Publick House Historic Inn

We had our wedding at the Publick House in October 2024. It was the fall wedding of our dreams. The grounds are beautiful and picture perfect! The staff were wonderful and attentive. Our go to person for planning was Allison and she was outstanding. She made the planning process so easy for us. Our day of coordinator was Dennis and he was also fabulous! The day went so smoothly! The food and drinks were great! We got nothing but rave reviews from all of our guests. We are so thankful that we went with The Publick House! Our day was just perfect!

I have always loved the Publick House Inn it has a special place in my heart and always will. So being able to have them as our venue was a dream come true. Allison, Helena and May were all absolutely amazing. These girls helped make the wedding reception of our dreams.

We had our August wedding at this location. The venue is so prompt and willing to help in anyway they can. They took on a lot of the stress of planning and were so helpful every step of the way. The venue is beautiful and can accommodate guests lists of all sizes. We had a large wedding and everyone was able to stay on property and raved about how beautiful it was. The day of coordinators made sure everything went off without a hitch and were by our sides all day to make sure we had everything we needed. Can’t recommend this venue enough.

We got married at the Publick House Historic Inn in 2023, and it was everything we dreamed of and more. Working with Connie and Cathy was a pleasure—they made the entire planning process seamless and enjoyable. Their communication was exceptional, and on our wedding day, everything proceeded flawlessly. The convenience of having lodging on-site was a significant advantage. Our guests could relax and retire to their rooms whenever they wished. The food was outstanding, regardless of the season. Additionally, the bakery offered mouthwatering treats, with the pecan sweet rolls being a standout. Thank you, Publick House Historic Inn, for making our special day perfect. If you are looking for a wedding venue that offers comprehensive services, including an on-site bakery for your wedding cake, look no further—this is the place to be!

The Publick House was amazing to work with, and I recommend them to everyone! Their pricing is so affordable given all that is included in the various packages. Wedding day was an absolute breeze with their staff! They were so on top of everything. Amazing!

The minute we chose The Publick House for our wedding we knew we made the right choice. They were accommodating, responsive and made our wedding one to remember! We had absolutely no issues and everything was perfect! I would highly recommend!!

The Publick House was incredible! Our coordinator Diana as well as our day-of coordinator were all at the top of their game and worked well with our vendors to ensure our day was perfect.

Choosing The Publick House for our wedding was the best decision we have ever made. Having everything all in one place - ceremony location, reception, a multitude of room options for guests to choose from, breakfast options, after party location, rehearsal dinner location - made everything run so smoothly. The convenience made the whole weekend stress-free and so amazing. The staff at The Publick House went above and beyond to ensure everything was flawless. From our initial planning meetings to the day of the wedding, their professionalism and attention to detail were exceptional, even with a couple last minute day-of detail changes. They made sure everything ran smoothly, with their focus completely on our happiness. The garden gazebo was beautifully arranged - our guests were equally impressed with the warm and inviting atmosphere, not to mention the delicious food - stuffed chicken, prime rib, vegetarian option and apps - served during cocktail hour and the reception. Overall, our experience at The Publick House was nothing short of perfection. Every aspect, from the beautiful setting to the impeccable service, contributed to making our wedding day truly unforgettable. We are immensely grateful to the entire team for their dedication and hard work in making our dreams a reality. We wouldn't change a single thing about our wedding weekend.. it was perfect :-)

The Publick House made our ceremony and reception beautiful and hassle free. They took care of every detail and it was perfection. Our photos were incredible on the beautiful garden grounds and the big red barn in back made for an excellent additional photo shoot location with the fall leaves in the background. The reception hall was spacious and the food was superb. We were thrilled with this venue in every way.

The Publick house was the perfect venue all around. We had our wedding in Paige Hall in December 2023. The seasonal decor was amazing making it feel truly like a hallmark movie. The venue is homey and the grounds are wonderfully maintained. Allison and the team pay such close attention to detail and made my vision come to life. You don’t have to worry about anything. This venue takes care of set up and take down. Your wedding cake is made in house with the baker and they are absolutely delicious! We are so happy to have the Publick House as part of our love story!

We had the best wedding at the Publick House! We didn't want to plan much, and Diana and the team there made everything so easy and stress-free! On the day of, Dennis and Savannah were amazing, making sure we could just enjoy our day with no worries! All of our guests had a great time - from the food, to the service, to being able to walk back to their rooms after open bar! They even recommended a DJ that we loved. The price and value were excellent, and I wouldn't change a thing!

