I want to start by saying thank you to the staff for our wedding on 3/28/24. My wife and I couldn't be happier with how well everything was planned and there wasn't one issue. Our attendant Klea was absolutely amazing. She had on the fly idea that made the experience better. She was always asking us if we needed anything. She knew I liked vodka soda and always had one ready for me. Give that girl a raise. Also the the person overseeing our wedding. Andrew I believe (Blad guy with a beard) He also helped make this a flawless and stress free wedding. I want to thank the rest of the staff as well for the amazing job. Ooh the food... I got non stop compliments on how great the food was. People ask for to-go boxes because they didn't want to leave their plate. If you're planning on having your wedding there ,just do it.
joseph costa.
We had our annual UNICO fundraiser O'Talian Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner with Zeppole, everything was delicous the place clean the waitstaff polite an overall very nice venue
Heather Ivanoff
If you're planning a fairytale Wedding ?? you'll want to choose the Aria. This venue is spectacular!! The staff is absolutely amazing!! The two staff members who assisted us at our son's Wedding day were Michelle and Pierre. They were extremely attentive to our needs, assisted us with all the details and very professional. I enjoyed every part of our experience, from the start to the finish!!! I highly recommend the Aria to any couple who wants to make a lasting impression of their special day celebrating with their family & friends. Almost forgot to mention that the food is absolutely delicious!! So even though it rained on my son's Wedding day 3~23~24. The staff was well prepared and provided us with umbrellas! We had a wonderful time celebrating and our experience at this beautiful venue was Amazing!!!
Logan Hale
Awesome spot, great food
Richard Nieves
I recently had the chance to film a wedding at Aria for the first time. Even with the weather not cooperating, Aria provided a fantastic setting for capturing this special day.Beautiful & SpaciousThe venue itself is truly stunning. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces offered a wealth of opportunities for capturing special moments. The light-filled chapel, with its clean lines and white pews, was a dream to film in for the ceremony. The ballroom, one of two available, was equally impressive - spacious and elegant.Accommodating StaffThe staff at Aria were incredibly helpful and professional. They truly went above and beyond by providing me with a meal alongside the guests, which is a rare courtesy not all venues extend to vendors. This small detail speaks volumes about Aria's commitment to creating a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone involved in the wedding.OverallI would highly recommend Aria to any couple searching for a beautiful and accommodating wedding venue. The combination of stunning aesthetics, spaciousness, and a vendor-friendly staff makes it a gem.
Lizbeth Rios
Beautiful wedding venue! Food was good, staff was respectful but super friendly. Felt bit uncomfortable asking for simple things like a replacement spoon or splenda. But overall, service was smooth and beautiful.
Jose Ramirez
Perfect
Melinda Le
After touring many CT wedding venues, Aria definitely stood out. We loved the look and feel of Aria. We worked with Lina and Greta leading up to our November wedding.When we booked, we had our choice of Ballroom. We chose Ballroom B because it was the perfect space for our number of guests and the round dancefloor was unique. We were told that we had first choice of choosing the chapel or the gardens for our ceremony. This led us to believe that if there was another wedding booked in the other ballroom, they wouldn't be having their ceremony in the chapel if we decided to book it. We chose the chapel so that we didn’t have to worry about inclement weather. We also paid for additional time to block out any events happening right before our wedding in our ballroom.Unfortunately, on our wedding day, there was a ceremony in the chapel right before ours. It threw us for a loop. It confused our guests as well since they heard bagpipes upon arrival and thought they were at the wrong location. Our florist was thrown off by this, as they were trying to set up our ceremony arch in the chapel, but they couldn’t access it due to another wedding in there at 3pm and right ahead of ours. Our ceremony was scheduled for 5pm. It was a mad dash for my florist to get in there and work her magic.We knew that Aria did not host rehearsals, but we were assured that their staff handle so many weddings that we’d be in good hands with the Maitre D and bridal attendant. Our Maitre D was Gino and our bridal attendant was Klea. The ceremony line-up and reception grand entrance was a little unorganized. Our wedding party kept asking us questions on what to do, but we kept referring back to Gino. We were waiting around a lot in the bridal suite prior to the ceremony and the grand entrance without much direction as to what time we should be ready to enter.Based on other weddings we’ve been a part of, I do not believe the bridal attendant service was on par with other wedding venues. Other than during the first look photos, where my bridal attendant helped carry the train of my dress, I could barely find her the rest of the night. At other wedding venues, the bridal attendant is lingering and ensuring the bride/groom always have a drink. There were quite a few times during our wedding, I could not find my bridal attendant and my husband