Branford House - Groton, Connecticut

Cait F. F. P.

As a wedding photographer, I adore capturing moments at The Branford House. The venue’s picturesque charm and attention to detail provides the perfect backdrop for capturing timeless memories.

The versatility of the venue is endless. It's the perfect blank canvas for making your vision unique & designing your decor to your own needs. Whether it's a grand outdoor celebration with a clear tent on the patio or a simple ceremony overlooking the ocean, the venue offers a variety of spaces to suit any couple’s vision.

The grounds are just breathtaking. The lighthouse, the rocks by the water, the ocean, the architecture-it really just doesn't get any better than that. I can take portraits here all day & be a very happy photographer!

Overall, I can confidently recommend The Branford House to any couple looking for a breathtaking location to celebrate their special day. I can't wait to be back for more weddings & to work with their incredible staff in the future.

Kayla S.

I hosted my wedding here and despite some issues I am very pleased. The floor plan is a bit odd but with some creativity works well and was perfect for our reception which was more of a "cocktail hour all day" feeling. The venue is gorgeous and the venue managers are very helpful. It is nice that they will let you bring in outside caterers, but they do have an extensive list of requirements for the caterer so either hire off their list or make sure you communicate well with your vendor. If your wedding is in the daytime like mine, note that the art gallery upstairs is open to the public. People will be able to walk through the upper level, which is above your reception, to get to the gallery. It didn't end up being a problem but was a shock since we had asked and the manager had told us it would be closed assuming our wedding would be after 5:00.

Photo credit: The Studio Arcane

Meghan M.

A beautiful venue! We loved having our wedding here, weather in September was absolutely perfect. The only complaint I had was because its a house the floor plans can get a bit tricky. We ended up having to have some tables in one of the side wings away from main room. All in all I still wouldnt change a thing!

Shonteller P.

The water and the sky are so blue. My family and I pick the perfect day to go. It's very windy, so for all of the people who wear caps / hats, where fitted hats or bring bobby pins to clip hats in place. I'm from Atlanta, Ga. and will miss this scenery.

Lori W.

Beautiful stone buildings and grounds on the water with sculptures and art throughout. A lighthouse and spectacular sunsets!

Bryan M.

My brother got married here this past weekend. Just a spectacular place for a smallish wedding. Only disadvantage was the separation between the rooms - can't hold this against them, though. Well-maintained, inside and out. Pictures don't really do it justice.

Terrence I.

Such a beautiful place, Branford House is an amazing wedding venue. I photographed a wedding here this summer and everyone loved it, from the couple to their guests to, well, me. Highly recommended from this wedding photographer!

Melissa M.

I was married here. The price is steep, even for off season and Sunday weddings however, they let you bring in your own caterer. The place itself is gorgeous and the surrounding area is just breathtaking. This is a great place for photo's and to just take a walk along the water.