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Saint Clements Castle & Marina
4.7 ★★★★★ 789 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Portland, Connecticut
Charming event venue built like a castle with riverside views, plus gardens and a ballroom.
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (860) 342-0593
- Website saintclementscastle.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
The setting
“Every inch of the venue is meticulously maintained, and the view of the Connecticut River was absolutely magical, adding an extra layer of elegance and charm to our special day.”
“The entire space is absolutely beautiful– both the outdoor ceremony space overlooking the river, to the patio for cocktail hour, to the beautiful twinkling chandeliers inside.”
Amenities couples mention
“We also had childcare at our wedding, and the venue was able to accommodate the kids upstairs in the bridal suite.”
“The entire space is absolutely beautiful– both the outdoor ceremony space overlooking the river, to the patio for cocktail hour, to the beautiful twinkling chandeliers inside.”
“The entire space is absolutely beautiful– both the outdoor ceremony space overlooking the river, to the patio for cocktail hour, to the beautiful twinkling chandeliers inside.”
“Their ballroom is beautiful too and has enough space for large weddings and large dance floors!”
“from our day of coordinator ( I forget her name), to all the wait staff, bartenders, and our bridal attendant ( Daniella), we did not have to lift a finger.”
What couples say again and again
“The entire space is absolutely beautiful– both the outdoor ceremony space overlooking the river, to the patio for cocktail hour, to the beautiful twinkling chandeliers inside.”
“If you’re looking for a venue that is breathtaking, flexible, and has a team that truly goes above and beyond, Saint Clements Castle is the place.”
“The whole team helped with setup, supported us through the event, and made everything feel organized and seamless.”
“We worked with Shelby and Geri, and they were both wonderful to work with from start to finish, from when we were choosing the venue through the actual day of the wedding.”
“The marina is beautiful, and our guests loved the food that was served.”
From the reviews
Cannot recommend this venue enough! We were BLOWN away by our experience getting married at Saint Clements. Truly our wedding was a dream come true. Their team went above and beyond to customize our experience.
My son Lucas and my new daughter in-law had their wedding reception at this establishment.It was one of the best venues I have been in.. Beautiful land to take pictures of the bridal party and of course the bride and groom.
Saint Clements Castle is absolutely stunning and their team does such an amazing job with weddings. We have photographed a handful of weddings here over the past few years and always get so excited when our couples book here. The food is excellent and the celebration spaces are amazing.
The venue is absolutely beautiful!!! Gorgeous inside and out. Love the water views and architecture. Attended an event here and it was fantastic. Food and drinks were great, staff was extremely friendly.
Getting married at Saint Clements Castle & Marina
Saint Clements Castle & Marina comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Saint Clements Castle & Marina
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Saint Clements Castle & Marina — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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