Birchwoods At Oak Lane

We absolutely loved having our wedding at the Birchwoods. Trish was so wonderful to us and was there to support us along the way while planning whenever we needed. She and her staff are excellent. The coordinators we had during our day were so attentive, helpful, and fun. The food was so delicious. We can’t thank the Birchwoods enough for all of the hard work they put into making our day so special.

We had an absolutely amazing experience at Birchwoods at Oak Lane! Trish was phenomenal to work with and the venue includes almost everything which eased the planning process immensely! The venue is also beautiful and all of our guests were very impressed with the aesthetic and the decor. The food was also excellent and the bar was well-tended. We have been recommending Birchwoods to everyone who is looking for a wedding venue!

We had our wedding at Birchwoods at the end of April and it was incredible! So many of the flowers, plants, and trees were in bloom outside and made for fabulous pictures. The venue inside is gorgeous and Trish leaves nothing out and decorates down to the very last detail. The food was amazing and we are still getting compliments about the venue and the food. We selected a package that include the cake and dj which made things so much easier. RJ the DJ played all the songs we requested and the cake from Kim’s Cottage Confections looked and tasted great. We are so happy that we chose to have our special day here and highly recommend it to other couples. It was better than we could have ever imagined!

Trish and her staff did a wonderful job making our daughter’s dream wedding come true. She went out of her way to make sure every detail we requested was incorporated into the event. Her tireless attention to detail was extraordinary. Trish made us feel like we were the only event on her schedule by responding quickly to emails and texts. She and her team made the entire evening like it was an intimate and personalized wedding despite hosting over 170 people. The food and service were outstanding – from cocktails and appetizers (we loved the stuffed dates and seafood tower) to a magnificent and delicious lavish dinner. Trish and her team treated us like we were members of their family and created the perfect venue for a memorable wedding. Our sincerest thank you to Trish and the BIrchwoods staff. We highly recommend Birchwoods at Oak Lane for your special event – be sure to contact Trish and check out this venue.

The staff was so helpful throughout all the planning leading to my daughter’s wedding day. The venue was absolutely beautiful on that Fall day. The outside ceremony was decorated with Fall foliage, just stunning. The hot and cold appetizers were delicious during the cocktail hour which was held in the downstairs hall. Not a small detail in the reception hall was missed, from the linens to food. The food served buffet style was just delicious! The day ended with an ice cream and espresso martini bar, just spectacular! I highly recommend Birchwoods for all your wedding needs. The venue and staff are truly amazing in everything they do and offer!

Was here recently for a wedding. Had everything from raw bar and passed apps for cocktail hour, dinner was salad, pasta and a delicious filet cooked perfectly. For dessert a great pie bar with so many choices and ice cream! Music was fun! Danced all night!

Wonderful staff and venue. The attention to details was amazing I highly recommend this Banquet Hall.

Our entire experience with Birchwoods was AMAZING from the very first meeting and tour of the venue to the end of our reception! The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, the food is delicious, and every member of the staff we interacted with was cheerful, helpful, and made us feel special. One of the owners, Trish, is also incredibly friendly, responsive, and made every single part of planning our ceremony and reception a breeze. We could not have asked for a more wonderful place to have our special day, and can't recommend them enough to other couples looking to have a memorable and stress-free wedding :)

What an amazing experience from beginning to end. We had the pleasure of having our wedding at Birchwoods, and Trish was incredible!!!! Everything about Birchwoods is amazing, starting from our first meeting, and everything in between. the place is beautiful and the food amazing! The staff are super friendly and professional. We got more compliments on the staff, the food, the beauty of the hall and the scenery. We are so happy with everything ❤️

Venue is beautiful but the staff and owner (Trish) are the elements that put this venue over the top. EVERYTHING is personalized --- whatever your vision is, they will make it happen. We wanted unconventional for our early December wedding --- heavy cocktail hour, no siting down, two open bars, dancing in a separate room from the food, etc. -- and she welcomed all of our ideas and made them happen. Also, her pricing is extremely competitive. Cannot recommend Trish and Birchwoods enough!

I cannot recommend Trish and Birchwoods enough. It was an incredible experience, and our wedding was perfect. Trish is so capable, attentive, and willing to help with any and everything. The food was incredible, the venue is gorgeous, and the prices were very fair. The staff is so friendly too! They really work with you here, and make sure you have everything you could ever want for your special day. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and we are so happy with how everything went.

Having our wedding at Birchwoods was amazing! Trish and the rest of the staff did an excellent job and made everything less stressful. The food was delicious and everyone had a wonderful time!

I loved Trish from the moment I met her at a bridal shower! She didn’t even blink twice when I told her we wanted to get married in 5 short months! Trish answered all my questions, always had a smile on her face and is just all around pleasant! Our wedding day was beyond beautiful, and all the staff there were amazing as well. Special shout out to Marlene, who didn’t leave our side. What a pleasure. 100/10! Would absolutely recommend.

Birchwoods is such a beautiful venue and the way they coordinated my wedding was so organized. i could not ask for anything better. Their service is amazing from the owner, to the bar, to the waiting staff, to the maître d. They decorated my wedding so amazing and the staff is so nice and helpful. I don't know what else to say but that they were immaculate and I had the most amazing wedding day I could ever ask for.

The Birchwoods made my wedding day nothing short of Magical. Trish and Danielle and are so responsive and endearing. They executed my vision for my wedding. I would recommend them to anyone. The food was delicious. The photographer, Melissa, with Russell’s was easy to work with and took incredible pictures. Their waitstaff was incredibly accommodating. A guest told me they found the venue, Enchanting. Thank you again for the beautiful and memorable day.