had to ask other people at our wedding to get him a drink. I definitely think the bridal attendant should be a bit more present during the reception.I do not believe the blueprint for the seating/table set up is up to scale with Ballroom B. We chose to exclude a table that was directly adjacent to the stairwell, but we noticed a table was placed right there, which made it hard for those guests to see our first dance and our entrance down the stairwell.On a positive note, the grounds were beautiful. The rest of the staff were great. The food, although I didn’t eat much at my own wedding due to all the adrenaline and things to do, was amazing. I would love to come back to Aria as a guest at someone else’s wedding so that I can actually sit down and enjoy my meal. The bartenders were so nice and actually knew one of my Maid of Honors – so that was a pleasant surprise! At the end of our reception, the staff at Aria packed up everything we had brought there (table numbers, décor, signage, toasting glasses, etc.) onto a trolley, which made it so easy for my bridesmaid to pack onto our bus at the end of the night. I really appreciated that. The grilled cheese and cannoli station towards the end of our reception was delicious and I wish I ate more of it. The staff packed to go containers of our grilled cheeses and cannolis, which were amazing to have the next day. I will say that I wish we could have adjusted the timing of the late night enhancements, as majority of our guests had already left, but we were told they come out 1.5 hours before the end of the reception.Overall, we still had a great wedding at Aria and I would recommend having any event here due to location and quality of food.
Jorge D
Great place to host a party or reception.
Steve Smith
Great venue for weddings and company holiday party
We were at a very large party. The food and service was excellent.
Karyn Taglia
Very nice wedding on New Year's Eve. Food was good and we had a great time. Beautifully lit at night.
eric carter
Beautiful venue for all occasions! Sits on a ridge overlooking Holy land and the city of Waterbury, CT.
Lesley Creatura
Beautiful venue with excellent food, service & attention to detail. The grounds & facility are breathtaking & immaculate.
Fay Silva
Wow what a beautiful, drop dead gorgeous venue! My husband DJ'ed a holiday party here a few days ago and they had it so beautifully decorated for Christmas. The staff were all very friendly and the event was well organized. We hope to come back in the warmer months because the outside garden & patio area looked absolutely stunning! This venue is getting a favorite on my bookmarks!
I want to start by saying thank you to the staff for our wedding on 3/28/24. My wife and I couldn't be happier with how well everything was planned and there wasn't one issue. Our attendant Klea was absolutely amazing. She had on the fly idea that made the experience better. She was always asking us if we needed anything. She knew I liked vodka soda and always had one ready for me. Give that girl a raise. Also the the person overseeing our wedding. Andrew I believe (Blad guy with a beard) He also helped make this a flawless and stress free wedding. I want to thank the rest of the staff as well for the amazing job. Ooh the food... I got non stop compliments on how great the food was. People ask for to-go boxes because they didn't want to leave their plate. If you're planning on having your wedding there ,just do it.
We had our annual UNICO fundraiser O'Talian Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner with Zeppole, everything was delicous the place clean the waitstaff polite an overall very nice venue
If you're planning a fairytale Wedding ?? you'll want to choose the Aria. This venue is spectacular!! The staff is absolutely amazing!! The two staff members who assisted us at our son's Wedding day were Michelle and Pierre. They were extremely attentive to our needs, assisted us with all the details and very professional. I enjoyed every part of our experience, from the start to the finish!!! I highly recommend the Aria to any couple who wants to make a lasting impression of their special day celebrating with their family & friends. Almost forgot to mention that the food is absolutely delicious!! So even though it rained on my son's Wedding day 3~23~24. The staff was well prepared and provided us with umbrellas! We had a wonderful time celebrating and our experience at this beautiful venue was Amazing!!!
Awesome spot, great food
I recently had the chance to film a wedding at Aria for the first time. Even with the weather not cooperating, Aria provided a fantastic setting for capturing this special day.Beautiful & SpaciousThe venue itself is truly stunning. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces offered a wealth of opportunities for capturing special moments. The light-filled chapel, with its clean lines and white pews, was a dream to film in for the ceremony. The ballroom, one of two available, was equally impressive - spacious and elegant.Accommodating StaffThe staff at Aria were incredibly helpful and professional. They truly went above and beyond by providing me with a meal alongside the guests, which is a rare courtesy not all venues extend to vendors. This small detail speaks volumes about Aria's commitment to creating a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone involved in the wedding.OverallI would highly recommend Aria to any couple searching for a beautiful and accommodating wedding venue. The combination of stunning aesthetics, spaciousness, and a vendor-friendly staff makes it a gem.
