Unique Wedding Venues

You want your wedding to be anything but ordinary? How about a ceremony on a train and a reception on a riverboat? The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat offers one-of-a-kind locations for your big day and experienced wedding coordinators to help you with all the details. Have your ceremony at one of two spacious rooms in the historic Essex Station or on a vintage railroad car as it travels through the Connecticut River Valley. Charter the entire train for an elegant dinner on the train. Or, get off at Deep River Landing and board the Becky Thatcher riverboat, which holds up to 150 passengers. Imagine your cocktail reception or sit-down dinner as you cruise the Connecticut River. The Adventure, a classic restored riverboat, is also available for more intimate gatherings. Please check our website for current train & riverboat schedules.

You have a vision for your special day: At the Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, experienced wedding and culinary professionals want to make that vision a reality. With exquisite venues from a terrace overlooking the marina to a Lighthouse Gallery with elegant decor, expansive windows and a welcoming fireplace, the resort is all about celebrating romance. You can even exchange vows with a lighthouse behind you – then honeymoon in the lighthouse suite. Or, stay with your wedding party in a guesthouse with an unparalleled level of luxurious privacy. (It’s also a great backdrop for photos.) With custom, farm-to-reception-table menus, suggested vendors for everything from decor to flowers, you’ll soon see why the AAA Four-Diamond resort was also named "Best of Weddings 2023" by The Knot.
Named "One of the 15 most beautiful resorts in the US" by TripsToDiscover.com!