l you did for us! Specialties: Planning a wedding reception, banquet, corporate event, or just need a special event venue to have your next meeting or holiday party, the Woodwinds on the border of Guilford and Branford CT is an Award winning family owned wedding reception hall and banquet hall in CT. With our beautiful landscaping and our renowned chefs we can make your wedding reception or special event a . Thank you for making our day the best day ever!! This wont be the last time we use Woodwinds! So many options with so many different price points. Her flexibility in scheduling is great as well as her response time. Thank you Woodwinds for a fabulous experience! The packages were amazing. DJ: Entertainment Unlimited Makeup: Indigo Makeup Artistry Wedding Dress + Bridesmaid Dress Boutique: Melissa Ashley Bridal Wedding Dress Designer: Lillian West Groom + Groomsmen Attire: Classic Tuxedo of Boston The backdrop of the house and the water view made our wedding breath taking. I cant say enough good things about the Branford House. have to worry about anything! ornate woodwork and amazing exterior architecture make this location stand out in a grand elegance. Definitely fit for royalty. We are looking forward to working with Vanessa and the Woodwinds team as our big day gets closer! There are some great catering companies in the area, including Coastal Gourmet, Morins, and A Thyme to Cook. Erienne & Jeff 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. love the newlyweds All our guests, almost a year later, continue to rave about the food and how great it all really was. 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. Wrong. These. They transitioned from visible to invisible as need be. You're guaranteed to get beautiful photos on this site. 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!! During our initial meeting with Carmine, he made us feel so comfortable. The outside ceremony space was gorgeous and intimate. The Branford House is one of the most elegant seaside Connecticut wedding venues. I got married a few days ago and was able to get ready on site. To see more of my wedding photography portfolio click here, or head over to my contact page and lets connect. had picked an incredible place. We got married on June 16, 2017 and it was the happiest day of our lives. Minimal decor is needed at this venue due to the amazing architecture. We had our ceremony outside and the venue was beautiful. Sergio who is our day of coordinator helped us rehearse and laid out my decor for me the exact way that I wanted it he also helped me to enjoy my wedding by letting me know when things needed to be done (cake cutting, toasts etc). 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. They were right by our side making sure my husband and I had all of our needs met. Highly recommended (already). Really Vanessa from our fir We LOVED the Woodwinds!! The venue is affordable, elegant and beautiful. The Woodwinds made our day so special and we cannot thank the staff enough the entire planning process all the way through the event! 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. Chef Antonio and his team take pride in the exceptional cuisine they offer to couples for their wedding day. Just to the side of the lighthouse is a pretty rocky beach area that is perfect for romantic wedding pictures. I am so glad we picked the Branford House for our Fall wedding in CT. I'm only upset that there weren't any appetizers included in the leftovers because I was having too much fun to eat any. Carisa Lockery CR Socials Event Planning, If there ever was a must have location for a wedding venue, this is the spot. lax! If you are planning a larger wedding (100+ guests) then you may want to consider having your ceremony outside on Branford Houses sprawling lawn. 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. My bridal attendant, Kim, fanned me while wearing long sleeves and long pants under the hot sun! The name says Nicole, but this is Nathaniel, her fianc! The venue is beautiful perfect for photos. Really cannot say enough good things about this venue. They were so easy to communicate with. Me & my husband did not get to eat..no worries the team packed us food to go! A little tricky for some guests to get to, but an overall convenient location for those craving pics of oceanside nuptuals (like we were). ! Scott is of course amazing, he en WoodWinds was phenomenal in every aspect of our reception. We are very excited to be working with Woodwinds for our wedding. The Woodwinds was beyond amazing! telling all of my soon to be married friends to book with the woodwinds. The staff at woodwinds made our dream wedding come true! You will feel like royalty. They were so quick to get me and my husband whatever we needed. The Branford House was voted the #5 best wedding venue in Connecticut by the experts. I would certainly recommend this venue for those looking to have a unique wedding experience some place other than a banquet hall. Im so happy we chose this venue for our big day. Located on the Connecticut shoreline, the venue offers panoramic ocean views, sprawling grounds, and elegant event space, making it the ideal setting. The day of coordinator does amazing work to make the big day runs smoothly! person that could not be more excited to share everything they have at the woodwinds. The whole staff at Woodwinds is fantastic! I would highly recommend booking your wedding here :). And for anyone looking for an incredible venue, choose the woodwinds, you wont be upset!! We had a winter wedding so the beauty of the inside was critical for us. 