The Publick House was the absolutely perfect venue for us. We did everything on site - rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and a farewell breakfast afterwards. Highly recommend this for anyone who has many out of town folks coming! It gave us a great opportunity to see and chat with folks throughout the weekend. The staff handled details so well - we had a dedicated contact person for all of our arrangements ahead of time, and then two specific people from the team handled everything day of (including setting up the ceremony and coordinating with our arriving vendors). Only note I would make is that a number of our guests had issues booking rooms in the block via the online system. However, any problems were solved by calling the lodging department directly! Just something to keep in mind as you direct your guests.

Everyone at the publick house is so helpful and kind. I didn’t have to worry about anything on the day of my wedding and walked into my dream when I entered my ceremony and reception. The staff thinks of everything & goes above and beyond. They are so accommodating and helped me create my dream day. 10/10!!!

Publick House in July is drop-dead gorgeous. Flowers are in bloom, the Meadow is lush, and the weather is perfect for dancing the night away. Publick House made what could have been a stressful planning process significantly easier. We loved the vegetarian and vegan options from their kitchen, our out-of-state guests appreciated the accommodations, and the on-site salon made hair and make up a breeze. Our day-of event coordinator was fantastic and key to the success of the day.

Everyone we worked with was so lovely. Professional, organized, and definitely more affordable as far as weddings go. The food was amazing, the cake was delicious, and they made everything so easy!

I would have my wedding here in a heartbeat again. Staff and food was great. Grounds are beautiful. However, the heat was unbearable. Yes we got married in July and it was hot and humid but we had our reception inside and was told on our initial tour that the AC worked great. It had to be over 80 degrees in the venue which really limited some guests dancing and enjoying themselves. I feel like the thing most people will remember from my wedding is how hot it was. Which is pretty disappointing. Even the glue for the seating chart didn’t hold up due to the heat. We asked multiple times throughout the reception about the air and was told it was on as high as it could go. One other issue we had was the ac inside “the cottage” which we had rented as a space for the men to get ready in and as a space for the after party. Upon entering the ac was not turned on. It was over 90 degrees, imagine 12 men getting ready in there. Our after party started at 1030 and it was still just as hot because it could never recover from being so hot in there in the first place. We even paid extra to check in early to the space. We did speak to the venue afterwards about the heat issue. They were nice and understanding. They refunded us the cottage which was $850. Ok not bad, however we spent over $30k here and wasn’t compensated for anything else. The most memorable part our guests will have is how hot it was. If I was told about the possibility of this happening of the day was hot I wouldn’t have booked. So I guess the take away is dont get married here in the summer time.

We held our reception at the Publick House in the Garden Tent and it was the most perfect day! We were drawn to the historic nature of the Publick House, the beautiful grounds, the location and the event menu options. My husband is vegetarian, so having quality food (not just pasta with vegetables on a plate) was important to us! Our point of contact during the planning process (Allison) was extremely responsive and organized. She was knowledgeable and was able to walk us through the process - stress free! Whenever we made adjustments or changes, we would receive an updated contract within a day. When we had questions , she would respond quickly and if she did not know the answer, she would find it out for us! Small issues are bound to arise in an event this size and the banquet manager was responsive to fixing these issues immediately. It is important to note that there were no major issues and our guests had no idea that these small issues occurred - which speaks to the efficiency and responsiveness of the team that day. Our day of coordinator ensured we had everything we needed and they helped our day run flawlessly! Our guests raved about the food and the venue! Everyone had a fabulous day! The reason I am giving them 4/5 stars is due to the accommodations the night before. Had we not stayed on property, they would have received a 5/5 star review. We had issues with the AC in the bridal suite which resulted in moving everything to new rooms at 10 PM the night before my wedding. I was disappointed in how the front desk staff handled this situation and was extremely stressed the night before my wedding because of it. My husband and I are are very patient people and understand that things beyond our control can happen. However, we were not pleased at how the front desk staff handled the situation. I don't think that my situation occurs frequently, given that it was record high temperatures, but it did not seem that accommodations staff was prepared to deal with the issues that would arise from this. I will note that I spoke with the GM the following week and he was extremely receptive to listening to my disappointment and feedback regarding the accommodation stiatuion and worked to remedy the situation. Besides the issues with our accommodations, the actual day itself was perfect! The day went exactly like we planned and our guests had a great time! Even with the issues with the accommodations, we would definitely book this venue again!

We recently got married at the Publick House and our expectations were greatly exceeded! The venue looked beautiful, guests were well-fed and happy, and all of the staff were incredibly kind and flexible. We had a Welcome Party, our wedding, a Post-Wedding Breakfast, and 2 nights of after parties all on site; each event felt unique, which was important to us. We were a little nervous heading in as the pre-event communication wasn't great, but in the end, everything came together perfectly. We are very happy that we booked the Cottage for the weekend as an after party and weekend hangout spot and would highly recommend this to other couples. We were also very happy to have had our wedding in the off-season as there wasn't much else going on at the Publick House. This made everything from taking pictures on site to guest room availability much smoother.

