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    Alicia K. Sent on 07/10/2023
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    Highly recommend Woodwinds!

    Couldn’t have choose a better wedding Venue! I knew this was going to be our pick as soon as I spoke with Vanessa. So happy to have found Woodwinds on this app. The staff has already went above and beyond to accommodate us, you can truly feel the difference from this family owned venue and other venues we’ve visited. Our wedding isn’t until next summer and it has been the best working with Woodwinds. Highly recommend this venue!

    The Woodwinds's reply:

    ALICIA! You are the best!
    Thank you so much for your sweet review--
    We cannot wait for your big day. :)
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    Ann D. Sent on 03/04/2024
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    Great venue

    Very affordable great food and staff. We had a blast at our wedding there!! Thank you woodwinds
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    Hannah T. Sent on 10/01/2022
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    Welcome staff and unbeatable prices

    Our experience with the Woodwinds has been amazing so far! They have been available to answer any questions, and have made us feel so excited for the big day! I would recommend looking into their winter wedding packages because they are such an amazing deal!
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    Amanda R. Sent on 10/04/2023
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    They made our wedding PERFECT

    We had an absolutely amazing time having our wedding at The Woodwinds!! The staff was beyond professional, kind, and made our day a smooth and enjoyable experience!

    We literally kept saying, “They have weddings and events down to a science!” — which they do!

    The entire wedding planning experience to the actual day was incredibly organized and handled with the utmost care

    I’m a project manager and details are my thing and it was such a Godsend to be able to relax and fully trust their team to see the details like we do!

    Michael our event coordinator responded fast and intentionally to our questions and was so on top of it all. He made us feel relaxed in the wedding planning process and truly taken care of.

    Emily my bridal attendant made my now husband and I feel like celebrities on our wedding day and was so incredibly kind and comforting throughout the entire day

    Sergio is a master at presentation and was our tour guide throughout the day we got to enjoy our day and he handled every detail and kept watch on our timeline for us. That was such a gift to be able to be fully present on your wedding day and not have to think, “Oh the bouquet toss is coming up let me keep an eye on the clock”

    The general manager during our rehearsal was so funny and had my entire wedding party laughing and at ease

    If you are looking to be fully present on your wedding day and have your guests say, “You had a perfect wedding!” (Which I got multiple texts the next day saying so — the food, open bar, dj setup, everything was on point) then you want to go with The Woodwinds. I toured plenty of venues in Connecticut and it’s truly the best deal you’ll find in the entire state.

    THANK YOU!!!
    -Amanda & Joe

    The Woodwinds's reply:

    Amanda! This means the world to us!!
    Thank you so, so much for trusting us with your big day. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
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    Cassidy Sent on 10/10/2022
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    Seriously Incredible!

    Where do I even start with my review about WoodWinds? Well, they were the only venue we physically looked at, that’s how sold we were from the start. Seriously from the first visit until our wedding day, every single person we interacted with at WoodWinds was phenomenal. Vanessa, Ken, Michael, Sergio, truly everybody went above and beyond and it was clear how highly not only they value what they do, but how highly they value you having the day of your dreams. The food was incredible, communication was fantastic every step of the way, last minute changes were never an issue for the staff; they just know what they’re doing. Everyone I know says how stressful wedding planning is, and I honestly have to say mine wasn’t bad because of the wonderful team at WoodWinds. Thank you all so much!!

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    Cassidy!! This review made us emotional, girlfriend!!
    We're so happy that you had the planning process and day that you deserve!!
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    Melissa Sent on 11/24/2022
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    Absolutely stress free

    My husband and I fell in love with Woodwinds at first glance. They were always there for us with any question we had (and I had alot). On our wedding day the help from Sergio was remarkable. He had everything under control and the day went smoothly. He was always one step ahead of everything and extremely helpful. He made any idea happen and even made it look better than I could of imagined. The whole day from start to finish was absolutely perfect.

    The Woodwinds's reply:

    We're so happy that your day was everything you dreamed of, and that we could be a part of it with you! Congratulations. :)
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    Erin R. Sent on 10/03/2022
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    Absolutely Perfect!

    We had our wedding at WoodWinds on 9/2/22 and I wish I could go back and do it all over again!! The food was absolutely AMAZING, everyone raved about the venetian table, I highly recommend it! Sergio was there for everything we could have needed and kept a watchful eye on us the whole night making sure we were taken care of and making sure everything ran smoothly! Even stepped in when we had some trouble with the bustle of my dress. My bridal attendant who I unfortunately can't recall her name was an absolute gem! Carrying my dress around the grounds as we took pictures, held my shoes when I couldn't bare them anymore and brought food to our table at dinner to make sure we ate, I think I told her at one point I was leaving my husband for her! The bartenders were fabulous, I rarely saw a line at the bar, and for the small moments there was one, if they saw me coming my drink was being made and ready for me by the time I got up there. I genuinely can't say enough good things about the entire staff at woodwinds, I wish I wasn't so in love with my husband so I could do it all over again!

