WADSWORTH MANSION AT LONG HILL It is the most special day of your life. It is the day you have dreamed of often and now it is approaching and you have but one opportunity to make this special day yours; unique like no other, intimate because of family and friends, and elegant because you are the .

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THE QUINTESSENTIAL COUNTRY ESTATE

Framed by formal landscaping and 100 acres of wooded parklands, In keeping with that tradition, the Wadsworth the historic Wadsworth Mansion is the quintessential country Mansion hosts only one event each day, providing estate. Constructed at the turn of the century, its style is reflective the opportunity for a bride to create of the gilded age when the art of entertaining was perfected. a truly unique experience. PHOTOGRAPHY, THIS PAGE: BINARY FLIPS BINARY THIS PAGE: PHOTOGRAPHY, 3

CEREMONIES

Choose between the vista, framed by century-old cedars, or the secluded Tennis Pavilion, enclosed by a rose trellis, and your ceremony will be just steps away from your reception. SETH K PHOTOGRAPHY, MATTHEW WAGNER PHOTOGRAHY, BINARY FLIPS, JESSICA HESS PHOTOGRAPHY, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: JOSHUA DWAIN PHOTOGRAPHY, CHRISTINA CORNEAU PHOTOGRAPHY,

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Guests seated under dimly lit chandeliers will feast on a delicious menu created by you and your caterers. The ballrooms are individually decorated and have working fireplaces. Each ballroom boasts an intimacy that will make you and your guests feel at home. PHOTOGRAPHY, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: BINARY FLIPS, BINARY FLIPS, BINARY FLIPS, BINARY FLIPS, MINYAN ZHU 6

MINGLING & MERRIMENT

The Italianate façade of the building is a majestic background for our patio. Many dance their under the stars, and guests gather here for cocktails and dancing.

PHOTOGRAPHY, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: LESLIE DUMKE, MATTHEW ADAM PHOTOGRAPHY, HANLON PHOTOGRAPHY, HANLON PHOTOGRAPHY, ADAM LESLIE DUMKE, MATTHEW LEFT: TOP FROM CLOCKWISE PHOTOGRAPHY, PHOTOGRAPHY CORNEAU CHRISTINA PRODUCTIONS, TASTEFUL PHOTOGRAPHY, THIS PAGE: VO PHOTOGRAPHERS PHOTOGRAPHY, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: JOSHUA DWAIN PHOTOGRAPHY, JESSICA HESS, BINARY FLIPS, VO PHOTOGRAPHERS A PLACE FOR ALL SEASONS

Each season has its enchantments. Flowering dogwoods, daffodils, and rhododendrons herald the coming of spring. Summer is blessed with long days and fair nights. In August, hydrangeas bloom and weigh heavy with blossoms. The towering allee of maples along the entrance turns vivid shades of red, orange, and yellow in the fall. Winter is bright, when snow settles on the vista and the cedars provide shelter for grazing deer. The bar, with its brown hues, is cozy, and the fireplaces warm the rooms. 10

THE ESSENTIALS

• The Mansion hosts only one event • Working fireplaces each day • 103 acres of manicured grounds • The Mansion can comfortably and parklands accomodate up to 200 guests for a • Tables, chairs, and dance floor seated event and larger numbers for provided cocktail parties with minimal seating • Mansion supervisor present • The patio may be tented, and with throughout the event multiple-day mansion rental, the lawn can be tented for large • Fully accessible to people outdoor events with disabilities • Choose the time you want • Event insurance provided your event to begin • Reduced midweek and • Select the caterer of your choice off-season rates from our preferred list • Free on-site parking • On-site ceremonies • Many nearby hotel accommodations • Bride’s Dressing Room • Centrally located in Connecticut and only two hours from • Full catering kitchen New York and Boston • Air-conditioned ERIC FOLEY PHOTOGRAPHY ERIC FOLEY PHOTOGRAPHY, THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: MATTHEW ADAM PHOTOGRAPHY, JUSTIN AND MARY PHOTOGRAPHY, AND MARY JUSTIN PHOTOGRAPHY, ADAM MATTHEW LEFT: TOP FROM CLOCKWISE THIS PAGE, PHOTOGRAPHY,

HISTORY

In 1900, three years after his to Katharine Fearing Hubbard, York architecture firm of Hoppin and Koen designed a mansion on par Colonel Clarence S. Wadsworth began creating “Long Hill” in the with the “cottages” of Newport, Rhode Island. For over 30 years, Long rolling hills of western Middletown. Working with the nationally Hill was the center of ceremonial life for the Wadsworth family. In renowned Olmsted and Sons landscape architects of Boston, he 1934, a thousand guests escorted by the governor’s foot guard acquired 500 acres and transformed the land into a traditional celebrated the of the Wadsworths’ son, Julius, and his wife, working landscape with pastures, orchards, and forests. The New Cleome, at Long Hill. PHOTOGRAPHY (TOP), JESSICA HESS (BOTTOM) PHOTOGRAPHY, THIS PAGE: MICHELLE GARDELLA PHOTOGRAPHY (LEFT), ERIC FOLEY PHOTOGRAPHY (RIGHT), JUSTIN AND MARY

After the Colonel’s death in 1941, a portion of the land was willed to The Religious of Our Lady of the Cenacle sold the property in the state of Connecticut for use as a public park. In 1947, the estate 1986 to a developer, who then sold it to another developer. As was sold to The Religious of Our Lady of the Cenacle, and for nearly the fortunes of the developers waned and a bank took ownership, forty years the estate was a retreat for shelter, meditation, and both land and buildings fell into decay, vandalism and overgrowth. religious instruction for those who visited. The property became The plight of the estate was taken up by preservationists who known as the “The Cenacle” and is well remembered by many citizens urged the City of Middletown to salvage the remains. Finally, of Middletown. During this era, several parcels of land were sold off, in June of 1994, Long Hill Estate became the property of the City and the estate was reduced to its current 103.5 acres. of Middletown. 12

VALUED VENDORS

Thank you for considering the Wadsworth Mansion for your upcoming event. We understand the importance of finding the right vendors for your event; ones who work within your budget and reflect your taste and style. Included below are vendors we recommend based on their history of creating wonderful Wadsworth .