We’re so happy we chose Publick House for our wedding venue! It was absolutely perfect and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Everything looked beautiful and just how we envisioned it. We loved how it was decorated for Christmas and really tied in with our theme and time of year. Diana was a huge help and so easy to work with to make our day perfect! Paige and Savannah were also a huge help for the day of the wedding. Our guests had an amazing time and loved the food. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone!

This is a very belated review as we were married at the Publick House in 2019 - but I am still basking in the glow of how wonderful our wedding day was! I cannot say enough about the attentiveness of the staff both during the planning stages, as well as on our wedding day itself! We had a Christmas wedding, and the venue was beautifully decorated. The staff were very easy to work with while planning, and really helped us to customize our wedding to our specifications and hopes. The food was fantastic and the catering team and servers went above and beyond to make sure that everything was to our liking and that our needs were met. They were also very transparent about pricing - and the value for what we received was quite reasonable for a wedding. For our wedding cake, I found a picture of one online that I loved, and the bakery team was able to recreate it perfectly! And it tasted fabulous too. On the wedding day itself, if anything went wrong behind the scenes, the staff took care of it and we never had a clue! The entire staff were very professional, kind, and hard working! Three years after we were married, we still have family and friends who rave about the venue and all of the details that went into making our wedding so special. While we had a vision of what we were hoping for, the staff really made it happen and I could not be happier for how our entire wedding and reception came together! It was an amazing experience and I am so thankful that we chose to get married at the Publick House

Wish I had better things to say, I had such high hopes. From the beginning, everything seemed fine. Then a month before our wedding, miscellaneous charges appeared which we questioned, and got nasty attitude from Cathy O’Brien. Apparently she didn’t appreciate people calling her out on them, because when we did her whole demeanor changed. From then on, she was nasty and passive aggressive. Day of, “person of contact” could not be found and did not check in until an hour before the ceremony. Long story short, look elsewhere.

Our initial 2020 wedding plans were a casualty of the pandemic, but we had our vow renewal at the Publick House and it was incredible! The functions team was easy to work with, and the entire place ran like a well-oiled machine on the big day. They even went out of their way to save me some mashed potatoes from our mashed potato bar since we were taking photos during cocktail hour! The catering staff was super flexible and allowed us to customize our menu to accommodate by husband and I's vegetarian diets. The venue is gorgeous, the price point is incredible for everything that's included, and the food was great! We had some hiccups along the way, but that's to be expected. Overall, would absolutely recommend the Publick House.

Used the Publick House a few weeks ago for our wedding. Besides being a gorgeous property (especially in the fall!), there are a few things that really sold us on going with them and made our day perfect. First, their wedding packages are super inclusive, and fit well within our budget. I loved that the cake was included because it was one less vendor to coordinate with! Second, their team (we worked specifically with Diana) are really detailed and seasoned. The prep calls, as well as really detailed forms and questions, really made me feel reassured that every detail we imagined and planned for would be captured correctly. The whole team was fabulous to work with, and our day was truly everything we imagined and more. Would recommend to anyone looking for a rustic, well-priced, and very detail-oriented venue - you won't regret it!

Our wedding was everything we dreamed of from top to bottom. From the very first meeting, our banquet manager, Diana made us feel completely at ease and cared for. PH's communication throughout the process was excellent and their process was straightforward. On our big day, PH staff was attentive throughout. The food was great (with the exception of the vegan entree, which we did not personally try, but we heard from guests was lacking). The beautiful grounds provided perfect backdrops for our photos (shout out to our amazing photographer, Joe Dolen!) The next morning, we arrived to find all our decorations and property neatly disassembled and ready for pick up. We cannot recommend Publick House highly enough.

We worked with Cathy to plan our wedding and then we were lucky enough to have Allison and Kaylee help us on our wedding day. I can’t say enough good things about this venue and, specifically, the people I mentioned. Literally every request that we had was accommodated. The wedding day was seamless and you can just tell they know what they are doing. They made our wedding unforgettable and we can’t thank them enough!

A beautiful setting, excellent service, delicious food, and a place for everyone to stay and be together. We had the most beautiful wedding weekend and we truly appreciated the high-quality attention and service we received from the event staff.

