Run by a family who treats you like family.
Now ok I waited a bit longer than usual to write my review (my apologies)
This venue is five star but I will be honest, here, the people made our decision to go book very simple. Victoria, grandda...ughter of the late, great famous New Haven performer, is wonderful, strike that she's MAGIC. I don't think she actually knows the word "no" which made our life and my planning very simple. I lived abroad and it was very important to me to have handmade pasta from my home in Italy, next I feel in love with a salad and dressing that I had once tasted in Washington, D.C. made by a White House chef, I was marrying into a big Italian family with aunts who wanted to make traditional cookies for desert, and finally to top it off limoncello is an end-of-meal must. One by one I asked if I could incorporate these items, which were not on the menu, and the only response I ever got was "Yes!"
Look if you're looking for a cookie cutter wedding they can do it but you are going to miss out on all the fun. My friend John DePuma, DePuma Pasta, made the Casoncelli(pasta) recipe and the Bill Millers chef was really excited to make something perfected the salad&dressing. Now I'm sure you're thinking what was the cost - there's always an adder right?
Not here - a Bill Millers - you're family. And your special day is going to be SPECIAL because they want to make your dreams come true.
Everything I asked for - it was as if Victoria had a magic wand - on the day of everything was perfect. We (and by we I mean now husband) did a Game of Thrones theme- yes we did. This place was perfect, the look, the feel and they have everything else in "the closet" no joke, golden chargers to dress up the plates, lanterns for every table, and swords.
Our wedding day was the hottest day in July 2016 - I arrived late, as a bride should, in my defense I got a flat tire on the way, true story. I walked in already sweating and Victoria greeted me smiling with ice cold water and the AC turned up high. They explained if there was thunder storms or 90 degree heat we could do the ceremony inside and it would still be great. That afternoon the weather gods were in our favor (I also credit Victoria for this) so we went outside.
Ladies GO WITH THE SUITE- do yourself the favor and get ready there- there is a spot for multiple hair and make artists- just get ready there its so much fun and it really gets you into the spirit. Plus there's a second room for the men to get ready with their own bathroom.
The ceremony was perfect, the sunset is right behind the trees and cools off the seating outside. Thirty minutes later we were hitched and taking pictures. I strongly recommend you get a good photographer- We used Brian Hayley & Boris- there are so many cool spots for photos and these guys found them. But Victoria (and Lisa) literally keep everything moving -that's a skill- on your wedding day just know when things go perfectly at Bill Millers its because they are experts, and they care about you and your guests and making a perfect wedding is not about a paycheck , at Bill Millers its their passion.
THEY DO EVERYTHING - shuttle, check, flowers, cake, highchairs - check, check, check!
By the end of the night we said goodbye and passed out tips/thank you notes- my mom handed Victoria a giftbox, a bracelet hand made by our family jeweler. Traditionally, a gift reserved for family only, Bill Millers is now part of our family forever. Thank you