The Lace Factory

s plan and budget to create our dream wedding, but they exceeded expectations at every turn. Our guests couldn't believe we didn't work with a coordinator -- we didn't need one when it came to the Lace Factory because of Christine's attention to detail, genuine investment, and overall kindness. We got married on 11/11/22 and every day we hear from our guests about how much they enjoyed it. The food, the bar, the dance floor, and the organization were impeccable! I would recommend the Lace Factory to anyone!

om the start of our search, and I am so happy that we went with them. Their communication is amazing - there was never an email left unread, a text unanswered, and they welcomed my (hundreds of annoying) questions without hesitation as we worked through the planning process. This venue has so much personality and allows you to decorate and make it your own in so many ways. We chose to pair it with the Essex Steam Train to transport our guests and they are still talking about how awesome it was to this day. I will say, food was a very important factor for us in choosing a venue. The Lace Factory's team at Cloud Nine Catering took our wedding food to the next LEVEL! I am still floored by the creativity and skill coming out of their kitchen. Our guests could not say enough about how good the food was (and how much of it was served - not common for wedding guests to say that, am I right?). Above all, their staff are some of the most caring, attentive, and genuine people I met through our wedding planning process. It is obvious that they all love their jobs, and are actually excited about your big day (even if it is their 3rd 'big day' of the weekend). They made my husband and I feel so special and loved - even now, months after our wedding. We worked very closely with Andrea, Christine, and Alyssa - they are the best of the best out there! If I lived closer and could join their team, I would be begging for a job. All in all, there is nothing I would change about our experience with The Lace Factory. If you are on the fence about choosing them for your wedding, stop thinking and just book it already! You won't regret it, I promise. Thank you to Andrea and your team - we are going to cherish our memories at the Lace Factory for the rest of time!

ld do it all again! Have your wedding at The Lace Factory, you won't regret it!!

e! Christine & Andrea worked tirelessly to make sure our vision came to life! Our guests can’t stop talking about how awesome the day was!!! Thank you thank you thank you to The Lace Factory for making our day PERFECT!

open to all the decor ideas I had for the space. Tiffany, Alyssa, Kristina, Susan, and Christine were all so attentive, knowledgeable, and wanted to make everything perfect. Our guests haven’t stopped raving about how good the food was; as we were making our rounds, most of their plates were almost licked clean. The vibe of the space is antique industrial, and the added decor items make it so dreamy. We used the Essex Steam Train to bring our guests to The Lace Factory, and held our ceremony at Deep River Landing across the street from The Lace Factory. I would 110% recommend this venue if you are looking for an antique, historic vibe for your wedding!

ful and unique venue, their kind and attentive staff, and the amazing food! What we loved most about The Lace Factory was the variety of beautiful and unique settings for our guests. Our guests arrived at The Lace Factory by the Essex Steam Train. The venue is right on the train route, and works frequently with the Essex Steam Train to organize this unique feature. Our guests went directly to the train station, were greeted by cocktails, and then enjoyed a forty minute scenic train ride through the Connecticut river valley. They were dropped off directly in front of The Lace Factory. We held our ceremony outside in the courtyard enclosed by a beautiful garden. Our guests enjoyed cocktail hour both outside and inside by their beautiful wooden bar. For dinner, the ballroom opened up and the true beauty of the venue was revealed. Floor to ceiling windows bring in the most beautiful lighting, white brick makes it light and bright, and the venue offers beautiful “add on” decor such as hanging apple ladders with greenery, hanging edison bulbs, ceiling draping, and bistro lighting. The food at The Lace Factory is exceptional. We had our initial tasting in November 2019, and the food this October was even better than we remembered. The guests loved all the passed appetizers and the harvest table was beautiful! Guests dinner was exceptional. We chose the short rib, scallops, and stuffed mushrooms. The staff even went above and beyond to accommodate a few guests who needed special meals. Dessert was incredible. We had mini cupcakes, pies, and cannolis. Guests were obsessed. The beauty of the venue and the attention to details such as food is just the start of what makes The Lace Factory so special. The staff at The Lace Factory truly made the experience feel so personal. We worked with the The Lacetory Team for over two years as we planned, postponed, and replanned our wedding. They went above and beyond to make our experience seamless. They consistently checked in and were always easily accessible to answer my many many questions. On the day of, Alyssa was always by our side making sure we had what we needed. Andrea (the owner), went out of her way to make me gluten free cookies while we were getting ready and a gluten free cupcake at the reception. They made sure the day ran so smoothly. If there were any hiccups, we still have no idea. I would recommend The Lace Factory to anybody looking for a unique guest experience, effortless planning, and a great party!

