Lawn Club Fine Catering

After reading reviews here on Wedding Wire, we knew we had to look at the New Haven Lawn Club for our wedding. We loved the venue from the moment we walked in and meeting with Christine to learn more about the venue and their capabilities just sealed the deal that this was where we would have our wedding. We had our ceremony and reception at the venue and everything was beautiful. Christine and Daniella were there for every question we had leading up to the big day and were very flexible when it came tailoring our menu, decor, etc. We were so pleased with how everything turned out and our guests with so impressed with the venue, the staff, and the food. I wish we could do it all over again!

I could not have been happier with both the venue and the service that was provided by Christine and Daniella. We loved the venue from the moment we walked in and were completely sold after meeting with Christine the first time. Her passion for both the venue and her job really came through and we could tell she really loved both. They have a very organized system where you know they are always on top of the details along the way. They were incredibly responsive to any questions I had and helped to form our vision. On the actual day of, everything was perfect. As the bride, I felt like they were taking special care of me, but all my guests felt the same way. The food and flow were perfect and everyone raved about everything. I would highly recommend the Lawn Club to anyone looking for a beautiful and special venue that is not a wedding factory but still has the means to accommodate a wedding well.

NHLC went above and beyond my expectations. Everything was flawless from the friendliness of the staff, the gorgeous Christmas decorations, the food and the atmosphere. There is not one thing I would change. Christine and Daniella were wonderful to work with. Thank you for making my dream wedding become a reality.

The New Haven Lawn Club did the most amazing job for us. We had a winter wedding on December 1st and took full advantage of the wonderful holiday decorations they put up immediately after Thanksgiving. The ballroom looked just as amazing as it did one year ago when we first picked out the place to hold our reception. The food was excellent and the staff was very attentive. Christine Brush and Daniella were the best with planning from the very beginning to the very end. The night went by so fast and we wish we could do it all over again! Love, love, love NHLC.....

NHLC was a joy to work with. They provided many services that other venues did not offer including a coordinator (Christine) who walked with each member of my bridal party during the rehearsal to make sure they felt comfortable, candles, lanterns for the front, advice and guidance, and a fast response to any questions or comments I asked.

Christine completely takes care of your wedding day so that you have absolutely nothing to worry about. My wedding turned out more beautifully then I could have imagined and I highly credit the NHLC and the staff there for making my wedding day so perfect. I can not recommend the NHLC highly enough.

Christine and the NHLC team are amazing! We couldn't have had a better wedding day and a lot of that is due to the team's professionalism. Towards the end of the planning process I was nervous that I wasn't going to have a wedding planner but Christine really stepped in and filled that role for the day of. I had nothing to worry about. The venue itself is gorgeous. It has a very art-deco feel and doens't need much extra decoration. We were married in November and they turned all the fireplaces on so it was very warm and cozy as well. The pricing is very reasonable especially considering the level of service you get. The food at our wedding was awesome. Everyone loved the beef wellington! All in all I think we got an amazing deal on our wedding. Our guests said it was one of the nicest weddings they had been to.

This place is amazing. It's gorgeous, the staff is more than competent (especially Christine and Daniella), and everything was stress-free and seamless. Our guests raved about the beauty of the ballroom, the quality of the food, and even the acoustics. Best decision we made!

I can not say enough good things about the New Haven Lawn Club, Christine and the entire staff. From our first visit to the club, to our last dance...everything was perfect. The club is absolutely stunning and elegant, the food honestly delicious, the service impeccable and the overall experience was a dream come true. I would recommend this facility to anyone...it is the perfect place for a bride who wants to be treated like a princess.

