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Grove at Briar Barn Inn

4.8
(67)
best-of-weddings

101 Main Street, Rowley, MA

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About This Vendor

Celebrate a New Tradition

Grove at Briar Barn Inn is an elegant countryside wedding venue located in Rowley, MA. The rustic charm of a custom white post-and-beam barn makes the picture-perfect backdrop for a memorable wedding in any season. Ideally suited for weddings of 80 to 100 guests, Grove at Briar Barn Inn provides the planning services of a dedicated team, all equipment, and our renowned catering as part of each wedding package. This full-service approach makes planning seamless, allowing our couples to relax and enjoy the wedding experience. Grove at Briar Barn Inn hosts weddings and events year-round in three different wedding seasons. Our Peak Season is from May-October, the Off-Peak Season in November, December, and April, and finally our Winter Season from January-March. Wedding receptions in our barn have a maximum capacity of 100 guests in all seasons. The 30 spacious guest rooms at Briar Barn Inn are within walking distance to our ceremony and reception locations in the barn. Our clients love the seamless transition from getting ready in a comfortable guest room or wedding suite to walking to the ceremony and entering the celebration- each location steps away from the next!

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 100
Settings
Barn, Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Other Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Wedding Design, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner

Grove at Briar Barn Inn Reviews

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Reviewed On 4/03/2022 by Tara M
My husband and I got married at Briar Barn Inn on 3/19/22 and it was truly the best day of our lives!! From the beautiful inn where we spent the weekend to the warm and inviting ambiance of the venue and then the food and drinks that we were ab...
le to enjoy, the experience was incredible. The most stand out part of the weekend and weeks leading up to our day was our coordinator, Emily. I really can’t put into words how grateful I am to Emily. She put me at ease the first meeting I had with her which is not easy as a bride-ha! Emily was easy to communicate with and always very responsive, especially to my 100 emails making last minute changes the day before. Unbeknownst to me, days before the wedding, she even kindly helped my dad with a video he prepared to play after his speech. When I approached my dad about the video he told me it wouldn’t have been possible without Emily’s help. The video was one of the best moments of the wedding as I was in tears and I am so thankful to have chosen a venue and given a coordinator who genuinely cares about these moments. Emily even remembered my husband doesn’t drink and made sure to provide me with our signature cocktail and him with our signature mocktail right after the ceremony, along with a tray of our hors d’oeuvre so we could eat and have a moment by ourselves before cocktail hour and the reception. Everyone has continued to rave about the food-even the pickiest people said it was the best food they’ve ever had! Our guests were blown away by how beautiful the venue was and how amazing all the staff was. There were so many thoughtful and special touches from start to finish and I am so grateful to everyone that made our wedding the most incredible day of our lives. Thank you so so much Briar Barn Inn but especially Emily who was the MVP of the entire experience!
Reviewed On 8/11/2022 by Sarah S
We had our wedding reception at the Briar Barn Inn this past weekend on 8/6/22 and we were overjoyed with the experience! It was an amazing experience from start to finish and we cannot say enough good things about Emily. She was so attentive t...
o our needs and all the personal touches that we wanted to have throughout the day. It was truly a pleasure to work with her and to have our wedding at the perfect venue since we had our ceremony in my parent's backyard in Rowley. We would highly recommend the Briar Barn Inn to couples.
Reviewed On 8/06/2022 by Meghan D
My husband and I got married here on 7/30/22, Don’t think twice, book them! The entire experience from booking with Jenna to our actual wedding day coordinated by Julia was a seamless fun process. Every email was answered, most within the hour,...
and we had no doubt going into our day that it was going to be anything short of perfect. Julia nailed it, down to every tiny detail. I always hear how stressful wedding planning is but I would do it 100x over with them, it was stress free and the entire day was relaxed, fun and ran perfectly down to the minute because of her. Our vision was by far exceeded for the day and we couldn’t be more thankful to Julia and the entire Briar Barn/ Grove staff!
Reviewed On 7/18/2022 by Courtney C
Got married here on 6/18 and we were so happy with how everything turned out. We loved the venue itself, but what sold us was that everything could be all on-site - the ceremony, the reception, and lodging. We worked with Emily as our day of co...
ordinator. From our very first meeting with her, we knew she was organized and easy to communicate with. She made sure everything was exactly as we envisioned. This venue and experience was everything we could have imagined for our special day and more.
Reviewed On 7/15/2022 by Cecilia J
We got married at BBI on 07/09/2022. Everything was perfect! From the pre-wedding coordination to the food and service on the day of the wedding, all details were cared for and Alyssa was a pleasure to work with, even accommodating for last min...
ute changes. The venue was perfect as we had a lot of out of the country guests. The food was outstanding, not sure how they managed to have that many filet mignons cooked so perfectly! We loved the place since the first time we saw it and love it even more after the event. We hope to come back for our anniversary!
Reviewed On 7/08/2022 by Emma G
We got married here in May. While we loved the space and the food, we were somewhat disappointed with the logistics on the day of the wedding. It felt as though the staff at the venue over promised and under delivered. For example, we were told...
(even the day before) that we could pick up our wedding decor the morning after the wedding. In reality, our wedding coordinator made us take our decor the night of our wedding as we were saying goodbye to our guests. This was a bit chaotic and not what we had been promised. It should be noted that this was immediately following my 88 year old grandmother passing out (Not anyone’s fault of course, but I feel as though the timing was insensitive). At meetings with our coordinator prior to the wedding, we were told that she would walk us through the ceremony and help us prepare on the morning of the wedding. This was not the case. We had to make a change to the schedule because we were behind schedule, but our coordinator never told us that we were at risk of running behind. In fact, she is the one who decided to delay the ceremony. Lastly, an oversight was made with seat assignments at the ceremony. I had expressed to our coordinator many times (and in writing) that my family is particularly small. Instead of seating my family members in the front row, she did not allow them to sit in the front. So, the very front row on the bride’s side was empty except for one seat. When asked prior to walking if everyone was properly seated, she assured me that they were. All in all, we had a wonderful day. However, these oversights and changes in agreed upon plans felt insensitive and insincere. Because of this, I would hesitate to recommend this venue to family and friends.
Reviewed On 7/06/2022 by Sarah C
My husband and I got married at the Briar Barn Inn on 4/30/22. Right after we toured the space, we knew it was the perfect venue for our special day. It was a great size for our wedding of around 75 guests. One of the items that really sold it ...
to us was being able to have all aspects of our wedding in one location - lodging, ceremony, and reception. We had quite a few out of town guests, and everyone loved having this. We weren't matched with a planner right away, which did have me a little worried, however, anytime I reached out, the team was responsive and helpful with any of my questions. We got matched with our planner, Julia, about 8 weeks before our wedding. Julia truly was amazing! She was very organized, helped me with whatever came up, and was always cheerful. She definitely made the experience easier throughout the months leading up to the wedding. The weekend of the wedding was couldn’t have gone better. Myself and the girls got ready in our Grand King Suite which was a great space. There was gorgeous natural light which was ideal for hair, make-up, and photographs. It was also large enough for all of us, which was about 10 in total. My husband and the guys got ready in the bridal suite above the Grove as it was available at 2pm. The suite also overlooks the courtyard, which is where we had our first look. This was awesome to have as the bridesmaids and moms were able to watch and get a video of the first look which was a bonus to have. The ceremony was on-site and outside which was beautiful. We rented the golden arch for the ceremony that was then utilized for our sweetheart table inside for dinner. The food and beverage during the cocktail hour and the reception were delicious. Julia helped to keep everything on schedule during the reception so we had plenty of time to party after dinner and speeches. Overall, our wedding was glorious and I would recommend the Briar Barn Inn to anyone. Between the beautiful reception venue, outdoor ceremony location, courteous and responsive staff, and comfy inn, it really is the perfect spot to get married.
