They all made themselves available to us for anything we needed. The staff here were very patient, kind, and very professional. Overall our family and friends were extremely impressed with Woodwinds! Went. 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. All my guests loved the architecture. The packages were 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. I would recommend verifying with the Woodwinds if there will be another ceremony taking place on the same day, so you can verify the times of the second wedding, and give yourself enough of a time cushion should the first wedding be running behind, and your wedding is the second of the day. The day of, Randy was a master at running the show, honestly, not one thing went wrong. He had gone to two other weddings at the Woodwinds and showed me the Woodwinds venue, and I instantly fell in love. 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! 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. The grounds were impeccably manicured, and the planting selections were simply beautiful. It was awesome!! - The Lombardis. She fixed my dress, refilled my drinks, and more, all without me asking. We are so happy with everything with all of The Woodwinds staff! They really take your worries away and make the process stress-free. Katherine was very easy to work with, and we loved that we could work with any vendors we wanted. Thank you, WoodWinds, for making our big day absolutely amazing! You can have your ceremony inside in the East Room, the center Grand Ballroom, or outside on the patio off of the West Room. It is so clear that he loves what he does, and puts his heart into every event. Haha. JEFF LUNDSTROM PHOTOGRAPHY 203.585.3643 INFO@JEFFLUNDSTROMPHOTOGRAPHY.COM. We loved the option that people could go outside and down to the water if they wanted to. Randy and Ana were absolutely wonderful. We got married in the Garden Room Saturday and every moment of our reception was perfect. Our guests were completely wowed. lax! Clearly the staff has it down to a well oiled machine! Walking into the venue and seeing the garden room and the flower centerpieces. They were on top of everything at every moment. Thank you Woodwinds for a fabulous experience! 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 They were SO flexible when it came to meeting with us. 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! Caitlyn was my maitre d and she too was very attentive of my husband and I she kept us fed and hydrated in between all the pictures and video takes. Everything went off without a hitch. I honestly cant wait to our 5 year anniversary to renew our vows at a different location. I LOVE this place. that was the most fun and best wedding they ever got to attend. My only wish is that it could have lasted longer! s still raving about the food; people could not get enough of it!!! She also was great for a quick second tour for me to show my immediate family as well. Everyone that attended our wedding i We are beyond pleased with the service we received at WoodWinds. I cannot say enough good things about them. This night was so special for us and they helped in making it that way!! Over the top! 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. If this continues to be an issue, please let us know how you landed on this page and we will look into it. get, the staff was so helpful, polite, even the chef was super nice! The mangers of the After a long process of going through venues in our area and having trouble making a decision, my fiance suggested I visit the Woodwinds based on their stellar reviews and I'm so glad he did! Mr. & Mrs. Salato. Branford House has both indoor and outdoor event spaces where you can host your wedding celebrations. This flexibility allowed us to have exactly the wedding we wanted. I am so glad we picked the Branford House for our Fall wedding in CT. The first venue my fiance and I went to tour was Woodwinds. The Branford House Mansion comfortable accommodates for parties of no more than 200 guests. I would so do this again but only at the WOODWINDS!!!! est experience we had visiting wedding venues, and would recommend this venue to anyone! Ken answered all of our questions promptly and enthusiastically. Sign up on The Knot to reach more couples and book more weddings! Branford House Mansion | Venue - Groton, CT | Wedding Spot Oops! Guests are stillreeling over the place! Our private estate property can hold more than 275 guests for weddings and various private events. I received a huge number of comments regarding the excellence of the food. Going through the process to book, the whole time Vanessa was so responsive with the million questions I had and made it so much easier to book. A special bit of recognition needs to go to Scott, the wedding planner. My fianc and I both had so much relief after we booked. He made sure the everything went smoothly, was extremely friendly and on top of everything. if i could give more than 5 stars i would! The Branford House is an absolutely stunning location! Ken was helpful and patient with the process. Very reassuring and understanding with the craziness of a pandemic wedding. 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. We are in complete awe over how wonderful our wedding was. Carisa Lockery CR Socials Event Planning, If there ever was a must have location for a wedding venue, this is the spot. I sent her a few photos of some ideas that I liked and she managed to incorporate everything that I wanted! The food is excellent - our guests are still raving about the food. 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. 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. I am so grateful to you , Randy, Ken and Tony. Not only was the wedding staff amazing, but the entire front office was more than accommodating. You all are the best and our night could not have been possible without you! Woodwinds however, can accommodate both the small and the large wedding. standing and was with me every step of the way, and never more than a few feet away for everything I needed. I cant say enough good things about this place! My wedding was beyond flawless, I would recommend Woodwinds and Scott to any and everyone! The wedding was beautiful and the guests were blown away by the location. 