Congratulations on your upcoming Connecticut wedding. One of the trickiest decisions you'll need to make is just how many guests to invite to share your special day. If you can't seem to pare your list down to just a few hundred of your closest friends and family members, here is some good news. Hartford County is home to several wedding reception sites that can accommodate large weddings. Here is your guide to 10 of the Hartford area's largest wedding reception halls.
The Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, Connecticut, is situated on 35 sprawling acres. Inside, this wedding reception hall offers a choice of four different banquet rooms, including one that can accommodate 670 guests with a dance floor or 800 guests if you forgo the dancing. 860-621-9335
The Marriott Hartford/Windsor Airport can accommodate wedding receptions for 600-700 guests. With its convenient location off I-91 between downtown Hartford and Bradley International Airport, and the availability of on-site hotel rooms, this may be a good choice if many of your wedding guests will be traveling from outside Connecticut. 860-688-7500
Located on the riverfront in downtown Hartford, this modern Marriott hotel can host seated wedding receptions for up to 630 guests. Your guests will appreciate the convenience of the hotel's parking garage and overnight accommodations. 860-249-8000
The Hilton Hartford underwent a $34 million renovation in 2005, and its third-floor Hilton Ballroom can accommodate banquet receptions for up to 560 people. The hotel is located in the heart of the city's business district. 860-240-7230
There's room for 500 of your nearest and dearest inside the Grand Ballroom at the Marriott hotel in Farmington, Connecticut. Conveniently located off I-84, the hotel also has plenty of free parking available for your guests. 860-678-1000
Located just outside of downtown Hartford on Brainard Road, the U.S.S. Chowder Pot IV isn't just a seafood restaurant, it's also one of the area's largest banquet facilities. Choose their Promenade Ballroom, and you'll be able to share your wedding day with up to 450 guests. 860-244-3311
From buffets to seated dinners, indoor receptions to outdoor tented affairs, Maneeley's in South Windsor, Connecticut, offers couples a number of wedding day options. This reception hall can accommodate 350 guests comfortably. 860-528-6622
Downtown Hartford's elegant and historic, 5,000-square-foot Bond Ballroom can comfortably accommodate wedding receptions for up to 350 people. With catering by Ann Howard and panoramic city views, your wedding here is sure to be a memorable event. 860-278-0105
Have a casual and fun wedding reception at Tunxis Plantation's Table Green in Farmington, Connecticut. The golf course's covered outdoor pavilion can accommodate wedding receptions for up to 300 people. Table Green is available for weddings from May through October. 860-678-9523
Whether you choose a sit-down dinner menu or buffet dining, you'll be able to invite up to 300 guests to your celebration at this Burlington, Connecticut, wedding reception hall that has been operated by the Marinelli family for more than 25 years. 860-673-0406