Reviewed On 7/03/2022 by Shelby H
Perfect venue for our intimate wedding!! We loved the convenience of having everything at one location, and so did our guests! Delicious food and beautiful “rustic” charm throughout the inn and the barn. Our wedding coordinator Alyssa went abov...
e and beyond to meet all our requests! She was incredibly communicative and timely. We would highly recommend BBI !!
Reviewed On 6/21/2022 by Josephine P
We got married at Briar Barn Inn on 6/4/22 and we're so happy we chose this venue. Our wedding was everything we wanted it to be. Emily, our wedding coordinator (through the venue) went above and beyond. She was so easy to work with and so o...
n top of everything during the months leading up to our wedding. The day of our wedding, she paid attention to details we didn't even think of. She made sure everything looked great and went super smoothly. Our family and wedding party were even commenting on what a great job she did. Aside from Emily, Briar Barn is a beautiful venue and perfect if you want to have a more intimate wedding. The food was amazing and the servers were super attentive and accommodating. They have chocolate chip cookies that our guests are still talking about. We would choose Briar Barn Inn to have our wedding at over and over again and cant wait to go back for special occasions.
Reviewed On 6/15/2022 by Patrick F
Four months after our wedding and guests are still raving about the food and how nice the venue looked. They were such a pleasure to work with and treating our guests very well.
Reviewed On 6/05/2022 by Brian S
Words do not express how perfect our experience was with Grove. We had the absolute perfect wedding and owe all of that to Julia, our wedding coordinator. Immediately after our first meeting with Julia, we knew she would make our vision and d...
etails come alive. Through Julia, Grove was more than accomodating to add drinks that incorporated my partner's culture and was prepared with a pivot plan for the inclement weather. Luckily the space is absolutely beautiful for an indoor ceremony and guests loved the intimacy of the ceremony. Every guest raved about the food - especially the corn bisque and statler chicken breast - we saw so many empty plates! To top off everything the cookies were an absolute hit and the late-night churros were to die for! We especially appreciated being sent back with some cookies and churros! We added a brunch for the next morning in the bramble house and it was the icing on the cake - highly recommend adding the brunch. Having the inn right on site made the whole weekend more memorable as we were able to spend the weekend reconnecting with our family and friends. We honestly can say there was not a single flaw.
Reviewed On 5/26/2022 by Kim K
Briar Barn Inn was the first wedding venue we looked at and pretty immediately knew it was the one for us. We loved being able to have our guests stay on site, making it easy for them to get to (and enjoy!) the ceremony and reception. Leading u...
p to our date, the BBI team was great to work with - from accommodating ever-changing plans due to covid, to answering questions, to keeping us informed about next steps. The day of, the execution was flawless. I didn't have to worry about a thing and felt comfortable leaving everything in the team's hands. Almost a year later, we continue to get compliments from friends and family about how much they enjoyed the charming venue and the amazing food.
Reviewed On 5/24/2022 by Brian P
The venue is as gorgeous as the pictures demonstrate. The food is delicious and the chef is more than willing to work with any requests. The staff are very accommodating and responsive to last minute questions/requests. The only two construc...
tive comment we can make are 1) That we requested to do a bouquet toss and provided the bouquet to our day-of coordinator, but it unfortunately was never scheduled/announced during the reception. 2) We provided a lot of the decor for the reception (including handmade artificial flowers) which unfortunately were damaged when packaged by the staff at the end of the night. If we were to do it all over again, we would certainly choose this location and spend more time with our day-of coordinator to help make the process even more seamless.
Reviewed On 5/19/2022 by Molly W
We got married at Briar Barn Inn this past weekend in May & had an incredible experience, it was truly the best weekend! What we loved from the moment we saw the property was that we could have a full weekend with our family & friends staying o...
n the same property that both the ceremony & reception would be. It felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. The team at Briar Barn Inn, including our coordinator Emily, helped to make the wedding planning experience significantly less stressful. By having a day of coordinator as part of your package you have someone to ask all your questions & help to manage the details with you to bring everything you want to life. As an LGBTQ+ couple, they made us feel so welcome & they supported us through our entire planning journey. We couldn't be happier with our experience & highly recommend you considering them for your wedding!
Reviewed On 5/11/2022 by Kelsey H
Reading these reviews has me thinking we would have had a better experience with a different coordinator. Was told she does the vast majority of her events at the other location. Felt very bottom of the barrel and in no way a priority. PROS -...
Beautiful Venue! Ceremony backdrop and the Inn provide a truly beautiful setting -Inn rooms are beautiful and cozy! -Homemade cookies for dessert are fantastic, as well as the majority of the food! CONS -She MADE my elderly florist come back the night of the wedding (ended at 11pm), to get all rentals and remove everything off the property due to another wedding the next day. This was preposterous and I felt awful for her. -Nuts were served to people marked explicitly nut free -Gluten was served to people marked as gluten free - The COMPLETE wrong chicken dish was served as an entre. I have custom menus that were printed at every seat that didn't match. It was embarrassing. They gave me a $200 credit for the confusion although they tried to make it a gift card. -Put favors out in entryway after everyone walked into reception, but very few people left that way so nobody took them.. waste of money -Waiting to walk down the aisle and have to remove my guest book myself as it was still boxed and would've been overlooked. Also had to move all the menus as they were not displayed how they were intended to as previously discussed in a meeting with coordinator -Didn't put forks out with the cake and refused to serve it to peoples seats...more wasted money -Didn't give specific gluten free desserts to GF guests, I myself had to run into the kitchen to get them as GF guests were leaving and saw all workers in there gabbing. -The included votive candles were not put out as requested -During our walk through before we chose the venue, we were told we could take away some outdoor dining tables to achieve a more cocktail vibe.. after committing, we were told this was not an option, which made it look like a casual outdoor restaurant with little walking room for an 80 person wedding. -Was also told at walk through we could bring a sentimental bottle of wine for just us Bride & Groom to enjoy, was later told this was not allowed. -Was told we were at nearly complete max at 80 people (some people had to move for others to get out of their chairs), yet they advertise as being able to fit 100. -No ability for head table, sweetheart only. -Received a lot of push back from the Inn on room block and requirements of guests. Teresa ending up helping and making everything right but it wasn't a smooth process. I believe this venue was created as a rehearsal space and lodging for their Willowdale Estate location.. and therefor wasn't built to host 100 person weddings in addition to being a free standing Inn. The restaurant is closed if guests come a night early or stay and extra night, as they have an event planned . All in all it wasn't an awful experience, but I truly feel it should have been more personalized and smoother for the money spent. I understand coordinators are not wedding planners, but ours dropped the ball many times. For what was the most expensive, most important day of our lives thus far, we were made to feel as we were just another wedding in their books. I had to have my hands on too many things day of that shouldn't have to burden the bride. Maybe a slight feeling of a false advertisement on behalf of the venue.