Trish and the entire Birchwoods team was beyond incredible. Every meeting was wonderful, listened to what we wanted and kept up with our changes throughout planning. This venue has it all! We did a package and some add-ons that included the ceremony, cocktail hour, plated meal service with top shelf open bar, the DJ, photographer and wedding cake plus a dessert set up with pies, donuts and hot apple cider along with an coffee bar. The venue itself is beautiful, the golf course made a gorgeous backdrop for pictures and overall esthetic. 5 stars across the board!!!

I cannot thank Trish and the rest of the Birchwoods team enough for making our wedding day the most magical day ever!! Trish was so incredibly helpful and communicative throughout the entire wedding planning process and was so flexible regarding any of our requests. Trish and Gina also ensured that the day of ran so smoothly, which was something I appreciated deeply. I cannot thank Gina enough for taking my wedding decor vision and blowing it out of the park!!!! Seeing the reception area after it was all decorated brought me to tears. I genuinely thought I was going to be a nervous wreck on my wedding but I knew I was in phenomenal hands with the Birchwoods team! Oh and the food was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! From the appetizers to the entrees - the filet mignon is a work of art! Again, we truly cannot thank the team enough for making our big day the best day ever. As a thank you, we gifted our handmade arch to the venue and hope all the future couples of birchwoods enough this token of our gratitude and also have the wedding of their dreams!

I am so happy we picked the Birchwoods! Trish and her team made sure we had the best day possible. They are accommodating, friendly and so personable. Trish was always there for me to make any decisions easier! The venue was beautiful, everyone loved the food, especially cocktail hour. We were able to make so many personalization's to make the day our own. I can't stop thinking about what a great day we had, I wish we could do it again!

Birchwoods was absolutely amazing. My husband and I got married on 4/22/22. From day one, Trish was available to answer any questions and accommodate every need we had. On the day of our wedding, Trish, Danielle, Gina and all the staff treated us like royalty. They made sure we had everything that we needed, we did not have to ask for anything. This venue was absolutely perfect, we were able to get married outside in the garden, cocktail hour down stairs and the reception in the grand ballroom. The food was amazing, my guests still rave about the hors d'oeuvres served at cocktail hour. We also had the cappuccino bar add on and that was a hit as well! I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day. Birchwoods is beautiful, affordable, and the staff are amazing!

Trish and the rest of the Birchwoods staff went above and beyond to make our day perfect- from setting up all of our decor, to meeting all of our dietary needs, to constantly having a drink or appetizer available to us even when we were taking pictures, they knew exactly how to make our day go smoothly even with two brides and our crazy blended families! They did everything they could to put our minds at ease and make our day feel important and special. We have nothing but positive things to say and would hire them again in a minute. You will NOT regret having your event at Birchwoods.

Trisha and the team at Birchwood were amazing to work with! We toured a year and a half prior to our date and any time we reached out to Trish with a question, she always responded quickly. As it got closer to our day, Trish coordinated the days for us to come in and allow us to work with props, menu, and final details! When it was time for the actual day, we couldn't have asked for a better venue! The service was fantastic, the food was delicious, and the night was flawless! Danielle and Gina were so attentive and assisted with any needs we had. We are so grateful for the team at Birchwood for making our day so special!

I attended my daughter's wedding reception here in November and Birchwoods is truly the best ever. I've been to many a reception in my time and this was easily at the top. The location is gorgeous with the sunset view and rolling hills of the golf course, so perfect for pictures, and the food was amazing! Not your typical wedding fare. You can tell a lot of care went into the taste and presentation of every dish, whether appetizer or entree. Trish and Danielle were a dream to work with, so accommodating and professional, and the staff was attentive and friendly and very helpful with anything we needed. I loved the layout of the whole place whether it be the ballroom, bridal suite, access to outdoors, even the bathrooms: it was a comfortable yet elegant setting and easily accessible. I truly can't put into words just how EASY the whole experience was and how happy they made our family, friends, and especially my daughter on her big day.

Birchwoods surpassed all of our greatest expectations from the moment we walked in for our initial tour to our wedding day. The decor, lighting, setup, food, and accomodations were incredible and my husband and I were made to feel so special and comfortable. So many of our guests complimented the food and overall feel of the venue. Trish made every meeting and contact so smooth, her responses were always prompt and helpful. We were able to have our dream wedding below our budget and with the greatest accomodations. I HIGHLY recommend Birchwoods for anyone who is planning their wedding!

Trish and everyone at the Birchwoods truly went above and beyond to make our wedding experience absolutely incredible! We had a difficult time finding a venue that provided a high quality experience in an intimate setting for a fair price- we looked all over NY and CT until we found The Birchwoods! The grounds are beautiful and the venue itself has everything you need for the event (including a variety of wedding decor!). The packages are customizable to ensure your wedding is exactly how you imagine it. Trish was amazing to work with and went out of her way to accommodate our requests. I truly felt that her first priority was always to help us have the wedding of our dreams, never to nickel and dime us or sneak in hidden charges. Especially with uncertainties of COVID, she was always willing to work with us and ensure our wedding was perfect. On our big day, everything went off without a hitch. The venue was decorated beautifully and the food was amazing. We had full use of the entire venue (which I highly recommend!) and had our ceremony in the garden, cocktail hour outdoors on the patio, and reception in the ballroom upstairs. There was also a back up indoor ceremony site if the weather did not cooperate (which put my mind at ease). Our guests enjoyed the bee deck off the ballroom to get some air during the reception as well. Having only one wedding at a time makes a significant difference on the overall experience. Overall, the Birchwoods is an exceptional venue and I could not have been happier to have had them host my wedding.

