Everyone loved the venue and kept saying how beautiful it was. See all 35 photos. I would recommend verifying with the Woodwinds if there will be another ceremony taking place on the same day, so you can verify the times of the second wedding, and give yourself enough of a time cushion should the first wedding be running behind, and your wedding is the second of the day. $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. Woodwinds was the last venue We recently got married at this location on March 23. My wedding was beyond flawless, I would recommend Woodwinds and Scott to any and everyone! Woodwinds was absolutely FANTASTIC and we are so thrilled we picked this venue to host such a special day for my husband and I. Randy and Ana were absolutely wonderful. We got married in the Garden Room Saturday and every moment of our reception was perfect. We also appreciated them quoting a single figure that included tax and gratuity so there were no hidden fees we didnt expect. Neeka is the SH*T. That woman holds a smile and grace and a helping hand when you dont even realize you need her. On the ocean side of Branford House, the path to the lighthouse provide for a classic New England background for wedding portraits. The woodwinds was able to make my dream wedding come to life! Katherine was very easy to work with, and we loved that we could work with any vendors we wanted. This is just the beginning! This is such a stunning site for a wedding. My fiance and I now have our special day set for August 2018 and I cannot wait to spend our day at the Woodwinds! From start to finish, Woodwinds was perfect. We are so glad we chose Woodwinds for our special day! They did an amazing job with everything from Woodwinds made us feel like our wedding was as special to them as it was to us. Please see our, Get Our Wedding Planner App On Your Mobile Device. us almost in tears. I am so glad we picked the Branford House for our Fall wedding in CT. The outside ceremony space was gorgeous and intimate. We are in complete awe over how wonderful our wedding was. Booking Woodwinds was an easy decision for us and we couldnt be happier! Their service and booking process was exceptionally impressive! tentive and helpful. OH and I cannot forget the amazingly delicious venetian table!! My fianc and I knew right away when walking in that this was the place! Thank you again for such an amazing day. Food, decor and beyond my wildest dreams. All Around great day! We met Vanessa, who was friendly and organized, to show us the venue. I would definitely recommend Woodwinds to other couples and we will be having more events here as well! Big thank you to the rest of the woodwinds staff for all their help! Every Branford House Wedding centers around the Grand Ballroom with its massive fireplace, ornately carved wood walls, and a two-story ceiling. tions we've had so far. They were so quick to get me and my husband whatever we needed. I cannot say enough about The Woodwinds and its staff!! 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. Our ceremony was set up for outside on the lawn facing the water, but the storm that rolled through forced us to re-evaluate our plans and we moved everything inside. We couldnt be happier with our choice of venue. I thought I had odd requests during drop off but Randy didn't bat an eye, nothing affected him and he made me feel like I wasn't as crazy as I sounded to myself. Inside the house, you can take advantage of the intimate decore and design with its grand staircases, fireplaces, and ballrooms. Ice cream? Once we saw the woodwinds and how they operated, it was a no brainer. This place is beautiful! This is such beautiful venue. I am so proud to be a Woodwinds bride! The gazebo itself and the trees behind it were decorated with lights, something we didn't know they would do Amazing place to have any event. I cannot wait until my wedding and I will definitely write a review after ward. 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. three years and The Woodwinds has been nothing but helpful in making sure we were cared for as we work together from separate states. The inside of the venue looks extremely chic as well, group shots on the staircase looked amazing! The location provides for a unique experience and is not your typical wedding venue. much love, Josh and Savannah. lling me it was the best wedding they have been to in years and the food was amazing as well! Your email address will not be published. I can't wait to have another reason to go back! lastly, being very detailed, and a control freak to wanting everything to look just right, after meeting up a few days before the wedding to drop off: favors, and gifts, Ken gave my maid of honor and myself permission to come the morning day of the wedding to make sure everything was set up and right. WoodWinds was bought by award-winning chef Antonio Suppa with his father Silvio in 2007. I would like to thank t We can't say enough about Woodwinds! Thank you so much for the best day! i wish i could relive my wedding day over and over again because of all of you! Carisa Lockery CR Socials Event Planning, If there ever was a must have location for a wedding venue, this is the spot. Any questions we had were answered in email or over the phone right away. The end of my wedding planning, I was getting very nervous because I didnt want last minute changes. The evening went absolutely PERFECT. Thank you for making this process ao easy! As a CT Wedding Photographer for over 10 years, Ive had the pleasure of photographing numerous CT wedding venues and, for a mansion wedding, Branford House is my top recommendation. ~Robert and Brittany Mcsweeney. 