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Bourne Mansion

4.9
(180)best-of-weddings

500 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, NY

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About This Vendor

Luxury - Award Winning - Perfect

Situated in Oakdale, NY, Bourne Mansion is a turn-of-the-century wedding venue offering a majestic setting for truly remarkable events. Located 90 minutes from New York City, this historical landmark will give you the best of both worlds with the traditional stylings of a bygone era and the tranquility of a private estate. Featuring panoramic views, manicured gardens, and impeccable service, the grand setting of the Bourne Mansion will ensure your special day will be remembered for a lifetime. Set on a 205-acre lawn, the Bourne Mansion overlooks magnificent views of the Great South Bay. As you make your way down the venue’s long driveway, you will be transported to another world with echoes of the Gold Coast celebrations of yesteryear. The venue’s elite grounds are the perfect space for hosting up to 1000 guests, while the stately interior can comfortably accommodate as many as 300 family and friends. Featuring grand french doors leading to a column-lined patio, an ornate fireplace, and an elegant wooden staircase, there is ample opportunity for making your much-anticipated entrance. As your guests take their seats in the Grand Ballroom they will be enamored with the 40ft vaulted ceilings, crystal lighting sconces, and decorative glass dome. The Bourne Mansion is the epitome of luxury and grandeur, and their cuisine is no different. Their Grand Reception package is the perfect opportunity for indulging you and your guests with a delicious and exciting array of international culinary delights. With champagne and strawberries upon arrival, a beautiful cocktail buffet with butler-served Hor D’oerves, and a lavish main course capped with a custom-designed four-tiered cake, guests will be tantalized from start to finish. Throughout the planning process, a wedding coordinator will be on hand to help with those all-important details. From a personal maître d' to an event captain, you will receive the utmost care and attention so you can enjoy every sumptuous moment of your big day. Offering expertise and a selection of reputable vendors including photographers and florists, the Bourne Mansion team is looking forward to making your dream wedding a reality.

Amenities + Details

Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Estate, Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2013 Best of Weddings Winner

Bourne Mansion Reviews

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Reviewed On 6/25/2019 by Lindsay S
I truly cannot put into words how absolutely overjoyed my husband and I were that we picked the Bourne Mansion for our wedding! It was truly an experience like no other. When we first met Miriam she told us it was going to be a fairytale weddin...
g and she was RIGHT. every. single. detail. was just perfect I couldn't ask for anything more. From the moment my husband and I arrived to take pictures with Steve greeting us at the entrance with two glasses of champagne to watching our guest's reactions as they walked into the venue, it was just out of this world. Working with Miriam leading up to our wedding was an absolute joy and she was so responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. Steve was a BLAST and kept the show running smoothly all day. If there were any issues behind the scenes we would have zero idea because Steve was on top of everything. The food was out of this world. Appetizers like chicken and waffles and mini lobster rolls completely knocked it out of the park and the dinner and drinks were just phenomenal. The entire staff was friendly and professional and the venue is obviously breathtaking. I can't believe how lucky we were to have our wedding at the Bourne Mansion and I truly cannot recommend it highly enough.
Reviewed On 4/29/2022 by Joanne C
There are no words to describe the Bourne Mansion and everyone that is affiliated with this magnificent venue. From the minute my daughter spoke to Miriam on the phone to book an appointment to tour the mansion, (way back in 2019) her and her ...
fiancee knew, site unseen, that this was going to be the place for their wedding reception. Bourne was the first (and only) place they wanted to see. From the minute they walked into the lobby, the decision was made. We booked November 2020 but, of course, had to postpone until April 2021. The restrictions were lifted only 3 weeks before so we decided to stay with our original plan of having a micro wedding for 50 of our family and friends knowing that we would book yet another date for the big reception. Fast forward to Saturday, April 23, 2022 we finally got to celebrate "Bourne Style". They pulled out no stops in making sure our daughter and son-in-law's reception was the one they dreamed of for three years. I'll start with Jennifer, our bridal attendant. She did everything for us!! Always right there making sure we had whatever we needed. From helping us carry bags, bustling trains and dealing with two dress malfunctions (she was there in seconds with her needle and thread) she was amazing!! Then there is Steve! Where do I start. He ran the show and it was truly a Broadway hit!! His attention to detail is off the charts. Our daughter got the chance to see what it was like to have her own bodyguard!! Always checking in on her and her husband and me and mine, "big daddy" ;). Our glasses and dinner plates were never empty! And finally, last but certainly not least....our go-to girl....Miriam. What can I say about this woman? From the moment we met her, we knew she was so very special. A kind spirit and a heart big enough to fill a room. She was always our calming voice during the stressful "pandemic years" and we truly love her! We will never forget how much she did for us!! If you are looking for a venue and reading all these review for Bourne, I could let you know that every single five star rating is well-deserved. Look no further!! You can keep the Oheka!! Bourne Mansion is THE ONLY place to have your storybook wedding! BOOK IT!!!!! YOU WON'T BE SORRY!!
Reviewed On 4/12/2022 by Katie A
Steve made our wedding night the most incredible night of our lives. We owe him a million thank yous!!!!! He left nothing for us to worry about and took care of every single thing big and small. We always had a drink in our hand, he made sur...
e to swap us with waters every so often, and that we had our dinner and cake! We actually were all set enjoying our after party when he pulled us back into the ballroom which was almost completely cleared except our table to sit down and eat our untouched cake which made for an unforgettable memory. His expertise and energy made our night so perfect and we truly wouldn’t have had the night we did without him! We shared so many laughs and great times that I will cherish forever. He was incredible with our bridal party, and they wish we could have a wedding with him every weekend lol!!!!! Nicolette is amazing and I wish I could bring her everywhere with me!!!! She was incredible and unbelievably attentive!!!! She was on top of every single thing and like Steve always made sure we had drinks, food, and anything else we needed. My dress was very heavy and had 7 bustles which was a concern for me leading up to the big day. Nicolette is a rockstar and got every single one perfectly, and I didn’t have to adjust anything throughout the night. When it came time for a second dress she quickly and efficiently got me out of my giant dress and into the next before I could miss anything!!! She made sure to take great care of my mom and her bustle as well, along with the entire rest of the bridal party and all our needs. My day wouldn’t have been nearly as smooth and coordinated if it weren’t for her, so thank you to her for making our special day so perfect!! Miriam is an absolute gem!!! From the very beginning she worked so closely with us, our budget, and made sure we got all the things we were looking for. Her advice and suggestions were perfect, and we appreciated her guidance through everything. We didn’t have to worry about anything leading up to the big day because we knew we were in the best hands. The coordination with all the vendors, the internal staff, and us was seamless. We left every meeting feeling so confident that she was going to nail everything we needed and wanted. I was so happy to work with Miriam for the best day of our lives and wish we could do it all over again just to experience it all one more time!!! I am an interior designer with a love for historic preservation so the mansion itself was one of the easiest yeses of my life! With the architecture aside - the food, the team, and everyone involved was absolute perfection. Our guests are still talking about the food and how incredible it all was. Our meals were just as delicious as the tasting we had, and the cocktail hour food was to die for. The waitstaff, bartenders, and every single person involved were all amazing. Everyone was so attentive to us and our guests and many people are still talking about the amazing conversations shared amongst the team. I also might be bias, but my signature drink was a margarita and I had the best margaritas of my life the entire night!!!!! I cannot thank everyone enough for coordinating such an amazing day for my husband and I. We got to enjoy every single moment of the day and didn’t have a single thing to worry about. I would choose Bourne Mansion 10/10 times if I had to do it again!!!!
Reviewed On 3/28/2022 by Mimma M
I am left completely speechless over our fairytale of a wedding this past weekend! The first time I set foot in the Bourne Mansion, I knew this was the venue where my fiancé & I needed to get married! The elegance, the simplicity yet historical...
twist and overall presentation is truly indescribable. Our lovely event coordinator, Miriam couldn’t have been more genuine, caring and supportive with creating a beautiful night for us. Steve our rockstar of a maitre’D truly ran the show! From A-Z he was on top of everything all night and made sure we had nothing to worry about besides having the time of our lives! My amazing bridal attendant, Nicolette was outstanding! There for me for our every move! To the entire staff at the mansion, the atmosphere, the service, the food were all unforgettable! My guests are in awe of what an experience they had, and the quality of the delicious food, thanks to your amazing chef! I would recommended the Bourne Mansion over & over again!! My amazing vendors all knocked it out of the park - Satisfaction Guaranteed, Studio 27, Danielle’s Florist, Rolling Pin Bakery! I wish I can relive this night all over again, but am forever grateful for celebrating our marriage at The Bourne Mansion!
Reviewed On 2/27/2022 by Margret D
Spectacular - that is the word that first comes to mind when I look back on the entire experience for my daughter and son-in law. A dense fog had fallen on Long Island that day, but there were so many beautiful photo options at the Bourne Man...
sion, it did not matter. Miriam and Steve - you went above and beyond to make all of us feel like the most important family in the world. As for the experience for our guests...each phase of the wedding provided our guests with a new and magical experience. The ceremony was memorable. The cocktail hour was filled with great food, a huge selection for all palates and each room had its own special atmosphere. We could then hear them gasp as they entered the beautiful ballroom . Everyone still talks about it. All we can say is a heartfelt and genuine thank you for a magical experience that we will never forget. XO
Reviewed On 2/08/2022 by Kimberly M
We originally booked Bourne Mansion in the spring of 2019 for a Fall 2020 wedding. As so many couples did, we had to postpone our wedding and were married at the Bourne in October of 2021. We feel so grateful that we worked with Lessings and th...
e Bourne Mansion team. They were fair, kind and professional through our postponement. On the day of our wedding, guests were wowed by the beautiful back-drop Bourne Mansion provides. Guests also raved about the delicious food and fabulous service. We felt so lucky to have worked with Miriam throughout our planning process. She was responsive, helpful and genuinely cared about making our event as special as possible. Steve and his team helped our event run smoothly the night of the wedding. We feel very lucky to have been able to spend the best day of our lives in such a beautiful space and being cared for by the very best in the business! We cannot recommend Lessing's and the Bourne Mansion team enough.
Reviewed On 1/10/2022 by Kathleen A
My daughter and son in law were finally able to have the wedding reception of their dreams after it was postponed for a year. When we first visited the Bourne my daughter knew this was where she wanted her reception. From the first meeting Miri...
am, the event planner was calm and comforting and provided all the tips and direction we needed to navigate and plan a perfect day. She was so responsive to all our questions and concerns which given the state of the pandemic was no easy task. On the day of our wedding Steve the Maitre D ran the event to perfection! He provided the guidance and suggestions to the bridal party to make the experience fun as well as smooth.And the bridal attendant was very attentive to the bride and grooms needs. And the food was amazing! I expected it to be good but it was fantastic. We have had rave reviews from all our guests from the event space, to the staff to the food. I would highly recommend the Bourne Mansion for a perfect wedding!
Reviewed On 1/03/2022 by Gina L
When we got engaged back in 2019, and set my eyes on the Bourne Mansion, we knew that was the place, as it was similar to Dorothy seeing the Emerald City for first time. Our dream wedding was realized on October 28th, and I will never forget th...
is beautiful day, as it's etched in my mind forever. Please remember, it took "a village" like Miriam my Event Planner, whose attention to detail and countless hours setting the foundation, was magnificent. On my magical day, Steve Melita the Maitre D, choreographed the event like a skilled conductor of a symphony, where no stone was left unturned. Miriam and Steve's efforts were stellar. Furthermore, sprinkle in the wedding attendant Jennifer... and the tremendous staff, made this a wedding you see in Beverly Hills. I can't forget the magnificent flower arrangements dripped in crystals provided by Something Blue. To my amazing vendors Absolute Entertainment, Park Avenue Studio, Melinda Cantor, Campbells Bakery, Beauty Mark Spa, made this a complete masterpiece. Therefore it is with sincere honor, and without reservation, I write my review. Sincerely, Gina and Sabbath Troisi
Reviewed On 11/29/2021 by Katherine B
My wedding here was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!! It was better than I ever dreamed and the people who work there made our planning/day easy! Miriam is awesome and answers all of your questions, giving you tips along the way to help your planning. And ...
Steve was our maitre D and he was AMAZING!! He made sure that we had food and drink in our hand at all times, directed us and took the stress off of us to remember anything and made it so easy! Our wedding was beautiful and fun. The food was also fantastic! We got so many compliments on the venue afterwards!
