The Historic 1896 Lounsbury House is certainly not your only venue option in Ridgefield, and regardless of where you decide to tie the knot, the town itself has all the fixings necessary to make hosting your event easy. Especially if you’re not a local, it’s always a challenge to, not only find vendors, but also figure out their proximity to your venue. Not the case in this town…
On Main Street alone, there are a half dozen salons and cosmetic shops to choose from, a tuxedo rental store and florists galore. There’s a deliSH bakery available for wedding cake orders (the most important reception detail), and there’s even a little liquor store called Liberta’s for pre-ceremony toasts and post-party spirits. Of course, my absolute favorite shop on the block is Deborah Ann’s (www.deborahanns.com), which is an authentic chocolaterie that makes truffles filled with everything under the sun. As a self-proclaimed chocolate addict, I would recommend a little box of these heavenly chocolates as, perhaps, favors for your guests, but that’s just me.
There are several churches to choose from if you want to have a religious ceremony, and there are so many fab restaurants in town that you could host your rehearsal dinner in Ridgefield as well if you so choose.
The town is a hot spot for New York City folk looking to exchange their Big Apple atmosphere for country couture on their big day. The train ride from Grand Central Station to Ridgefield Center is a breeze making the travel a breeze for your guests. And there are plenty of cute little Bed & Breakfasts to recommend as accommodations, many of which are also walking distance to town.
When it comes to hosting a wedding celebration, I put Ridgefield in my top five CT town recommendations. For what it’s worth, below is a list of a few spots in each “wedding vendor” category that I totally approve of!
Salons (Hair and Nails) …
Shine (http://www.shine-salon.com/)
Bellisima Hair Studio
Full Service Spa …
Adam Broderick (http://www.adambroderick.com/)
Bed & Breakfasts …
Green Rocks Inn (http://www.greenrocksinn.com/)
West Lane Inn (http://www.westlaneinn.com/)
The Elms (http://www.elmsinn.com/)
Stonehenge (http://www.stonehengeinn-ct.com/)
Restaurants …
Fifty Coins (http://www.fiftycoins.com)
Bailey’s Backyard (http://www.culinarymenus.com/baileys.htm)
East Ridge Café
Toscana
Rehearsal Dinner/Reception …
Bernard’s (http://www.bernardsridgefield.com/)
Stonehenge (http://www.stonehengeinn-ct.com/)
CAKES (Yum) …
Patisserie Des Anglaise (408 Main St. Ridgefield 203-894-8482)
Chocolates/Favors …
Deborah Ann’s Sweet Shoppe (http://www.deborahanns.com/)