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About Merlot on the Water
Merlot on the Water brings venue services to weddings across Hartford and New Haven, Connecticut, working from Broad Brook. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as La Notte, Weddings on the Farm. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near Merlot on the Water
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Broad Brook, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Comfort Inn
- Baymont
- Ramada
- The Watson House B&B
- Hampton Inn
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Hardford - Windsor Locks
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Merlot on the Water through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Hartford-New Haven
How much do wedding venues cost in Hartford-New Haven?
Venue pricing in Hartford-New Haven spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Hartford-New Haven?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Hartford-New Haven weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37° | 19° | 17% | 4:02 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Feb | 39° | 20° | 19% | 4:45 PM | 5:24 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 28° | 19% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 38° | 22% | 6:54 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 70° | 48° | 24% | 7:23 PM | 8:03 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 57° | 25% | 7:44 PM | 8:26 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 62° | 20% | 7:42 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 61° | 20% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep | 75° | 54° | 18% | 6:23 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 42° | 20% | 5:31 PM | 6:09 PM |
| Nov | 52° | 32° | 19% | 3:49 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Dec | 42° | 24° | 21% | 3:36 PM | 4:21 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Meriden Markham Municipal Airport (8.2 mi from Hartford-New Haven). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Hartford-New Haven.
Getting to Hartford-New Haven
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| BDL Bradley International Airport | 23 mi | 35 min |
| HVN Tweed New Haven Airport | 25 mi | 35 min |
| WST Westerly State Airport | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 70 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| New York City | 88 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Boston | 100 mi | 2 hr |
| Philadelphia | 171 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Hartford-New Haven; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 27 Depot St, Broad Brook, CT 06016, USA
- Where
- Broad Brook · 24 miles northeast of central Hartford-New Haven
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Hartford-New Haven
- One of 163 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (860) 370-9962
- Website
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From Merlot on the Water's website
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Around Broad Brook
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 9 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 3 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- South Windsor, Enfield, Vernon, East Windsor
Distances are straight-line from Merlot on the Water; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Hartford-New Haven.
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