Great River Golf Club

say it was everything we hoped for and more. From our first tour to the very last moment of our wedding night, the staff went above and beyond to make the entire experience smooth, personal, and unforgettable. Throughout the planning process, we worked closely with Chelsea, Abby, Chase, and Alex, and each of them played such a meaningful role in bringing our vision to life. They were responsive, organized, warm, and genuinely invested in our day. Every question — big or small — was answered quickly, and they made every meeting feel effortless. You can tell they truly care about their couples. The venue itself is stunning. The grounds are beautifully maintained, and the indoor spaces are elegant without feeling overdone. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how gorgeous the views were and how perfect the atmosphere felt, from the ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception. On the actual wedding day, the entire staff operated like a well-oiled machine. They kept everything on schedule while still making us feel relaxed and taken care of. Every detail was executed exactly as we envisioned — and in many ways, even better. The food was incredible, the service was seamless, and the level of professionalism exceeded our expectations. Great River made our wedding day feel magical, and we truly felt supported every step of the way. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue with an amazing team behind it, I cannot recommend Great River Golf Club enough. Our day was perfect, and we are so grateful to Chelsea, Abby, Chase, Alex, and the rest of the staff for making it possible.

began about a year ago and Chelsea Jones, our Director of Sales at Great River, was the ultimate professional.  She was available for a phone call, an in person meeting or email whenever we needed her.  She made the process so easy and stress free.  On the day of the wedding, Miranda was our Bridal Concierge and she was fantastic!  She was always a step ahead of us, making the day go smoothly and keeping us smiling!  The food, the service, and scenery and grounds……A+! Kerri and Joe

th later, we're still getting compliments from our guests about how beautiful the venue was, how amazing the food tasted, and how friendly and attentive the staff were. Everything exceeded our expectations — it truly was the perfect day.

and made sure EVERYTHING ran smoothly and perfect! I cannot thank them enough! We received so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was and the amazing food!

le and the venue itself and views are stunning. Highly recommend to any couple looking for a beautiful, well-run, and unforgettable wedding experience!

tour of the venue to the big day itself, she went above and beyond at every turn. Her attention to detail, calm presence, and genuine care made us feel so supported every step of the way. Abby was equally amazing. She was thoughtful, personable, and somehow everywhere at once. Abby was constantly checking in with us while seamlessly managing everything behind the scenes to make sure the day went perfectly. We also want to thank Chef Matt, who was not only informative and accommodating during the planning process, but absolutely wowed our guests — we’re still getting compliments on the food! The grounds at Great River are breathtaking, but what truly sets this venue apart is the outstanding team. Their professionalism, warmth, and dedication are what we will remember most.

less. The food was delicious—we are still receiving compliments from our guests! Abby, our event coordinator, was organized, responsive, and truly a joy to work with. Caitlin, our bridal concierge, made sure every detail was taken care of so we could fully enjoy our day without a single worry. Together, they went above and beyond to ensure that every element of our reception was perfect. From the stress-free planning, to the beautiful reception, we could not be happier with our decision to choose Great River for our wedding. Thanks to this beautiful venue and the incredible staff, our wedding day was everything we hoped it would be—and more. We highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a truly unforgettable wedding experience.

l receiving compliments about how gorgeous our venue was.

t be more thankful for their help in planning my wedding! Their suggested vendors were top notch, and whenever I had any questions I got such fast responses. I could not recommend Great River enough, they made our day so incredibly special!

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the perfect place to get married in Connecticut. The professionalism of the staff was second to none from the moment I reached out, I knew I was in good hands with Chelsea. I did not stress over the little details, their wedding packages gave me the confidence to ENJOY wedding planning. From the 5-star chef to the bridal concierge every single member of staff worked extremely hard to make our wedding special throughout the entire process. Our guests still talk about how amazing the food & service was. Great River was the perfect venue for our special day. We are forever grateful.

In fact, we never toured anywhere after! They were exceptionally organized, flexible,and thoughtful in all of their support in helping us plan our wedding. They are highly skilled and knowledgeable in all things wedding-related and made the planning process surprisingly easy for us. They are also ready for anything! For example they last minute moved our cocktail hour indoors to keep our guests warm and it was so appreciated. They worked seamlessly with other vendors as well who had nothing but good things to say. We had a tasting a few months prior where we met the wonderful Chef. On our wedding day, the food was amazing, the drinks were excellent, and all of the staff were very friendly and attentive. We wish we had more time to thank them individually but they were working so hard behind the scenes. Our guests had the best time and so did we!! Abby and Suzie in particular made our wedding an unbelievable experience. The details mentioned are of course important, but above all we will never forget their incredible kindness, thoughtfulness, and inclusive spirit. It was truly above and beyond. We are endlessly grateful to Great River and recommend them wholeheartedly and without hesitation. Thank you Great River!!!

