Bristol Event Center
Banquet Hall / Ballroom in Bristol, CT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $22k–$26k est. total for 120 guests
- Minimum: 100 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: 112 Century Dr
Located at 112 Century Drive in Bristol, Connecticut, the Bristol Event Center offers 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space connected to two onsite Hilton hotels. The main indoor space, the Century Ballroom, features crystal chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, and retractable doors that open onto an 8,000-square-foot landscaped Outdoor Terrace. An adjacent pre-function area provides two built-in bars and a wall-mounted LED screen, while the second floor houses two bridal lounges with private balconies. Five-hour wedding packages include a three-course plated dinner, a five-hour open bar with deluxe brand liquors, four passed hors d'oeuvres, a gourmet food station display, a celebratory champagne toast, and wine service. Overnight accommodations are available at the adjoining DoubleTree by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton, which provide more than 230 guest rooms alongside a complimentary wedding night bridal suite at one of the onsite hotels.
Food
Three-course plated dinner including appetizer, salad, and entrée. Includes coffee and tea service, four passed hors d'oeuvres, and one gourmet food station display during cocktail hour.
Packages
- Century Ballroom Bridal Package: $130-$160 — Based on season ($130/pp off-peak, $160/pp peak). Exclusive of 22% service fee and 7.35% sales tax.
Includes: Five-hour wedding package with 5-hour open bar, Three-course plated dinner (appetizer, salad, and entrée), Four passed hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and one gourmet food station display, Celebratory champagne toast and wine service with dinner, Complimentary wedding night bridal suite at one of the onsite Hilton hotels
Taxes and fees
- Service Fee: 22%
- Sales Tax: 7.35%
- Additional Bridal Package Hours: $1,000
- Digital Signage Creation Fee: $500
- Outside Cake Vendor Fee: Varies
Good to know
- Peak season (May, June, Aug-Oct, Dec) requires a minimum of 150 people for Saturdays.
- Off-season (Jan-Apr, July, Nov) requires a minimum of 100 people.
- Weddings on major holidays (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, NYE, New Year's Day) are subject to additional fees.
- Wedding cake is not provided in the package; couples must provide their own.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Bristol Event Center cost?
Based on Bristol Event Center's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $21,500–$26,500 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.
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