Harbor Lights

n better at her craft. Tie made sure we didn't have to stress whatsoever. Her communication through the planning was amazing. She MADE our day. Thank you Harbor Lights and Tie!

ike many other couples this year, we were faced with the challenge of reimagining our wedding day due to the current Covid-19 pandemic. From the start, Tie made sure to communicate every possible option we had and continued to do so as restrictions changed during the course of the pandemic. Ultimately we reduced our guest list and resorted to an entirely outdoor ceremony/reception. The obstacles didn’t stop there! The weather was not in our favor but Tie again made sure that everything was perfectly taken care of so we didn’t have to stress at all on our wedding day. The entire staff was exceptional and we had the most beautiful day despite the change of plans and weather. Thank you Harbor Lights!

e package included DJ, photographer, officiant, bakery, event planner, etc. as well as other add-ons. Tie was our planner, and she was wonderful! We felt like we were in such good hands, the food was delicious, and everything was executed so well! We didn't feel like we missed out on anything by having a "covid friendly" wedding, all of our vendors treated us like we were a 200+ person wedding, even though we were less than 20. We can't recommend Harbor Lights enough!!

olicies. We decided to go forward with our original date and downsize from our guest list of 175 to 50, the maximum allowed indoors, and late in the game decided to hold the entire event (rather than just cocktail hour) on the patio. Every step of the way, Tie was communicative, kind, and willing to work with us on a plan that would ensure safety, comfort, and even fun for our guests. She saw to every detail and we would recommend her and her team to anyone. Not to mention, stunning views and delicious food!

tiful, food is incredible, and the staff is everything you would want. All our guests spoke about the amazing food and view - it’s a hidden gem and I can’t say enough good things about it. The food was incredible, everyone couldn’t stop raving about the chicken and waffles or the salmon. The bar/cocktail hour is awesome, add golf or s’mores for extra fun! Jessica is so easy to work with, she will be by your side making sure you eat dinner while getting the perfect sunset picture! She is the perfect laid back personality you need during the most hectic/special day of your life. Harbor lights is our new favorite spot.. pretty much for life!

to be inside or outside, lots of windows to not feel boxed in, and a beautiful bridal suite. Not to mention, our pictures from on the grounds are spectacular! I highly recommend using Harbor Lights as a venue for your wedding or other large event. They even have a smaller room that can be used to host showers or other smaller parties!

wless day. We spent quite a few months searching for our perfect location, and as soon as we pulled in the driveway to Harbor Lights – we turned to each other and said “This is It!” We originally worked with one wedding planner who ended up leaving mid-way through our arrangement; which of course put me on edge and made me extremely nervous but was told another staff would take over – and it was the best thing that could have happened! We met Tie and all of I have to say is this girl is freakin’ OUTSTANDING. From the moment we sat down with her for final meeting to my wedding day; she made sure every little detail was spot on. She immediately put my nerves at ease – gave me her number and told me to text her anytime/about anything. She kept me and my girls cool, calm and collected and made sure my groomsman were behaving themselves. She made my decoration and centerpiece dream come true – not one thing was out of place. The entire day was immaculate. My guests couldn’t and have not stopped raving over this spot! We can’t wait to go back in the spring/summer and enjoy those views from Par & Tackle over and over – and even have some family & friends who can’t wait to join us again! I couldn’t’ be happier with our choice to get married here. It has everything you could want – waterfront, boats, picture perfect sunset and driving range during your cocktail hour! Could you ask for anything better?!

ery step of the way. They are TRUE professionals and know how to put on a wedding. Our wedding day (July 20, 2019) was 100 degrees and Tie kelt everyone on time, cool, happy, laughing, the list goes on. She escorted us around for pictures on the golf cart and had a cooler full of cold waters and cold towels. She was AMAZING. The wedding went off without a hitch and i can honestly say not one thing went wrong. The staff was on top of everything, everyone raved about the food and atmosphere and the venue was breathtakingly beautiful- simply stunning. I highly recommend Harbor Lights!!

guidance. Our guests were impressed by the views for the ceremony and reception. We opted to have buckets of balls available for our guests to use the driving range during cocktail hour, which was a big hit- no pun intended. Our family and friends are still raving about the food, especially the passed hors d'oeuvres (I would HIGHLY recommend the Fish and Chips- they will not disappoint)! We also included a Doughnut and Coffee Milk station for dessert, which they also enjoyed. Overall, Harbor Lights is an amazing venue. They allowed us to host the wedding of our dreams- which our guests will be talking about for years to come.