The entire Lawn Club staff is absolutely phenomenal. From Christine and Daniella, to Andy and John, it is evident that they take great pride in their venue and care deeply for their clients. Warm welcomes from the staff greet you every time you’re there; to say they are accommodating would be an understatement, as they went above and beyond for our wedding and exceeded our expectations on every level. I constantly heard from friends how stressful planning a wedding was going to be…not if the Lawn Club staff has anything to do with it! Christine and Daniella were there for me from the very beginning. Any time I had questions or concerns, they were always there to put me at ease and guide me in the right direction. So often I felt as if I was their only bride, when in fact I know they had dozens of other weddings to plan. They assisted us with everything from booking our vendors (who were all fantastic!) to creating the color scheme and overall design for the wedding. They always responded to my emails in a timely manner and welcomed me to contact them as much as I needed whenever I had questions (which was a lot!)

A huge plus is that they only host one wedding a day, which makes a big difference, as we never felt rushed or pressured to ‘get out.’ The inside of the building is stunning and leaves you with very little that needs to be decorated, especially once they put out all of their candles, which are everywhere! All of the food, from cocktail hour, to dinner, to late-night snacks, was delicious! Months later guests are still complimenting us, saying that it was the most elegant wedding they’ve ever been to. The Lawn Club made it possible for us to have the wedding I always dreamed of and words cannot even begin to express how grateful I am to all of their staff for making my dream become a reality. We will forever reminisce about that wonderful day spent with our family and friends, in a place that cared just as much about our wedding as we...

Everything about the Lawn Club was fantastic! Working with Christine was wonderful, she was there for us every step of the way whenever we needed anything. All of our guests kept saying what a wonderful time they had and how beautiful it was.

Christine is amazing and puts everyone at ease.

Saying Christine and the NHLC team was amazing would be an understatement! We had a wedding reception with 100 people and none of them could stop with the amazing feedback. From the first time we called to the moment we left they were so flexible in trying to meet our needs and making us happy. I can say that in the end the event literally went perfectly! We couldn't come up with a single complaint... besides the fact that it had to end at some point. Would defiantly recommend to anyone!

The Lawn Club is a venue that has everything – great staff, incredible food, beautiful grounds, and gorgeous interior. We had a spring Sunday brunch wedding and received an overwhelming amount of positive comments and rave reviews from our guests regarding the beauty of the venue and the amazing cuisine. One of my aunts said that she has three kids yet to be marry and she was taking note of some of the clever uses of space and the vast spread of exquisite food, so carefully prepared and presented. We worked with Christine, who was a real pleasure and an important member to add to our wedding team. She took the lead and reached out to all the vendors making sure everyone was on the same page. She was well organized and laid out exactly what we needed to do in order to ensure a smooth day. She was very accommodating in our requests for menu modifications as well as listening to our vision for our special day and helping to think outside the box to make it happen. Another aspect of the Lawn Club that we realized only after the wedding was how photogenic it is! Our guests had so much fun that they were posting pictures online of our wedding shortly after it took place (and as it was taking place!). We realized that from all angles and in both silly and posed photos, every shot looked like a million dollar affair - the outside balcony with the blooming trees, the rustic look of the bricks on the exterior, and the fabulous chandeliers, enormous windows, and candlelit fireplace in the ballroom. We also had our ceremony on site. It was our dream to get married right by a fireplace (there are many in the venue!) and we couldn’t have found a more perfect place than the Lawn Club. Thank you to Christine and all the staff for making our special day such a joyous memory!

The New Haven Lawn Club is an absolutely breathtaking space if you're into classic 1920s vintage elegance. It's very well kept and in perfect condition after all these years, especially as compared to some other venues we looked at in Connecticut. I fell in love with it from the moment I saw photos online and nowhere else ever stacked up as we continued on our venue search. It's also on the more reasonable side, price-wise. They're very flexible with tweaking the menu options so that you can design a dinner that works for your budget and your appetite. The food was great! And we loved having our wedding right in downtown New Haven - there are so many great restaurants and cool hotels around and it's very accessible for guests coming in from NYC or flying in from out of town. You might want to consider bringing in a wedding planner or day of coordinator if you have your wedding here -- the people who work there -- while very nice, down to earth, and knowledgeable --can seem a bit overworked at times and are occasionally hard to get a hold of. All in all, we're very happy that we chose the Lawn Club for our wedding day.

