Publick House Historic Inn

s so much fun walking through the Tavern and seeing our guests at any point throughout the weekend. The service was unable from the day we toured the place until everything was said and done. We got many compliments on the venue including the food, the banquet manager, and the room itself. It was the perfect weekend!

needs and got ahead of them. He made sure everything was perfect and how we wanted it. He even helped my grandpa to his seat because he was having trouble walking on the grass. Without James and his staff, our wedding wouldn’t have been nearly as amazing. James was either by my side or my husband’s side the entire day making sure everything was running as smoothly as possible and nothing was forgotten. His staff expertly made sure our guests wanted for nothing. The appetizers were a big hit – we did a mashed potato bar and it was by far my favorite food item at the wedding. Our guests were raving about the three types of bacon laid out!! We also had Crab Rangoon’s and Bacon wrapped Short Ribs passed around. Both delicious! We did the baked scrod and the prime rib for dinner. The baked scrod was cooked perfectly and delicious. The prime rib was very overcooked for half our guests, but still tasted good. It’s wedding food so you can’t expect all that much, but it wasn’t bad. The cake was perfect. Not only was it beautiful, but it tasted suburb. Publick House has a wonderful bakery and it’s clear all our guests LOVED dessert and the fresh rolls/sticky buns on the tables during dinner. The only thing I would change is our sales rep, Cathy. We originally started with Lisa who was wonderful, but she was promoted and we started working with her old manager, Cathy, who was friendly, but not hospitable and regularly made us seem like we were bothering her. I went into the wedding very worried that my vision wasn't heard, but James quickly fixed that and made sure the wedding was exactly what both my husband and I wanted. Overall, I would recommend this as a wedding venue!!!

n absolutely amazing experience. Thank you Amber and Kristen for an amazing night.

ymore beautifully. Love love love. Wish we could get married all over again!!

ooking for an elegant but laid back feel with good food & beautiful grounds!

the pictures featured here are nice, but they do not capture how absolutely stunning the grounds are in person. There was some construction going on next door and it still could not take away from the romantic, rustic, New England charm that radiates from this place. We were married in the meadow, under the tree and had our ceremony in the tent. The tent was set up to perfection, everything looked better than I could have imagined it. The food was INCREDIBLE, even the bread basket blew our minds! I highly recommend the orchard chicken dish. My family and friends raved about it all night and the next day. The rooms are beautiful, the beds are comfortable. The staff was there at every turn, shuttling us in golf carts, helping us put on boutonnières, guiding us through the cake cutting, first dances etc. We looked at a lot of venues, but this was the one for us. Also, it was incredibly affordable for everything that you get. The cake for instance is included in the package and oh my god. It was baked fresh that day and decorated just like the picture I sent, gorgeous and delicious! I could go on and on. We had so much FUN at our wedding and that is because the staff took care of everything else.

tle moments within the day instead of worrying about timing and vendors. Anthony was our banquet manager and he was AMAZING. He even helped with the photos and as I result I got some beautiful photos of my veil "floating" in the wind. Our guests continue to share with us how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was! We could not have asked for anything more!

very detail (even the tiny ones!), our rehearsal went very smoothly and the wedding day was so easy with them guiding us along every hour leading up the ceremony. We knew we would be happy with them, but we're beyond impressed how great they were and and couldn't have asked for a better experience for our big day.

receptive to our ideas and they took time to go over every possible option we were interested in. Amber took over our account for Lisa, our previous wedding sales manager, and she did a great job. She answered all our questions on a timely manner. she addressed all our concerns. The venue itself has a unique historic charm, with all the modern amenities. The location is great, located one minute from I84 with plenty of parking. We had our rehearsal dinner in the Craft Room and it was great, very spacious and comfortable. Our wedding was in the Garden Tent, which looks really nice especially at night. The food is delicious with plenty of variety to choose from. We chose to have the “bacon bar” during our cocktail hour, we cannot overstate how much of a hit that was, it was awesome. They have a bakery onsite that created an amazing cake for us, and we can’t forget to mention their famous pecan rolls. Our ceremony had to be moved in doors because it rained on our wedding day, but the staff at the Publick House did such an amazing job setting up in doors and everything went off without a hitch. Our Banquet manager for our wedding night was Anthony and we cannot say enough about the incredible job he did. He was always several steps ahead of everything, we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Thank you Anthony! And thank you Publick House!

e had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception and after wedding breakfast as well! I would never change it for anything else! It was the best day ever!

thing was beautifully executed and they followed our directions to the tee. Anthony and Nicole were so helpful the day of and the Publick House made the planning easy and relaxed. They are professionals and surely know what they are doing.

was wonderful throughout the whole planning process, answering questions, coordinating with our vendors, etc. Kris was amazing on the day before and the day of with all of the details, following up with us on questions, concerns, etc. She was very attentive and totally available all day long. Danielle was my bridal assistant on the day of the wedding and she was absolutely amazing! She literally did everything from carting us around the grounds on the golf cart, to fixing the clasp of my dress, to bustling my gown and helping me all throughout the night. Not only was everyone wonderful, but the grounds looked beautiful and the food was amazing. We had a such a great wedding, with absolutely no complaints!