ng that we dreamed of. The wedding was a success from start to finish. They were a well oiled machine. Impeccable service, delicious food , and a pleasant staff that was always approachable and very professional. We had the time of our life at the Lace Factory and we thank you!

to make sure all of our little details were in place and we had everything we needed for the big day. The venue itself is breathtaking and there are many options for tailoring the space to make it your own. The food and desserts were also incredible! Everything was displayed beautifully and our cake ended up looking exactly like the picture we provided. We would recommend Lace Factory and Cloud Nine to everyone.

, the lighting, the florals, the food (OMG the food), the staff, EVERYTHING was perfection. Our guests haven’t stopped talking about it and we’ve even heard from several people it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to😋. It was the hottest day of the year that day and last minute we decided to move our ceremony inside. It ended up being better than our original plan and people have told us it was the most intimate, special ceremony they've ever been part of, and my husband and I truly felt the magic too. Most of all, I need to brag about our INCREDIBLE wedding planner, Tiffany Zwart. There aren’t enough words to describe how truly amazing she is at both her job and just as a person. If you are thinking about getting married at the Lace Factory, hire Tiffany. You need to and that's it. Even our families are still talking about her and how smoothly the day went because of her. I could go on about how amazing our day was and I wish I could relive it a million more times!

nd supportive in the YEARS that we worked with them - through planning and then replanning our wedding due to covid. I used the word perfect more on the day of my wedding than any other time in my life, and that is due to the effort Christine and her team put into pulling off our vision and making sure everything ran smoothly. Christine was an absolute pleasure to work - she is professional and organized, but also funny, easy going and understanding if you (like me) are an indecisive bride, or just not too sure how the whole planning process works. ChristinA - my attendant for the day was so sweet and always made sure we had what we needed :) We would recommend this venue and team 1000x over. Thank you all again!

ne (the GM) was such a sweetheart to work with and listened to everything I had wanted. The food was EXCEPTIONAL! We received so many compliments from our guests loving the appetizers, main entrees, and yes..even the cake! The wedding assistant Alyssa, that ran around like a nut the day of to make sure we were happy and always had a drink in our hand and food in our stomach was the last perfect touch we loved! If you’re looking for a a unique wedding venue that your guests will NEVER forget..this is it! The only negative thing I can say is that with 100 guests in May, the space got a bit warm and people complained about the heat. Overall, did not matter in the end! To the staff- Thanks for making our day so special! ❤️

of the windows. The food was also delicious and not like traditional wedding food which we loved. We received so many compliments on the uniqueness of the venue. Such a great day!

c would be under control. It is not. The venue has a 150 person minimum but with state mandates if 18 days prior to the wedding the mandate is in place that we can only have for example 50 people, I then need to call my guests and tell 100 people they didn’t make the cut. As a result we have decided to cancel our wedding until it is safer to do so. With that being said, we contacted Christine Dickerson the general manager and expressed our concerns. They told us because we are breaking contract that we will not receive any of our money back. I could understand the deposit being held but the rest is ridiculous. We have paid almost $9000.00 so far. Super disappointed!

he owner was very accommodating and ready to work with us when we needed to make ongoing changes to our wedding plans. We were able to have an amazing night with several of our guests telling us how much they enjoyed all the food, and especially the s’mores bar. They catered to our dietary preferences without any extra charges and had many great options! We'd definitely recommend checking them out -- you can even take a historic steam train with your guests directly to the venue at Deep River Landing.

is year. Then, will all of the unknowns in CT, we moved our wedding, once again, to September 2021. Tiffany and the Lace Factory crew have gone above and beyond with helping us move our wedding. It's a difficult time for the wedding industry and couples and they have been nothing short of amazing! We have the option for a small ceremony, which we are doing in August and they are so accommodating and helpful. I highly recommend The Lace Factory, they are amazing!

