Exeter Inn

The Exeter Inn provided offsite catering for our wedding this June. They presented a beautiful display of local cheeses and charcuterie as well as a bruschetta station and salads. Everything was beautifully set and our guests loved having local options for stationary apps. I would highly recommend using The Exeter Inn to anyone looking for wedding or event catering!

I grew up in Exeter and knew when I got engaged, I would want to party at the ol' Exeter Inn. The inn is beautiful, the food was great, the garden courtyard perfect. But the five stars here are for all the truly wonderful people who work at the inn that were so kind and so amazing on the day of -and days leading up to- our wedding. Laura, our wedding coordinator, worked to make everything perfect. She even ordered me kumquats! KUMQUATS, people. I loved my wedding day, and will definitely use the Exeter Inn for my next wedding.

I cannot say enough about The Exeter Inn and how wonderful everyone was before, during and after our daughter's wedding. Laura, the wedding planner, was always available, knowledgeable, kind, understanding and accommodating. The Inn was beautifully decorated (the wedding was on New Year's Eve). Everyone from the front desk personnel to the wait staff to the bartenders was top notch. Every dinner was served with grace, was hot and cooked perfectly. Many of our guests stayed at the inn overnight in their comfortable the rooms with freshly baked cookies on their pillows and all. I highly recommend The Exeter Inn for your wedding. We had 94 guests and everything fit just fine.

My wedding was everything that I ever could have hoped for. Sherri was amazing and went above and beyond in every way. She assisted wherever needed no matter the task. All of my guests mentioned how fantastic the food was as well as the venue itself! The venue was perfect for our 80 guests. It was very intimate and accommodated our needs. Many guests stayed at the Inn that evening and we enjoyed a fabulous brunch the next day in Epoch. The staff was phenomenal from the servers in the restaurant to the front desk reception. The Exeter Inn was a perfect choice for our wedding! I would recommend it to anyone!

I couldn't have more good things to say about this venue and the people who work there and helped plan our special day. I'd highly recommend The Exeter Inn to anyone planning an event or wedding. We already plan on having our 50th Anniversary party there!

We wanted to write and thank the Exeter Inn for, well, EVERYTHING. We were married there last weekend. The Inn Staff was wonderful, the food was amazing and Sherri Ferns took care of every last detail right down to helping bustle my dress when it wouldn't work. We wanted for nothing the entire day. The chef created the most amazing dishes at our request. We had the perfect New England Wedding. Thank you to the front desk staff for dealing with our gift bags The Exeter Inn is a perfect location for your wedding.

I had my September 2013 wedding at the Exeter Inn and could not be more pleased with the choice. With about 75 attendees, the Inn was the perfect size to accommodate our group. The staff was very easy to work with and helped us tremendously as we planned the wedding from another state. Sherri in particular was an absolute joy to work with. She was experienced and professional but also very warm and enthusiastic. Exeter is lucky to have her! The event spaces, including the courtyard, worked perfectly for our wedding. The Inn staff was fantastic, as was the food! I highly recommend the Exeter Inn as a wedding venue.

The Exeter Inn has recently experienced some turnover. In the middle of my wedding planning, I was contacted by a new event coordinator who would be taking over my event. I have to say that the only reason my wedding was great was because of the work that I did. The event coordinator (Director of Sales, Sherri) either does not understand her job or is just not good at it. She left the wedding (without telling us) after only two hours, leaving her staff to fend for themselves. Things that we had specifically asked for were not executed. The staff did not know what we had asked for and apparently were not told. Over $200 of desserts that we requested be passed by servers were not even brought out. We found them at the end of the reception, tucked away in a room, wasted. All in all, The Exeter Inn is a beautiful venue and the wedding was great. However, they need to hire a new Director of Sales.

I grew up near the Inn and had always thought it was an amazing location. We made the decision to have our event there because of the service and value provided. Everything was wonderful and I received tons of compliments on our reception

We want to take this opportunity to express our thanks and gratitude to Shannon Cote for making our daughter's wedding such a memorable event. From the first time we contacted her, through the months of planning and coordination, to the final event, her professionalism, accessibility and accommodating demeanor made planning our daughter's wedding reception a wonderful experience. The delicious food, the incredible service and the welcoming atmosphere of the Exeter Inn was referred to by our guests, who came from all over the country, as “perfect” and we certainly agree. In addition, the personal touches such as meeting us at the entrance of the Inn, allowing us to extend the cocktail hour and attending to our every need, exceeded our expectations. The bride and groom especially appreciated how wonderfully they were treated. This was evident both at the reception and by the personal touches found in their room. Because of the wonderful experience that we and our guests had, we highly recommend Shannon, her staff and The Exeter Inn to anyone considering having a reception there.

