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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Day of week
Season
Membership
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$7,200
Saturday · Peak (May, Jun, Sep, Oct) · Non-Resident
Based on the venue’s 2024 rates. Ask them for current pricing.
Not in this estimate
Taxes & fees: A $500 contribution is requested for use of the Walled Garden, which is not included in the house rental. Ask us about any service charge or sales tax when you book.
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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.
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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Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Music curfew
Music until 10pm
Rain plan
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.
On the property
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