Weddings at Gillette Castle in East Haddam, Connecticut

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Weddings at Gillette Castle in East Haddam, CT usually take place on the terrace that looks out on the Connecticut River.

Actor William Gillette, famed for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, built his home beside the Connecticut River in East Haddam. Now Gillette's Castle is a state park. Some people call it "Sherlock Holmes' Castle".

There is no charge for parking or visiting the grounds; there is a charge for touring the castle.

The Chester - Hadlyme Ferry is nearby. What would be more romantic than taking a ferry to your wedding at a castle?

Gillette Castle in East Haddam, CT is an exciting place for your Castle wedding.

The terrace on the Southern side of the Castle provides a spacious place for your ceremony and guests. Native flowers bloom and scent the air, while the trees and Castle provide a contrasting background. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome at your Gillette Castle wedding ceremony!

Looking West across the terrace at Gillette Castle in East Haddam, CT

The terrace provides a great vantage point for seeing the river traffic. Gillette Castle is near other Connecticut areas of historical and educational interest, qualifying it as a place for a destination wedding.

The terrace at Gillette Castle looks over the Connecticut River

Alfonso and Bruce got married at Gillette Castle with their dog as best man.

A ride aboard the ferry boat Selden III provides a great view of the Castle and the Connecticut River. Your guests would probably enjoy taking the ferry across the Connecticut River to your Castle wedding!

Even your ferry ride to your Castle wedding is romantic!

Below, the Becky Thatcher heads South toward Essex, CT and the steam train, while the ferry boat Selden III takes on cars and passengers on the West side of the Connecticut River in Chester, CT.

The Becky Thatcher steams by Gillette Castle as the ferry loads

Some couples enjoy having their pictures taken near the lily pond or on one of the stone bridges on the Gillette Castle grounds. Photographers love it too! This part of Gillette Castle State Park is cool and quiet, even in the height of the tourist season.

The State of Connecticut Web Site www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325204&depNav_GID=1650 shows other pictures and details of Gillette Castle. The street address is 67 River Road, East Haddam, CT 06423. You can call (860) 526-2336 for specific information about Gillette Castle.

To get married at Gillette Castle you will need to get your marriage license at the East Haddam Town Clerk's Office. Please visit WWW.EHTownClerk.Com or call (860) 873-5027. You will find Debra and her staff are friendly and happy to help you. The Town of East Haddam Web Site is WWW.EastHaddam.Org.