    The Woodwinds's reply:

    This review made us so happy, Erin!!
    Our Bridal Attendants work harder than all of us!! They will be so happy to read this, haha. :)
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    Tifani A. Sent on 01/30/2022
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    Amazing Wedding

    After having to cancel and reschedule our wedding due to covid, we finally had our dream wedding at Woodwinds on 1/15/22 and it was everything we could have dreamed of. Woodwinds was extremely accommodating with our situation , as we live in Alabama and everything had to be done virtually.

    Originally, our wedding was planned for 1/2/21, but with the way covid was panning out, we made the call in August ‘20 to move the wedding to 2022. Ken was extremely helpful through this whole process and they honored all of our original contract details and deposits with our wedding date move.

    As we approached closer to the wedding, we worked with Randy who was also very helpful and responsive in our final months leading up to the big day. Our biggest concern was with the new covid variant and people deciding they no longer want to come/test positive for covid. Randy reassured us that we have up to 7 days before the wedding to finalize the guest list/number of guests attending. We ended up having about 25-30 guests back out in the last month, thus pushing our total guest count below the required minimum of 125 with the venue. Although we paid for 125 guests, Randy allowed us to use the extra money we paid to go toward add-ons with the venue, which we ended up with a late night Buffalo wing bar, pretzel bar, and chocolate liqueur cup station that were all such a big hit.

    The wedding was perfect, absolutely no complaints. Our coordinator for the weekend was Sergio. He did an amazing job through the entire day to ensure everything went smoothly and flawlessly. He also made sure there was a drink in my hands at all times, and I appreciated that! They still had their beautiful holiday decor up which was the perfect touch for all of our photos. The bartenders were great and they made a phenomenal Espresso Martini that was wanted by all. The food was absolutely unreal. From the cocktail hour to the dinner, everyone raved about all the amazing appetizers and entrees. Chef Silvio’s Sunday Sauce is no joke!

    Their Winter Wedding Package deal was awesome. It included everything with the venue, the DJs, the wedding cake and some of the basics from the florist. It was everything we could have dreamt of and still well within our budget. The team at Woodwinds takes pride in their work, and it definitely shows. Highly recommend for weddings. Especially in the uncertainty of the covid era, they will not leave you out to dry and will help you along the way.

    Thanks again for everything, Woodwinds
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    Autumn I. Sent on 08/10/2019
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    Absolutely amazing

    We had a date conflict with our original venue which we had assumed would be a very cheap budget friendly option, so we decided to tour Woodwinds and we are nothing but happy with our experience. So affordable and you get so much for what you are paying. It even came out to be more affordable then our original venue option! So much is included, so it's a lot of stress off of the couple's shoulders. The staff is also wonderful. Vanessa is the absolute best! Booked our wedding the day we toured!
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    Kerry D. Sent on 08/01/2022
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    A dream wedding come true after having to postpone due to COVID-19.

    The Woodwinds was extremely nice and accommodating when we had to postpone our wedding due to COVID-19. They were nothing but professional and responsive and made our dream wedding possible.
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    Meghan L. Sent on 11/08/2021
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    Great place for a fundraiser!

    I attended The Woodwinds on 11/4/21 and have nothing but wonderful things to say! The lights outside make the place shine magically before you even enter. The bartender remembered our drinks. The second time I went up I didn't even have to say what I wanted, he just recited the exact drinks I needed and said "I never forget a face." The food was great too. But the BEST part of the great service at the Woodwinds was that it was service with a SMILE, and yes you could actually see the staff's smiles because they were not wearing masks. :) A major plus for me!!!
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    Allison M. Sent on 07/16/2019
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    So far, great!

    Only booked with them so far, but extremely impressed with the attention and service at these beginning stages! Can’t wait to see what the next 14 months will bring!
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    Crystal L. Sent on 10/05/2021
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    Most Amazing Venue!

    From the moment we walked into this venue, no other venue compared. Everything was fantastic from start to finish: the ceremony, bridal attendant, food, drinks, venetian table, service and most importantly the attention to detail from the staff. We love this venue so much, highly recommend it and cant wait to be back soon!
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    Jessica T. Sent on 12/10/2019
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    Simply amazing!

    This venue is simply amazing. I had sent an email to Vanessa just days after getting engaged and she was able to get us in that upcoming weekend to check out the venue. It is beautiful there! From the cocktail space, to ceremony space and the Garden Room itself EVERYTHING is perfect. Pricing is all inclusive and easy to understand. We booked on the spot! So excited for our day 05/21/2021
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    Ayan E. Sent on 04/07/2021
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    Our Wedding was PERFECT. Choose The Woodwinds


    Our wedding was perfect. Not an understatement. Walking into the venue and seeing the garden room and the flower centerpieces. It was truly breathtaking. Literally we were in awe the whole night. You guys did that!
    Really Vanessa from our first tour to now you've been the kindest and helpful person. Very reassuring and understanding with the craziness of a pandemic wedding. I knew when we first toured that The Woodwinds was my first choice, and only choice really.
    It was a small intimate wedding but it felt so full. I am so grateful to you , Randy, Ken and Tony. It was literally the best wedding. We are so happy to be married and thank you so much!
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    M Sent on 09/07/2021
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    Perfect wedding day

