Testimonials
Following are some recent notes we’ve received from our guests – we thank you for your gracious words!
My son had his wedding here! The attention to detail, quality of the food and beauty of the venue make this place tough to beat. All of our guests were raving about the beauty of the venue and loved their dinner. Even the wedding cake got rave reviews! I would highly recommend having your wedding at The Society Room!!
When I finally came across The Society Room, I had been searching for a venue for months with no luck for the time of year we wanted within our budget, nor could I find one that didn't require every morsel of my being and energy into bringing *everything* to their venue and coordinating it all. I'm not a party planner and I work long, stressful hours so it was really daunting to go "okay, let's plan a wedding!" I was ready to just throw it all away and tell my now husband that we were eloping to CO. lol Then enters The Society Room. From the moment I messaged to inquire about their space, they were quick to respond and actually provided me with the information I was looking for instead of wasting my time trying to arrange a phone call. We were extremely curious about the venue so we scheduled a tour. We were met by the owner, Jim, who is very friendly and honest. He showed us around his lovely space while explaining to us who they are and what they do. When we sat down to discuss numbers, he had a very upfront packet about what we can expect to get for the money we'd pay and he reassured us that the price we see IS the price and that there were no hidden fees which was amazing because all the other venues we had toured had hidden fees and add-ons that we didn't have a choice to decline. And can I say, (I know this is subjective, "affordable" is going to mean something different for everyone) this venue was so affordable! The value that you get for the price you pay is unmatched anywhere in the Northeast (trust me, I LOOKED EVERYWHERE). Linda was amazing to communicate with throughout the whole process, Jo Anna and our day-of attendant were amazing as well! Jo Anna had to hand my father our ring box while we were going down the aisle because our ring barer had handed it to her and I didn't even notice, she was so slick. Everyone at The Society Room was incredible, very attentive and on top of everything. My husband and I didn't have to ask for anything, our attendant was right on top of it, we always had food or a drink. Honestly, they are so far above any other venue that I've ever been to. You can tell that everyone that works there LOVES what they do, it's reflected in their care and efficiency in making your perfect day come true. We had an absolute BLAST and the FOOD is AMAZING!! I wish I wasn't so anxious day-of (good nerves!) so I could have eaten more. lol I'll be thinking about this food for forever. Our guests had an amazing time and they did everything we asked for, who could ask for more than that? If you can book The Society Room, do it. You won't regret it. Thank you all immensely for making our day come true (photos by Kimberly Norrod Photography).
The Society Room was a dream to work with. Every time I came back to visit I was struck with just how beautiful it is. It was really important for me when picking a venue to pick a place I felt like I didn’t need to spend thousands on decorating and could enjoy the venue raw if I wanted to, and society room did just that. They were so knowledgeable and were able to keep us on track throughout the planning experience. The team was all star for the day of. They were extremely attentive, made sure my fiance and I were getting food and always had a drink in our hands. They were really flexible and kept me stress free the entire day. The food was fantastic I got so many compliments on it and from particular eaters. A star moment was that our guests who like rare steaks were given their tender cuts and nothing was over cooked. We had a Thursday wedding as we are mixed cultures and had an extended wedding weekend. But I would absolutely recommend Society Room to any money conscious couple wanting to deliver top tier experience.
We got married at the Society Room on 11/2/24 and everything about this venue was perfect! Linda, Jake, and Judy were phenomenal to work with through the entire process. They worked so hard to make our vision and dream a reality. The space, service, and food were all top notch and our guests are still raving about the night! We give everything about the society room 5 stars!!
The Society Room is absolutely phenomenal! It is an absolutely gorgeous place and it fit my Phantom of the Opera themed/Masquerade ball wedding perfectly. The staff was amazing and kept everything on track. My bridal attendant was awesome and always made sure I was on track, had something to drink, and made sure I sat down to eat. She was very attentive and even helped me out with my secret performance. The food was top notch! Everything was delicious! It was hard to pick the hor'dourves and menu because everything was just so good! I don't personally drink alcohol but my guests said the alcohol was exquisite👌. The night went perfectly and I didn't want it to end. I had the most Epic wedding night there and all my guests are still raving about it. Everyone said it was the best wedding they've ever been to and nothing will top it.
