The Garden and The Lodge wedding venues at The Hops Company

Wedding Venues in Connecticut

Compare two wedding venue spaces at The Hops Company in Derby, CT: The Garden and The Lodge. Whether you’re planning an outdoor garden celebration, a tented reception, or a four-season indoor wedding, our team will help you choose the setting that fits your guest count, season, ceremony plans, and reception flow.
Schedule a wedding tour to walk both spaces, review available dates, and see how your day could move from ceremony to cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, and photos.

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Explore Our Two Distinct Wedding Venues

The Garden at The Hops and The Lodge at The Hops each offer a distinct wedding experience. The Garden is best for couples who want an outdoor setting with landscaped grounds, water features, open-air ceremony options, and a tented reception feel. The Lodge is best for couples who want a warm indoor space, a four-season plan, fireplace ambiance, and room for a larger celebration.

The Garden at The Hops

Up to 300 guests

If you've always pictured exchanging vows surrounded by gardens, landscaped grounds, and fresh air, The Garden at The Hops offers an unforgettable outdoor setting for your wedding day. Beautiful ceremony spaces and scenic backdrops create countless opportunities for memorable moments and photography.

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The Lodge at The Hops

400+ Guests

Best for indoor receptions, four-season weddings, larger guest counts, and couples who want a rustic-elegant reception space. The Lodge features a 7,000-square-foot indoor setting with wood details, fireplaces, and capacity for 400+ guests.

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Your Wedding, Your Way

Whether you choose The Garden or The Lodge, our events team is here to help guide you through the planning process from your first tour to your wedding day. We'll help you explore your options, answer your questions, and ensure every detail reflects your vision.
Not sure which space fits best? Tour both venues with our team. We’ll help you compare layout, guest flow, ceremony options, cocktail hour space, photo locations, catering needs, and the best fit for your date.

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.

Catering

Work with one of our preferred catering partners to create a customized menu that reflects your tastes and celebration. Every menu is tailored to your wedding, giving you the flexibility to create a dining experience that's uniquely yours.

Ceremony inspiration from The Hops Company.

Reception inspiration for couples touring The Hops Company

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.

Reception inspiration for couples at The Hops Compay

A couple dancing during their reception at The Garden at The Hops, The Hops Company in Derby, CT

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

A wedding tour is the easiest way to compare The Garden and The Lodge in person. During your visit, you can walk the ceremony and reception areas, discuss guest count, review indoor and outdoor options, ask about catering and bar service, and talk through what your wedding day could look like from arrival to last dance.

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

Conveniently Located in Derby, Connecticut

The Garden at The Hops and The Lodge at The Hops are located in Derby, Connecticut, offering a convenient setting for couples throughout Fairfield County, New Haven County, and communities across Connecticut.

We also welcome couples from New York and throughout New England who are looking for a distinctive destination for their wedding day. Whether you're planning your celebration close to home or traveling to celebrate with family and friends, our team is here to help you every step of the way.

FAQs

Which venue is best for an outdoor wedding?

The Garden is the best starting point for couples who want an outdoor ceremony, garden photos, and a tented reception feel. It is designed for a scenic, seasonal wedding experience.

Which venue is best for an indoor or four-season wedding?

The Lodge is the best fit for couples who want an indoor wedding venue, a larger guest count, or a weather-flexible plan. It offers a warm reception setting with fireplaces, wood details, and room for larger celebrations.

Can we tour both The Garden and The Lodge?

Yes. A wedding tour can include both spaces so you can compare the setting, layout, guest flow, and seasonal fit before choosing the right venue for your wedding.