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. This gave us plenty of time for our first look, ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing all at the Branford House. I will be telling everyone to use the Woodwinds! we might have had. And it was all so delicious. We had looked at nearly 20 venues and had it narrowed down to a few. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We couldnt have asked for a more perfect day!! Overview: Branford House is a historic mansion located on the University of Connecticuts Avery Point Campus in Groton, CT. You're guaranteed to get beautiful photos on this site. The Branford House is a beautiful venue, and perfect for our unique day! She was so helpful and down to earth throughout the whole tour. Thank you so much Woodwinds, over. Bill Miller's Castle - Venue - Branford, CT - WeddingWire Weddings Wedding Venues Mansion Weddings Connecticut Hartford Branford Bill Miller's Castle in Bill Miller's Castle Branford, CT View map Phone number Visit website Request pricing 4.9 122 $18k - $22k For 100 Guests Up to 250 Check your date Gallery 44 About FAQs Reviews 122 Real Weddings 1 My wedding is 1/1/2016 and I have been working with the Branford House, and Katherine since last March. Even after the wedding they were still so nice and so helpful.. We were SO HAPPY that we booked them. The bartenders were fabulous, I rarely saw a line at the bar, and for the small moments there was one, if they saw me coming my drink was being made and ready for me by the time I got up there. Between the award winning food, cost per person, immaculate grounds, and the beautiful ballroom, the venue harmonized with our We are so happy we made the decision to book with the Woodwinds! spring through fall), weekend weddings start from about $5000. It seemed that the wedding next door was interfering with our own which is why I believe thing were so disorganized.I did not feel this venue made our special day worth while. 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. Don't miss out! Randy was an excellent event planner. With a capacity of 200 guests you can spread out over three beautiful rooms or enjoy . She even quickly and quietly dealt with a few guests from the other room who crashed our buffet. The venue can be rented for 10 hours. The in-office coordinator was so patient in answering my many questions over the last 2 years of planning (& postponing) and we are so grateful for all of his help and the detailed notes he kept to ensure our wishes were met! When we got engaged, I knew we needed to get married there! When my now husband & I locked in this venue, we worked with Vanessa. Prior to the day of, I had emailed Ken about 501 times with questions. We appreciate how smoothly rehearsal was, Scotts attention to detail and overall professionalism, and more importantly the staff on site were definitely paying attention to refilling our guests water glasses. The staff was absolutely amazing and all of our guests were raving about the food and quality of service. I feel like thats not even the best word to use. at you are able to have make me feel I can have a wedding without it being cookie cutter. Bethany & Bailey were fabulous to work with! We had our ceremony in a New Haven church in the afternoon and our reception at the Woodwinds in the evening. They really take your worries away and make the process stress-free. All the staff was amazing. As a former caterer, I noticed the little details and am happy to return for future events. This venue is the BEST around! We invite you to visit and enjoy our property in the beauty of Clymer. Scott and his wife were unbelievable. By clicking 'Send', I agree to WeddingWires Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. They even made a special order of food since my son was so picky. nally able to have our wedding March 27 th 2021! Beautiful setting, gorgeous building, wonderful House Manager & staff. However, that didn't deter us. When renting the mansion guests will be treated to an amazing granite balcony and gorgeous rooms with rich dark wood. 