Connecticut is New England’s best-kept wedding secret: Gilded Age mansions, private beaches, vineyard valleys, restored barns, and sleek urban ballrooms — all within 90 minutes of Manhattan or Boston. With 15,000+ weddings yearly and average budgets now $65K–$105K, Connecticut wedding venues  deliver cinematic backdrops for every month of the year. This 1,000-word guide covers types, how to choose, seasonal secrets, top 2025–2026 venues, budget hacks, and answers your top FAQ