I would just like to say how amazing this venue was for one of the most important day of our lives (our wedding). It was a dream come true. The staff there were wonderful throughout this whole experience. Trish was with us from the beginning to the end and she knew exactly what we wanted from the moment we said I do to the venue to the moment we said I do to each other. Gina was such great help we definitely needed her guidance and support. We got the package deal the photographer was very dedicated and paid attention to detail, and the DJ was very involved in making sure everything ran in a timely manner, along with keeping the dance floor packed. There is so much more I want to say about this beautiful venue and amazing staff but I will leave it at this you should definitely book your wedding with them!!!

This place surpassed all my expectations. From the moment we met with Trish we knew we had to go with Birchwoods. Funny thing is that it was the last stop on what was already a long day at looking at venues and we almost canceled our appointment! We are so happy we didn’t! Everything was just fantastic and I can’t say enough of the genuine support and help you get from the staff there. They helped the day go off without any problems. All the guest enjoyed the food and not to mention how simply beautiful everything looked. I would recommend having your wedding at Birchwoods for the care and support you get alone! But it is truly a beautiful place to have a wedding. Can’t thank them enough for a wonderful day that I will remember for a lifetime. Tabitha and Anthony

I think planning a wedding is stressful to begin with, but planning a wedding during a pandemic? 100% worse! My original wedding date was August 8, 2020. Covid was a huge obstacle for us at that point, but we also dealt with a hurricane that hit the week of the wedding and knocked out power to many parts of the state for days! Trish and PJ made dealing with all this craziness so easy. They worked with us every step of the way and even without power at their own place, they made sure we had our small ceremony and did the best they could for us! Our ceremony was small with only immediate family, but so special for us. This speaks volumes about the kind of people they are. We decided to have our reception this year, August 14, 2021, and again Trish, PJ, and all their staff were amazing and accommodating. I can’t say enough amazing things about Birchwoods. It was an overall amazing experience and we were so thankful to have them on our side through all the craziness.

From the moment we walked into Birchwoods we knew instantly that this was the place we wanted to have our special day. Trish was very professional and friendly and made us feel like family. She answered all our questions and even questions we didn't know to ask. She gave us and explained all the different options from soup to nuts. The ceremony took place in the garden which was decorated to perfection. Our guests raved about the food, pie tree and the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff. We would MOST DEFINITELY use them for any future events, with that said we HIGHLY RECOMMEND Birchwoods at Oak Lane!!!!! Lisa & Roger

My husband and I couldn't be happier with our choice of getting married at Birchwood's at Oak Lane. The venue offered everything we were looking for including a beautiful onsite ceremony location, a rustic indoor reception, and great food for an affordable price. From the initial visit to the day of the wedding Trish and the rest of the staff were very accommodating. They made planning a wedding during a pandemic less stressful. We would recommend Birchwood's to everyone we know for any event.

I would recommend Birchwoods at Oaklane to anyone who was recently engaged and looking for an exciting and flawless wedding planning process. Our wedding was about a month ago, July 11th, and we planned a wedding through COVID. Trish and the whole staff were beyond accommodating and supportive!! Trish is so caring and genuine and willing to help out in anyway, including decorations and centerpieces! She has such a fantastic rustic vision and our day was everything we could ever have imagined. She set us up with our photography(Russells Photography), photobooth, DJ (RJtheDJ), and Cake (Kim's Cottage Confections) and they were all the best decisions of our lives. On the actual day PJ and Gina were amazing. They made sure we had everything we needed and never let our drinks go empty. I can't speak highly enough. All of our guests said this was one of the best weddings they have attended and the dance floor was never empty. Birchwoods makes you feel like family. Thank you for everything Trish and the whole team!

My husband and I had our wedding here on June 5, 2021…. I cannot say enough about how wonderful Birchwoods is!! We began our wedding planning at the start of the pandemic, and Trish made the planning process absolutely spectacular!! Every random question I had through email, she answered almost immediately! We toured the venue a few different times with various family members and Trish held our preferred wedding date, until we were finally able to make a deposit and sign the official contract! Planning a wedding through the pandemic was not easy, but Trish made so much of that stress disappear. The whole team at Birchwoods made our wedding so wonderful! I can’t thank Trish, PJ, and Gina enough for helping to make our wedding everything I hoped for! Our wedding guests all said it was one of the best weddings they’ve ever been to. We feel like family with the Birchwoods team, and we whole heartedly recommend them for a wedding venue!!

