When you host an event at The Estate you are more than an honored guest: you are the exclusive owner of The Estate and a member of our family for the day. We allow you the freedom to design and personalize your event to your specific taste leading to a truly memorable event for you and your guests. Because we only host one event a day, you can choose the hours that work best for you and determine how you would like to use the space.

You can hand-select the caterer that fits your style and budget. Working with a caterer allows you to create customized menus that incorporate your personal ideas and the latest trends. We have a list of Preferred Caterers from which you may choose. You also have the flexibility to use an outside caterer should one of ours not suit your taste or budget, provided they meet our insurance and licensing requirements.

The maximum capacity for The Estate is 150 guests.

Yes, The Estate manor is fully heated and air-conditioned. Please discuss options for heating and cooling the tent with our director of events

Yes, The Estate is handicap accessible.

The Estate has an 11:00 PM end time (outdoors) with amplified music ending at 10:00 PM. Events taking place inside the mansion must conclude by 1:00 AM.

Yes, the manor is available year-round, while outdoor events can take place from May 1 through November 30.

Yes, of course. Please contact us to arrange a time when a member of our Events Team will walk you around the property and answer any questions you may have. Because weddings are on weekends, we are usually limited to giving tours Sunday – Thursday!

Absolutely, lawn games will be permitted on the patio and the expansive grounds of The Estate.

A member of our team is happy to help you along the way and can provide knowledge on what works and what does not. Our event coordinator will also be on-site during your event to take care of the building, coordinate with your vendors and oversee the timeline of the day.

Your caterer will clean the kitchen and clear the event space, and our cleaning service will provide a thorough cleaning of The Estate after your event. A cleaning fee will be applied for all events.

We have a 75-car grass paver parking lot available on-site. When hosting an event, we suggest you include a note to guests similar to the following:

The event takes place at a historic mansion. The grounds are part of this majestic setting and we have strived to keep as much of the natural setting as possible. To that end, we have avoided large, paved parking lots. Parking will be on a grass paver parking lot. We suggest using our drop-off areas for those with shoes not suited for walking on grass. Note: A solid surface parking area will be provided for handicapped guests.

You are welcome to use the wedding suites at The Estate on the day of your wedding. Wedding suites include a private bathroom with a shower, dressing room, sitting room, mini fridge, coffee/tea station, and a hair and makeup room. A safe is also available in the wedding suite for you to keep your valuable belongings while you are onsite. The Estate is not responsible for your personal items, so please use the safe while you are onsite.

The fee is based on a six-hour event plus one hour for set up and one for take-down, making eight hours total. The fee includes the use of the mansion & grounds, a sailcloth tent, tables and chairs for 150 guests, hospitality baskets in the bathrooms, a bathroom attendant, and parking. Additionally, The Estate provides wedding suites where the wedding party can get ready and keep their personal belongings for the duration of the event. The Estate also provides an Event Supervisor to ensure your event runs smoothly.

Ceremonies can be held anywhere on the property. There is an extra fee of $750 plus $5 per chair for setup and takedown.

You may use part of the allotted 6-hour rental period to take photos at no additional cost. If you need additional time, extra time may be purchased prior to the start of your reception to allow you and your wedding party to arrive on-site and utilize the grounds and the wedding suite while taking pictures. Extra time is available for an additional fee of $500 per half-hour.

We do not provide lodging; however, we have a list of lodging options nearby and can assist you with setting up reservations and room blocks for your guests.

Weddings are required to obtain a special events insurance policy, naming Events at The Estate, LLC as an additional insured, in the amount of $1,000,000.

Dogs are allowed outside as long as they are supervised at all times. Dog handlers are responsible for cleaning up after the dog to preserve the cleanliness of our grounds. You must inform us in advance and sign our waiver if you plan to include your dog on your wedding day. Service dogs will be granted access to the entire property.

For liability reasons, all overhead and column décor must be purchased from, and installed, by The Estate. We will connect you with our experienced lighting and decor specialist who can assist you with personalizing the event space to your style and taste.

Sky lanterns are illegal in Connecticut, therefore not permitted at The Estate.

For the safety of you and your guests, and to preserve our historic venue, we do not allow open flames inside the mansion. All candles in the sailcloth tent must be encompassed in a glass hurricane or container that extends 1 inch above the flame.

Due to the historic nature of The Estate, and the inherent risk of fire and/or injury with sparkler exits, The Estate does not allow the use of sparklers near the mansion. Please speak with our Director of Events when planning a location for your sparkler exit.

We will allow the use of biodegradable confetti on-site. The use of non-biodegradable material will result in an additional cleaning fee of $500.

Yes, although we strongly encourage you to work with our trusted entertainment partners. Please remember all entertainers must be pre-approved by The Estate before booking.

All vendors bringing equipment into our venues must provide us with General Liability Insurance for no less than $1,000,000. This includes but is not limited to, a DJ, band, photo booth, etc. The insurance must name Events at The Estate as additionally insured. Insurance certificates must be emailed to the planning team at least 1 month before your event. Entertainers will not be permitted to play at your event if they have not met this requirement.

All vendors must have their equipment/decor/flowers removed from the venue no later than one hour past the end of your event. Vendors may contact us directly if they have any questions regarding this policy.

The state of Connecticut liquor laws does not permit you or your guests to bring alcohol into The Estate. All alcohol must be provided and served by a Connecticut-licensed provider.

It is The Estate’s policy that shots are not allowed at the bar for the safety of you and your guests.

Our administrative service charge is not a gratuity. The fee is used to help pay for the services you will receive from us throughout the planning process and on the day of your event. This includes our venue coordinator and groundskeeper on duty at your event.

Our preferred payment method is a certified bank check, wire transfer, cash, Zelle, or Venmo. Checks can be mailed to or dropped off at 709 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512. 

Credit card payments are accepted only by Visa, Mastercard, or Discover. American Express is not an accepted form of payment. There is a 3.5% processing fee if payment is taken with a debit or credit card.

Scheduled payments will be listed on your contract and agreed upon when you reserve your wedding date with The Estate.