I received a huge number of comments regarding the excellence of the food. Inside ceremonies tend to be more intimate with smaller guest counts. A little tricky for some guests to get to, but an overall convenient location for those craving pics of oceanside nuptuals (like we were). Thank you so much guys!! Im so happy we chose this venue for our big day. The Branford House is a beautiful location for a wedding. t attendant. Communication is key with planning a wedding, especially from across the country in California. The Branford House has a beautiful wood-paneled bridal suite with several large windows. The day of our wedding everything was executed perfectly, the food, decor and flow of the night was great. I am so proud to be a Woodwinds bride! Our guests were impressed by the venue and the great detail in the woodwork inside is it's own artwork. They really take your worries away and make the process stress-free. And thats the truth! Ceremony + Reception Location: The Branford House Event Planning + Design: Diana of Jubilee Events Flowers: Victorian Rose Florist Entertainment: CZone Entertainment Catering: Gourmet Galley Stationery: Coral Pheasant Stationery Beauty: Kiss + Makeup Lighting + Draping: Drape Art Designs The setting was nothing short of romantic; big enough to fit all of our loved ones but also small enough to feel intimate. The grounds were gorgeous for pictures and the decor inside was very elegant. 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!! This is such a stunning site for a wedding. - 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. They worked with my budget, were incredible with the planning and the food was amazing. Sure enough, guidelines change and my reception was outside under the tent. I am so happy she was there it took some of the stress off me. We loved the option that people could go outside and down to the water if they wanted to. Highly recommended (already). The Woodwinds staff works with weddings often and their knowledge is evident in how t Woodwinds was PERFECT!! They made sure the night went so smooth without a hitch. So far so good! Handled everything!! I don't know how I could have pulled off a wedding ceremony and reception if I didn't have someone like Randy to organize everything. Your email address will not be published. Absolutely amazing! For those looking to party, the casinos (Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods) are just 30 minutes away. Clearly the staff has it down to a well oiled machine! My fianc and I knew we wanted to book our reception here as soon as we took our to Booking at Woodwinds was an absolute blessing! The tent was decorated so beautifully and the day was EVERYTHING we ever dreamed of! They made everything so easy, and walked us through all the steps to prepare for our big day. I cannot say enough about The Woodwinds and its staff!! st tour to now you've been the kindest and helpful person. 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! Perfect food, perfect drinks, and perfectly happy (and full) guests! 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. The Woodwinds is a wonderful venue, gorgeous in appearance and efficient in throwing a magnificent party! I am not kidding when I say she is a pro and a saint. Having been to weddings in the past, I know what a great job the Woodwinds does and how delicious their food is. This wont be the last time we use Woodwinds! WoodWinds was the first place we looked at after getting engaged and we knew right then and there we were going to book there. The staff here was phenomenal to deal with especially with how stressful it all can be, they answered all our questions and always got right back to us when called or emaile My fianc and I are thrilled to be having our wedding ceremony and reception at the Woodwinds on 10/13/18. She even quickly and quietly dealt with a few guests from the other room who crashed our buffet. Next October cannot come soon enough! Now I want to be a guest at a wedding here so I can come back!!! I am so glad that we could have a backup plan work out so well. person that could not be more excited to share everything they have at the woodwinds. Our wedding day was a dream come true thanks to the entire Woodwinds team! You guys did that! Along with the amazing packages they offer, she really Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers & Parties, Flower Girl Dresses and Ring Bearer Outfits. I cannot wait for our wedding next October. It was the b Booking our wedding at Woodwinds has been a wonderful decision. Branford House has SO many options for your photos. lling me it was the best wedding they have been to in years and the food was amazing as well! Book your wedding here, my friends and family are still raving about it. I will be telling everyone to use the Woodwinds! Whether you . $18k - $22k 250 Request pricing View 102 more photos Unclaimed. to worry how the day is going to gothey have everything under control.and it will be perfect! Big thank you to the rest of the woodwinds staff for all their help! Thank y We are beyond happy that we chose The WoodWinds as our ceremony/reception venue! Our guests are still talking about the food, and how delicious it was! Thank you vanessa for working with us. lax! Highly recommend. The staff was wonderful and we thank them all: Everyone went above and beyond and made it so we didnt even have to think. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our special day so magical The venue is spectacular - beautiful stone mansion on the water with a gorgeous lawn and stone patio. 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. We didn't bother looking at many more places after because we were very happy with what they offered. Each room has an amazing fireplace which is perfect for those chilly New England evenings. Mr. & Mrs. Salato. $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. hedule, but the woodwinds made the process very pleasant! My fianc and I are currently in the process of planning our wedding and the staff at the Woodwinds have made it that much more of a pleasurable experience. The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff was always making sure we were fed, happy and had something to drink! When we met with her to set the date and go over the contract, she really went over every option to make sure we were getting everything we wanted. They had a mini snowball fight outside while making me a snowman to try to make me laugh. 