Picking a venue was one of the hardest decisions we had to make and that is because we liked EVERY venue we looked at. We even booked a venue prior to booking Birchwoods but realized we were not IN LOVE with it. We were at a loss and figured we’d just keep touring and so we did. We met with Trish at Birchwoods in October 2019 and signed the contract THAT SAME DAY. I don’t know if it was Trish or the venue that sold us (probably both) but we were HOOKED. The excitement set in, because when you know, you know! Birchwoods is set on a golf course which we never thought would be our style but the grounds were beautiful. The ballroom and inside were completely stunning. The vibe is rustic but not too rustic like a barn. It was the perfect blend of rustic, elegant and simple. Trish has TONS of décor in her closet and allows you to use all of it which totally cuts cost as far as centerpieces, décor and also allows you to get ideas of what you might like! Working with Trish was so easy and pleasant, which made the process of postponing and picking a plan B date due to COVID very smooth. After hearing horror stories from other brides, I was so thankful that our venue was one of the good ones. We moved our date, stayed in touch and just stayed in contact. Our tasting finally came and it became real. All of my food allergies were accommodated and we set up our final meeting. We upgraded our package, met with Trish, gave our final payment, finalized our centerpieces, discussed décor and drop off and when our wedding day came, it was beyond what we even hoped for and expected. Trish and her team really outdid themselves. It was down pouring so we could not use the outdoor space for cocktail hour but she accommodated us downstairs. The Ballroom was stunning. Everything was done better than I could have imagined. All of the staff were so friendly, so fun and attentive. Our matre’d’s were amazing and none of us can stop talking about how amazing the venue was, how amazing the food was, how amazing the staff was, just EVERYTHING. I’m so thankful we chose Birchwoods for our wedding venue. I’m so thankful to have met Trish and worked with her. Birchwoods is affordable, elegant, and really perfect.

*STRONGLY RECEOMMEND THIS VENDOR* I am so happy we had our reception at Birchwoods at Oak Lane! Leading up to our wedding day there were so many questions with COVID but Trish was so wonderful and patient with me and answered all the questions very quickly. She customized our package so the reception was really exactly how we wanted it! The food was DELICIOUS - so many of my guests mentioned how much they enjoyed the selelctions especially the appetizers and the lobster stuffed raviolis! The beef entree was so good!! During our reception the staff was very attentive and was ready to help when we needed anything! I can not express how happy I am with everything that Trish and her team did for us!

Birchwoods did an amazing job with our wedding. From the moment we met Trish, we knew Birchwoods was the venue for us. She made us feel like family, not just another wedding. We booked the off season package and all of the vendors associated with it were great. We also loved that they not only had a bridal suite but a “grooms room” for the guys to hang out in. The food was amazing, guests raved about the tenderloin!

This venue was amazing for our September wedding! Trish was in constant contact with me regarding any changes we needed to make regarding the pandemic restrictions. Our day turned out perfect and the food was great! I highly recommend using Birchwoods as a venue.

I seriously don't know where to start with how genuinely AMAZING Birchwoods is! We had the pleasure of working with Trish and Pj, for 1.5 years on all the details of our wedding. It started in April of 2019, when I was tired of looking at venues and had seemed to run out of options. We walked into Birchwoods, we were greeted by Trish and her first question to us was "tell me how you met". I knew from that moment, we were getting married at Birchwoods without having even seen the grounds. Trish, got to know us, treated us like an extension of her family, she was regularly in communication with me throughout all the planning. We were supposed to get married 5/2/2020, and in March our world got turned upside down with a global pandemic, Trish immediately worked with us on a reschedule date. We got the new date of 7/31/2020 on the calendar and just days before our wedding the State guidance for venues changed yet again. We had to make the decision to move our wedding to our home, and have the most amazing outdoor wedding and reception. I called Trish and her and Pj, came out to our house. They walked the property, came up with a plan to cater our entire wedding here on-site at our house with all their staff. When I tell you that the Birchwoods staff went ABOVE and BEYOND for our wedding, I genuinely mean it. They kept the wedding flow together for the night, put out the most beautiful display of apps, worked the most amazing buffet line and gave our guests the best experience. The best part of the night was Trish walking up to me and telling me that a couple of her new staff asked "are all weddings usually this fun". They are so professional to work with, will treat you like people and not line a number on their calendar that just "another wedding". They will allow you to make the day entirely what you want and to me I couldn't put a price tag on that. I literally still text with Trish, check in on her and the staff, I visit regularly and I have become a weekly customer buying the family meals they offer too - check out their Facebook and follow for those details. This past year Birchwoods added so much to the property, they put on a beautiful deck attached to the ballroom and totally renovated the gardens when you can get married on-site. Although we are sad that experience was robbed of us, we can vouch for how immaculate the grounds are and how beautiful your day can be. My husband and I, have already agreed to renew our vows in 5 years in the church we were set to be married in and have the reception at Birchwoods, where we were supposed to on 5/2 and 7/31... Until then, I will live vicariously through each couple who gets to step foot on the grounds and have the most beautiful Birchwoods wedding. If you are reading this, you're likely engaged and we wish you the best of luck planning your dream wedding experience!

From the moment we first visited Birchwoods, we knew it would be the perfect venue for us. The ballroom has beautiful tall glass windows and a brand new deck and the outdoor area is large and has a nice view and was perfect for cocktail hour and pictures. The food was delicious and the service was great. Also, Trish is absolutely amazing! Trish was always quick to respond to us when we had questions and was so kind throughout the whole process. She has a huge collection of decorations (basically anything you could possibly need) that she let us use and decorated everything so beautifully! She helped the reception run smoothly and we couldn’t have been happier with our experience!

It’s great to work with someone so passionate about what they do. Trish works so hard to make sure the day is the best. The venue is beautiful, such a nice rustic touch. And of course the food is amazing!

We cannot say enough good things about Birchwoods! Trish is the BEST! We honestly don’t have one complaint. She ensured such a smooth day and did so much to make sure we can just enjoy the day stress free. Lovey venue and lovely people to work with. I highly recommend!