for (industrial / bohemian). The staff was personal and organized and just beyond stellar with the way everything was handled from visits to tastings to decor meetings etc. They also went above and beyond on the day of our wedding and ensured everything went perfectly. They were able to accommodate any requests we had and made everything for that day perfectly tailored to us. The food was outstanding and we loved that everything was done in-house. We just could not speak more highly of our experience with TLF and would do the whole day all over again if we could (and we wouldn't change a thing!)

wever, I only gave them four stars because the day of it felt like certain things were not accurately portrayed to us. For example, our wedding was on a hot summer Saturday and while the venue says the inside would be air conditioned that was not the case. It was extremely hot and uncomfortable for our guests- especially those at the back of the reception room. In addition, we were told our cocktail hour and harvest table would be outside but again we were not told that if they deemed it too hot that would be moved inside without our knowing which impacted certain add-ons we had originally chosen (i.e string quartet and drapes within the dining room). These are small details, but important to know when choosing a venue! Overall, it is a wonderful venue where you will have a beautiful background to start your life together!

l and go smoothly this is the place - MOB approved! In one word - Confidence! You knew all would be right. A special thank you to the owner for rolling up her sleeves and working elbow to elbow with her incredible staff to put on a truly memorable event. Her example and expertise was greatly appreciated. A class act!

ne are incredible. They were so helpful in the planning process and took care of everything for us the day of. (They also made our 'grrr-oomsmen' feel right at home with all the attention) :-) To The Lace Factory team: Our experience was truly amazing. Thank you for taking such good care of our family & friends. You truly made our dream day a reality. We will forever be grateful. - Rob & Jess Yazdzik

e food was VERY good and they put a lot of effort into the presentation - it is definitely not your average wedding food. They know how to run a wedding at the Lace Factory - you are in very good hands there. The night of our wedding everything was very organized and went perfectly. I highly recommend the Lace Factory.

le details, which took the day from really great to absolutely perfect. They boxed up our leftovers in such a thoughtful way- a little bit of everything so we were able to try and taste everything the next day (let’s be honest, we didn’t eat a whole lot day of…). The packed our car for us at the end of the night so all we needed to arrange was for someone to stop by in the morning and drive it home. They added small little details to the décor that was perfectly “us”. Overall, we felt like our wedding day went so well because of Tiffany, Nicole, Andrea and all the other staff at The Lace Factory. We cannot thank you all enough. One note- there is limited parking at the venue (it fits around 40 cars), but there are many alternatives- just something to keep in mind!

e love of my life. Not only was the space gorgeous by itself, the LF team really went above and beyond to make our vision come alive. We HIGHLY recommend using their décor planner (Tiffany) who was a lifesaver the month before our wedding. They have wonderful pieces to include in your décor including a large lantern for cards, apple baskets, chandeliers, etc. LF provides guests with an experience. We used the steam train as a way for our guests to arrive and they loved it. The Lace Factory also allows couples to show their unique side and highlight special events that mean a lot to the bride and groom. If I could give over 5 stars, I WOULD! Absolutely glowing review and I wish I could relive our wedding again and again. Great job. Thank you so much Lace Factory!!!! Love, Eric and Julia

enery surrounding the main hall, we also knew decor would be minimal. Every last detail was handled with care. Andrea, Tiffany and her incredible team communicated with us every step of the way. I couldn't imagine anything else for our big day. It was absolutely amazing–everyone is still raving about it!

e, I just like to save what I like). Fast forward to 2016, I got engaged and knew I had to check out this venue!! We both wanted something unique and non-traditional, the not your typical "Wedding Factory" type of weddings that get you in and out, the same and mundane. I loved it from the first time I visited. The building was unique and the big windows encompassing the entire room are amazing. The venue was like a canvas that they let me make my own which I was grateful for. I didn't get to eat my food the day of the wedding, but everybody was raving about how amazing it was. I got to enjoy my leftovers and cake the next day, and it still tasted great! All the girls were helpful and made it easy for me to project my ideas into reality. Thank you for an unforgettable day!