open bar and did not want people to drink and drive and we also did not want to rent buses. People loved that they were walking distance to their rooms, the cottage was available to rent for after the reception and all of our guests had an amazing time at the after party, we were up until 5am! Throughout my entire wedding process the staff was very responsive to my questions and emails. I never waited more than a day for a response from them. Another thing I loved about this place was that everything was included if you did not want to DIY items (I am not a DIY person). I used their centerpieces and card box, the cake was included in the cost. Also the venue puts out all of the decorative items you may have (some places make you assign family or friends to do it the day of). I just had to drop my stuff of with them and the staff set up my seating cards, lights and a couple signs I had. Overall this was the best experience and I highly recommend having your wedding there if you are thinking about it!

dest memories of our special day, and can't wait to return for a visit on our first anniversary!

to the tent, unfortunately it rained the day of our wedding BUT the staff was incredibly accommodating, allowing me to wait until the last minute (seriously 15 minutes before the ceremony was supposed to start) to move everything into the tent for our "Plan B" ceremony. The rain made no difference as the ceremony was just as beautiful inside their tent and we were still able to get some gorgeous pictures around their perfectly maintained grounds. We toured quite a few venues and The Publick House was by far and away the best value. The cost was very reasonable and their staff support was fantastic from our initial tour down to our day of banquet management. We chose to use their recommended vendors for our DJ (Champagne Toast), Florist (Michele Bernard), and Photographer (Heather Fuller), all of whom were amazing and easy to work with. This is the type of venue that can take care of everything for you, which was ideal for my husband and I as we did not have a lot of time to dedicate to planning our wedding. Outside of the wedding itself, we had a great rehearsal dinner in one of their indoor locations with delicious BBQ and the onsite overnight accommodations were perfect for our guests. The food overall was delicious from the cocktail hour apps to the entrees to the cake that they make in house. I HIGHLY recommend The Publick House to any bride/groom!

usted and thought of not going. I'm so glad that we did go that day because every step of the way the public house staff were the consummate professionals and every patient as I stepped through each process of wedding planning. Lisa Lacoste was my contact person and she was outstanding. She was kind and patient and always responded quickly and went out of her way to help me. On the day of our event we had Kristin Jacobson as the banquet manager and she kept everything in line and made us all laugh in the process. I was someone who was afraid of feeling like I had to plan this from scratch, but on the contrary, I was able to infuse my ideas while starting from a very seasoned template that the PH provided. The day of the wedding was the most perfect day and everything went so smoothly. I can't think the staff enough for everything they did for me!

you get your own wedding planner for every step of the way, a banquet manager to run the show, a personal bridal assistant, AND all of the behind the scenes staff DID AN AMAZING JOB setting up and were so kind and helpful. Everyone from the wait staff and bartenders to the bakery shoppe were just so amazing and obviously love what they do!!! Our wedding planner even contacted and coordinated with all of our vendors for us and we didn't have to worry about a thing! Does anyone else give you your own wedding planner included in the price?? NOPE! This place is one of a kind!! I was seriously the most nervous bride ever and they just made sure everything went perfectly, they got us all where we needed to be and communicated with the other staff (even with walkie talkies) to make sure everyone was where we were supposed to be at the right time. The new Chamberlain House (hotel) was BEAUTIFUL and had new amenities. The value of the meals and venue were great, the food was amazing. Everyone went above and beyond to make our day amazing and it really was!!! I can not say enough great things about the Publick House and their incredible, thoughtful staff. Wow.

the reception at a tent. All places I had looked for a tent wedding were outrageous. When I went to the Publick House, I loved the place-it has so much character! I thought it would be the perfect venue to have the ceremony, the reception, and have the guests stay at the hotel. They have it all! The price is so affordable and it's unbelievable the service you get for the price. The package comes with a cake and it includes a lot of extras like accommodation for the newly weds and receptions extras. I booked the venue about a year and a half ahead of time and my experience throughout the entire process was wonderful from the sales team to the banquet manager at the day of the wedding. The team was always responsive and well organized, they made the entire process easy. Lisa Lacoste coordinated all the details with me and made me feel at ease with her professionalism and experience. Kris Jacobson, the banquet manager, made everything happen the day of. She runs the show and she is extremely caring and detail-oriented. I got SO many compliments- that the grounds were so beautiful, the food was AMAZING (and so was the cake), and the staff was so friendly. Even when a lot of my family members who had traveled from a different country and didn't speak the language, they went above an beyond to communicate with them. I am so grateful for the perfect wedding at the Publick House and to their staff. I cannot say enough good things about this place. I cannot think of a better place to have tied the knot.

