Tyrone Farm

My husband and I were married at Tyrone Farm this past June. It was the best day of my life. The entire wedding planning process was so easy once we decided on Tyrone Farm as our venue. In truth, we only visited Tyrone Farm. Why continue to visit places once you’ve found perfection? The views are incredible. The grounds are gorgeously natural and abundantly green. Ian and his family were always available to help guide us with decisions and provided us with a list of recommended vendors which made the rest of the planning a breeze. They were also present for the big day to assist with setup and take down of all decorations and handle any last minute requests we or any of our guests had. I just could not have asked for a better location or a better family to deal with.
We took full advantage of all of the beautiful sites that the Farm has to offer and the option to use the venue for the weekend. First, we had our rehearsal on site on the Friday night before the wedding. We also used some time Friday before the rehearsal to set up some of the pretty details we were adding ourselves. Then the wedding day! My bridesmaids and I were able to get ready in the guest cottage that morning and take some bridal party photos before the ceremony began. It was so convenient to have an on site area to gather and relax before the big day. We had our ceremony at 4:00pm overlooking the beautiful fields surrounded by roses. Following the ceremony, our guests headed to the cocktail hour on the Bluestone Terrace and received some welcome relief from the heat under the large white tent. Underneath the tent, Ian and his family had set up cocktail tables and planters filled with bright flowers. Meanwhile, the wedding party had full run of the grounds to take some of the most amazing pictures! In particular, the dirt road entryway drive is lined with trees and a split rail fence, bordered by green fields as far as the eye can see.
But the best part of the night? The reception in the barn! The tables arranged just right to accommodate our 125 guests, the dj booth, a cake display table, and a couples table for us, the bride and groom at the head of the dance floor. The barn came equipped with two restrooms and all the necessary dj sound equipment (which saved us some money on our vendor!). And the barn has a retractable disco ball, which adds so much fun to the night-​long dance party. Conveniently (and because the weather permitted), the bar was set up underneath a huge tree just outside the barn, so guests were encouraged to take some breaths of the fresh air throughout the night as they refreshed their drinks. We danced the night away in a perfectly rustic space and took advantage of the fire pit on the grounds to enjoy the starry sky in the Connecticut countryside.
And finally, back to the Guest Cottage! The Cottage is large enough that we were able to invite the wedding party and some guests to stay with us following the reception. The full kitchen and ample space allowed us to host a breakfast the next morning for all those who stayed with us. I would be writing pages more if I outlined every stunning detail and amenity of Tyrone Farm. It offered exactly the unique rustic feel we were looking for. We fell in love with it as soon as we saw it and it exceeded all of our expectations. We would highly recommend it.

My son and daughter-​in-​law had their wedding here this past weekend and it could not have been a more beautiful venue. Aside from the gorgeous setting, the ease of coordinating all wedding related things… catering, music, set up… could not have been better. Once the venue was selected all else fell into place and required very little on the part of the families and couple. The ceremony outside under the pergola, the cocktail hour on the terrace, the reception in the barn and the availability of outdoor activities… games, firepit, or just a stroll through the gorgeous grounds… made for a very special experience for everyone. There wasn’t anything that we needed… including replacement shoes for the father of the groom when his fell apart… that couldn’t be accommodated. Truly, this was the most gorgeous and accommodating venue that you could imagine. The only regret was not renting the guest cottage on grounds. Given the sparseness of local accommodations, I would recommend renting the cottage so you can continue your celebration and experience of Tyrone Farm after the ceremony has ended. You won’t be disappointed if you choose this as your outdoor wedding venue. We were concerned that it might rain, which fortunately it didn’t, but even if it had, there would have been sufficient indoor spaces for a wonderful event… and they have 120 umbrellas… just in case!

I wish I could give Tyrone Farm more than 5 stars. My husband and I were married there last weekend and it was just magical, beautiful, and absolutely perfect in every way! I fell in love with Tyrone farm the first time I visited in April 2013 and we booked our August 2014 shortly afterward. Even my husband, who at the time couldn’t be bothered in the hunt for the perfect venue, was taken aback by the beauty, elegance, and character of this old farm filled with wildflowers and dramatic vistas and a gorgeous, one of a kind, chestnut barn from the 1800s. There is something so unique, so organic, so personal and down to earth about this place and there is a decidedly positive vibe that just permeates everything there (something several of my guests commented on throughout the night). Ian, the owner, is such a stand up guy. Friendly, accommodating, patient with my crazy family, just the type of guy you want to be working with on this very special, important day in your life. And you can tell he really enjoys what he does and has a wonderful love and respect for his property. This is truly a special place. I had guests coming up to my all night long telling me it was the best wedding they had ever been to, that they couldn’t believe how beautiful it all was. If you are looking for a unique, rustic, and elegant location for your special day, look no further. You have found it.

Tyrone farm is also awesome for music. Everyone is friendly and the views are gorgeous!

Beautiful place to be married if you love simple and elegant. Married there in 2006. We wanted our wedding to reflect who we are… and it did. You won’t be disappointed…

Stunning views! I attended a wedding here recently and absolutely loved the rustic venue and fabulous scenery. From the very «New England country» reception barn to the cottage, 170 bucolic acres and wonderful staff, it was an excellent place to witness the nuptials of two close friends. I’d happily attend another event here!

100% amazing. So beautiful, the scenery is breathtaking. so many options for the best bridal pictures.

For all brides looking to get married somewhere unique and special in CT look no further than Tyrone Farm. It’s privately owed and has been in the MacLaren family for generations. It also has the personal touch so many outdoor venues are lacking in this popular stretch of wedding country. Ian is the sort of person you feel like you could be friends with and is so eager to make your day personal and special, from getting the right balance and setting for the event to recommending a wealth of local vendors to work with for your wedding day (caterers, hair and make up, transportation, etc).
They only do one wedding at the farm a day and in quieter months sometimes only a weekend a weekend. An added bonus is that there is a guest cottage onsite (additional cost) which can sleep up to 10+ people so it’s the ideal destination spot, especially if you’re looking to host the bridal party or an extended family. The best part about Tyrone Farm is that everything is taken care — you don’t need to worry about renting chairs, or tents, everything from a furniture and fixture perspective is included in the price (there is an additional fee if you want to host your ceremony here which I’d highly advise).
Tyrone Farm is highly eco-​friendly from the solar panel field to the water system in the cottage. Even if you’re not an green geek it’s nice to know your special day isn’t causing unnecessary harm to the environment.
Our wedding is on August 6 — I’ll post an updated review then but in the meantime if you’re recently engaged, looking for a venue in CT and want something unique, outdoors and truly special check out Tyrone Farm.