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                                                                                                                                                                                                       276 Middlesex Turnpike

                                                                                                                                                                                                       Chester, CT  06412

                                                                                                                                                                                                       860-526-5634

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Guilford Yacht Club Events by Gourmet Galley Catering are always ones to remember. Located on a secluded property along the picturesque Connecticut shoreline, The Guilford Yacht Club is a stunning venue to host your celebration. With a gracious lawn overlooking the water and large reception area with hardwood floors, we can accommodate weddings or special events for up to 160 guests inside or up to 300 guests under a beautiful tent on the grounds. Our venue is available for events to non-members and doesn’t require sponsorship by a member.

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When Bridget and Charlie got engaged, they knew exactly where in New England they wanted to get married. Charlie’s family have been longtime members at the Stamford Yacht Club, so a Connecticut wedding there was a no brainer.

A Big Greek Connecticut Wedding

On our first phone call, Bridget described how Charlie comes from a big Greek family and how the wedding might be just like the movie — minus the roasting pig on the front lawn. Like all big Greek weddings, this one happened in the Greek Orthodox church that Charlie’s family had also been longtime members of. Charlie’s Uncle would be their Koumbaro — which, in Greek literally translates to “sponsor”. In practice, he’d play a part in the ceremony and help to bind the marriage.

At their reception, Bridget and Charlie would enter for their first dance. This would, of course, being followed by Greek dancing to officially kick the night off!

Their Wedding Design and Vision

Family and sentimental value aside, the Stamford Yacht Club is the perfect setting for what Bridget imagined. She wanted coastal chic, without everything feeling too  preppy. The yacht club is situated right along the Connecticut coastline, where Bridget and Charlie would do their first look and enjoy their sunset cocktail hour with guests later in the evening.

Bridget and Charlie used the yacht club’s property to create a classic but modern wedding design. Small touches, like Bridget’s grandmother’s pearl necklace added to their classic New England style; while the color palette played into a more modern approach to the overall design. They decided on a jewel-tone color scheme, with the bridesmaids wearing a mix of navy, Bordeaux red, emerald green, and mustard yellow. The group was told to select a floor-length dress in their assigned color, but in any style of their choosing!

Guests would be welcomed to the yacht club lawn following the ceremony — the raw bar, of course, was a focal point along with their signature cocktail drinks. Following yacht club tradition, a cannon would be set off exactly at sunset and guests would be welcomed inside to enjoy dinner and dancing. Hues of blue and gold were used to complement the interior decor of the yacht club — also tying back into the overall jewel-tone color scheme. Sailboat escort cards and nautical rope knot table numbers all subtly added to the coastal CT wedding theme.

Full Wedding Weekend Coverage

With family and friends traveling to the wedding from all over the country, I helped Bridget and Charlie to capture the full wedding weekend! Beginning with their rehearsal, I was able to meet both of their families and photograph the group for their full run-through of the ceremony. The rehearsal is always a fun thing to see — personalities always come out without a crowd in the pews and everyone is pretty excited. Being there also allowed me to see the specific church setup and plan for how to photograph it the next day — where my second photographer and I would stand to capture various important moments of the ceremony; how I would light the room.

Following the rehearsal itself, I joined the families for the rehearsal dinner at The Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s . Toasts were given, wedding party gifts exchanged, and the group celebrated all that was to come the following day.

The Vendor Team for this CT Wedding:

• Venue and Catering: Stamford Yacht Club
• Florals: Sarah Holland
• Ceremony: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Stamford
• Hair and Makeup: Seraphina Divine Beauty
• Bridal Boutique and Design: BHLDN
• Groom’s Attire: Indochino
• Groomsmen Attire: The Black Tux
• Jeweler: Ohanian & Sons
• Save the dates: Minted
• Invitation Suite: Beacon Lane
• Reception Signage: Signature Cocktail Signs ; Table Number Signs
• DJ: Peter Valis and Amos Rosenstein

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Essex Yacht Club, on the Connecticut River, was founded in 1933 on the principles of friendship and a deep love of yachting. Then as now, our hope is to foster a community of enthusiastic individuals and families brought together through their enjoyment of the boating experience.

The mission of the Essex Yacht Club is to promote excellence in yachting activities among its members, including racing, cruising and off-water Club activities. To accomplish this mission, the Club has developed year-round member activities and programs to promote the Corinthian spirit, the fine traditions of yachting excellence, and the camaraderie of friendship.

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Pattaconk Yacht Club is a boat wedding venue in Chester, Connecticut, which might just be the ideal place for you and your significant other to get married. Offering a sophisticated and secluded property to host couples’ wedding celebrations, this stylish venue has the added bonus of some splendid natural views.

Facilities and Capacity

The main venue space can accommodate up to 125 guests, meaning it is an ideal spot for weddings of varying sizes - the extravagant, highly populated weddings can find a home here as easily as the more intimate, elopement-style weddings. The indoor space has a lot of room, ensuring an airy and open feel. With polished flooring, large windows that look directly over the waterfront, as well as spotlights and fans overhead, the space comes alive to suit the couple’s wishes. Outside, there is ample room for the guests to drift towards as the day edges towards night. Imagine taking a stroll around Pattaconk Yacht Club’s grounds on a fine summer’s evening, as you bask in the joy of being newlyweds. An outside deck area with seating brings you closer to the water, while guests can even take a stroll down the wooden dock to watch the yachts sailing by.

Services Offered

Conveniently, this venue is open to those who are not members of the Pattaconk Yacht Club, so it has a welcoming and open atmosphere. What’s more, the staff can make themselves available to help create custom designs for each wedding that takes place here. So, their work can ensure that the wedding you plan at Pattaconk Yacht Club is very different to all those that took place there before.

As Pattaconk Yacht Club is operated by David Alan, they can provide on-site catering. The cuisine on offer is cooked using fresh, quality ingredients, so that you and your guests can bask in the ambiance of exceptional meals that don’t compromise on taste or presentation. The business’ chefs take great pride in producing meals fitting of that once-in-a-lifetime wedding-day meal.

Nestled against the Connecticut River, this venue has the luxury of a natural attraction that provides a serene setting. Not only is the property itself a sight to behold, but the surroundings and landscaped design, with white picket fences and expansive lawns, provide you with room to breathe and enjoy the day.

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