Reviewed On 11/29/2021 by Alana T
I can’t think of enough good things to say. Each time you visit, Bourne Mansion is always more impressive than you remember it. From the very beginning Miriam was amazing, understood our vibe & made recommendations along the way. We were origin...
ally November 2020, & the shitty decision to postpone was made so much easier and painless by Miriam. Day of, Bourne was amazing. Steve, his staff, Nicolette our bridal attendant are the best of the best. From our final meeting until we got on the bus at the end of the night, they had every single aspect handled and kept us calm. We had to bring our outdoor ceremony inside within 45 minutes of start time because of a TORNADO, and Steve kept us focused on the positive, never rushed or pushed us and made sure everything, including our moms, was handled. They are just as good as it gets. us, our families were taken care of all night, just the most incredible service. Everyone is still raving about the venue and the food.
Reviewed On 10/30/2021 by Krissy M
I can't say enough amazing things about the Bourne Masnion! Everything from start to finish was pure perfection. Steve, our maitre d for the day was key to making everything run smoothly, we couldn't have done it without him! The best venue, t...
he best people, the best day. Could not recommend enough!
Reviewed On 10/26/2021 by Trish G
per·fect adjective /ˈpərfikt/ having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be. Couldn't have found a better word to describe our experience with the Bourne Mansion! Staff (Miriam, S...
teve, Kiera, +) - amazing - thank you Miriam for your guidance from Day 1 of this crazy 2 year journey (covid and beyond!), Steve - for making our day PERFECT with your precision oversight, and Kiera for working so hard to keep things running smoothly for my daughter, Katie! The staff was over the top - professional and working hard to make everything just right - from the bartenders to the servers! Unbelievable! Food - top notch! (Paella)!!!, Groom/Brides specialty cocktails! Venue - spectacular! And to our amazing vendors who the Bourne team worked so seamlessly with: @Irene @SoireeSpecialEvents, @Marie@infullbloom, @Rich@sherwoodphotography, @Stephanie@Jenna@jennawynn@hanklane, @Will@dynastylimos, @jfinkbeauty@beautybygina@luxe&co, @weddingsalonmanhasset, @omnibus From the minute that we got up and started getting ready that day, it was PERFECT! We had planned for more than a year, then postponed a year, and each and every 'partner' we worked with came to the table to ensure that everything was PERFECT. Irene - thank you, Rich - thank you, Marie - thank you, Miriam - thank you, Steve - thank you, Jenna - thank you, JulianneGinaAllison - thank you! Father Joe - thank you for the PERFECT ceremony! I'm missing all of you already! We will be forever grateful to all of you for making this such a special, memorable, personal celebration for Katie & Cie and our friends and family. Please let us know how we can support you all, recommend you! I'm not sure how to add photos to this, but will figure it out because 'a picture speaks a thousand words'! Thank you again! We look forward to our paths crossing again in the future!
Reviewed On 10/11/2021 by Brittany L
The Bourne Mansion was absolutely PERFECT for my husband and I! We had booked this venue in 2019 (pre-covid) and while we had to postpone, Miriam was so responsive and helpful throughout the rescheduling process. On the day of, all of the staff...
was extremely accommodating and made our day so seamless. We wanted to give a HUGE shout out to Steve, our Maitre'D for the day as he truly was the best to work with. He always made sure we were both catered to and hyped up our bridal party throughout the entire reception. We are SO happy with the Bourne Mansion and cannot imagine having our wedding anywhere else!
Reviewed On 9/29/2021 by Melissa B
Did you ever fantasize about a fairytale wedding? After looking through tons of venue websites, Bourne jumped to the top of the list. It was the first we visited and we knew right away it was where we were supposed to get married. We did due di...
ligence, but after the other tours, it was clear there was only one right choice. Miriam was a dream to work with. So kind, sweet, supportive. She was there to help whenever you needed it. She was also so honest. She shot straight on things we did and didn’t need, where to allocate our budget, recommendations on vendors, etc. The food was fantastic- an incredible selection of cocktail hour station and passed hors d’oeuvres; delicious entrées; a mind blowing dessert display; and we had a bacon, egg & cheese to go station. The service was impeccable. They serve everyone at each table at the same time (6 servers with a plate in each hand place them down simultaneously). The mansion itself if gorgeous. It starts with a long drive up the driveway, the whole time soaking in the mansion. On our wedding day, several deer were running across the perfectly green front lawns. The back of the mansion is the perfect place for both an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour if the weather is nice. Just look at the shots on the website. Such a beautiful backdrop. And there are a ton of great places for pictures both in and outside. The bridal attendant (Nicolette) was fantastic. Always by my wife’s side and ready to assist in any way possible. The maître ds (Matt aka Doc) and Jake were brilliant. They meticulously coordinated everything like a well-rehearsed play. And they were both so nice. Our parents all brought up how much they liked them—I’ve never been to a wedding where the maître d was complimented until this. The team at Bourne is unbelievably top notch. Overall, I could not recommend Bourne enough.
Reviewed On 9/09/2021 by Susan W
When we first set foot at the Bourne, in July 2019, we immediately felt that sense of a warm, vintage, classy environment, which would be the perfect setting for our daughter, Allyson's, wedding. The Mansion is absolutely gorgeous and and charm...
ing! Meeting and working with Miriam, the Mansion Director, throughout the entire process was truly a delight. She was like my fairy godmother, holding my hand throughout the complete planning of this event. Unfortunately, our wedding was postponed due to Covid (like many others) but Miriam worked flawlessly to help me reschedule our date and vendors to 9/4/2021. And what a wedding we had!!! Miriam has such a warm, inviting personality, and answered all of my questions and concerns at any time, even when she had a day off. We were even chatting about details late one Thursday evening. Who does that??? I could not have had this exquisite event without her right by my side. And of course, Steve, our maitre' d, met with us several days before the big day, finalizing our timeline and details. His professionalism and expertise were evident throughout the entire evening, which he executed impeccably. Steve was so attentive to every detail and took care of my every concern. He treated our guests (including me, the mother of the bride, and Ally and Taylor) with utmost care and perfection. Our wedding day was perfect from the very beginning to the very end! Our guests are raving about the affair, including the charming Bourne Mansion, the food, the staff's professionalism, the decor, the outdoor ceremony, and every little detail that made our wedding so so special. Thank you, Bourne, and a special thanks to Miriam and Steve. We could not have had the wedding of our dreams without you!!!
Reviewed On 8/31/2021 by Sara R
Bourne Mansion truly exceeded our wedding venue expectations. The venue is absolutely stunning, the food was delicious, and the staff is extremely professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Relative to other Long Island wedding venues we were con...
sidering, Bourne by far provided the best overall value. Leading up to our wedding, Miriam was always available to answer all of our questions. She always provided candid and honest feedback and opinions. The day of our wedding, Steve (Maître d) ran such an incredibly tight ship, always making sure we were sticking to our desired schedule and ensuring my husband and I were exactly where we needed to be (with drinks in our hands :) ) for all of our special moments. Steve and the rest of the Bourne 'day of' staff are true professionals. I do wish Bourne would let the bridal parties get ready onsite at the venue, which is not something they allow anymore, but even without this, the venue was an absolute dream and allowed all of our wedding dreams to come true !
Reviewed On 8/09/2021 by Lynn G
My daughter’s wedding was August 6, 2021. It was amazing!! The food, staff, room, everything. Steve and the staff were very professional. I can’t say enough about it. The bride and groom were very happy! It was the wedding of their dreams! If y...
ou are having a wedding you will be very happy with the Bourne Mansion. Lynn G. Mother of the bride!!
Reviewed On 7/13/2021 by Katie N
From the moment we walked in we knew this venue was one our guests would remember. The multiple rooms, the amazing outdoor space/ceremony spot, and huge unique ballroom is all unforgettable. We sat down with Miriam at our first meeting and she ...
was more than helpful with whatever we needed. She made sure everything we wanted was being covered and spent over 45 minutes with us answering any questions we had. After booking, COVID hit and we lost touch with her as expected. In our final meeting with her 3 months before to get final details it felt like some things got lost in translation, so a lot of emails were sent after, and Miriam was quick to respond to all my emails. We had Steve as our day of coordinator and the only thing I can say is a wish we met with him earlier than 4 days before the wedding. So many details were discussed in that meeting that I wish we were able to find out and figure out before then. I will admit I was scared to meet/work with Steve after hearing some reviews that he was a "hard ass" or "tough to work with", but after working with him the day of our wedding I can't say enough positive things. Yes he was a hard ass but that is what you need when you want your wedding to go smoothly. He made sure everything ran exactly as planned. The day of our wedding was a hot and humid one, my husband overheated after a long day of taking pictures, and an outdoor ceremony, when coming back to the bridal suite before our reception he ended up getting sick. Steve was there and helped him get himself ready to go for the reception, brought him a ginger ale and bread as soon as we sat down and made sure he was good to go the rest of the night. I can't thank him enough for that. Needless to say we had an amazing day and our guests absolutely loved the venue.
Reviewed On 7/02/2021 by Priyangi J
I got married at the Bourne Mansion on May 15, 2021 and it was perfect! I was a Covid bride who had to unfortunately reschedule the big day from 2020. As soon as we went to Bourne for a site visit, I completely fell in love with the vintage gla...
m environment and envisioned myself as a bride there! In the beginning, my only concern was whether the food would be amazing or not because they do not do any tastings beforehand – word to the wise, THE FOOD WAS AMAZING. Our guests are still raving about how professional the team was and how incredible our cocktail hour, dinner, and Viennese dessert room (do it, it is completely worth it) was! Working with Miriam was one of my favorite parts about this venue. She was so helpful and a complete pleasure to work with and bounce ideas off of even when we had to postpone our wedding due to Covid. She has such a warm personality and had the best suggestions for our best day. Then our maitre’d for the big day was Steve who was equally amazing! Let me tell you what surprised me the most about the Bourne staff leading up to and especially on the day of my wedding, they all actually cared about making it the most seamless and perfect day for me. You would think that they would be over it since it is weddings all the time, but that is not the case. Steve was so excited for us and took our day so seriously to make us feel extra special even with the covid rules that was still in effect at the time. Even as there was a minor flaw in the evening (no one else noticed aside from the two of us) by the DJ, Steve was already on it. Also, we had a few cultural elements in our ceremony that the venue happily accommodated. The support that we received from the entire staff and the seamless execution of our big day was unmatched. I highly recommend Bourne Mansion for your big day!
Reviewed On 6/30/2021 by Kelly O
We got married June 19th, 2021 at Bourne Mansion and after 1.5 years of planning and all the changes brought alla COVID our day was perfect. Its funny you have no idea how these things will turn out, but from start to finish our Wedding at Bour...
ne was everything we hoped for and more. The food was incredible, the staff and team made sure everything went according to schedule, and above everything else took such good care of my husband and I, our families, and our wedding party. One thing to highlight - STEVE! He is incredible. We were so incredibly lucky to have him with us on our wedding day. From ceremony through to the last song he was with us every step of the way, made us extremely comfortable, kept the day moving, and made sure everyone was having an incredible time. Everyone at Bourne was so professional and accommodating and truly helped exceed our expectations. We also would like to thank Miriam for helping behind the scenes throughout the entire planning process. She knows what makes a great wedding and has some great concepts she will share with you to make your day unforgettable. Thank you Bourne!
Reviewed On 6/25/2021 by Russ A
We had the wedding of our dreams at Bourne. The sales director Miriam Aronson is amazing and she was a big reason we chose this venue. She was completely honest with us and everything she promised was better then expectations. It was apparen...
t, from our first meeting, that she genuinely cared about us enjoying our planning process and our wedding. Pre-wedding we had a meeting with Steve Melita, Lessings General Manager. He walked us through the full timeline of the day to make sure we were comfortably prepared. Steve is very professional and caring. Our host the day of the wedding was Jake. Such an unbelievably great guy. He made sure everything went smooth and that we accomplished as many things on our list as possible while avoiding any added stress. The full staff (servers, bartenders, etc) were completely on point the day of the event. The bridal attendant was so sweet and my wife felt very comfortable with her immediately. An underappreciated point that I think ended up being quite important, the best vendors in the area seem to love working with Bourne and they all knew about Miriam and Steve's reputation for caring professionalism. Overall the food was great and in abundance, the drink service was terrific, and the guests really liked the paella station and the Mr softee truck we arranged for the last 2 hours of the party. My wife and I are so happy with the wedding we had and would strongly recommend the Bourne Mansion and the people who made it happen.
Reviewed On 6/18/2021 by Kerry I
My husband and I are so happy we chose the Bourne Mansion to be our wedding venue! We went on a whim to a bridal expo 2 weeks after we got engaged and we were sold. From the moment we met Miriam, who is their wedding coordinator, we felt we wer...
e in such good hands. Any time I had a question, I'd text or email her, and she'd get right back! She helped with all the small details and our wedding day was perfect. We wanted to get married outside but the weather wasn't cooperating and the staff seamlessly moved our ceremony to the beautiful oak room inside. And the food!! People are still talking to us about how amazing the food was! If you want your dream fairytale wedding day, look no further than Bourne!
