Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club

Country Club / Golf in Branford, CT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $10k–$19k est. total for 120 guests
• Capacity: up to 230 guests
• Minimum: 40 guests
• Services: Brunch, Dinner
• Address: 2 Club Parkway

Established in 1901, the Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club is a private facility at 2 Club Parkway in Branford, Connecticut, that overlooks the Long Island Sound and the Thimble Islands. Bounded by a nine-hole golf course to the north and a deep harbor to the south, the property features an outdoor lawn where guests can gather for cocktail receptions. For indoor events, the clubhouse houses a Main Dining Room with a nautical theme and a Ballroom equipped with a stage, which together seat up to 230 guests for a seated reception. Dining packages offer plated, buffet, station, and cocktail reception styles featuring a selection of salads, poultry, seafood, beef, carving stations, and desserts, though bar services are not included in base packages.

Food

Offers plated, buffet, station, and cocktail reception styles. Menus feature a variety of salads, poultry, seafood, beef, carving stations, and desserts.

Packages

• Brunch Buffet: $43 — Based on Buffet Brunch package
  Includes: Crudité Platter with Dip, Fresh Fruit Bowl, Assorted Bagels and Cream Cheese, Assorted Danishes and Baked Goods, Hatfield Sausage Links and Hickory-Smoked Bacon, Brewed Regular, Decaf and Tea Station, Selection of salads, egg dishes, griddle items, starch, poultry, seafood, and carving station
• Dinner Reception: $19-$59 — Price varies based on package type (Cocktail Reception, Dinner Station Buffet, Plated, or Buffet) and entree/carving selections.
  Includes: Choice of dinner style (Plated, Buffet, Stations, or Cocktail Reception), Fresh bread and butter (for buffet/plated), Coffee and tea station

Taxes and fees

• Setup/Restoration Fee: $2 per Guest
• Chef Fee: $75
• House Charge: 20%
• State Sales Tax and Food and Beverage Tax: Varies
• Extra Hour Fee: $1000.00
• Half Hour Fee: $500.00

Good to know

• Requires a member sponsor for non-member private events.
• Three-hour event duration included; extra hour is $1,000, half hour is $500 (must be approved 2 weeks prior, cannot exceed 12:00 Midnight).
• No credit or debit cards accepted; payments must be made by check (or member account for members).
• No flame candles allowed; only battery-operated candles are permitted.
• Strictly no smoking inside the facility (designated outdoor areas only).
• Minimum of 40 guests required for all packages; maximum capacity of 230 guests.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club cost?

Based on Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $10,000–$18,500 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.

How many guests can Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club hold?

Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club can host up to 230 guests seated. It has a minimum of 40 guests.

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