I don't even know where to start!! Trish and the Birchwoods staff were unbelievable!! As soon as I arrived with my bridal party, Trish greeted me right away with a huge smile and asked what she could get us. All night long Trish and Pj were right along side my new husband and I for anything we needed. The grounds of the venue are absolutely breath taking, which made for beautiful photos that we will have for the rest of our lives. The food, was amazing!! Its been two weeks since we got married and we still cant stop thinking about the stuffed sole ! If we could get married again, we would pick the Birchwoods all over again! They truly made our wedding such a beautiful day. We cant ever thank them enough.

Trish was GREAT. I was able to text her throughout the planning process, she kept things organized, and provided valuable advice after being in the industry for so long. She accommodated our needs and the venue was set up beautifully. The only downside to Birchwoods was that the food was "ehh". As a vegetarian, my options are limited. However, the mushroom wellington I was served was a bit cold and the puff pastry was undercooked. Being the busy bride, I did not care much at the time, but now I wish the meal was better and that my guests had something to rave about!

My husband and I were looking for a place to get married for this year and when we walked into Birchwoods we fell in love right away. Trish makes the inside look very rustic, which was what we were looking for. She had open communication with us the entire time we were planning. Our wedding had to be postponed from April to August due to Covid-19. We were slightly bummed since we wanted to have our wedding in the beautiful banquet hall, but Trish and her staff went above and beyond to make our outdoor August wedding even more amazing than we could have imagined. Everything was perfect and they took care of every detail the day of and days leading to our wedding. As the bride, as soon as I stepped foot on the premises I felt stress free and relaxed. The staff was very attentive to my husband and I, and our guests had the best time. The food was awesome and Trish and her staff took every precaution to make us and our guests feel safe and comfortable. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts, especially since I thought our day wouldn't be the same with the change!

Words cannot describe how great this venue is. The coordinator, maitre de and everyone treated us so well. Everything was flawless. Everyone is raving about the food, location, bar, friendliness and service. Hands down best venue!!!

Trish and her staff are amazing! I would definitely recommend this venue! Food was amazing and facility is beautiful!

To say that Trish and her staff were amazing would be an incredible understatement. From the moment we walked into the venue and were greeted by Trish, it was clear that hosting weddings isn't just Trish's job; it is her passion. She treated us like family and was incredibly accommodating to the wedding vision we shared with her. From the first meeting to the end of the wedding, her communication was impeccable and she always made time for a phone call or an in-person visit. As far as the venue goes, breathtaking would be another understatement. The garden was beautiful and the reception area was stunning. The food was more than delicious. If I could recommend Birchwoods one hundred times over, I would.

From the moment we walked into Birchwoods we knew it was our dream venue! When you walk into Birchwoods it is like walking into a home & everyone there turkey treats you like family. Trish was amazing throughout the entire wedding planning process! She has so many beautiful pieces that others have donated to the venue so there are plenty of things you can utilize for your special day! Her and the staff are so helpful and responsive! When I needed to change my date Trish was super helpful in making the change easy and totally assisted in what could have been a stressful situation! The venue is beautiful and rustic with elements of Birchwoods trees throughout. The ability to have your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in the same place while having 3 separate spaces for each piece is beautiful! There is even a room inside that has floor to ceiling windows to have a ceremony in if the weather isn’t quite what you hoped for. The staff is so attentive and will work to give you the best day ever from day one! I would always recommend Birchwoods for a quality, unique venue, that is beautiful, without breaking the bank! I can’t thank Trish & Birchwoods enough for making my wedding such a beautiful event!

Birchwoods is absolutely amazing. From the venue to the staff, it was perfect for our special day. First impressions are everything and walking into this beautiful venue we knew right away that this would be one of our top choices. It is clean and well kept and the owners truly take a lot of pride in there facility which shows. Not only was the venue and food wonderful, but the owner Trish was one of the main reasons we chose Birchwoods. Trish was attentive, reassuring and on point from the booking through the planning and not to mention the execution of the whole wedding. Without her, our wedding would not have been as amazing as it was! I would recommend Birchwoods to anyone looking for a wedding venue. It was the best choice we ever made!

Birchwoods was the perfect place for our wedding! After we got engaged, we started to look for a venue. Birchwoods was the first and only venue we visited! After we met with Trish and toured the venue, we got in the car and knew that was the place for our wedding. Trish is incredible! She answered any e-mail we sent her for the months leading up to the wedding right away and was always so helpful. The day of the wedding, she decorated the ballroom beautifully with our decorations and some of her own. Our wedding went so smoothly thanks to Trish and her team. We really wanted to have as much time for dancing as possible and Trish made that happen. There was no wait time between courses which gave us plenty of time for dancing! Trish also made sure we always had a drink and that we were taken care of the whole night. She even wrapped the food we didn't finish so we could have it for lunch the next day! The food was delicious and at a reasonable price too. Everything about Birchwoods was amazing and I would highly recommend it.