ber 1 wedding at the gazebo and it could not have been more perfect. The weather cooperating was a plus but the staff made my vision come to life and then some. Throughout the entire process, we were in communication and questions were answered almost immediately. So many of my concerns/worries were put to ease because I knew I was working with a great team. All of our guests raved about the wedding and how amazing the club is. Many people who attended were local and were excited to learn about this hidden gem. People also loved the food. It does not taste like vendor food (something we were really looking for). It's high quality and the presentation is photo worthy! We also chose to rent our Monty's Grille for cocktail hour and it was perfect. Our guests had plenty of space to spread out rain/shine and enjoy each other's company. We can not recommend Great River enough!!

numerous times that the food, staff, and venue itself was amazing. Our day of coordinator, Abby, was so attentive and with us every step of the way and we could not ask for anything more. Even though it rained on the day of our wedding, the ceremony space was still beautiful. The experience from Chef Matt from the venue tasting to the day of was phenomenal. I would recommend Great River to any couple!!

n, Suzie and Abby were so easy to work with and they treated us like we were family throughout the entire process. The Great River staff was so thoughtful and organized with every aspect of the reception. They provided us with an excellent list of vendor recommendations that made planning our day so easy. They also coordinated with our vendors the week of the wedding and the day of to make the execution easy and carefree for us (including bus transportations from a local hotel to drop our guests off!). The Great River staff provided a plan for timing and even worked with our band to keep a good flow and everything on track. We credit this to Suzie who really went above and beyond with everything she did. She even offered to help me make our menu cards and drink signage. Abby was amazing to work with and on the day of our wedding, she always had drinks ready for the two of us and did anything to make us feel comfortable, including fixing my dress train and even clearing broken glass off our dance floor immediately as no guests were hurt (despite numerous broken glasses throughout the evening). We and our guests were blown away with the food, service and bar which can be attributed to Chef Matt and Dan. Our food tasting experience with Chef Matt was a memorable day in preparation for our wedding, and the kitchen executed flawlessly not only on dinner but on the raw bar and pasta stations during the cocktail hour. The bar, which allowed us two signature cocktails, was never backed up and all of our guests were happy with the service. The ballroom and outdoor areas at Great River are beautiful venues for your cocktail hour and wedding. The staff left no detail uncovered. When most other venues will try to upcharge you on almost anything that you ask for, Great River asked us what else they could do for us and were willing to work with us. I truly can’t recommend having a wedding at Great River enough. The team did such an amazing job and our day couldn’t have been better between the food, drinks, and service.

d is amazing, the venue is amazing, and the staff is amazing! I wish I could re live my day in slow motion it was so much fun but went by quick! Thank you to the team at Great River for a perfect wedding!

tail and making sure our special day went off without a hitch. The food was well received by all guest who commenting on how great it was. We highly recommend any couple looking for a wedding spot and/or reception to consider using Great River!!!!

, photos, etc. all on site but still in all different and stunning locations. The staff was very accommodating. Suzie, Emily, and Caitlin from the Events Team did a great job in making sure everything went smoothly that day.

Our food tasting was so much fun and we got so many compliments from our guests.

essional people you will ever meet. From the planning stages to the wedding day, I felt completely at ease because the team at Great River handled everything without any issues. My guests even commented on how amazing and attentive the staff was. I would recommend GR to anyone and I'm actually sad the wedding is over because they made the whole planning process enjoyable.

entire wedding day, and even the morning after, they went above and beyond. Great River is a stunning venue, but what really solidified our decision was Chelsea who toured the venue with us and was the point of contact from that moment until the wedding day. During the tour we also met Dan who generously offered his assistance for anything we needed. Chelsea made us feel at ease and confident throughout the entire planning process. They were so flexible and accommodating anytime I asked for certain changes, and they responded so quickly anytime I had questions. The tasting was incredible with chef Matt and the guests have been RAVING about the food. Any changes we wanted to make were no problem at all! During our final details meeting, we met with Chelsea, Abby, Suzanne, and Karin. Their expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail was impeccable. At our rehearsal the day before the wedding, they had already contacted all of our vendors and had everything prepared. A bride could not ask for a better group of women to have assist her on her wedding day. Not only were these four women so attentive, prepared, and professional, but they were so incredibly kind hearted. It was clear that they were invested in your day and would do anything to make it as perfect and memorable as possible. Every bride and groom deserve to have the most amazing wedding day, and I am so thankful to Great River for making all my visions and dreams for our day come true.

