The venue is affordable, elegant and beautiful. 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 Compared to another similar location also owned by the State of Connecticut, and also located right on Long Island Sound - we absolutely hit the jackpot with The Branford House. My guests are still talking about the food didnt miss a beat! With a few flowers and a couple of candles, our event was in the most beautiful of settings! I'm so glad he did because it was so beautiful. They were always quick to reply to any email questions and really accommodating with anything we needed/wanted (even creating a hot chocolate station!). I had guests raving about the different appetizers and our Venetian table!! Our wedding was one of kind with the space and decor. We met Vanessa, who was friendly and organized, to show us the venue. 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. The tent was decorated so beautifully and the day was EVERYTHING we ever dreamed of! Im so happy we chose this venue for our big day. Situated on Uconn's Avery Point campus in Groton CT, Branford House Weddings enjoy panoramic views of the ocean. Sergio was the bomb!!!! All of our guests raved about the food and the bartenders. Each room has an amazing fireplace which is perfect for those chilly New England evenings. A spiral stairwell and stunning marble fireplace. Working with you, they can create a personalized menu tailored to your desired tastes. This venue is phenomenal, my guests cant stop talking about how delicious the food was and how gorgeous the atmosphere is! Everyone raved over it. WoodWinds was bought by award-winning chef Antonio . Sergio and Kaytlin were with us all night making sure we had everything we needed. The Woodwinds is in high demand for good reason! Having an on-site getting ready option is really nice convenience for brides and their bridal party making your logistics of the day much simpler and less stressful. then I ever expected it to be. We couldnt have asked for a more perfect wedding! i wish i could relive my wedding day over and over again because of all of you! After a few emails I finally spoke with Vanessa, who I understand couldn't compensate for all meals for those that didn't come, but was able to find a way to help me give my family member a little experience of the wedding that she missed. The staff were so attentive to our needs and our guests', and Randy and Ana were amazing! The house, the lawn, the water view, the wrap around patio - everything at the Branford House is picturesque. My husband and I remarked on the fact that we did not have to think much on the day of because everything was covered! omments from our guests about how delicious the food was! He made sure the everything went smoothly, was extremely friendly and on top of everything. Kevin Kelley Kevin Kelley Photography, Another gem that captivates guests with granite, mahogany and marble. After meeting with Vanessa and taking a tour of the We cannot express how the staff had made our decision to host our September 2018 wedding so evident and worry free . The whole staff at Woodwinds is fantastic! For events hosting more than 200 guests, Branford House staff suggests a tent on the lawn. Branford House has both indoor and outdoor event spaces where you can host your wedding celebrations. The day of our wedding everything was executed perfectly, the food, decor and flow of the night was great. They also gladly accommodated adjustments to our package. Highly highly recommended! Inside the house, you can take advantage of the intimate decore and design with its grand staircases, fireplaces, and ballrooms. Everyone we dealt with throughout the entire planning process was great. Woodwinds was the last venue We recently got married at this location on March 23. The grounds surrounding the stately Branford House mansion are breathtaking. The packages were amazing. standing and was with me every step of the way, and never more than a few feet away for everything I needed. The ability to work with any vendor (beverage must be done through Uconn) and 10 hour venue rental timeframe are two of the many factors we loved. Thank you, WoodWinds, for making our big day absolutely amazing! They transitioned from visible to invisible as need be. Thank you all so much!! Bringing their world-renowned talents to this location, they have created a welcoming, open venue filled with charm. I would highly recommend this venue to get married and have your ceremony. Everyone that attended our wedding i We are beyond pleased with the service we received at WoodWinds. All communication leading up to the event was timely and professional. Unique, Philanthropic & Unforgettable. I feel like thats not even the best word to use. The woodwinds was able to make my dream wedding come to life! We look forward to working more and more closely with Vanessa and the entire staff as we approach our big day! 