You can get married on the beach near the lighthouse, then have your reception inside the carousel building. Or have a picnic reception on the nearby picnic tables.
Because Lighthouse Point Park is on the eastern shore of the Quinnipiac River, people might think that the lighthouse is in East Haven, Connecticut.
Connecticut's state and municipal parks are easily accessible and visitor-friendly. Many of them are free or just charge a small amount for parking. Quite a few of the parks have pavilions or other buildings available for rent, usually at fees far below what a commercial wedding venue would charge. A Lighthouse Point Park wedding is no exception.
Jeannine and Ryan had their beach wedding at Lighthouse Point Park near the lighthouse, a very short walk from the carousel. Most of their guests stood on the sand and there were a few chairs for people who would have had difficulty standing. The staff at Lighthouse Point Park were very accommodating for the people who were in wheelchairs.
Lighthouse Point Park weddings can take place near the lighthouse for which Lighthouse Point Park is named, on the beach, in one of the pavilions, or in the carousel building. Can you imaging saying your "I Dos" while riding a merry-go-round?
Lighthouse Point Park is located at 2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT 06512. The New Haven Lighthouse at Lighthouse Point in New Haven is located at the Eastern point of New Haven Harbor. Although the beacon is dark, the Lighthouse still stands waiting to witness your wedding vows.
Official sources of information and telephone numbers
If a New Haven County wedding is in your future, Lighthouse Point Park is highly recommended. Please visit WWW.CityOfNewHaven.Com/parks/parksinformation/lighthousepoint.asp for more information about having a Lighthouse Point Park Pavilion wedding. The phone number for Lighthouse Park permits is (203) 946-8020.
You can see more about the Lighthouse Point Carousel by visiting WWW.CityOfNewHaven.Com/parks/parksinformation/carousel.asp or you call (203) 946-8327 for information about renting the Carousel.