those photos, I knew it was the only place I would ever want to get married when the time came for me. When my fiancé proposed in May of 2017, we almost instantly went to visit and I just hoped and prayed he loved it as much as I did. He did!! We had our wedding on 9/28/18 and I must say, it was the most beautiful and perfect wedding I have ever been to in my entire life! Yes I am probably a little biased, but even most of our guests agreed! Our florist certainly helped by creating my dream, but TLF is truly just a magical and beautiful space. It’s rustic, yet whimsical, romantic and just perfect. There are many options for you to choose from regarding food, decor, tables/chairs, drinks, activities, etc. They really let us customize our wedding by allowing our florist to go over the top, we customized our menu by adding additional courses and allowing my fiancé to get his own menu given his medical condition, we had a donut bar for our guests, a cigar bar for our guests, a personalized slideshow of family members that have recently passed, and even ended our night with a sparkler exit. They even got my fiancé his own cake knowing he was restricted and couldn’t have our wedding cake and they allowed us to bring in our own Italian cookies as part of our family tradition. There are a few restrictions with the noise and the transportation/parking, but you can work through those by communicating with Andrea and using the Essex Steam Train (which I’ve heard is pretty cool). I would 100% recommend TLF to anyone and everyone. We wish we could get married all over again as it was truly the most magical day of our lives. -Austin

gorgeous, and you can really make it your own. The key, though, is the staff, who really know what they are doing. Andrea, the owner, worked with us on some unique hanging decor elements and let me design the cake and provide my own sugar flowers (I'm a former pastry chef and a little picky), and it was all executed flawlessly. Christine and all the staff at the office were great to work with, and you knew they weren't forgetting any details. It made the process so much easier. On the day of, the service staff was amazing, and Nicole, our captain, made sure we always had food and beverages (which was much appreciated - no horror stories of going hungry at our own wedding for us!). Oh, the food! Best wedding food ever! All the guests raved about it. Their cakes are amazing as well (so many good flavor options, too...and again, I am so picky when it comes to cake!). Everything about our reception was absolutely perfect - we wouldn't change a single thing. With all the details that go into it, I know it was so crucial to have such a well-run operation, and we were so glad we chose the Lace Factory!

Alesha, Christine, and Alyssa for all of their help on our wedding day. Cloud Nine Catering is delicious and my pumpkin chocolate chip wedding cake was to die for. Tiffany from Brides on Cloud Nine made the venue look beautiful and took care of all the decor details that day. I walked into the venue ready to eat, drink, and dance without a worry in the world. The Cloud Nine Team and the Lace Factory are for sure a venue you should consider!

g Tiffany are the absolute best! Side note: I highly recommend Tiffany for your day of coordinator! She is the absolute best, kind, patient, and detail oriented! Everything is customizable, so you get exactly what you want. Book TLF today! :)

utiful, intimate and unique the space was. The food was delicious and the owner, Andrea, and staff at The Lace Factory were on top of every detail. We felt like the whole team wanted our day to go perfectly. There is plenty of space at this venue to be creative with decorations, and they have many different options available for you to include. We hired Broadturn Farm as our florist, and they did a stunning job creating beautiful arrangements that were true to the venue. We definitely recommend reaching out to them if you want gorgeous flowers! We hired Tiffany Zwart as our weekend wedding planner, and we cannot say enough amazing things about her! She was beyond supportive in helping us organize the details of our weekend, and she was super quick to respond to any questions we had leading up to and during the wedding. She has a calming and kind energy, which made her even more of a pleasure to work with. We can't picture how the wedding planning process would have went without her help, and we are so appreciative of her expertise! We are looking forward to visiting The Lace Factory for a Sunday brunch soon!

was our day of wedding go-to and she was fabulous. So helpful and didn’t want you to life a finger to do anything - they truly want you to enjoy your day. Brought us champagne and appetizers during our photos (we did a first look) and the whole wedding party loved that.

so unique and stunning and the staff is beyond incredible. They were so helpful throughout the entire planning process, and so responsive to my many questions:) Andrea, Nicole and Melissa were beyond amazing to work with and every one of my guests raved about the food, the service and the decor. My wedding day was beyond anything I've ever dreamed of, and it is in large part because of the staff at The Lace Factory and Cloud Nine Catering. I can't recommend them enough.