Paige Hall (for reception). In the nine months leading up to our wedding, coordinator Lisa Lacoste and her team were patient, thoughtful, and paid close attention to our needs; they responded quickly to our questions and addressed any concerns. For the wedding weekend itself, banquet manager Kris Jacobson and her staff were in complete control, leaving no small detail forgotten. Our family and friends stayed in hotel rooms on the property, making for a fun, eventful, and easy weekend for all guests. Because we had an earlier wedding that ended around 4 p.m., we chose to enjoy a private dinner at the Inn later that night to celebrate our new marriage. P. S. Amazing cake!

exactly what we wanted, everything looked perfect! Everyone in the sales office was amazing to work with and they all had great advice and suggestions! These made me feel more confident my day would go perfectly! Danielle was my bridal assistant and Alec kept everything in line and on time! They both were a pleasure to work with and are at your beckon call whenever you need anything! Even by the end of the evening, they were making sure everything ended seamlessly! We were so pleased and had several compliments on our venue, even still, 3 weeks later! This is definitely a great choice for a venue!

ted by the sales team, we knew our wedding would be in great hands at the Publick House. That turned out to be true as the Publick House staff went above and beyond for us throughout the planning process and the wedding itself. Lisa and her sales team were extremely helpful throughout our planning process to answer all of our questions and ensure that every detail was covered. The series of planning meetings and the tasting event with the team allowed us to discuss ideas for food, decor, entertainment, and more with people who have the wedding experience to know what works and what doesn't. They paved the way with some "homework" to ensure that we stayed on top of our planning. Lisa and the sales team made themselves available and were always responsive to our emails and phone calls. At the rehearsal and on the day of our wedding, our banquet manager, Kristin, and her team of bridal assistants made sure that everything was orchestrated perfectly. Kristin and her team worked closely with our pastor, ceremony musicians, photographer, DJs, and florist to ensure that our ceremony and reception ran smoothly. The team set up the venue beautifully, the tent looked perfect, just as we imagined. They made sure that my husband and I (along with our attendants and parents) had everything we needed, while still keeping us close to our schedule. The food was delicious for both cocktail hour and dinner, and many of our guests raved about our cake (baked in-house). Kris and her team didn't miss a beat, quickly springing into action when we thought we were missing a ceremony reading. They made sure all of our guests had a great time, and everyone was well taken care of. Many thanks to the Publick House team! If you want to pull of the wedding of your dreams, Publick House will help you do it!

nly for weddings but any event. Food, atmosphere and staff are all fabulous!!

imple perfect, we wanted a traditional New England setting and we got it. If you are looking for a historic setting filled will elegance and style, you fall in Love with the Publick House and staff as we did.

ace for our wedding. Aside of the site's natural charm and great location, the pricing for all of the services were very reasonable. It's an excellent location if you also need room blocks, rehearsal dinner options, and after parties. We had everything on property - rehearsal and dinner, wedding ceremony and reception, as well as renting a cottage for an after-party. Lisa LaCoste, the wedding sales manager, was outstanding and very attentive to everything we needed before, during, and after the wedding. She was very easy to contact with any questions and made sure specific needs were met. We had guests, including myself, with food allergies and dietary restrictions and all needs were met perfectly. Her years of experience and friendly personality was one of things that made us decide to get married at the Publick House. Anthony Scott was our on-site coordinator on our wedding day and I can't say enough wonderful things about him. His calm and friendly personality made the whole day feel stress-free. I didn't have to worry about anything that may have come up, because he took care of everything. He was easily accessible throughout the night, and made sure to check in with us regularly. If there were problems that arose that night, I had no idea! Our wedding day was amazing and a great portion of that success goes to Anthony. Ashley was our bridal party server and she was so much fun! She took very good care of us and made sure we had everything we needed without even having to ask. She was so friendly and her personality was great, she definitely deserves recognition for her outstanding service that night. I couldn't help but hug her at least once and thank her for making our day great.

ast more than 24 hours- because it was so good!

nned to have the ceremony in the meadow and the reception in Paige Hall, however, due to bad weather both the ceremony and the recreation were in Paige Hall. The venue is a beautiful Historic Inn which is maintained well and kept very clean. My wedding coordinator was awesome. I was able to plan my wedding from California. I filled out a couple of worksheets and let my wedding coordinator take care of all the other details. Stress free planning! The day of my wedding I was assigned a banquet manager. She kept the entire day on schedule, let me know when I was supposed to do things (i.e. ceremony starting, when to enter reception, when to cut the cake, etc). I did not have to put any thought into the timing of the events of the day. She also ensure that we had everything we needed, including beverages in the bridal suite and a round of drinks for the bridal party after the ceremony. Five Star Wedding location for any bride looking for a stress free wedding! The wedding night was another story. My husband and I went out after our wedding for an after party. We returned a little after 10:00. There was another wedding or event going in Paige Hall with VERY loud music with a lot of bass. To the point where pictures and items of the table were rattling. We were hoping it to stop soon and would have found it acceptable if it ended at a reasonable hour, but the event went until after midnight! Our wedding night was ruined by the music. I would not expect a place like the Publick House, which advertises themselves as a quiet Historic Inn to allow such an event to go so late. The next morning we went downstairs to get breakfast, which was included in our wedding package, and the host working at the desk was very rude. She informed us that we needed to make reservation for breakfast and she did not know if she could seat us, in a very unpleasant and demeaning manner. She then had us wait for a table for nearly 30 minutes, after several walk-in parties which came after us were seated by other hosts. Also, half the seats in the restaurant were empty. Once we were seated, the breakfast and the service were very pleasant. Although by this point I was already upset at how rude the host was. Overall, the wedding services were top notch, the wedding day could not have been better and the food was great. I would never suggest staying in the inn to anyone, as the inn was unreasonable loud and the host at breakfast was so rude that I was upset by the time we got to eat breakfast.