Reviewed On 5/27/2021 by Brittany G
The second I got to Bourne Mansion I knew it was going to be my wedding venue and I cancelled all other venue appointments. Besides the fact that the venue is out of this world stunning, when I met Miriam I knew I had to work with her. She was ...
so amazing helping us plan every little detail, and even with having to postpone our wedding due to COVID, she made it so easy and less stressful. The night couldn't have gone any more perfect and all of our guests can't stop talking about how it was the best wedding they've been to! I wish we could do it all over again!
Reviewed On 9/30/2020 by Maribel R
Our wedding at Bourne Mansion was breathtaking. We can't express how incredible it was to have our wedding at this special venue. From the very beginning, Miriam was amazzzzing! She became our fairy godmother. She always greeted us with care an...
d made us feel so special. I am forever grateful for her support and guidance through the entire process. She made wedding planning easy and so much fun, always offering ideas and answering all of our questions. Our Maitre D Steve was also incredible! Our wedding day went smoothly thanks to him and the rest of the amazing staff. We felt very taken care of and extremely special. My husband and I had such a great time! Miriam and Steve both went above and beyond for us and I can't thank them enough! Bourne Mansion is pure magic and we feel so blessed that we got to celebrate our wedding at this beautiful venue.
Reviewed On 9/07/2020 by Samantha F
My husband and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Bourne. When our original wedding plan was unexpectedly altered we were simply at a loss about what we should do. Then we saw Bourne Mansion's advertisement for their new "micro-wedding"...
package and we knew the offer was once in a lifetime. From the moment we contacted Bourne, Miriam put us both at ease and we could tell we were in great hands. The venue itself is truly spectacular and the service is second to none. They helped us make our dreams come true within a little over a month and half to go before our postponed wedding date. The food was absolutely delicious and whenever we needed something, Steve was right there through every step of our day. Even with being limited to 50 guests due to COVID-19 restrictions, the amazing ballroom felt alive and full of joy. We as well as all of our guests felt safe and at ease as Bourne took every precaution to ensure the health of our guests. my Husband and I are so thankful that we were able to have the wedding of our dreams. We could not recommend them any more strongly.
Reviewed On 6/21/2020 by Yumi D
When I first toured the Bourne Mansion I knew immediately that this was where I wanted to tie the knot. The venue was absolutely stunning and although we had additional venues on to tour, I knew we had our location. What we did not realize was ...
how amazing Miriam, the Director at the mansion, would be. For the whole year Miriam was there every step of the way working with us and helping us plan to make every aspect of our night perfect. We were due to be married in early March and had to make the painful decision to cancel the wedding the week of(!) due to the pandemic... The weeks leading up to that decision were some of the most stressful and difficult I have had to deal with but Miriam was with us every step of the way. She let us know she supported any decision we made while also being as accommodative and flexible as a business could be to help us pull if off. As I said, we ultimately decided to cancel indefinitely as we had guests flying in from all over the country as well as a number of family who were especially vulnerable. Miriam worked with us through this whole process and was completely understanding. Right now we're still trying to determine when we can re-plan our wedding amongst all of the uncertainty but one thing is sure, The Bourne Mansion is our pick. I can't review the wedding night or any services we would have received but I can tell you that the venue and the grounds are absolutely beautiful and our experience working with Miriam was the next best thing. Planning a wedding is difficult enough, having a venue with someone who will help you with the tough decisions every step of the way is a huge benefit. Thank you Miriam!
Reviewed On 4/23/2020 by Samantha S
I cannot express enough how truly exceptional the Bourne Mansion is! I am sooo beyond happy we chose this venue for our special day. The location is stunning! We received countless compliments on the food. The staff was absolutely wonderful to ...
work with. Miriam is amazing and so helpful in planning every detail along the way. She is truly gifted at her role! And Steve was incredible! He made sure every single detail went over well and ran the night seamlessly! We are eternally grateful to everyone at the Bourne!!! We could not have had a more perfect day!
Reviewed On 4/20/2020 by Alexis R
This location, the venue, and staff will far exceed your wedding day expectations. Miriam is amazing- there no other word to describe her. She truly eliminated any planning stresses and questions from the day we met through to our wedding da...
y. She’s with you from start to finish and will always be available for your questions and concerns. This venue really speaks for itself. It’s beautiful and spacious and gives your guests an experience they will talk about long after your wedding. This is not a venue you will have to spend extra money on to dress up or decorate. The service and the food is fantastic and nobody at your wedding will go home hungry or disappointed (an Italian brides promise). We can’t express how grateful we are for Miriam and the staff at Bourne for giving us an amazing day that we will forever hold in our hearts.
Reviewed On 4/15/2020 by Eva R
Our wedding at the Bourne Mansion was an absolute dream! From our first meeting with Miriam, we knew that this was the perfect venue for our winter wedding. Miriam made the entire planning process so easy. They really have everything down to...
a science and there was not one issue on our big day! Our guests raved about the beautiful mansion and gorgeous grounds. Our wedding was in early December on a cold day, but that didn't stop our guests from taking photos outside against the beautiful sunset backdrop! The Christmas decorations were up for our wedding and that was such a great bonus! The cocktail hour was absolutely amazing. The variety of offerings and the quantity/quality of food provided is unmatched-and we have been to a lot of weddings over the years. Our Maitre d' for the day was Jake. He was so nice and made sure everything went according to plan. My husband and I enjoyed every second of our day and are so thankful to all of the staff at the Bourne Mansion who made it possible!
Reviewed On 4/14/2020 by Alexis S
Bourne Mansion was simply amazing - I could have not asked for a better wedding venue! Miriam was a pleasure to work with during the planning process and made the entire process enjoyable and easy for us. She was able to provide excellent recom...
mendations and offered great advice. Our maitre’d, Steve, was absolutely incredible. He was so organized and made the entire day and night run smoothly. He orchestrated an amazing ceremony and made the reception enjoyable for us. Whenever we needed anything, he already had it done. My husband and I were simply amazed by Steve. He not only made the night enjoyable for us, but also helped both our family and friends with anything they needed. Thank you so much for making our wedding so perfect. Miriam & Steve, you truly are a dream team!!
Reviewed On 4/14/2020 by Dalia H
From the very first meeting we had with Miriam we knew that she was an absolute pro. Planning a wedding is always an incredibly stressful process, but when you can work with someone who can guide you through each and every step while providing ...
helpful feedback on what will work and what won’t work, everything feels much simpler. While it is easy to focus on what you want your venue to look like for your big day, you can’t fully appreciate how critically important a good support system the Bourne staff is until you actually experience them yourself. Our wedding day was so so so 100% perfect and I cannot imagine it anywhere other than the Bourne Mansion
Reviewed On 4/12/2020 by Theodora M
We had planned our dream June wedding for this year at the Bourne and sadly decided to postpone due to COVID-19. I can't put into words how amazing Miriam has been throughout this entire process. From the second we booked our wedding, Miriam ha...
s been an incredible resource. She has taken the time to make my fiance and me feel truly cared for and supported, and this really shone during when we decided to postpone. I was anxious about the entire postponement process and rebooking all of my vendors, but Miriam's direction and expertise eased my nerves and made it a breeze. I can't speak more highly of the Bourne and Miriam. Thank you, Miriam! You are one of a kind!
Reviewed On 4/10/2020 by Jill M
When I first stepped foot into the Bourne Mansion I knew this was the place I wanted to get married. The beautiful driveway, breathtaking grand ballroom, and unique rooms for cocktail hour truly made this venue stand out from all the others. I ...
wanted us and our guests to have a special experience, and I felt Bourne was able to deliver that (and more) to us and them. Miriam was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. She was patient with us, guided us through selections, was prompt in her responses, and so very kind and helpful. As a bride, I found her expertise to be such an asset; she got to know my husband and I throughout the process and gave great advice throughout planning and was spot-on with the estimated budget she gave us the first day we met with her. Miriam was up front with us, while also being warm and kind. I was so happy I got to see her for a minute the day of our wedding and that she got to see my vision come to life after a year of planning and talking to her about it. Steve was our maître d. We met with him about a week or two before our wedding to finalize timeline and details. My husband and I felt that we were extremely well taken care of and that we were his utmost priority. He has a schedule that he’s perfected from years in the business, but seamlessly worked with my husband and I when it was important for us to do one or two things in a different order than what he initially proposed. We deferred to Bourne’s staff for their professionalism and expertise throughout the planning process and are so glad we did. I know a lot of people must say this, but for my husband and I, our wedding day was perfect from start to finish. Much of that perfection is due to the staff at Bourne, and we are forever indebted. We were lucky enough to get a dusting of snow on our Winter wedding day. While my husband and I were taking pictures outside, Jennifer, my bridal assistant, walked the entire driveway to make sure we had hot tea and whatever else we needed. Also, in the moment right before my husband and I were to be announced into the ballroom, my husband stepped on my dress which broke my bustle. Steve called for Jennifer and she flew in out of nowhere and fixed it in a matter of seconds! We didn’t skip a beat and our guests were none the wiser. Steve truly catered to my husband and I throughout the night --- he made sure we had plenty of water, drinks, and that we actually sat to eat food; and, of course, that things ran on time. The staff was so kind to us; all of our decorations were placed perfectly as per my instructions and packed up neatly at the end of the night to take home. One of the things that my husband particularly loved about Bourne was the fact that we got to enjoy the cocktail hour with our guests. The food was delicious, and the staff had plates from the various stations we chose upstairs in the bridal suite for us to enjoy before the reception started. We particularly loved the paella station for cocktail hour. Overall, the food was outstanding. Favorites at dinner were the filet and the seared tuna. We opted for a Viennese hour and both us and our guests were blown away the sheer amount of cake and cookies that were provided (it literally filled a room)! From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making my wedding day better than I could have anticipated. Bourne Mansion will hold a special place in our hearts.
Reviewed On 3/30/2020 by Priscilla C
The Bourne Mansion is incredible in every way! When my fiancé and I chose the Bourne, we did so because of their beauty, presentation, and historical old world charm that is truly unique and one of a kind! Never in a million years did we imag...
ine that our wedding which was scheduled for March 27, 2020 would end up being postponed due to COVID19. As you can imagine, this was an extremely difficult and anxious time for us. Despite this set of circumstances which were completely out of our control, Miriam Aronson and the phenomenal staff at the Bourne Mansion, went above and beyond in our team of need! They were immediately responsive and miraculously did everything in their power to seamlessly arrange our new wedding date. Most importantly, they set all of our worries and concerns at ease. There are no words that can describe how truly grateful we are to the Bourne Mansion. I highly recommend this amazing venue! Contact Miriam, she is the very best!!
Reviewed On 3/30/2020 by Samantha A
I can't even begin to put into words how amazing the Bourne Mansion has been, especially Miriam! My wedding was supposed to be June 7th, but with the craziness of everything going on in the world right now, I had to postpone to July 17th. Even ...
with the uncertainty of what will happen, I know that the Bourn Mansion will make sure I have my dream wedding. Miriam has been extremely helpful during this stressful process. She's always there to answer my questions, steer me in the right direction, and make sure that my needs are being met. I'm not sure what the future holds or when I will be getting married, but I do know that I am in great hands with Miriam and the rest of the team at Bourne Mansion!!
Reviewed On 1/21/2020 by Brittney C
Everyone always says planning a wedding can be very hectic and chaotic. Planning ours with the help of Miriam and Steve at the Bourne Mansion made it one of the easiest events and in the end, it was perfect. They were nothing but great from th...
e start and we couldn’t be more grateful. From the start we had a list of different options in regards to our choice of venue and of course we had to set our bar high by visiting the Mansion first. We had walked through the venue and it just so happened that there was an appointment cancellation with Miriam and let’s just say, we had our date 30 minutes after. Between both her and Steve, our night was and forever will be the greatest nights of our lives. Thank you Miriam and Steve, you guys are the best of the best! Steve even made sure I had my favorite dessert before anyone!