uidance. Not to mention, we had only started working with her just a couple months before our wedding after she had taken over for someone else, she was a breath of fresh air. We had our ceremony and reception on-site. It down poured about an hour before our ceremony, but Tie and the staff worked hard to dry off the chairs and our ceremony took place outside as planned. Harbor Lights also has amazing views of the sunset from the ballroom with its many windows. All of our guests (most are from NY) raved about the food, from the passed hors d’oeuvres to the main entrée, the food was extremely good. The wait staff was also very friendly and attentive, which I noticed myself and also heard from many of our guests. The staff at Harbor Lights truly took care of us and made our day very special.

both an inside and outside option. Our guests were able to use the driving range and we were able to bring corn hole boards for our guests to use and they loved having those options. I also loved that we were able to take some pictures at the marina! My groom and I loved harbor lights and highly recommend it!

an amazing job getting all of the details and everything we wanted for our big day. Come May of 2019, we received an email, that we would no longer be working with Jessica, but would be working with Tie instead. We have heard countless nightmares about these types of switches and were very nervous about having a new coordinator 1 month before our wedding day. Jessica and Tie had done a TREMENDOUS job communicating to one another and even the smallest details had been given to Tie to make sure we had a smooth transition. Tie did an outstanding job and completely stuck to her word of me just having to show up on the day of the wedding, and she would do the rest. We had a sudden pop-up storm 1 hour before the ceremony but she and the rest of the Harbor Lights staff, reassured me that everything would be fine and we would wait until the last minute before we had to move inside. Once the storm stopped, she transported myself and my husband everywhere we needed to go in a golf cart. She had the answer to every question and was already one step ahead of the game. Harbor Lights was unbelievable and was everything and more than we wanted. If I could do it all again I would. Thank you to Tie, Jessica and the rest of the staff at Harbor Lights for truly making this day the best ever!

the water was visible though the many windows. We worked with Jessica from our first meeting all the way through the reception. She was so helpful with all of the planning and details! The ballroom is beautiful and every guest commented on how delicious the food was! During cocktail hour we rented the driving range, which was a big hit! We loved our Harbor Lights wedding!

how to do their jobs and do them well. They made our wedding day an absolute dream come to and I will be forever grateful!

ll replies. The entire banquet staff, led by Katie and Jake, was top-notch. The room was beautiful and all of my guests had a thoroughly good time. We could not have been treated any better. Exquisite levels of care/attention/service.

the staff really stood out to me, so helpful and nice and really made sure we had everything we needed, always checking on us to ensure everything is perfect. We went with a brunch buffet with a waffle and salmon station it was absolutely delicious! Guests couldn’t stop raving about the gorgeous atmosphere and great food. I am so glad I went with harbor lights for our baby shower, I can only imagine how gorgeous it will be for a wedding!!! Andrew and Sandi

us feel like we were on a schedule. We had more than enough time to celebrate, but we also got every special moment. And Harbor Lights is the perfect venue to capture those moments. The grounds are beautiful. You will get an incredible sunset. The cocktail room is spacious with a warm, classy vibe. There is a nice patio with furniture off the cocktail room and a small deck off the ballroom. The ballroom is beautiful, and the water and sunset views from the ballroom are breathtaking. The bridal suite is roomy with a spacious private bathroom. This venue has everything you need and a wonderful staff happy to make everything go perfectly. Thank you Harbor Lights for all your help in making our daughter’s wedding wonderful! The Loveleys

rshall was our sales representative/event coordinator. From our first meeting Hannah was up-beat and informative and a delight to work with. We had a budget, and she worked her magic to bring us within budget without sacrificing anything we wanted. This was our first wedding, so Hannah acted like a wedding planner answering questions about many things beyond Harbor Lights. If Hannah was not available, her assistant Amanda handled things, and all went very smoothly. During the planning and preparation we felt very comfortable asking questions; we always felt like Harbor Lights was fair with pricing and as interested as we were in having the perfect wedding for our daughter. There were many times that we were very pleasantly surprised that they were happy to accommodate us and that there would be no up charge. The day before the wedding when we dropped off the items we wanted for the reception, Hannah was not available, but she assured us that Jessica would get it all right. And she did! When we arrived at Harbor Lights the next day for the reception and checked out the cocktail room and ballroom, everything was perfect. We did not need to move or rearrange one item. Through the whole process we felt like the staff at Harbor Lights was really invested in making the reception go perfectly and fulfilling our vision and expectations for the wedding. Our bartenders Bruce and Walter were very personable and kept the bar moving. Our dining room captain was Barbara and she introduced herself right away and was so enthusiastic and professional. The waiter assigned to the bride and groom was Thomas. He also introduced himself right away and told us to let him know if we needed anything. Both Barbara and Thomas were always accessible and happy to help with anything we needed. All the wait staff was friendly and cheerful and fantastic at their jobs. They also were very willing to be helpful in any way. The food was incredible. The hors d’oeuvres were delicious. The cheese display was set up very nicely and everything was really tasty. For dinner we had the caprese salad, the sliced tenderloin, green beans and mashed potatoes. The food was hot and the sliced tenderloin was a juicy medium rare. We also did late night snacks . All our guests raved about the food and service. Many thanks to the chef and kitchen staff! For dessert instead of wedding cake, we had cupcakes and Italian pastries from Scialo Brothers Bakery. Harbor Lights set it all up beautifully (no charge) and took it all up a notch by serving the menu included ice cream and berries at the dessert table from a cold crock! Very nice touch which we did not expect! Review continued in next post....