My husband and I got married in June 2011, the day was a bit rainy but everything else was just perfect! Shannon, along with all of the staff at the Inn, made sure that our guests were comfortable and had everything they needed throughout the weekend. The Inn gave our wedding the personal feel we were seeking. New England charm at it's finest. The food was wonderful, all of our guests commented on how nicely the presentation was. Shannon made sure their were a few surprises and truly made our experience simply perfect!

We decided on the Exeter Inn because we wanted an Inn setting where we could get ready and have the ceremony, reception, and stay all in one place! Shannon and Tom were very accommodating and helped us through the entire process. Our wedding day was perfect. The ceremony was in the courtyard and then our small wedding group had dinner in the Exeter Room. The food and service were absolutely fantastic. The staff catered to our needs and took care of so many little things that our wedding day was very low stress. We wholeheartedly recommend the Exeter Inn to any couple looking for a one stop venue to celebrate your big day.

I had an amazing time on my wedding day. The food was amazing. The location is gorgeous & looks great photographs. Shannon was always pleasant to work with. My only complaint would be that our bar was left unattended a number of times.

When we considered a venue to hold our wedding The Exeter Inn was exactly what we were looking for. The Inn has very classy atmosphere with a personal feel. We loved being able to use the garden outside for the ceremony and then have dinner and dancing inside their beautiful ballroom. Shannon, the wedding coordinator was such a pleasure to work with as well as all the staff involved with our day. Everyone really made a huge effort to make sure everything was set up and taken care of just how we envisioned it. The food was absolutely amazing!! A definite 5 star restaurant with a great selection of oeuvres and main courses. Looking back on our wedding day, there is nothing we have changed or added. The Exeter Inn truly made our wedding day everything we wanted.

We hosted our wedding reception at The Exeter Inn. We had an evening reception in early October. Everything about our event was perfect. We chose to use the lovely outdoor courtyard space for cocktail hour, and then to move inside for dinner and dancing. This worked for us, but using so many spaces did add up in terms of cost, just something to be aware of! Shannon Cote and her team were very attentive and helped ensure that everything ran smoothly. The food and service were everything we expected them to be and more. My husband and I had booked a room at the Inn for the wedding night, and we were delighted to walk in and see it decorated with fresh flowers and some decor from our reception. Even more exciting was the tray of assorted desserts from our event, and a few slices of wedding cake and a small split of champagne! It was so cute, and such a nice way to wind down from a long and wonderful day! The following morning our parent's hosted a breakfast at the Inn for our guests and once again everything was great. The staff was friendly and accomodating and the food selection was perfect for the morning after a late night. There were even little "to-go" boxes put out for people who had to get on the road, but wanted to take a muffin for the ride! I would highly recommend The Exeter Inn as a wedding reception venue. It was exactly what we were looking for, and overall we are very happy with the service we received!

SHannon was just great with all the details for my ceremony & wedding reception. Bob was just fantastic too. All the staff treated my wedding guests like royalty. The food was just wonderful. Many compliments from my guests. I would highly recomend the Exeter Inn for your ceremony outside and reception inside!

We just had our wedding 2-26-11 and it was amazing! Every piece of planning to the actual day was taken care of with the coordinator and other Inn directors. The staff were one step ahead of us the entire way and took excellent care of my husband and I, our family and guests the entire time. I would definately recommend this venue to everyone!

I had my wedding at The Exeter Inn on February 5, 2011. I had looked at a lot of wedding venues, but none of them had everything I was looking for. I had heard about The Exeter Inn and decided to take a look. After one visit, I knew this is where I had to have my wedding. The elegance, charm and New England feel of the inn was exactly what I was looking for. I met with Shannon Cote, the Catering Sales Manager at the inn and meeting with her confirmed I had made the right decision. Shannon was so wonderful to work with. She is very professional & organized and yet I felt like I had known her for years. As my wedding day arrived, I had no idea how spectacular everything would turn out. Every aspect of our day was perfect. I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience. The food was amazing. The staff was amazing. The day was everything I could have dreamed of. If I could do it all over again – I wouldn’t change a thing. Everyone at the inn strives to make your event the most beautiful and incredible experience you could ever imagine. Thank you so much for making the day one that I will never forget.

We got married here on October 30th 2010, and everything was amazing. Shannon, our event manager, was helpful and attentive throughout the entire process. She handled everything beautifully, and is extremely knowledgeable. The rest of the staff was friendly as well. The little surprises, including a display in the bridal suite of our favoriet candies and drinks upon arrival, and then a lovely surprise display of chocolate covered strawberries and champagne after the reception, were wonderful. I can't say enough good things about the Exeter Inn. We had our ceremony and reception there, and we couldn't have asked for a better day!

What a great venue for a New England wedding. The function rooms are interesting and spacious. There were plenty of rooms for out of town guests. The staff was very accommodating. All of my guests commented on how wonderful the food was. All in all, I give them 5 stars. Linda