Wickham Park

Garden / Outdoor in Manchester, CT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $6k–$7k est. rental for 120 guests
• Capacity: up to 150 guests
• Services: Venue rental only
• Address: 1329 Middle Turnpike West

Wickham Park, located at 1329 Middle Turnpike West in Manchester, Connecticut, is a 280-acre non-profit private foundation established from the former estate of industrialist Clarence H. Wickham. The property features nine themed gardens, including the English Garden, the Irish Garden, and the Hilltop Garden, which overlooks the Hartford skyline. For receptions, the venue offers the Cabin at Hilltop Garden—a rustic log cabin featuring wood floors, exposed beams, a stone fireplace, and an attached dining tent—as well as the Emerald Room, a stone-sided hexagonal building with wood cathedral ceilings. Receptions can seat up to 150 guests, with packages including tables, Chivari chairs, setup and breakdown services, a wedding rehearsal, and support from an Events Director, Venue Manager, and Wedding Ranger. Catering and bar services are not provided by the venue, requiring couples to hire an approved licensed caterer.

Food

Catering is not provided by the venue. Couples must hire an approved licensed caterer.

Packages

• Venue Rental: Emerald Room: $5,250-$5,750; The Cabin: $6,000-$6,500 depending on day of week
  Includes: Tables and Chivari chairs, Set up and break down of tables and chairs, Events Director for site plan and walk through, Venue Manager and Wedding Ranger, Wedding Rehearsal

Taxes and fees

• Emerald Room Rental (Fridays and Sundays): $5,250.00
• Emerald Room Rental (Saturdays): $5,750.00
• The Cabin Rental (Fridays and Sundays): $6,000.00
• The Cabin Rental (Saturdays): $6,500.00

Good to know

• Non-refundable deposit of $550.00 required at signing.
• Events are limited to an eight-hour increment of time.
• Bring-your-own alcohol is not permitted; must use approved licensed caterers.
• Sparklers, dry ice, fog, and smoke machines are strictly prohibited.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at Wickham Park cost?

Based on Wickham Park's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $6,000–$7,500. It's a venue rental, so catering and bar are priced separately. Your actual quote will depend on date, season and final guest count.

How many guests can Wickham Park hold?

Wickham Park can host up to 150 guests seated.

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