that it was the best cake they had ever had!

ps of advice 1) Ask them to pack your plates the day of, you won't have time to eat and their food is fantastic! 2) Opt for your own florist. We went with the in house florist but I don't think she was as detailed as I had hoped she would be. There were many emails early on that went unanswered, maybe it was just a busy time for her. And in our last meeting to square off details she had mentioned she would make a bathroom basket for us, come the day of the wedding, it wasn't there. I was very disappointed. I also thought that the arrangements she put together for us were very small, including the arrangements for the church.

t my wedding day that I was not expecting. For instance, during my cocktail hour, my coordinator came to me with a picture of my cake to make sure it met expectations. They also set up everything and take it down for you, so all together they helped remove a lot of the day of stress. They also make sure you have time to yourself and are able to relax, eat, and enjoy yourselves. The grounds and building are beautiful, and I enjoyed them with minimal extra decor.

y and accommodating and everything ran smoothly. What was also great is that part of the package includes a honeymoon suite (which I used the night before with my MOH since we were flying out that night for the honeymoon), the cake, which can be extremely costly; as well as a guest book, cake cutter/server, oil lamp centerpieces, and toasting flutes. We opted not to use any of them, but are great if you're on a budget and can't afford to buy them. Overall, great food, great atmosphere and great people.

as way too hot, we could barely sleep. The room cost was way higher than other surrounding locations were for comparable rooms (suites) but for my wedding night, I was willing to pay more. However, despite the heat, the staff were SPECTACULAR! The food was amazing and It was a near perfect experience! The venue was very very picturesque and we were lucky to get just the right amount of snow for our day to make it magical. I do highly recommend them.

all. The cheese tray they put out my photographer took a nice picture of, it looked like enough cheese for ten people not almost 200. My meal (the bride) came cold, several guests got cold meals and some did not even get what they requested because "they ran out". We paid for an open bar the entire night, yet many guests informed me they paid for their drinks, watched the bartender ring the sale into the register then place the money from my guest into their tip jar. The facility is beautiful but that is the only nice thing I could say about my experience there. I did write a 8 page e-mail to the general manager expressing my disgust, he would not even meet with me, but did reimburse a small portion of what we gave to the Publick house.

was AMAZING. Our guests raved about how delicious the food was, and there was plenty of food for people to go to the buffet more than once if they so desired. We also had a waffle and omelet station, which were fantastic. The cake was excellent too (we went with white cake with lemon filling, and white buttercream frosting, with a lace design). The Sale staff were all excellent. We worked mostly with Shauna Dandy in the planning stages, and she was excellent about answering all of our questions and emails. The staff were also very accomodating with our table floor plan, which was unusual in that it included both round and rectangular tables, but they made it work! Our day-of coordinator, James Kluge, was FANTASTIC and went above and beyond to ensure that our day went completely smoothly and required no effort or coordination on our part. James was extremely friendly and easy to work with, especially with our rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. The waitstaff were totally unobtrusive and friendly, and we were barely aware of their presence. We used the library as our hospitality room, which worked out very well because there was plenty of space to store our belongings and get ready. The Barn was a gorgeous setting for an intimate ceremony -- our guests loved it as well. Our only complaint was that the Front Desk staff could have been more helpful in directing my mother to the Bridal Suite when she arrived that morning. Overall though, we HIGHLY recommend the Publick House!!

le* banquet manager and I cannot possibly come up with enough nice words for her. Amanda was my bridal assistant and she was always there when I turned to ask something, it was great. The front desk people were excellent with my guests, and even the people in the restaurant made sure to congratulate us. The rooms are adorable, the library very useful, and the cottage was an excellent place to escape to afterward. And the food! We had people raving about this (and this was after months of people complaining that we weren't having red meat or chicken at the wedding). Especially the cake, that was incredible. I will say that, at the end, I had an odd exchange with a sales assistant. She had been very friendly up till then, but came across rude and stressed me out about a small detail in the last ~month or so. Email can be hard to discern, I know, but it definitely wasn't handled the way I'd want. I mentioned it to Cathy and it was fixed, but just as a caution--don't be afraid to speak up. Many thanks to the Publick House for the awesome memories we have.

They have a hotel on their property for guests and an overnight stay is included for the bride and groom. The cake, tables, chairs, linens, and food were all included in our package which took a lot of stress out of planning. I would highly recommend this location for a wedding. Their prices are very reasonable and you get more than you paid for.

ding the staff were awesome. We never felt as though we were pressured into anything. It rained that day of our wedding and our ceremony had to be moved inside. The staff and our personal coordinator were AMAZING. They were very reassuring and went out of their way to make sure everything went smoothly. They have an awesome party with all of the couples from your season so that you can not only taste the food but see the venue all set up in different styles. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