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. Randy even fanned me when I started sweating. The layout was also perfect for us - we had 125 guests, and the house is divided into three rooms. Im so happy we chose this venue for our big day. From the timeless ballrooms to the exceptional cuisine, this manor is an ideal location for an event to remember. Scott the wedding coordinator from start to finish, We had the most amazing wedding at the Woodwinds. All communication leading up to the event was timely and professional. My wife went to school in Newport, RI and wanted the Newport feel without making our guests stay in hotels for Newport prices. I also did not have to set up or take things down, I just had to show up, how incredible is that! Our guests cannot stop raving about it all! Amanda was dressed in a timeless gown from White Dress by the Shore + her day was draped in exquisite florals from one of . My husband and I remarked on the fact that we did not have to think much on the day of because everything was covered! The backdrop of the house and the water view made our wedding breath taking. Located on the Connecticut shoreline, the venue offers panoramic ocean views, sprawling grounds, and elegant event space, making it the ideal setting. They were so easy to communicate with. I would certainly recommend this venue for those looking to have a unique wedding experience some place other than a banquet hall. It was so nice to finally re My husband and I got married on July 6th 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. We dont have any complaints about the whole evening. I always knew fall would be featured prominently, s Where do I even start with my review about WoodWinds? Branford House Wedding. Request pricing View 46 more photos I knew when we first toured that The Woodwinds was my first choice, and only choice really. The staff have been extremely helpful and responsive to any ques Everything about the booking process at Woodwinds was wonderful! From the planning stages with JoAnna to the execution of Scott and Antonella. THEY ARE THE BEST!!! My fiance and I looked at several places alongside our budget and there just wasn't one we "loved". It was the b Booking our wedding at Woodwinds has been a wonderful decision. and Ken were 5 star with helping us all the way up to our special day. It was extra for my package but SO WORTH IT. Highly recommended! Just to the side of the lighthouse is a pretty rocky beach area that is perfect for romantic wedding pictures. It's natural wood, fireplaces and beauty make planning and decorating quite easy. We also loved being able to drop off our decorations before the day of the wedding and how the crew set them up perfectly. Thank you vanessa for working with us. They were there for our every need. It certainly helped that we had already experienced a great wedding as guests! The woodwinds exceeded our expectations! They were so easy to work with and very responsive. In addition to all this, the price was competitive. Thanks to the entire staff for all your work! Thank you to Tony who always called to go over details and guidelines. Inside ceremonies tend to be more intimate with smaller guest counts. Branford House Mansion Groton, CT 4.5 55 Reviews View more information 55 Reviews 4.5 out of 5.0 Recommended by 89% of couples Quality of service 4.5 Average response time 4.1 Professionalism 4.6 Value 4.7 Flexibility 4.5 Awards 55 5 User photos Sort by: Taylor Married on 10/16/2021 5.0 Quality of service 5.0 Responsiveness 5.0 Professionalism 5.0 Thank you woodwinds for all you have done so far!! With room for up to 240 guests, it can be adjusted to suit your partys size. They are true professionals. We ended up having a ridiculously stormy day for our wedding and because of the beautiful architecture and features inside, we were still happy because it felt like we were in an old castle. They did an amazing job making our signature drink! This wont be the last time we use Woodwinds! From the meeting to the rehearsal and the wedding. I am not kidding when I say she is a pro and a saint. Our day was absolutely amazing! We liked it so much, we booked our wedding there for next year! He had gone to two other weddings at the Woodwinds and showed me the Woodwinds venue, and I instantly fell in love. dal assistant was incredible the day of! It is so clear that he loves what he does, and puts his heart into every event. Vanessa was a lovely host and made us so excited about the venue! Haha. I had questions leading up to my big day, and all I had to do was call and got the answers I needed. From the first day we met with the Woodwinds (Vanessa who is a pleasure) The property is very well cared for. Most venues require a high minimum count. Everyone at The Woodwinds was absolutely phenomenal. The venue is beautiful perfect for photos. The food, AMAZING, although as a bride it was hard to eat, but every single person can't stop complimenting the food. guided us though the entire day. She did very well with my difficult bustle and was patient even when I was not. WoodWinds was the first place we looked at after getting engaged and we knew right then and there we were going to book there. We cant wait to get married at Woodwinds! Plus, you can bring your own vendors/caterer in, which very few other sites in the area allow. The food is out of this world! Our guests loved the food, the ambience, and the whole experience. If you are planning a larger wedding (100+ guests) then you may want to consider having your ceremony outside on Branford Houses sprawling lawn. At the end of the night, the staff had everything boxed and ready to go so we didnt Michael and I are extremely satisfied and content with the Woodwinds for our wedding on 9/30/17. They were right by our side making sure my husband and I had all of our needs met. We couldnt have asked for a more perfect wedding! Sign up on The Knot to reach more couples and book more weddings! Candice Milliard Candis Floral Creations, Beautiful setting on the water. hedule, but the woodwinds made the process very pleasant! Their foresight came in handy throughout the night, and it was really great to be able to trust them so we could enjoy mingling with our guests. This venue can provide a long list of talented local vendors for your convenience. Not just the dinnersbut also their many appetizers! Italian. 