Thank you to WoodWinds for being just the best ever during this entire process. o when looking for venues, we needed a place surrounded by trees. Find a venue All vendors recommended were 5 star! We cant wait to get married at Woodwinds! It took over a year for my fianc and I to even chose a location. My husband and I were in utter bliss the whole night. An ideal setting for special moments, beneath a tent billowing with sea breezes as your guests look on and sailboats glide by. The night was flawless. n centerpieces, I called the main office and Kristy put me in touch with their in-house florist, Joanna. Find wedding inspiration that fits your style with photos from real couples, Sit back and relax with travel info + exclusive deals for the hottest honeymoon destinations. It's great for a summer wedding (like hours), but we did see gorgeous photos of inside weddings during the winter holidays. I am SO EXCITED to be in the Garden room, and to have our ceremony in front of a waterfall. The venue is beautiful perfect for photos. Ken and Tony helped make us feel very comfortable, even with the uncertainty of a COVID wedding looming in the background. We are surrounded by luscious greenery which turns beautifully colorful in our fall season. She was easy to get along with, flexible, accommodating and just plain nice. Scott was amazing throughout the whole wedding process. Flanking the ballroom are the equally exquisite East Wing and West Wing rooms. If you're on the fence about the Woodwinds, I hope this steers you in the right direction. The house has everything you could hope for, from a great kitchen for the catering staff to a beautiful room for the bridal party to get dressed in, and the fireplaces are stunning. You wont regret choosing this incredible venue! will make sure we tell the masses that they should get married at the WoodWinds!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of WoodWinds staff for helping making Devon and my day an incredible day to never forget. The venue is affordable, elegant and beautiful. I cant tell you the amount of compliments our family and friends gave the next day about this venue, the food, the people, everything was perfect! did sell us on choosing The Woodwinds as the best place to start our forever. This venue is the BEST around! for our wedding planning ( we knew right away they were our choice) organizing, communication on things my fiance and I had no clue about, Vanessa My husband and I got married on 7.27 in the Garden Room. I always knew fall would be featured prominently, s Where do I even start with my review about WoodWinds? Kim made sure I didn't want for anything all night. ! It was a huge help having a caterer that had worked the venue, as the kitchen is in the basement so when making our seating arrangement, I knew in advance where there would be extra traffic coming in and out. My bridal attendant who I unfortunately can't recall her name was an absolute gem! - Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors, - Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer, Price this venue to get your customized estimate, no strings attached. The Branford House is one of the most elegant seaside Connecticut wedding venues. They do a great job keeping things up. $5,600 starting price Get a personalized quote Bar $25 starting price Get a personalized quote About The Branford House Mansion is a historic mansion and wedding venue on the Avery Point Campus of the University of Connecticut in Groton, Connecticut. Message this venue now to check their availability and receive more information. we might have had. They were friendly, understanding, affordable, and made the most magical day happen! Not an understatement. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our special day so magical I mean are you KIDDING?????? Everyone made sure myself and my groom had not questions or needs at any point. Even after the wedding they were still so nice and so helpful.. We were SO HAPPY that we booked them. This venue is beautiful. UConn can provide tent service, too, for additional fees. From my initial visit with Vanessa, to us saying I do, it was superb!!!!! Ceremonies and receptions are welcome here, allowing you to host your entire celebration at this esteemed location. From there, you can look out over the great lawn, lighthouse, and ocean. The Woodwinds made our day so special and we cannot thank the staff enough the entire planning process all the way through the event! Joanna, the venues Florist, did spectacular work on our arrangements, and was great to work with. Your email address will not be published. Unfortunately it is hard to find what you are looking for when your'e planning a wedding on a budget, but luckily Vanessa was able to work with me and we ended up booking our wedding that same day! You simply cant beat its shoreline location and its grand aesthetic. This wont be the last time we use Woodwinds! During our initial meeting with Carmine, he made us feel so comfortable. This flexibility allowed us to have exactly the wedding we wanted. My fiance had his own as well. We had a winter wedding so the beauty of the inside was critical for us. Everyone loved the food from the hors d'oeuvres to the main course to the ice cream bar. My bridal attendant the day of, Neka, was AMAZING. All Around great day! They were always so nice to answer my questions and they quite literally take care of EVERYTHING for you..Vanessa was so nice and guided me leading up to the day. We are very excited to be working with Woodwinds for our wedding. I would recommend this venue to anyone. Everyone we have spoken with has been so friendly and willing to answer all of our questions. The whole staff was so great. WoodWinds