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!!!