ACCOMMODATIONS CATERING GOURMET GALLEY tgourmet-galley.com CROWNE PLAZA CROMWELL AQUA TURF CLUB CATERING (see ad page 22) cromwellcp.com aquaturf.com (see ad page 16) (see ad page 18) GRAND GOURMET grandgourmetcaterers.com INN AT MIDDLETOWN CLOUD NINE CATERING (see ad page 20) innatmiddletown.com cloudninecatering.net (see ad page 25) (see ad page 16) RIVERHOUSE CATERING riverhousecatering.com SHERATON HARTFORD COASTAL GOURMET (see ad page 24) SOUTH HOTEL coastalgourmetcatering.com sheraton.com/hartfordsouth (see ad page 17) A THYME TO COOK (see ad page 20) athymetocook.com CONNECTICUT WEDDING (see ad page 21) ATTIRE GROUP ctweddinggroup.com FLORIST THE WEDDING (see ad page 23) theweddingdressllc.com GABRIELE’S HAND DESIGNS (see ad page 16) DAVID ALAN CATERING GabrielesHandDesigns.com dahospitalitygroup.com (see ad page 20) (see ad page 19)

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JUST FOR YOU FLORAL AUDIO MEDIA SOLUTIONS PHOTOGRAPHY PLANNING DESIGN AMSweddings.com justforyouweddings.com (see ad page 14) DIANE PARSONS ALWAYS & FOREVER (see ad page 24) PHOTOGRAPHY always-and-foreverweddings.com ELITE EVENTS DJ parsonphoto.org (see ad page 18) SHARON ELIZABETH’S SUPER SWEET SIXTEENS (see ad page 18) FLORAL DESIGNS, LLC EliteEventDj.com TENT/PARTY RENTALS sharonelizabeths.com SuperSweetSixteens.com ERIC FOLEY PHOTOGRAPHERS (see ad page 17) (see ad page 23) ericfoleyphotography.com CT RENTAL CENTER (see ad page 23) ctrentalcenter.com MULTI-SERVICE LIGHTS CAMERA DJS (see ad page 15) LightsCameraDjs.com JEWEL PHOTO POWERSTATION EVENTS (see ad page 21) jewelphoto.com VENUE PowerstationEvents.com (see ad page 25) (see ad page 22) SHADED SOUL BAND TIFFANY JULIET HOUSE ShadedSoulBand.com LESLIE DUMKE STUDIO TiffanyJulietHouse.com MUSIC/DJS (see ad page 15) lesliedumkestudio.com (see ad page 15) (see ad page 17) A&B ENTERTAINMENT OFFICIANT abentertainment.com (see ad page 19) MARY COBURN marycoburn.com (see ad page 21)

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AUDIO MEDIA SOLUTIONS

DJs • LIGHT • SOUND Professional wedding services for modern day weddings.

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AQUA TURF CLUB CATERING

Let Us Treat You Like Royalty at the Mansion

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GRAND GOURMET

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MAR Y CO BURN W E DDING OFFICIANT

INTERFAITH MINISTER & CELEBRANT Creating warm, personalized, and enjoyable ceremonies that celebrate your unique love story and reflect who you are. www.marycoburn.com | [email protected] 22

GOURMET GALLEY

Twenty years worth of custom events—country picnics to drop-dead chic weddings, business openings to family reunions and sophisticated cocktail parties for 300. We provide all the trimmings from napkins to twinkling lights and we don’t go home until the perfect party is complete. We love weddings. We love them big and fancy or sweet and simple. We love who agonize over the size of their train, their pearls and their bouquets and we love brides who call up and say, “Let’s have a clambake at my dad’s beach house!”

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ERIC FOLE Y PHOTOGRAPHE RS

ERIC FOLEY PHOTOGRAPHY | Eric Foley | 860-507-6330 www.ericfoleyphotography.com | [email protected] 24

RIVERHOUSE CATERING

At Riverhouse Catering, we are passionate about creating your perfect day. We take your needs, pair them with our experience and creativity, and execute a sophisticated, dramatic event. From seasonal menus to bold décor, let us create the most tasteful and inspiring day you can imagine.

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INN AT MIDDLETOWN

{Located less than 3 miles from Wadsworth Mansion.}

The Inn at Middletown is the perfect location to house your overnight wedding guests. Let us host your rehearsal dinner, after wedding party and post wedding breakfast in one of our elegant private rooms.

Call us today and learn more about the Inn and our discounted wedding group rates, along with our complimentary suite for the newlyweds.

70 Main Street | Middletown, CT | 860.854.6300 www.innatmiddletown.com Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill 421 Wadsworth Street Middletown, CT 06457 Tel: 860-347-1064 Fax: 860-343-5475 wadsworthmansion.com PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRISTINA CORNEAU PHOTOGRAPHY