he owner and team there are hands on and so helpful. They ensured we knew everything prior to the day and our day of Captain was there throughout the whole day to ensure everything went smoothly. I honestly cannot say enough good things about this venue. The other amazing part is that they own the catering company- so everything is all in one. Made it so easy to plan and execute! Truly was the most amazing day!!

ommented on how pretty and unlike any other wedding they had been to before. You have to use Cloud Nine Catering as the caterer, and the food was amazing! We heard from so many guests afterwards how much they loved the food and the cake. Most of all, the staff at the Lace Factory was AMAZING. We had Melissa as our day of supervisor and Mara as our personal attendant. They eased my anxiety so much by making sure all of the decorations and every little detail was set up exactly how I envisioned! They made sure my husband and I got cocktails during cocktail hour even though we were off taking pictures, that our food was hot and that we made sure that we sat down to actually eat. They packed up everything at the end of the night for us in a car that we left overnight so that we could leave right after the wedding for our after party and didn't have to worry about it at all! We LOVED our wedding at the Lace Factory and were impressed by the staff's attention to detail. We felt so taken care of the whole night, everything went perfectly!

mate, just what we were looking for. Secondly, the staff at The Lace Factory took such great care of us through out the process. They took detailed notes, made suggestions that helped round out our vision, and were incredibly easy to work with. Lastly, the food was delicious and their presentation was beautiful. We cannot be any more happier with how our wedding turned out and a lot of that is due to the entire staff at The Lace Factory/Cloud Nine.

tion. When I found pictures of a wedding held at the Essex train yard and Lace Factory, I woke my now husband up out of a dead sleep to tell him this is where we had to get married (we weren't even engaged yet! haha!). Almost two years later, we had our ceremony at the Essex Steam Train Yard, where our guests boarded the train to take to and from our reception at The Lace Factory (TLF). This reception venue is nothing short of stunning. It's a total blank canvas, which is something I loved, but I'm sure can seem intimidating to most. I already had a vision in mind prior to walking into even my first meeting, and the girls at TLF, Andrea, Courtney, and Tiffany, helped to keep that vision alive, but also brought me back down to earth at times to make sure the night would flow smoothly (and it did!). From the staff member designated to making sure the bride and groom are hydrated and fed to the catering staff who got individually prepared meals out on time...we can't say enough about how flawless our day was. We did not stop receiving calls/texts about how wonderful, fun, beautiful, (the list goes on!) our wedding was, and we know we have the team at TLF to thank for that. That being said, there is one special person who we could not go without mentioning...Tiffany. If you have the means to do so, hire Tiffany. She's the master mind behind Brides on Cloud 9, a wedding planning company that is affiliated with and works exclusively for TLF. She is by far one of the best decisions we ever made. Her kindness, attention to detail, and passion for her work are just a few of the things that make her an absolute joy to work with. Although we only hired her as a day-of planner, she was there throughout the process to answer any questions that came up and was present at every meeting to help guide us. I already knew the vision for my wedding, and my mom and I had a bunch of DIY projects that we wanted to create, but we needed someone there the day of who could execute them, all while keeping our day on schedule. Tiffany did every bit of this and more. My mom and I dropped two car loads of DIY projects off to Tiffany the Wednesday before the wedding and wiped our hands clean that night. I would have never felt so relaxed and stress-free going into my wedding if it wasn't for her. She did everything we asked of her (which was A LOT!!) and more. I could go on and on about how much we loved her, but I'll leave you with this...there are some people in this world who were meant to do what they do. They exude a kindness and passion that touches the lives of others and is carried throughout their work. Simply put, they make you feel the way you should, whether it be on your wedding day or not. This person is Tiffany. She made Josh and I feel every bit the way a bride and groom should feel, not only on our wedding day, but throughout the entire process, and for this reason and many more, we would never be able to thank her enough.

iling windows made the venue look amazing. The food was catered by Cloud Nine and was second to none for taste. The appetizers, the entrees and the desserts were incredible. The whole night was a huge success! Congratulations, Kelly & Zach!

ing your wedding here. And it WAS an old lace factory, a lot of history in this building. Their catering company, Cloud Nine Catering, was phenomenal and did a fantastic job as well! All around, a great place!

he transformation of the space, which is STUNNING as is, but the décor and set-up possibilities are endless. The pictures came out AMAZING, the food, staff, and service were fabulous and truly impressive. I can't say enough great things about the lace factory!

