Branford House Wedding | Stephanie + Billy
Stephanie & Billy’s Branford House wedding in Groton, CT / Avery Point! Big thanks to Catering by Christine, Flowers from the Farm – Schulze Farm and Mike Orzell as the second photographer for all their great work! Below are some favorites from the seaside wedding day.
Some info & history on the Branford House: “Built in the 19th century and modeled after the famous Newport mansions, the Branford House at UConn Avery Point offers an elegant location on the Connecticut shoreline that creates the perfect ambience for a memorable special event. It’s an ideal setting for special moments, beneath a tent billowing with sea breezes as your guests look on and sailboats glide by.
A panoramic ocean view; sailboats drifting by; and sparkling lawns – all enjoyed from the patio of a majestic, turn-of-the-century mansion. With its regal entryway, Grand Ballroom, and commanding oak-carved staircase, the Branford Mansion is the ideal setting for your special event. With its beautiful stone façade and warm, hand-carved wooden panel interiors, the Branford House Mansion hosts festive events and gala celebrations year-round. Mingle with guests on the sprawling stone veranda and enjoy dining and dancing in the ballroom. Your family and friends will be charmed by it all – stone terraces, the great room’s two-story marble fireplace, rococo ceilings, a lawn that stretches to the Avery Point Lighthouse, and waves breaking on the shore.
At the Branford House Mansion, you select the caterer, florist, music, linens, and color scheme – all the important elements that will make your event a unique expression of your personal style. The Grand Ballroom and East and West Wing rooms comfortably accommodate up to 200 guests for a full-course dinner or buffet. Our coordinator will work with your event planner to select the most appropriate floor plan and various facility details. For events hosting more than 200 guests, we suggest a tent on the lawn featuring spectacular water views. Should you choose a garden venue, cocktails can be served on the bluestone patio with a buffet-style dinner directly adjacent, perhaps beneath a billowing tent, giving you and your guests full oceanside views of stunning sunsets and moonlit waters. Located on the lower level, your caterer will find a full-service kitchen facility where the most elegant and scrumptious of culinary delights can be prepared.”