Bond Ballroom

o fight to get everything done. This included me cleaning their chairs by hand to ensure they were done in time. Our wedding was beautiful and the space is beautiful, but the stress was not worth it for the price imo.

020. Sadly COVID pandemic hit and forced us to reschedule for October 17, 2020. Strike #1: During the pandemic; the owner closed the Homewood Suites (which the Bond Ballroom is located) and did not inform any of its future guests or couples (a complimentary stay was included in our wedding package). We had our wedding room block set & had to find out about the closing via social media outlets. Strike #2: The Bond Ballroom was not forthcoming with keeping open communication and when contacting them we were told they would not issue any refunds but would supply a credit if we needed to reschedule again. The owner was very arrogant and did not want to compromise with us. (We have proof in emails of his behavior) The owner compared us receiving a refund as if we purchased non-refundable airline tickets. My finance & I did not want to reschedule again past October 17th; we only wanted to ensure the Bond Ballroom would accommodate us for what stipulations was in effect for that day due to the pandemic. The owner still refused stating we would still have to pay for 100 guests mininum regardless of the mandate (which at that time was 25 people for indoor events). My fiance & I reached out to Connecticut State Attorney General's office to file a formal complaint. Needless to say; once the owner was contacted by the representative for the Attorney General's office, he backed down. The owner indicated he was canceling our date completely and refunded our money! The Bond Ballroom is a beautiful event space; but the owner is a very ugly individual with a disgusting attitude. He is very money hungry & insensitive. Instead of trying to work with his customers, he chose to be a tyrant & a bully during this very trying time! On a high note - the governor's mandate increased (100 people indoor) & we secured another venue who accommodated us. Love wins again💖

ood, convenience and aesthetic. The classic, elegant, vintage (in all the right ways) ballroom itself was enough to sell us on hosting our reception there, and Nina and her team continued to impress us throughout the planning process and the wedding day itself with their flexibility, collaboration and organization. If you are looking for a jaw-dropper venue with all of the conveniences of one-stop venue, the Bond is an excellent choice. The venue includes the ballroom itself, a gorgeous and comfortable bridal suite, an elegant cocktail room adjacent to a newly designed chapel, all within a hotel for the convenience of you and your guests. My bridesmaids and I got ready in the bridal suite, which was more than enough space for all 8 ladies and I, moms and the salon between the suite itself and the mezzanine level above the beautiful ballroom. Our cocktail hour in the cocktail room seamlessly transitioned into our reception in the ballroom. We even capped off the weekend with a day-after breakfast in the cocktail room, where Nina and her team had carefully arranged our centerpieces from the night before. We have heard consistent feedback from our guests, that we agree with wholeheartedly, that the food was amazing. The chef created unbelievable plates for our guests, along with an array of amazing appetizers at cocktail hour, and delicious cake and desserts during the reception. The menu options and add-ons are diverse, allowing you to customize to your tastes and style. If you're looking for a classic, city-chic ballroom wedding venue with convenience, professionalism and a delicious menu, the Bond is for you!

ur planning process. Nina and her team went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. It all started with the tasting where we ate like kings and were able to customize appetizers and meals to our liking. We were able to store our wedding items in advance of our wedding which helped ease some of the stress leading up to our wedding day. The staff helped prep the room and customized each table to what we had envisioned and made sure each detail we had planned was executed. The bridal suite being on the second level gave us the opportunity to feel connected to our guests the entire night, but still have a space to take a deep breathe. The food and bar were top notch and our guests can’t stop raving about it. Nina was open to adding different types of beer and alcohol (not like we needed it), but it made us feel that much more special. Being able to get photos on the roof at sunset was a special break during the reception that we’ll never forget. Thank you to the Bond team, especially Nina, Annie and Mike, for making our wedding day a stress free, amazing and fun day! Look no further, the Bond is a well-oiled machine!