DCA Meadowlands

The DCA Meadowlands was named the 2023 “Best Event Space & Wedding Reception Venue”!
 
Thank you to everyone who voted for us in this year’s Moffly Media Best of New Canaan, Darien + Rowayton Magazine!
 
Are you looking for an event venue – whether a wedding, birthday celebration, nonprofit fundraiser or corporate meeting? Come see for yourself why we were recognized!
 
For further information or a tour of the DCA Meadowlands estate, please contact Susan Graham, our Private Events Manager, at [email protected] or 203-655-9050 extension 112.

Fall in love with our beautiful mansion and create the wedding of your dreams. You can customize your celebration down to every detail. Whatever season, whatever style, this historic home opens its doors and becomes yours for the day. Dress in our romantic bridal suite. Get married in our formal garden – it makes a magnificent stage for your outdoor ceremony. You can enjoy your cocktail hour with family and friends mingling on the terrace, around the perennial border gardens or inside. Commemorate your special day with photos taken in our manicured gardens or on the sweeping front lawn. And finally, celebrate with a reception in our spacious Garden Wing and other unique, historic rooms.

Whether you envision an intimate gathering or a formal banquet, our preferred caterers offer wedding packages to meet your every need. However, you can feel free to bring in a caterer of your own that suits your vision. Your dream wedding awaits, with possibilities limited only by your imagination.

(Photo credit: Joanna Fisher Photography)

For further information or a tour of the estate, please contact Susan Graham, our Private Events Coordinator, at [email protected] or 203-655-9050 extension 112.

Wedding Vendors Share Their Love of the DCA Meadowlands

Please scroll down to see Christina and Tom’s wedding photos as our DCA Featured Wedding below.

Catering

Clients have the ability to choose a caterer who best fits their style. We also have a list of preferred caterers available. Catered events include the use of DCA-owned tables, chairs, china, flatware, and coffee urns (inventory details are available). Only one event is held each day when the entire house is rented.


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Kayla and Dave

“We would highly recommend the DCA Meadowlands for any of your event needs. We got married there this past July and couldn't have asked for a more beautiful location. From the ceremony in the Formal Garden, to taking photos in the Secret Garden, to dancing the night away in the Garden Wing, the DCA Meadowlands was everything we were looking for. ”

— Kayla and Dave

MaryAnn - copy

“We want to take this opportunity to thank you for all you’ve done to make our wedding very special. The guests fell in love with the venue and with just a few sprinkles at the beginning of the ceremony - the courtyard was spectacular!”

— MaryAnn

Cindy and John

“We knew from the moment we first saw this absolutely gorgeous venue that it would be the perfect place for our wedding. We were glad, but not surprised, that our feelings were confirmed by our guests, as nearly all of them commented on how beautiful the DCA is and how gorgeous of a setting it provided for our wedding. Everyone at the DCA was an absolute pleasure to work with and helped to make our day that much better. Thank you for a wonderful experience!”

— Cindy and John

Ozdem and Erdem 1

“I can't say enough about the DCA and how perfectly our wedding night went. When we first visited the mansion, it was love at first sight! The mansion is so cozy and charming. It has a lovely garden which is beautifully designed from top to toe. Everything about the venue was so positive and appealing. The DCA was the first place that we visited, and we directly booked the mansion without hesitation, which was one of the best decisions we have ever made.”

— Ozden and Erdem

Kayla and Dave 2- copy

“Laura was a pleasure to work with and make planning a wedding from out of state much less stressful. We loved the flexibility of bringing in our own vendors and our own decorations. Having access to the whole mansion gave everyone the opportunity to explore the grounds and mingle.”

— Kayla and Dave

Shavon and Derek

“The DCA is beautiful…the garden is the absolute selling point, every bride’s dream! The dressing room was beautiful and spacious. Thank you so much to the DCA.”

— Shavon and Derek

Jessica

“The bridal suite upstairs was one of my favorite rooms overlooking the garden… There are photo opportunities all over the property — you’re spoiled for choice!”

— Jessica

Emily and Jared

“We just had our wedding at the DCA and I can't say enough good things about it. The grounds are gorgeous, the rooms are spacious and charming, and the staff is incredible.”

