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The best beach wedding venues in Connecticut

Ranked by the couples who actually got married there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 33,481 reviews of Connecticut venues. Minimum 25 reviews to qualify, true beach wedding venues only, one entry per venue, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.

Saybrook Point Resort & Marina - Luxury Connecticut Oceanside Hotel, beach wedding venue near Old Saybrook, CT

#1 Saybrook Point Resort & Marina - Luxury Connecticut Oceanside Hotel

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,601 reviews · Old Saybrook, CT

Weddings On-site lodging breathtaking beach settingstaff who go above & beyond

Elegant rooms, suites & villas in a stately hotel with a spa, a health club & waterfront dining.

“My son got married here and most of our friends and family stayed here. The service, attention to details, welcoming and genuinely caring staff were beyond measure! Free shuttles t…” — Pamela

Water's Edge Resort & Spa, beach wedding venue near Westbrook, CT

#2 Water's Edge Resort & Spa

4.2 ★★★★☆ 2,516 reviews · Westbrook, CT

Weddings Climate-controlled breathtaking beach settingstaff who go above & beyondtoes-in-the-sand ceremony

Sprawling beach resort offering a full-service spa, multiple dining options & indoor/outdoor pools.

“We came to Westbrook to buy a car. Since it was right on the ocean, I brought my bride and we spent the night at the Waters Edge. It's an absolutely beautiful place to stay. If you…” — David

Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast, beach wedding venue near Westbrook, CT

#3 Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast

4.9 ★★★★★ 621 reviews · Westbrook, CT

Weddings On-site lodging breathtaking beach settingstaff who go above & beyond

Traditional rooms & a cottage with a full kitchen, plus a wraparound porch & free hot breakfast.

“Got married here with the elopement package and my wife and I could not be happier with it. From our arrival to the ceremony to our departure, I have no notes on what could be impr…” — Pap150556

Great River Golf Club, beach wedding venue near Milford, CT

#4 Great River Golf Club

4.7 ★★★★★ 404 reviews · Milford, CT

Weddings

Golf course and restaurant featuring wedding and event spaces.

The Waters Edge at Giovanni's, beach wedding venue near Darien, CT

#5 The Waters Edge at Giovanni's

4.5 ★★★★★ 514 reviews · Darien, CT

Weddings On-site lodging staff who go above & beyondstress-free planningguests raved about it

Old-school Italian steak & seafood eatery at a family-run place that's also a special-event caterer.

“We recently had our wedding at Giovanni’s and it was everything we wanted and more. Joann, Sal and Natalie were amazing to work with, they made the night absolutely perfect. They m…” — Shannon

Inn at Mystic, beach wedding venue near Mystic, CT

#6 Inn at Mystic

4.1 ★★★★☆ 911 reviews · Mystic, CT

Weddings All-inclusive On-site lodging Climate-controlled breathtaking beach settingstaff who go above & beyond

A main inn, a 1904 mansion & a guesthouse offering rooms & suites on 14 acres overlooking the water.

“Visiting Connecticut, the basketball & pizza state, we wanted to explore its shoreline. What luck to find the Inn at Mystic, still open during the winter season. Rooms were cozy an…” — Mary

Bill Miller's Castle, beach wedding venue near Branford, CT

#7 Bill Miller's Castle

4.8 ★★★★★ 321 reviews · Branford, CT

Weddings All-inclusive

Venue for weddings and other events - plus a rustic barn - featuring antique decor, lush gardens and onsite dining.

The Inn at Longshore, beach wedding venue near Westport, CT

#8 The Inn at Longshore

4.6 ★★★★★ 310 reviews · Westport, CT

Weddings On-site lodging Climate-controlled breathtaking beach settingstaff who go above & beyondstress-free planning

Elegant hotel offering charming quarters, plus a grand ballroom & lawn for events.

“If you are considering the Inn at Longshore for a wedding/event, reach out NOW. This venue is absolutely amazing. My husband and I got married here in October of 2021 and the Inn t…” — Michelle

Tyde at Walnut Beach, beach wedding venue near Milford, CT

#9 Tyde at Walnut Beach

4.9 ★★★★★ 156 reviews · Milford, CT

Weddings Climate-controlled breathtaking beach settingstaff who go above & beyondstress-free planning

“My husband and I were looking for a modern wedding venue near the water (which is harder to find than you would think in CT), and stumbled across the Tyde a few months after it ope…” — S

Branford House, beach wedding venue near Groton, CT

#10 Branford House

4.7 ★★★★★ 189 reviews · Groton, CT

Weddings Climate-controlled

Picturesque venue with a lighthouse offering indoor and outdoor event spaces such as a patio, lawn, and art gallery.

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