Woodwinds

Banquet Hall / Ballroom in Branford, CT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $11k–$15k est. total for 120 guests
• Capacity: up to 500 guests
• Minimum: 75 guests
• Services: Dinner
• Address: 29 Schoolground Rd

Located at 29 Schoolground Rd in Branford, Connecticut, Woodwinds is a European country manor-style banquet hall situated on seven wooded acres. A grand foyer featuring a staircase set under Austrian crystal chandeliers leads to two refurbished upstairs suites. The interior features two ballrooms equipped with French doors, an imported marble dance floor, state-of-the-art colored uplighting, and color-coordinated napkins. Outside, the property features a deck overlooking the Branford River, a wedding bridge over a natural pond, and a gazebo. Five-hour reception packages seat up to 500 guests and include a full premium open bar, a champagne toast, unlimited red and white table wine, a cold hors d'oeuvres display, 15 hot passed hors d'oeuvres, salad, a choice of buffet or plated entrees—including poultry, seafood, beef, and pasta—and a personalized wedding cake served with coffee, tea, and espresso.

Food

Includes a cold hors d'oeuvres display, 15 hot passed hors d'oeuvres, salad, choice of buffet or plated entrees (poultry, seafood, beef/carving, pasta, and compliments), and a personalized wedding cake.

Packages

• Renaissance III / Renaissance Buffet II: $79.99-$114.99 — Starts at $114.99 for on-season Saturdays. Fridays are 10% off ($103.49), Sundays are 20% off ($91.99), and Mon-Thu is $84.99. Winter rates are $84.99 (Nov-Dec) and $79.99 (Jan-Mar). Gratuity is included.
  Includes: Five-hour reception, Full premium open bar and champagne toast, Unlimited red and white table wine, Cold hors d'oeuvres display and 15 hot passed hors d'oeuvres, Personalized wedding cake with coffee, tea, and espresso, State-of-the-art colored uplighting and color-coordinated napkins

Good to know

• Guest minimums range from 75 to 150 guests depending on the day and ballroom selected.
• On-season is May through October; significant discounts apply for Fridays (10% off), Sundays (20% off), and weekdays ($84.99/pp).
• Winter Wedding Specials offer reduced rates of $84.99/pp (Nov-Dec) and $79.99/pp (Jan-Mar) for Renaissance III and Buffet II packages.
• Optional DJ available for a flat fee of $950 during January-March.
• Ceremony fee is $995, reduced to $695 for January-March weddings.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at Woodwinds cost?

Based on Woodwinds's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $11,000–$15,500 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 Woodwinds hold?

Woodwinds can host up to 500 guests seated. It has a minimum of 75 guests.

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