— Emily and Jared

MaryAnn - copy

“Our wedding was delightful, thanks in no small part to the venue itself. A memorable time was had by all!”

— Carl

Ozden and Erdem 2

“On our wedding night, our guests fell in love with the DCA. We are still hearing great comments from families and friends about how everything was so perfect about our wedding. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour in the garden, and everyone enjoyed the surroundings while they were sipping their drinks on a beautiful summer night.”

— Ozden and Erdem

Kayla and Dave 3 - copy

“It was the hottest day of the summer on the day of the wedding and the DCA Meadowlands staff were extremely cooperative and helpful with our last minute adjustments, including taking photos of the garden to send to us so we could prepare where to put seats in the shade. The Garden Wing and upstairs air conditioning were real life savers and worked really well despite 105 degree heat! We loved the uniqueness and beauty of the DCA Meadowlands and can't wait to visit again.”

— Kayla and Dave

Sarah and Shawn

"It was the wedding of our dreams! The DCA Meadowlands is beautiful, tastefully furnished, and private. The many rooms mean that the bridal suite, groom suite, ballroom, dining room, and separate sitting rooms are all in one place but also let your guests spread out. The formal garden is a showstopper and doesn't need any extra decoration to make a stunning ceremony backdrop. Finally, the DCA is so easy for guests to get to. It's a 5 min drive from the Darien train station, has tons of parking, and is near a number of large hotels in Norwalk."

— Sarah and Shawn

Sarah and Shawn

"The DCA Meadowlands was a perfect venue for our wedding! Everything about the formal garden and historic house was stunning - only small personal touches were needed to bring our vision to life! We can't thank Laura and the team enough for everything!"

— Hannah and Matt

Sarah and Shawn

"Thanks to the DCA Meadowlands for making our wedding such a wonderful day! We were really impressed with the formal garden, ambience, decor, service, coordination, and positive attitude from the DCA Meadowlands Team. "

— Sarah and Matt

PREFERRED CATERERS

Alchemy Custom Celebrations & Cuisine

Known for the finest in catered foods, creative presentations, and detailed event planning, what sets Alchemy apart is the individual attention Roe and Bill give to each client.

alchemycelebrations.com / 203-847-7774

AMG Catering & Events

Alison is an award-winning, highly-trained chef with extensive experience in all facets of the food and service industry. This combination ensures AMG Catering and Events provides sumptuous cuisine with impeccable service for every single gathering, large or small.

amgcatering.com / 203-227-5535

Best in Gourmet
Known as one of the premier caterers in Fairfield County, Best in Gourmet brings passion and over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry to all of the events it presents.
bestingourmet.com / 203-978-0360 / [email protected]

Diane Browne Catering
From intimate dinners to corporate lunches to large fundraisers, Diane Browne and her professional staff have provided elegant catering in Fairfield County for over 25 years.
dianebrowne.com | 203-656-1920 | [email protected]

Four Forks
Dedicated to providing our clients with full service catered events from beautiful tablescapes to bespoke menus with creatively sourced flair.

fourforks.net / 203-202-7576.

Michael Joseph’s Catering
Michael Joseph’s Catering, a full-service caterer that has served the Darien community for 30 years, prides itself on making the host feel like a guest at his/her own party.
michael-josephs.com | 203-656-9616 | [email protected]

Odeen’s Catering Company
Providing bespoke full service catering with passion; from delicious and characterful open fire menus, flexible bar packages, comprehensive staffing, and coordination and logistical support. Owner operated with integrity since 2012.
Odeens.com | 203-438-1741 | [email protected]

ONTHEMARC
A full-service catering company based in Stamford, CT serving the tristate area and beyond. OTM creates memorable, well-executed events using deliberate and mindful event planning, warm and caring service, and consistent menu delivery and execution. The events range from intimate, high-touch parties to large corporate and social functions.
onthemarcevents.com | 203-274-6808 | [email protected]

Palmer’s Catering & Events
Exceptional food, spectacular wedding cakes and dessert bars, custom floral designs, professional staffing, and full-service design and event planning are all under one roof.
palmerscatering.com | 203-655-2077 | [email protected]

Featured Wedding – Christina & Tom

                                                                                                                  (photo credits: Kim Pawlowski Photography )

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