ervice/food was. We booked a tour and happened to have a lady by the name of Katy Johnson tour us through the facility and talk to us about moving foward. She is one of the main reasons we booked with Harbor Lights. The venue is absolutely stunning, growing up on the bay it was special to be married on the coast. Our day was amazing weather mid 70's with a slight breeze. Katy's team handle all obsticales, from our Tree Center Piece arriving and realizing it was a tree, to making sure the 2 grooms sat and ate together at there farmstead table with theor friends/family. We could not ask for a more beautiful location and great flow of tje day from Jessica. Jessica kept us on our time schedule to keep the evening flowing. Thank you for everything they did to make our special day even more magical than i'd ever imagined. Brendin and Kyle 9/22/2018.

y and our guests are still raving about how its the best food they've ever had at a wedding. The day of the wedding Hannah made sure my husband and I were shown everything first (the ballroom, the dessert table, etc.). She also made sure we sat down and enjoyed our meal, which was greatly appreciated :) Fantastic views, fantastic service, fantastic food. Literally the perfect venue!

d or indecisive about silly things. They were flexible and let us make it “our own” with a del lemonade truck and a chocolate foundation . While I was bummed that the weather was less than ideal on our day of, but the crew at HL made the best of our indoor ceremony and we were still able to get some beautiful photos outdoors on the golf course and on the docks. Our guests raved about the food at the wedding.... usually wedding food is mediocre at best but we were very impressed at our tasting and with the food at the wedding. My husband and I are very happy with our choice to have our wedding at Harbor Lights and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a beautiful hidden gem with yummy eats and a friendly staff.

ct venue for us. We were looking for a beautiful outdoor ceremony location, with an outdoor cocktail hour and an indoor reception, and Harbor Lights has all of this. The view of the ocean and sunset from the windows in the reception hall is pretty awesome too. We worked with Hannah leading up to the wedding and then Jessica joined to help us with the rehearsal and the wedding day. Hannah was so great and helpful, always easy to reach and worked hard to make sure everything was exactly the way we wanted it on the day of. They made everything on our wedding day run smoothly and on time, and I can’t thank them enough! The food was also amazing. Overall, I have only positive things to say about Harbor Lights and I highly recommend them if you are looking for an ocean side wedding!

that it would be something “we just knew” and something we would have to figure out. When we got to Harbor Lights we finally had the feeling everyone talked about. We didn’t really need imagination, because the venue itself was beautiful in every way we needed it to be. It has an incredible ceremony spot, beautiful photo opportunities and a reception space that has a classy, clean presentation. For us, the greatest thing about Harbor Lights ended up being the staff. Hannah and the rest of the team were helpful and patient. We always looked forward to our meetings with Hannah because of her great personality, while also providing the reassurance and guidance we needed with some difficult decisions. The bartenders and wait staff were personable with our guests as well as attentive and professional. And we can’t forget to mention how incredible Chef Ray’s meals were. It is in our biased opinion, the greatest meal that we’ve ever had at a wedding. It seemed as though once our day started Harbor Lights took control and made sure we enjoyed ourselves as much as possible. We couldn’t be more thankful to every person there for making our wedding everything we could have dreamed of.

start to finish a very professional group. We received a lot of comments from our guests saying how wonderful the venue was as well as a couple people wanting to have their wedding there as well. 12/10 stars!

thrown at them. Hannah and Barbara were amazing, calming, and flexible. My guest could not get over how beautiful the venue was as well as how delicious the food was. My husband and I rented the driving range for cocktail hour and it was a huge success. We cannot thank Harbor Lights enough for helping create such good memories.

went off without a glitch while we got hitched :)

aterfront with their arbor; my guests had a blast on the driving range during cocktail hour; and the reception ballroom has gorgeous panoramic views and classy modern decor. The food was also AMAZING and I couldn't have been happier with the views for my pictures! My only few complaints were that there was noise from the pool/ tiki bar area that I could hear during the wedding ceremony (which was less than magical) and that sometimes the wedding staff seemed over worked/ spread thin and was not particularly responsive, adding stress to the wedding planning process particularly late in the game. This said, I would still choice Harbor Lights again and can definitely recommend.

ng was ready to go for the big day. The food was amazing, many of my guests afterwards told me how much they enjoyed the clam chowder. The venue is in a perfect location, and has beautiful sunsets. If you decide to book with harbor lights you will have a great wedding.

