1754 House is a historic wedding venue located in Woodbury, Connecticut. The original house is believed to have opened in 1754 as an inn that welcomed travelers and locals alike. Since then, it has been the site of countless special, joy-filled occasions. Nestled in the foothills of the state, this venue offers an intimate setting for milestone moments.
Facilities and Capacity
When celebrating at 1754 House, couples and their loved ones can use the venue's two floors of private dining space to create lifelong memories together. To align with event needs and preferences, the spaces can be combined or used separately for customized floor plan options. The interiors can accommodate anywhere between 12 to 100 people for seated receptions or up to 150 guests for a cocktail style event. In addition to these charming indoor event spaces, those dreaming of open-air celebrations can avail of tented outdoor options. When the festivities wind down, couples and their loved ones are welcome to rest in any of the inn's 9 guest rooms.
Services Offered
1754 House takes pride in ensuring that each couple's unique love story is represented through all the details of their big day. The event team has curated a number of comprehensive packages that can be personalized to meet one-of-a-kind needs. For as seamless an experience as possible on the big day, they will be there to assist with set-up and clean-up services. Event items such as tables, chairs, china, glassware, linens, and more will also be provided. Their personable staff is dedicated to helping couples host truly unforgettable events from start to finish.
Our wedding ceremony and reception at 1754 House was everything and more that we wanted! We had our welcome dinner, ceremony, and reception there and from the first time we met with Cara (the manager) until we checked out the day after our wedding everything was amazing. Cara went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly and was what we had envisioned. Choosing 1754 House for our wedding weekend was the best decision we could have made! We also loved our suite and the ability to stay at the inn for the weekend. We will definitely be returning for dinner and likely our anniversaries in the future. I really can't say enough good things about them! Reviewed on 06-07-2023
Janice Stevenson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-10-2022 Excellent food, service, and setting. Reviewed on 02-11-2022
Hannah Dunscombe(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-10-2022 Heads up: this is a RAVE review, you will find no gripes here! 1754 House knocked it out of the park. My husband and I (from the Boston area) were looking for a small-town venue that would help us put on an intimate wedding (final total was ~65 guests), and the result exceeded our wildest dreams for a wedding. For one, 1754 House bundles SO MANY different services under one roof! If you are a looking for a venue that will cross off half a dozen vendors just by choosing them, consider this: 1754 House has an inn upstairs where our immediate families and close friends posted up for the weekend and got ready (these include multiple suites), managed by Cara; the cuisine is TOP of the line with Chefs Michael and David and everything they produce is a unique crowd pleaser; we did not hire a wedding planner, but Events Manager Brittany made it feel like we did, acting as our anchor, overseer of all dream plans, ceremony director, and the glue that held everything together throughout over a year of planning; AND we hosted our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception at 1754 House and had the option of choosing from three different dining spaces (a fourth event-specific space is in the works in the carriage house too).The whole staff fielded a number of curveballs with elegance, including an all-vegetarian wedding, pierogi as a late addition to the menu, a Ukrainian dessert shipped to them from across the country and expertly assembled onsite, and some pretty wild requests related to our decor (it was a library themed wedding so there was an obscene number of books to wrangle). The space itself is phenomenal, including outdoor spots for the ceremony, rooms that feel intimate with warm lighting and antique details, centuries-old wooden beams and fireplaces boasting years of character, and modern touches such as funky lighting pieces and super comfy dining chairs. The weekend of the wedding, we dropped all of our decor off, and like magic, it was all assembled exactly as we imagined with hours to spare. I know this is a long review! But I also want to give a shout out to the serving and bar staff, who are all super experienced and gracious and kind-hearted; we felt very well taken care of and always felt like we were on track. Same for the inn staff (some of whom straddle both inn and restaurant operations), including the manager, hosts, and housekeeping: they helped us make reservations, keep things looking sharp, deliver welcome bags to guests, and keep everyone fed each morning with muffins, oatmeal, fruit, coffee/tea, and other bed & breakfast type fixings. I could go on for days, but to summarize: 1754 House made our experience the best ever, and in general Woodbury is a beautiful community to spend a weekend. We live two and a half hours away and can’t wait to visit again soon! It’s worth the trip every time! Reviewed on 31-10-2022
Amelia Muir(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-08-2021 They were amazing! Brittany in particular was so helpful and responsive. My wedding guests loved the food and setting. Definitely recommend. Reviewed on 20-10-2022
Marissa Fiddler(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-08-2022 Our reception at 1754 House was incredible and better than anything we could have hoped for. Brittany and her team were outstanding and went above and beyond to make our reception and stay an awesome experience. Chef Michael made the most incredible food and even made sure to accommodate the dietary restrictions we had. From the beginning of planning to the night of the reception, 1754 House's event manager, Brittany, was on top of every detail and knew exactly what we needed to make the night perfect. Cara, the inn manager, made sure our family's stay was comfortable and that we had everything we needed while we were there. Overall, we could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding reception. My husband and I cannot wait to return for anniversaries and celebrations in the future! Reviewed on 26-08-2022
Lauren Bove(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-05-2022 Everything was absolutely perfect. Food was delicious. Event planner and staff couldn’t have been more gracious and accommodating. Reviewed on 06-06-2022
Meghan Bove(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-05-2022 Can't say enough good things about the 1754 House. They were able to make a small wedding happen with only three weeks notice. From appetizers to dessert, the food at the 1754 House was beyond delicious. The added bonus was the event planner, Brittany. She was so accommodating and calm - exactly what was needed. Charming country inn recently renovated. I would not hesitate to chose this as your event venue. Bonus - they are restoring the carriage house into a venue for larger events. Reviewed on 01-06-2022
As the inn manager at the 1754 House, Cara cherishes the opportunity to get to know each couple and help them plan their dream wedding. She carefully listens to understand their vision and works to make that a reality at our historic inn, set among the rolling hills of beautiful Litchfield County, Connecticut. Cara is kind and welcoming, responsive and flexible—and she takes great joy in making every detail perfect for a couple and their guests.