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22 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

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The Branford House Mansion is a historic mansion and wedding venue on the Avery Point Campus of the University of Connecticut in Groton, Connecticut. Located on the Connecticut shoreline, the venue offers panoramic ocean views, sprawling grounds, and elegant event space, making it the ideal setting for every couple's wedding day. With close proximity to accommodations and attractions, like historic Mystic Seaport, Foxwoods, and Mohegan Sun casinos. The Branford House Mansion is the perfect location for couples and their guests' special day.

Facilities and Capacity
From the outside, amidst a sea of green spaces and clear skies, the main building stands out. The Branford House Mansion is a stunning building that captivates attention from afar. As couples and their wedding party draw nearer, its architectural brick beauty becomes clearer. The Grand Ballroom and East and West Wing rooms can accommodate up to 200 guests. For larger wedding events, a tent on the lawn provides a beautiful outdoor venue with great water views. Events can also be held in the garden venue, adjacent to the bluestone patio with oceanside views.

Services Offered
The Branford House Mansion provides a personal event planner to ensure that the wedding is a stress-free experience for couples. With the assistance of the events coordinator, every couples' nuptials will be planned according to their liking, style, and preference. This venue offers services for wedding ceremonies, receptions, engagement parties, bridal parties, and rehearsal dinners. Guest can select the caterer, music, color scheme, and more to ensure the event is a reflection of their personality and taste. Some other options that couples can avail of at The Branford House Mansion include:

  • Get ready rooms
  • Valet
  • Event rentals
  • Setup and cleanup

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$4,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Mansion
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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Reviews of Branford House Mansion

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Branford House shines as a picturesque and versatile wedding venue, offering both indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions. The ocean view and wood decor create a romantic atmosphere that many couples find enchanting. The manager, Bethany, is highly praised for her exceptional service, attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure a flawless wedding day. Despite minor considerations like accommodating humidity and managing bystanders due to state property, Branford House is lauded for its stunning scenery and helpful staff, making it a top recommendation for couples looking for a magical wedding venue.

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Branford House shines as a picturesque and versatile wedding venue, offering both indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions. The ocean view and wood decor create a romantic atmosphere that many couples find enchanting. The manager, Bethany, is highly praised for her exceptional service, attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure a flawless wedding day. Despite minor considerations like accommodating humidity and managing bystanders due to state property, Branford House is lauded for its stunning scenery and helpful staff, making it a top recommendation for couples looking for a magical wedding venue.

Weddingwire
4.5/5 60 reviews
Google
4.7/5 185 reviews
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Sasha Sent on 10/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Venue

My husband and I got married at the Branford House in April, and it could not have been a more perfect venue choice. The scenery is second to none, year round, hands down. It can truly be decorated to fit anyone’s style, and it creates such a special, unique space for each person’s day. The option to have all parts of the wedding inside or outside was a huge draw for us, and it was so nice to be able to utilize the beautiful indoor space and the peaceful outdoor space!

I don’t even know where to begin (in the best way) about the House Manager, Bethany. Bethany was absolutely AMAZING in helping us coordinate using the space for our day. Her knowledge of what works well in the indoor and outdoor spaces and just of weddings in general was invaluable to us. Bethany was patient, accommodating, and so willing to help with anything we needed. We knew immediately after meeting Bethany that we wouldn’t be able to find a better person to work with for our day — she is truly so kind and welcoming, and it made all the difference. Bethany is truly one of the kindest, most wonderful people I’ve ever met, and we will be eternally grateful to her for helping us make our day perfect!

(Photos done by Molly Mia Photography & Film and SMS Photo).
Keith
Keith Sent on 04/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Christmas themed wedding

Honestly this location was amazing I’d suggest it to all friends an family
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 03/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue!

The Branford House Mansion was a dream come true. From working w/ the SUPER nice manager (Bethany) to the gorgeous mansion on the Long Island Sound, we couldn't have asked for a better venue for our wedding.
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 11/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of our dreams at the Branford House!

The most amazing wedding venue! Bethany & Bailey were fabulous to work with! I am so glad we picked the Branford House for our Fall wedding in CT. The house, the lawn, the water view, the wrap around patio - everything at the Branford House is picturesque. We were able to do our ceremony on the lawn, cocktail hour on the patio, and dinner and dancing inside the Branford House. It flowed perfectly and the venue was the perfect size for our 135 person wedding. 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. This gave us plenty of time for our first look, ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing all at the Branford House. Would highly recommend this venue!
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Mandy Sent on 05/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful place! Ask easy to work with!
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Lauren Sent on 01/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This is such a stunning site for a wedding. Katherine was very easy to work with--she was responsive and helpful and very accommodating. The house has everything you could hope for, from a great kitchen for the catering staff to a beautiful room for the bridal party to get dressed in, and the fireplaces are stunning. Plus, you can bring your own vendors/caterer in, which very few other sites in the area allow. This flexibility allowed us to have exactly the wedding we wanted. We had a wonderful winter wedding here and walking down the staircase to get married in front of the main fireplace was like something out of a fairytale. The views out to the ocean are stunning and you really feel as though you have stepped back in time. The woodwork is incredibly intricate too, which makes for exceptional photo opportunities. I could not be happier with the venue!
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User2476077 Sent on 12/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My wedding is 1/1/2016 and I have been working with the Branford House, and Katherine since last March. They have been nothing short of wonderful, flexible, nice and open. I cannot wait until my wedding and I will definitely write a review after ward. My friends and family said this was hands-down the best wedding - most elegant, most fun, gorgeous venue they had ever seen! I highly recommend it. The staff is amazing, friendly, low-key and flexible.
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Kayla Sent on 09/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
There was nothing like the views that the Branford House provided! The backdrop of the house and the water view made our wedding breath taking. What we enjoyed most about the Branford House was their flexibility. We could use any vendor we liked, and as the bride, we were able to get ready right at the house. Katherine was responsive, and helped us to find a spot for the huge tent we put out on the back lawn. We know it was a difficult task because there was construction going on, but she got it done!

Thank you Katherine!
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User2316719 Sent on 09/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding at the Branford House Mansion on 7/17/15 and it was absolutely perfect. Everyone loved the venue and kept saying how beautiful it was. The best thing is that the place looks so good on its own that expensive/elaborate decorations are not needed :) Katherine and the day of coordinator were wonderful to work with and kept everything running smoothly. 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. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for an indoor/outdoor venue with a beautiful view of the ocean!!
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User1910577 Sent on 09/05/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Kathleen was very helpful, easy to get ahold of, and very accommodating for the many times I went with a vendor to look at the space to help map out where we're setting everything up. Beautiful place and outside area.
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Branford House Mansion frequently asked questions

Branford House Mansion includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Branford House Mansion includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Branford House Mansion for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Waterfront
Branford House Mansion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Branford House Mansion offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Branford House Mansion offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Branford House Mansion offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Branford House Mansion is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in value, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.5 in flexibility and 4.1 in average response time.
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