Publick House Historic Inn

y space due to the motel grounds overlooking the ceremony). The meadow was beautiful and private and with the long walkway it provided a dramatic entrance for the bride which I loved. Our reception took place in Paige hall which was the perfect size for 100 guests. Our day of coordinators Jon and May were amazing and ensured the entire day ran smoothly and on schedule. The food and cake were amazing and everything (table linens, cake, dinner) is included in the wedding package. The bridal suite is included in the package for the night of the wedding but I highly recommend booking for the night before as well because it was the perfect size for the bridal party to get ready in. The convenience of having everyone stay on property was an added bonus as well. I could not recommend Publick House more!!

ir wedding ceremony and reception at your wonderful facility. We wanted to thank each and every person who contributed to a picture-perfect wedding event. As parents of the bride, I can tell you that we had the highest hopes and expectations and you all delivered! Thank you all very much! Virtually all of our guests were in awe of the classic colonial essence of the inn and the beautiful condition of the grounds, landscaping and flowers. Having on-site lodging, a tavern and bakery on site was key since we had folks from all over New England and others that flew in from Texas, Oklahoma, Utah, Colorado, California and Chicago. The Publick House really is a full-service venue, we highly recommend it. Oh…and it was great to have the cottage for the after-party! I specifically wanted to call out the outstanding personal attention that our coordinator Teandra provided throughout the course of the big day. Weddings can be a nerve-racking time and it’s easy for those involved to forget about details and timing. Teandra was there at every step to keep things moving forward and on schedule (and always with a smile on her face). Our daughter was so happy with Teandra and that means a lot to us. We also wanted to thank Diana Gendreau from sales for the prompt feedback and attention leading up to the wedding day, as well as the spa staff for making everyone happy and relaxed. Everything was perfect. I also wanted to call out our other coordinator May who was seemingly in constant motion handling things, and our bartender Josh who did a great job handling everyone’s requests. They were both outstanding. Finally, I’d like to call out the kitchen for the great job they did, in particular the head chef. I apologize for not recalling his name. At one point, I popped my head in to ask for a private word with Teandra (and he saw me ask her). When she came outside to speak with me, the chef came out as well and had a deeply concerned look on his face. He immediately started asking if everything was ok and what the problem was and how he could fix it. When I told him I merely came over to express my and my wife’s gratitude and how great everything was, his worried expression disappeared. I could tell that he truly cared. I’m sure I’m missing some folks who also deserve thanks like the waitstaff that had to take care of 80 people, the landscaping crew and the folks who tend to the flowers and all the people who set things up and break it down. I can tell you the meadow where the ceremony was held looked magnificent, especially with the flowered archway under that big oak tree where everyone was situated. The reception tent was clean, beautifully decorated and many were impressed that the entire tent area had tiled flooring and dance floor. In closing, we wanted to thank everyone that contributed to our daughters’ wedding. It’s not easy to impress 80 people but you certainly did! Most importantly the bride and groom were happy, impressed and expressed to us that they had a fun and memorable wedding. Not only would we recommend the Publick House as a great venue, but we have 2 other daughters and are hoping they choose you when it’s time for their big day (hint, hint… they will). With our sincerest gratitude, Tony & Kristen Lombardo

to us the day of were--special thanks to John (and his father John who was a server at the event), Savannah, and the bartending staff (I remember Joey, but I'm blanking on the others so I apologize for forgetting people's names!). We opted for a tented wedding near the gazebo off to the side of the Chamberlin House. I recommend for anyone who has their wedding in July, like we did, to also rent AC for the tent. The Publick House has a vendor that they work with that did an excellent job while also being affordable (trust me, your guests and the Publick House staff will thank you for it, New England summer humidity are no joke!). Publick House was advantageous for us as they also provided the catering/placements/tables. It's essentially an all-in-one package at an affordable price. The only thing I wish was smoother was the programs that the planners/banquet manager use are frustrating and in old formats. I would have preferred if we could have used Google Sheets/Docs/Miro as I didn't have MS products on my non-work laptop. It would be great if they also modernized the forms themselves to make things more copacetic.

fact that the Publick House provides everything from food, to the cake, to lodging onsite and several different locations to get married, it truly is the perfect package. They set everything up, have items for use for the reception and pack everything up at the end of the night. We worked with John, Cathy, and Tiondra and they were all wonderful. John was extremely helpful in walking us through the booking process. Cathy was with us through every step of the planning process, emailing, calling and meeting with us whenever it was needed! She was truly a blessing with the planning. And lastly Tiondra, our day of coordinator. She was there through the whole day, checking in on everyone, getting everyone to where they needed to be, and lined up for the ceremony and reception which was no easy task with approximately 20 people. One person to specifically mention would be Kaylee. She worked alongside Tiondra, but more closely with us. She paid such specific attention to myself, helping get me from point A to point B in my dress, and both of us throughout the dinner service making sure we had everything we needed, whenever we needed it. We would absolutely recommend Publick House to anyone looking for an amazing venue.

way. The facilities are beautiful and we loved that their packages include so much! The banquet staff did an incredible job helping to keep everything running smoothly the day of the wedding and took special care of our elderly grandparents which we deeply appreciated. We also had our post-wedding breakfast there the next morning. The food was excellent and the staff was so kind on that day, too. I would highly recommend The Publick House to any couple looking for a basically all-inclusive venue! We are looking forward to coming back to spend anniversaries here in the future.

e for each guest, particularly chef's attention to detail for allergies and restrictions, is excellent. Having staff with the bride and groom constantly communicating to avoid any accidental run ins was perfect. Some things were small details like folding our napkins to look like a bride and groom, and just holding off on delivering food until we sat back down to avoid it being cold. Though they were small details, they really stood out to us. Being able to drop off our decor the day before and not worry about packing it up (the venue will do that for you) was a dream. We picked all of our items up the next day after checking out. We could not be happier with how the team set up the venue and brought our visions to life. We had a truly amazing experience and would recommend this venue to anyone. And pro tip - rent the tillyer hospitality room and hire simple indulgence for hair and makeup. The team met us in that room and did everything there and then we had the space until 11am the next day. It made the whole day so easy!

e. 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!

were all absolutely amazing. These girls helped make the wedding reception of our dreams.

ep 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.

rocess 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!

absolute breeze with their staff! They were so on top of everything. Amazing!

no issues and everything was perfect! I would highly recommend!!

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or 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 :-)

den 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.

e 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!

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!

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.

on. The staff thinks of everything & goes above and beyond. They are so accommodating and helped me create my dream day. 10/10!!!

n 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.

erything so easy!

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.

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!

dibly 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.

oned 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!

he 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

ned, 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.

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.

nd 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!