to tell us that she did not have that date available. She then proceeded to ask us if we were open to changing our date, which we were not. She continued and began to be unprofessional. She pitched other dates to which my fiance finally had to tell her finally we are not open to switching our date. She began to be rude and asked us if we were having trouble finding a venue (we were having a short engagement) to which we stated we were not. She then asked if she could continue to do her sales pitch if we were interested in having our bridal shower/rehearsal dinner here. And then pushed their on site restaurant. Overall, she was young, unprofessional, and wasted our time in a planning seasons where couples know they dont have time to waste. I would not recommend this site and am very upset with our treatment.

hts after seeing the breathtaking grounds and meeting the very personable staff. From the moment we met Hannah Marshall, our wedding coordinator, she went over every single detail and put our minds at ease. From giving me advice, to answering every single email in a timely manner, to purchasing dairy free ice cream for me (food allergies), and fixing my bustle throughout the night....she made the night perfect. Hannah and the staff at Harbor Lights worked closely with our photographer, DJ and videographer, and their professionalism is unmatched in my opinion. It happened to snow a significant amount on the day of or wedding, and Hannah and the staff made the night safe for all of our guests. Our guests continue to to rave about the beauty of the venue, and the absolutely amazing food. The bar area and outside patio (with a fire pit!) added to the ambiance and gave our guests room to move around. Right down to the restrooms, Harbor Lights is impeccible and our wedding guests were comfortable and wowed. I truly cannot recommend Harbor Lights, and Hannah Marshall, highly enough to do justice to our experience and how pleased we were and are.

modating overall. Cassy executed my vision flawlessly and continually offered professional advice and was readily available to help anywhere she was needed the day of the event. From the rehearsal the day before, pinning lapel flowers the day of, and decorating my ceremony/reception areas beautifully, to driving our Bridal Party to various different photo locations around the property she was 100% accessible. The food during both cocktail hour & dinner were amazing! We didn't hear a single complaint from anyone nor did anyone leave hungry either...like we all know we do from a lot of weddings; we had some picky eaters too so that's saying a lot. The menu choices are both extensive and eclectic. There is definitely something for everyone within their provided options. The grounds were meticulously maintained and the views alone are enough to make for the best photo options as it sits on an inlet of the bay. *Fun Facts: You can bring your dog for outdoor ceremonies. Your guests can hit golf balls during cocktail hour off the end of the back patio. The bridal suite is large and has a private bathroom for the bride & her party to get ready in which you have access to through the entire event. They use limousine golf carts to chauffeur you & your party around the venue as needed. I can't imagine having had my wedding any where else and still getting the perfect, most special experience of a lifetime that I did! Thank you Harbor Lights for making our wedding a true fairytale day. -Newlyweds, The Briar's-

ed in the middle of our planing process after starting her new job did a great job!

process, so it was great being able to leverage her experience.

mpliments about the staff serving us throughout the night, everyone was very attentive and friendly with our guests. Cassy Bellarose was our wedding coordinator and main point of contact, she was absolutely amazing. She tended to both my and my wife's needs efficiently and enthusiastically. The planning process was hard at first we had gone through a few coordinators at Harbor Lights, but we are so happy Cassy joined the team and was apart of our day. She answered all questions promptly and we valued her opinion on all aspects of the planning process; she was able to deal with all personalities of our wedding party and families and have the day run super smoothly. The only aspect about Harbor Lights that we would recommend changing is they require you to take home your wedding decorations that night (right after the wedding). That just made the end of the night a little stressful for myself and my wife because we had to try to organize everything and get everything into cars. It would have been easier if we could have picked it up the next day.

ped run everything like clock work! Excellent job and I wish I could give more then 5 stars!!!

amazing to work with - my husband and I felt completely catered to. The food was AMAZING - both the entrees and appetizers. We received so many compliments from our guests. Apart from the service, the venue is absolutely beautiful. The ceremony space on the lawn overlooking the ocean can NOT be beat. The ballroom and bar area are impeccably maintained, with windows looking out towards the ocean. It was everything we wanted an more. We were so thrilled with our decision to choose Harbor Lights!

effortless and we felt completely at ease. We were looking for a venue that was something different than the normal venues everyone has been to for wedding receptions while also not breaking the bank and we found it here! Any questions or concerns we had were addressed timely and we never felt stressed out during the planning process. The ballroom and the arbor down by the water were a perfect fit for our nautical themed wedding and the grounds are beautiful offering many different scenes to take pictures. (We took first look pictures out on the golf course by the barn and then down at the marina and then were married under the arbor.) Our guests raved about everything from the beautiful grounds and views the ballroom offered to the service and the food. We had the best experience and couldn't have picked a better venue. I'm so thankful we found Harbor Lights and had the pleasure of working with Cassy and her amazing team! Thank you!!

