The purpose of A Cardinal House is to create an intimate, relaxing and memorable event without the stress and expense of a large ceremony.  Ceremonies can be performed anywhere in the formal gardens, in the gazebo, under the trellis or in the well-manicured lawn or in the formal great room in front of a warm fire from the nineteenth century fireplace. 

There is no residency requirement for a marriage license in Connecticut, both the Bride and Groom may live elsewhere.  In addition, there is no requirement for a blood test and there is no waiting period.  These requirements of obtaining a marriage license in Connecticut and the fact that we are within walking distance of the Town Hall affords A Cardinal House the opportunity to offer you some unique elopement packages.

     "Thank you so much for presiding over our wedding ceremony - your

       special consultative style added so much to our special day.  Thank you

       for a beautiful ceremony"  Lisa and Ozzie 5-21-05

                                       Deluxe Elopement Package 

     Requires a Connecticut Marriage License               

                  For two  people $ 640.00*

• Early afternoon arrival.  We will walk you down to the Town Hall to obtain your marriage license.
• Late afternoon marriage ceremony in the formal gardens, gazebo or Great Room.  Justice of the Peace fee included.

• Champagne Toast following the ceremony. 
• Certificate of Marriage, suitable for framing.
• We will be happy to take photos or video for you using your camera equipment.
• Gourmet five-course candlelight dinner, served to you  with complimentary wine, in the formal dining room.

• Specialized individual wedding cakes for two.

• One night in our deluxe Ashley Guest Room with queen size bed, two-person Jacuzzi tub, T. V. and VCR.
• Full candlelight breakfast in the dining room or on the veranda.

          * does not include appropriate taxes

          " Words cannot express how wonderful everything was - it was absolutely perfect

            and everything we dreamed of!  We had our fairytale wedding thanks to you with

            a lot less stress."  Suzi and Todd 8-23-04

                         Intimate Elopement Package

                      Requires a Connecticut Marriage License

                                   For two people $450.00*

• Upon arrival, we will walk you down to the Town Clerk's office to apply for your marriage license, if needed.
• Intimate ceremony in an area of your choice in or around the formal gardens, gazebo or in the Great Room.  Includes ceremony fee.
• Photography and/or video service using your equipment.
• Champagne Toast following the ceremony and a selection gourmet hors d'oeuvres designed especially for you by our Executive Chef, Kevin, and served on the veranda or in the dining room.
• Special wedding cake with coffee and tea service.
• Certificate of Marriage, suitable for framing.        

          *does not include appropriate taxes

         "Thank you so much for your hospitality.  You made if feel like home.  We couldn't

           have asked for a more relaxing and enjoyable stay."  Meghan and Justin 12/8/07

                                     Basic Elopement Package

 Requires Connecticut Marriage License

     For two people $320.00*

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  Upon arrival, we will walk you down to the Town Hall, if needed to apply for your marriage license.
• Intimate ceremony anywhere in or around the formal gardens, in the gazebo, Great Room or Library.  Includes ceremony fee.
• Champagne Toast, or non-alcoholic sparkling cider, and chocolate dipped strawberries or a selection of chocolate truffles.
• Photography and/or video service using your camera equipment.
• Certificate of Marriage, suitable for framing.

          * does not include appropriate taxes

          "Thank you for all you both did to make our wedding so very special.  Everything

           was just wonderful - exactly all we hoped it would be.  Blessings to you both, and

           we'll see you at our renewal of vows!"  Julie and Kevin 7-21-05