Connecticut Wedding Venues for Every Style

Planning your dream wedding in Connecticut? The Hops Company offers two of the state’s most sought-after wedding venues: The Lodge at The Hops and The Garden at The Hops. Nestled in the heart of New England, our event spaces blend natural beauty, rustic elegance, and modern amenities for a truly unforgettable celebration.

Explore Our Two Distinct Venues

The Garden at The Hops

Up to 300 guests

Surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant blooms, The Garden at the Hops offers a serene outdoor setting perfect for couples seeking a natural, romantic atmosphere. As an ideal rustic wedding venue, this space features picturesque gardens, charming pathways, and versatile areas that provide an enchanting backdrop for your wedding ceremony and reception.

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The Lodge at The Hops

400+ Guests

The Lodge at the Hops combines the warmth of rustic charm with the sophistication of modern elegance. Featuring a spacious indoor area with high ceilings, cozy fireplaces, and stylish décor, this venue is perfect for couples looking for an elegant wedding venue. Whether you are planning an intimate wedding venue or a grand celebration, The Lodge at the Hops offers a refined yet inviting space for your special day.

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Your Wedding, Your Way

We know no two weddings are alike. That’s why we offer flexible options and expert support to bring your vision to life. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a grand celebration, our team will ensure every detail reflects your style and story.

What’s Included in Your Wedding Experience

Planning Team

Leave the coordinating to us! Throughout this exciting journey, we're dedicated to assisting you every step of the way to guide you and ensure that your planning process is stress-free and fun.

Bridal Cottage

If desired, we have a “Bridal Cottage” available for use to spend the morning getting ready for your big day. Cottage amenities include hair/make-up room, dressing room, small kitchen, dining area and restroom.

An elegant salad of peaches and mozzarella, create your own customized menu at our wedding venues

Catering

Create your own customized menu with one of our preferred caterers. All menus are custom designed with each couple. Outside Catering Companies are not permitted.

Food Trucks are permitted upon approval, outside catering fee will apply.

A stunning tent wedding at The Garden at The Hops

A brides white bouguet on display in The Lodge at The Hops, a rustic, intimate wedding venue

A beautiful wedding ceremony taking place outside at The Hops Company Wedding venue. Both The Garden at The Hops and the Lodge at The Hops support outdoor wedding ceremonies.

A small, but elegant white cake that was served at a wedding in The Lodge at The Hops, a rustic wedding venue in Derby, Connecticut.

Some of the delicious food that was served at a wedding at The Garden at The Hops for a recent wedding in our Connecticut Wedding Venue

Why Couples Choose The Hops Company

Couples from across Connecticut and beyond choose The Hops Company for its unmatched combination of natural beauty, versatile event spaces, and exceptional hospitality. As one of Connecticut’s premier wedding destinations, we offer:

Two unique venue options for indoor and outdoor weddings
Convenient location—just a short drive from New Haven and Fairfield County
Flexible guest accommodations for weddings large and small
On-site coordination and seamless planning support
Customizable food and beverage packages

Plan Your Dream Wedding

Contact us today to explore The Garden at the Hops and The Lodge at the Hops. Let us help you create unforgettable memories in a setting that perfectly reflects your style and love story. Discover why we are the preferred choice for Connecticut wedding venues, and start planning your dream wedding with us.

Testimonials from Our Couples

Working with the Hops company was seamless and left my wedding planning mind at ease! Alexia, Anna and the entire team was extremely helpful from the start of our experience. The venue itself offers everything one would need for a one stop shop from ceremony to reception to after party. Right before our ceremony, the skies turned dark and Anna was confident it would only be a blip and the entire THC team was ready to transition under the tent if needed. She should honestly have a side job as a Meteorologist because she knew exactly how long the rain would last and provided me the extra boost of assurance I needed. The rain cleared within 10 minutes and we were able to do our ceremony outside despite my doubts. She kept me calm, cool and collected the entire evening and everything went off without a hitch. I can't recommend THC enough for making our wedding day perfect. Their entire team was extremely professional and well coordinated. Thank you again THC, it was an amazing experience from planning to execution!

