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. 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. From our initial tour with Vanessa, beginning our planning with Kenneth, to our final plans with Randy- ever We just had our wedding at Woodwinds on 11.18.21 and Im so glad we did! 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. The Branford House is a magical setting for your wedding or celebration. We are very excited to have our wedding there is coming march! My bridal attendant the day of, Neka, was AMAZING. ), and how smoothly the night went. t for us to come see everything and it was game over after that. at you are able to have make me feel I can have a wedding without it being cookie cutter. It was a nice surprise because it looked absolutely beautiful, almost as if we were married in a magical garden! 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. Bethany & Bailey were fabulous to work with! Curse because it's a lot of work! Randy then took over and it was so smooth! The venue is gorgeous inside and out. For an indoor reception, the Grand Ballroom and the East and West Wing rooms comfortably accommodate up to 200 guests for a full-course dinner or buffet. Unique, Philanthropic & Unforgettable. JEFF LUNDSTROM PHOTOGRAPHY 203.585.3643 INFO@JEFFLUNDSTROMPHOTOGRAPHY.COM. Woodwinds was nothing short of amazing. The food was great. Neka entered the scene and I can honestly say that I IMMEDIATELY felt relieved. By chance, we toured the day of a Halloween themed wedding And I am terrified of clowns. Our guest are still talking about how beautiful the venue was and how great the food was! telling all of my soon to be married friends to book with the woodwinds. My seating charts were a complete mess and I felt as though I worked at the venue instead of being the groom. The mansion backdrop combined with ocean views make the Branford House a win win. We wish we could relive that day over and over again. I knew I wanted to have our reception at woodwinds pretty much from the moment we were engaged. I SHOULD HAVE NOT EVEN WENT!! 2 minutes later she returned to me with a mini snowman in a tin container. During the wedding my dress broke. The stress blew out the window, and my excitement for the day took over. You're guaranteed to get beautiful photos on this site. We had both our ceremony and reception there. And Scott was the best!!! We are in complete awe over how wonderful our wedding was. Its not only one of the best wedding venues in Groton, CT, but one of the best wedding venues in Connecticut. There was never any pressure to book them or spend money on a pricier package. 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! I cannot thank Woodwinds enough for how perfect our wedding day was. Beautiful place and outside area. Thank you so much to everyone at Woodwinds!! He truly knows this business, and goes out of his way to meet any special needs you may have. We met with Vanessa and were really blown away. It's natural wood, fireplaces and beauty make planning and decorating quite easy. I cannot say enough good things. Neka even swapped out the pens for our guestbook to ones that would work better on canvas before we had a chance to ask, and she showed up at our table with cough drops for me because she noticed I was getting over a cold. You will not be disappointed choosing to have your special day here. Everyone we have spoken with has been so friendly and willing to answer all of our questions. The Woodwinds is a wonderful venue, gorgeous in appearance and efficient in throwing a magnificent party! The staff was personal and professional. The venue is spectacular - beautiful stone mansion on the water with a gorgeous lawn and stone patio. hey run the event. tions we've had so far. It truly is the BEST of the BEST! 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 . It's not the cheapest of venues, but it's worth every dollar. $18k - $22k 250 Request pricing View 102 more photos Your email address will not be published. All things one would expect of every establishment, but something we didn't find after touring several. Vanessa gave us a great tour and overview of what their options include. 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! You all rock! Our guests couldnt say enough great things about the food and drinks, you know its good when people get up for seconds and thirds everything was delicious! Randy and Neka were on top of everything. Our guests have not stopped raving about the food, the staff (even mentioning specific waiters names- shoutout to Carlos! The entire staff at the Woodwinds immediately impressed us with their open attitudes, positive energy, and professional service. This venue is beautiful. 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. We invite you to visit and enjoy our property in the beauty of Clymer. Something we needed for the ceremony was accidentally left at the hotel 5 minutes away from the venue but with the surprise blizzard it became a 30 minute drive there and back so seeing I was stressed out, she went and spoke with the wedding coordinator. Im happy with how everything was! Everything went so smoothly, from the decoration dropoff, to rehearsal, to the big day. This is hands down the best value for your money! Vanessa gave us the tour and hooked us right in with her bright smile. Randy made sure everything went well throughout the entire event! I couldn't speak higher of the staff and service we received the day of. Ana kept our drinks/food coming the entire night! I highly recommend it. The property is very well cared for. The service was impeccable. 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. If youre looking for an all in one place, look no further! It was the b Booking our wedding at Woodwinds has been a wonderful decision. I am so happy she was there it took some of the stress off me. An ideal setting for special moments, beneath a tent billowing with sea breezes as your guests look on and sailboats glide by. The packages were amazing. Book your wedding here, my friends and family are still raving about it. 