Response from the Vendor on 05/16/2022
Thank you for this detailed review, Kelsey. We do apologize that you did not receive the level of service you were expecting on your wedding day. For many of our clients, the relationship with our event coordinators is crucial, and it’s disappo...
inting to hear that some of the details you anticipated were not as you expected. We will continue to improve our communication and training of our event staff so they can uphold the great reputation we’ve established and the care we put into each event. Although it is difficult to hear that you are dissatisfied, we sincerely appreciate your feedback.
Reviewed On 4/05/2022 by Gisella D
The best wedding planner! Jeannine is not only an amazing talented professional, she’s also such a cool person. She made the whole process of planning my wedding fun and stress free. From every vendor she recommended to every small detail, eve...
rything was so amazing. I can’t get over of how perfect our wedding day was! Jeannine, we are forever grateful!
Reviewed On 4/04/2022 by Jodi I
We got married here a couple days ago and it was amazing! The food, the staff & the ambiance are absolute perfection. More specifically, our day of wedding coordinator Emily was so helpful!! She made sure the venue was decorated as we envisione...
d, we had drinks in our hands, we were fed, and running according to schedule all day and night. We amongst our guests were so well taken care of. I would recommend this venue to everyone!! Can’t wait to go back for a quick get away or bite to eat 😊
Reviewed On 3/31/2022 by Erin K
We looked at Grove before we even got engaged as a dream venue and we were lucky enough to actually live it!! We had the best experience with the employees at Grove, from the initial tour, tasting, before wedding day planning, and on the actual...
day! Special shout out to Julia who truly made the day easy and stress free! If you can request her as your coordinator definitely do!! And I can’t stress this enough, get the dates for one of your passed appetizers!!!! They are soooo good!!
Reviewed On 3/30/2022 by Kayla C
The Briar Barn Inn is truly beautiful in every aspect that couples are looking for in a wedding venue. It's a venue that encompasses everything all at one site. It was the only wedding venue that we looked at. I knew from the beginning that thi...
s was the place for our wedding. We got married on 5/31/2021, after canceling our original date of 2/13/2021 due to covid, we had the most magical day, as expected. The Briar Barn Inn was so accommodating and understanding when we had to choose a new date. They made the process easy. That Monday when we finally said "I do", it was everything we thought it would be and more.
Reviewed On 3/08/2022 by Josh H
We loved the Briar Barn and Emily was terrific! She was easy to work with and understood the endless tasks/questions that were on our list. It was such a pleasure to work with her and to fully be able to enjoy our wedding and not have to worry...
about a thing. She worked seamlessly with our other vendors. We initially discovered Briar Barn from the Phantom Gourmet for the food of the Grove and ended up falling in love with the Inn and and atmosphere and the food terrific. We couldn’t have been happier with our experience. We had the perfect winter wedding.
Reviewed On 1/14/2022 by Brittnay A
This review is two years in the making, and I cannot believe I am finally able to write it. Two years ago, my husband and I walked into Briar Barn Inn and fell in love. The small, intimate charm of a place being rustic, old fashioned and modern...
all wrapped out into one was my selling point. We booked our wedding, but did not expect what was to come next. In order to share how amazing this venue truly is I have to share our story leading up to the wedding. We were set to get married last January, but then COVID happened. Before the wedding, Briar Barn Inn and our wedding coordinators endlessly worked with us to make sure we were “COVID friendly” and everyone was safe and guidelines were followed. However, 10 days before the wedding, a wrench was thrown in our wedding plans as the indoor capacity for weddings went from 25 to 10 people. There was no way we could only have 10 people. Briar was exceptional in understanding what we were going through, offered to postpone our wedding with our same wedding package to the next year since we wanted a winter wedding. They kept in contact with me to make sure all our rooms at the Inn were switched over, and all our wedding plans remained the same. It was absolutely astounding the communication and level of professionalism Briar had. You can tell they plan a lot of weddings, because they have everything down to a tee! This year, we finally made it! Our wedding day was wonderful, amazing, incredible, whatever you want to call it Briar made it that way! Julia, our day of coordinator knew exactly the vision I wanted and I didn’t even need to explain it to her much. She made sure everything ran seamlessly. I work in veterinary medicine, and she didn’t care that we were a quirky couple who made a lot of our wedding decor focused on our dogs. She made it look so beautiful. All our guest were also raving about how amazing the Grove was, and the food!! Every guest said it was to die for! Our bartender was also amazing and so great to our guests! It was a magical, snowy winter day and it was everything we could dreamed of. Thank you Briar Barn for being there for the last two years making all our wedding dreams come true. I couldn’t thank you all enough!
Reviewed On 1/08/2022 by Michael G
Grove is AMAZING! My partner & I decided to throw our wedding together in just about a month due to some unforeseen circumstances in our family, and we got incredibly lucky that Grove had a cancellation due to COVID on a Saturday night during t...
he timeframe when we wanted to have it. We loved the pictures we saw online, but we loved the venue even more when we visited it in person. It was truly meant to be. Jenna in sales was very helpful and thorough answering all of our questions quickly and she understood time was of the essence. Once we booked, we worked with Jeannine as our coordinator who was absolutely wonderful! The amount of details that had to be sorted out quickly was overwhelming but Jeannine was on top of all of it. She guided us from her own experience so we knew what worked well and what didn't, and it helped us tremendously in our planning process. At one point we were having a hard time locking down a photographer & DJ due to our quick timeframe, and Jeannine promptly contacted all of Grove's preferred vendors to see if anyone could help. Within a day, we had a wonderful photographer and amazing DJ. Jeannine went the extra mile to accommodate all of our requests, she was present for our entire event from start to finish, and she went out of her way to make sure things were set up properly and perfectly for us. Walking in to the venue prior to the reception and seeing it all set up absolutely took our breath away. It was more beautiful than we ever imagined it would be and we can't thank Jeannine and all the staff at Grove enough for their hard work. The servers and bartender were wonderful, the food was DELICIOUS (we are still getting comments months later on one of the dishes we chose), and the venue is so beautiful you just can't go wrong. We highly recommend Grove for your event and we will be forever grateful for all they did to make our day absolutely perfect!
Reviewed On 1/07/2022 by Elyse C
We had our wedding at the Grove/ Briar Barn Inn on NYE this year and it was absolutely perfect! Every detail was executed flawlessly. We worked with Alyssa during the planning process and I could not have asked for a better coordinator, she an...
swered every question I had (which at times) was a lot. She assured me I had nothing to worry about with all my food allergies and the relief of that was a huge deal to me. She made every wish of mine come true!! Our guests continue to rave to us about our day and express the food, cookies, drinks, staff and Inn were amazing and all plan to go back. I would suggest the Grove/ Briar Barn 10 out of 10 times and can’t wait to go back to celebrate more special occasions, as it holds a very special place in our heart!
