Weddings, Bridal Showers

Bar/Bat Mitvahs - Special Occasions

The Ultimate Destination for Distinctive Celebrating

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Celebrations of Life Become Memories of a Lifetime

Whether a wedding of 350, kosher bar or bat mitzvah, of 200, or a rehearsal or retirement dinner of 20, your magical day will be planned and executed by our seasoned team with the care and professionalism that only JoAnn and Sal Latorraca­‑and of course, Giovanni himself – can provide.

In fact, our entire family is dedicated to making every dream come true ­­– focusing on one event at a time…yours, even accommodating onsite ceremonies.

All Formal Dining menu packages (except wine cellar tasting dinners) include the following services and amenities:

  • Maître d‘ Service to coordinate your entire event
  • Cocktail reception based on menu
  • Complete dinner menu
  • Choice of a special cake | dessert
  • Tuxedoed, white gloved banquet staff
  • Floor length tablecloths with host’s choice of satin strip overlays and napkins
  • The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s monogrammed table seating cards & directional maps for invites
  • Uniformed coat check attendant
  • For Brides: Spacious Bridal Suite with private entrance and bridal attendant
  • For Bar/Bat Mitzvahs: Customized junior menu available

In addition to the three dynamic dinner packages, additional menus are available to further tailor your event

Swan Suite

4513 Square Feet Perfect For Business Meetings, Event and Weddings 60 – 450 Guests

Holly Pond Suite

662 Square Feet Holly Pond Suites A and B can be combined into a small ballroom of 1325 Square Feet. Accommodates Up to 60 people

Majestic Suite

1842 Square Feet Weddings,  Bar/Bat Mitzvahs | Special Events Accommodates 120 Guests

Cove Suite

2400 Square Feet Ideal for Cocktail  or Social Hour Accommodates Over 100 Guests

Consistently Voted Best Of...

We are very proud that our guests continue to choose the Waters Edge as a top Wedding and Event Venue in CT year after year.

Kaitlyn B - The Knot.com

Our wedding was on June 30, 2018 at The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s and everything was absolutely perfect! From the initial meeting all the way to the day of, everyone at The Waters Edge was helpful, patient, and willing to sit with us to go over every last detail. On our wedding day, Bonnie and the entire staff at The Waters Edge was friendly, attentive, and professional. Even our guests were blown away by how excellent the service was on our wedding day. We cannot recommend the Waters Edge at Giovanni’s enough for your wedding, truly a 5-star venue!!

FIVE STARS

Denise G - TheKnot.com

We worked with Bonnie at WEG to plan our wedding, and it was phenomenal. The food was fantastic–everyone commented about how great the cocktail hour food was, as well as the reception food! There is a wide variety of options, and they give your vegan/vegetarian/GF guests enough choices! The planning process was very easy. We felt like we were in good hands the entire time. And Bonnie went out of her way a number of times to make sure we had the best night possible. The few days leading up to our wedding, Bonnie was there holding our hands on some of the final details. We were able to see the rooms (ceremony, cocktail, and reception) set up a few days prior, and even had a bit of time to get some of our personalized decor put together so that we knew how it would look! Bonnie was also key in this-she had some great ideas and executed beautiful set ups with candles, etc. the day of. The day of the wedding was a breeze. Everyone was fantastic-Anne, our bridal attendant, and Robert, another one of the staff, were always nearby checking on the groom and I. It helped us be able to sit back and relax, and enjoy the best night of our lives!

FIVE STARS

Meg - Weddingwire.com

We recently had our wedding here and it was more than we could have ever dreamed of! The venue is beautiful and they transformed the ballroom into a romantic, elegant setting for our black tie reception. From our first initial meeting with the wedding coordinator to our big day and everything in between, the staff was always reachable, prompt to get back to us, and helpful in the planning process. We had a lot of unique requests such as putting a tent up out back for cocktail hour and getting food trucks come for our after party and they were able to deliver on all of our requests! The day of staff was so attentive and professional and many of our guests commented on how excellent the service was. On top of all of this, the food was amazing! I would highly recommend The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s to any bride and groom looking for their dream wedding.

FIVE STARS

Jill - Weddingwire.com

My husband and I just got married at The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s at the end of October. From the very second we walked into Giovanni’s we knew this was going to be the venue were going to get married in. We met with Jessica who sat right down with us, showed us the rooms, walked us through the entire place and put us right at ease. She was so incredible to work with. She was very calm but professional and knew exactly what she was doing. All my emails, questions, and concerns were always answered right away. We also had the chance to work with Bonnie on the actual big day. She was wonderful to work with, she jumped right in and was by my side from the second I walked out of the party bus into the bridal suite. She even cooled me down with a wet hand towel! Every single guest told us that the food they had was the best food they ever had at a wedding. From cocktail hour, to the reception- everything was incredible. Being gluten free was no issue for them! All the cocktail hour apps were made gluten free for me, as well as my filet for dinner. The staff go above and beyond to make all their guest have an amazing night. My parents went back the next morning to pick up everything we had left there to find Bonnie had already put everything to the side for us, all organized, which made it extremely easy for my parents. I can go on and on about Giovanni’s and their staff. I would highly recommend this venue to every single person I know who is engaged and looking their special place to get married. They do an exceptional job.

FIVE STARS

Consistently Voted Best Of...

We are very proud that our guests continue to choose the Waters Edge as a top Wedding and Event Venue in CT year after year.

Kaitlyn B - The Knot.com

 “We cannot recommend the Waters Edge at Giovanni’s enough for your wedding, truly a 5-star venue!!”

FIVE STARS

Denise G - TheKnot.com

“the staff, were always nearby checking on the groom and I. It helped us be able to sit back and relax, and enjoy the best night of our lives!”

FIVE STARS

Meg - Weddingwire.com

“We recently had our wedding here and it was more than we could have ever dreamed of! “

Jill - Weddingwire.com

“I would highly recommend this venue to every single person I know who is engaged and looking their special place to get married. They do an exceptional job.”

FIVE STARS

About Us

ABOUT US

“For some families entertaining is like breathing. And our family has a history of breathing life into special occasions for generations.

My father, Giovanni Gabriele, came to the United States from the small Italian town of Potenza. Like many immigrants, Giovanni brought what he knew to start his new life here in America—fine food and entertaining. From washing dishes in a well-known restaurant, Giovanni’s passion to own his own restaurant grew and in 1977 he opened Giovanni’s in Stamford.

Ten years later he added a second, The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s in Darien. Each step was made possible by the dedicated following of loyal patrons—and might I add, the active participation of his three lovely daughters.

Recently my husband Sal and I took over the daily operations, under Giovanni’s ever-watchful eye, and we are dedicated to building on the family tradition. Who knows, one day one of our four sons may continue the family business since entertaining is what we do and who we are.”

Ciao, JoAnn Latorraca