WE LOVED OUR AUGUST 2022 WEDDING AT THE PUBLICK HOUSE! The Publick House Garden Tent was a PERFECT venue for our wedding day. - STAFF - From planning with Cathy O'Brien to the day-of coordination with Alex and Kaylee, we were so well taken care of. Cathy guided us through each step in the process, answering EVERY email in a timely, organized manner. She was so helpful and every time we met with her we felt so at ease (which is very rare in wedding planning). On the day of, staff took our drink orders, routinely checked in on us, took us anywhere we needed on the golf cart, coordinated our timeline, and truly ensured we were enjoying our day to the fullest. - GROUNDS - The Publick House does an AMAZING job with their landscaping and gardens. We envisioned a beautiful 'secret garden' wedding, and the Publick House was the perfect setting for this. Our guests commented on the beautiful arbor (we got married under the red Hillside Arbor). The gardens and flowers were vibrant despite very little rain throughout the summer. - FOOD - We did the BBQ buffet and were so happy with that choice! Several guests commented on the delicious food and no one went hungry. We also highly recommend the apple cider donuts and hot dog cart - a crowd favorite!! - OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS - You truly cannot beat the room block on site and the complimentary coffee and pastries the next morning. This was a wonderful opportunity for us to casually visit with guests after our wedding day. We were able to thank and say goodbye to guests as they stopped in for their breakfast pastry. Guests also commented how convenient everything was having all the events on site. It was so nice for us to not factor in the cost and coordination of transportation to/from the hotel block. - BRIDAL SUITE - The bridal suite for the night of the wedding is included in the wedding packages, which is such a nice addition. The bridal suites are beautiful and so spacious. Very comfortable accommodations for getting ready and our overnight stay. Overall, we could not have imagined a better venue for our wedding day. We were blown away by the amazing services we received. Our friends and families are still talking about what a great venue it was, and we continue to reminisce on the perfect day we had. Thank you Publick House team! To all future brides - do not hesitate to book the Publick House for your wedding venue! You won't regret it!!

This venue is wonderful, they have an extremely competitive price and can help make your experience streamlined and simple. We are not the type to be great at the details but thank goodness we had all the staff at Publick House. Everyone was very nice, professional and on top of it. They anticipated our needs and made our day incredibly special. Shauna was a great planner and Jon helped things run smoothly day of, even when my maid of honors’ shoes broke right before showtime. Thank you! We had an amazing time!

We got married at Paige hall last weekend and I strongly recommend the Publick House! They know exactly what they are doing and everything ran smoothly. Having everything (rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, after party, accommodations, post wedding breakfast) made things a lot less stressful, we didn’t have to worry about transportation. We were going to get married at the hillside arbor and moved it indoors due to heat advisories, which they took care of behind the scenes. We had to postpone our wedding twice due to Covid and they were very accommodating. Again, would strongly recommend the Publick House to anyone planning a wedding!

Picking the Publick House for our venue was one of the best decisions we made in our wedding planning. One of the first words that comes to mind when thinking about our experience was "smooth." Despite planning a wedding in a shorted amount of time than many couples, and despite the omicron spike and a blizzard the day before, our wedding went so unbelievably smoothly. Shauna did a fabulous job of guiding us through the whole planning process, and we couldn't have asked for a better team to care for us on the day of. They made our decorations look even better than I'd imagined, made sure everyone was where they needed to be for the ceremony, and made sure we were fed and had drinks during the cocktail hour, even as we ran around taking more pictures. My parents particularly appreciated that the Publick House did both set up and take down, especially since my family was coming from far away. They were able to relax and actually enjoy the wedding and after party. The same goes for me and my husband as well. We were able to enjoy the wedding knowing that we were in the best hands. This does not even touch on many other benefits, like how delicious the food was. I have lost track of how many guests have remarked to me that the wedding had the best desserts they've ever had. There's also the way the Publick House was flexible with guests and the way they reached out to make sure all guests had safe lodging for the blizzard, and even offered to let us pivot to having the rehearsal dinner there last minute if we needed to. I cannot enumerate all the ways the staff at the Publick House took care of us, but every single person there was so helpful and such a pleasure to work with, and they truly helped create such a magical day for us. I heartily recommend.

My husband and I looked at so many venues before finding the Publick House. This venue had everything we were looking for - beautiful grounds for photos, all-inclusive ceremony and reception, lodging on-site, delicious food and cake, plus a space for our after party. You will not be able to find a venue with all these perks for such a reasonable price. But the best part is that the nicest people work here. That certainly showed when we had to reschedule our wedding due to Covid. They were so accommodating throughout the entire process going above and beyond to ensure we had our perfect day. We can't wait to return for our anniversary cake! Highly recommend the Publick House! Your wedding is in good hands.

The Publick House was the most amazing venue! During our big day, the staff checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed and left us to celebrate later in the day. The food was amazing and everything was beautiful.

Publick House did an awesome job with my reception. Staff was amazing. They pay attention to every detail it was the best ever. I highly recommend if you are looking for a place to have your wedding have it at the Publick House.