spoke with Sarah who was patient with me, attentive and most helpful. She ensured that the wedding would go smoothly. Boy was she right! Sarah, alongside Joanna produced such a flawless wedding ceremony/reception that it has me looking into the venue for my upcoming wedding in 2017. Great customer service is hard to find these days, but with people as hardworking and as committed to their weddings as Joanna and Sarah are, I know I would be in good hands.