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. Scott is the best - with him around there is no chance of anything going wrong. I love the fact that we booked with The Woodwinds! It was a Saturday in October, as most weddings are. Tony, Scott and the whole woodwinds staff was wonderful. Our ceremony in the Garden followed by our reception in the tent went flawlessly, and the lights in the tent and on the trees gave our night a magical vibe. Sergio was our maitre d and he was amazing. All vendors recommended were 5 star! We fell in love with the place. They were on top of everything at every moment. , stmas theme. She was more helpful than my bridesmaids and I am very grateful. The grounds were impeccably manicured, and the planting selections were simply beautiful. The Branford House offers an elegant location on the Connecticut shoreline that creates the perfect ambience for a memorable special event. Katherine always got back to us quickly with answers to any questions we had and was very helpful when we decided last minute to put a tent up on the patio. When COVID forced us to cut down our headcount, the Woodwinds worked with us to set up a heated tent outside to allow for the maximum number of people to safely gather. Vanessa was so thorough and answered every question we could think of! I cannot wait for our wedding next October. My train was constantly fluffed, everyone was smiling in all pictures, and he made sure we got to eat! Thank you, Vanessa! Our wedding there was all I had imagined & more. The grounds were beautiful and we loved having the outside options for cocktail hour and the reception. The house manager is most helpful, and she helped ensure that the planning and big day went smoothly. See hours. I cannot say enough about Woodwinds. When we met with Vanessa to tour the venue and talk about everything they had, we were sold. My Take As a CT Wedding Photographer for over 10 years, I've had the pleasure of photographing numerous CT wedding venues and, for a mansion wedding, Branford House is my top recommendation. The grounds surrounding the stately Branford House mansion are breathtaking. We are currently working together with her to pull our Christmastime wedding off! Not to mention affordable! ew exactly what she was doing and helped out in so many ways. The first venue my fiance and I went to tour was Woodwinds. Sergio was amazing in helping my vision for decor come to life, he listened attentively in our meeting when I dropped off the items I wanted set up for the reception. My bridal attendant was amazing, kind and so helpful! The terrace and lawn were recently renovated and look gorgeous. 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. 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. View Portfolio. Its the only mansion of its kind that sits right on the shores of the Long Island sound. I had just heard great things and it seemed like a beautiful place where ev We loved woodwinds for our wedding! It was nothing short of amazing, and we could not thank the entire staff enough for their hard-work and kindness throughout the entire event. All things one would expect of every establishment, but something we didn't find after touring several. ess and easy! The staff was 2 steps ahead of us the entire time. A ceremony inside will be nothing less than grand as you step down the oak-carved staircase and take everyone's breath away. Highly recommended (already). I am so glad we chose to get married here and am forever grateful for their hard work! Guests are stillreeling over the place! Our coordinator Randall was terrific and very easy to work with. It was a nice surprise because it looked absolutely beautiful, almost as if we were married in a magical garden! 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. A Branford House mansion wedding is truly in a class by itself. The Branford House is a beautiful location for a wedding. We had a winter wedding so the beauty of the inside was critical for us. Creating heartfelt, moment-driven photographs for relaxed, laid-back couples who want to enjoy their wedding day. The natural stone exterior, elegant decor, and spacious outdoor lawn areas will make you and your guests feel like you're stepping back in time. We look forward to working more and more closely with Vanessa and the entire staff as we approach our big day! For a more outdoor feel, the Garden Room presents stunning views of the grounds, with three elegant patios available to you. ight away. If you don't know what that is.. it's a huge buffet of desserts! I also highly recommend sneaking out for a few sunset photos if at all possible! Having been to weddings in the past, I know what a great job the Woodwinds does and how delicious their food is. Our guests are still talking about the food, and how delicious it was! $18k - $22k 250 Request pricing