was the first place we looked at after getting engaged and we knew right then and there we were going to book there. Vanessa is awesome! We are looking forward to working with Vanessa and the Woodwinds team as our big day gets closer! When our day finally arrived. For an indoor reception, the Grand Ballroom and the East and West Wing rooms comfortably accommodate up to 200 guests for a full-course dinner or buffet. I cannot say enough good things. During our First Looks and throughout the entire night, the staff ensured I had champagne in my hand, my husband had a gin and tonic in his, and we were fed and happy. She is so awesome! Every one of our guests mentioned how wonderful the evening was and it was one of the best weddings they have been to! Sergio was there for everything we could have nee Our experience with the Woodwinds so far has been incredible! Located on the University of Connecticut Avery Point Campus and just steps away from Long Island Sound, your wedding photographer will absolutely love this spot. Just a bit further away is Downtown Mystic, which has many lodging options like the Whalers Inn, The Inn at Mystic, and the Hilton Mystic. They really take your worries away and make the process stress-free. tentive and helpful. Experienced and accommodating servers and bartenders will also be available to cater to you throughout your event. Wedding Venues Barn & Farm Weddings Connecticut Hartford Branford Nuzzo's Farm in Nuzzo's Farm Branford, CT View map Phone number Visit website Request pricing 4.7 4 $5k - $5k For 100 Guests Up to 200 Gallery 169 About FAQs Reviews 4 Nuzzo's Farm Cheers! Everything they do is professional and perfect. My bridal attendant, Daleska, was extremely helpful. Nika our bridal attendant was always there to take care of anything we could possibly think of, as well as spoiling our bridal party with drinks and appetizers during our pictures. From the event planners, Vanessa, Ken, and Randy, to the chefs and wait/bar staff, they are all so invested in making your wedding day so easy going, memorable and special. She carried my dress around during photos, put drinks in our hands, and even bustled my dress so that my mother could enjoy cocktail hour! 29 reviews. Im not positive but I believe the snowman might have even been his idea when Neka went to talk to him to try and figure out a way to help relax me. Anything I needed, she was on it. The Branford House is an absolutely stunning location! It was a small intimate wedding but it felt so full. This was a wedding that won't soon be forgotten and a venue that should be number 1 on everyone's list. Went. However, that didn't deter us. The Woodwinds has an amazing team who decorated everything, kept us on schedule the whole night My husband and I recently got married on June 15th at Woodwinds!! We are looking forward to tasting the food on our wedding day. European Country Manor Setting in Branford, Connecticut is the recipient of numerous awards each year for their excellence in food and service. The food options are incredible and there will be something for everyone! Please check back in a few minutes. Please see our, Get Our Wedding Planner App On Your Mobile Device. Thanks to the entire staff for all your work! Plan your wedding wherever and whenever you want on the WeddingWire App. I HIGHLY recommend Woodwinds! I SHOULD HAVE NOT EVEN WENT!! The first wedding went until at least 5:10 pm, and we were told that our guests could arrive as early as 5 pm for our 5:30 pm ceremony time. Very reassuring and understanding with the craziness of a pandemic wedding. She made the experience enjoyable and showed us everything the venue had to offer without making us feel obligated to make a decision r Me and my fianc have been working with Vanessa! questions or inquiries you may have, and spent a lot of time with my mom and I during the initial meeting to ensure that we were comfortable and happy with the package she we were choosing. Dina's at the Mont: 716.699.5330. Every Branford House Wedding centers around the Grand Ballroom with its massive fireplace, ornately carved wood walls, and a two-story ceiling. Vanessa gave us the tour and hooked us right in with her bright smile. Its a gorgeous stone mansion that rivals those youd see in Newport. For a more outdoor feel, the Garden Room presents stunning views of the grounds, with three elegant patios available to you. Woodwinds was absolutely FANTASTIC and we are so thrilled we picked this venue to host such a special day for my husband and I. The woodwinds exceeded our expectations! The food was phenomenal and the venetian table was amazing!! Despite how glamorous your Branford House wedding can be, it's actually an affordable CT wedding venue. The woodworking on the walls, large windows, lovely chandeliers and overall rich and glamorous interior made for a lovely ceremony and striking photos. Edit. The woodwork is incredibly intricate too, which makes for exceptional photo opportunities. She took care of us throughout the reception and it was such a blessing having a bridal attendant that was looking out for us and making sure we were comfortable. Hopefully soon we will be able to attend another event with there, but for now we will continue to spread the good word about The Woodwinds to all of our friends & family. He had gone to two other weddings at the Woodwinds and showed me the Woodwinds venue, and I instantly fell in love. Thank you woodwinds for all you have done so far!! The house manager is most helpful, and she helped ensure that the planning and big day went smoothly. Branford House features a bridal suite so you can have your hair and makeup done onsite as well as store away any of your personal items during the