Stephanie, June 2023
My husband wanted a brewery wedding; I wanted a beautiful wedding. We were lucky enough to stumble upon THC during our search and found the perfect culmination of what we both were looking for. The grounds are stunning, the accommodations are customizable, and the team, headed up by Anna, are tremendous. They have a back-up plan to the back-up plan should anything go awry, but most likely it won't. You won't be disappointed if you book this venue.

Laura and Bill, June 2023
We recently got married at The Garden at The Hops Company in Derby, CT. Alexia did such a great job making sure everything went smoothy. It was a beautiful ceremony and reception, and they worked with us to get everything set up exactly how I envisioned. I was very happy with their professionalism, experience, and control of the whole night. Thank you for helping make our wedding a memorable and beautiful experience!

Heather and Trevor, August 2022
We had our wedding at The Garden at the Hops on August 27th, 2022. We had the absolute best experience ever! Anna and her staff were beyond professional and always made sure my husband and I were taken care of and enjoying ourselves. All of our guests raved about the venue and how beautiful and spacious it was. There was a place for everyone to be, between the bonfire, the corn hole boards, the barn to keep cool or the dance floor, everyone as doing something. Thank you to all of the staff at The Hops Company for our most favorite days of our lives. We with we could redo the day every day because of how perfect it was!

Jennifer & Tyler, August 2022
We recently got married at The Garden at The Hops Company in Derby, CT. Alexia did such a great job making sure everything went smoothly. It was a beautiful ceremony and reception, and they worked with us to get everything set up exactly how I envisioned it. I was very happy with their professionalism, experience, and control of the whole night. Thank you for helping make our wedding a memorable and beautiful experience!

Heather and Trevor, August 2022
I can't say enough about how awesome it was to get married here! The grounds are beautiful, Anna was so helpful through the whole process it made it so easy for me and helping my visions come to life! She helped us every step of the way, communication was awesome, and service during our wedding was phenomenal. It was truly a dream come true. The vey exceeded out expectations, the staff was so friendly and awesome. I can't say enough great things about getting married at The Garden at the Hops or THC in general. Guests are still gushing over our wedding 3 weeks later saying it was the most fun they had in years and it was the BEST wedding they have ever gone to.

Courtney & Justin, June 2022
All I can say is the venue speaks for itself and pictures do not do it justice. I decided to take the hour drive down and fell in love instantly. The grounds are breathtaking and having everything at one location was perfect for the day we were planning. The way that you can customize your special day at this venue is so invaluable. The bridal suite was an added bonus and was really heartwarming way to start the day. Alexia and team the day of the event could not have been more accommodated, making sure every need was met. Honestly, everything was perfect. Having the biergarten below for the after party was such a fun add-on as well. Thank you so much!

Stephanie & Matt, May 2022

Where is Your Wedding Venue Located?

The Garden at The Hops and The Lodge at The Hops are located in Derby, CT. However, our couples come from all over Connecticut, New York, and even other states to celebrate their weddings with us. We have had brides from the following locations:

Connecticut

Ansonia, Bethlehem, Bethel, Bloomfield, Cheshire, Columbia, Clinton, Cromwell, Derby, East Haddam, East Lyme, East Haven, Ellington, Fairfield, Griswold, Greenwich, Groton, Hamden, Ivoryton, Meriden, Milford, Monroe, New Haven, Norwalk, Norwich, Oakdale, Old Saybrook, Prospect, Rocky Hill, Stamford, Stratford, Shelton, South Windsor, Stamford, Stonington, Westbrook, West Hartford, Waterford, Windham, Wolcott.

New York

Astoria, Manhattan, Brewster, Brooklyn, Bronx, Long Beach, Long Island, Troy, Port Chester, New York, Port Jefferson, Poughkeepsie, Glenn Falls, Westchester.