We had our ceremony by the waterfall and it was perfect. It is so clear that he loves what he does, and puts his heart into every event. The staff is amazing and the food is superb! Each room has an amazing fireplace which is perfect for those chilly Connecticut evenings. Every person we worked with from booking through the day of our wedding was organized, happy, helpful, and professional. So friendly and professional. We looked at other venues but it did not take us long to call Vanessa back to book Woodwinds. We personally thank Joanna for her beautiful and delicate touch while making all center pieces and bouquets, Ana Brizuela and Randy Bensey, who are absolutely wonderful! Pricing was well worth what you get and they made payments easy. of the process with last minute RSVP cancellations, they were extremely diligent in making sure the presence of any food my husband was allergic to was completely non-existent and the day of the wedding they truly went above and beyond. dal assistant was incredible the day of! {Branford House Wedding 7.17.21} Venue: Branford House Photographer: Love, Sunday Florist: Sayles Livingston Cake: Lovely Cakes String Trio: La Bella Musica. Ever since we booked with Woodwinds, any vendor we have contacted had nothing but good things to say about the exceptional staff. We couldnt have asked for a more perfect day!! My fiance and I looked at several places alongside our budget and there just wasn't one we "loved". Inside ceremonies tend to be more intimate with smaller guest counts. 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. All the venues in CT are beautiful and welcoming but the process can be intimidating. The venue is great for stations, sit-down or a cocktail reception. To see more of my wedding photography portfolio click here, or head over to my contact page and lets connect. (If you have a sweet tooth, the Venetian table is it). Walk around the side, and you might be able to catch a sailboat going by as well. 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. Our friends and family could not stop talking about how amazing the food was! The grounds were gorgeous for pictures and the decor inside was very elegant. My husband and I couldn't have chosen a more perfect venue. 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! me how much they loved the food and that they were stuffed by the amount of food there was! 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. She took my husband's tux jacket to clean a stain he didn't even notice. t WoodWinds was phenomenal. Minimal decor is needed at this venue due to the amazing architecture. The staff was personal and professional. And thats the truth! In fact, Kathryn went out of her way to connect me with the bride and groom who were renting the location for the next day to see if we could share the tent - once up and once down rather than the tent company having to come in and out twice - saved both us and the wedding party for the next day a lot of money! He had gone to two other weddings at the Woodwinds and showed me the Woodwinds venue, and I instantly fell in love. All vendors recommended were 5 star! It was over 90 degrees, and we got married by the waterfall and had our reception in the beautiful garden room. I love the mantle and the staircase inside and the way it looks like a castle. They were very disorganized seemed understaffed and overwhelmed. My guests are still talking about the food didnt miss a beat! 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. tentive and helpful. 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. The venue can be rented for 10 hours. The day of coordinator does amazing work to make the big day runs smoothly! 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. They have several large suites available for getting ready. She fixed my dress, refilled my drinks, and more, all without me asking. ive & never got annoyed with my many questions. It truly is the BEST of the BEST! Any questions I had they were answered within minutes! *it wouldnt allow me to change the date of the wedding on the second page of this review but it was 10/25/19. We are very excited to have our wedding there is coming march! 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. Ice cream? When we first saw the Branford House, we knew we wanted to get married there, and it turned out to be the most perfect day. The wrap-around terrace is amazing and affords a great view of sailboats. You can have your ceremony inside in the East Room, the center Grand Ballroom, or outside on the patio off of the West Room. For those looking to party, the casinos (Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods) are just 30 minutes away. Branford House has both indoor and outdoor event spaces where you can host your wedding celebrations. *All of our catering is done through Dina's at the Mont. The rental fee is $5,000 for a reception and ceremony and includes 10 hours of event time including set up and clean up time. The staff Is simply AMAZING. Everything was above and beyond from the beginning. She is so awesome! Any questions we had were answered in email or over the phone right away. Message this venue now to check their availability and receive more information. Randy made our wedding day go exactly as planned. I cant say enough good things about the Branford House. This wedding can accommodate up to 600 guests, presenting you and your loved ones with ample space for your elegant event. My day of coordinator Randy was a dream, his time and coordination was impeccable he checked in with me through out the whole night and we also had beauty check ins in between major events within the wedding he made sure I look my best! See hours. Once we saw the woodwinds and how they operated, it was a no brainer. It was a Saturday in October, as most weddings are. The venue and grounds are absolutely beautiful, it truly reflects the TLC that the staff have put into it. Its impressive and magical all at the same time. Anything I needed, she was on it. Randy and Ken were awesome and made the night go smoothly! They had a mini snowball fight outside while making me a snowman to try to make me laugh. My wedding was beyond flawless, I would recommend Woodwinds and Scott to any and everyone! The booking process was painless and we would recommend it to anyone!!! THEY ARE THE BEST!!! Just to the side of the lighthouse is a pretty rocky beach area that is perfect for romantic wedding pictures. All our guests were absolutely blown away by the interior and Katherine is so professional and helpful. However, that didn't deter us. The personalization th My fianc and I just recently booked our wedding here for next summer! Our guests loved the food, the ambience, and the whole experience. Despite all of the wonderful things I can say about Woodwinds, we are undoubtedly most grateful to Neka!! During our initial meeting with Carmine, he made us feel so comfortable. View Portfolio. Situated on Uconns Avery Point campus in Groton CT, Branford House Weddings enjoy panoramic views of the ocean. 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 Branford House has a beautiful wood-paneled bridal suite with several large windows. The inside of the venue looks extremely chic as well, group shots on the staircase looked amazing! Sergio was our maitre d and he was amazing. She is seriously a fairy godmother!! Chef Silvio's Sunday Sauce is a must!! Then we saw Woodwinds. 