site ceremony. We had many guests stuck in Mass Pike traffic and our wedding manager reassured us that we could push the ceremony start time up a half an hour until most of our guests arrived at no extra cost. However, she failed to communicate and coordinate this delayed start time with the other wedding manager, who was in charge of the other wedding occurring on the property in the tent, just a short distance away from the gazebo we were getting married at for an outdoor ceremony. We were right in the middle of our vows and the DJ from the other wedding started booming into the microphone the introductions for that wedding's bridal party. The whole time we were exchanging vows and our wedding bands, all we could hear, as well as our guests, was music and the DJ talking over the loud speaker for this other wedding. We put on a brave face and made it through the ceremony but the quality and specialness was certainly tarnished. We redid our vows under the trees on the hill afterwards, thanks to bridal party's suggestion. Our wedding manager was mortified and apologetic, claiming that she was radioing over to the other manager to get the DJ to stop, but the DJ refused. This same manager also said, at a later time, that her walkie talkie died, so whether the other DJ ever got the message or not, we don't know. We were refunded our $500 ceremony fee from the Publick House. They also let the bridal party drink for free for the whole reception, gave us no time limit on the hall, and paid for a pizza party afterwards. However, the damage was already done and I would have much rather paid for everything in full and had a flawless ceremony. It was one screw up on the Publick House's part, but a huge one and I wouldn't recommend anyone to have an outdoor ceremony there, especially if there is another wedding going on.

ellently done. I'd highly recommend this venue (and the bacon bar!) to anyone.

ff. Paige Hall is gorgeous. The food is amazing and I loved my cake!

ho was "in charge" of our event. I received emails from multiple people. I also was constantly asking when things were due. All my other vendors would send me reminders (knowing that things get crazy and you may forget due dates)! I felt like I was constantly bugging them for information. Over all it was a great location and good food, but I'm not sure I would use them again. My guests did enjoy themselves though.

s were lacking the day of. None of our guests knew of these small details but I did. So, a beautiful venue, delicious food, friendly staff, the list of positives can go on. I'd give a four and a half rating if possible. Definitely a venue to consider.

questions. They never tried to upsell us - they knew our budget and respected it but made sure we got everything we could out of it! I felt like through the wedding planning process, I developed new friends throughout my communications with everyone! Cathy, Lisa, Laura and Shauna were wonderful through the planning process! Then wedding day, the manager, Kris was fantastic. She and my bridal assistant, Allie were such a delight. Always with us for whatever we needed each step of the way. We were well aware that they do over 150 weddings a year but we TRULY felt like we were THE ONLY one - that is not an easy task. We held our wedding just after Christmas and I cannot even describe how beautiful the decor was. It was breathtaking. Our guests were absolutely amazed. It was also a WONDERFUL coincidence that the color scheme they chose this year matched our wedding colors. It couldn't have been more perfect. It rained so hard on our wedding day and initially I was disappointed knowing what the forecast was in store as we wanted some outdoor shots BUT fortunately the Publick House is so unique with numerous locations to take pictures - we got some amazing photos. The food was unreal! It was unreal at our tasting and the same the day of the wedding. We also asked for a funfetti cake. Probably the best cake I have ever had. At the end of the night we rented the cottage for our after party. Talk about a perfect spot to have your guests come to unwind and keep the party going. It had EVERYTHING you need - They just updated the decor and furniture too. We were so lucky. We received so much great feedback from our guests on how amazing our wedding was and most of that is because of everything that happened at Publick House.

were great about emailing my answers right back. Our wedding day turned out just as planned. Every single detail we went over at our Final Appointment came true at our special day! I couldn't ask for anything more. Thank you!

orgeous venue- loved Paige hall for my country rustic wedding!! and the turkey dinner is to die for!

a location that was "equally inconvenient" to all of our guests. It was basically a mini destination wedding. We got so many complements from our guests about this venue. For one thing, it has so much New England charm, and the grounds are gorgeous and the perfect backdrop for festivities and photos. It's also convenient for overnight guests - the motel rooms aren't fancy but it was perfect for our friends who are in their mid-20s.. not only are they affordable, we also felt like we were on a college campus with the quad-like set up. Great opportunity for after-partying. The historic inn housed our parents and grandparents, and other family and friends, and we also had a couple of room blocks at other area hotels. We felt lucky to find a venue with so much character that is also a bit of a one stop shop - the food, tent accessories, and cake for example were all included in the price, which is reasonable to begin with. It was both a great value and really convenient since we didn't have to shop around for other vendors for these elements. Another thing our guests raved about was the food. I think oftentimes the food is just so-so at weddings but because the Publick House is a restaurant too, the food was fantastic. The day of the wedding was low-stress because our coordinator was on top of everything. Really it was seamless and it was all thanks to the Publick House and it's awesome staff. Thank you, Publick House, for an amazing experience and a special day that I will never forget!!

il-oriented. They guided us throughout the planning and made the process as painless as it could be. They answered many questions and gave us guidance as needed as well as helping us to customize details that were important to us. The location is easy to get to and the venue is beautiful. The landscaping and whole feel of the inn is just lovely for a wedding. The staff was exceptional - the event planners, wait staff, and other staff working on site were welcoming, professional, and helpful. On the day of our wedding, we had so little stress and felt so well taken care of. The food was fantastic. We had our cake made in-house - was delicious. We also used some of their vendor recommendations and were pleased with the results. We also had many of our guests stay on-site; I think we had 48 rooms booked. This made the weekend even more fun - to have family and friends all around us, enjoying the venue. Many of our guests gave rave reviews about the event. We highly recommend the Publick House as a wedding venue!