Reviewed On 12/30/2019 by Danielle K
Miriam is the fairy godmother when it comes to dream weddings. She helped us put together the most beautiful wedding that was better than anything we've ever dreamt of. From the moment we pulled down the long driveway and saw the deer running t...
hrough the fog on a rainy December day we knew the Bourne Mansion was magical. We met with Miriam and absolutely fell in love with the place. Everything from the planning and the meetings to the actual wedding day was so easy and flawless. The Bourne Mansion staff really knows what they are doing, everything is so professionally put together and they have it down to a fine science. Our wedding day was perfect, everything went so smooth and honestly was very stress free. The whole wedding process was stress free because we knew we were in good hands with a highly professional team. Our guest had an amazing time and we are being told it was hands down the best wedding most of our guest have been too.  The attention to detail by Miriam was so impressive and Asia our bridal attendant was so kind and by our sides the whole night making sure things were just right. Our Matre d, Jake, was unbelievable!! He was the BEST!  He was so on top of everything and he made us feel so special. Not only was he so attentive to us but to our parents and our bridal party as well. He was constantly checking in on them making sure everyone was ok and had a drink. He really made our night so special and was there for us for anything we needed. The Bourne Mansion team is truly the dream team and we feel so lucky to have started our marriage off in such a beautiful place surrounded by not only our friend and family but such amazing people from the Bourne Mansion team. If you are considering the Bourne Mansion look no further this is the place!!
Reviewed On 12/30/2019 by Stephanie R
There is no place like the Bourne Mansion! Our wedding was on 11/30/19 and we still can’t get over how perfect how wedding was. The Bourne Mansion was the first venue we looked, and after looking at about 15 other places – there was nothing t...
hat compared – the Bourne is magical! Miriam, the Director of Mansion sales was AMAZING to work with. Even from our first meeting she was giving us helpful ideas for the day of our wedding. She is very honest, gives sincere opinions from everything with the center pieces to food options to bathroom baskets, and even tells you when she doesn’t think something is worth the money. The week before the wedding – I spoke to her almost every day going over everything to make sure we were covered – she went above and beyond to make herself available. Our Maitre D Steve made sure everything ran extremely smooth. He worked with all of our vendors so that everything was on time and most of all – that me and my husband were able to have fun! He really knows exactly what he is doing and really makes you feel special! The guests are still raving about how beautiful the mansion is and how amazing the food was! (The Filet Mignon with the Gorgonzola crust was a huge crowd pleaser!) The ballroom really looks magical when it is all set up – me and my husband couldn’t get over it! The high ceilings make the ballroom breathtaking! Miriam and Steve really make you feel like you are family and made the whole wedding process so fun for me and my husband and our families. They truly make the day so special for you. I would recommend the Bourne 1000%! I hope one day I’m able to be a guest at a wedding at the Bourne!!
Reviewed On 12/26/2019 by Laura A
A truly perfect, absolutely amazing wedding day! Working with Miriam was an absolute dream. She was extremely responsive since the first time we met, walked us through what our wedding would look like in detail and every tiny touch that would g...
o along with it. She listened to our needs/desires and went to bat for us when we wanted to make some changes. She is AMAZING! The day/night of the wedding couldn't have been any more perfect. Steve & Asia kept things running like a machine and were able to deliver to our every need. The venue at Christmas time looked incredible. It was stunning! Bitter cold outside and extremely warm and welcome inside. A perfect night! Also, the food was incredible. The guests ate SOO much and every meal was better than the last! Couldn't have possibly asked for anything more.
Reviewed On 11/12/2019 by Alyssa M
My wedding was yesterday 11/10/19 at the Bourne Mansion, and it’s hard to describe how perfect it was. From the minute we walked in, we knew it was the place. The mansion itself is absolutely incredible. You should see it at some point, even if...
it’s just to look. Miriam, their sales director, guided us through the entire process from start finish, gave us sincere opinions, and advice, and was just an overall pleasure to work with. Our Maitre’D Steve, ran the show like a rockstar. Everything ran seamlessly, was on time, and made us feel so confident that our guests were being taken care of, and so were we. My bridal attendant, Nicolette, made sure I always had a new drink, was eating throughout the night, and constantly checked in to see if I needed anything. The bartenders, wait staff, valet, coat check, and all employees were so professional, kind, and on the money. Having worked in the business, I know this employees went far and beyond to make sure my day was the best day ever for me and husband. Thank you to all of you.
Reviewed On 11/04/2019 by Maggie O
I got married on 9/21/19 and to say it was the best day of my life just begins how happy I was on my wedding day. I would rate the Bourne mansion as a 100000000/10, They took care of absolutely everything and the open communication I had wit...
h Miriam and Steve throughout my wedding planning process made everything run so smoothly. Im a type A person and It was so nice having Steve knowing that I didn't need to stress about anything because he handled every issue that I had during the wedding. I constantly had a drink in hand and was made aware of what was happening throughout the night. I never thought my wedding day could be so stress free. As for the beauty of the Bourne well that speaks for itself. My guests were in awe of the grounds during cocktail hour and the magnificent ballroom. everything was grand and amazing. The food was more than I could have ever hoped for. I find it typical that wedding food is not always the best especially the meal, however I had guests leaving my wedding RAVING about the dinner. One even said the filet mignon was the best they every had. My wedding was a dream come true and I can't thank Miriam and Steve enough for making that happen for my husband and i. I could not recommend a venue more!
Reviewed On 11/03/2019 by Milena B
I can’t even put into words how beautiful and truly remarkable this wedding venue is. I got married last night and it was a dream come true. It has the eclectic vintage charm and is beyond exquisite. The staff is top notch and the food is ab...
solutely incredible. I knew immediately when I walk through those doors I was going to have my reception there. Bourne Mansion only hosts 1 event per day and that’s how all wedding venues operate. When you’re investing so much money you want to be the only bride and groom for that day.. ONLY and NO sharing! The best part of the venue is two special people, Miriam and Steve. Miriam is a doll and so passionate about her job. She’s the best and we loved working with her. She’s so sweet and guides you in the right direction and makes you feel at ease. Steve, the maitre is on point throughout the entire day and makes sure you get exactly what you want. He knows his stuff based from many years of experience. He caters to you and truly makes the bride and groom feel so special. He’s the best and we had so much fun with him ! This venue is worth every single penny beyond. As a florist myself I’ve worked at many venues. Behind the scenes you’re wasting your time anywhere else !
Reviewed On 11/02/2019 by Danielle N
THE ABSOLUTE BEST! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 My wife and I had our ceremony and reception here on 10/4/19 and it was nothing short of the PERFECT fairy tale wedding.👰! The venue is absolutely gorgeous. The photos we have are absolutely breathtaking and a...
ll of our guests could not believe the space. The tall ceilings, roaring 20s mansion vibe was INCREDIBLE. Getting married outside on the lawn with deer and the bay off in the distance during sunset was perfect. The cocktail hour vibe was amazing as guests wandered through the mansion finding new rooms and food stations! The food was delicious and even with a large wedding there were no lines. The professionalism of the team is second to none. From start to finish they made us feel secure, accommodated our requests, and ensured we were happy. They are clearly experienced, best in class, professionals and great to work with! Miriam was beyond helpful in guiding us during the decision making process and provided great recommendations as we worked to make our vision a reality. She also helped us have the most spectacular wedding, while guiding us to maximize our budget without spending on things that weren't going to be impactful. Steve is my personal hero. When it comes to ensuring that your special day is executed as perfectly as possible, you will not find someone better. I started sweating and he was there with a cool damp cloth. Anything I needed, he was always there. He runs an incredibly tight ship making sure the Bourne Mansion staff service is 5-star quality. Everyone says your day goes so fast and while I agree, I would also say Steve makes sure you make the most of every single minute.
Reviewed On 10/23/2019 by Nicole I
There is really no place like Bourne Mansion. Being there makes you feel like you're at one of Gatsby's parties! The first time I visited, it was a rainy day. Even so, I still decided to book the venue because it was so perfect even in bad weat...
her. From the very first day until our wedding day, the people at Bourne and Lessings were so friendly, accommodating, and helpful with the wedding planning process. The grounds are well kept with beautiful flowers that match every season. Inside, it is a very unique venue because you get to roam about the entire ground floor of the mansion during the duration of your party. There is a beautiful bridal suite and a rustic groom's suite which you can use for getting ready if you choose. They only host one wedding a day, which makes you feel like everyone has their full attention on making your day special. The food and drink selection was varied and delicious. I felt confident that every person who attended my wedding would find a food or drink that they would like since there were so many choices. Leading up to the wedding, Miriam was the woman who helped coordinate all of the details and planning. All I can say is WOW! Not only is Miriam the sweetest person on the planet, but she is always available to answer your questions, even at 11:00 at night! She got along so well with my parents, my husband, and my in-laws. I felt 100% confident at all times knowing that Miriam was there for me. She was the perfect fit for us. On the wedding day, Steve was our Maitre D. Again, all I can say is WOW!! Steve was attentive to every concern we had, and was able to keep the party moving smoothly so that we didn't miss out on anything on our wedding day. He even stood guard at our table so that we had 10 minutes to eat our dinner! Whoever said the bride and groom can't enjoy the food too didn't have Steve by their side! I am so forever grateful to Miriam, Steve, and everyone at Bourne for making my wedding day the most memorable and perfect day. I couldn't have dreamed of anything better. Two months later, I am still hearing my guests rave about it!
Reviewed On 10/20/2019 by Emily B
I visited 9 wedding venues prior to seeing Bourne Mansion. Bourne was the 10th and final wedding venue I visit and from the moment I walked through the door I knew it was the one! My fiancé and I met with Miriam and I will never forget she said...
to me the minute you walked through this door I saw your face and you will be a Bourne Bride and she was right. Our overwhelmed minds were suddenly soothed by Miriam understanding and calming demeanor. Throughout the entire process Miriam was there to guide us and answer any questions or concerns we had. Our wedding was on 10/11/19 and it Bourne exceeded our expectations. The day went flawlessly from start to finish. The food, the rooms, the service everything was perfect. Steve the Maître D’, was great working with our rowdy bridal party and keeping them in line. I want to relive every moment of the night all over again. People are still coming to me telling me how wonderful the food was and the venue blew them away with its beauty. My wedding would not have been the same anywhere else.
Reviewed On 10/15/2019 by Melissa W
Our daughter's wedding was this past Saturday October 12, 2019. From the moment we walked into the Bourne Mansion we knew this was it! Then we met Miriam! We immediately fell in love with her and our decision was solidified. She is caring, an e...
xperienced professional, pays attention to every detail and makes you feel special. She leaves no stone unturned and is hands on and always available for you. We are so glad that she was part of this journey!! The day of the wedding the baton is passed to Steve. When we met Steve a few days before the wedding I knew that everything was going to be perfect. I finally was able to relax. He is organized and capable from the minute you arrive to the moment you say goodbye. He runs everything with such precision down to every minute. He is "The Master of Ceremony" and allows you to enjoy yourself. Steve takes excellent care of the bride, groom and parents. The mansion is spectacular and breathtaking! Each and every room was magnificent. The food was amazing and the ballroom was beautiful. Thank you for making Kristie and Stevens wedding magical and the best day of our lives!!!!
Reviewed On 10/07/2019 by Kristina M
The Bourne Mansion is an absolute DREAM venue. From the first time we met with Miriam, we knew that it was the venue for us. I will never forget walking in to see it for the first time and the Beauty and The Beast soundtrack was playing in the ...
background and my fiance looked at me and nodded his head with a big smile on his face. Once we set our date (which took a lot of back and forth and Miriam was a major help) we were in constant communication. I would always email or text Miriam and within hours I would get a response. She is so helpful, creative, and very attentive to detail. Our food options were easy to pick and so much fun to plan for. The week before we met Steve at our final appt and he was fantastic. He planned our entire day and assured us it would be perfect, and it certainly was! As soon as we arrived at the Bourne on our wedding day, it was STUNNING. The landscape was just done and it was so clean and beautiful. We walked in and Steve was already there ready to go and our bridal attendant Katherine was there as well. Katherine was fantastic, she bustled my dress perfectly and was always around if we needed something. Steve is extremely punctual and had everything perfect the day of. He made sure we were taken care of the entire night (drinks, food, dessert, aka EVERYTHING) not to mention he was a blast with the wedding party. Everyone was dancing and drinking all night, it was truly the most fun we have ever had. The food was just amazing. Cocktail hour we had the All American Station (waffle fries are the best), the Asian Wok Station (the best dumplings), 3 Pasta station (Lobster ravioli!!!), Meats and Cheeses, NY Strip Carving Station, and passed hors d'oeuvres (chicken and waffles were a crowd favorite). The dinner was incredible, the steak was so delicious I wish I could've ate more of it! Dessert we did the Viennese table and ice cream sundae station, which everyone loved. Our favorite part was the to-go stations, which were bacon, egg, and cheeses on a roll and hot pretzels. People are still raving about the food and the venue. I have nothing but amazing things to say about the Bourne Mansion. It was everything we dreamed of and more. Thank you Miriam and Steve, we were so happy and are still dreaming of our night! We cannot thank them enough for making our wedding so perfect. We pray someone we know has a wedding there soon just so we can go back and enjoy it all again!!! The best venue on Long Island!