! Our cocktail hour outside by the fireplace was stunning with the ambience from the twinkle lights, and the ballroom was meticulously set up. From our menu tasting to the actual wedding day food, everything was delicious! Our guests continually commented on the incredible meals they ate as well as the gorgeous views. We were fortunate to have an unusually warm late October day which added to the picturesque fall landscape. Caitlin was especially helpful throughout our planning process and made sure that our day-of ran smoothly. Karin was also a huge help in the early stages and continued to answer our questions as needed. Every call or email was returned promptly and helped to keep things very low-stress. GR exceeded our expectations and we are thrilled to have chosen this as our reception location. Highly recommend!

e always so buttoned up. They provided timelines for everything that had to take place leading up to the big day and were always willing to go above and beyond to make our day so special. On our actual wedding day the staff was so attentive and always made sure we (the bride & groom) came first. Even though we had a rainy wedding day they did everything in their power to ensure the day was nothing less of perfect. I would 100% recommend anyone to have their wedding at Great River!

We had the best day ever and everything was beautiful. We keep getting compliments from our friends and family how beautiful our wedding was. Thank you again Great River for hosting our special day!!

he ceremony space and reception room are absolutely stunning. The planning process was stress free, as a coordinator is assigned to you and guides the process. The day of the wedding, an attendant is assigned to you as well which ensures that everything goes off without a hitch. The food was so good! All of our guests raved about it- definitely not your standard wedding food. The price is more than fair for what you get! If you are concerned about the fact that it is located on an operating golf course, I would not let that deter you from selecting this venue. It was not noisy with golfers and they were all extremely respectful of the wedding taking place. I did not even notice. I truly cannot recommend GR enough to any future couple! Do yourself a favor and visit this venue, you will fall in love!

s or last minute changes we had to make were accommodated immediately! The food was also great! The golf course itself is stunning and the perfect backdrop for photos. Highly recommend this venue!

solutely gorgeous, and they handle it all, the food and coordinating with your vendors, and even have relationships with several bakeries to choose your cake from. The whole process couldn’t be smoother, Caitlin is a joy to work with, she answered every question and concern we had. Chef Matt is phenomenal at what he does. From our food tasting to the week of the wedding he made sure every detail was perfect. Our friends and family are still talking about the delicious food a month later! Abby was my bridal concierge and she was so attentive, I didn’t have to worry about a thing except just enjoy our wedding day! The entire team at Great River is incredible. We highly recommend Great River for any special event. They will certainly make it very special and memorable!

essional - they made us feel cared for and helped us enjoy the planning and the big day. They also worked great with our other vendors, making the day run smoothly. The food at Great River is also something that our guests keep complimenting. We initially met with the chef, who explained all the dishes and helped us create the perfect menu. All in all, without hesitation, we highly recommend Great River as a wedding venue! Thank you!

ost event, everyone was kind, professional, and extremely helpful. Our guests loved the dinner and we loved the fact that we could offer four meal options. Don’t sleep on their chicken- it is the best catered chicken I’ve ever had. The coordinators and bridal concierge team handled everything for us including set up, clean up, running the rehearsal, and making sure everyone was where they were supposed to be throughout the day. It absolutely poured all day, and they made the rain locations feel like the original plan. Caitlin kept me calm when things had to change, and Madison & Lucy made sure I was dry and warm during any down time. They even made sure my husband and I had water while we were taking endless pictures! I can’t say enough about Great River.

hat is where we were getting married and we are so happy with our decision. I can't say enough good things about it! The entire staff was wonderful to work with! I was in good hands and no matter how many questions I asked (there were a lot!) Caitlin always answered. When we had our taste testing we were blown away by Chef Matt, he sat down with us and went over everything with us, one on one. Everyone is still raving about the food! Our bridal concierges were AMAZING! They were so attentive and sweet. On the day of the wedding everything was set up for us exactly how we pictured it. Due to the weather, we had to have the ceremony and cocktail hour in the breezeway, which is a beautiful space. They transformed the ceremony space into cocktail hour in less than 5 minutes and it was flawless! I felt ZERO stress the entire day! We couldn't be happier with choosing Great River!

our initial meeting with them, I went back with my mom a few weeks later and they happily walked us around a second time so that my mom could see everything. I was not expecting that, and it was really nice that they took the time. The coordinator we worked with was great. We emailed her so many times with questions. We had a couple of unique requests, one for the ceremony and one for the reception, and they were happy to accommodate us. They set everything (seating cards, favors, guest book, etc.) up in the banquet room perfectly. It looked so good! I can't say enough good things about our bridal concierge that was with us on the day of from beginning to end. She was absolutely wonderful and so attentive. Their food was amazing as well. We got to taste test a set of food choices ahead of time and they were all really really good. We only heard compliments from our guests regarding the food, including the late night snack we chose. Don't sleep on the late night grilled cheese, I cannot tell you the number of guests that raved about these! At the end of the night they helped pack up any gifts and cards to send home and they happily held on to any decor items until the next day when we could come pick them up. I truly don't think there is one thing that I would have changed about the day, they were flawless!

plan it was terrific! I would highly recommend for any special occasion!! It was beautiful!! Everyone loved it!!

wedding and great River provided so many “extras” to help decorate! I also really appreciated the vendor list we received when we booked our venue, that was so helpful! I would recommend this venue to anyone!