    Woodwinds is amazing. We toured other venues but we kept saying to ourselves that when we walked into woodwinds we got this different feeling. The staff was great to work with. Every step of the way they kept us on track with what we needed to do.
    Our guests have been raving about the appetizers, meals and especially the Venetian table which was a great hit with our family and friends. Some friends even told us that they have never been to a wedding with the Venetian table. From the start of our ceremony to the end the staff was incredible. Randy paid great attention to detail. Sergio rearranged chairs for our ceremony and he ensured all decor was in place. Melinda our personal day of was phenomenal she ensured we had a drink and whatever we else we needed the entire day and night.
    I cannot say enough good things about this venue. I hope someone else we know gets married here in the future so we can go back!
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    Sara Sent on 08/01/2022
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    Our wedding 10/14/21

    Woodwinds was absolutely FANTASTIC and we are so thrilled we picked this venue to host such a special day for my husband and I. From arrival to departure everyone was so very attentive and made sure our entire time went smoothly. My husband and I both cannot think of a moment our drinks got empty or our food plates weren’t filled due to the staff being so on top of everything. From start to finish not a single thing went wrong and that was completely due to the staff being absolutely wonderful to us.

    All our guests, almost a year later, continue to rave about the food and how great it all really was. The Woodwinds made our day so special and we cannot thank the staff enough the entire planning process all the way through the event! Hopefully soon we will be able to attend another event with there, but for now we will continue to spread the good word about The Woodwinds to all of our friends & family.
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    Sarah Sent on 03/25/2019
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    Great Customer Service

    Very helpful in booking my wedding. Can’t wait until 10-10-2020
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    Melissa M. Sent on 10/17/2020
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    Best day ever - 10/3/2020

    Woodwinds truly is THE BEST. My husband and I just got married on 10/3/20. We can’t say enough good things about woodwinds. Planning our wedding during the pandemic was made so much easier with Woodwinds as our venue. They thought out and planned everything before we wouldn’t even ask the questions. The tent was absolutely stunning, and our guests felt so safe and really enjoyed themselves. Our guests also can’t stop talking about how delicious the food was! They made the wedding planning process so lovely and did an incredible job. They are so easy to work with and really helped us make our wedding day a fairytale. I HIGHLY recommend Woodwinds!
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    Shanelle Sent on 03/03/2019
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    Quality at a fair price

    When comparing this venue to our other options, the Woodwinds definitely shined above the rest. We were able to get so much for our money, leaving us quite a bit of financial flexibility for the rest of our vendor choices. However, the thing that really won us over was not the money. It was the staff. Vanessa is such a delight and personable. Just remembering how comfortable we felt with her during our tour, really made the decision an easy one. I look forward to the exception of our big day!
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    Alexa Sent on 06/03/2019
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    Awesome Venue

    I attended a wedding and a bridal shower at Woodwinds and both events were just so amazing. The food is great, the outside patio and ceremony site are beautiful and the lighting is perfect. I had such a great time at both events and I highly recommend them to anyone who is having a wedding or larger event.
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    Linda D. Sent on 03/22/2020
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    Top service best night!

    We had our wedding here 3/14/20, both ceremony and reception. The staff was amazing to work with. Ken and Randy were so helpful, especially the week of with all the last minute planning and changes. They had everything run so smoothly and seamlessly from the moment we arrived. My bridal attendant was top notch! Food here is amazing and all of out guests can't stop telling us how great everything was. Thank you ALL at Woodwinds for being part of the best day of our lives!
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    Brittany Sent on 11/20/2019
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    The Most Blissful Experience

    O. M. G. What a magical day. It was exactly what we envisioned and when I tell you that nothing went wrong. Nothing. Went. Wrong. I’m usually a very reactive person and freak over the littlest of things and I sincerely cannot think of one moment where I was like crap, day is ruined 😂 the entire team at Woodwinds is incredible. I feel like that’s not even the best word to use.

    My mind was BLOWN after my husband and I had our first bite of cake and there was a damp napkin ready for our faces and a mirror so we could see if we had cake on them. (Randy, Neeka, you guys ROCK!) I mean are you KIDDING?????? That’s genius! It may seem small to others but I remember saying to Kevin right after how absolutely freaking wonderful everyone is. Neeka is the SH*T. That woman holds a smile and grace and a helping hand when you don’t even realize you need her. The entire night was so blissful I could go on and on and on about how absolutely perfect everything turned out.

    The responsiveness from Ken and Randy and Vanessa were 12/10 and we literally could not have asked for better human beings to assist us. The venue is incredibly lucky to have these people working for them.

    Oh, and the food???? TO DIE FOR. And yes, Neeka even made sure we ate. *mind blown*
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    Karen C. Sent on 12/05/2019
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    Amazing venue! Beautiful

    Everyone there is awesome!!! They made everything sooooo easy! No matter the question, there was a quick response
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