If I could give 2 million stars I would. Birchwoods is phenomenal, from the minute we walked into that door for a tour of the venue to the second we walked out the night of our wedding. Trish was there every step of the way to make us feel special, to help us and to make sure that every last detail was perfect for our big day. If we could redo our wedding over and over again we would always come back here. Because of the snow in November, we weren't able to have our ceremony outside, but Trish went above and beyond to make the glass room inside just as beautiful for our ceremony. Don't worry about matching your colors to the napkins of table clothes because there is a huge selection of colors to choose from! I definitely didn't go hungry all night because the waitstaff was awesome at bringing us cocktail hour Hors d'oeuvres and drinks during and right after pictures. The bridal suite is huge and there is a giant mirror that is perfect for pictures. There is also a groom's suite downstairs which was equally as big. The open bar was fantastic, the selection of drinks was perfect and the dinner was out of this world. To this day I still have people talking about how good their dinner was at our wedding. The dance floor was super spacious as well, which is super important. The actual ballroom is huge, you never feel like you're on top of other guests. We even got to do a sparkler send off! Honestly, if you are looking for a private, one wedding a day, secluded venue that feels cozy, and beautiful then look no further. Birchwoods is absolutely the place to be. I would recommend this venue all day, every day because without Trish and her truly caring about us, our day would definitely not have been as memorable as it was here.

Everything about our wedding was perfect! We looked at several venues, but we knew immediately that Birchwoods at Oak Lane was the right place for us. The location is very convenient to New Haven, but the grounds and area near the venue are wooded and calm. We even saw a family of deer one day on the golf course. The food was phenomenal during the reception and the venue looked stunning. Trish, the woman who runs the venue, was incredibly easy to work with and she checked in on myself and my husband throughout the night to make sure we have food, water, and drinks. She coordinated with all our other vendors to make the process as seamless and worry-free as possible. We had so much fun at our wedding reception and our guests had a blast, too! Trish and her team are very professional. We highly recommend this venue!

If I could give this venue 100 stars and more I would! As soon as my (now) husband and I visited Birchwoods there was no doubt that it was the perfect venue for us. First of all, it is absolutely beautiful! We had looked at many venues prior to visiting Birchwoods and nothing even came close. The outside has gorgeous grounds and was wonderful for photos! The inside is equally magical with its brightness and elegance. People have asked if I regret not hiring a wedding planner, and I always tell them I didn't need one thanks to Trish at Birchwoods. She was AMAZING the entire way through! Throughout the entire planning process she made me feel like an absolute princess and helped me with anything I needed. Although I know she works with so many people she always made me feel as if I were the most important person. I have no doubt others who have worked with her would say the same! All I had to do was ask and Trish not only got right back to me but went above and beyond to help me with whatever I needed. Due to family being out of town my fiance and I decided not to have a rehearsal, which made me a little nervous initially. Trish assured me that it was not a problem, and she was right. She was right by my side on my wedding day making sure everything ran smoothly. All of my guests (including friends who notoriously dislike weddings!) are still talking about how wonderful our wedding was and how kind, friendly, and accommodating the entire staff was. The food is also delicious! Everyone says that the bride and groom do not have time to eat at their wedding - believe me, after our food tasting I made time to eat at mine! I could honestly write a book about how perfect our wedding day was, and it is all thanks to Birchwoods and Trish. I cannot recommend them enough or say enough about them. Birchwoods really is the perfect place to get married! Thank you so much to Birchwoods, Trish, and your entire staff for making my day better than I could ever have imagined!!!

We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Birchwoods. Trish is very easy to work with and very accommodating with letting you borrow/ use what they have. She also allowed us to bring things in, like sweets for our candy bar favors. We were a little unhappy with the service some guests and vendors told us they received. Not getting their meal and having to asked for it, or getting cold/ inedible food. Several guests said the fish (that was the most amazing fish my husband said he has ever eaten after our tasting) was terrible and most sent it back. We were also unsatisfied with how some things were set up and packed at the end of the day. It appears to us that not much care or thought was put into it. Something as small as packaging up the top tier of our cake, it was done carelessly and was destroyed. Our custom cake topper was not wrapped at all, no care was put into putting it away (didn’t even wipe the frosting off) and was badly broken. We are very disappointed in how the day was run. We were under the impression both Trish and Amy would be running the day together but instead Amy was working in the restaurant separate from our event. The entire day was not pushed along and run as it needed to be/ should have been. There was a SEVERE lack of communication. I am told that members of the wedding party and vendors could not find Trish multiple times throughout the day. We even had an entire FRONT row empty at the ceremony (you can see the empty row in our photos and video) but people standing. A few people told me that they were told to leave these seats empty/ they could not sit there, we have no idea why that row was left empty. I also personally find it unethical and a conflict of interest that Russell’s photography is listed as a preferred vendor though Trish refers to Danielle (the owner of Russell’s) as her sister it was never disclosed to us that Danielle is also listed with the Connecticut Secretary of State as a part owner.

Out of all the important decisions my husband and I made for our wedding day, choosing to have our wedding at Birchwood's was by far our best one! From the very first time we walked in to tour Birchwood's, Trish and her staff felt like family. (Fun fact - Birchwood's was the ONLY venue we went to look at. When you know... you know!!!). Throughout the year of our engagement, Trish was always available to go over any questions or concerns we had to make sure our day ran smoothly. She always responded right away and was super calm, which is exacly what a bride and groom need!! Fast forward to wedding week. We had our rehersal dinner at Birchwood's where they hosted 30 of our friends and family with delicious food and drinks from the on-site restaruant. Then came wedding day... I truly do not have enough words to express how amazing the day went. From how absoutley BEAUTIFUL the venue was decorated (I've told Trish several times she needs to come decorate my house, lol!), to how nicely the grounds looked even in December, to the DELICIOUS food that we're still getting compliments on over a week later! (I can't even choose what food to recommend because honestly everything was amazing, but if I had to choose... try the bacon wrapped stuffed dates for an appetizer). If anything went wrong that day, my husband and I honestly had no idea - and that is all thanks to Trish and her staff continuously making sure everything went flawlessly. I can go on and on about how amazing and perfect having our wedding at Birchwood's was. You cannot find anything comparable in this area. It's truly a hidden gem in Connecticut, and we will definitely be using this venue again for parties/events! Thank you Trish + all of the staff at Birchwood's for going above and beyond, and making us feel like family!! We adore you!!! Love, Nick & Olivia Salza

