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Saint Clements Castle & Marina
4.7 ★★★★★ 789 Google reviews · Castle wedding venue in Portland, Connecticut
Charming event venue built like a castle with riverside views, plus gardens and a ballroom.
Plan your visit
- Lodging stay overnight on-site — couples and the castle's own info mention accommodations; ask how many rooms and whether the wedding-night suite is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 860-342-0593
- Website saintclementscastle.com — most castles 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
“All of our guest had nothing but great things to say about the venue and the staff treating them like royalty!”
“The whole place feels like you stepped into a fairytale with stunning castle architecture, gorgeous gardens, and the Connecticut River just flowing right alongside it all.”
“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.”
“We had our wedding in the Waterford Ballroom on July 14, 2024, and it was probably the best decision we made to hold our celebration at Saint Clements.”
Inside the castle
“We had our wedding in the Waterford Ballroom on July 14, 2024, and it was probably the best decision we made to hold our celebration at Saint Clements.”
“We also had childcare at our wedding, and the venue was able to accommodate the kids upstairs in the bridal suite.”
“It transformed ❤️ it was giving small chapel vibes.”
“There are so many amazing spots for photos: the sunken gardens, the stone courtyards, the tall trees, and of course that incredible water view.”
“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.”
“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.”
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
A castle wedding is the once-in-a-lifetime, storybook kind — the grand staircase, the ballroom, the gardens and turrets your photos will live on forever. Castle weddings commonly run $10,000–$40,000+ depending on the date, guest count, and how much is included, so ask for a written quote for your season — Saint Clements Castle & Marina doesn’t publish a set price, and tiers move fast. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you’d actually get married — a ballroom that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you’ll want to walk the path your guests take from the gates to the ceremony to the reception. Second, bring your real questions: what’s included with the venue fee (tables, chairs, setup, teardown), the catering and bar policy, whether you can stay overnight on-site, the rain plan for a garden ceremony, and the music curfew. Fairytale dates at castle venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what’s open in your season before you leave.
Galas & corporate events at Saint Clements Castle & Marina
Reviews and the castle's own info mention galas, corporate events, or private parties at Saint Clements Castle & Marina — castle 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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