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made suggestions, pointed out a few things that we would have overlooked along the way, and made sure that we were well taken care of the entire time we were there. They listened to the vibe we were looking for and 100% delivered. I can't thank them enough for all of their help and hard work in making our day special. Our family and friends are still raving about how much fun it was and how beautiful the venue was. All in all, if you are thinking about taking a look at The Lace Factory, do it! You'll fall in love just like we did!

Lace Factory is classic and able to be customized. We had our ceremony at our 1830s farmhouse and then took the Essex steam train to The Lace Factory (this is something you can set up with the venue. The private train ride for us and all of our guests really top the day off and the price is fairly reasonable.) The staff at The Lace Factroy is more than accommodating to us on our day...we did not lift a finger. Christine delivered us appetizers and our signature drinks (which were some of the best mixed drinks I've had) while we were taking photos during cocktail hours. I never made my way to the bar once to get my own drink! The receptions space was amazing. The large windows that let in the best light and the wood floors really are just simply beautiful. The decorations just add to the beauty of the space. The food was out of this world. Fresh and updated. They do a beautiful job at making the food presentable. The space was large enough to fit all 165 of our guest comfortably. We had an awesome dance party! We also had a sparkler send off at the end of the night that the staff set up for us which was great. We are so happy we went with The Lace Factory for our big day! Highly, highly recommend if you are looking for a day that is unique, where you can be creative and wow your guests!

booking on the spot. The building offers so many opportunities to be creative with wedding décor, however, even if you didn’t put up one decoration – it would still be so beautiful. The whole Cloud Nine team also did an amazing job with our wedding. Andrea, the owner, Christine, our wedding supervisor and Maura, our wedding captain were so amazing on the day of our wedding. They helped to make sure everything ran smooth and we had absolutely nothing to worry about on that day. If there were any hiccups or issues – I have no idea what they were! It truly was the best day of our lives and that was in large part due to this amazing venue. We would highly recommend the Lace Factory and Cloud Nine to any future bride and groom! Brides on Cloud Nine/Tiffany: Hiring Tiffany for day-of wedding décor setup and take-down was probably one of the best choices we made for our wedding day. She was so amazing! Not only is she a sweet person, but she was so responsive with any question we had leading up to the wedding and made us feel very comfortable in the plan we had. She executed our very detailed and extensive wedding décor plan so perfectly – everything was set up how I had pictured it. We would highly recommend Tiffany and Brides on Cloud Nine to any future bride and groom! -Kara & Devon

ter than you could have imagined – what a miracle that is! The Lace Factory is undeniably a hidden gem! We were made a priority at every turn, and boy oh boy, did it translate to the wedding of a lifetime! From the premier service, to the exceptional food, to the venue’s charm, The Lace Factory wowed in every single way! The venue offers a backdrop that inspires creativity, a photo opportunity at every turn, and an atmosphere that is both welcoming and sophisticated. The ambience transported us and our guests into a magical universe. Our experience was phenomenal and our guests have been raving – for weeks now! We are honored to write this review on behalf of The Lace factory; they earned it! A special thank you to Andrea, Courtney, Anastasia, Christine and Kim who made a memory for us that we, and our guests, will never forget. – J & K

s people and as a couple. The undeniable charm and beauty of your building provides an incomparable foundation for events that are second to none. What truly blew me away on our wedding day was the unbelievable attentiveness and kindness shown by your entire staff. I felt tremendous comfort from the frequent check-ins from Courtney and Kim and the visible care that each staff member took in interacting with our guests. We have received endless positive feedback regarding the beauty of the facility, the quality of the food, and the overt love of all involved. Thank you for taking such good care of our family and friends. You truly made our dream day a reality. We will forever be grateful. I now love rainy days. Somehow, the rain and cold made the space even more romantic, beautiful and warm. With tremendous gratitude, Alyssa & Trev

perfect day the light was streaming through the large old windows onto the warm wood floors. The autumn plants were set nicely against the old brick and metal details of the exterior. Our guests took the steam train in and arrived across the street with the CT river as a backdrop. The original factory belonged to a family member and we were thrilled to see it brought back to glory for such happy events. Thank you to the staff for making what could have been an otherwise stressful day a dream.