Reviewed On 1/07/2022 by Courtney F
We cannot say enough amazing things about the Briar Barn! Our wedding was a magical, cozy, winter wedding. Everyone enjoyed the food, drinks and gushed about the barn and Inn. Alyssa was an incredible coordinator and so organized and kind. We a...
re sooo happy that we decided on Briar Barn. The whole planning process was a breeze and venue is gorgeous. Can't recommend having your wedding here enough!
Reviewed On 1/06/2022 by Justin C
Excellent venue with exceptional food. Great Staff.
Reviewed On 12/21/2021 by Jen F
Jeannine was extremely helpful and on top of it the entire wedding! From ceremony to reception she was there and I felt completely at ease!
Reviewed On 12/10/2021 by Yuki F
We booked at the BBI back in 2019 prior to the pandemic right after they opened. We immediately fell in love with the rustic farmhouse feel that they had despite the venue being brand new. My husband and I also liked the fact that there was a g...
etting ready room for both the ladies and for the guys, which was something that was missing at most of the other venues that we looked at. When we originally booked the venue, they stated that they hosted only one wedding, now keep in mind this was before the pandemic and many businesses had to switch gears following 2020. However, we weren't notified until our menu tasting in March 2021 that they were now hosting 3 weddings each weekend. It was a surprise to us and our guests were scrambling to find accommodations to book in advance. With that being said, Emily M. was such a pleasure to work with. Despite having a wedding of her own in a few weeks, she helped finalize our wedding and made the whole day as smooth as it could possibly go. Even though we lost our photographer at the last minute due to health reasons, she made sure that our new photographer was settled and helped guide her throughout the day. I don't know what we would have done without Emily! All of our friends and families enjoyed the ambiance and the food. We can't wait to come back to BBI again! We will definitely recommend this place to our friends and families.
Reviewed On 12/08/2021 by Rachael/Matthew C
We married at the Briar Barn Inn on 11/12/21, it was beautiful and everything we had hoped for. Emily McTeague, our coordinator, was wonderful! She made my vision of the venue come to life! She was super organized, allowing things to go as sm...
oothly as possible and took on any stressors for me!! Thank you!!
Reviewed On 12/02/2021 by Kelsey O
We booked Briar Barn Inn while the venue was still being built; we knew it was going to be the perfect place for us and right in our budget. Due to COVID we ended up having to postpone a year, and unfortunately the venue increased our pricing a...
nd wanted to charge us a postponement fee although COVID obviously was out of everyone’s control, hence the 4 star. They ended up only increasing our pricing by half of the new rate, but I still feel that our contract should have been honored as they couldn’t hold up their end of it either. Everything else was great tho. Our guests loved the space, food & inn. Our coordinator Alyssa was AMAZING. She was easy to work with and the changes the day off with guests not arriving didn’t even phase her. I do recommend this venue to anyone and hope you don’t have a pandemic to deal with.
Reviewed On 11/18/2021 by Rose J
Briar Barn was wonderful! We had our wedding Nov 2021 and about 30 people fly in plus all the local guests. The venue was beautiful, the food was amazing-we keep getting compliments on it. The whole tone of the wedding was exactly what we wante...
d. It was warm and inviting and not stuffy and pretentious. It was a well put together wedding with but relaxed enough for guests to have a great time. Emily our wedding coordinator was so awesome to work with. My husband and I have a tendency to be a disorganized so we were nervous about how it would all come together smoothly on the big day. But from our first details meeting with Emily we knew we were in good hands. She made us feel that we were at ease on the big day because everything was taken care of. She was very organized, pays great attention to detail, and you can tell she loves her job. Every part of the wedding was seamless, it was truly a dream come true for both my husband and I.
Reviewed On 11/05/2021 by Carolyn P
Briar was a fantastic venue for our wedding, both the event itself as well as the planning process leading up to it. We were another couple that had to delay due to COVID from Fall '21 to Fall '22, and Briar was very flexible with changes, wor...
king with us throughout the whole process. Their event management team is extremely talented and fun to work with, every single employee I interacted with from the event planners to hotel staff was sweet and accommodating. All my guests raved that this was the best wedding food they have ever had. There was not one moment throughout the planning process or day of event that I was stressed about any of the details, I cannot recommend this venue enough.
Reviewed On 10/21/2021 by Kelsey T
I knew Stephen was a good photographer when hiring him but GOSH he exceeded all expectations. Four day after the wedding, he sent me about 60 pictures (quickest turnaround of all time, am I right??) and the pictures are SO good. The lighting an...
d quality of each picture blows my mind. I'm having a hard time putting into words just how good the pictures came out. He truly is a fantastic photographer. From the beginning, Stephen was responsive and helpful. He helped me decide whether or not to do a first look (we decided too, and I'm so glad we did). He was so helpful on the day of the wedding. He knew I was super stressed and he kept checking in to make sure I was good and that we were getting all the pictures I was hoping for. I cannot wait to get the rest of the wedding pictures. Thank you, Stephen!
Reviewed On 10/15/2021 by James M
Having our wedding at The Briar Barn Inn was never a decision. We always knew it had to be there. We first discovered the charming inn when it opened a few years back and were instantly drawn to the location, the ambiance and the amazing foo...
d at Grove. The staff and team have always been amazing and attentive, but what was unknown to us was just how easy they made every decision. While the entire team at Grove are talented professionals, a standout member is Director of Events Kelsey Correia. At every turn Kelsey was there to answer questions, to make recommendations based on our vision and ensure that our day was flawless and what we wanted. She worked with us to customize our event so that our guests would experience the charm and magic of Briar Barn. From the moment guests arrived on site (approximately 90% of our guests stayed on property) they were indulged in the finest of guest experience. The staff took complete control of everything from ensuring our individualized gift bags for guests were delivered to rooms on check-in, to creating an idyllic get-away experience for everyone present. From ceremony, to cocktail hour and then to main reception, the team at Briar Barn worked tirelessly behind the scenes transforming the venue to make it an unforgettable, seamless and simply perfect day.
Reviewed On 8/31/2021 by Laura P
We are so beyond happy with our experience at the Briar Barn Inn. After seeing the property under construction in 2019 we knew it was meant to be our wedding venue. When we booked for June 2020, we had no idea that everything would need to be ...
postponed another year. The staff was amazing at communicating all of the changes with us and we were fortunate to get a July 2021 date. The day was absolutely perfect. Our wedding coordinator Julia helped the whole day run smoothly, and all of the wait staff was phenomenal and friendly. We are still getting compliments on how amazing the day was and how beautiful everything turned out. We can’t say enough good things about the food, drinks, and overall atmosphere. We were also fortunate to get a room block at the Inn and our families were able to enjoy the porch swing, fire pit, and the entire site during their stay. We even booked a reservation for brunch the day after at the Grove and relived all of the beautiful memories together. Highly recommend this unique and special venue!
Reviewed On 8/28/2021 by Sarah F
My now-husband and I booked this venue before it was even built. All we had were their vision photos of what the property would look and be like — and they delivered!!! The space is modern yet rustic, clean, and absolutely stunning in person. ...