Reviewed On 10/01/2019 by Dan H
The Bourne Mansion simply could not have been better. I was a groom. Grooms don't write reviews. Brides write reviews. Steve and Miriam went so above and beyond from start to finish I couldn't help but sign up for the Knot and make sure people ...
know they live up to the reputation that precedes them at the Bourne. Weddings are stressful by nature yet Steve has perfected his process to the point we were able to focus on enjoying each moment as it came rather than worrying about where we were in the timeline or managing operational hiccups - there truly were none because Steve proactively handles them. While many brides may focus on what flowers they want on the tables or what song to walk down the aisle to, you can't put a price on a stress free wedding day and that is what Steve, Miriam, and entire staff provided.
Reviewed On 10/01/2019 by Nathalie M
There aren’t words for how happy my husband and I were for our wedding at Bourne mansion this past weekend. Steve & Miriam were so attentive of our wants and needs, and delivered us a flawless event and smooth night. I can’t thank them enough.
Reviewed On 9/17/2019 by Katherine P
How is it possible to describe perfection... From the location to the food everything at the Bourne Mansion was incredible. My husband and I were married on August 23rd, 2019 and only set our venue in January 2019 and WOW did we pick correctly...
. Miriam is the coordinator at the Bourne and from the first meeting, she was honest, trustworthy and so much fun to work with. She's got thoughts and ideas, SO LISTEN! You won't regret her input and will always have you walking away feeling even more excited than you did moments before. Now my husband and I threw the normal over the top Long Island wedding which included shoe shinners at the cocktail hour, oil painter at the reception, over the top floral and decor, an INSANE 13 piece band that rocked all night, not to mention I arrived in a helicopter surprising all of the guests. With so many outside vendors, the entire day was smooth as silk!! This is much in part due to the responsibility and efficiency of the staff and especially the bridal attendant and maitre d'. Steve and Nicolet were by the most helpful and on point individuals to work with. Steve had that night running as easy and as smooth as anyone could imagine! Let me say from the moment we met, my husband (not an easy person to impress) wanted to become immediate friends with him and respected everything about him. Throughout the night ever step of the way we were spoken to with respect and guided to each point of where we needed to be. At one point during night photos my husband needed a floss stick and by the next shot, Steve stood there with 2 in his hand! We even had an issue with a guest and within 2 minutes not only was the issue completely irrelevant but we were happier than ever to continue our night. To top off such great service, the food was outstanding! We chose many different types of courses and tastes for everyone, how in the world was there not one complaint from 170 guests!!! In fact, we heard nothing but rave reviews from all guests that the food was outstanding and the drinks were just as great. We cannot be more thankful for choosing the Bourne Mansion as our wedding venue. The grounds are gorgeous beyond belief, the experience of planning with Miriam was fun and not stressful, Steve and Nicolete were on TOP OF THEIR GAME the ENTIRE night. I would relive this night over and over again. We cannot thank the Bourne Staff enough for just allowing us to live our dream day. I know all brides want to say that but you cannot replace perfection on all fronts. Steve really made the night just insanely fun and easy. The happy couple is always pulled in a million directions but we never felt too overwhelmed or like we weren't enjoying our night. That's extremely important because this night goes way too fast. Thank you to Steve and Nicolete for allowing us to be present for it all! Not only did we notice how hard you worked but our guests did as well. The cold towels on our backs as we danced the night away were just the beginning. The Bourne Mansion and its staff exude perfection and professionalism while creating an experience every single bride, groom, parent, and guest would want. The new Mr. & Mrs. John Piro could not be happier. Thank you and for all reading this, you will regret not having a Bourne Mansion Wedding!!
Reviewed On 9/16/2019 by Christina M
WOW. That is the word I used when pulling up Bourne Mansion for our venue visit and it is the same word I am using following our wedding day there on 9/7/19. Everything about this venue was perfect. Miriam was so helpful from the time we visit...
ed Bourne and every day leading up to our wedding. As a bride, I clearly had several questions, wanted to make my wedding feel unique compared to others, and she accommodated them all without a question or concern. We did not have a full-on planner, but Miriam helped guide us in creating the best possible wedding at Bourne that could happen, and surely it was the greatest night of our lives. The day of our wedding and those leading up, we worked very closely with Steve on finalizing timelines, and exactly what we can expect from the evening. Steve was SUCH a key factor in making our day perfect. From the moment we arrived at Bourne that day, he took care of everything. I can't simply put into words the impact he had. Several guests at the wedding even noticed how helpful Steve was and called him a true ROCKSTAR! We are still hearing compliments from guests about the venue, food, and service of Bourne and we cant thank the team enough for creating something so special for us. It truly is a show-topping venue, and I would recommend this place to anyone getting married. Our day would not have been the same if we did not choose Bourne and to me, there is no other option than this place! Thank you everyone, a true DREAM TEAM!
Reviewed On 9/08/2019 by Jorge S
Bourne mansion made our dream wedding come true! We had a vision of what we wanted and not only did they meet that, they blew us away by exceeding our expectations. First Miriam, the director of Mansion Sales is everything you could ask for. Sh...
e listens to your every need, she’s caring, she works with you to help your ideas come true and makes it better. Miriam was amazing to have and we are forever grateful for having her at Bourne. She gave us so many ideas and really helped us put together an elegant and beautiful wedding. Steve is the area manager and we sat down with him a few days for our wedding. He gave us a complete rundown of how our wedding would look. We were fully informed on how our wedding day would look. He answered all our questions and handled any concerns we had. Our wedding day went exactly as Steve told us and it was perfect! The staff at Bourne in our wedding day was one of the most delightful aspects of our day. They attended to every concern, every need, and made us feel so loved. They made sure we were never worried about anything which is great for a bride and groom. Jake our Maitre D’ was the best! Literally the greatest person we could have! He made us so happy and took care of everything, he was so great our guest even knew his name and knew the great job he was doing. He had every detail and request down perfectly. We had our expectations of our wedding but Jake and the staff at Bourne surpassed it. Jake goes above and beyond which is an amazing quality for someone who oversees your wedding day. Catherine our bridal attended and the staff that was with her who we can’t remember their names were also amazing! They were so attentive to everything we needed. They also spoke Spanish which was a big plus for our grand parents and some of our guests. Our bridal suite and groom suite were full with drinks and food immoderately and restocked. We can not show enough appreciation for the wedding day the Bourne staff gave us. Even our guest noticed how amazing the staff was. The food was perfect from cocktail hour to reception dinner everyone loved it. Compliments to the chef! If we could do our wedding all over again at Bourne we would! Thank you so much for our dream wedding!
Reviewed On 8/27/2019 by Kaitlin R
We recently had our wedding there this past July and cannot say enough amazing things about Bourne Mansion. We booked our venue about two years in advance and had the most incredible experience the entire time. Miriam is the most amazing point...
of contact and always answers every email and phone cll promptly and makes you feel important. She is also helpful with any bridal needs (especially for those girls like me without a planner!). Steve we had read comes off mean but he is the complete opposite. He is so on top of every single part of the wedding. We had a guest break a glass and Steve had it cleaned up in under a minute. He also made sure we always ate and had drinks - which seems unimportant until that day! The venue and food we are still getting raving reviews from friends and family and had over 230 people. Cocktail hour and main courses alike were fabulous - no complaints at all. At the end of the night Steve even gave us flowers to bring home,main courses, and cookies! My husband and I will never be able to thank them enough for providing us with the wedding of our dreams.I could go on and on for hours about each and every perfect part of the wedding, but as someone who never writes reviews I wanted to make sure every bride knows this venue really is as magical as it seems.
Reviewed On 7/29/2019 by Keith B
Be VERY CAREFUL with The Bourne Mansion and the Lessings catering management. We are SUING them after trying for so long for a fairly agreement to resolve an issue we had with our wedding. They took our money never sent us any explanation (wh...
ich is required in their own contract ) never offered us a further date for our wedding and it’s very bad that a venue will take financial advantage of an unfortunate situation. We had booked our weeding at the Bourne Mansion within 3 months in advance only after I let myself being convinced that was ok to book just with 3 months apart to take a “good deal” We were facing difficult time with serious health issues for one of the parts and we had no other choice but cancel the wedding 30 days prior to the reception which is the biggest painful moment for any couple. We had paid them over 80% of our contract in good faith when we cancelled and they didn't even offered us another day in the future to give us time to resolve the issue. We haven’t heard from them at all despite an offer of $ 1000 refund to sign a paper giving up of our rights.
Reviewed On 7/11/2019 by Lisa P
15 out of 10!! Honestly I felt so comfortable during the whole planning process with Miriam ( the party planner). She pays so close to every little detail and will literally answer any email you send at any time of the day. We got along great...
and she helped a lot to make my day perfect. Then there was Steve who was our MD. Steve is no joke and can come off as a hard ass, but when you want your day to run smooth and perfect he is the guy for this!! The whole time he had a headpiece in communicating to everyone. He constantly can over to my hubby and I to make sure we were in the loop and were okay. When a little hiccup happened he was there right away and solved it before i could even notice. With Steve I also have Katherine, she was my bridal attendant and she was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and was there for every part of the day. She helped calm us down and made sure we were enjoying ourselves. The atmosphere itself was breathtaking, the bridal suit and grooms suit was updated and constantly stocked with food and drinks. The staff knew exactly what to do and when to do it. The only negative thing i could say is that my cocktail hour was extremely hot, but i did get married on a very humid july day so i don’t even think i can blame that on the mansion.
Reviewed On 6/21/2019 by Patricia Jane A
We had our wedding at Bourne Mansion on June 15, 2019 and I could not be happier. Nothing else we visited (we saw A LOT in Westchester and LI) even came close. The space was perfect with both beautiful, by the water/ocean OUTDOOR, as well a...
s regal INDOOR spaces, able to hold large capacity (we were 250+ guests). We even got to extend until 1:30am for extra dancing, and there is only one wedding at a time, so the day is yours and yours alone. Staff was personable, responsive, professional, on top of it all. Miriam Aronson helped the entire year we spent planning, even sending us pictures from previous weddings for inspiration. Steve Melita, the day-of Maitre D', made the wedding day, ensuring everything was in line, on time, and fun (and still found time to bring us signature cocktails all night, fix last minute table issues, make sure we were fed.. endless list). My mother and I got to enjoy the day as everything was being run smoothly. Location is perfect distance away from Manhattan & Westchester (guests could either drive back or spend the weekend) for a pseudo destination wedding. Only drawback is that there is no lodging on location, but they have fully stocked bridal/groom changing suites for the day of. We highly recommend hiring Deborah Minarik as the day-of coordinator; she brought us all breakfast at the hotel, brought everything over to the mansion (rings, weddings dresses..), prepared a detailed schedule (printed for everyone!), coordinated every vendor (flowers, photo..), even carried around my lip gloss and floss all night long. Dinner was top notch (bride & groom get all three entrees + leftovers to take home!), and you get to print your own menus. Miriam threw in the seafood raw bar and ice cream sundae bar for us (THANK YOU). At the end of the night, we had pretzels for all the guests to take on the shuttle back to the hotel. Thank you Miriam, Steve and Debbie!
Reviewed On 6/07/2019 by Liz S
My husband and I were married on May 18, 2019. Miriam was an absolute delight and was amazing to work with. She answered every. single. question I had, at any time of day! The day of the wedding came and the day worked out FLAWLESSLY, with no s...
tone unturned. The bridal attendant, Catherine, was wonderful and made sure both bridal parties needed anything. Steve ran the day impeccably! Always making sure we were doing okay, as well as my parents. Everyone raved how great the food was and what a great time they had. We cannot say enough good things about Miriam, Catherine + Steve and cannot thank them enough for making our wedding day so special!
Reviewed On 6/04/2019 by Anne F
Our daughter's wedding was amazzzzzinnggggg !!!! It exceeded our expectations and our guests were blown away with the beauty of the Mansion and quality of food. Miriam was a pleasure to work with and a true professional. Thank you, Steve, for ...
your impeccable service. We appreciate your attention detail it and passion for your job! You made our night seamless!
Reviewed On 5/31/2019 by Danielle V
The most beautiful wedding ever! I just had my wedding at the Bourne Mansion and I cannot say enough great things! From the moment we met Miriam I knew this was the place. It is like like no other wedding venue you have ever been to and will gi...
ve your guests a unique experience. All my guests cannot stop talking about the food, we had mini lobster rolls, little chicken and waffles, mini grilled cheeses served on the dance floor after dinner and to top off the night they had a egg sandwich exit station ready for my guests on their way out. My guests have been non-stop raving about my wedding. When I first met Steve I thought he was a little scary but he was excellent. He knows how to run a business and will make sure your wedding day is flawless. He took care of me the whole night and made sure my guests had fun, even breaking the "no shot" rule a few times. Best wedding ever!
