Premium Amenities at The Aqua Turf: Bridal Suites, Maître D, and More!
When you’re looking at wedding venues in Connecticut, it’s easy to focus on the big things: the ballroom, the food, the grounds, and how everything will look in your photos. And, of course, these details matter. But the right wedding venue will offer more than a beautiful setting. It will also give you the support, services, and amenities you need to make your wedding day feel relaxed and enjoyable from start to finish.
At The Aqua Turf Club, we’ve been helping couples celebrate their weddings for more than 50 years. Our experienced team knows that the little details can make a big difference, whether that means having a private place to get ready, a dedicated maître d’ keeping your reception on schedule, or the convenience of holding your ceremony and reception all in one place.
If you’re searching for a Connecticut wedding venue that combines beautiful spaces with attentive service and thoughtful amenities, here are some of the features you’ll find at The Aqua Turf Club.
A Private Bridal Suite to Start Your Day
Your wedding day starts well before you walk down the aisle—and honestly, those getting-ready hours can end up being some of your favorite memories.
That’s why a wedding venue with a bridal suite should be a top priority. This feature sometimes gets overlooked during the venue search, but you’ll be so glad to have it on your wedding day.
At The Aqua Turf Club, our gorgeous, modern bridal suites give you and your wedding party a private place to get ready, relax, laugh, and soak in the excitement before the celebration begins. Think of it as your own home base for the day.
You’ll have a comfortable space to get ready with your closest friends and family, along with a safe place to keep purses, phones, clothing, and other personal belongings. You can take a breather, enjoy some time together, and let your photographer capture those fun behind-the-scenes moments.
And because the bridal suite is available before your event, you can take your time getting ready without feeling rushed.
A Professional Maître D' Who Has Your Back
Every bride needs to hear this: you should not be checking the clock on your wedding day.
You shouldn’t be wondering whether dinner is coming out on time. You shouldn’t be tracking down a vendor. And you definitely shouldn’t be worrying about what happens if something doesn’t go exactly according to plan.
That’s what your maître d’ is there for.
A maître d’ is essentially your behind-the-scenes point person throughout the reception, helping coordinate the many moving parts that go into a successful wedding.
The Aqua Turf Club’s wedding packages include a professional maître d’ who is focused exclusively on your wedding. They help keep your reception moving according to schedule, coordinate with staff and vendors, manage transitions throughout the evening, and assist with dinner service.
And if something unexpected comes up? Your maître d’ is there to handle it behind the scenes. In other words, while you’re enjoying your first dance, chatting with your guests, cutting the cake, or finally getting to the dance floor, your maître d’ is keeping an eye on everything else.
Having a wedding venue with a maître d’ means you can hand over some of the responsibility and actually enjoy the celebration you’ve spent so much time planning.
All-Inclusive Doesn't Mean One-Size-Fits-All
“All-inclusive” sounds great—and it is! But you also don’t want your wedding to feel like it came off an assembly line.
At The Aqua Turf Club, all-inclusive means that many of the big pieces of your wedding are taken care of for you, while you still have plenty of opportunities to make the day your own.
Our wedding packages include food and beverage, professional service, and other important elements of your celebration. Plus, our menus are highly customizable, from cocktail hour through dessert. You can choose the options that best suit your tastes and your guests.
You’ll also have four beautiful reception spaces to choose from, each with its own personality and atmosphere. And if you’d like to have your ceremony and reception in the same place, you can do that, too.
Our experienced wedding team will be here to help you understand your options, make decisions, and bring all those individual details together. That’s the beauty of an all-inclusive wedding venue in CT: you get the convenience of having so much handled for you without giving up the personal touches that make your wedding yours.
Champagne Toasts, Open Bar, & Thoughtful Dining Details
Let’s talk about one part of the wedding your guests are definitely going to remember: the food!