Our wedding was scheduled on June 13, 2020. Obviously, as you can imagine, this didn’t happen. Neither did our postponed date of September 13, 2020. Everyone who helped us through the postponement process was SO helpful and understanding, and helped to put us at ease during an incredibly difficult time. Special shout out to Monique and Teresa for ALL their hard work, professionalism, and kind words during our ongoing rescheduling process. Finally, on June 13, 2021 we had our wedding! Our 80 guests were so impressed by the venue, the delicious food, and the amazing staff. Jeannine was my wedding coordinator on the big day and she did an amazing job helping me stay calm and collected, and well fed! Everything was so organized and scheduled impeccably. We had everything we needed the whole time and she really brought our vision to life. The two year wait was SO worth it. Briar Barn Inn went above and beyond to make our day special and memorable. Third time’s a charm I guess! I would recommend it for prospective couples 1000 times over.
Reviewed On 8/25/2021 by Michael Z
My fiancee and I found The Briar Barn Inn (operated by Willowdale) in the Summer of 2020 for our 2021 wedding, and we couldn't have been more overjoyed at how beautiful the location was! Tucked quietly among the trees and rolling hills of Rowl...
ey, MA, The Briar Barn Inn paints a majestic and tranquil setting for any intimate or private event. The food at Grove (the restaurant located at BBI) is always top-notch and carefully crafted by Chef Ben Lightbody. And in our visits to both Grove and BBI, we were consistently impressed at how attentive and friendly the staff were. During our meetings with our coordinator, Emily, we received excellent service, insightful advice, and comprehensive help each step of the way. And during the day of the event, her help ensured everything went smoothly and without a hitch! Based on my experience with BBI, Grove, and all those involved at these locations, I would highly recommend Willowdale and its staff to assist with any function or gathering. Considering this location has received numerous mentions in Best of North Shore, I think quite a few people would agree.
Reviewed On 8/12/2021 by Marisa H
We LOVED our wedding at Briar Barn Inn this past July. The staff was extremely accommodating, helpful, and worked with us to reschedule our wedding due to COVID. From the very beginning of planning we knew our wedding would be exactly what we i...
magined, and it was! Specifically, our wedding coordinator Jeannine was amazing and made sure every detail was covered. Unfortunately, our wedding ended up being on the coldest/rainiest day (on record) in July, so last minute we had to switch to an indoor ceremony, but it ended up being so cozy and romantic and we wouldn't change a single thing about the whole day! We were also able to have 90% of our guests stay at the Inn with us, which was so much fun. We would highly recommend having your wedding at Briar Barn Inn if you want an amazing experience from start to finish!
Reviewed On 8/06/2021 by Samantha W
We had a wonderful day on our date, July 25! Julia was our coordinator and she was amazing. Guests are still talking about the food. The planning was so easy, especially when you get closer. Everything was beautiful! It was so nice to be able t...
o rely on Julia for everything before and during the wedding. It was truly spectacular! Something to note about the inn (separate from the venue) is that they don't allow outside alcohol. This is something I forgot about when we made welcome baskets for our guests staying at the inn. They confiscated all of the alcohol from the baskets. They gave it back before we left, though! If you are someone who likes to continue the party after, maybe look elsewhere than the inn. It worked out just fine for us, though, and we did have pizza in our room after and were able to hang out by the fire pit which was really nice! I do wish they offered breakfast for guests at the Inn, even just pastries or something, considering it is pretty expensive and we felt bad about not offering that for our guests. We worked with Stephanie's Village Pancake House .4 miles from the Inn and paid for our guest breakfast there! Overall a wonderful experience and we are so happy with Briar Barn Inn!
Reviewed On 7/09/2021 by Laura N
The Briar Barn Inn is a dream wedding venue! My husband and I got married here in June 2021. We loved the modern farmhouse charm that the Inn had to offer. The Inn has every detail covered. From the décor and lighting to the food and drinks, w...
e haven’t stopped getting compliments from our guests. The entire planning process was seamless due to Julia D’Agostino and her team. Julia was so wonderful to work with and very responsive to all our questions. The online portal was also an excellent tool as we were able to view and update as needed. We also loved that the Inn is a very short walk from Grove. Our guests that stayed over loved that they were able to walk right over to the Inn after dancing the night away! Thank you to the entire team at the Briar Barn Inn. You made our wedding dreams come true!
Reviewed On 7/03/2021 by Alesha S
We got married at Briar Barn Inn in May 2021 and we are so thankful we picked this venue. It was the first venue we toured after we got engaged in October 2019, and it was our immediate favorite. They stole our hearts when we received a box of ...
cookies and a handwritten note thanking us for our time during the visit. Our original wedding date was in March, but we postponed it because of the interstate travel restrictions in place at the time. Thanks to the help of Monique and Melissa, the date change process was kind, fair, and professional. Teresa, the GM at the Inn was an angel and helped move our room block over to our new date and handled all guest questions with grace and patience. Rachel and Jeannine were so helpful during the planning process and the online portal was super helpful to stay organized. Upon arrival at the hotel the night before our wedding, our friends and family all raved about how beautiful & clean their rooms were. On our wedding day, the unexpected happened and my father had a medical emergency at the Inn. Teresa was there immediately and helped guide the emergency services to his room. She also notified our planner, Jeannine, and Monique, VP of Operations, who jumped in immediately to assist us in notifying our vendors. The level of compassion and care displayed by the members of the Bramble Hospitality team that day was inspiring. Thanks to their quick action, we changed the schedule of the day to have cocktail hour first and the ceremony second, which allowed us the time to hold a ceremony off-site at the hospital with my father. While it was far from the day we planned, it was made even more special by the entire team and our vendors. My dad is now recovering at home and still talks about how amazing the day was, even in the midst of crisis. Our families are forever grateful to the team and look forward to celebrating our future anniversaries at Grove and Briar Barn Inn.
Reviewed On 6/21/2021 by Sarah P
We hosted our wedding here 6/18/21. We originally toured in fall of 2019 and absolutely fell in love with the people, location, decor, etc. What a dreamy venue! We originally booked for November of 2020, but had to postpone due to COVID. Briar ...
Barn was more than accommodating on switching dates. My wedding coordinator Julia was an absolute dream to work with and made all my dreams a reality. She was responsive and had so many great ideas. The food is delicious, the staff is wonderful and the inn is so beautiful Ans cozy. What more could you need?! I highly recommend getting table side wine service for your reception :) I want to have a wedding every year here!!!
Reviewed On 6/10/2021 by Carmen S
From the day we first toured Briar Barn Inn and The Grove, my now husband and I left giddy knowing this was where we wanted to be married. The entire facility is a gorgeous balance between rustic, elegant, and polished. From start to finish, we...
felt supported by the team at Briar Barn Inn. Shout out to our amazing wedding day-of coordinator Mai Miller who championed our day. She is an absolute delight to work with and a true professional. She kept in close communication with us as well as our vendors and kept the entire day on track and on time. It also continues to astound us that this venue is able to accommodate for either an indoor or outdoor ceremony and/or cocktail hour, almost day-of! The food, beverages, and chocolate chip cookies were delicious, the staff was friendly and helpful... what more can we say? We would choose Briar Barn Inn all over again.
