Waveny House is a historic Tudor-style mansion built in 1912 for the Lewis Lapham family, set on 300 acres of countryside in New Canaan, Connecticut. The venue accommodates up to 160 guests across a Grand Hall, Dining Room, and Sitting Room. Outdoor ceremony options include a parterre, Lotus Fountain, terrace, covered West Patio (90 seated), and a Walled Garden (160 seated, additional $500 fee). The venue is BYO catering with tables, Chiavari chairs, dishes, and flatware included. Two ensuite getting-ready rooms are available on the second floor.
Pricing
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Estimated cost · Venue Fee Only
$7,200
100 guests · Saturday · Peak (May, Jun, Sep, Oct) · Non-Resident
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The property
A Tudor-style mansion built in 1912, set on 300 acres of countryside in New Canaan, CT, offering indoor and outdoor event spaces for weddings.
A stately 1912 Tudor-style mansion with working fireplaces, grand interiors, a terrace, parterre, Lotus Fountain, and Walled Garden.
The setting
300 acres of beautiful countryside surrounding the mansion with manicured grounds including a parterre, Lotus Fountain, terrace, and Walled Garden.
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Music curfew
Music until 10pm
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Backup plan in place
Indoor spaces include the Grand Hall (80 seated), Dining Room (40 seated), and Sitting Room (40 seated) for a total of 160 guests. The covered West Patio accommodates up to 90 seated guests.
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