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. The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff was always making sure we were fed, happy and had something to drink! ing for. You can't beat the beautiful stately exterior, stunning dark woodwork inside, and those ocean views - all of our guests loved it and it had the classic romantic ambience that we were looking for. Erienne & Jeff I cannot say enough about The Woodwinds and its staff!! Woodwinds' price was EXTREMELY reasonable even during the peak wedding season. My husband and I remarked on the fact that we did not have to think much on the day of because everything was covered! I'm only upset that there weren't any appetizers included in the leftovers because I was having too much fun to eat any. we honestly could not have asked for a more perfect day! 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! We are so glad we chose Woodwinds for our special day! All of our guests loved it and said it was so unique! Vanessa is accommodating and genuinely excited about each wedding. The inside is also amazing, with ornate wood walls, huge fireplaces, super tall ceilings and chandeliers. who is super sweet and knowledgeable! As a former caterer, I noticed the little details and am happy to return for future events. at you are able to have make me feel I can have a wedding without it being cookie cutter. Experienced and accommodating servers and bartenders will also be available to cater to you throughout your event. Overview: Branford House is a historic mansion located on the University of Connecticuts Avery Point Campus in Groton, CT. This rental fee drops to about $3000 for weddings after Thanksgiving up to spring. OH and I cannot forget the amazingly delicious venetian table!! Plan your wedding wherever and whenever you want on the WeddingWire App. 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. From our first meeting with Vanessa to our wedding day last Sunday everything was smooth as silk. If you don't know what that is.. it's a huge buffet of desserts! lling me it was the best wedding they have been to in years and the food was amazing as well! We met with Vanessa and were really blown away. Her bubbly personality and caring heart definitely shined through within minutes of us meeting her. ~Robert and Brittany Mcsweeney. The price is affordable compared to other venues and you get a bang for your buck! We sincerely thank everyone that helped make our day so special! Just to the side of the lighthouse is a pretty rocky beach area that is perfect for romantic wedding pictures. We know it was a difficult task because there was construction going on, but she got it done! She was so welcoming and knowledgeable. Our guest are still talking about how beautiful the venue was and how great the food was! Everything went so smoothly, from the decoration dropoff, to rehearsal, to the big day. It was a Saturday in October, as most weddings are. Communication is key with planning a wedding, especially from across the country in California. The house, the lawn, the water view, the wrap around patio - everything at the Branford House is picturesque. Planning while theres a pandemic going on wasnt easy and I stressed a lot! Our entire day ran smoothly, no bumps at all. It was the b Booking our wedding at Woodwinds has been a wonderful decision. So far our experience has been great. You will feel like royalty. 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! She was always so responsive to my emails, always answered any questions and was so extremely helpful when we worked with her. Within 5 days we booked and we could not be happier!! The bar staff was so friendly and attentive. 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. 1st dance Toast All the staff was amazing. All our guests, almost a year later, continue to rave about the food and how great it all really was. Branford House Wedding Amanda + JohN . Absolutely incredible! Mr. & Mrs. Homar 7.3.21. abulous and answered every question and fulfilled every request. And Scott was the best!!! I highly recommend it. The venue is beautiful perfect for photos. I cannot wait for our wedding next October. Sergio was there for everything we could have nee Our experience with the Woodwinds so far has been incredible! The venue is affordable, elegant and beautiful. Randy was there every step of the way answering endless emails and countless phone calls and he never once was annoyed by it. Vanessa, Ken, Michael, Sergio, truly everybody went above and beyond and it was clear how highly not only they value what they do, but how highly they value you having the day of your dreams. Creating heartfelt, moment-driven photographs for relaxed, laid-back couples who want to enjoy their wedding day. Sure enough, guidelines change and my reception was outside under the tent. 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. When you're a kid, you dream outlandish ideas of what your wedding will look like. wedding setting. to reach even after the booking process. day one. We wish we could relive that day over and over again. Then as it got closer Randy stepped in and he was GREAT. I love the mantle and the staircase inside and the way it looks like a castle. nally able to have our wedding March 27 th 2021! Everything they do is professional and perfect. Kim made sure I didn't want for anything all night. Ken was always helpful and responsive and had all the answers to our questions! The venue is beautiful, especially for a winter theme in which I am having! We couldnt have asked for a more perfect day!! They had a mini snowball fight outside while making me a snowman to try to make me laugh. The food was absolutely AMAZING, everyone raved about the venetian table, I highly recommend it! Any questions I had they were answered within minutes! Joanna did my flowers, let me just say SHE HAS TALENT! ! Its also a great place for wedding portraits if you have a special vehicle to arrive in!
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