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We are a seasonal venue that runs May through October.
120 guests
The rental fee is $5000 for Weddings.
Non- wedding event fees determined by availability and event type.
The venue fee includes full use of the grounds for your ceremony, reception, and photos. No competing events will occur during your event. Planning guidance and vendor referrals, as well as layout and schedule suggestions, a rehearsal and walk-through the week of your event are included.
Tenting is highly recommended since New England weather can be so unpredictable.
Most Saturday weddings run approximately 5-6 hours. You have five hours for your cocktail/reception and an additional hour for a ceremony. Sunday or off-season weddings often begin earlier in the day. Non-wedding events are typically booked in blocks of 3-4 hours. Our team is happy to discuss accommodating your unique event schedule.
All weddings and events must wrap up by 10pm per City of Middletown noise ordinance.
Yes, there are a few options for the bridal party to get ready on the property. We also have an exclusive arrangement with- Something Mobile Wedding Suite, a mobile bridal suite! Ask us for details!
We include an onsite coordinator and a parking attendant at no additional charge.
Westfield Farm can provide on-site coordination for the day of your wedding. We allow outside event planners and encourage them for larger weddings and more complex events. Our in-house event team can help guide you with referrals and suggestions for planning your big day.
Yes, we allow our clients to bring in vendors of their choice with certain restrictions. Tenting, staging and lighting companies must also be approved. Please refer to our Preferred Vendor list for our other approved vendors. All outside vendors working at Westfield Farm must provide certificate of liability insurance with Westfield Farm listed as an additional insured. Please carefully review your rental agreement for further details.
Decorations are great so long as it is not a fire hazard and has been ok'd with us in advance. No open candles/ flames allowed.
Lighting needs to be ok'd with us in advance. We do not allow strobes, snow/smoke machines, excessive light rigs, or moving lights.
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We allow up to an hour for your ceremony rehearsal, coordinated by Westfield Farm.
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All alcohol must be served by a licensed vendor with a catering liquor license issued by the state of Connecticut. Your caterer can bring in alcohol and bartenders if they have a liquor license. Or you may hire a licensed service to provide the alcohol and bartenders.
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Yes, you should instruct your caterer on proper clean-up procedures as per the Rental Agreement. Decorations, gifts, flowers, and other decor should be packed-up and organized the same night as your event and removed from the space at the end of the evening.
As per the Rental Agreement, hosts are required to provide a one-day host liability insurance policy at their own cost. Even though all your vendors will be insured, this is an added layer of protection for you as the host. It is easy to purchase this type of insurance and we can recommend insurers. All vendors must provide proof of insurance as well.
A nonrefundable deposit and a completed rental contract is required to secure a date.