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. This venue is timeless and the food is excellent! The entire night was spectacular! Our guests enjoyed admiring the amazing architecture & strolling around to take in the serene ocean view. Clearly the staff has it down to a well oiled machine! I cannot say enough good things about the venue, food, and staff, incredible!! Our wedding was the most beautiful day thanks to the staff at Woodwinds. They have everything down from planning to executing! The Branford House is an absolutely stunning location! Branford House Mansion | Venue - Groton, CT | Wedding Spot Oops! Highly recommend. I am so excited that I'll marry my best friend next summer here! For me this was really important due to one of my family members was in the hospital. My fiance had his own as well. 1st dance Toast ! Blessing because you can choose anything you want and find cheaper options. Carisa Lockery CR Socials Event Planning, If there ever was a must have location for a wedding venue, this is the spot. I am SO EXCITED to be in the Garden room, and to have our ceremony in front of a waterfall. I cant say enough good things. Randy, our coordinator, made the whole wedding go smoothly. Its a lovely nautical background for photos. Ken was also totally accommodating when we made several changes to our guest list and seating chart in the week leading up to our wedding due to last minute cancellations. She even quickly and quietly dealt with a few guests from the other room who crashed our buffet. Deborah Dempsey A Gala Affair, Please fill out email, subject and message, #5 best wedding venue in Connecticut by the experts, Wedding at Home: Main Points You Should Know About, 17 Great Small Party Venues in Connecticut. As a former caterer, I noticed the little details and am happy to return for future events. Branford House weddings are special because the house has so much to offer couples who are looking for wedding venues in CT. Branford House offers a few options for your on-site ceremony. was impeccable. The grounds are breathtaking and the building is by far the best we saw when venue hunting. LOVE THEM!!! The personalization th My fianc and I just recently booked our wedding here for next summer! ornate woodwork and amazing exterior architecture make this location stand out in a grand elegance. If youre looking for an all in one place, look no further! This is such beautiful venue. Highly recommend! ding going on the day of our wedding on the other side of the venue. You all rock! This is just the beginning! If you're on the fence about the Woodwinds, I hope this steers you in the right direction. They were the absolute best. 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! t attendant. Once we locked i From the beauty of the venue, to the delicious food, to the service provided by Ken, Randy, and Neka, wow!! Everyone we worked with from sales, to day of coordinator, to servers, to the bridal attendant was absolutely f Our wedding was perfect. thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. She made sure my lipstick was on point, held my dress, got us drinks and rly anything we needed! You can dress this venue to the max or you can leave it as is and it will stand on it's own. Branford House Wedding Cost The peak season rental rate (May 1 to Oct 31) for Branford House for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, is $5600. All Around great day! on. Very reassuring and understanding with the craziness of a pandemic wedding. wedding setting. sured my husband and I ate a full delicious meal, he kept me updated on the plans for the night, and even had a compact mirror so I could check my teeth after cutting the cake. t WoodWinds was phenomenal. The staff is amazing, friendly, low-key and flexible. From arrival to departure everyone was so very attentive and made sure our entire time went smoothly. Theyve only given my bride 1 hr to get ready on site and any woman can tell you thats not enough to have makeup done and do final touches. Highly recommended (already). My wedding was beyond flawless, I would recommend Woodwinds and Scott to any and everyone! Neka entered the scene and I can honestly say that I IMMEDIATELY felt relieved. Vanessa was so accomodating when I scheduled a last minute tour and even squeezed us in just two days later to see it again! The food is out of this world! Our wedding day was a dream come true thanks to the entire Woodwinds team! Inside ceremonies tend to be more intimate with smaller guest counts. Shooting Bridget and Thomas's wedding in the gothic Branford House Mansion was a lot of fun. 29 reviews. For a more outdoor feel, the Garden Room presents stunning views of the grounds, with three elegant patios available to you. Everything was perfectly planned and arranged. - The Lombardis. Woodwinds was absolutely FANTASTIC and we are so thrilled we picked this venue to host such a special day for my husband and I. Finally, the big day arrives And it rains. l you did for us! Randy was awesome when we got down to the home stretch and did great running the event the day of. They are so easy to work with. Everything went off without a hitch. Historic/Landmark Building, Mansion, Outdoor. I will be telling everyone to use the Woodwinds! we honestly could not have asked for a more perfect day! The views out to the ocean are stunning and you really feel as though you have stepped back in time. The backdrop of the house and the water view made our wedding breath taking. Not to mention affordable! Randy & Kim are amazing! And Scott was the best!!! 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. Anything I needed, she was on it. We chose the Renaissance 3 package and oh.my.gosh. All things one would expect of every establishment, but something we didn't find after touring several. We wish we could relive that day over and over again. The food, AMAZING, although as a bride it was hard to eat, but every single person can't stop complimenting the food. easy. Serving CT, NY, MA, and Caribbean. Guests are stillreeling over the place! Candice Milliard Candis Floral Creations, Beautiful setting on the water. Once we saw the woodwinds and how they operated, it was a no brainer. 