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.
#1 Saybrook Point Resort & Marina - Luxury Connecticut Oceanside Hotel
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,601 reviews · Old Saybrook, CT
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
#2 Water's Edge Resort & Spa
4.2 ★★★★☆ 2,516 reviews · Westbrook, CT
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
#3 Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast
4.9 ★★★★★ 621 reviews · Westbrook, CT
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
#4 Great River Golf Club
4.7 ★★★★★ 404 reviews · Milford, CT
Golf course and restaurant featuring wedding and event spaces.
#5 The Waters Edge at Giovanni's
4.5 ★★★★★ 514 reviews · Darien, CT
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
#6 Inn at Mystic
4.1 ★★★★☆ 911 reviews · Mystic, CT
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
#7 Bill Miller's Castle
4.8 ★★★★★ 321 reviews · Branford, CT
Venue for weddings and other events - plus a rustic barn - featuring antique decor, lush gardens and onsite dining.
#8 The Inn at Longshore
4.6 ★★★★★ 310 reviews · Westport, CT
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
#9 Tyde at Walnut Beach
4.9 ★★★★★ 156 reviews · Milford, CT
“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
#10 Branford House
4.7 ★★★★★ 189 reviews · Groton, CT
Picturesque venue with a lighthouse offering indoor and outdoor event spaces such as a patio, lawn, and art gallery.