View 102 more photos But I think well worth it in the end because the even will truly be "you". Sergio was the bomb!!!! All my guests loved the architecture. Everything about our wedding was absolutely beautiful! We had the ceremony outside on the lawn by the water, cocktail hour on the patio, and dinner and dancing inside. Vanessa is always happy to answer questions no matter how big or small. Majestic Woods NY is located near Findley Lake, within 15 miles of beautiful Clymer, NY. Despite all of the wonderful things I can say about Woodwinds, we are undoubtedly most grateful to Neka!! The Woodwinds was beyond amazing! We highly recommend the Branford House (plus, the cost of renting the mansion goes towards the university's educational programs, so that was a nice added bonus). We are very excited to be working with Woodwinds for our wedding. Walking into the venue and seeing the garden room and the flower centerpieces. The Woodwinds is in high demand for good reason! day one. st tour to now you've been the kindest and helpful person. It took over a year for my fianc and I to even chose a location. He made sure the everything went smoothly, was extremely friendly and on top of everything. We can not thank them enough!! he entire crew for the great care we received, and a special thanks to the two lovely ladies that helped me bustle my dress on two separate occasions. The way they described our day to us had Woodwinds has a great booking process. And, if you are feeling adventurous, you can even have an epic photo session on the rocks along the edge of the sound. :) My husband and I are still on cloud 9! hey run the event. The bartender was great and had an awesome per AMAZING! Our private estate property can hold more than 275 guests for weddings and various private events. I knew I wanted to have our reception at woodwinds pretty much from the moment we were engaged. The name says Nicole, but this is Nathaniel, her fianc! There are some great catering companies in the area, including Coastal Gourmet, Morins, and A Thyme to Cook. Minimal decor is needed at this venue due to the amazing architecture. Our guests cant stop complimenting the food, the views, the EVERYTHING! From the impressive grand entrance with Austrian Crystal chandeliers to the majestic marble fireplace of the Firelight room, this venue exudes elegance. t for us to come see everything and it was game over after that. Vanessa is accommodating and genuinely excited about each wedding. The staff at Ocean Blue Catering and Branford House are very gracious and wonderful to work with. Scott was amazing throughout the whole wedding process. Scott is of course amazing, he en WoodWinds was phenomenal in every aspect of our reception. After we started touring venues my husband knew this would be the place right away. Everyone here knows what they are doing and my bridal attendant was amazing she was there for everything I needed even just holding my drink while I took pictures! ded and kept a watchful eye on us the whole night making sure we were taken care of and making sure everything ran smoothly! if i could give more than 5 stars i would! wedding setting. Ken and Tony helped make us feel very comfortable, even with the uncertainty of a COVID wedding looming in the background. You all rock! The food was incredible, communication was fantastic every step of the way, last minute changes were never an issue for the staff; they just know what theyre doing. t WoodWinds was phenomenal. Scott was so helpful the entire night and really made us feel like we didn't have to worry about a thing! The management was amazing and helped us plan every step of the way. The amount of attention to detail was fantastic. Message this venue now to check their availability and receive more information. I both cannot think of a moment our drinks got empty or our food plates werent filled due to the staff being so on top of everything. Vanessa has been so responsive and helpful throughout the process and we can't wait to work with the rest of the Woodwinds team for our wedding! Bridget and Thomas, a radiant and very chic couple, decided to go for a winter wonderland wedding and, even if it was freezing cold outside (think Arctic cold, to get a feel of it), they did not really seem to mind. The bar was top tier and the waitstaff amazing! The staff is amazing, friendly, low-key and flexible. Kathryn Pollard, Director of The Branford House at Avery Point, UCONN, Groton, CT - the most helpful persons I have ever dealt with while planning an event. Everyone loved the Branford house and all it's grandness. Going through the process to book, the whole time Vanessa was so responsive with the million questions I had and made it so much easier to book. Dina's at the Mont: 716.699.5330. The staff was beyond helpful and made us feel at home instantly. My fiance had his own as well. It couldn't have gone better and we would like to thank the entire staff crew who helped us out through this entire process! 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! Its not only one of the best wedding venues in Groton, CT, but one of the best wedding venues in Connecticut. HoliMont Main Office: 716.699.2320.

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