felt like she was just trying to 'sell' extra services to us. She was always available to answer questions by email or phone. She was great. There are a few things that came up on the day-of that might be significant to mention. We decided to do an open bar cocktail hour and when my bridesmaids arrived at the Publick House, they were promptly carded before they could be served. I understand that they are trying to abide by the law (very important) but I would have appreciated a heads-up ahead of time because a lot of them did not have their IDs - they were wearing a dress with no pockets (and not one of them was younger than 26). All of the bridesmaids had been carded at the rehearsal dinner the night before as well, so it would have been nice for them to be a bit more flexible. My bridesmaids ended up not getting a drink during the cocktail hour because of this (they were unable to go into the inn because we were taking pictures). My husband and I also had a 'bridal assistant' with our drinks and appetizers and such but when we entered the hospitality room, the platters had not been refreshed and we needed to request food because we were starving. We ended up getting the food really quickly to their credit once we requested it. We also ended up being served a completely different side dish than what we asked for. No problem whatsoever but would have liked a heads-up from the staff before the meal if such a big change was necessary. Other than those (VERY SMALL) things, we were absolutely thrilled with the Publick House. They ended up giving us an extra half hour during the reception because our guests were having such an awesome time at the end of the night. We loved the garden tent and the setting was absolutely beautiful. The cake was also delicious.

, lemon chicken and veggie risotto. Definitely recommend!

best way to work through the options or sometimes called challenges. We met with the sales team on several occasions and talked much more over the phone and through email. Regardless of the situation, they provided a foundation by which we could build the framework of our wedding. First steps was picking a date and review pricing options. Each season is different and dates book fast during the spring, summer and fall. We chose a Sunday morning wedding and they accommodated us with a Friday night rehearsal dinner at a good price compared to local restaurants. Their system is setup such that they provide some level of wedding planning for us. They invited us to a food tasting event where we were able to taste and pick our h'ordeuvres, appetizers, entrees and wedding cake flavors. At this even we also were able to see many different layouts of decerations including table and seat covers, candle and floral arrangements as well as meet with florists, dj's and photographers. We met every few weeks until the week of our wedding in which we met twice to ensure we delivered all the decorations and ensured all other planning arrangements have been finalized. Since we chose a Sunday morning wedding they allowed us to stay the night before which was a concern in terms of room availability. This was not an issue and noise wasn't too bad. I can go on with more comments. The wedding planner was very nice and worked hard to ensure we had place for the rehearsal dinner. The wait staff for both the rehearsal dinner and during the cocktail hour and reception made everyone feel at home. The food was phenom as we had the vegetable lasagne - unique with asiago cheese, the orchard chicken with sausage stuffing and the Boston baked scrod. The wedding cake was also very moist and very tasty. We did three layers all with different flavors and fillings. This may all sound too good to be true. But we did this on a budget and they accommodated us for the budget we had without issue. They always responded as happy to help and we couldn't have been more pleased. Our total cost of service was just over $5K as we had a Winter Bliss package that had a few discounts in it for the off season wedding. Pricing included the rehearsal dinner and a few rooms for our friends and family. My only recommendation is ask questions and be patient while they work with you to build a package that you will be pleased with on your special day.

ganization of the staff was incredible, they didn't miss a beat and made sure to tell us when our food was coming so we wouldn't forget to eat. They make the cake as well, delicious! I recommend the spice cake and the expresso mousse. When we got to our room (also included in the rental) they had left a fresh fruit basket for us, which was a pretty big deal considering how much dancing we had done. The breakfast afterwards was also wonderful, used Ebenezer's Tavern. They had blueberry pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, pecan rolls (house specialty, DO NOT miss these). People have been raving for weeks about our wedding and many of the comments are directly related to the Publick House.

layers. It tasted incredible!

and they didn't even blink - they just moved everything ahead like it was no big deal!) On the day of the wedding (and also at the brunch we held the next morning) they were extremely attentive to us and to all of our guests. The food was delicous - I've received many compliments from our guests! I am excited for a weekend getaway to the Publick House too - we were in an awesome suite for our wedding night and we can't wait to stay there again. I can't say enough good things about Catherine and her whole staff who made what could have been a very stressful day into something so fun, relaxing and memorable. Thank you so much!

strict $10,000 or less budget and we didn't have to worry about straying from that. We went with their "Garden Romance Tent Wedding" package. I couldn't believe how much was included...three course meal with guest's choice of two entrees, wedding cake decorated however we wanted with cake knife and server, complimentary champagne toast for all guests and toasting glasses for my husband and I, white floor length linens with choice of house napkin color, oil lanterns for cocktail hour centerpieces, table numbers, and a beautiful bridal suite for our wedding night with complimentary breakfast in the morning. We didn't have to worry about hiring a wedding planner or a ton of different rental companies! The staff is so friendly and are excellent at communication. They never kept me waiting for an email response or a phone call. I can confidently say that I didn't stress out one bit about planning my wedding all thanks to them. The food was amazing! I had several guests come up to me raving about how delicious both the dinner and the cake was. I haven't been to many weddings, but some friends have said that they typically don't like the taste of wedding cakes. We went with a tried and true classic...vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream frosting. I brought in a picture I had found in one of the galleries on The Knot and they replicated it with no problem. The hotel does not lack for scenic backgrounds to be used for pictures. Their grounds are well landscaped and the hotel itself was tastefully decorated with pumpkins, cornstalks, and other fall harvest fare (without overdoing it and being cheesy). If you are looking for a beautiful rustic outdoor wedding, please look into The Publick House!

