bridal shower venue

MikaF19

My future mother in law is trying to convince my mother on having my bridal shower at the same place our engagement party was. I would like it at a totally new place. Any recommendations for a bridal shower venue in Connecticut?

calindi

Technically you shouldn't be involved in planning your bridal shower at all.  And according to Emily Post, your Mom should not be the one hosting it either.

That said, to answer your question, what part of Connecticut are you looking for?  Any specific requests?  To pass on to whomever is hosting, of course, as suggestions.

whitneyf1

I'm semi involved in my shower. I really really enjoy party planning and wanted to know what was going on. I don't see anything wrong with that. I know that etiquette rules say that mother's should not host showers but I've never been to a shower that the bride's mom had not thrown. I just don't think that people follow that rule as much as they used to.

MsDiamondPrincess

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_connecticut_bridal-shower-venue?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:65Discussion:5f1bc0ed-912d-4bfd-a528-595df5d4ecebPost:bcefcb64-80e1-4cc3-ac69-ea9cc16818b1">Re: bridal shower venue</a>:
[QUOTE]I'm semi involved in my shower. I really really enjoy party planning and wanted to know what was going on. I don't see anything wrong with that. I know that etiquette rules say that mother's should not host showers but I've never been to a shower that the bride's mom had not thrown. I just don't think that people follow that rule as much as they used to.
Posted by whitneyf1[/QUOTE]

I agree. I think if your family is asking for your feedback then it is fine to be included. As long as you are not planning it and then expecting others to pay, I think it's fine. As far as Mom hosting the shower, I really don't think anyone cares about that. If you want to be super technical no immediate family member is supposed to host it.

Anyway, to answer the OP's original question. If you are in the Hartford County area, Elizabeth Park Pond House is nice as is The Society Room. Those are two places my family looked into. Hope this helps.

Vanessa630

Where in CT are you thinking?  (I agree that I'd want a different place from our E-party too).  Don't rule out someone's house either (if they're willing/able to host). My mom had a shower for me at the house and it was awesome. 

MikaF19

It is actually a tradition in my family for the mother of the bride to give the shower. I don't need to be super involved in anything. I am just concerned that my mother in law is pushing to have it at a venue I already used for the engagement party.

My family is originally from the suburbs of Hartford so anything within 20 - 30 minutes is fine.  Thank you for recommending Pond House and the Society Room. Having it at someone's home is also a great idea! The problem is that I will be inviting about 100 people, which may be overwhelming in someone's home.
 
I would love any other suggestions you ladies may have

cmac3504

100 people at your bridal shower? Is it a Jack and Jill?  I always thought they tended to be smaller.. closer to 25-30.. but I'm very new to this!

k3MySailor

A couple of the venues I looked at for my wedding were holding showers when I went for a tour. The Woodwinds was one, its really nice but they are pricey. The other was the venue I am using for my wedding, Manchester Country Club (pretty close to Hartford) and its much more affordable.

MikaF19

lol I know 100 is a lot of people! I have a big family. We are actually inviting about 300 people to the wedding.  It should be fun though!

Good idea with Manchester Country Club! I will have to check it out. Thanks!

Csam1983

I am getting married at the new Farmington Gardens in Farmington next July. Their greenhouse room would be beautiful for a bridal shower! I am dealing with Phil and he is super accomodating. Definitely worth a look IMO!

MsDiamondPrincess

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_connecticut_bridal-shower-venue?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:65Discussion:5f1bc0ed-912d-4bfd-a528-595df5d4ecebPost:04c90fdc-a8de-4da7-8b8f-26488a30923e">Re: bridal shower venue</a>:
[QUOTE]It is actually a tradition in my family for the mother of the bride to give the shower. I don't need to be super involved in anything. I am just concerned that my mother in law is pushing to have it at a venue I already used for the engagement party. My family is originally from the suburbs of Hartford so anything within 20 - 30 minutes is fine.  Thank you for recommending Pond House and the Society Room. Having it at someone's home is also a great idea! The problem is that I will be inviting about 100 people, which may be overwhelming in someone's home.   I would love any other suggestions you ladies may have :)
Posted by MikaF19[/QUOTE]

My MOH and Mom just booked The Society Room for my shower. The coordinator there, Dana Montanari is awesome. I'm having about 50-60 people at my shower and The Society Room can definitely do 100 people. Also look into The Hartford Club. I'm from Hartford too so I insisted on it being somewhere close to Hartford. lol I'll let you know if I think of any other places.