Bill Miller's Castle — Attraction in North Branford

One of a kind! My wife and I had been searching all over southern New England and most venues felt so cookie cutter. One step into Bill Miller’s Castle and we knew we found something special! The history of the building is just so cool. And it’s so filled with unique details and accents and decorations, it’s basically ready for a wedding with minimal additions, just handle your center pieces and maybe do floral and you are done!

The back courtyard is large and very pretty, perfect for on site ceremonies, and with the deck it makes for an amazing reveal of the Bride! Watching my wife appear on the deck above the whole crowd and make her way down the stairs to the aisle… it really extends that moment of magic.

The venue is large, with outdoor options for both ceremony and cocktail hour. Luckily we didn’t have rain on our big day, but we picked this spot because the indoor plan B for ceremony and cocktail hour was also really really strong, unlike many other venues we visited.

The Castle is just so photogenic. Our photographers got incredible shots and because the building is not symmetrical and was built over many years, you can go all around the property and find unique backdrops everywhere! Inside and out the photos are great.

Victoria was a perfect event coordinator and planner! She knows the venue so well and clearly runs a very tight ship! She had answers for every question we could have and even answered questions before we thought of them. She really made the whole process so incredibly easy and lowered the stress of our planning so much. We always felt we were well taken care of! She is just a great person to work with!

The on site catering is handled by La Luna and the food was delicious! We loved the taste testing we enjoyed during our engagement, but the food on the day of was actually so much better! Perfectly cooked, and so much food!

Last thing I need to mention. My wife and I had to postpone our original date in 2020 because of COVID. Victoria could not have been more accommodating and amazing about that whole situation! No tricky contracts or fees or costs. No haggling over dates. She had even stopped new business for 2021 until all her original postponed 2020 weddings were securely moved to 2021! That made the hard decision so much easier for my wife and I. And there were endless other things we needed or discussed and Victoria was always able to work with us and find the answer that was extremely fair! Made our day as perfect as it could be. The whole staff was just amazing, every step of the way.

If you like the vibe of the photos of this place, trust me you have to visit! I am so glad we went with Bill...

I had my wedding at Bill Miller’s Castle this year, and I can’t say enough wonderful things about it! First off, it’s a family-owned and operated venue, and all the effort they put into it really shows. Victoria was our day-of coordinator. She was incredible! Always responsive to my planning questions (email or phone), she made sure everything went smoothly and was present every step of the way. Having her there was such a relief, she ensured that the day went smoothly. The smaller upstairs room was perfect for my bridal party and me to store our belongings (seven people total). It was spacious enough that we didn’t feel cramped while dressing, and it also provided a great private spot for my husband and I after the ceremony. It had its own bathroom, which was a great bonus! Victoria went above and beyond in every aspect. She made sure we had a highchair for a little one in attendance, arranged for a vegan meal for one of our guests even though we had chosen a buffet, and she even took photos with our polaroid camera right after we were married, capturing one of our most joyful moments. Another thing that truly impressed us was how accommodating the venue was for our elderly and disabled guests. One of our family members uses a wheelchair, and the staff made sure she could easily access the outdoor ceremony. The ramps outside made moving around so much easier for her, and we were grateful for the flat, well-maintained floors, which gave us peace of mind for our elderly guests. Since it was incredibly hot on our wedding day, having an indoor-outdoor space during cocktail hour was such a relief. Guests could enjoy the outdoors but also retreat inside for air conditioning. The bartenders were also fantastic. Even with a crowd, the line for drinks moved so quickly, and they made sure everyone was taken care of. I had requested a purple signature, and the bartender came to me with two shades of purple to let me choose the perfect color—it was such a thoughtful touch and made it feel more personal. I had several guests compliment the venue, especially the decor and antiques that give Bill Miller's Castle so much character. The food was another highlight of the night. Multiple guests came up to me to rave about how delicious everything was, and many even went up for seconds! Overall, Bill Miller's Castle was the perfect place for our wedding. I highly...

When we began planning our wedding, we wanted a fall wedding that was unique, in a venue that served only 1 wedding at a time, was large enough to comfortably hold all of our guests indoors if necessary, but also had beautiful grounds if guests did want to wander outside for some fresh air. Bill Miller's had all of this and more. The packages offered at the Castle were reasonable compared with the other venues we looked at. Not many places include tables, chairs, linens, catering, cake, cake cutting, but Bill Miller's does. The building itself is so beautiful and different from the typical wedding factory venue. Every room, every wall, every window, and every corner has some cool details to offer and it is impossible to run out of interesting photo locations. We also saved tons of money leaning into the already fully decorated castle, using the candelabra centerpieces they had for rent, and doing DIY florals with minimal florals outside of our bouquets. The castle is THAT beautiful and interesting, any additional decorations or details is optional. We also had our ceremony indoors in front of the massive fireplace which made for a stunning ceremony. It truly was the wedding of our dreams. All of our guests praised the food that was served, and we agree! Everything was so delicious and the venetian table was out of this world! It included multiple tables of desserts filling the entire front entryway, each one more decadent than the last. Most importantly, our coordinator Victoria was so helpful, responsive, and organized. Leading up to the wedding, she was able to put our minds at ease during planning. She also ran our rehearsal, which was helpful to my entire wedding party. On the big day, everything ran smoothly and went exactly as we imagined it would when planning. Every venue should have a Victoria! The entire staff at the Castle is warm, welcoming, and professional. They are a family business and when you have your wedding at Bill Miller's, it truly feels like you are...