Saint Clements Castle & Marina
Unlike the colonial inns and barns scattered across central Connecticut, Saint Clements Castle & Marina puts couples inside an actual stone castle overlooking the Connecticut River, with turrets, a marina, and formal gardens built in 1900.
Saint Clements Castle & Marina is an estate destination wedding venue in CT, United States, hosting up to 300 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$24,000 (our estimate), reached from Bradley International Airport (BDL), 35-40 minutes.
About Saint Clements Castle & Marina
Unlike the colonial inns and barns scattered across central Connecticut, Saint Clements Castle & Marina puts couples inside an actual stone castle overlooking the Connecticut River, with turrets, a marina, and formal gardens built in 1900.
The estate sits on 10+ acres in Portland, about 20 minutes from Hartford, giving out-of-town guests an easy regional airport connection without sacrificing the sense of arriving somewhere distinct.
Aisle lists this venue for couples who want architecture and water views in one package, not a retrofitted barn.
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Was there for my cousin's wedding. Great venue, great views of the river. An overall amazing place
Jason Blonar · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$24,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$120 to US$200 per headAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Stone castle built in 1900 with turrets, a great hall, and river-view terraces
- Private marina on the Connecticut River available for cocktail hour or photos
- Google rating of 4.7/5 from couples and event guests
- Indoor capacity accommodates up to 300 guests with multiple room configurations
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PMRehearsal on the lawn overlooking the river
- 6:30 PMWelcome dinner in a private castle room
- 3:00 PMCeremony on the garden terrace
- 4:00 PMCocktail hour at the marina dock
- 5:30 PMReception begins in the great hall
- 10:00 PMSend-off with river views lit by string lights
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BDL · about 40 minAisle estimate
Guests fly into Bradley International Airport.
- Direct line
- (860) 342-0593
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How far is Saint Clements Castle & Marina from the nearest airport?+
Bradley International Airport (BDL) is roughly 35-40 minutes by car, and guests flying into smaller regional options can also reach Hartford in under 30 minutes.
Can the venue host both ceremony and reception on site?+
Yes. Couples typically hold the ceremony on the lawn or gardens overlooking the river, then move indoors to the castle's hall or an adjoining tented space for the reception.
Is the marina included in a wedding package?+
The marina and dock areas are available for photos and cocktail hour as part of most wedding packages, though exact access depends on the package booked.
What's the maximum guest count the venue can hold?+
The estate accommodates up to 300 guests indoors, with smaller rooms available for more intimate gatherings under 100.
Does Saint Clements Castle provide catering?+
The venue operates with in-house catering and event staff, which couples coordinate directly with the venue's team rather than bringing in outside vendors.
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Sources and booking notes
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