We got married there this past Friday 10/11/2024 everything was amazing! Linda was amazing throughout our whole wedding planning process, our wedding coordinators made sure everything ran smoothly the day of, and our wedding attendant day of was amazing! We had so many guests tell us it was the best meals they’ve ever had at a wedding. Our cake by Donna was beautiful and delicious! We are truly so thankful for all of the staff at the society room you guys made our wedding day more magical than I ever could have imagined.
The beauty of this venue is top tier and unmatched. The coordinators are fantastic and work with you on every detail. Chris, Linda, Judy, and Jim (to name a few) are amazing people and you can tell they care about your wants, their business, and making sure your overall experience is exactly what you want. I am so happy that we were able to have our wedding at this wonderful venue. It gave the vibes I was looking for: elegance and warmth and sophistication! I would host all my events here if I could!
I am a lucky groom’s mom…love my DIL and her family, and was asked to be involved in the process of choosing the wedding venue, planning the event and many aspects of the entire wedding weekend. From the minute we all walked into the Society Room it was clear this was a special place, very distinct from the others we’d looked at. Our bride-to-be knew immediately that this was the place! Gorgeous old-world setting, elegant and beautiful with all kinds of special touches achieved through lighting, that staircase, and special details. Nothing stodgy or snobby, just beauty! We attended the meal tasting several months prior to the wedding so knew we were getting amazing food — it lived up to its billing on the big day. Drinks, appetizers, main meal were all delicious and served professionally. The staff was fantastic to work with throughout — although the bride’s mom was absolutely the point person here. My daughter and and I needed to get into the venue on the wedding day to set up flowers on the tables and Linda (and others) were incredibly helpful, opening the back room to us and offering us anything we needed to meet our needs. Can’t say enough about this venue and the wedding they helped us provide. Definite 5 stars!
The Society Room provided us with the wedding of our dreams. From the moment we walked in and met with Jim to tour the venue we instantly knew this was our venue. Jim was so nice and down to earth. One of the things we loved is there was no hidden fees or complicated math that needed to be done. It was a per person fee and then items you could add on if you wanted to! Linda was a pleasure to work with during the entire process. She was very helpful and always quick to respond. My husband and I were able to enjoy every moment of our special day and not worry about a single thing! The level of detail the collect is outstanding and they make it so easy for you! Judi is a miracle worker and makes sure your wedding goes off without a hitch. Rehearsal was quick and easy and the bridal party understood the process. Jonna will be your new best friend for the night. She is so kind and helpful. She checks on you often to see if you need a drink. She even brought us water while we were outside taking photos! The food is absolutely amazing!! Our guests are still talking about all the appetizers and the entrees. The champagne is out of this world! We added on the champagne tower and it was a great touch to cocktail hour. We used their table numbers and floating candle centerpieces, they were beautiful! They pack everything up for you at the end of the night and all you need to do is load it in your car! My husband and I can confidently say not a single thing went wrong at our wedding and there is nothing we would have done differently. The bridal suite is gorgeous!! And the grooms cottage is very cool. I can’t say enough good things about The Society Room. Thank you for giving us the wedding of our dreams and a night our guests and us will never forget.
The Society room is one of Hartford CT’s hidden gems. My husband and I came across this venue and the moment we entered the building we knew this place would be perfect to have our wedding. from the designs on the ceiling to the curtains on the window, everything was just perfect and we knew this would fit the vibe for our wedding. The food was absolutely amazing. All of our guest were happy with the service . The staff was amazing from the start of the process to the end. We can’t begin to express how happy we are that we decided to get married at this place. They made the planning process so easy they were very helpful and accommodating. everything was great we would definitely recommend this place for your special day!!!