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! Ken was helpful and patient with the process. The Branford House is one of the most elegant seaside Connecticut wedding venues. The bridal attendant Kaytlin was so sweet, I had an issue with the bustle of my dress and she got down on the ground and made it work. Randy even fanned me when I started sweating. I cannot say enough good things. redible and the venue is beautiful! Vanessa was wonderful to tour and book with. Im happy with how everything was! Minimal decor is needed at this venue due to the amazing architecture. All of our guests loved it and said it was so unique! Majestic Woods NY is located near Findley Lake, within 15 miles of beautiful Clymer, NY. The venue is beautiful, especially for a winter theme in which I am having! Branford House Exterior Every one of our guests mentioned how wonderful the evening was and it was one of the best weddings they have been to! I love the fact that we booked with The Woodwinds! Prior to the day of, I had emailed Ken about 501 times with questions. The Branford House has all of the beauty and elegance that you would see in Newport at a much more reasonable price. The reception space is beautiful, with high ceilings, neutral colored walls, and a lot of space so it doesn't feel over-crowded which is exactly what I was look WoodWinds helped make all our wedding dreams come true. spring through fall), weekend weddings start from about $5000. 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. Everything about our wedding was absolutely beautiful! Each room has an amazing fireplace which is perfect for those chilly Connecticut evenings. 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. Having been to weddings in the past, I know what a great job the Woodwinds does and how delicious their food is. I LOVE this place. When we first toured the venue, we loved how classy the facility was and their beautiful outdoor grounds/ceremony locations. 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. I knew when we first toured that The Woodwinds was my first choice, and only choice really. Wedding of our dreams at the Branford House! Ken kept us up to date and made sure our vision was being carried through all the reschedules! I love the mantle and the staircase inside and the way it looks like a castle. From there, you can look out over the great lawn, lighthouse, and ocean. The price point was fair and their packages pack a great value. ur. dal assistant was incredible the day of! 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). The first venue my fiance and I went to tour was Woodwinds. We couldnt be more happy with our wedding day! 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. Randy was there every step of the way answering endless emails and countless phone calls and he never once was annoyed by it. The house manager is most helpful, and she helped ensure that the planning and big day went smoothly. rgeous fireplace, had a lovely cocktail hour by a master staircase, and enjoyed our dinner and dancing in the entire ballroom. ight away. 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 would definitely recommend Woodwinds to other couples and we will be having more events here as well! Our wedding there was all I had imagined & more. The venue and grounds are absolutely beautiful, it truly reflects the TLC that the staff have put into it. Hire good vendors (especially a day-of coordinator!) Vanessa has been more than helpful throughout our process so far, and I'm confident that my wedding will go great when i My fiance and I have been to multiple weddings at Woodwinds and it is by far the best venue around! But I think well worth it in the end because the even will truly be "you". I had questions leading up to my big day, and all I had to do was call and got the answers I needed. Dina's at the Mont: 716.699.5330. Everyone I know says how stressful wedding planning is, and I honestly have to say mine wasnt bad because of the wonderful team at WoodWinds. we might have had. The food was phenomenal and the venetian table was amazing!! The staff is amazing and the food is superb! 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! Thank you so much for everything! The food options are incredible and there will be something for everyone! Plus, you can bring your own vendors/caterer in, which very few other sites in the area allow. She also was great for a quick second tour for me to show my immediate family as well. For the entire year and a half of planning (during a pandemic nonetheless) Vanessa, Ken, and Randy were responsive, kind, SO FUN, and comforting. We had the dance floor and uplighting and it was all just PERFECT! 2 minutes later she returned to me with a mini snowman in a tin container. Vanessa is awesome! With a capacity of 200 guests you can spread out over three beautiful rooms or enjoy the expansive grounds. 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. We are very excited to be working with Woodwinds for our wedding. We highly recommend The Woodwinds as a venue to host anyones upcoming event. I wouldnt recommend anywhere else to have a wedding or celebration. It flowed perfectly and the venue was the perfect size for our 135 person wedding. Vanessa was a lovely host and made us so excited about the venue! My only wish is that it could have lasted longer! est experience we had visiting wedding venues, and would recommend this venue to anyone! Thank you to Tony who always called to go over details and guidelines. Her flexibility in scheduling is great as well as her response time. Thank y We are beyond happy that we chose The WoodWinds as our ceremony/reception venue! guests loved the food.