Reviewed On 5/30/2021 by Jacqueline M
Mai Miller made all of our dreams come true. She is your ideal Wedding Coordinator, but more like a wedding fairy! She is such a pleasure to work alongside, as my husband and I were so impressed by her upbeat and passionate personality. Mai bel...
ieves anything is possible with work and wit, she is unstoppable and an expert in her industry. Grove at The Briar Barn Inn was the most magical venue, the staff were incredible, and the memories will last us a lifetime. Our family and friends RAVED about the music (thank you 617 Weddings), food (thank you Grove), and overall ambiance. The Briar Barn Inn where we got ready and where our wedding party stayed the night of the wedding, was comfortable and the staff there were tentative to our needs. I highly recommend Grove at The Briar Barn Inn and whether Mai is your coordinator or someone else, they will not disappoint, as they are all amazing!
Reviewed On 5/08/2021 by Cara B
I don’t even know where to start with this review! I got married on May 1st and every part of it was perfect! My husband and I are soo happy we chose the Briar Barn Inn as our venue. The Grove is equally romantic and rustic at the same time, ev...
erything I wanted in a venue. The majority of our family and wedding guests stayed at the Briar Barn Inn and are still talking about how nice the rooms were. Every staff member working the event and at Inn was so helpful and accommodating. We some last minute changes to the rooms and the staff were able to make sure everyone had the right room, no problem. The one and pretty much only thing my husband cared about with our wedding was the food. Let me tell you, the Grove did not disappoint!! The food was absolutely amazing from the apps to the dessert! I feel like at weddings the food is sometimes just mediocre because your hiring a catering company. However: not at the Grove they truly care about serving great restaurant quality food at their weddings. Our wedding guests are still talking about how good the food was, and that’s saying something since they are all foodies. Lastly, our coordinator was Mai and she was absolutely amazing in every way! She honestly made me feel so relaxed and brought my stress level way down leading up to the big day. I did not have a florist to set up my tables or arbor, however: I sent Mai a few pictures of my ideas and she was able to execute it perfectly. She was so quick and prompt with answering my millions and millions of questions. She also was honest with my husband and I and didn’t try to convince us to spend our money on stupid extra things that truly doesn’t matter. I could just go on and on about how helpful and truly amazing Mai was to us. All I will say is if you are looking for a smaller venue with your guest count 100 or less you should really consider the Briar Barn Inn. Every part of our big day was perfect and everything came together so nicely. I am so happy we decided to pick them as my venue for the big day. We can’t wait to book our next little getaway at the Briar Barn Inn!
Reviewed On 4/19/2021 by Jennifer S
We visited Briar Barn Inn in early 2020 before the pandemic and fell in love with the venue! We immediately knew in our hearts that this was our dream wedding venue. The feel of Briar Barn Inn is romantic, modern but with vintage touches. It...
makes you feel like you are someplace else because it's set back and so beautiful. It truly is a hidden gem! Planning a wedding through the pandemic was challenging but Briar Barn Inn continuously stayed in contact with us and would answer any questions and concerns we had. Kelsey, our day of wedding coordinator was awesome! She is really down to earth and very easy to talk too! She made us feel as if we had known her forever, made us feel very comfortable and really treated us so well! We were very impressed with the service and attention that Kelsey gave to my Husband and I. I dropped off a bunch of decor items and left it in her hands to set up and Wow, she did an awesome job! She really is a professional in her field and made the venue so beautiful with all of our special touches. We couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out despite some of the challenges we were faced. The staff at Briar Barn Inn go above and beyond, the food and drinks were delicious and everything is so clean and well maintained! We basically had the entire Inn of family and close friends and everyone really enjoyed their stay and had the best time in a long time! Thank you Briar Barn Inn, Kelsey and the 617 Event Wedding Group for making our Wedding Day Dreams come true! We're so blessed and thankful for it all. - Jen and Brandon Boisselle
Reviewed On 4/14/2021 by Molly C
Briar Barn was amazing and even more than we could have imagined! Planning a wedding can be a stressful thing but Briar Barn made it so easy and everyone on their team was so accommodating. The food was delicious and the wedding was a day we w...
ill always remember!!! I want to write a special shoutout to our wedding coordinators. We started with Kelsey and she was wonderful but then Mai stepped in and worked with us the rest of the time. She was absolutely amazing and so efficient at her job. Her emails and check ins were bubbly and so positive every step of the way. Her energy in every encounter made us even more excited for our wedding and made us feel so confident that the day will run perfectly. She was very timely in her responses to any questions we had and was always accommodating and had great guidance if we were unsure of anything. Her positive vibes throughout our coordinating process gave us confidence to tackle any obstacle we may have faced leading up to our wedding. Our wedding day was amazing and ran so incredibly smooth and extremely enjoyable. This was all because of Mai's guidance and help with maintaining our schedule throughout the day and always making sure we were taken care of. She made our day even more special and we wouldn't want any other coordinator to share our special day with us!
Reviewed On 3/27/2021 by Raffaela W
My husband & I were looking for a modern barn style venue for our wedding. After searching many venues, my husband came across the Briar Barn Inn on a wedding website... To our surprise it was nearby his childhood favorite seafood restaurant. ...
When he brought me there, we INSTANTLY knew this would be the place for us... Then Covid struck, us along with many other couples were filled with uncertainty if we would be able to have our big day. BUT we were lucky & didn’t have to push out our wedding .. It was a success story for having a wedding with a reduced guest list under 35ppl during COVID-19. Shout out to Kelsey, Monique, & Mae!! They were accommodating, professional, kind & made our dream wedding a reality during the stressful rollercoaster of Massachusetts restrictions. Everything was so organized & went off without a problem. We had an amazing ceremony, cocktail hour & reception.... during all of this Kelsey was on point, I remember her keeping us on the schedule we requested her to hold us to , so we had the most time spent with our friends and family at our reception. She always made sure we were taken care of ...from the getting ready time before our wedding, to the very end of our wedding :) Most of us stayed in the Inn literally right next door, and It was a relaxing & lovely nights stay. The next morning, we had brunch at the Grove restaurant. They set us up in a nice cozy area separate from public dining room. Many of our guests were happy & said they had so much fun! One in particular said “it was a brief sigh of relief, as it was a moment of normalcy, which has been absent in our lives since Covid hit.” Thank you again, to all the staff that played a part in our wedding, everything was ABOVE our expectations!!
Reviewed On 3/08/2021 by Sean A
My wife and I had a last minute venue change, and ended up with Briar Barn/Grove as a bit of a surprise venue for our pandemic micro-wedding. We didn’t even see the venue in person until about a week before our wedding. We were certainly nervou...
s, but honestly could not have been more happy with how it turned out. The place really transformed for the ceremony, and the seating and arbor were beautiful under the bistro lights. The cocktail hour was super cozy with the fireplace, windows and high ceilings, and the hor d’oeurves and raw bar were amazing. We had a jazz trio that really set the mood and made it feel intimate and relaxing. The main room was changed over for the reception and was set up perfectly for our small wedding. Dinner and drinks were phenomenal, I probably had the best steak of my life and their bar selection was awesome with a lot of fun local beer. Staff, servers, and bartender were all amazing, and there was a perfect nook for the DJ to set up. Bramble really made wedding planning super easy, and our planner Kelsey was a rock star on the day of, making sure everything went seamlessly, and we appreciated how she went out of her way to make sure we got food and drinks. We honestly didn’t know what to expect, but we were really blown away and would highly recommend Briar Barn/Grove to anyone!