Reviewed On 5/30/2019 by Rita C
My husband and I got married on April 19 and we couldn't believe how perfect everything came out. Of course, it would have not been possible with Miriam, Katherine and Steve. They are truly the best. Miriam since the beginning was on top of eve...
rything and offering suggestions and advice until the day of the wedding. Katherine and Steve are a super team. We couldn't believe how everything ran so smoothly and how both of them were always one step ahead of you. The venue is beautiful and the food is great. Our guests are still talking about the food! Thank you Miriam, Katherine and Steve for exceeding our expectations.
Reviewed On 5/29/2019 by Jay G
The Bourne Mansion of Lessing's was top notch. My wife and I spent a tremendous about of time and effort trying to find that perfect place for us. The balance between high quality and affordable. We found our dream wedding at The Bourne Mansion...
. Let's start with Miriam the event coordinator. She was so amazing in helping us plan everything. She was quick to respond to anything we needed leading up to the event. I never felt stressed while working with her. Steve, the Maitre D, was a pro. Before the wedding he is all business and ensures that everything is planned out perfectly. Then during the wedding, he was the perfect coordinator and was right there for us if we needed anything. In fact, he was able to help us with things before we would even know we needed them. Everything went exactly how we wanted, and that was because of Steve and his staff. 10 out of 10.
Reviewed On 5/12/2019 by Terrence C
Review for Lessing’s Bourne Mansion: five stars! I loved the Bourne and I’m very happy I was a Bourne bride. Miriam Aronson and Steve Melita were fabulous and a huge help throughout the process. The space is so grand and makes you feel lik...
e you’re in a gatsby mansion for sure. They are very organized, and they help you to make sure you have thought about all of the little details as well. The day of the wedding went very smooth, and I was happy with that. I would have gotten married there all over again- just wish the reception lasted about 8 more hours. like everyone says, it goes too fast. The food was excellent and everyone said so. We had them make egg sandwiches for everyone on the way out and everyone raves about them. I was told a number of times it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to and that tickled me for sure 😊 Go Bourne!
Reviewed On 4/22/2019 by Monica C
My sister and new brother in law got married at the Bourne and I can not give anything but excellent reviews for this venue! Spectacular setting as well as spectacular staff. A special shout out to Steve and Katherine who were on top of everyth...
ing and succeeded in making everything run as smoothly as possible. Thank you for a unforgettable night!
Reviewed On 4/08/2019 by Michelle L
My husband and I got married at Bourne Mansion on 3/23/19 and I cannot put into words how perfect it was, but I will try. We visited a ton of venues, but knew from the beginning that Bourne was "the one." Venue - obviously beautiful, but we li...
ked that it also has character and uniqueness - definitely not "cookie cutter." The backdrop is gorgeous and while we got married indoors (which worked out well), we made sure to take lots of pictures both indoors and outdoors. The ballroom is one of a kind and was plenty spacious for our ~200 guests. Food - delicious. They have a wide range of options for cocktail hour and we got a lot of compliments from our guests about the food (especially the filet mignon), some even saying it's the best food they've ever had at a wedding! I highly recommend adding on some sort of late night "snack." We had hot pretzels on the way out and they were a hit! Staff - spectacular. From the very beginning, Miriam was incredibly helpful and genuine. She guided me throughout the process and was very responsive to my many questions. I honestly couldn't have planned our wedding without her. When we met Steve (our maitre d), we knew we were in great hands. He helped set the run of show, kept everything running smoothly throughout the day and made sure we (and our parents) were taken care of the entire evening. My bridal attendant Catherine was excellent. She made sure I had everything I needed and helped with my dress, flowers, cake, etc. All in all, magical! We will never forget our perfect wedding day thanks to Bourne!
Reviewed On 3/18/2019 by Teal M
My husband and I got married at Bourne on 12/1/18 and it was absolutely magical. Leading up to the wedding day, you coordinate everything with Miriam. She was amazing to work with! She answered all of my questions quickly and had a ton of advic...
e and suggestions that made our wedding day look great and go smoothly. She does a great job because she loves it so much, which you can tell because she gets so excited each time a new couple walks in the door. She even came by the Bourne on our wedding day to say hi to my husband and I and wish us well. Steve coordinated our wedding day- Every wedding day needs a Steve. He was amazing at organizing the day! My husband and I would highly suggest getting married at the Bourne Mansion- it was a fairytale that Miriam and Steve played a big part in order for us to pull it off.
Reviewed On 3/12/2019 by Brittaney L
Our winter wedding at Bourne was more than we ever could have imagined. Everything was perfect!!! Miriam was the most amazing and helpful part of the process...she kept us calm and helped us plan every detail leading up to the big day. She was ...
even there the day of, checking in with us. Our Maitre d, Jake, was the most AMAZING support (literally heaven sent), along with Kat, during our reception. The staff were on point and professional, such a strong team!!! I wish we could relive the day over and over with the amazing team at Bourne and the most flawless and timeless venue. Could not emphasize the recommendation any more!!!
Reviewed On 3/10/2019 by Kelly C
My husband and I had our wedding reception here in December 2018 and it was beyond our wildest expectations! Miriam is an absolute dream during the planning process. I was planning my wedding all the way from Washington, DC and she was very res...
ponsive by email and phone! She also had so many amazing ideas for our decor. Steve (the Maitre d') and his staff were also amazing. Our wedding was absolutely seamless and we felt so well taken care of. Our guests loved the decor, food, drinks, and service. We are still receiving compliments about it! I am so thankful we chose Bourne to celebrate our wedding! They exceeded our expectations and we made memories that will last a lifetime. I hope I can attend another wedding there as a guest, just so I can experience the Bourne magic one more time!
Reviewed On 3/08/2019 by Emily C
Miriam, Steve & Katherine all made our wedding run perfect. We had about 250 people & a huge bridal party & everything went so smoothly. Miriam had awesome ideas to make the day unique & was so helpful answering any questions or concerns we had...
. Steve runs a tight ship, but he was very professional & was a huge help making the night what it was. Katherine was always right there whenever you needed her. It truly was absolutely amazing!
Reviewed On 3/08/2019 by Jaime P
My husband and I got married in August 2018 and we couldn't have dreamed of a better wedding. From the first minute we walked into the mansion, we fell in love and knew it was the place we were going to get married. We worked with Miriam and sh...
e helped us plan our perfect day and gave us her honest opinions when we asked. She really got to know our taste. She was flexible and such a pleasure to work with. The staff and maitre d, Steve, were wonderful and made our wedding run perfectly. There was not one detail that was missed or overlooked by the staff at Bourne. I wish I could go back and do it all over again! I will forever have a lasting memory of the best wedding!
Reviewed On 2/20/2019 by Trudy M
My husband and I got married here in November 2018. It really was the perfect fall day and the Bourne mansion was the perfect fall venue for us. Our guests loved the venue, it was spacious for cocktail hour and the reception room was very big a...
nd accommodated about 160 people comfortably. The dance floor was spacious and the lighting was warm and romantic. It rained during our reception and I loved that cocktail hour was spread through the rooms of the mansion so everyone was comfortable and had space to sit and mingle. Steve was great and professional. He made sure everything ran smoothly. He could be a bit intense, but you get what you pay for and he was on top of every single detail. We were taken cared of well here! Miriam was simply the best! She helped us every step of the process leading up to the wedding day. She answered all of our questions in a timely matter, and gave us helpful advice about whatever we were not sure of. The food was AMAZING! my husband is a foodie so food was a big deal. The menu for cocktail hour, dinner and desk was top notch. We got so much good feedback from our guests! I wanted our wedding to have an intimate, romantic, cozy, classy and comfortable feel and thats exactly what we got. We had so much fun and so did our guests and our pictures came out amazing! It’s truly a stunning venue and the staff is efficient and great.
Reviewed On 1/23/2019 by Nicole D
By far the best decision my now husband and I made when it came to our wedding was selecting Bourne Mansion as our reception venue. We got married on December 8, 2018 and had a guest list of 190 (perfect size for the venue!!) The mansion is lik...
e something out of a movie...if you want to feel like your wedding day is a fairytale...get married here. Words cannot even begin to explain how perfect every single thing was at Bourne. To start, Miriam was incredible. She was so attentive at every meeting, always answered my emails as soon as possible, and made me feel like a true bride through out the entire process. You would never guess that she was dealing with dozens of other brides and couples at the same time...that's how special she made us feel. Steve, our Maitre'D was also AMAZING. We only met him a few days before the wedding, but come the day of our wedding, it was like we knew each other our entire lives. He really treated us like family. He was always making sure everything was on point, always made sure my husband and I had a drink in our hand or food on our plates. He is the reason our night went as perfectly as it did. Now, to everything else! The food...10/10. Guest's cannot stop ranting and raving about how unreal our cocktail hour was. We did the Asian Station as an added station, and we got SO many more remarks about how good the asian food was than we were ever expecting! The entree's were also incredible. We have zero complaints about the food and couldn't be happier. We decided to splurge on a few extra things, that at first we were a little iffy about, but we are glad we spent the money on them. The raw bar at cocktail hour, the lighting during the reception, the heaters outside for guests to smoke cigars next to, and top shelf liquor. We also extended the cocktail hour another half hour, which was perfect because we had just enough time to greet all of our guests and then enjoy the reception. These little details really added to how perfect the entire night was. The Bourne Mansion was worth every single penny (and believe it or not, it was manageable to afford). My husband and I feel so lucky and still are ranting about how perfect our day was. We have had dozens of guest tell is that it was the BEST wedding they have ever been to. It was everything I have always dreamed of...If you are on the fence about Bourne, just book it. You will not regret it for a second!! All our love to Miriam and Steve !!!! We couldn't thank you enough for everything. Xo Nicole & James
Reviewed On 1/01/2019 by Olivia K
Absolutely amazing!! Start to finish I loved every moment. Miriam, Katherine my bridal attendant were so helpful and made me feel like a princess that day. Steve our Maître d’ was awesome and made sure everything went smoothly. Food and all the...
staff were great as well!! Wish I could do it all over again.
Reviewed On 12/22/2018 by Nathan H
If you're looking for a place to get married somewhere around New York City and want a mansion all to yourself, you only have a few options. The Bourne, while a little farther away from the city, is the best option without having to go into deb...
t for years for your wedding. We looked all over for weeks and did all the legwork, there is no competitor to the Bourne. The mansion itself is magnificent both inside and out. Think Newport mansions, but you're in NY. Once you visit you'll fall in love with the back of the mansion. It comprises of a vast lawn that looks out to the ocean - you can see sailboats in the background. Our wedding date at the Bourne in September this year was perfect weather, we started the ceremony in the back of the mansion, cocktail was split in and outdoors, and finished reception inside the ballroom. On top of the amazing view and classy indoor decor, you also have Miriam. Even though she's the director of sales, she gave us so many tips from before the wedding to the day of, we felt like having a second wedding planner and was a delight to work with. It was also important to us that we were the only couple getting married, instead of having random people from other weddings around, and at the Bourne you are the only one there for your wedding. We can't imagine having been married anywhere else!
Reviewed On 12/10/2018 by Dan H
My wife and I got married at bourne mansion in December 2018 and honestly couldnt be any more greatful for such an amazing experience. Everything from the ceremony to the end of the night went absolutely flawlessly. The maitre’d Steve was aweso...
me! We had fresh drinks and food waiting for us at our dais every single time we sat down. Ice cold towels for our necks after dancing. Cant say enough about the tight ship that Steve runs at the bourne mansion. We only met steve once before our wedding, but we felt like weve known him for years! So friendly and very respectful. This man was absolutely built for the job. If youre looking for the perfect venue for your perfect wedding, look no more!
Reviewed On 12/07/2018 by Briana Z
We got married at Bourne in October 2018 and we were very pleased with the venue and the level of service. Miriam was wonderful and super helpful! She was our go-to-person throughout the entire planning process and she always had great advice f...
or us. We loved the venue - it is timeless, elegant, and classy. The food was also superb and delicate. Jake was our Maitre D and he was fantastic and helped us to stay on schedule (or as much as we could:). We only wish we could have been guests at our own wedding and enjoyed everything all over again from the guests' perspective since everyone had an amazing time!
Reviewed On 12/06/2018 by Tara J
I got married at the Bourne mansion on October 21, 2018. This place is absolutely breathtaking. From the long drive way, to the architecture, the grounds, the interior, the food, the service... I could go on forever. When first visiting the Bou...
rne we met with Miriam. She is an absolute doll! She truly cares for her clients. Working with her was amazing. She made us feel so comfortable and was open to our budge & helped draw us out a plan for what things will cost. She’s an expert & she’s honest. The entire staff at Bourne mansion was amazing. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect & I wish I could do it over & over!!