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. I only researched other vendors because I didn't want guests to think I was just recreating my sister's wedding for myself. Randy and Ken were awesome and made the night go smoothly! Everyone at the Woodwinds were very attentive, pricing was within our bud My husband and I do not enough have enough words to express the gratitude we have for the whole staff at The Woodwinds. The woodwinds exceeded our expectations! It it an absolutely beautiful setting. The staff is amazing, friendly, low-key and flexible. My fiance and I looked at several places alongside our budget and there just wasn't one we "loved". It was extra for my package but SO WORTH IT. Sign up on The Knot to reach more couples and book more weddings! The peak season rental rate (May 1 to Oct 31) for Branford House for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, is $5600. Scott did a great job managing the day and checking in with us to make sure everything was perfect. Scott was so helpful the entire night and really made us feel like we didn't have to worry about a thing! The inside of the venue looks extremely chic as well, group shots on the staircase looked amazing! He was so nice about everything and quick to respond! The Firelight Room is designed to present you and your guests with an open, luxurious setting filled with thoughtful touches of quality. We looked at other venues but it did not take us long to call Vanessa back to book Woodwinds. 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. Thank you for making this process ao easy! With so much uncertainty for our special day, We were fi Im not sure there are any words that can even begin to describe how perfect the entire Woodwinds staff made our wedding day celebration! THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of WoodWinds staff for helping making Devon and my day an incredible day to never forget. Anything I needed, she was on it. Vanessa gave us a tour of the grounds and informed us of every single detail we needed to know. He kept everything on track and made sure the night went smoothly. I didnt want my wedding night to be over. ight away. The food was absolutely AMAZING, everyone raved about the venetian table, I highly recommend it! Even after the wedding they were still so nice and so helpful.. We were SO HAPPY that we booked them. The Woodwinds is a wonderful venue, gorgeous in appearance and efficient in throwing a magnificent party! From start to finish, this team was nothing but amazing!! The timely,attentive responses to emails loaded with questions were noteably impeccable and we found the venue to be very flexible and accommodatin Booking our Wedding at the Woodwinds couldn't have gone easier. Their service and booking process was exceptionally impressive! 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. Thank you guys for making our dream day a reality! will make sure we tell the masses that they should get married at the WoodWinds!!! Once we saw the woodwinds and how they operated, it was a no brainer. to reach even after the booking process. When I just couldnt decide o Wwodwinds staff was amazing. Shooting Bridget and Thomas's wedding in the gothic Branford House Mansion was a lot of fun. have 300+ attending. 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. 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! Hire good vendors (especially a day-of coordinator!) omments from our guests about how delicious the food was! The A/C is an added (and wonderful) modern addition to this gorgeous setting. Thank you woodwinds for all you have done so far!! 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 . and the food is SO good! They took care of everything! Ceremonies and receptions are welcome here, allowing you to host your entire celebration at this esteemed location. All things one would expect of every establishment, but something we didn't find after touring several. From the meeting to the rehearsal and the wedding. My seating charts were a complete mess and I felt as though I worked at the venue instead of being the groom. Bill Miller's Castle was . that was the most fun and best wedding they ever got to attend. Our wedding day was a dream come true thanks to the entire Woodwinds team! My bridal attendant, Daleska, was extremely helpful. When we met with Vanessa to tour the venue and talk about everything they had, we were sold. He hit the highs and Lows of our day with such grace I felt safe and ready to enjoy the long awaited day! I cannot say enough about The Woodwinds and its staff!! They have no way of tracking who does not attend the wedding even with all the paperwork you have to turn in stating who sits where, and the food options. However, Sergio came to the rescue and suggested we use the Fireplace Room for our ceremony. The location provides for a unique experience and is not your typical wedding venue. All our guests were absolutely blown away by the interior and Katherine is so professional and helpful. 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. There was nothing like the views that the Branford House provided! If there ever was a must have location for a wedding venue, this is the spot. Our day was absolutely amazing! 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. est experience we had visiting wedding venues, and would recommend this venue to anyone! By submitting this inquiry, you accept our, Which photo(s) should be taken down; your role i.e. Chef Silvio's Sunday Sauce is a must!! The inside is also amazing, with ornate wood walls, huge fireplaces, super tall ceilings and chandeliers. hedule, but the woodwinds made the process very pleasant! ob really shines. We also loved being able to drop off our decorations before the day of the wedding and how the crew set them up perfectly. 