feel and had great opportunities for pictures outside. We received many compliments about the food and decor. We were also happy to have a wedding coordinator for the wedding day. Charlene did a great job, very helpful and attentive. A few little blips in the planning process were that our contract wasn’t always updated with the agreed upon details after each appointment. Being out of state, we needed to know that we’re all on the same page so this was important to us. Also, the current policy for discussing cake designs doesn’t allow clients to visit with actual bakers. This made it hard for us because when we were looking for feedback on what’s possible and to brainstorm cake design ideas, meeting with PH managing staff for these decisions was not very productive. Overall, everything came together on the wedding day and we had a great time celebrating at Publick House with our family and friends. We were very happy we chose Publick House.

equest, did an egg wash on the flowers and dusted them with edible glitter to add some additional sparkle. Very yummy, and it came with our package. It was a bit weird that i had to buy my own toppers (the flowers and the ribbon), but it helps to keep the cost down and ensures that the colors match perfectly.

illing to do signature cocktails at our cocktail hour and at the end of the evening when we had cigar bar. They also were willing to make a bacon bar for us, which was a HUGE hit with all of our guests - people are still talking about it. The Publick House was really organized and took each tiny detail into account for us and made sure we didn't have to think about anything on the day of our wedding! The waiters/waitresses were extremely attentive all night long and really made everyone feel like royalty. They are located approximately 1 hour outside of Boston and include a LOT in their packages that most venues don't. They are also super accommodating and willing to work with you for all types of requests. This place is a steal for all that they offer! Plus, they have a fabulous space that is absolutely charming and unique - you won't get a cookie cutter wedding at the Publick House! I couldn't begin to express my gratitude for all that this venue did to make my wedding picture perfect!

in the garden tent. The beautiful weather helped, but this was such a pretty setting for our relaxed, country/garden theme. Having the outdoor cocktail hour was key. We were able to fit about 200 hundred guests along with a band and DJ under the tent (with an extension). The tent did not feel cramped at all. The food was fantastic (definitely recommend the traditional turkey dinner). We also loved how our guests had the option to stay at the Inn. We held an after party in the cottage up on the hill, which was a blast. We ordered pizza from Sal's and used the fridge for our own beer. The singing and dancing lasted until almost 3am. Last but not least, we hosted a breakfast for our guests in Paige Hall the morning after the wedding, which was fabulous. I would highly recommend the Publick House! They took care of every last detail, from the perfectly-pressed linens to making sure our gifts were delivered to our room at the end of the reception.

g everything back an hour to make sure that we got what we paid for. Our guests raved about the food and cake that was made in the bakery! Words cannot express our gratitude for everything they did to make our day perfect!

mooth operation; the staff is very professional and experienced, and know what they are doing, which is key. The only negative thing I can say is that they are so good at their job, they forget to keep you in the loop. I spent a good part of the day wondering what was going on and when, which was a little nerve-wracking. I was told I would have a bridal assistant to check on me throughout the day and keep me up to speed, however she never did show up until I called looking for her, and even then she wasn't very informed and made herself quite scarce. Once the wedding began, however, she redeemed herself by staying by my side for most of the night. I should mention that while the bridal suites are lovely and spacious - great for having your bridal party get ready in - if you wind up in room 40 (top floor, essentially the attic of the inn),it can be uncomfortably warm and stuffy. The AC wasn't working properly, and though they did provide us with a fan upon request, and the maintenance man did drop in to "fix" the problem, it was never cool in there...not a good thing when you are trying to have your hair and makeup done and you are continually sweating it off! The rest of the inn seemed to be nice and cool, so my advice to you is this: if your wedding is in the summer, try to request one of the other 2 bridal suites, which are on the main floor of the inn and better regulated. We planned to get married at the hillside gazebo, however it was raining on the afternoon of our wedding so we had to make the decision to hold the ceremony indoors (I'll admit, I was a little sad, but it ended up being for the best because it was HOT outside, therefore the AC was greatly appreciated!). Though Paige Hall had already been set up for the reception, I wanted the ceremony and the reception to each have a different "feel”, and guests sitting around their tables for the ceremony just didn't work for me. The staff was fabulously accommodating, and they were able to move things around to set the room up theatre style for the ceremony, which I was extremely pleased with. The ceremony and reception went by without a hitch (with the exception of a little snafu we had with the gift table; it was set up in a dimly lit alcove, and my guests couldn’t seem to find it! I'm still receiving gifts to this day because no one could locate the gift table! If you chose to get married at the Publick House, which would be a very wise decision on your part, I suggest asking for more light in that corner, or having your DJ announce where the gift table is, because it was a real issue for my guests). One of the best things about the Publick House is their food - absolutely delicious! Wedding food is notoriously known for being just OK, if not bad, but we've gotten so many compliments on the food that was served - especially the butternut squash bisque- yum! They also did a brilliant job on the cake, and on the candy & cookie buffet (they set up the entire thing, and it was amazing!). I highly recommend the Publick House as a wedding venue; aside from the few glitches I mentioned, it was a dream-come-true! I would like to thank Josh, Catherine and all of the staff involved for their help in planning and executing a fantastic wedding!

g business and now how picky I can be when it comes to the food, presentation, and all of the little details. Catherine and her team far exceeded my expectations during the whole journey. Whether it was answering many questions via email, to last minute guest add-ons, and moving ceremony spaces the Publick House made me feel like the only bride getting married. The entire night of the wedding went smoothly from the excellent food & drinks all the way to the attentive staff helping me all night. I look forward to hosting many more family functions at the Publick House.