Reviewed On 12/05/2018 by Ashley H
I have been obsessed with the Bourne Mansion since I came across gorgeous photos of the grounds online. It was the venue of my dreams from the very beginning. The moment we pulled onto the property, I felt slightly overwhelmed, being that it wa...
s one of our first venue meetings, but Miriam immediately put me at ease. Miriam could tell how much my mother and I loved Bourne Mansion and told me about her last two summer dates (which were only 8 months away). Needless to say, Miriam was a huge factor in making my final decision to plan our wedding in just eight months and have our wedding in August 2018. Miriam was attentive from the start- immediately answering emails, sending photos and other inspiration from past weddings. She followed up with us and was consistent in her communication throughout our experience with Bourne. Miriam is extremely knowledgeable about ALL things wedding, and was honest with us throughout the process. On top of all that, Miriam remembered specific details about us each time we visited the venue (for showcases, meetings, etc.) and genuinely seemed to care about us as a couple and not just as a client. Miriam was one of the first people I saw when I walked into Bourne on my wedding day, and it was so comforting to have a familiar face. On the day of my wedding, I met Jake, he was our maitre’d. Jake was EVERYWHERE before you even knew you needed him. Jake kept the day running on time and helped me keep my anxiety about the weather under wraps. During the morning, it had poured outside, but the rain stopped when we arrived at the mansion. Jake did everything in his power to maintain the ceremony set up and consistently assured me that we would be getting married outside. Jake also helped out tremendously with my mother-in-law because she had stained her dress before the ceremony. Jake had about 5 different remedies and helped calm her nerves about the spots quickly and quietly. I didn’t even find out about this until after our honeymoon! My mother also told me that any time she stopped for even a moment, Jake or the bridal attendant were at her side to make sure that she didn’t need anything. Overall, our experience at Bourne Mansion was amazing. Our wedding was everything that I could have ever imagined and more. I truly believe that the team at Bourne Mansion is a huge part of that. I have already recommended Bourne Mansion to everyone who will listen.
Reviewed On 12/04/2018 by Samara D
My husband and I got married at the Bourne Mansion October of 2018. We had read all the great reviews about the Bourne and knew we had to check it out. We knew after our meeting with Miriam and touring the venue that it was the “one”! We boo...
ked it immediately, and it was one of the best decisions we had made. We cannot stress how amazing Miriam was to work with. She involved herself in every detail, small or large, prior to the wedding and was available at all times of day to talk. When you are getting married, especially closer to day, you you have endless questions all the time. She always made us feel welcome to call, text, email or come by and chat in person if we ever needed anything or had any questions at all. She checked in with us all the time to see if there was anything she could do, to chat about the wedding planning process & just to lend a guiding hand in any way she could. It was like having a personal wedding planner & I don’t know that we could have gotten through the last year without her. She was truly a huge support that we didn’t even realize we needed. Even though she dealt with many couples all the time, she always did an amazing job at making us feel so special and as if we were her only couple & priority. You pay for not only the amazing one of kind personalized service you receive at the Bourne, but also the food & ambiance. The venue is just truly one of kind, and our family and friends have not stopped raving about how beautiful it is. The ballroom at night, all lit up & decorated just transformed into something so magical. The food was unbelievable and the presentation was impeccable. We had the hardest time selecting our entrees because we knew everything was going to be so good. Everyone that came to the wedding that we have spoken to have complimented us on how delicious everything was & how full they were when they left. The food was something that was important to us when selecting our venue so naturally we were thrilled to hear everyone enjoyed it so much. A few days before the wedding we had a meeting with, Steve, who would be running the wedding day. Steve went through the timeline of our day in careful detail, ensuring everything was exactly what we had imagined so that things would run smooth. He even gave us some fun tips for the day, which came in handy as well. When it comes to your wedding day, you need someone like him by your side to keep things orderly and to keep everything and everyone on schedule. He was always there check in on us throughout the night, see if we or our families needed anything at all. My father was drinking a turkish alcohol the night of the wedding. Well turns out one bottle wasn’t enough since he happened to run out of it. Steve, without anyone knowing got into his car and ran to the closest liquor store( begged them to stay open until he got there) to get another bottle for my father so he could continue enjoying the party. My husband and I just couldn’t believe it. He was just so on top of every single detail. Our bridal attendant, Catherine, was wonderful also. She really tended to me all day and made me feel like a superstar . She could see I was cold when taking our photos outside and continuously brought me hot tea to keep warm. All these details combined, are what make the experience at the Bourne one of kind and priceless in our opinion. We had the most magical, special day of our lives and we owe it all to Miriam & Steve.
Reviewed On 12/03/2018 by Rebecca L
The Bourne Mansion was the best decision i could have made . Our day was AMAZING! It was everything I’ve ever hoped for . Everyone was blown away by the venue and the food being so delicious was just the icing on the cake ! Steve was our Maître...
d’ and he was unbelievable ! I will have these memories for a lifetime and i am so grateful!
Reviewed On 11/30/2018 by Elyse S
My daughters wedding was at the beautiful and stately Bourne Mansion on 11/11/2018. The Food was superb, beautifully displayed, plated and plentiful. Our Maitre D Jake handled everything with aplum and grace. It was as if he could read minds...
; he would anticipate issues and address them before they arose. Our bridal attendant was a sweetheart and very attentive. The entire experience at the Mansion from ceremony thru cocktail hour and reception was exceptional. Our guests are experienced wedding goers and raved over the beauty, attentive service, food quality and desserts (flambé station). The Bride and Groom said it exceeded their wildest expectations! Thank you Miriam, Steve, Jake and the entire staff for making our daughter’s wedding day over the top sensational!
Reviewed On 11/29/2018 by Elisa C
We were able to have a fairytale wedding because of the Bourne Mansion. The staff could have not been more accommodating, Miriam was our point person and was always available to my husband and I before the big day. Then, on the big day our ever...
y need was anticipated by the diligent staff. Jake was our maitre d and he worked hard to make sure every detail was in place. Katherine was my bridal attendant and could not have been more helpful and patient! My husband and I got married in August of 2018 and we are still hearing about how perfect, elegant, and magical our wedding was. Our day could not have been more special, the grounds are spectacular and make for a beautiful ceremony. The mansion itself is breathtaking with its old world charm and details. It was the absolute right choice for us, and we would highly recommend this venue to any couple looking to celebrate the wedding of their dreams!!
Reviewed On 10/31/2018 by JEANIE J
Dealing with The Bourne Mansion has surpassed all my expectations. Since the day that I took a tour and signed the contract in 2018, to this very day, they continue to amaze me. I cannot say enough about Miriam, she has been God sent. Even with...
the stress of having to reschedule our April wedding due to covid-19, she has answered every call and returned every email. I am not sure how she is able to deal with all of us crazy brides and grooms with such ease, even at a time of uncertainty, but she does. Her tenacity is unparalleled. Although, the countdown to our big day has increased, I am thrilled to be working with such an exceptional team at the Bourne.
Reviewed On 10/15/2018 by Kristen H
An unbelievable venue! Between the beautiful interior and exterior, to the assistance provided by the staff, you can't find a better place. Throughout the planning process the staff was very helpful in answering questions, offering guidance, ...
and listening to our vision. On the day of, I was blown away by the staff's attention to myself the bride and my husband, we felt like royalty. And the food was fantastic! Highly recommended!
Reviewed On 10/11/2018 by Hemery F
The five stars is not enough because the service and tour deserves 10 stars. Prior to the Bourne Mansion we did visit other venues it was love at first site. I was told when you walk in you will know. We did! As soon as we walked in we were...
greeted by Miriam who has been an amazing help through the planning. We are getting married 2020. We have visited the venue a couple of times and Miriam has been very accommodating. The attention we received from her has been great, and what was important to us was her knowledge of years of experience with everything entailing weddings. We are grateful. We thank you Miriam for helping us plan our dream wedding.
Reviewed On 10/04/2018 by dominic d
The service upon arrival was very unprofessional we arrived on time for our meeting and the sales rep Miriam said she had to finish up with her previous meeting. Upon her finishing she comes over 20 minutes later and tells us she has another me...
eting after us at 215pm and she just came to us at 150pm so well have to be quick. Then as my fiancée was describing how she wanted the our wedding she always shot down the ideas and made it the way she thought it should be done assuming almost like we had no idea what we were doing. All she did was go over pricing showed us only the inside of the building never showed us the outside. Then at the end just decided to walk away when we were talking (me and my fiancée) didn't even shake our hands or say good bye to move onto her next couple. Very rude and unprofessional would not recommend going there.
Reviewed On 9/21/2018 by Diana A
My husband and I celebrated our wedding reception at Bourne on September 15, 2018. At the risk of sounding cliche, it was simply...perfect. I proudly planned every detail of our wedding from the monogrammed cocktail napkins and personalized han...
d towels to the (perhaps overly) detailed diagram and direction sheet for how we wanted our photos lined up on the different mantels. Suffice it to say, I had a specific vision in mind. Our wedding reception was SO much more than I could ever have imagined! From the moment we met with Miriam, 15 or so months ago, we knew we were at a special place, and in great hands. Miriam was absolutely incredible throughout the whole process, incredibly attentive and super responsive to all of my questions and emails. She offered suggestions without at all being pushy and helped us to craft the perfect vision that we had in mind. As far as the day of the reception, Steve was INCREDIBLE. My husband and I met with Steve the week of the wedding to go over our timeline. We made a few tweaks to accommodate some specific requests and Steve made sure, the day of, that everything ran like clockwork! He managed to coordinate everything without us ever feeling rush, and is so proficient at what he does that the guests were never the wiser. We truly felt like royalty! There is not a single moment we would change about our wedding, which is in no small part the result of Steve and his team. Nicolette, the bridal assistant, was also fantastic. She made sure our glasses were always replenished, that we always had everything we needed and that we were happy. We are so blessed to have had the most picturesque wedding and are so grateful to Steve and the Lessing’s team for making our wedding a day we will never, ever forget! With much gratitude, Diana & Matt Auer
Reviewed On 9/17/2018 by Kristin S
My husband and I had a great experience with Bourne Mansion! The venue is absolutely beautiful and was our only choice when we began looking at venues. Miriam and Steve were both a pleasure to work with! We planned our wedding with Miriam in o...
nly 6 months and she was excellent in helping us every step of the way from her vendor recommendations, to special details and what was worth spending a little extra money and other things we could do without to save some money. Steve was also super organized and went over our wedding day timeline with us a few days before. He had our whole evening down to the minute so everything ran smoothly and we were truly able to enjoy the day with no worries at all. Steve was also great with our parents getting them anything needed throughout the night. Our bridal attendant Brianna was also amazing she always had drinks ready for my husband and I, bustled my dress and helped fix my hair halfway through the night. We received compliments for our guests, bridal party and parents about how great Steve and Brianna were at the wedding. Our ceremony was absolutely beautiful with views of the great south bay and the mansion behind us. The cocktail hour was outstanding from the views to the selection of food-raw bar, carving stations, pasta stations our guest were so impressed! They were very accommodating to vegan and gluten free! We loved that the ballroom doors are closed until the reception it was a huge surprise to all our guests to then enter the ballroom that is absolutely stunningly beautiful. Since our wedding, our guests have been raving about the food, service, drinks, and gorgeous venue.
Reviewed On 9/12/2018 by Kendra K
We were married at the Bourne Mansion on 8.31.18 and there are few words to describe how amazing our experience was aside from "outstanding" and just plain "perfect." I can confidently say that The Bourne exceeded expectations I did not even k...
now I had. From my very first phone call, Miriam put me at ease and was ALWAYS available with quick and creative answers to my questions. Steve was magnificent as a maitre'd; he was attentive to me and to my husband as well as our parents. He was always right there to make sure we were comfortable and having the best experience possible. The service was exceptional, the food was delicious, and all the staff were professional and friendly. I can't recommend this venue enough. I hope I am lucky enough to be a guest at a wedding here!!! Not one complaint or wish for something different. You will remember this experience forever.
Reviewed On 9/11/2018 by Pietra C
When my husband and I set foot in Bourne we knew it was the place for us. We were looking for someplace unique that could fit our huge Italian family and not feel like a catering hall. Working with Miriam was a dream - she's so kind and accommo...
dating and patient throughout the whole process. Steve was also great to work with. He ran a tight ship the day of our our wedding and helped smooth things over as if they never went awry in the first place. Our only suggestion for improvement is to have more valet to help the cars leave faster in the evening. The food was amazing! Our guests LOVED the experience and loved the food and the atmosphere. It was perfectly romantic. I'd highly recommend them!