ious food, and the service. We booked our wedding about one year and ten months before the big day. In those months, we went through four different coordinators. Our last one, Cassy, was great! However, because of the constant turnover, some things seemed to fall between the cracks, and were not effectively communicated to the next person. But, overall, this place is amazing and we had the most spectacular wedding!

he ballroom features breathtaking views of the water and we were lucky enough to watch a beautiful sunset that night. The staff at Harbor Lights is extremely professional and courteous, and the day of they made sure my husband and I always had something to eat or drink (we were so appreciative, as it's a long day!). The wait staff even joined in to dance with our crazy friends towards the end of the night, and we all had so much fun! I can't recommend this venue enough. The staff are great, the venue is gorgeous, and the price (depending on the season and day of the weekend) can be pretty affordable. It gives you a "Newport" feel without the heavy price tag!

nator, was so attentive and helpful. She was so easy to communicate with leading up to the wedding and helped so much with decor and set-up. She was there all night making sure we had everything we needed! Best venue for sure!!

ire set up from start to finish was magical. We cannot thank Harbor Light enough for the amazing job they did making our wedding reception everything we wanted it to be.

, and the food. I heard "Best Clam Chowder ever" too many times to count! We did stations at our wedding and it was the best decision we could have made! The pictures came out beautifully because the different locations offered (marina, overlooking the water, in the shade under the trees, on the driving range, in the ballroom, etc). I had 17 bridesmaids and 12 groomsmen, which could have been disasterous but the staff did a great job wrangling the whole crew for an on time ceremony and pictures flawlessly. The reception timeline was all perfect thanks to the staff and our wonderful DJ as well. The food tasting and meetings before the wedding let me know that I had picked the right place as well. The communication with Harbor Lights staff was incomparable, they usually respond to emails very quickly, I think the longest I had to wait for a response was 24 hours and when planning a wedding this is so important! I would recommend this wedding venue to everyone that is getting married!

of the venue. We were not keen on Heather at all and we did not think she did HL justice on our tour. A few months into our planning, I emailed Heather and almost immediately received an email back from Tiesha, our new wedding coordinator. I cannot say how much HL has gained from hiring Tie- especially after thinking we would have to deal with Heather. Tie is full of energy, always available for questions and had lots of ideas to bring to the table. Our wedding day was a bit chaotic at the beginning because it was down pouring. Our ceremony was supposed to be outside so I was hesitant to have it inside because that would mean our dog couldn’t be a part of it. After texting Tie almost all morning, she worked it out with her manager that if we did have the ceremony inside, our dog would still be able to make an appearance  It worked out seamlessly and having the plans change did not affect our day at all. A special thanks to the efficiency of all the HL employees scrambling to set up the ceremony indoors. The day of was amazing. Tie and Nicole drove us around the property on their golf cart and were carrying our umbrella and rain boots for photo ops! There were so many beautiful places to take pictures at HL we had so many options it was hard to narrow them down! We have only received positive, raving reviews about the food (chicken piccata and salmon) and the appetizers at cocktail hour. The chef also was able to cater to some of my guests that were vegan. Although it rained, we had them put up a tent outside for cocktail hour so people could still enjoy the scenery and play cornhole outside without being rained on! That was definitely well worth the fee because after dancing all night a lot of our guests enjoyed being able to get some air and hang out outside. Before the wedding, Tie assured us that the Par and Tackle would remain open so after the reception we had a little after-party with about 20-30 people. The bartenders were super friendly and did not seem overwhelmed at all by the amount of people suddenly coming over from the reception. They also stayed open longer than usual since we were all having such a good time near the fire! I cannot say any more great things about Harbor Lights. I would recommend this venue to any bride out there. They definitely surpassed all of our expectations 

onded quickly to my emails (which at the end there were a lot of them). The coordinator we worked with (Tiesha) was so on top of things and she was easy to work with. And even with the craziness of the wedding day, she was very attentive and checked in on us multiple times to make sure we were doing ok. And I feel like we got a lot of bang for the buck with Harbor Lights. Compared to most venues in RI, it was so affordable and we got a lot out of it. The food options were great (our guests were raving about it all night) and they accommodated all of the food allergies we had. The inside of the venue (and outside if you can do the outdoor ceremony/tent wedding) are beautiful. I would suggest Harbor Lights to anyone I know planning their wedding right now.

