wedding shower locations

girl4sean

I posted below about my cousin and her "recommendations".  I'm not really loving her suggestions, so I'm looking for others in the Hrtfd area.  It will be small (30 ppl max).

These were the places she mentioned: Mill on the River, Adams Mill (location of rehearsal dinner), Jonathon Pascos, Chowder Pot, Nutmeg, and Apricots.

I say no to Chowder Pot, Nutmeg, and Apricots.

Any other suggestions?

jess98ac

If you're going to do a bruch, I really don't think you can go wrong with Adam's Mill.  They have a great brunch.  I went to one at First and Last in Middletown once, and that was good.  My sister went to one at Elaine's in Newington and liked that a lot, too.

DaniGirl1142

We had our Rehearsal Dinner at Mill on the River. It is one of my fav resturants.

girl4sean

Thanks Jess!  I'll check the others out.

wystiria6

can I ask - doesn't anyone think its weird that the bride is essentially planning her own shower.... sorry Cora I don't mean to stir up trouble. But as a MOH if my "bride" sat me down an told me where I could host a shower for her I think I would be peeved.....yes indeed!

 

to be helpful hmmmmm well there is the corner pug - they seperate off a portion. but from teh sounds of her choices might be too relaxed.

what about the avon old farms inn? I don't know what their prices would be.

too bad you aren't looking out Tolland way - we went to a shower recently at Monets Table that was awesome! had our own rooma nd the food was yummmmmy!

 

hmmmm where else....I know there are a ton of places in glastonbury and I am 100% blanking....

Shan&Kev7707

Angelino's in Vernon and Wood 'n' Tap in Rocky Hill have nice rooms for that size of a party. 

aes

A friend of mine's shower was at Baci Grill in Cromwell and that was pretty good.  We had a mini bachelorette for the same friend at First & Last in Middletown as jess suggested and that went over well too.

girl4sean

Wyst, you already know where I stand on this issue.  I'm trying very hard to be neutral here in case of lurking.  There are FAR MORE things I could say about this wedding and it's planning but I'll have to save it.  Everybody else, fee free to say whatever you want, I won't be offended.

LMAL18

The Inn at Middletown is really nice and the food is really good. They can definitely accomodate 30 people. We had a brunch there the day after our wedding.

The Baci Grill in Cromwell is another good option....we had our RD there and they have a really nice private banquet room in the back.

It may be out of the way, but the Riverhouse has a banquet room  (I think it's called the River Room) and it's really beautiful...and has a nice view of the CT river. It's down in Haddam though...but definitely worth it!!! (I had my wedding reception there).

jess98ac

I was thinking it, glad Wysty said it!!  If I didn't know better, I'd think it was my SIL you were hosting a shower for.

JessLC

Simsbury Inn and Avon Old Farms Hotel would be nice options if you wanted to come up to this neck of the woods.  They might be a bit pricey, but def less than Apricots.

When my mom was looking into it someone recommended the Pond House Cafe in Hartford.  I don't know anything about it but it might be worth looking into.  I think it is in Elizabeth Park?

girl4sean

Christy YGM!

wystiria6

Seriously I mean its one thing to be organized but its another to dictate an event that people technically do not HAVE to host for you.....

Cora  - Oh we so need to meet for coffee

KAG061876

Oh, I dont think its that big a deal to have the bride plan her own shower.

When I make OctBride throw me a baby shower I am totally going to plan it and let her pick up the tab.......kidding, kidding. We'll split it 80/20.....again, joking.

I think its absurd that this bride had the nerve to even start this conversation, let alone make "suggestions" about where to hold the shower.

ilovescottd

What about having it at somebody's house?

rose2b

Baci Grill - Cromwell

Confetti - Plainville

Grist Mill - Farmington

J  Timothy's - Plainville

Dukes15

I responded in your other post, but check out Bellini's, it was great!

lbd0603

I second the Inn at Middletown.  My bridal shower was held there and I had no complaints.

jeninct

Not a brunch place but my shower was held at Mainley Tea in Old Wethersfield - it was a great location, food was amazing (high tea was served -- tea sandwiches, soup, dessert and diff. kinds of tea depending on the course) and the place is your own for an event. Can def. hold 30 ppl and from what I understand was not too pricey.

alyssak

I was going to suggest Avon Old Farms Inn or Avon Old Farms Hotel or J Timothy's (their wings are great!)

MrsBonJovi

The Elbow Room in WH Center has a fantastic brunch. You can take up an entire room downstairs.

I also second the Pond House at Elizabeth Park. I believe it's on the WH/Hartford line. Amazing food!

Sandy09579

I'd have to 2nd Mill on the River...I had my baby shower there, my sis had hers there, and my friend just had her bridal shower there b/c she liked my baby shower so much.

They really do a good job and are reasonably priced.

 

Pretty_Coy

I went to a bridal shower this past weekend at the Trumpet Vine Cafe in Simsbury.  It was an absolutely adorable place and the food was yummy.