There are not enough words, or stars to describe how amazing I think Birchwoods is. From the first time we stepped through the door, we knew that this was the venue for us! From the first minute of that first meeting, to the moment we walked out the door after our reception, Trish made us feel like members of her family and we are forever grateful for our wedding day experience! The planning was impeccable, the food was beyond perfection, and the staff was made up of some of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. If I could get married here every single day, I would do it in a heartbeat! There is no way for us to ever thank Trish for helping us navigate every moment of our wedding planning and wedding day with such ease and joy, but we will remember her always and think of our wedding day as the best day of our lives thanks to her!

Better late than never! My husband and I got married at Birchwoods at Oaklane this past June. We had nothing but an amazing experience. Trish is wonderful. She was extremely helpful during the planning and up to the final moments of our night. She is very organized and allowed for us to have a stress free day. We got married in the garden on site, which was absolutely beautiful. The day could not have gone smoother. We had about 170 guests and everyone expressed what an amazing time they had. The food was excellent and we chose to do our cocktail hour outside/in the downstairs room. It was fun for the guests to mingle in a different location besides the ballroom and everyone enjoyed the appetizers. Trish always made sure my husband and I had a drink in our hand or a snack to munch on. It was surprisingly a very stress free day for us both thanks to Trish and her amazing staff. I highly recommend this venue for future brides and grooms. We wouldn't have changed a thing. Thanks again the amazing team at Birchwoods! B&B <3

I could not had asked for a better venue for my daughters wedding. We met Trish at one of the bridal shows and from that time until wedding day she went above and beyond anything I could had expected. She provided knowledge, contingency plan and a friendship that I would cherish. My guest were amazed on how good the food was and the amount. Trish also walked around and made sure my guest were comfortable and had everything they needed. Her staff was cordial and made my daughter’s wedding day an amazing day. I would recommend this venue to anyone that is looking for any kind of event small or large since our dinner rehearsal was just as amazing as the wedding.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! The second my husband and I walked into Birchwoods and were greeted with Trish's hugs and smiles we knew this was the place we wanted to get married. Trish immediately made us feel right at home and was so accommodating to all questions and ideas we had. From the day we met for our tour to the day of our wedding we were in great hands at Birchwoods. This is definitely one of the best hidden secrets as far as weddings go!

trish was so helpful and she was so organized my husband and i loved it!

Birchwoods was the best decision we made during our planning process! The venue is gorgeous and updated and I am so happy with how our day went! Not sure which part was my favorite! Having Trish or getting married at Birchwoods! Trish was amazing and made our day perfect! She answered my million questions in emails at all hours and really helped me plan how the day was going to unfold. As the maitre D she took care of everything — to the point that as far as I’m aware, everything went smooth or she took care of it without me having to worry (which is so important for brides/grooms). I would recommend Birchwoods to everyone if you want a beautiful landscape, gorgeous photos, and an amazing staff. Thank you so much Trish - I miss talking to you all the time!!

Don't know where to start with this 5 star review - other than to say I wish there were more stars to give the Birchwoods! My husband and I had our wedding reception here on August 25th. It was par excellence from start to finish. Trish was AMAZING!! Nicest person to ever have to deal with when you are planning a wedding and dealing with stresses from every angle!! She made us feel like family. She was just so accommodating and friendly! We actually had a destination wedding and both myself and hubby were coming from out of state. Trish made the entire journey a seamless and enjoyable trip! Cannot say enough great things about this venue, Trish and her staff. We were hearing RAVE reviews about the food weeks after the reception! Most were stuffed from the Cocktail Hour alone! And this says alot because we have serious foodies in our circle! (I am also gluten free as were several of our wedding guests and Trish and staff also had delicious options for this as well.) We were very thankful. We had our cocktail reception in the gorgeous glass room and then our guests headed into the main ballroom for the rest of the night. It's a gorgeous space! Everyone loved the high arched windows , lighting, scenic views and huge dance floor! I esp loved the rustic/ chic decor and the sliding barn doors - such great accents esp for pictures! The grounds outside were beautiful and also made for some amazing photos! Also there was a stunning spacious bridal suite with beautiful couches and decor where my entire bridal party was able to relax and refresh before and during the reception. Honestly I could go on and on and on about the awesome night everyone had! When I think back to that day It is with nothing but the BEST memories -- A truly dreamy day!! To sum it up - As one of my best friends said to me - Geri you should get married more often! Ha! Thank you sooo much to Trish and her staff at the Birchwoods - from the bottom of my heart (and Jeff's!) for providing the dream wedding day we had hoped for - and truly so much more!! If we could do it again - we'd pick you again hands down!!

my sister and brother in law got married here this past saturday. it was beautiful. the staff was awesome and polite. the food was perfect. they made sure the bridal party was happy and content as well as the bride and groom. no words can express the appreciation for the love they showed my sister and brother in law!

my wife and i got married this past saturday. we can’t say enough good things about birchwoods! the staff were polite and professional. the facility itself is very nice and well kept. the food was excellent and the prices were very reasonable! we can’t thank trish enough for all of the hard work and detail she put into our wedding. she really cares about the bride and groom!