questions from the day we put our deposit down until the day before the wedding; she'd even respond on her days off. We got married on-site and it was spectacular. I never felt like I had to micro-manage anything because Tie had it all under control. At the rehearsal, I found out the speaker system wouldn't be able play off of my iPad due to their system's cord not functioning properly. That night, Tiesha went shopping to get what she needed to make it work for me. Everyone kept asking 'where are you going to take photos?' and my answer was always, Harbor Lights! You have the choice of the beautiful water, the greens, beautiful trees, a barn, and other backdrops that provide amazing photos. I can't say enough great things about my experience getting married at Harbor Lights. It felt like getting married in Newport, but more convenient and slightly more affordable :)

ocks is absolutely gorgeous for the ceremony and pictures. HL also had the best rain "back-up plan" with plenty of room in the ballroom if necessary. We also wanted something newer and modern looking and didn't like any of the other RI venues because they were too traditional. We booked almost 2 years in advance (we had a long engagement) and got very lucky to negotiate a great price before this "newish" venue (name & management recently changed) got too popular. However, over the course of those 2 years, the management/staff changed 3 times and we were a little worried. Brie Dion ended up being our final Sales & Event Manager (and day-of coordinator), and she and the rest of the HL staff were absolutely fantastic and hopefully there to stay! Their new food and bar packages are also very reasonable, the food was amazing, and we feel like we got a great value for our money so it all worked out for the best. Book early, and I promise you won't regret having your wedding ceremony and/or reception here!!!

was a hot day and she was always there with a cool towel or some cold water to keep us hydrated. She made sure everything ran according to schedule, which I now know is a tough task! Our guests loved Harbor Lights and raved about the stunning views, the elegant ballroom, and excellent food and staff. We definitely made the right decision when we chose Tiesha and Harbor Lights.

make your entire wedding planning season enjoyable. Tiesha, we can't thank you enough for everything, your time and efforts did not go unnoticed!! I would recommend you to any future brides. Thank you thank you for going above and beyond. A special thank you to all the behind scenes staff and management.. although not seen - it does take a team to make it happen and harbor lights definitely made it happen. As for the food, we have received 100percent positive feedback that the food was delicious and on time!!! I must say harbor lights accommodated for an entire gluten free wedding. (the bride is on a strict gluten free diet for medical reasons and wanted everyone to eat gf :) and they did and loved it! If you can dream it they will make it happen. Food allergies and all. We have a great experience with the latest harbor lights team. Bravo guys, thank you again we will never forget 5.21.16 <3 thank you again for our gluten free wedding :)

ion it was a sight to see......not to mention their dancing skills!! The chef and kitchen staff.....totally shined......the set-up crew and everyone made us feel like they were not working, but presenting their individualism with every napkin they placed to the final clean up. The tremendous pace of the bar staff, keeping up with this group is no easy task, but you did it with such grace and honor, it was a pleasure to watch. The management, from Katie to Maggie, strong dedicated women who were so instrumental in the direction provided and insight given you two will be in our hearts for a very long time. Lastly but certainly not least, Tiesha Cole. For without you, our special day would have been just a day. You are an amazing women who stepped up to the challenge of putting together such a wonderful event it goes without saying you are possibly the best asset any facility could have. your never ending energy, matched by your desire for perfection showed at every task. From day one, you made us feel as friends and not paying customers. Each and every obstacle we put in front of you, you took it on and made it your own. Nothing we requested was not met with absolutely Bo/Clare, and then completed! Our event was spot on and we can not thank you enough. We consider you as family and look forward to what challenges we can set forth in front of you for our next event!! Thanks to all and to all our forever gratitude and affection........Bo & Clare Mathews

as Katy and her crew that turned what could have been a disaster into what friends and family described as being one of the most beautiful, intimate weddings. From being zipped around in a golf cart from one end of the place to another to grab as many pics as we could before the weather set in (although we need to check Katy's license to drive a golf cart 😉), to the bridal suite hopping with everything we could have needed. Behind the scenes you have Katy and Maggie, who together share a tremendous amount of experience and can offer guidance when you would like a little help w a decision. They allowed so much creativity in planning our menu with food stations that people loved! Thank you Harbor Lights!!

o be perfect. Everything WAS perfect at Harbor Lights. The food which is amazing and the venue which is so gorgeous. The night flew by so fast and I can't believe how wonderful everything was. So thank you to harbor lights for making our day perfect in every way! Thank you to Tiesha for being amazing. And if your considering harbor lights for your wedding , book it now!

made my wedding day magical. Besides the many wedding coordinator switches, I was VERY pleased with Harbor Lights. The food was fantastic. The service was awesome. The star of the show was Tiesha and her team (Bri, etc.) Tie executed my wedding perfectly. I literally dropped off my bins the day of the rehearsal and prayed that everything would be set up beautifully and how I envisioned it. Tie blew me away with her attention to detail. I have to give a shout out to her team for helping my mom when her dress ripped less than an hour before the ceremony. They quickly sewed it together and made everything seamless. Harbor Lights is a beautiful venue with an amazing staff and view. I HIGHLY recommend this venue!!

