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Saint Clements Castle & Marina is a wedding venue located in Portland, Connecticut. This estate boasts 16th-century architectural elements that boost the ambiance of the stately manor. Couples and their guests will enjoy sprawling gardens, manicured lawns, and gorgeous ballrooms. Ceremonies can take place in one of our three riverview ceremony sites, accompanied by lush greenery and exquisite views.
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Saint Clements Castle is home to many elegant event spaces. The Prince Edward Ballroom offers coffered ceilings, stunning Firenze crystal chandeliers, wainscoted walls, a large dance floor, and Chivari chairs. This combination of beautiful accouterments creates a warm reception space. The intimate courtyard, original stables, and hand-crafted tavern bar add unique features to the space, allowing 260 guests to enjoy the atmosphere. The Prince Edward Ballroom comes hand-in-hand with a new river-view ceremony space, available for enjoyment as of October 2023. The Waterford Room has natural wood tones as well as a light and airy essence. The charming courtyard and Art Gallery compliment the Waterford Room with a 210 guest maximum capacity. The expansive back lawn may be tented for a continuous flow between an indoor and outdoor event space. Saint Clements Castle is a multi-function venue, with each ballroom having separate entries, courtyards, and ceremony locations. There are also restrooms and indoor / outdoor cocktail hour spaces.
The newest event space, River’s Edge Ballroom, is nestled in the Saint Clements Marina and offers an elegant nautical charm in the riverside setting. With the water front ceremony options and open-air dining and entertainment spaces, it truly is The ultimate "on the water" event space in Connecticut. While the exterior of River's Edge Ballroom resembles the character and charm of the restored estate, the interior provides details offering a beautiful blend of modern-chic and rustic elegance.
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Saint Clements Castle offers a range of services to make your wedding day go smoothly. Some of these include:
- Four and one-half hour premium brand open bar
- Champagne toast
- Wine service with dinner
- Hand passed hors d'oeuvres and harvest display
- Plated dinner service
- Buttercream wedding cake
- Dedicated Wedding Sales Coordinator
- Day-of Event Manager
- Wedding Attendant
- Table settings
History
Saint Clements Castle was completed in 1902. Howard Taylor was the brains behind the build, crafting it section by section with his wife Gertrude. At the time, oxen transported granite blocks to be used as walls. The wood found throughout the estate is chestnut and oak, and many hands played a part in erecting the house. Local Italian and Irish immigrants came to work on Saint Clements Castle each day, slowly transforming it into its modern glory. It was in the year 1993 that the castle was gifted to Saint Clements Foundation, Inc. This organization proceeded to restore the property with great care for future generations.
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Pam recently celebrated 23 years with Saint Clements Castle. Pam is your gal for booking any corporate or social events. Her proven dependability plays a pivotal role in the trustworthy reputation she has built with many clients. She leads the sales team by designing action steps focused on maximizing revenues, establishing corporate accounts and strategizing with the marketing and operations departments. Pam loves forming new client relationships while fostering valued long-term clients. Fun fact: Pam was married at Saint Clements Castle Fall of 1996, shortly after became the first wedding sales manager for the venue. Her family and faith hold a very important place in her heart. Put Pam on a mountain skiing or on a beach lounging and she is one happy camper.
"Pam was my point of contact throughout our 22 months of planning and she is AMAZING! No question was too hard to answer and no request too big. She made sure that things went smoothly each step of the way and I attribute every success of my big day to her, and the SC Team's hard work." Tenisha- Past Bride
Rebecca brings over 7 years of event and hospitality experience to the Saint Clements Castle Sales team. She graduated from the University of New Haven with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a concentration in Event Management. Rebecca has had a passion for weddings since she was a little girl playing dress up in her grandmother’s ball gowns pretending to be the bride. She believes that your wedding day is a very special day, which is why she loves helping couples turn their wedding dreams into a reality! Rebecca has an eye for design and detail, which is extremely important when helping to coordinate the most exceptional wedding day for you.
Outside of her career, you will find this entrepreneur designing bridal wear for her small business, going on various outdoor adventures with her fiancé and planning her very own special day which will be happening at no other place than Saint Clements in 2024!
Alyssa’s passion for the wedding industry came to her spontaneously after getting a job at a bridal salon and she has been in love with it ever since. She came to us in 2022 with years of experience working one on one with brides and is always looking to cultivate genuine relationships with the couples she is working with. She is articulate, creative, and engaging, which is the perfect combination to help bring your vision to life. She’s meticulous and lives by her “to do” list to ensure every detail is coordinated expertly. Her favorite part of the job is knowing that the couple will be able sit back and take in every moment of their dream wedding as it’s happening, stress free!
If you’re looking for her outside of work, you’ll most likely find her playing frisbee with her pup, getting lost in a book, or chasing after her tiny bestie – her niece!
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1 EndorsementI'm always happy to hear when a Bride and Groom says their venue is St. Clementss Castle! I know my photos will be beautiful! Every time I shoot there my creative juices start flowing!!! Makes me job easy- Suzy Bronson Avon MotoPhoto Avon CT www.avonmotophoto.com 860-470-7939
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