Beautiful wedding venue! Food was good, staff was respectful but super friendly. Felt bit uncomfortable asking for simple things like a replacement spoon or splenda. But overall, service was smooth and beautiful.
Perfect
After touring many CT wedding venues, Aria definitely stood out. We loved the look and feel of Aria. We worked with Lina and Greta leading up to our November wedding.When we booked, we had our choice of Ballroom. We chose Ballroom B because it was the perfect space for our number of guests and the round dancefloor was unique. We were told that we had first choice of choosing the chapel or the gardens for our ceremony. This led us to believe that if there was another wedding booked in the other ballroom, they wouldn't be having their ceremony in the chapel if we decided to book it. We chose the chapel so that we didn’t have to worry about inclement weather. We also paid for additional time to block out any events happening right before our wedding in our ballroom.Unfortunately, on our wedding day, there was a ceremony in the chapel right before ours. It threw us for a loop. It confused our guests as well since they heard bagpipes upon arrival and thought they were at the wrong location. Our florist was thrown off by this, as they were trying to set up our ceremony arch in the chapel, but they couldn’t access it due to another wedding in there at 3pm and right ahead of ours. Our ceremony was scheduled for 5pm. It was a mad dash for my florist to get in there and work her magic.We knew that Aria did not host rehearsals, but we were assured that their staff handle so many weddings that we’d be in good hands with the Maitre D and bridal attendant. Our Maitre D was Gino and our bridal attendant was Klea. The ceremony line-up and reception grand entrance was a little unorganized. Our wedding party kept asking us questions on what to do, but we kept referring back to Gino. We were waiting around a lot in the bridal suite prior to the ceremony and the grand entrance without much direction as to what time we should be ready to enter.Based on other weddings we’ve been a part of, I do not believe the bridal attendant service was on par with other wedding venues. Other than during the first look photos, where my bridal attendant helped carry the train of my dress, I could barely find her the rest of the night. At other wedding venues, the bridal attendant is lingering and ensuring the bride/groom always have a drink. There were quite a few times during our wedding, I could not find my bridal attendant and my husband had to ask other people at our wedding to get him a drink. I definitely think the bridal attendant should be a bit more present during the reception.I do not believe the blueprint for the seating/table set up is up to scale with Ballroom B. We chose to exclude a table that was directly adjacent to the stairwell, but we noticed a table was placed right there, which made it hard for those guests to see our first dance and our entrance down the stairwell.On a positive note, the grounds were beautiful. The rest of the staff were great. The food, although I didn’t eat much at my own wedding due to all the adrenaline and things to do, was amazing. I would love to come back to Aria as a guest at someone else’s wedding so that I can actually sit down and enjoy my meal. The bartenders were so nice and actually knew one of my Maid of Honors – so that was a pleasant surprise! At the end of our reception, the staff at Aria packed up everything we had brought there (table numbers, décor, signage, toasting glasses, etc.) onto a trolley, which made it so easy for my bridesmaid to pack onto our bus at the end of the night. I really appreciated that. The grilled cheese and cannoli station towards the end of our reception was delicious and I wish I ate more of it. The staff packed to go containers of our grilled cheeses and cannolis, which were amazing to have the next day. I will say that I wish we could have adjusted the timing of the late night enhancements, as majority of our guests had already left, but we were told they come out 1.5 hours before the end of the reception.Overall, we still had a great wedding at Aria and I would recommend having any event here due to location and quality of food.
Great place to host a party or reception.
Great venue for weddings and company holiday party
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We were at a very large party. The food and service was excellent.
Very nice wedding on New Year's Eve. Food was good and we had a great time. Beautifully lit at night.
Beautiful venue for all occasions! Sits on a ridge overlooking Holy land and the city of Waterbury, CT.
Beautiful venue with excellent food, service & attention to detail. The grounds & facility are breathtaking & immaculate.
Wow what a beautiful, drop dead gorgeous venue! My husband DJ'ed a holiday party here a few days ago and they had it so beautifully decorated for Christmas. The staff were all very friendly and the event was well organized. We hope to come back in the warmer months because the outside garden & patio area looked absolutely stunning! This venue is getting a favorite on my bookmarks!