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. 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. It was truly breathtaking. guests loved the food. They were there for our every need. The day was perfect. Joanna, the venues Florist, did spectacular work on our arrangements, and was great to work with. The grounds are breathtaking and the building is by far the best we saw when venue hunting. ding going on the day of our wedding on the other side of the venue. The staff was personal and professional. The Branford House is one of the most elegant seaside Connecticut wedding venues. Thank you, Vanessa! However, the ceremonies were taking place in the same spot. that we toured because we were sold! Open 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Next day) Hours updated 1 week ago. 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. I am so excited that I'll marry my best friend next summer here! (If you have a sweet tooth, the Venetian table is it). 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! An ideal setting for special moments, beneath a tent billowing with sea breezes as your guests look on and sailboats glide by. Our guests are still talking about the food, and how delicious it was! She did very well with my difficult bustle and was patient even when I was not. I booked the woodwinds a couple of months after our engagement. g to our needs. 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. Everyone we worked with from sales, to day of coordinator, to servers, to the bridal attendant was absolutely f Our wedding was perfect. Could not have chosen a better place. The staff at Ocean Blue Catering and Branford House are very gracious and wonderful to work with. We were SOOO happy that we chose the Branford House for our venue! If you're on the fence about the Woodwinds, I hope this steers you in the right direction. Perfect food, perfect drinks, and perfectly happy (and full) guests! They all make you feel important! We loved the option that people could go outside and down to the water if they wanted to. Well, they were the only venue we physically looked at, thats how sold we were from the start. did sell us on choosing The Woodwinds as the best place to start our forever. The Branford House has all of the beauty and elegance that you would see in Newport at a much more reasonable price. Scott the wedding coordinator from start to finish, We had the most amazing wedding at the Woodwinds. They are so easy to work with. The end of my wedding planning, I was getting very nervous because I didnt want last minute changes. The Woodwinds was the PERFECT venue for our wedding. Thank you so much Woodwinds, over. It was a nice surprise because it looked absolutely beautiful, almost as if we were married in a magical garden! t for us to come see everything and it was game over after that. My friends and family said this was hands-down the best wedding - most elegant, most fun, gorgeous venue they had ever seen! on. Walk around the side, and you might be able to catch a sailboat going by as well. From start to finish, Woodwinds was perfect. We are thankful for choosing them. The tour and actual booking were not stressful. 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. 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! All of our guests raved about the food and the bartenders. dal assistant was incredible the day of! Everything they do is professional and perfect. I cant say enough good things. lling me it was the best wedding they have been to in years and the food was amazing as well! Your Wedding Dreams Come True at WoodWinds, Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony. And, if you are feeling adventurous, you can even have an epic photo session on the rocks along the edge of the sound. Edit. Scott is one of a kind and went to great lengths to ensure that the day went smoothly. We knew this was the place for us the moment we walked into the main room! 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. This venue is timeless and the food is excellent! I couldn't be happier on our decision and have no doubt my wedding will be "The Wedding" to be at. 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. Our guests loved the food, and it was served so quickly and efficiently! Italian. guided us though the entire day. They did an amazing job making our signature drink! HoliMont Main Office: 716.699.2320. 29 reviews. The venue is beautiful, especially for a winter theme in which I am having! day one. A picturesque cocktail hour and reception meal can be held on the stone patio and adjacent grass, perfect for those who have envisioned a waterfront mansion wedding. I also highly recommend sneaking out for a few sunset photos if at all possible! I am SO EXCITED to be in the Garden room, and to have our ceremony in front of a waterfall. Even with all the people, your occasion will be stress-free with the attention of the trustworthy even staff whose job is to take care of all details. See all 35 photos. The patio and lawn are the best part of the venue so, if you can, maximize the time spent out there. The whole staff was so great. Vanessa met us and gave us a tour of the venue and then went over the options for the reception. The grounds are spectacular, so many great places for photos. Everyone made sure myself and my groom had not questions or needs at any point. It was a Saturday in October, as most weddings are. I SHOULD HAVE NOT EVEN WENT!! 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. From start to finish not a single thing went wrong and that was completely due to the staff being absolutely wonderful to us.
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