{"id":223,"date":"2023-05-04T22:46:48","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T22:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/?page_id=223"},"modified":"2024-04-02T18:17:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T18:17:20","slug":"our-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/our-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\tWelcome to La Bella Vista\n\t<\/h1>\n<h2>\n\t\tWe&#8217;re All About Family\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Our story started in 2012 when our Family received the opportunity to take over the property which is now La Bella Vista. We vowed to create the best wedding experience in Connecticut, through impeccable cuisine, presentation, service and value.<\/p>\n<p>Owned and operated by a local, hands on, Passionate Family with Decades of Restaurant &amp; Event Experience, it was a dream come true to bring our passion to life. We are big believers in continuous improvement, constantly finding ways to make every piece of the wedding &amp; event experience better.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past decade we have worked tirelessly to create the award-winning Wedding Venue that La Bella Vista is today.<\/p>\n<p>To our thousands of clients &amp; guests, we thank you for choosing us.<\/p>\n<p>With Love, La Bella Vista<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/greenery-graphic-2.png\" alt=\"greenery-graphic-2\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"2000\" width=\"2000\" title=\"greenery-graphic-2\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/2000;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/greenery-graphic-2.png\" alt=\"greenery-graphic-2\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"2000\" width=\"2000\" title=\"greenery-graphic-2\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/><\/noscript>\n\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\tExperience The La Bella Vista Difference\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>Nestled in stunning natural surroundings, La Bella Vista provides a picturesque setting for your wedding. Our venue features beautiful gardens, lush greenery, and breathtaking views that create a truly romantic atmosphere. Imagine saying your vows under a blooming arbor, dancing beneath the starry sky, and making memories against a backdrop of natural beauty.<\/p>\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/weddings\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeddings\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/events\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHost Your Event\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/upcoming-events\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUpcoming Events\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContact Us\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tMeet The Team\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Our seasoned team, with over 40 years of experience in the food and hospitality industry, is committed to providing a seamless, unforgettable experience. La Bella Vista&#8217;s in-house chefs and culinary staff are classically trained, creating one-of-a-kind meals based on traditional family recipes with a modern twist.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Anthony-DElia-720x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Anthony D'Elia\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 720px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 720\/1024;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Anthony-DElia-720x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Anthony D'Elia\"\/><\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Waterbury&#8217;s most well known restaurateurs.FUN FACT: Besides his family, his next three loves are blues, bourbon and cigars.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAnthony D&#8217;Elia\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Andrew-Razz-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Andrew Razz\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1785px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1785\/2560;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Andrew-Razz-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Andrew Razz\"\/><\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Managing PartnerFUN FACT: If you&#8217;re an avid boater or fisherman, Andrew would love to talk all things nautical with you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAndrew Razz\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Todd-C.-Howe-736x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Todd C. Howe,\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 736px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 736\/1024;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Todd-C.-Howe-736x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Todd C. Howe,\"\/><\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Senior Sales ManagerFUN FACT: Todd appeared in Golf Magazine as a club tester.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTodd C. Howe\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cassidy-Forino-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cassidy Forino\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 683px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 683\/1024;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cassidy-Forino-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cassidy Forino\"\/><\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Office ManagerFUN FACT: Organization is Cassidy&#8217;s jam.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCassidy Forino\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Tricia-Mailloux-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Tricia Mailloux\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1801px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1801\/2560;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Tricia-Mailloux-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Tricia Mailloux\"\/><\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Maitre D&#8217;, catering to the needs of our Brides, Groom and Bridal Party on their big day.FUN FACT: Tricia is too fun to nail down to one fun fact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTricia Mailloux\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Eduart-Tushe-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Eduart Tushe\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1708px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1708\/2560;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Eduart-Tushe-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Eduart Tushe\"\/><\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Head Chef<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEduart Tushe\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SG-2.jpeg\" alt=\"SG 2\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1366\" width=\"2048\" title=\"SG 2\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2048px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2048\/1366;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SG-2.jpeg\" alt=\"SG 2\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1366\" width=\"2048\" title=\"SG 2\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/><\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ANDY1807-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"ANDY1807\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"2560\" width=\"1707\" title=\"ANDY1807\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1707px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1707\/2560;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ANDY1807-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"ANDY1807\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"2560\" width=\"1707\" title=\"ANDY1807\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/><\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EEO_8978-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"EEO_8978\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"2560\" width=\"1707\" title=\"EEO_8978\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1707px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1707\/2560;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EEO_8978-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"EEO_8978\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"2560\" width=\"1707\" title=\"EEO_8978\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/><\/noscript>\n\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\tTimeless Charm:\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>We blend timeless charm with modern sophistication. Our event spaces exude elegance, from our exquisite ballrooms to our cozy outdoor terraces. Every detail of our venue has been carefully designed to set the stage for a celebration as unique as your love story.<\/p>\t\n\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\tCreating Cherished Memories:\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>At La Bella Vista, we understand that your wedding day marks the beginning of a beautiful journey together. Our goal is to create cherished memories that you and your loved ones will treasure for a lifetime. From the joyous moments down the aisle to the heartfelt toasts and unforgettable dance floor experiences, we&#8217;re dedicated to making your wedding day extraordinary.<\/p>\t\n<h2>\n\t\tWe Have Had The Honor of Receiving Recognition By Some of the industry&#8217;s most trusted names\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Member Of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/ct\/waterbury\/profile\/caterer\/la-bella-vista-0111-87103579#sealclick\">Better Business Bureau\u00ae<\/a><\/p>\n\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\tSay Hello\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>We invite you to tour us and see why we are the easy choice to make. We&#8217;re here to celebrate love and create memories that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/labellavistaweddings.com\/index.php\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContact\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to La Bella Vista We&#8217;re All About Family Our story started in 2012 when our Family received the opportunity to take over the property which is now La Bella Vista. We vowed to create the best wedding experience in Connecticut, through impeccable cuisine, presentation, service and value. 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