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. Despite how glamorous your Branford House wedding can be, it's actually an affordable CT wedding venue. The staff is great and have been very helpful with all of our questions! The way they described our day to us had Woodwinds has a great booking process. Thank you to Tony who always called to go over details and guidelines. Curse because it's a lot of work! Most have been with Woodwinds for years; a very good sign. My fiance had his own as well. This venue is timeless and the food is excellent! Its impressive and magical all at the same time. he site and speaking with someone! My wedding was beyond flawless, I would recommend Woodwinds and Scott to any and everyone! Bringing their world-renowned talents to this location, they have created a welcoming, open venue filled with charm. Everything was absolutely perfect! If my bridesmaids tried to help, she sent them away to enjoy themselves only after making sure they were taken care of as well. They are a team like no other and move as a well oiled machine. 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. 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. I would recommend this venue to anyone. 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! I would definitely recommend Woodwinds to other couples and we will be having more events here as well! This is hands down the best value for your money! The backdrop of the house and the water view made our wedding breath taking. The front door to the mansion is a great place for family photos as its shaded and cooler in the afternoon and easy to get to for grandparents. Built in the 19th century, this mansion has stood the test of time and proudly boasts the design of the Newport Mansions while displaying a perfect ambiance that is ideal for an unforgettable and one of a kind celebration. Id always heard you never eat at your wedding but when we came back to our table there was so much food on our table it was amazing! It all made for such a magical day. 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. Historic/Landmark Building, Mansion, Outdoor. She fixed my dress, refilled my drinks, and more, all without me asking. Menu options are fantastic and so reasonable, good quality for a fair price. Plan your wedding wherever and whenever you want on the WeddingWire App. In addition to all this, the price was competitive. My wife went to school in Newport, RI and wanted the Newport feel without making our guests stay in hotels for Newport prices. Our guests have not stopped raving about the food, the staff (even mentioning specific waiters names- shoutout to Carlos! Message this venue now to check their availability and receive more information. Love love love this venue! They were so easy to communicate with. then I ever expected it to be. Please see our, Get Our Wedding Planner App On Your Mobile Device. t. Our wedding day was great and went too quickly. The Branford House is one of the most elegant seaside Connecticut wedding venues. Vanessa was a lovely host and made us so excited about the venue! They have everything down from planning to executing! 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. 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. 2 minutes later she returned to me with a mini snowman in a tin container. 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. All Around great day! Flanking the ballroom are the equally exquisite East Wing and West Wing rooms. I highly recommend the Woodwinds for your wedding venue. Have the wedding you have always dreamed about at Branford House Mansion. venue and owners have great attention to detail. For a more outdoor feel, the Garden Room presents stunning views of the grounds, with three elegant patios available to you. The first venue my fiance and I went to tour was Woodwinds. The stone terraces, stone verandas, and polished dance ballrooms are all reasons why your wedding day will be one for the books and an event that many will call the best festivity of the decade. Randy and Ken were awesome and made the night go smoothly! Randy was the best along with my bridal attendant! In-house event planning services can also be provided with wedding bookings at this magnificent venue. Highly recommended! My bridal attendants were amazing as well and made she we got food and drinks and everything went well. They are also super affordable! 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. We wish we could relive that day over and over again. Minimal decor is needed at this venue due to the amazing architecture. From there, you can look out over the great lawn, lighthouse, and ocean. From start to finish, Woodwinds was perfect. 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. 29 reviews. My fianc and I both had so much relief after we booked. We are looking forward to working with Vanessa and the Woodwinds team as our big day gets closer! 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! We had two drinks waiting for us when we were done with our ceremony. Randy, our coordinator, made the whole wedding go smoothly. Thank you to all staff from the bottom of our hearts! This was clearly not the case. He was so nice about everything and quick to respond! 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 . ing for. It was a nice surprise because it looked absolutely beautiful, almost as if we were married in a magical garden! My mind was BLOWN after my husband and I had our first bite of cake and there was a damp napkin ready for our faces and a mirror so we could see if we had cake on them. n the venue we worked with Ken & towards our big day we also worked with Randy! Very little decoration needed to make the interior & exterior presentable & "wedding ready". We are looking forward to tasting the food on our wedding day. Thank you, WoodWinds, for making our big day absolutely amazing! We had our wedding at the Branford House 9/21/13 and it was terrific! The Suppa family consistently receives numerous awards for excellence in food and service for both their facilities; such as the CT Specialty Food Associations award for his line of sauces. This is just the beginning! They were the only vendor we would've felt horrible saying "we've decided to go with someone else" to, mostly because they were extremely helpful, genuinely caring, and very accommodating. Scott and his wife were unbelievable. Wedding of our dreams at the Branford House! They made every thing perfect for our wedding! From the timeless ballrooms to the exceptional cuisine, this manor is an ideal location for an event to remember. So very helpful, making what a stressful time planning that much more exciting and a breeze! Any detail, or whoops, or time adjustment in the day, Woodwinds knew how to smooth the wrinkles out. Our entire day ran smoothly, no bumps at all. The name says Nicole, but this is Nathaniel, her fianc! The bar was top tier and the waitstaff amazing! When we got engaged, I knew we needed to get married there! We want to thank the staff for everything! Seriously from the first visit until our wedding day, every single person we interacted with a we just had our wedding here last night and I have to say, it couldn't have been any more better! From my initial visit with Vanessa, to us saying I do, it was superb!!!!! The grounds are breathtaking and the building is by far the best we saw when venue hunting.