Woodwinds is a premier wedding venue in Branford, Connecticut, featuring two elegant ballrooms — the Firelight Room and the Garden Room — with a combined capacity of over 500 guests. Known for award-winning, nationally acclaimed cuisine, the venue offers all-inclusive wedding packages that cover five hours of reception time, premium open bar, lavish hors d'oeuvres, personalized wedding cake, champagne toast, and dedicated event coordination. Private patios with firepits and heat towers, a hidden waterfall, and lush gardens create a refined yet warm setting for celebrations.
Pricing
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Guests
Day of week
Season
Your estimate · Venue Fee + Catering
$12,876
100 guests · Saturday · On Season · taxes & fees included
The venue’s minimum for this day is 75–150 guests, depending on the time of year.
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
Taxes & fees: CT sales tax of 7.35% applies to all food and beverage charges. Gratuity is already included in the standard per-person pricing.
Estimates use publicly available pricing and may not include every cost. Confirm final pricing with the venue.
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The property
A purpose-built event venue featuring two ballrooms — the Firelight Room (up to 240 guests) and the Garden Room (up to 280 guests) — each with private attached patios. The venue is designed specifically for weddings and special events.
The setting
The venue is surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens with panoramic views from the Garden Room.
A hidden waterfall adds a scenic focal point to the grounds.
Numbers are the capacity the venue states for that part of the day. Tap a space to read about it.
Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Rain plan
Backup plan in place
On-site ceremonies can be held indoor or outdoor, with the ceremony fee covering chair setup and coordination for either setting.
Drinks served
Beer, Wine, Spirits & Signature Cocktails
If that's a dealbreaker
This venue requires its own catering. Alcohol has to come through the venue.
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On the property
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