Waterfront venue on a budget... Help!

JennAnn8

Hello! I have been looking for a venue to hold my ceremony & reception for a few months now.. I must ask for help!

It's our dream to have our wedding on (or overlooking) a beach, or lake. I'm willing to travel and have been looking at venues in CT, RI, MA, NH, & ME (trying not to go too far north, York is ideal)

I'd prefer to stay away from something traditional or like your normal reception hall or large hotel. I would love to have an outdoor ceremony (but a good backup plan in case of rain) and probably indoor reception. We have a tight budget.. trying to stay around $10,000 

 

Maybe a nice restaurant or small inn, as they don't seem as likely to include venue costs? I'm a designer, so I'll be making my invites and decorations to save costs.

Eolia castle was our fave but after the fees it was too expensive.

Anthony's lake club in Danbury, CT is  within our budget but if we can find something on a BEACH so we can continue the party for the weekend with our families, that would really be ideal!!

Please help

JennAnn8

Forgot to add.. the budget is tight and I haven't seen much actually on the beach.

We would be just as happy with a garden type wedding, as long as the venue is in a nice coastal location where we can have a good weekend with family and friends and take a short trip to the beach

jessica2244

I went on the SAME hunt you are currently going on! After looking at CT and RI I ended up in New Rochelle, NY. They have a strip of venues on the water/beach for a decent price but they are the typical reception hall you said you didn't want. I was going to recommend Anthony's Lake Club because (other than NY) that's honestly the only other do-able place I came across on my search as well. Good luck! 

MoonlightSilver

Mystic Aquarium - not a beach, but a tank full of water!

Mystic Seaport- right on the water, not necessarily a "beach"

Water's Edge - nice but may be expensive

Westbrook Elk's Lodge - cheaper, but more of a banquet hall

St. Clements Castle - overlooks a river, but very expensive

demkoj1

Check out Amarantes in New Haven. There prices are extremely reasonable. 

dolzallc

I'd recommend Mystic Seaport. Sunday minimum is 5,000.

Whtara10

Costa azzura in Milford is literally on top of the beach and only like $55 a person

Catering Christine

I would recommend  Lighthouse Point in New Haven, or Candlelight Farm in New Milford.

 

kls114

jessica2244 said:

I went on the SAME hunt you are currently going on! After looking at CT and RI I ended up in New Rochelle, NY. They have a strip of venues on the water/beach for a decent price but they are the typical reception hall you said you didn't want. I was going to recommend Anthony's Lake Club because (other than NY) that's honestly the only other do-able place I came across on my search as well. Good luck! 

Ditto was going to suggest NY!

marta119

Pavilion in Crystal Lake in Middletown... We had our reception there May 3rd! They have a gazebo up on a hill overlooking the lake (we had an off site ceremony) and a little beach. They have better rates depending on your date.

marta119

Correction it's pavilion on crystal lake... Typing on the phone

JennAnn8

Thanks everyone for the great suggestions!

RIFallBride

Have you looked into the Windjammer in Westerly, RI. I just recently learned that they do weddings so it may be an option as it is right on the beach. GL!

SB1512

What about Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme?  They have a pavilion that is really pretty, I went to a wedding there 2 years ago.  It is right on the beach too!