The New Haven Lawn Club and Christine were amazing! Our reception went off without a hitch. The food was fantastic, the wine glasses are huge and the service was excellent. The staff was attentive, on top of everything, and knew what we needed before we needed it. They even rolled our napkins and reset our places every time we got up to speak to guests or to dance. I wasn't feeling well, and they made sure I had exactly what I needed, even boxing up an extra dinner for me so I could enjoy it later when I was feeling better! Christine accommodated our every need, including several guests with dietary concerns, and was willing to work with us to make sure our wedding was exactly what we pictured. She is kind, always has a smile for her clients, and is incredibly knowledgeable about the Club, the history of the building, and weddings in general. She knows the best in the business, and she always had great ideas and recommendations. The building and grounds are beautiful and well maintained, and our pictures from that day are amazing due to the fantastic setting. I would highly recommend the Lawn Club to anyone looking to host a wedding or event.

The entire team at NHLC Catering was attentive and responsive to all of our wedding needs. Planning a wedding from 300 miles away could have been an daunting experience if it was not for the attention and advice we received from Christine. She made our vision a reality with ease and kept us calm and cool during the planning process. Our wedding day went off without a hitch. We were able to enjoy every detail because the NHLC team executed all the little additions we had planned to perfection. The food was delicious and the service was top notch. I have a severe nut allergy but the kitchen made sure that there was not a nut to be found so that I could taste everything without worrying that I might end up in the ER. The ballroom looked magical. We were able to have an old world feel in completely modernized and updated facility--very hard to find.

If you want a fantastic venue with top-notch professionalism from their coordinator, then the New Haven Lawn Club is for you! From our first appointment all the way up to our wedding, Christine was extremely professional, awesome to work with, and made every envision and dream that we had for our wedding day come true! I never lost trust or had any doubts in her or her staff, and always felt confident and secure working with them. She made the whole process extremely stress-free and enjoyable. And trust me, from one bride to the next, that is something that you cannot overlook, or take for granted!
I have nothing but the utmost respect and gratitude for Christine and her staff for making our wedding day unbelievable.
I highly recommend the New Haven Lawn Club, specifically Christine, without hesitation, for your wedding!
Happy planning!!!

The New Haven Lawn Club was the perfect venue for our wedding. Christine Perusse is both very professional and extremely nice. The staff at the New Haven Lawn made our wedding day run smoothly with no hiccups. It was such a pleasure to work with them! I cannot recommend this venue enough!

We absolutely loved our reception at NHLC! We wanted a beautiful, unique venue and we definitely got it. The vintage architecture and style of the Lawn Club sets it apart from other reception facilities (not to mention the endless photo opportunities it offers). Christine is FANTASTIC to work with, going above and beyond to help us every step of the way during our planning process. I was so comfortable on our wedding day knowing she was in control of everything. The food was excellent and the lighting was perfect (where else could you have candles everywhere!?). Our guests are still talking about it!
One other special feature to highlight is NHLC's tasting, which is by far the best I've heard. Not only do you get to taste all of the food, but your table is designed how you might want it to look on your wedding day. It was such a great way to get different ideas and really picture how everything might look in the room.
We are so happy we chose NHLC and can't picture having our big day anywhere else.

The biggest regret I have about having my wedding at the NHLC is that I couldnt be a guest there myself. Our guests raved about everything from the beauty of the venue itself to the food itself. I cant put into words what a tremendous asset Christine is as the wedding coordinator. She took care of everything and I was able to relax completely for the few days leading up the the wedding. I would highly recommend NHLC to anyone for weddings or for any other event.

Everything about the New Haven Lawn Club is exquisite! The NHLC took my breath away as I took my first step into the venue - this was it! Besides from the magnificent decor, the entire staff was amazing. Christine was extremely profressional and willing to go above and beyond to ensure perfection. I couldn't be happier with the results - the food was so scrumptiously delicious, and the wait staff was profoundly attentive. I had a wonderful experience and will try to figure out another way to have an event there!