My husband and myself just got married at birchwoods last night (10-6) It was perfect. the food was delicious, every single staff member was polite and so professional! and the facility itself is beautiful! we can not thank Trish enough for making our day run smoothly! she can truly work magic!

My husband and I got married here in August and we CANNOT SAY ENOUGH about how wonderful our experience was with this venue. Trish, who will instantly turn into your personal wedding planner, went ABOVE AND BEYOND for our wedding day. We were able to throw together a wedding with 150 people in 6 weeks, and everything went flawlessly, and all because of what wonderful people Birchwoods has on staff. The grounds were beautiful, very convenient, and the facility itself if stunning. The food was excellent, the condition of the equipment used (Chairs, Tables, Floors, Restrooms, etc.) was all well taken care of and VERY CLEAN! The local venders in the area also couldn't say enough great things about this venue while booking DJ's and photographers. Trish made our wedding day the relaxing, seamless, but incredibly beautiful wedding that we have had in mind for years. FIVE STARS aren't enough! Go here, book with them!! You will NOT be disappointed!

Our wedding at Birchwoods was absolutely perfect. It was even better than what I ever planned and hoped for. Trish is amazing and made this experience much more memorable. Trish took away so much of our stress! I was recommend Birchwoods to all brides!!

Birchwoods at Oaklane, I don’t even know where to begin!! Birchwoods far exceeded our expectations. From start to finish the professionalism they exhibited should be a standard set that other venues should look to strive for. The services they provided in comparison to the total cost is something that simply can not be matched in the state of CT. For the quality of the cocktail hour and main course; I would have expected to pay double what we actually paid. You would have thought the venue staffs relatives were the ones getting married. Everyone was so friendly and caring. Birchwoods worked excellent with our vendors as well. If we could give 6 stars, we would. Every one of our guests said it was hands down the best wedding they had ever been to. Highly highly recommended. The grounds were gorgeous and well maintained. Elegant with a hint of rustic. We can’t speak highly enough of this venue. Thank you Birchwoods and Trish. This was the best day of our lives and it couldn’t have been done without you.

We were so happy with our decision to have our wedding and reception at Birchwoods. The variety in the space was perfect for what we were looking for. We had our ceremony outside in the garden, with the cocktail hour both outside on the patio and inside in the old school looking bar room and the reception in the ballroom. Since we had our ceremony early, the guests were able to go back outside during the reception to play cornhole and smoke cigars. The waitstaff was very attentive to my husband and my needs, constantly asking if we needed a drink or something more to eat, while at the same time never interrupting anything we were engaged in. The food was wonderful and two months later we still have guests talking about the food and the wedding as a whole. We could not have been happier with our decision to get married at Birchwoods.

We just held our daughter's Sweet 16 ball at Birchwoods at Oak Lane (Feb. 24, 2018). I couldn't review it fast enough! The location is so beautiful, but the food and staff made the event a hit! I think they usually do weddings and businessy functions, but they catered to our teen crowd with spot-on food choices -- a buffet of sliders, fries, fresh salad with an amazing Green Goddess dressing (Loved!) (there was another one, but I didn't try it), garlic bread, mac and cheese, penne a la vodka, and a yummy mashed potato bar with toppings that tempted the adults as well as the teens. The wait staff kept the tables clean (tough with teens, let me tell you!), the beverages stocked, and the food fresh. My daughter felt like a princess in the Glass Room! Her friends had plenty of room to dance the night away, and the grown-ups may have boogied a bit, too...

My son and daughter in law celebrated their wedding on a beautiful day in October 2017 at Birchwoods. Everything was perfect because of Trish and her staff. From their 1st meeting with Trish she was such a pleasure to work with. She was always available to talk to and discuss the plans and details for their wedding. Everything was absolutely perfect and we were completely overjoyed with how the day went. Trish went above and beyond to make sure every minute of the day ran smoothly. The outside wedding ceremony and cocktail hour on the lawn area was gorgeous. The food and service for the cocktail hour and the reception in the beautiful ballroom was absolutely delicious. Every appetizer and each main meal entree were prepared and served in such an elegant fashion. The food was delicious!!!! Trish has a very calming affect on every one especially a very nervous mother of the groom (me)!! She assured me and the bride and groom that everything would be perfect and she delivered 110%!!! We highly recommend any bride and groom to consider having their wedding at Birchwoods at Oaklane. It will be the best day of their lives all due to Trish and her staff.

What can I say? Had our reception at birchwoods on 9/30/17. From day one, Danielle and Trish were amazing. Trish and the rest of the staff were always professional and courteous and on top of their game. They made our day absolutely perfect. Although we experienced an issue with another vendor (busses we paid for through first student to pick up guests and bring them to the venue) did not show up, birchwoods was more than accommodating. They extended our cocktail out and reception without us even asking. Trish was available all the time and was always excited to see us. We've received so many compliments on the service and also the food. It was the best day ever and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend birchwoods to any couple looking for a great venue with great service!

Your search for the perfect wedding venue stops here! As you read the reviews below, you learn of Birchwood’s elegance, delicious food and attention to detail. Between me and my spouse, we have hosted & planned 4 weddings and a bar mitzvah and attended countless functions at venues throughout New England. Birchwoods is second to none! This passed Saturday 12/2/17, Trish created the most magical evening of our lives. I guarantee you could spend twice the amount and not experience half of the quality found here. Enchanting memories begin at Birchwoods!