day. Guests are stillreeling over the place! Spectacular Cake time Pamper Coffee rose I do S'more? I cannot wait for our wedding next October. The staff at Ocean Blue Catering and Branford House are very gracious and wonderful to work with. Instead of having just the 1 hour cocktail hour on the patio, think about extending cocktail hour and doing intros and dances out there before heading inside for dinner. The price was right, their staff was kind and helpful, the food was delicious, and the grounds and inside were beautiful! Thank you, Vanessa! The day after the wedding, they had all of the decor packed up and about 10 trays of food. ked through the doors. So despite being assured multiple times before hand that we would get the food, we never did because everything was sent out. Our guests said We had our wedding at Woodwinds on 9/18/22 and it was nothing short of a dream! He kept everything on track and made sure the night went smoothly. There was never any pressure to book them or spend money on a pricier package. Like most of the mansions, there were some restrictions on decorations and expectations on the time that we would be in and the time we'd be out, but they were more than reasonable and we never ran into any issues. So many options with so many different price points. Our We had such an amazing time! Its a mansion on the water, what can I say. erything would be taken care of for me on the big day. We are very excited to have our wedding there is coming march! The patio and lawn are the best part of the venue so, if you can, maximize the time spent out there. A special bit of recognition needs to go to Scott, the wedding planner. This is such a stunning site for a wedding. I think I sent Ken at least 40 emails leading up to our wedding date but he was always so pleasant, and answered every question quickly! I cannot wait until my wedding and I will definitely write a review after ward. We wish we could relive that day over and over again. Thank you so much Woodwinds, over. Sergio you are fantastic at your job i cant say it enough! Chef Silvio Suppa & his family are the proud owners of Caf Allegre, a fine dining Italian fare restaurant in Madison and WoodWinds, an award-winning wedding & banquet facility in Branford. They were so easy to communicate with. We received many compliments on the food, and the venue itself looked beautiful. We are so excited for our big day and feel 100% comfortable with the massive told Woodwinds will be playing in it! Everyone raved over it. I am so proud to be a Woodwinds bride! And, if you are feeling adventurous, you can even have an epic photo session on the rocks along the edge of the sound. Scott the wedding coordinator from start to finish, We had the most amazing wedding at the Woodwinds. I am not kidding when I say she is a pro and a saint. Scott is of course amazing, he en WoodWinds was phenomenal in every aspect of our reception. The property is very well cared for. The personalization th My fianc and I just recently booked our wedding here for next summer! I cant say enough good things about the Branford House. Branford House Exterior Even from afar, you can hear the wedding bells ring and the happy guests sing at Branford House Mansion. This venue is phenomenal, my guests cant stop talking about how delicious the food was and how gorgeous the atmosphere is! I cannot thank Woodwinds enough for how perfect our wedding day was. A Branford House wedding by the sea, complete with a live painter, live music, and fireworks made this mansion wedding an experience to remember. When you're a kid, you dream outlandish ideas of what your wedding will look like. I would definitely recommend Woodwinds to other couples and we will be having more events here as well! When my now husband & I locked in this venue, we worked with Vanessa. The best thing is that the place looks so good on its own that expensive/elaborate decorations are not needed :) Katherine and the day of coordinator were wonderful to work with and kept everything running smoothly. The Woodwinds is a wonderful venue, gorgeous in appearance and efficient in throwing a magnificent party! We were married in April 2015 inside the mansion in front of their grand fireplace. Heidi Hanson Always & Forever Weddings, Gorgeous inside and out. They set up all my decor and made sure we had everything we needed. Highlyrecommend this. Highly recommended (already). Erienne & Jeff Book your wedding here, my friends and family are still raving about it. There were times we even felt like she might be a mind reader because she would get us things before we even asked for them! They did an amazing job making our signature drink! I was upset but Ill say on the day of, seeing it all come together, Im happy everything was outside! We didn't bother looking at many more places after because we were very happy with what they offered. Mr. & Mrs. Salato. Perfect food, perfect drinks, and perfectly happy (and full) guests! Wedding Banquet Halls and Wedding Venues in Branford, CT with marble dance floors, ballrooms accommodating up to 600 people, outdoor water features, garden ponds, fountains and gazebos. We were given the opportuni My fianc and I want a small intimate wedding, and finding a venue for a party of 100 or less limits options. Either the first wedding (ours was the second of the day) was running behind schedule, or there was an issue with/lack of planning on the Woodwinds part, because our guests started arriving before the first wedding was even over, and our guests thought they missed our wedding! Our wedding day was a dream come true thanks to the entire Woodwinds team! Request pricing View 46 more photos Check out this years best local pros, chosen by couples like