Everyone at the Lawn club was very professional and amazing. I dealt with Christine and she was just amazing. I could not have ask for a nicer, more organized, and amazing person to help me plan my wedding. Everything turned out just the way I wanted it to.
All my guest have been giving me amazing feedback on how wonderful The New Haven Lawn was and how great the food was. Food was delecious, yum :) I would highly recommond it to anyone. Check it out!!!

I loved the NHLC! Christine and her staff made our wedding beyond fantastic! The place is gorgeous, the food is delicious, and the effort of the staff make this place wonderfully upscale for the most important day of you life.
Christine is the most organized wedding professional I have ever met and being a particular person myself, I felt no problem trusting her with this most important day.
It is still a dream that everything went so flawlessly. We cannot say enough wonderful things about the NHLC!

Our wedding day was perfect from start to finish. From the staff and service to the food and atmosphere everything was wonderful. They attended to every need we had, from getting the groomsmen bottled water when they arrived, to bringing my husband and I a tray of Hors Devours while we had to take pictures, to packing up the car with all of our belongings when we left.

Having the option to have our ceremony at the Lawn Club was convenient and relaxing too because we didn't want our guest to have to drive from the ceremony to the reception and do a lot of waiting around. They seamlessly transformed the ceremony room into the reception room in an hour, which suprised our guests when they found out they were going back into the same room for dinner.

The food was wonderful. Everything was cooked perfect, tasted great and the presentation was artful. All the meals arrived at the tables with a lid to keep the food hot. The guests had a lot of positive comments on how their beef and chicken were cooked just right. The wait staff was very polite and attendant. They even re-roll the napkin every time you leave the table. Small details like that are a nice touch :)

I can't say enough good things about Christine the wedding coordinator at the Lawn Club. She made all the difference in how our day turned out. She answered all of my questions about food options, pricing, decorating... she helped coordinate the ceremony and how the schedule of the day would go and stayed until the end of the reception. I would have been a lot more stressed if it wasn't for Christine. She is a pleasant, knowledgeable and understanding person to work with!

Our wedding was absolutely amazing with the assistance of the New Haven Lawn Club's catering group. The wedding coordinator is Christine Perusse, and she is awesome. She's very responsive and helpful to the best of her ability. The venue also made significant upgrades during their winter clean-up, including a hardwood floor stained black in the main dining room (gorgeous), fresh paint in the main dining room as well as the replacement of the kitchen doors which were previously less than attractive. They also darkened the hardwood in the ballroom, and it's stunning. I highly recommend this venue. My only complaint is that you have to meet the 120 person minimum for a Saturday night, but for most people that won't be a problem anyway. And if you don't have that many people, you can at least build the cost into add'l food for the people you do have in attendance like warm chocolate chip cookie and cold milk shooters!

Loved! Darren was wonderful, and when we worked with Christine and Jon, they were great too. Beautiful location, everyone loved it and was impressed. Would do it there again in a heart beat.

They made the day amazing. The staff is great and willing to help whenever.

I love this place. It is so classic and at christmastime everything is decorated.

A venue with beautiful architecture, delicious food, and friendly wait-staff- what more could you ask for?! Coming from a vendor, John, Christine and crew are ALWAYS very accommodating and we always feel welcomed into their "home".

Very classy facility. Architecture and Decor is absolutely beautiful. Food is exceptionally good, and the staff is great; works very well with customers as well as vendors. We highly NHLC!!

As the owner of Wild Expressions Florist I have done the flowers for many weddings at the New Haven Lawn Club and absolutely love it there. The staff is amazing and the venue is always clean and set-up exactly when they say it will be. The old world charm of the Lawn Club draws many brides there and I can see why.

The staff at The New Haven Lawn Club are the best - really take care of the guests ( and vendors!!!) in such a BEAUTIFUL setting. They really care about what they are doing, and are not just 'going through the motions'! A wonderful spot for a wedding ( and i've been to a TON over the years!! )

I've worked many times with Christine at The New Haven Lawn Club. She is the ultimate professional, keeping her composure at every moment, always bringing the best out of her staff and vendors. Wonderful energy.... a pleasure to work with!!