Our wedding here was an absolute dream! The team is wonderful to work with and true professionals. They put us at such ease during both the planning and leading up to the day. The food is amazing and the location is spectacular! All our guests could not stop commenting on how gorgeous the space is. The team working with you on the day made everything wonderful where we were able to enjoy our day and not have to worry about the details.
The Society Room, managed by the incredible team of Chris, Linda, Jake, Judi-Ann, Joe, and Jonna, was an absolute dream – beautiful, unique, and a huge hit with all our guests (especially the out of town folks from Miami!) Their professionalism and guidance made the entire process smooth sailing for my husband and me. The food was a big hit and absolutely delicious! Even when we ran behind schedule on the big day, Joe and Jonna were there to ensure everything flowed seamlessly. We're eternally grateful to them for creating such a beautiful and unforgettable day for us.
Absolutely superb, from top to bottom, wedding venue. We had a March wedding at the Society Room, including an on-site ceremony. The venue itself is gorgeous, so unique, and the team does a fantastic job of utilizing all of its assets for a truly special event. The food and drink is unmatched; our guests are still telling us, a month later, how blown away they were by the cocktail hour and dinner. We had an excellent experience with all planning and execution staff; every person we came into contact with was knowledgeable, attentive, creative, flexible, and truly invested in our needs. We chose not to hire a separate wedding planner or day-of-coordinator, and because of the excellence of the planning staff and day-of-attendants, we had no regrets about this choice. There is a day-of-attendant assigned to the couple, and the planning staff communicate directly with all of your vendors (florist, officiant, band, etc.) in the immediate weeks leading up, which was enormously helpful. The ability to save money by not hiring a planner was a huge asset to choosing this venue. There is ample parking directly beside the venue and several hotels within blocks of the venue, which accommodated out-of-town guests very easily. Look no further than the Society Room for a fabulous downtown Hartford wedding.
Absolute Perfection!!! Had our wedding there 3/8/2024… I had the time of my life!!! The food was phenomenal… the venue was gorgeous!! Joanna the bridal assistant did not leave my side and got us whatever we needed. It’s been a solid week and I’m still getting calls about the food and venue. I’ve been to weddings where you have to hunt for bites at cocktail hour, not here!! Such an abundance fresh, great tasting food that no one will be hungry.. top tier service.. loved everything…. Wish I could get married twice just so I can have another ceremony there!!! Thank you Society room for a top notch experience… do not hesitate to book this venue. You will not be disappointed… also the wedding cake is included & a night at the Marriott, it was thoroughly the BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE.
The entire team at The Society Room was so professional, kind and helpful. The venue is stunning and so well kept. The food was amazing - people are still raving about it over a month later. We cannot say enough good things about the venue, staff and food/drinks. We would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone!
The Society Room was amazing from the initial planning stages right up and through our wedding day. The venue itself was stunning but the staff made everything flow so smoothly and they nailed every detail. The food was fantastic we heard about it for weeks later. It was a perfect wedding day we can't recommend them enough.
There aren't enough characters to describe how amazing The Society room team, venue, food, staff, and everything in between is. This is a dream venue. They have so many protocols in place that make the planning process SO seamless and truly enjoyable! Chris and Linda helped us tremendously, as did the many other staff members that helped us the entire way. Our families and friends could not speak more highly of every detail. And most of our loved ones have worked in MANY restaurants...some even run their own. EVERYONE was impressed. The food was literally insane. So perfect. WOAH. THIS IS A MUST HAVE FOR THOSE IN CT OR BEYOND! WELL WORTH IT. The VAULT!? They have a vault in their venue. The aesthetic alone is so grand and gorgeous. The fact there there is a balcony and multiple rooms that you guests can roam through was also the biggest plus. Everyone has such a fun time exploring and having all that space to have the best time. Like I said, I could go on! Thank you Society Room!
We are so happy with our experience at the Society Room! The space is so unique and was particularly warm and stunning for a winter wedding. The staff is very professional and incredibly organized. I felt confident leading into the evening that everything was going to run smoothly. On the day of the wedding I was really able to enjoy and not focus on the details because I knew they were taken care of. Food was delicious and service was impeccable. A real show stopper!