Anyone live near Mohegan Sun/Foxwoods?

[dakcp2001]

I am trying to find a place to do a small wedding ceremony SUPER close to one of the casinos so that I can have a reception at the casino. I am leaning toward Mohegan Sun, I don't know CT very well, so I need some help!

KNow any wedding locations really close to one of the casinos? Or an outdoor place for a ceremony only near MOhegan or Foxwoods?

PS you cant have a legal ceremony on the casino property since it is a reservation.

 

[brittsmum1998]

While I'm not sure if this is part of the reservation or not, at Foxwoods they have a hotel called Two Trees Inn. Its very pretty I believe there is an outside area. Its only 5 minutes tops ride to the casino and actually has shuttles 24/7 from the Inn to the casino and back. You can actually see parts of the casino from the hotel. It may be worth looking into. Good Luck.

 

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Mohegan Park is close to Mohegan Sun and is popular for weddings and the rose gardens in June is a great sight.

What about Gilette's Castle State park? Not sure if they allow weddings but that might be nice.

Mystic Seaport again not sure if they allow it but might be nice.

I lived 20 mins from Mohegan Sun and worked in their reservations department before moving down to Orlando. I also frequented Foxwoods and think either property would be nice for a reception. I would go with which gives you the best bang for your buck and whose planners you feel work with you the best or seem to mesh with you.

But if you go with Mohegan if she is still there I know Chef Lucia woud make you an awesome wedding cake if you want something a little different try the Strawberry shortcake I loved being able to taste all the new flavors she was working on!

If you need any help or suggestions about places or working with the casinos let me know I can try and answer anything you may need.

We had an event at Foxwoods and they were amazing as well, their property is huge! I missed the new MGM opening by moving down here and want to try that soon.

 

[Kimberle]

Yes! This place is BEAUTIFUL!!

www.thespaatnorwichinn.com

We spent the w/end for my SIL's 40th bday. There were a couple weddings going on. It's very close to the casino's.

 

[Bren's Mom]

I must add, though, that someplace like the Norwich Inn isn't going to let you get married on their grounds for free if you're not having your reception there. So be prepared to pay!

And something else to consider is weather. If you're planning an outside wedding, say at a park, you will definitely want a backup plan.

We live in CT and have spent many hours at both casinos...and I would not ever consider getting married at Foxwoods. It's just not nearly as pretty and elegant as Mohegan. And there are always LOTS of kids running around Foxwoods. JMO.

Have you contacted the wedding planner at Mohegan Sun to see if he/she has any ideas?

"To coordinate a memorable event on your wedding day or to receive more information on Mohegan Sun's Wedding Services, please contact us at 860.862.8970 or e-mail wedding@mohegansun.com."

If you don't mind an indoor ceremony I'm thinking you might be able to set something up in their 'Leffingwells' bar. It's on the 2nd floor and is a nice setting for a wedding I think. Don't know if that can be done but it might be worth asking. And their planner might have other suggestions even better than that!

ETA: Oops! Just saw that you can't have a legal ceremony on the grounds. Hmmmm...will have to do some thinking on that!

 

[disbridemimi]

Mohegan sun is beautiful. How close together are the two Casinos?

 

[Bren's Mom]

I was perusing the Mohegan Sun site ('cuz I love planning weddings! LOL) and their local things to do page gave me some ideas.

To get around the problem of having your ceremony at one place and reception at another IF there is a weather issue how about having a ceremony and cocktail party at one place...and THEN returning to Mohegan?

You can see if one of the local country clubs/golf clubs is willing to let you get married there. They generally have beautiful grounds and whatever space you'll have a small cocktail hour at can be used for backup.

Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug
(Baltic, CT)
860.822.6375
mohegansun.com/golf

Connecticut Golf Courses
ctgolfer.com

Elmridge Golf Course
(Pawcatuck, CT)
860.599.2248
elmridgegolf.com

Fox Hopyard Golf Club
(East Haddam, CT)
860.434.6644
golfthefox.com

Norwich Golf Course
(Norwich, CT)
860.889.6973
norwichgolf.com

River Ridge Golf Course
(Griswold, CT)
860.376.3268
riverridgegolf.com
Museums/Attractions

Another thought was a museum. Many have nice grounds, and of course, all have indoor spaces. They might not require you to have any part of your reception there, I'm thinking they might allow a small 25 person ceremony for good donation.

Lyman Allyn Art Museum
(New London, CT)
860.443.2545
lymanallyn.org

Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea
(Mystic, CT)
860.572.0711
mysticseaport.org

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
(Mystic, CT)
860.536.1216
dpnc.org

Gillette Castle State Park
(Haddam, CT)
860.526.2336
ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2716&Q=325204

Another thought along the cocktail hour idea was a vineyard/winery. Lovely, lovely grounds, all will have some sort of indoor private space in case of rain, and then work out a cocktail hour or wine tasting.

Connecticut Wine Trail
(Statewide)
860.677.5467
ctwine.com

Chamard Vineyards
(Clinton, CT)
860.664.0299
chamard.com

Jonathan Edwards Winery
(North Stonington, CT)
860.535.0202
jedwardswinery.com

Stonington Vineyards
(Stonington, CT)
860.535.1222
stoningtonvineyards.com

 

[dakcp2001]

Ill be looking them up all day thank you

 

[Bren's Mom]

You're welcome!

And be sure to update what all you decide to do!