Waveny House

Historic Estate / Mansion in New Canaan, CT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $5k–$9k est. rental for 120 guests
• Capacity: up to 160 guests
• Services: Venue rental only
• Address: 677 South Avenue, Post Office Box 852

Located at 677 South Avenue (Post Office Box 852) in New Canaan, Connecticut, Waveny House is a historic Tudor estate built in 1912 for Texaco co-founder Lewis Henry Lapham. The mansion overlooks 300 acres of parkland with grounds designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. , featuring flagstone walkways, a fish pond, and a Walled Garden. Inside, the first floor contains a Grand Hall, Library, Sitting Room, and Dining Room that open onto a back patio, while the second floor houses two spacious Bride and Groom rooms with ensuite bathrooms. The venue operates as a raw space that seats up to 160 guests for a seated reception, with packages including round, long, and high-top tables, cushioned Chiavari chairs, dishes, and flatware. The bride and groom must select a fully licensed and staffed external caterer to handle food service.

Food

Venue is raw space; a fully licensed and staffed caterer would need to be selected by the bride & groom.

Packages

• Venue Only: Venue rental only; pricing varies by resident status, day of week, and season.
  Includes: Tables (round, long and high tops), Chiavari chairs (with cushions), Dishes and flatware, 2 spacious Bride and Groom rooms with ensuite bathrooms

Taxes and fees

• Rental Bond: $2,000
• Rehearsal (after closing): $125 p/hour

Good to know

• Curfew 1:00 a.m., 10 hours maximum rental.
• Music and bar must end at 11:30pm (Sunday 10pm).
• A fully licensed and staffed caterer is required.
• Tents are not permitted at this time.
• Guests are responsible for hiring glasses and linen.
• Police required (1 per 150 guest).

Common questions

How much does a wedding at Waveny House cost?

Based on Waveny House's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $4,500–$9,000. 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 Waveny House hold?

Waveny House can host up to 160 guests seated.

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