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! Theres a lot I can say about the woodwinds and the amazing job they did for our event! ked through the doors. Throw a feast outdoors beneath an enormous tent while overlooking the sea, and enjoy the panoramic views that go as far as the eye can see. Wedding of our dreams at the Branford House! Woodwinds I was sold! The staff here were very patient, kind, and very professional. Xo. We are thankful for choosing them. Scott was amazing throughout the whole wedding process. I will be telling everyone to use the Woodwinds! $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. Find a venue What an absolute pleasure to have worked with a team who works so flawlessly. My bridal attendant, Daleska, was extremely helpful. Woodwinds did a fantastic job at our wedding reception. Despite being on grounds opened to the public, our event at The Branford House Mansion felt very private. Menu options are fantastic and so reasonable, good quality for a fair price. Around the side of the mansion is a terrace area with stone columns that is great for family or bridal portraits when the light is good. If youre looking for an all in one place, look no further! The closest hotel to The Branford House is the Mystic Marriott, which is a large modern hotel. I truly can't put into words how magical our wedding night was. 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! You guys did that! I am not kidding when I say she is a pro and a saint. It was so nice to finally re My husband and I got married on July 6th at The Woodwinds. They were right by our side making sure my husband and I had all of our needs met. Planning while theres a pandemic going on wasnt easy and I stressed a lot! We didn't bother looking at many more places after because we were very happy with what they offered. Our guests are still raving about the food, drinks, and service. The food is out of this world! The Woodwinds made our day so special and we cannot thank the staff enough the entire planning process all the way through the event! Below is some of what Connecticut wedding professionals had to say about this wedding venue: GORGEOUS! We're down for a bit but the team is working hard to fix this! Scott is the best - with him around there is no chance of anything going wrong. 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. l you did for us! He was so nice about everything and quick to respond! 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 We are so glad we chose Woodwinds for our special day! Chef Antonio and his team take pride in the exceptional cuisine they offer to couples for their wedding day. Any detail, or whoops, or time adjustment in the day, Woodwinds knew how to smooth the wrinkles out. The food, AMAZING, although as a bride it was hard to eat, but every single person can't stop complimenting the food. The food was also spectacular. then I ever expected it to be. g to our needs. who is super sweet and knowledgeable! Located on the UConn Avery Point Campus and just steps away from Long Island Sound, your photographer will absolutely love this spot. With a few flowers and a couple of candles, our event was in the most beautiful of settings! Thank you to all of the staff, but especially Sergio who ensured everything We had our wedding at WoodWinds on 9/2/22 and I wish I could go back and do it all over again!! Its a lovely nautical background for photos. Everyone loved the food from the hors d'oeuvres to the main course to the ice cream bar. The staff was beyond helpful and made us feel at home instantly. They brought us drinks, etc. Over the top! Every Branford House Wedding centers around the Grand Ballroom with its massive fireplace, ornately carved wood walls, and a two-story ceiling. much love, Josh and Savannah. Bethany & Bailey were fabulous to work with! I loves the decor she did! The woodwinds exceeded our expectations! Ken was very reassuring during the peak of everything and was helpful! She was more helpful than my bridesmaids and I am very grateful. Absolutely incredible! 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. I didnt want my wedding night to be over. LOVE THEM!!! I HIGHLY recommend Woodwinds! You all are the best and our night could not have been possible without you! 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. I had my wedding here last night and cant even begin to express my appreciation for the wonderful staff who made my wedding so amazing. They are a team like no other and move as a well oiled machine. They all made themselves available to us for anything we needed. Each and every one of you were fundamental to making our night fabulous! Our guests are still raving about the food! Bill Miller's Castle is a wedding venue located in Branford, CT. thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. As someone who had one picture in my head of what the ceremony would look like for 2 years, I was a little upset about not being able to use the waterfall outside. Our wedding there was all I had imagined & more. Our guests enjoyed admiring the amazing architecture & strolling around to take in the serene ocean view. This gave us plenty of time for our first look, ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing all at the Branford House. Our guest are still talking about how beautiful the venue was and how great the food was! Highly highly recommended! venue and owners have great attention to detail. But I think well worth it in the end because the even will truly be "you". We were all made to feel like royalty by Woodwinds. Vanessa set up an appointmen We recently booked our wedding for next October and we couldn't be happier with our decision! 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. My fiance had his own as well. :) My husband and I are still on cloud 9! lling me it was the best wedding they have been to in years and the food was amazing as well! WoodWinds was bought by award-winning chef Antonio Suppa with his father Silvio in 2007. I wouldnt recommend anywhere else to have a wedding or celebration. I have never been to a venue more beautiful. Katherine was very easy to work with--she was responsive and helpful and very accommodating. Would highly recommend this venue! Could not have chosen a better place. They had everything set up, to a T, where i just walked in and started crying at how perfect everything looked and how they set up for me. Highly recommend! In addition to all this, the price was competitive. Really cannot say enough good things about this venue. 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 staff is very helpful and nice. 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! n Vanessas office signing our contract the next week. When I arrived at the venue before our ceremony, I was rattled and stressed not knowing the status of everyone/everything. ob really shines. 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. Our entire day ran smoothly, no bumps at all. They were the absolute best. But from the minute we left our tour visit with Vanessa we knew we'd get married at The Woodwinds just as my sister did My experience with the Woodwinds was EVERYTHING!!!! Branford House Wedding. The food was phenomenal and the venetian table was amazing!! Vanessa made our tour fun and she was very helpful when we made our final decisi We visited Woodwinds as our first venue since we got engaged. 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! 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.
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