The Pavilion on Crystal Lake


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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $20,000

Guest capacity

Up to 210 seated guests


About this venue

The Pavilion on Crystal Lake is a lakefront wedding venue located in Middletown, CT. The charming property offers picturesque event spaces for both ceremonies and receptions, as well as other special occasions. Couples can celebrate their love and commitment to one another with guests in the venue’s beautiful barn that overlooks Crystal Lake. To alleviate wedding-related stress during the planning process, their award-winning team is happy to assist with details big and small.

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Our event spaces

The Pavilion on Crystal Lake

The Pavilion on Crystal Lake's beautiful indoor and outdoor areas can accommodate up to 210 guests. The romantic outdoor gazebo is well-suited for a wedding ceremony, complete with unforgettable views over the lake. while the pavilion is perfect for a reception and dancing the night away. There is also a wedding suite for couples to use, giving them some peace and privacy on such a busy day.

Guest capacity

Up to 210 Seated

The Pavilion on Crystal Lake

The Pavilion on Crystal Lake's beautiful indoor and outdoor areas can accommodate up to 210 guests. The romantic outdoor gazebo is well-suited for a wedding ceremony, complete with unforgettable views over the lake. while the pavilion is perfect for a reception and dancing the night away. There is also a wedding suite for couples to use, giving them some peace and privacy on such a busy day.

Guest capacity

Up to 210 Seated


Available services that can be provided by The Pavilion on Crystal Lake

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Barware
  • Chiavari Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV

Reviews

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35 reviews

  • AH

    Alyssa H.

    Rating: 5
    May 22

    Above & beyond

    We had the best experience with CT Wedding Group at The Pavilion on Crystal Lake! Throughout the entire planning process, their team was consistently responsive, organized, and on top of every detail. The food was delicious and there are so many optional add ons which allows you to really customize your day to exactly how you want it (albeit a little pricey)! Though I will say we definitely got what we paid for!! And then there was our day-of coordinator, Eddie—he was nothing short of phenomenal. He handled everything seamlessly, allowing us to be fully present and truly enjoy every moment of our wedding day. His organization, attention to detail, and genuine care went above and beyond, bringing our vision to life in the most incredible way. It was even more beautiful than we ever could have imagined. We didn't have to worry about a single thing on our wedding day thanks to the team at CWG. Seriously the best night of our lives!!

  • JH

    Julie H.

    Rating: 5
    May 22

    An Absolutely Amazing Wedding Experience

    We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about the Wedding Group and our entire wedding experience at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake. From the very beginning, the team was incredibly responsive, organized, professional, and always genuinely happy to help with anything we needed throughout the planning process. On the day of our wedding, everything ran so smoothly, and Ashley was absolutely exceptional. She kept everything organized, handled every detail with such calm professionalism, and truly took so much stress off of us so we could fully enjoy the day. Even with unexpected rain, the indoor setup was absolutely beautiful and the entire evening exceeded anything we could have imagined. We are so grateful to the entire team for making our wedding feel so seamless, special, and unforgettable. We received so many compliments from our guests, and we would wholeheartedly recommend the Wedding Group to anyone planning their wedding!

  • A

    Amanda

    Rating: 5
    Incentivized review
    Mar 29, 2026

    Would Choose Over & Over Again!

    The Pavilion was the first venue we looked at and honestly we just knew we'd found our venue that day! Connecticut Wedding Group (especially Sean and Shannon—the best of the best!) listened to what we wanted, worked with us to find a date and package that fit our budget, and answered every question we had with genuine warmth and professionalism. The outdoor ceremony space was perfect for our vision, and the food was absolutely delicious — our guests couldn't stop talking about it. Shannon and Sean went above and beyond to accommodate our needs and made us feel supported every step of the way. The whole experience was worth every penny, and we couldn't have asked for a better team to help us celebrate our wedding day.

  • JM

    Julia M.

    Rating: 5
    Mar 22, 2026

    Perfect Winter Wedding

    From start to finish we enjoyed working with the Pavilion on Crystal Lake. We opted to rent out the cottage for pictures and getting ready beforehand which was helpful. They had a plan for every detail of the wedding so it would go flawlessly and had regular communication with us throughout the planning process. We got nonstop compliments about the hospitality of the venue and the deliciousness of the food. (photo credit Ryan Williams, Four Wings Photography)

  • BG

    Bridget G.

    Rating: 5
    Dec 15, 2025

    Best Fall Wedding

    The CT wedding group were amazing from the first day we met them at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake to the big day. They helped with every small detail, and made the wedding planning process fun and as stress free as possible. The Pavilion on Crystal Lake is a beautiful venue, from the lake, ceremony location outdoor and great indoor space. We had to move our ceremony indoors and the team made it beautiful and exceeded my expectations. The food is amazing from cocktail hour all the way to dessert. The day of staff was amazing. We had Dimitri and Melissa as our coordinators and they were truly the dream team. Anything we needed they were already two steps ahead. The whole staff were amazing and ready to have a good time with us and our guests. Our family still talks about the staff, the food, and venue a month later. We could not have asked for a better team, venue and wedding day