date and wedding date. That was frustrating and it was difficult to get in contact with any of them. As a bride, it is stressful enough to begin with and since it's my first time planning a wedding I felt like I should have had more guidance and a better outline of what to expect. I was the one emailing about said 'deadlines' and payments due. The biggest thing was my decor. I had a lot of diy decorations for my wedding and Brie said she would take care of it all as far as set up. Along with my florist they set up the venue as I had described. My place cards went 'missing' for a while which lead to my frustration as I knew I had packed them. They were eventually found in the bathroom but not before I called family members to search my house (an hour away) and started thinking of a plan B. One of our tables during the reception was not set up for the correct amount of people. During my first dance I cringed when I looked over and saw 2 of my guests sitting on pulled up chairs to one of the tables. I looked back at my numbers and realized I had done the math correctly and whoever set the table up was at fault. That was handled without any further issue but felt bad for my guests as they felt forgotten. Lastly, what I am most disappointed in was how my belongings were treated after my wedding. I was asked MULTIPLE times what I wanted to do with my decorations and every time I responded with wanting EVERYTHING packed up in the boxes and totes I brought them in. After returning from my honeymoon many of my items were missing. After getting in contact with the coordinator and setting up a meeting time to pick up the rest, still some things were missing. I was told 'maintenance' would be contacted to see if anything was left behind. I never heard back and clearly it wasn't a priority for them to look any further. I would assume these things were thrown out the night of without my knowledge. If these decorations came from an outside vendor I assure you they wouldn't have been 'misplaced' and definitely not thrown out. I worked hard on planning my wedding and expected to take home my belongings. Overall, I would recommend the venue but solely for the location. It's beautiful and your guests will surely remember it.

ers, was my main point of contact. She obviously has a great passion for her job and weddings, and that came through in everything she did. Prior to my wedding, every interaction I had with her was easy, and accommodating. The day of, she was everything I expected and more. She wore so many hats that day, from event manager, (the VERY tough job of keeping EVERYONE happy :), to child wrangler, (she was AMAZING with my Ring Bearer, (age 3) and Flower Girl, (age 5), to just a great support, the day would never had gone so well if she wasn't there. I would be remiss if I didn't also commend Katie, the Banquet Manager, who has such an amazing staff, that many members of my family who have worked in the service industry, have been raving about what a great job they did as well. Every server was not only attentive, but also seemed to genuinely like their job. I must also mention the other Event Manager, Ty, who was also so great to deal with. Her and Brie obviously work as a great team and are such great assets to Harbor Lights. My husband and I highly recommend Harbor Lights for any large event.

If that's how they run their business then I don't want any part of having my wedding reception there.

reservations recommending this facility!! I wished we had known about this before we booked the wedding venue!

and modern ballroom we knew Harbor Lights was for us. For couples, like us, who go to tons of weddings at the same venues you know the struggle is real- you want to dare to be different! The majority of our guests had never been to Harbor Lights before and they couldn't get over the quality of the food (people are still texting me about how great it was) the professional and amazing staff (they really honored our request to be prompt so that we would have more time for dancing) and of course the Instagram/no-fiilter worthy sunset photo opportunities. Not to be outdone is their amazing set-up, decor and dance floor. I want to live in their huge bridal suite, by the way. Brie, the coordinator was exceptional when it came to meeting our needs leading up to the big day. On the day itself Brie actually was the one to drive us around on a golf cart with the photographers to take full advantage of their grounds. While my bridal party and i were having a little bit of #BustleProblems Brie took the time to help me with my hair! She saved the day when it came to my hot mess of a head and brought me back to bridal life. Maggie and Katie- what can i say- they made sure every need of ours was met when it came to food, bar and overall service. If you want financially obtainable true Ocean State glam then you need Harbor Lights. They truly exceeded all of our wedding day expectations.

ooked with her, then she unexpectedly left a month after we booked. We were then handed off to Heather Pariseau. The first time we met with her, it was only a week after she started so we were understanding that she seemed out of the loop on details we had previously discussed with Kelley. However after meeting twice more, we felt like we had to remind her who we were, questions were not answered in any kind of timely fashion. A month before our wedding we find out Heather has left as well. Then our savior Katy Johnson, the banquet manager came along. Katy and her girls were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Only working with them for the last month before our wedding, we felt like we had been with them the whole time!! They were on top of everything, responded to any questions we had immediately and made our day as amazing as it could possibly have been. Harbor Lights is extremely lucky to have all 3 of them as their staff because they saved what I imagine would have been a train wreck if Heather had been there through the end. I cannot thank Katy and her staff enough for the most perfect day!