Reviewed On 1/27/2021 by Terrell I
We had the wedding of our dreams because of how dedicated everyone was to making sure that are experience was great. The food was the best! The workers were so nice! We will be back when we renew our vows!
Reviewed On 1/27/2021 by Courtney O
After getting engaged in the fall of 2018, my husband and I planned a wedding for December 2020 - a long engagement! By the spring of 2020 it was clear that our winter wedding with 200 guests was becoming less and less likely by the day unless ...
we moved the date out significantly. After a lot of discussion (and heartache), we decided to cancel the December wedding and discuss alternative options. My mother had met with Melissa (CEO) at the Briar Barn Inn a few times about potential bridal shower dates and even though the shower never worked out, we were drawn to everything about The Grove and decided to check it out from a wedding perspective. In September my husband and I visited and immediately fell in love with everything about it. After touring the event area options and the inn, we committed to a micro wedding, scheduled six weeks later. With COVID restrictions, we were well aware going into it of everything we couldn't do, but Melissa focused on nothing but the positive, including all of their plans to help keep us and our guests safe. Things moved quickly from there - and Melissa, Monique, and Kelsey could not have been more helpful throughout the whole process. Their online planning tool was very easy to use and we could continuously go back to make changes as needed. Every last minute request, concern, or question was answered without hesitation, leaving us all at ease. The wedding day itself was more than perfect. The food was amazing (compliments from EVERY guest) and out of town guests loved the inn. The decor, the lighting, and all the little details were fantastic and made for such a great environment. The day-of staff were so welcoming and made the whole event flow without a single issue. We cannot thank the Briar Barn/Bramble staff enough for hosting the most perfect day!
Reviewed On 12/28/2020 by Diana C
CASUAL ELEGANCE AND MORE!!! My husband and I were married at the Briar Barn Inn, a hidden gem located in Rowley, in August 2020. Everything was both magnificent and memorable! This venue was the perfect setting for our intimate wedding as it...
’s quintessential New England especially with the combination of the outdoor ceremony area, the inside Grove restaurant, and the Inn itself. We had 11 rooms that weekend, which made it feel like a private compound for our families! The Briar Barn Inn team - Kelsey, Melissa, Teresa, and Monique to name a few - was professional, responsive, and helped organize everything for our wedding including giving us recommendations for first-in-class vendors. We knew we were going to have a wonderful wedding when, this summer, we were whisked away (from the distractions of the 2020 pandemic) to a tasting where we relaxed, laughed, and enjoyed the most delicious appetizers, wines, and main courses! The day of the wedding our guests toasted to the new Mr. & Mrs. with lavender lemonade and our two signature drinks, raspberry Bellinis and island punch. As for the appetizers, they were scrumptious! Our personal favorites were the chorizo stuffed dates with bacon and piquillo peppers, the lollipop lamb chops, and the vegetable spring rolls with sweet chili dip. Our guests still talk about the corn chowder shooter that came with the local farm greens salad and continue to give accolades to the filet mignon with red-wine demi-glacé. Regarding the lobster bisque, which the chef prepared especially for my father, my father said it was the best he’s ever had and that it was overflowing with lobster! The guests enjoyed desserts and, later in the evening, street tacos under the twinkle lights out on the deck. Two of our guests, who have worked functions for many years at a Massachusetts hotel known for its wedding facilities, said ours was truly the best wedding. After a good night’s sleep, on incredibly plush bedding, our overnight guests enjoyed brunch at the Grove the day after the wedding. The pancakes were enormous and the morning pizza simply delicious! If you’re looking for your dream wedding venue, I strongly encourage to make an appointment to check out the Briar Barn Inn. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed. In fact, my husband is already talking about having an anniversary party at the Briar Barn Inn in a future year! Enjoy every moment!!!
Reviewed On 12/22/2020 by Jeff H
The team at Briar Barn Inn flawlessly executed exactly what we wanted for our wedding. The entire staff was friendly and accommodating and we cannot recommend them enough. The food was delicious, and our guests are still texting us about it. ...
We were able to work within safety guidelines and provide a much needed night of "normalcy" for our guests in an otherwise crazy year.
Reviewed On 9/06/2020 by Fallon L
Briar Barn Inn was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. Planning a wedding is stressful enough but planning a wedding during a pandemic makes everything that much more difficult. However Briar Barn Inn did absolutely everything for u...
s and did not add anymore pressure. They ensured us our wedding would be everything we have imagined, and they absolutely delivered on that promise. My husband and I could not be more thankful for the entire Briar Barn Inn team, especially Monique and Kelsey! While accommodations had to to be made to comply with the changes 2020 has brought the wedding industry, Briar Barn Inn made sure our wedding was perfect and safe! My husband and I would highly recommend this venue to anyone and we will most definitely be back there to spend a long weekend at their Inn and enjoy their delicious food! 10/10 experience!
Reviewed On 3/06/2020 by Alexis D
My wife and I had an amazing experience at Briar Barn. First the space in the Grove was absolutely gorgeous! Jennie was our wedding coordinator, and she and the Briar Barn staff helped us transform the space into exactly what we wanted both for...
our ceremony as well as the reception, and it was gorgeous! Jennie’s calm presence and to-the-minute exactness helped the night go perfectly without us having to worry at all! From the ceremony, to the toasts, cake cutting, etc., it was seamless and flawless, and we could not have done it without her! The food was phenomenal, and many of our guests commented that it was some of the best food they have ever had at a wedding! We ended up getting a cake from Buttermilk Baking, and an assortment of mini desserts from Topsfield Bakeshop, these were delicious as well and Jennie and her staff set up a beautiful dessert table for us. Lastly, Briar Barn Inn was incredibly beautiful. The staff was wonderful to work with, the the small touches all around like the fire places, unique antiques and art, made all of our guests really feel treated and on a special vacation! It was also so easy for everyone after the party to just be able to walk over to their rooms, without worrying about driving or getting on a shuttle, etc. Something to consider if you are hoping to have guests stay at the inn is to book and secure a room block early. For us one of the reasons we chose Briar Barn was because all of our guests could stay right there, which we felt helped make the weekend extremely easy and special. However, many rooms are booked ahead of time for other reasons and so this is something to consider when choosing your date.
Reviewed On 3/04/2020 by Lauren C
The whole process was great, and Jennie - our coordinator at the end - made our wedding day seamless. There were a couple hiccups with the seating chart and our stay at the Inn, but overall we wouldn’t have changed anything. It’s intimate, and ...
the food is AMAZING. I’m a huge foodie, so that was really important for me! If your wedding is over 60 people though, I would think twice. 100 people would be really crowded in the space. We’ll definitely be back to celebrate anniversaries!
Reviewed On 3/02/2020 by Daniel C
We had our wedding on 2/28, and overall it was very nice, but it did seem they had a habit of making changes to things after we signed our contract with no formal notice (bar package, room accessories, etc.) Unfortunately the trouble when the h...
otel forced us out of our room on Saturday even though we were booked to leave on Sunday. The front desk and manager stated they had no record of anything and the hotel had been fully booked by another wedding. We booked our stay in March of 2019 - 11 months before our wedding. While they did at one point offer to pay for another hotel - while I was waiting for this to be done I could over hear the manager Katrina speaking with the owner/manager via phone questioning my story. I’m all for a company trying to make things right - but having my morals and ethics called into question is unacceptable. I understand mistakes happen but having a manager call me a liar behind my back is a total lack of class. If this is how employees behave it may be good to invest in more soundproof doors.