) the setting, service, and food were all fantastic, highly recommend!

but stayed late to see us! She was the norm! Everyone was happy for us and willing to help. Despite the fact that they do this every weekend, they made us feel like our wedding was the only one that mattered. Our guests are still talking about how amazing everything was. The staff flawlessly handled all of our dietary requests (Kosher and allergies). None of the special little touches that were important to us were overlooked. We were well-informed by the staff as to exactly what would happen and were able to pass this information along to our wedding party, guests and outside vendors. This made our life so much easier. Chad and I not only got to eat, speak to all of our guests, pose for amazing pictures, and dance, we 100% enjoyed our wedding. I fell in love with a cake that I saw online and the bakery chef was able to duplicate the cake! Our theme was Spring- woodsy, and the marzipan mushrooms, ferns, acorns were the talk of the staff. We were told over and over again by various employees that they had gone to see our cake because they heard how great it was. We have already been back to the Publick House once, and will return again and again to enjoy a meal or a yummy treat from the bake shoppe. We were also able to coordinate a luncheon for the bridal party as well as the rehearsal dinner, with the staff with no trouble. We were pleased with everything! I'm sad that there are only 5 stars to be given because the Publick House staff deserves so many more. The Publick House worked well with our outside vendors to take all of the details we had dreamed of, and turn them into reality. When we decided to get married we only looked at the Publick House, and I'm glad we didn't keep looking. I know we wouldn't have found a more special place to have our wedding. It is perfectly located between Boston and Hartford where our families live. It is far enough outside of the city to feel like you've left all the hustle behind, but close enough to head home at the end of the party if you didn't want to stay over. So easy to get to, lots of parking, plenty of over-night-options. I could go on forever. If you have a chance to check out the Publick House, you won't be disappointed! Thank you Cathy, Shauna, Jenn, Jenna, Anthony, Justin, Peg, Jimmy, Josh and everyone else that was so happy and nice to us!

groomsmen were not directed to escort guests in and did not have a place set aside to wait while the bride was getting ready. All in all, I'd highly recommend them, but I would suggest going over these details explicitly prior to the ceremony. Thanks!

such gorgeous grounds it was easy to picture ourselves getting married there! We went inside to go over the details & FELL IN LOVE when we saw it decorated for Christmas. This alone moved up our wedding date from mid-May 2012 to December 2011!! The Publick House made the entire process so easy! Naturally, we had never planned a wedding before, but it was very clear that The Publick House had done it time & time again. They were very quick to respond to my millions of e-mails with personalized responses and, even though we didn't use it, the list of recommended vendors was extremely useful. All of our guests truly seemed to have an amazing time and though they say that no wedding is perfect, I can honestly say the Publick House was!

em the New England experience. Having the Inn and Motor Lodge right there was a bonus. It was so relaxing not having to worry about having to get any where at any certain time and being able to hang out with our guests the whole weekend. Our guests loved the setting and thought the Inn was perfect for a New England wedding. The staff was very helpful and catered to our every need, even kept the Tavern open late for us Friday night after our rehersal dinner (Lucas is an awesome bar tender). We had the ceremony in Paige Hall and they set it up beautifully. The Cocktail hour was in the Barn while they set the Hall up for the reception (it was a little hot with 100+ people in there, but we dealt with it). The food at the reception was to die for. We served Turkey and Salmon and had apple crisp for dessert instead of cake. I did not have to worry once during the wedding, there was always someone 2 steps ahead of me taking care of everything. I can't think of one bad thing to say about The Publick House. The sales staff was there every step along the way to help me with planning the wedding. They even helped arrange to have cupcakes brought out for my mother and bridesmaid who's birthday it was that night. It was perfect. I highly recommend this venue.

uilt and adult trees were replanted so to complete the look of the tree lined border as if nothing had happened!! The guests were none the wiser. The staff was fabulous in making any adjustments needed to accommodate guests special needs regarding mobility getting around the grounds, dietary restrictions, etc. Our reception was under the tent and looked fabulous with the tent liner and globe lanterns. Everyone raved about the food and service throughout.

helped to coordinate the wedding created a stress-free, wonderful experience. I would recommend this venue to anyone!

willing to answer any and all of my questions as they came up. Everyone was always smiling and happy, it made me feel so comfortable and glad that we chose to have our wedding there. Even the food was exceptional!!!! We made some choices at the food tasting that later my parents could not understand (fried green tomatoes!!!!) but once they tried them, they kept going back for more!!!! All of our guests were very happy with the food, and told me that it was one of the best weddings they had been to, and I like to think this is because of the Publick House and their awesome staff!!!! If I could give them 10 stars I would!