Reviewed On 9/10/2018 by Samantha M
All we can say is Wow... we were married 9-8-18 at the Bourne Mansion and it couldn’t have been more perfect. We met with Miriam a year and a half before the wedding for the first time, and we never looked anywhere else. Nothing compares to the...
Bourne and what it has to offer. Miriam was an absolute pleasure to work with and I am sad that I won’t see her as often now that our wedding is over. There is not one negative thing that we can say about our experience with the Bourne Mansion. From the moment we met our maitre d Steve we were reassured once again that our wedding was going to be nothing short of spectacular. Steve has everything down perfectly and made everything run so smooth. Steve saw me with tears as the rain started and made sure I still had my dream outdoor wedding...he assured me that I had the choice on what to do and made sure that whatever I wanted is exactly what happened. Steve is beyond amazing, and made sure that we ate. You always hear stories of the bride and groom not being able to eat their meal, he sat us down with so much food, and also had the bridal suite stocked with cocktail hour food. The bridal attendant was also beyond amazing, she made me so comfortable and treated me like a friend, she was honestly one of the sweetest people I have met, always made sure I had a drink and food. I can go on and on about how amazing our experience was at the Bourne Mansion and I will recommend this venue over and over and over again. I can’t say thank you enough to all of the staff.
Reviewed On 9/05/2018 by Erin M
We were married at Bourne Mansion this July and could not have asked for a more perfect wedding day and venue! While I grew up on Long Island, I haven’t lived there for several years and was nervous about planning a large wedding from out of to...
wn. Miriam was amazing from the moment we met and really made us feel confident that not only could we pull off planning an amazing wedding from out of town, but that she’d be there along each step to help make it as easy and stress-free as possible. She was extremely responsive to any questions we had and had some helpful suggestions throughout the day-of planning and vendor hiring process. I honestly don’t know how we would have done everything without her guidance! I also have to give major kudos to the maître d – From the initial meeting with Steve about a week before the wedding, it was immediately evident that he’s an expert in what he does and that we could trust him to make sure everything was run on schedule as planned. This was super important to us because we wanted to enjoy the wedding while also making sure we were eating, taking some evening pictures, tossing the bouquet, and having time to dance and spend time with family and friends instead of wondering what we should have scheduled next. We were never without food or a drink and honestly felt like royalty. His attention to detail is unmatched and it did not go unnoticed – as some other reviews have mentioned, I felt like he could read my mind with just a slight expression on my face from the other side of the room. Not only did we have an unbelievably beautiful wedding day that we’ll always remember, but so many friends and family members came up to us the night of the wedding and the weeks after to communicate how much they loved the venue, the food, and Steve specifically. And of course, the venue itself is BREATHTAKING whether you’re inside or outside. Our guests loved the included valet parking, being able to explore the gorgeous grounds before the ceremony and during cocktail hour, and getting to explore the different rooms as they opened throughout the evening. (While on the topic of different rooms, I would recommend adding the Viennese table during dessert if you can! The set-up is incredible and we received incredible feedback from our guests!) I could probably sit here and write several pages going over how pleased we were with everything leading up to the wedding and on the day-of. We simply can’t thank the entire team at Bourne enough for providing an absolutely unforgettable wedding day. I’d recommend them a thousand times over!
Reviewed On 8/26/2018 by Danielle D
My husband and I had a great experience with Bourne Mansion. From our first tour to our wedding day. First meeting with Miriam, who was beyond helpful every step on the way, guiding us through the whole process. She wasn't once a pushy or an an...
noying sales person but instead always helpful and knowledgeable making us feel good about every choice! She listened to the things we wanted and cared about and knew exactly how to make them work. She checked in throughout the planning and was so supportive and helpful! Next we need to share how great Steve was to have day of! We both agree we wouldn't know where the night would have been without him. He made sure everything ran smoothly from the timeliness of the night to simply always asking if we needed anything. He even read our minds without us saying anything and would bring drinks over if our glasses were empty or just simply check in. He made my husband and I feel so comfortable with him running things and he proved himself time and time again to be such an amazing maitre d. We were both so grateful for both Steve and Miriam and the whole crew day of! It was such a great day and everything ran smoothly because of all of their hard work and we owe them the biggest thank you for that. Lastly, I should add how beautiful the venue itself is. We were lucky to have our ceremony outside and then moved inside for the rest of the night. The grounds themselves are so well maintained and absolutely stunning. The second we walked inside when we were venue shopping we knew it was where we wanted to have our special day. The inside feels so elegant, like its out of a fairytale. This mixed with the amazing staff was a perfect combination for a great wedding. All in all we don't have a bad thing to say about Bourne Mansion. It was the best experience and we would highly recommend it to anyone who asked us.
Reviewed On 8/15/2018 by Samantha M
You know you picked the right venue when you’re getting almost as many compliments on the staff and coordinator (Steve) as you are on your ceremony and dress!!! I’m a bride and I’m currently sitting out in Aruba on day one of my honeymoon feeli...
ng the need to write this review- it was just that great. The Bourne Mansion, Steve Melita, and Miriam are absolutely AMAZING. From the planning and brainstorming of decorations, centerpieces and timeline to the day of party- EVERYTHING is handled for you to the point that you don’t have to think about anything except your groom and guests on your wedding day. Including when to get a drink and when you need an ice cold cloth to cool down from the dance floor. It’s just brought to you. From start to finish the wedding was perfect and while I could be biased, I’ve heard multiple times during the whirlwind of the weekend “That was the best wedding I’ve ever been to”. I’ll take some credit on vision but let me tell you, Steve is who you want in your corner! Everything was smooth, including coordinating with the photographers and DJ to when you cut the cake and how to make your entrance to get the right pictures. These people are veterans!! They’ve thought of it all. Outside of the overall atmosphere, the cocktail hour and room set-up according to our inventory and instructions was seamless and Catherine was there to bustle my dress and check on me without having to bug my mom and bridal party who were hosting. The guests are still reaching out talking about how cool the staff served dinner, how the bouquet from the balcony was so fun and the food from cocktail hour especially were spectacular and how they want to do it all over again. I can’t say enough about how glad we are we went with Bourne. For anyone planning a wedding- you will not be disappointed!!! My HUSBAND and I hope to attend a wedding here as a guest again!
Reviewed On 7/28/2018 by Priya L
For the amount of money my family spent here I expected the professionalism of the staff to be top notch which I didn’t find it to be and honestly a bit disappointed. Miriam was great, she is the point person for most of the wedding planning. S...
teve the mater dee who comes in the picture 10 days before your wedding I found to be extremely rough around the edges and mean. I felt like he likes to micro manage the day to what his expectations are and not really what you want as a couple. For someone who is so over protective about the time line, I felt the bridal attendants weren’t attending until told to do so and had bad attitudes like miserable to be there, then I felt we were taking pictures outside there was no one closing the doors and keeping them out so no one would see me ( the bride). During the reception Steve kept pulling me away and asking about the review I was giving instead of letting me enjoy my guests and the thousands of dollars I spent there. The alcohol selection was sub par for 300 a person you would expect better and was told it was possible until it wasn’t. And we ended up bringing our own in. The night was beautiful and unique and my guests had a great time but I was disappointed in the staff and my expectations weren’t really met by them.
Reviewed On 7/26/2018 by Erin M
My daughter was recently married at Bourne Mansion in Oakdale. This venue was simply exceptional! From the gorgeous outdoor ceremony on the great lawn overlooking the water to the beautiful mansion rooms and breathtaking ballroom, it was truly...
an incredible day! The bride and groom as well as myself all live out of state now, so planning a wedding back home in NY was quite a challenge. Without Miriam's guidance and support, I don't believe we could have pulled off such a perfect day. She is really terrific! Very responsive and so very helpful. Working with her was a pleasure. When the big day came, Steve was running the show. Could not have asked for a better person to be in charge. He is clearly the best at what he does. He ensured that everything ran like clockwork and everyone was having a great time, especially the bride and groom! I couldn't believe how many guests commented to me about how wonderful Steve was! All of the staff, food and drink were great! I highly recommend Bourne Mansion! The day was like a dream.... Thanks so much, Bourne Mansion!
Reviewed On 7/23/2018 by Beccah C
We got married at Bourne Mansion on May 27, 2018 and our wedding day was truly the best day of our lives. Everything about Bourne Mansion is first class. Working with Miriam, Steve, and Jake was wonderful. We first met Miriam during our initial...
venue tour over a year before our wedding. She sat down with us, answered all of our questions, and helped us create an outline (including the cost of other vendors) for our wedding. I was an out of town bride, so I had a lot of concern about the difficulties of planning a wedding from across the country. From our initial meeting to our wedding day, Miriam was there answering my constant emails and phone calls and alleviated all of my concerns. She is truly amazing to work with. The week of our wedding, we met with Steve who helped us put together our final timeline. He took care of any of our last minute jitters and gave us the confidence we needed that everything was under control going into our wedding day. Jake was our Maitre'D on the day of our wedding. I could talk about how amazing Jake is ALL day. From the moment I arrived at the mansion, to the second my new husband and I left in our getaway car, Jake ensured that the entire day was executed perfectly. He worked with all of our vendors to ensure that myself and my husband were taking the time to enjoy ourselves and really be present in our celebration. He made sure that we did not want for ANYTHING the entire day/night. Not only did he take perfect care of us as Bride and Groom, but he also treated our families like royalty. We are so grateful that he was a part of our wedding day. Our guests were amazed by the beauty of this venue and the amazing food. The staff was professional and every guest was taken care of throughout the night. We had people coming up to us all night telling us what an amazing time they were having and how perfect everything was. Not only is the Bourne Mansion a beautiful wedding venue, but the staff is truly second to none. We highly recommend Bourne Mansion for a dream wedding!!
Reviewed On 7/16/2018 by Jennifer G
Our wedding at Bourne Mansion on May 5, 2018 was fairy tale-level perfection. We adore Miriam, who helped us every step of the way with advice, options and news at the venue. Steve is just another level of Maitre D', you have to see it to belie...
ve it - he manages a team that offers a 100% seamless wedding experience. They take care of everything. If I even imagined wanting a glass of champagne, it would magically appear in front of me. If I forgot where I was supposed to be in 15 minutes, he was already there reminding me what was coming next.. I don't know how else to describe it, but the way the Bourne Mansion team executes an event is something incredible to witness. The mansion is absolutely gorgeous and unlike any other venue we visited (and we took quite the tour around Long Island). Honestly, I want to live there and/or become Miriam's booking assistant just to be able to hang out there more. It is a luxurious, elegant place to have a wedding. The food was fantastic. Everyone was blown away by the beautiful grounds. I don't know what else to say other than I hope someone I know has a wedding there so that I can go back and experience it as a guest. Amazing!
Reviewed On 7/10/2018 by Julie D
My wedding was 6/30/18 and it was absolutely perfect! The venue is breathtaking. Our cocktail hour was on the water, with beautiful views, and amazing food. Guests are still raving about the raw bar, sushi, carved meets, etc. Miriam was so help...
ful and available with any questions and suggestions I had, at all times. She made it so fun and exciting to plan. Steve was excellent! He provided a game plan for my husband and I as well as my bridal party. He would pull my husband and I aside during the wedding to cool us off with cold towels, bring us ice cold water on the dance floor, and always made sure we had drinks and food at our fingertips. It was our dream day thanks to them. The grounds are beautiful and well kept. I had my dream wedding! I highly recommend the Bourne Mansion. It's exquisite. Thank you Steve and Miriam!
Reviewed On 7/09/2018 by Annie N
I recently attended a wedding at the Bourne Mansion it one of the best experiences I have ever had. The venue is absolutely beautiful and it's a perfect setting for a picture perfect wedding. The staff was friendly and attentive. They were ri...
ght there to answer questions and refill our drinks. The bartenders were on point, friendly, and knowledgeable. STEVE ABOVE ALL WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST ASSETS TO THE EVENING. He runs a tight ship and ensured that everything was going smoothly and efficiently. He definitely added to the evening to make it a great experience for all parties involved. His hospitality and management took this event above and beyond. Here's to you Bourne Mansion and especially to you, Steve! Thanks for a great night!
Reviewed On 7/01/2018 by Bob W
My sons wedding was held at the Bourne Mansion on 6/28/18. From start to finish the evening was handled with professionalism and expert care. The beauty of the venue was matched by the exquisite food and service. Maitre’ D Steve and Bridal As...
sistant Catherine, went above and beyond to attend to all of the needs of the wedding party, from arrival at the venue to our departure following the reception. Due to the uncertainty of the weather, we decided to move the ceremony indoors last minute and Steve made the transition happen quickly and smoothly. I highly recommend the Bourne Mansion for your family wedding. The expectations of the bride and groom were exceeded. We received rave reviews from family and friends in attendance.

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