you. The staff is amazing and the food is superb! The building itself is gorgeous, and the views are breathtaking! Overview: Branford House is a historic mansion located on the University of Connecticuts Avery Point Campus in Groton, CT. I cannot say enough good things about them. Chef Antonio and his team take pride in the exceptional cuisine they offer to couples for their wedding day. Thanks again! Vanessa is accommodating and genuinely excited about each wedding. They handled every call, email and question I had with enthusiasm, they accommodated every unexpected change we needed at the end We got married at The Woodwinds on 12/22/18, and it couldnt have been a more perfect day! ur. They are also super affordable! Despite being on grounds opened to the public, our event at The Branford House Mansion felt very private. Neka even swapped out the pens for our guestbook to ones that would work better on canvas before we had a chance to ask, and she showed up at our table with cough drops for me because she noticed I was getting over a cold. My bridal attendant was amazing, kind and so helpful! With over 40 years experience in the restaurant business, Chef Silvio is also the author of a popular cookbook, Cooking with Chef Silvio, which contains classic recipes and stories from the Campania region of Italy. Each room has an amazing fireplace which is perfect for those chilly Connecticut evenings. But I think well worth it in the end because the even will truly be "you". He hit the highs and Lows of our day with such grace I felt safe and ready to enjoy the long awaited day! He did such an amazing job with everything. Built in 1902 for Morton Freeman Plant, a local financier and philanthropist, as his summer home, Branford House is one of the premier mansion wedding venues in CT. Candice Milliard Candis Floral Creations, Beautiful setting on the water. They are a team like no other and move as a well oiled machine. Located in picturesque Branford, Connecticut, Bill Miller's Castle is an extravagant family-owned banquet facility near the Connecticut shoreline. We are definitely happy with our decision and know we can count on Vanessa and the staff if any questions arise before our special day. I loves the decor she did! Any detail, or whoops, or time adjustment in the day, Woodwinds knew how to smooth the wrinkles out. She guided us through all that we needed to know and more. When we had first taken a trip to WoodWinds 2 years ago while we were searching for a venue, we couldn't find one thing we disliked! They all make you feel important! The management was amazing and helped us plan every step of the way. who is super sweet and knowledgeable! This gave us plenty of time for our first look, ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing all at the Branford House. We booked a little over a year early and was able to get the 2nd Saturday in August. The only complaint I have is that it's Let me start off by WOW. The staff at woodwinds made our dream wedding come true! Outside, Branford House features patios, terraces, gardens, and a massive lawn with sweeping views of the Long Island Sound. Randy, our coordinator, made the whole wedding go smoothly. Neka entered the scene and I can honestly say that I IMMEDIATELY felt relieved. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for an indoor/outdoor venue with a beautiful view of the ocean!! She also was great for a quick second tour for me to show my immediate family as well. The stress blew out the window, and my excitement for the day took over. Thank you, WoodWinds, for making our big day absolutely amazing! Your Wedding Dreams Come True at WoodWinds, Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony. 28 Branford House Weddings ideas | branford, wedding, house Branford House Weddings 28 Pins 5y A Collection by A Thyme to Cook Similar ideas popular now Table Decorations Jubilee Events Branford House Wedding A Thyme to Cook Jubilee Events Branford House Wedding A Thyme to Cook Thyme Events Ready House Furniture I am so glad we chose to get married here and am forever grateful for their hard work! Check out HoliMont Realty for information. if i could give more than 5 stars i would! He was so nice about everything and quick to respond! Our guests are still talking about the food, and how delicious it was! With a capacity of 200 guests you can spread out over three beautiful rooms or enjoy . The day came out better David and I got married on New Years Eve. Any questions I had they were answered within minutes! We would highly recommend you look into the Woodwinds. We had our ceremony on-site and had to be indoors due to weather, but it was so easy to make the last-minute change and we were happy there was a pretty room with a fireplace to use as our backdrop. It's not the cheapest of venues, but it's worth every dollar. We booked Woodwinds because we loved the environment, but I would recommend Woodwinds because they are professionals who will do anything and everything for you. It was the b Booking our wedding at Woodwinds has been a wonderful decision. It certainly helped that we had already experienced a great wedding as guests! I can honestly say that while planning a wedding for 250 guests, I did not stress once, and this is all due to them. For me this was really important due to one of my family members was in the hospital. The Branford House 1084 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, Connecticut 6340 visit their website Claim Your Profile Featured The Branford House Weddings A Classic Wedding for Amanda and John Groton, Connecticut Featured Articles BEHIND THE SCENES The Making of an Indian Fusion Wedding for Meredith and Eshaan NEW & NOTEWORTHY The Latest Wedding Venue News