gning up, such as free golf for the guys, the parking lot being paved, all of the trees getting cut down to make a huge garden. The place was beautiful and we were excited. About six months before the wedding, Ilana left and we started working with Kelley, who was completely clueless and could barely answer any questions that I had. I was getting worried, but i figured it was far enough out. About a month before the wedding, Heather Parisseau took over. She was the worst vendor representative I have ever worked with in my entire life. I am in sales myself, so I have seen a lot of bad people along the way, but she was the worst. She barely responded to my emails and calls, charged a fee for the bar they were not supposed to, and was very unprofessional. She fought with me about the golf for the groom and the party, and then finally said okay, to which she booked the wrong date. The night of our rehearsal when we finally met in person, she was so rude and clueless I had to ask her to not be a part of my wedding day and I requested someone else to help. Multiple people heard her actually swear about me while she was walking away. Very unprofessional. Her replacement was great and he took care of absolutely everything, turns out there is a day of- coordinator, which i only found out about the night before. There is an obvious disconnect between harbor lights and Pranzi. Although the wedding was beautiful and everything turned out okay, logistically the wedding was a NIGHTMARE. Just a warning as I wish i was more prepared for what I ended up receiving. Once again, beautiful place, bad staff.

wedding day and so much is owed to Harbor Lights. They were accommodating and Michael really helped us in getting the photos we wanted during sunset and Heather was there when we needed her throughout the evening. My only qualm was that we worked with three different managers throughout the year and it was confusing having to repeat our contract to each different manager. I have heard that this industry experiences a lot of turnaround, so I can understand. With that said, I was so happy with Harbor Lights and their willingness to accommodate our needs and make it the most special day of my life. Thank you all helped in making it so special!

h transition with the events staff, my day went off without a hitch. They were very good about getting back to me with all of my questions, and were always available to meet with me in person. Michael was amazing the day of. He was such a pleasure to be around and really calmed my nerves. I had nothing to worry about because he was so organized and professional. Through the whole night, he kept coming over to ensure that everything was going well and if I needed anything. During cocktail hour, he golf carted the wedding party around to take pictures, and even let us go on someone's yacht to take pictures. He was always there to ensure things were running smoothly. , and he did an excellent job because everything went off without a hitch! The signature drinks got rave reviews from the guests. Harbor Lights was a fantastic venue for my wedding and I wouldn't have been able to pull it off without people like Michael!

er having a background in architecture, I had a particular eye for a stunning venue with character and immense opportunities. We viewed the venue in the winter and was blown away by how gorgeous the premises were with the snow. We could only imagine how gorgeous it would look in the summer! The boats on the dock, the rolling hills on the course, and the AMAZING view of the site from the patio of the country club were just too good to pass up. Not only were the premises amazing, but the country club was beautiful. The lantern style lighting and classic decor gave an intimate touch that we knew we couldn't get anywhere else within our budget. We worked with Ilana Rubin initially and then Kelley O'Toole who picked right up with our requests. What amazing personnel! She was speedy in her responses and was able to answer ALL of my questions. I felt like I was in great hands and trusted their work. Our guests loved the friendliness they received from the venue staff and were stunned at how beautiful the facility was. My husband and I knew this was the perfect place for us and it shows in our wedding pictures. Well done Harbor Lights!! What an amazing experience!

was very accommodating, allowing myself and a few others to arrive early to set up - and even helped out herself! Our event was held in the Back 9 Grill overlooking the golf course, and the weather was perfect for keeping the french doors open to the back patio. The food and service was excellent! Our bartender went above and beyond to make sure every guest was attended to. I have received many compliments on the shower, and many guests said it was one of the nicest they have ever been to! The beautiful venue coupled with an amazing staff made Harbor Lights the perfect venue for my event! I would highly recommend them to anyone!

nd they were there with us every step of the way that day. We highly recommend Harbor Lights for your special day or event, you will not be disappointed!

ncluding the green of the golf course, a marsh area, a beach area, the marina, and beautiful spots indoors. Harbor Lights drove our bridal party around in a golf cart to make photos in different spots easy. The indoor/outdoor setting for the cocktail hour was a great spot for guests to mingle and took away the stress of worrying about the weather. Overall, a beautiful setting with really great support from the event coordinators, manager, and caterer.

and I completely fell in love with the Country Club and knew we had to have our wedding there. Not only is the brand new facility breathtaking, the staff is incredible. I was the type of bride that was so organized and on top of every single detail, which meant I always had a lot of questions. I would send emails to the Events Coordinator, Kelley, and within the hour she would always answer me. I could tell that Kelley's job isn't just a job to her, she does it because she loves it! The day of my wedding, she stayed with me until I walked down the aisle and made sure everything/everyone was lined up and ready to go. As for the Manager, Nick, he was amazing as well! I met Nick late in my wedding plan process, and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to work him! His knowledge and experience in the business is well noticed. He takes so much pride in what he does! As a little girl you grow up dreaming of your wedding and how perfect you want everything to be and I have to say, Harbor Lights really did help make my dream come true! I really am going to miss working with them! Alyssa & Kyle

outstanding, all of our guests were just raving. Thank you!!