The Aqua Turf Club is known for delicious food and generous portions, so your guests can enjoy a meal that feels like a real part of the celebration, not an afterthought. You’ll have plenty of choices to customize your salad course, pasta course, potato and vegetable selections, and desserts, creating a menu that feels right for your wedding.
Our open bar includes top-shelf liquor, house wines, and draft beer. Some wedding packages include a champagne toast, and it can also be added to other packages.
We also pay attention to the presentation details. Tables are set with white floor-length tablecloths and white napkins, along with overlay linens in the color of your choice.
These details may not be the first things you think about when you’re choosing a venue, but they all add up to an inviting, polished experience for you and your guests.
Beautiful Ceremony Options Without Leaving the Property
One of the best parts of choosing a Connecticut wedding venue that can host both your ceremony and reception? You don’t have to worry about getting everyone from Point A to Point B. No transportation logistics. No worrying about traffic. No asking your guests to find another location.
The Aqua Turf Club has two beautiful ceremony locations to choose from:
Chapel in the Pines is a charming New England-style, non-denominational chapel with a warm, rustic feel. It’s both heated and air-conditioned and can accommodate up to 240 guests.
If an outdoor ceremony is more your style, our garden ceremony provides a beautiful backdrop of manicured gardens and lawns and can accommodate up to 400 guests. And because Connecticut weather can have a mind of its own, the Chapel in the Pines is available as a backup location.
Both ceremony options include a one-hour rehearsal time slot, giving you the opportunity to walk through the ceremony and make sure everyone knows where they need to be.
Four Reception Spaces, Four Different Experiences
There’s no single “right” way to have a wedding. Maybe you’ve been saving elegant ballroom inspiration on Pinterest for months. Maybe you’re dreaming of something warm and rustic. Or maybe you just know you want a beautiful space with plenty of room for everyone you love.
At The Aqua Turf Club, you have four reception spaces to choose from, accommodating celebrations from 100 to 1,700 guests. Each has its own character, along with a dedicated bar and restrooms.
- The Glass Room is elegant and bright, with full-length windows, a fireplace, and an adjoining lounge.
- The Wagon Room has a warm, rustic atmosphere, complete with a distinctive antique wagon bar and fireplace.
- Kay’s Pier South features a balcony and large windows overlooking a pond and waterfall, bringing beautiful outdoor views into the celebration.
- Kay’s Pier North is a spacious ballroom featuring a sweeping staircase and panoramic views—an impressive setting for a larger wedding.
Having four different spaces means you can find the setting that feels right for your celebration, whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a party with a very full dance floor.
Picture-Perfect Grounds for Photos
Simply put: your venue becomes part of your wedding album.
The Aqua Turf Club sits on 35 acres of beautiful grounds, with manicured gardens, fountains and water features, gazebos, a windmill, and winding outdoor paths—all providing breathtaking backdrops for your wedding photos.
You can take photos with your wedding party, capture romantic portraits with your new spouse, or simply step outside with your photographer for a few quiet moments away from the reception. And because our grounds offer so many different settings, you’ll find beautiful photo opportunities throughout the property and in every season.
Attentive Service from a Team That Knows Weddings
There’s a reason couples have trusted The Aqua Turf Club with their weddings for more than five decades. We’re a family-owned and operated venue with a highly experienced event team that understands what it takes to keep a wedding running smoothly.
We know that your wedding is about much more than a room, a menu, or a schedule. It’s one of the most important days of your life. Our job is to take care of the details so you can be present for the moments that matter.
From your private bridal suite to your dedicated maître d’, customizable menu, ceremony options, beautiful reception spaces, and 35 acres of photo-worthy grounds, our wedding amenities are designed with your experience in mind. We also maintain a 20:1 guest-to-server ratio to help ensure attentive service throughout your celebration.
If you’re comparing wedding reception venues in Connecticut, we invite you to see what makes The Aqua Turf Club different. Schedule a tour, explore our spaces, meet our team, and imagine your wedding day here.
We’d love to help you start planning.