Reviewed On 2/19/2020 by Jennifer D
I cannot even put into words how amazing our wedding was. Everything was magical and seamless. If anything did not go as planned I can honestly say I had absolutely had no idea, just as it should be. Jennie our coordinator was perfect! The food...
, the drinks just everything was above and beyond what we ever imagined. Guest are still raving about the food at the wedding.
Reviewed On 2/08/2020 by Erin and Chris C
We cannot say enough about the service and experience at the Briar Barn Inn for our wedding on November 23rd, 2019! We had both our wedding ceremony and reception on site at Grover Restaurant.  From the first meeting, to the day of the event, t...
he staff and service exceeded our expectations! With detailed checklists and organized meetings, Rana Cohen helped to make the planning process manageable, efficient, and enjoyable. When looking for the venue for our wedding reception, we could tell from our first meeting that we would be in great hands at the Briar Barn Inn.  On the day of our wedding and reception, we received so many compliments from our guests about the service, the food, and all of the details of the event space. In addition, the service staff at the Briar Barn Inn and Grove was amazing! Our guests raved about the food and personalized service provided throughout the reception. We would 100% recommend the Grove at Briar Barn Inn for your wedding reception!
Reviewed On 2/01/2020 by Rebecca S
We met with the Briar Barn team before the venue was completed, and after meeting with several other venues were SO impressed with how professional they were - everything was so clearly laid out and we just felt good about working with them (th...
anks, Jenna!) The planning process was made so easy - I loved the online portal. We worked with Jennie as our day-of coordinator, and she was fantastic. Everything was on time, ran perfectly smooth, she checked in with us throughout the night -- we couldn't have imagined a more perfect event. And the FOOD! Our guests were raving about the SALAD COURSE. This was before they got their mains! Everything was so perfect, having the inn there for guests to stay in was the icing on the cake. We ended up with 84 guests and it was the perfect size. Can't wait to be able to go up and visit for food or an overnight whenever we want!
Reviewed On 1/29/2020 by Abby M
Let me start by saying that the day of our wedding was absolutely beautiful, food delicious, bar and waitstaff super friendly and guests commented endlessly that it was the best wedding they have ever been to. When we toured Briar Barn Inn, we ...
were immediately in love with the modern farmhouse/barn feel. It has all the quaintness and charm of a barn but with more of a "white and bright" feel. We loved the space and were thrilled to have a 30 room inn across the courtyard for some of our guests. While the day of turned out beautifully for the winter wonderland wedding that we were dreaming of, there were some hiccups along the way that are worth noting for future brides to know what to expect. The staff at BBI is a bit scattered and inconsistent. You work with a planning team up until the last 8 weeks before your big day and there is a lot of change in what one person tells you from another and over the course of our 8 month planning process a lot of venue policies changed, which impacted us directly, that we weren't immediately made aware of. With it being the first wedding season for this venue, we gave them some grace, but they also run the tremendously popular Willowdale property so we did have an expectation that things would have been smoother. It was a bit frustrating to have things change, find out that things are an extra cost, or be met with minimal flexibility on certain things. All that said, it was a beautiful wedding and we are happy with our choice and truly wouldn't have done it differently.
Reviewed On 1/06/2020 by Elicia T
Venue of my wedding dreams! This was the first and only venue I visited in person, and I knew it was absolutely perfect for what I had envisioned. The venue was brand new (still under construction when I first saw it and signed a contract), bu...
t that still didn't sway me from picking it. Rustic, intimate, and charming...everything I could have hoped for. The holiday decor the venue offered for my winter wedding was also perfect. Having the inn right on the side of the reception venue was also ideal for my guests.
Reviewed On 1/04/2020 by Lindsey W
Briar barn is the perfect venue for a more intimate wedding in the most perfect New England setting. We booked a week after we were engaged before it was built as we loved the Willowdale but were looking for something meant for a smaller weddin...
g! The food, the service, and the setting are all amazing! Our guests have still not stopped commenting on how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food is. And having the ability to have our guests stay onsite in the inn was the cherry on top. It was a perfect weekend and we cannot wait to come back for years to come to celebrate our anniversary and any other occasion we can!!
Reviewed On 10/25/2019 by Caitlin P
The Briar Barn was worth every penny. The venue itself is beautiful and is the perfect setting for a wedding of 80-100 people, which was exactly what we were looking for. The food was AMAZING, all of our guests cannot stop saying how great it w...
as. It was so great to have the events team to send any random questions to leading up to the wedding day. We had Jennie as our day-of coordinator, which was another huge plus of the venue. Jennie made sure that everything kept moving along as planned on the day of and handled all of the set up of our décor, confirmed times with vendors, etc. Our wedding day was around 58-60 degrees, but they put out heaters so we were still able to have an outdoor ceremony and an indoor/outdoor cocktail hour. Can't say enough about this place, we will be back to Grove to very soon to enjoy the 'barn' and the food again very soon :)
Reviewed On 10/09/2019 by Minju P
This was a beautiful venue. The venue is new and well furnished so we only had to prepare minimal decorations! The venue has everything from rehearsal dinner place, reception area and the hotel rooms all in one place to make coordinating your g...
uests so much easier. The food is to die for, absolutely delicious. If you're looking for a venue spot for 100 or less guests, this is perfect.
Reviewed On 9/20/2019 by Vicki R
My wedding day was perfect thank you to the amazing team at Briar Barn. Jennifer was on top of every single detail and I'm so grateful to have had them on my side that day. I wish I could do it all over again at Briar Barn!
Reviewed On 6/21/2019 by Nicole G
I could not have imagined my wedding day any other way! It was absolutely breathtaking the venue was beautiful! My wedding coordinator at the BB inn went above and beyond to make our day special! I could go on and on the food was amazing, the...
Inn was everything we expected and more it felt like home away from home it was cozy and had beautiful decor. I would highly recommend checking this venue out!!
Reviewed On 3/20/2019 by Bianca D
We are so grateful that we were Briar Barn’s FIRST WEDDING EVER! We were married at Briar Barn on 03/16/19 and everything was beyond perfect and beautiful! Our assigned wedding coordinator, Courtney went above and beyond to ensure we had everyt...
hing we needed leading up to our big day. She is the BEST. The day of our wedding/our ceremony and reception were seamless. Courtney and the staff at the Briar Barn handled everything- The only things we had to do were 1. get married and 2. have fun!! And that we did!! We had 75 guests and the venue was the perfect, intimate setting. We spent the entire night spending time with our closest friends/family and dancing on the spacious dance floor. Our guests raved about the beauty of the place as well as the food and those cookies!! Many guests came up to us and said “we have never been to a wedding as intimate, personalized, beautiful, and laid back as this!” Many guests said it was their favorite wedding that they have ever been to. Thank you to the Briar Barn for creating an environment that supported our vision of our big day. It was everything we wanted and more! We are happy to be part of this venues beginning because it is going to become THE wedding venue of the north shore! Our day was perfect and we cannot thank the staff at the Briar Barn enough! Bianca & Martin

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