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 staff is amazing, friendly, low-key and flexible. From our first meeting with Vanessa to our wedding day last Sunday everything was smooth as silk. The night was flawless. The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff was always making sure we were fed, happy and had something to drink! You simply cant beat its shoreline location and its grand aesthetic. The staff here were very patient, kind, and very professional. All our guests, almost a year later, continue to rave about the food and how great it all really was. My fianc and I both had so much relief after we booked. Scott, Antonella and the entire Woodwinds staff went above and beyond for our December 9, 2017 wedding. There is so much more that she did that I can share but it is just too much to make someone read. This gave us plenty of time for our first look, ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing all at the Branford House. Thats genius! *All of our catering is done through Dina's at the Mont. Sergio was the bomb!!!! Sincerely Jae & Eddie. My fiance, parents, and I met with Vanessa to take a tour of the venue on 9/16/17 . I booked the woodwinds a couple of months after our engagement. If you are planning a larger wedding (100+ guests) then you may want to consider having your ceremony outside on Branford Houses sprawling lawn. Planning while theres a pandemic going on wasnt easy and I stressed a lot! Their service and booking process was exceptionally impressive! Our guests are still talking about the food, and how delicious it was! HoliMont Main Office: 716.699.2320. I also did not have to set up or take things down, I just had to show up, how incredible is that! I love the fact that we booked with The Woodwinds! The service was incredible the day of, I had my own assistant thank goodness, that helped me be able to enjoy all the hard work we invested into the day. I cant say enough good things about the Branford House. And, if you are feeling adventurous, you can even have an epic photo session on the rocks along the edge of the sound. Its a mansion on the water, what can I say. ding going on the day of our wedding on the other side of the venue. We are very excited to be working with Woodwinds for our wedding. See all 35 photos. 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. My bridal attendant who I unfortunately can't recall her name was an absolute gem! 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. This wedding can accommodate up to 600 guests, presenting you and your loved ones with ample space for your elegant event. Not just the dinnersbut also their many appetizers! This venue is stunning. Instead of having just the 1 hour cocktail hour on the patio, think about extending cocktail hour and doing intros and dances out there before heading inside for dinner. Vanessa gave us a tour of the grounds and informed us of every single detail we needed to know. There is a myriad of excellent locations for Branford House Mansion wedding photos. Joanna, the venues Florist, did spectacular work on our arrangements, and was great to work with. They made sure the night went so smooth without a hitch. Now I want to be a guest at a wedding here so I can come back!!! Message this venue now to check their availability and receive more information. We didn't bother looking at many more places after because we were very happy with what they offered. We had a smaller guest list, and Woodwinds made it still such a special day for us! Our guests are still raving about the food, drinks, and service. He made every bit of the planning process SO much easier. 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. lling me it was the best wedding they have been to in years and the food was amazing as well! I mean are you KIDDING?????? Me & my husband did not get to eat..no worries the team packed us food to go! From start to finish not a single thing went wrong and that was completely due to the staff being absolutely wonderful to us. From the impressive grand entrance with Austrian Crystal chandeliers to the majestic marble fireplace of the Firelight room, this venue exudes elegance. Our wedding was one of kind with the space and decor. I would definitely recommend Woodwinds to other couples and we will be having more events here as well! in everything and is so helpful with the planning. All of our guests loved it and said it was so unique! OH and I cannot forget the amazingly delicious venetian table!! The ambiance, the food, the setup, the staff, every little detail was top notch. Your Wedding Dreams Come True at WoodWinds, Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony. I am SO EXCITED to be in the Garden room, and to have our ceremony in front of a waterfall. We had an unexpected blizzard which caused a few glitches that caused the wedding to start about 45 minutes late and I was beginning to stress out. Sergio and his staff were at We had our wedding originally planned April 18 th 2020, but we had to postpone a few times during the year due to the circumstances, and Woodwinds was great to deal with during that time. We can't wait for our wedding in the Spring to spend time with our loved ones in such a welcoming and beautiful place! Highly recommended! 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! They transitioned from visible to invisible as need be. She was so welcoming and knowledgeable. They loved how everything was organized and put. We had a winter wedding so the beauty of the inside was critical for us. Not an understatement. He hit the highs and Lows of our day with such grace I felt safe and ready to enjoy the long awaited day!