Weddings at Lion Rock Inn: A Dream Destination for Your Big Day

When it comes to hosting an unforgettable wedding, few places can compare to the stunning beauty and serene atmosphere of Lion Rock Inn at Sharon, CT. Nestled in a picturesque location, this venue offers a breathtaking backdrop for couples who want their wedding day to feel truly magical. As a wedding planner, we were thrilled to be part of the design and planning of this incredible celebration.

The Ultimate Wedding Experience at Lion Rock Inn

One of the unique features of hosting your wedding at Lion Rock Inn is the opportunity to immerse yourself and your loved ones in a full weekend celebration. The venue offers plenty of space for your closest family and friends to stay, allowing you to extend the festivities well beyond the wedding day itself. Picture this: a rehearsal dinner, welcome drinks, the big day, and a farewell brunch, all hosted at the same beautiful venue. This makes for an unforgettable, intimate experience where everyone can truly feel part of the celebration from start to finish.

Why You Need Planning Support

While the venue offers incredible potential for a magical weekend, it's important to note that planning a wedding here requires a bit more attention to detail. At the very least, you’ll need partial planning to help with logistics and coordination. However, based on our experience, we highly recommend opting for full-service planning support to ensure everything runs smoothly. A wedding at Lion Rock Inn is an all-day, all-weekend affair, and having an experienced planner on-site from the start of the rehearsal to the final guest’s departure after the post-checkout is essential for a seamless experience.

A dedicated planner will help navigate the venue’s requirements, stay on top of the schedule, and ensure that all aspects of the wedding are executed flawlessly. Trust us, when you’re dealing with multiple events over several days, it makes a world of difference to have someone with the expertise and experience to handle everything for you.

Vendor Details and Flexibility

The beauty of Lion Rock Inn also lies in its flexibility when it comes to vendors. The venue encourages couples to use their preferred catering service, and for good reason – the caterers do an exceptional job in creating memorable meals for your guests. That said, if you prefer to bring in a different catering team, you can do so for an additional fee.

In our case, we had the privilege of helping our clients budget and manage everything from the florals, rentals, and music, to photography and every other element that makes a wedding unique. It’s a complex process, but with meticulous planning and coordination, everything came together beautifully.

The Design Process

One of the most rewarding aspects of being a wedding planner is the design process. For this wedding, we spent several months perfecting the design deck, collaborating with the couple to capture their vision, and fine-tuning every detail. Seeing that vision come to life on the wedding day was truly one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career. The final setup was almost identical to the design plan, a testament to the power of detailed preparation and teamwork.

The Magical Moment: Seeing the Vision Come to Life

There’s no feeling quite like seeing the couple’s reaction to the final result. After all the months of planning, meetings, and adjustments, it’s a beautiful moment to see the designs, colors, and ideas transformed into a stunning reality. The couple’s joy and excitement as they take in the results of all the hard work make everything worth it. The looks of awe on their faces, as well as the compliments from their guests, are the best rewards for a wedding planner.

Final Thoughts

A wedding at Lion Rock Inn is a truly special experience that offers so much more than just the ceremony itself. With multiple events spread out over a weekend, it’s a celebration that brings everyone together in a way few venues can offer. While it requires thoughtful planning and coordination, having the right planning team can ensure every detail is executed seamlessly, allowing you to enjoy the day without any stress. For couples looking to create a memorable, all-inclusive wedding experience, Lion Rock Inn is an exceptional choice, and with the right planning and design, your dream wedding can become a reality.

Venue Lion Rock Farm

Catering Hunt and Harvest

Planning Skylar Arden Events

Rentals Peak Event Services

Photography Ashlee Huff Wedding

Florals Bloom Study

Tented wedding event design & planning

Behind the Scenes: From Design Direction to Gorgeous Florals – A Look at Our Latest Wedding Production

Planning a wedding involves so many moving parts, from the big picture vision down to the tiniest details. At the heart of it all is the design direction—a roadmap that sets the tone and guides the creative process. We recently had the pleasure of working on a truly special project, and we wanted to share a little bit about our approach, our collaboration with vendors, and the steps that went into turning this wedding vision into reality.

Crafting the Design Direction

Every wedding starts with a design direction. This is the foundation for everything we create—setting the vibe, colors, and overall aesthetic that will bring the couple’s vision to life. Our team works closely with our clients to develop a design deck that’s both inspiring and practical. We take into account the couple’s personal style, the venue, and any key elements they envision for their day. Once that’s in place, we create a cohesive look that ties everything together.

For us, the design direction is more than just colors and decor; it’s about creating an experience. Every detail should feel like it belongs and contributes to the atmosphere we're working to build. Whether it’s selecting the perfect linens, choosing the right lighting, or curating the perfect table settings, we take a holistic approach to the design, ensuring that every element feels intentional and refined.

Trusting Our Florist Partners

One of the most exciting aspects of the wedding design process is the florals. We absolutely love collaborating with florists to create breathtaking arrangements that elevate the entire event. We’ve built strong partnerships with our preferred florists over the years, but we’re also happy to work with other florists our clients may bring on board. In either case, communication is key.

We provide florists with access to our design deck so they can see the full picture of the wedding’s vibe and color palette. From there, we trust their expertise to choose the best florals for the season, ensuring that everything will be fresh, available, and in line with our design direction. Florists know what’s in season, what’s trending, and what’s going to look amazing on the big day. We always defer to their creative instincts when it comes to the final arrangements. Trusting our vendors—especially florists—is absolutely essential to making the process run smoothly. They bring the expertise and creativity that elevate our designs to the next level.

The Full-Service Approach: Beyond Design

For our full-service clients, we believe in offering a truly comprehensive experience. This goes beyond just the decor and florals. We’re here to help with every aspect of the event design, from table mock-ups and rental selections to color direction and even attire recommendations for the wedding party.

Helping our clients choose the perfect attire to complement the overall vibe of the wedding is one of our favorite parts of the process. We work closely with them to ensure that their wardrobe choices align with the color palette and theme we’ve developed. Whether it’s selecting bridesmaid dresses, tuxedos, or the perfect pair of shoes, we offer guidance to ensure that every member of the wedding party looks and feels their best.

From Design to Reality: The Final Product

Seeing the design come to life on the day of the wedding is always the most rewarding part of the process. It’s like watching a beautiful vision transform into reality. The florals, the tablescapes, the rentals—all the elements come together in a stunning way that’s both cohesive and uniquely tailored to the couple’s vision. It’s a true team effort, and we couldn’t be prouder of how this particular wedding turned out.

Working on this project was such a fun and rewarding experience. We’re grateful for the amazing vendors we get to collaborate with and the couples who trust us to bring their dreams to life. Designing a wedding is a labor of love, and we’re so honored to be part of these special moments.

If you’re planning your own wedding and looking for help bringing your vision to life, we’d love to chat. Let’s create something beautiful together!

Feel free to reach out to us for a consultation or to see more of our past work. The journey from design direction to execution is always an exciting one, and we’d love to make it an unforgettable experience for you too!

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