4.8 out of 5 stars and 193 reviews
4.8
(193)277 Main Street (Route 131), Sturbridge, MA
About this vendor
Located in Sturbridge, MA, Publick House Historic Inn has created picturesque New England weddings for over 230 years. Magnificent open-hearth fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, and antique colonial chandeliers are just the beginning of a perfectly romantic reception.
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Amenities + details
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Outdoor Event Space
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Historic Venue
- Hotel
- Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Destination Weddings
- Food & Catering
- Rentals & Equipment
- Tents
Awards and Affiliations
8-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+5 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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We hosted our wedding at The Publick House, and we truly cannot say enough amazing things about the experience. From start to finish, everything was flawless. The service was excep...
tional, the food was absolutely perfect, the bar service was seamless and generous, and the location itself is stunning. Having hotel rooms on site made the entire weekend effortless and extra special for us and our guests.
Most importantly, the team at The Publick House is outstanding. Every single person we worked with was professional, kind, organized, and genuinely invested in making our wedding perfect. A huge thank-you to Diana Gendreau, our Catering Sales Manager, who guided us through the planning process with expertise and warmth. Jon Pensinger, our Banquet Manager, ensured everything ran smoothly, and Kaylee Ceppetelli, our Wedding Assistant, was incredibly attentive and helpful throughout the day.
Our service team was phenomenal: Lauren Gonzalez, our Banquet Captain/Server, was wonderful, and banquet servers Grace Gamelli, Lindsay Kularski, Robert Viera, and Laura Polizoti provided impeccable service. The bar service was top-notch thanks to Charlie Callahan and Brett St. Onge, who kept everything running smoothly and guests happy all night long.
The Publick House exceeded our expectations in every possible way. Our wedding day was truly stress-free, beautifully executed, and unforgettable—and that’s entirely because of this incredible team. We would recommend The Publick House to anyone looking for a wedding venue that delivers excellence, hospitality, and heart.
We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our wedding! From the very beginning, the entire experience at the Publick House Historic Inn was exceptional.
A huge thank you to ou...
r coordinator, Allison! As a very Type A bride, I had countless questions throughout the planning process, and she always responded quickly, thoroughly, and with so much patience. She made me feel confident every step of the way.
The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking. We held our ceremony in the Meadow and our reception in the Garden Tent, and both were beyond beautiful. The property offers endless photo opportunities, and we fell completely in love with the tent. It was the perfect mix of elegant, comfortable, and relaxed. We received so many compliments from our guests about how gorgeous it was, and I truly felt like I was living my fairytale wedding.
The day-of coordinators were incredible. I had broken my toe before the wedding and was wearing a walking boot, and they graciously provided me with a golf cart earlier than expected so I could get around more easily. They also followed my detailed wedding binder perfectly, checked on us throughout the evening, made sure we always had what we needed, and even set aside desserts for us knowing we hadn't had time to enjoy them. Their attention to detail and genuine care meant so much.
The food was outstanding, and our guests are still talking about it! The bar service was also fantastic—fast, friendly, and there were never long lines.
Our overnight suite was another wonderful part of the experience. We stayed both the night before and the night of the wedding. The suite was spacious and perfect for getting ready with my bridal party. When I arrived, I was initially assigned a second-floor room. Because of my walking boot and the amount of décor I needed to bring in, I explained that Allison had arranged for a first-floor room. The reservations manager immediately accommodated us, and I truly appreciated how understanding and helpful they were.
The value at the Publick House is incredible. Our package included the beautiful venue, delicious food, wedding cake, a getting-ready suite, and our overnight accommodations. Every member of the staff genuinely cared about making our day perfect, and it showed.
We would choose the Publick House Historic Inn again in a heartbeat and recommend it to any couple looking for a beautiful venue, amazing food, and an outstanding team. Thank you for giving us the wedding of our dreams!
Pros
Location - We booked PH as it was local to our families and we loved the vibe.
Grounds/Bakery/Restaurant - We adored the tent and the grounds, everything is beautiful. The b...
akery is a 10/10 and so is the restaurant.
Cons
Coordination - I think its hard to compare to any other place especially if...you've only had to plan one wedding! However, I felt the process was overwhelming and sometimes felt like I should've known things along the way. I wish there was an online portal or at the very least a personalized checklist with dates so you're not getting emails asking for info ASAP which happened to us a few times.
Examples:
Napkins - colors/styles to view at tasting, but if you didn't walk over there to see, there was nothing to reference after during planning. We were also told we could book our check in with our coordinator on site or over the phone. Since I was local, I chose on site. I was told by my coordinator "this normally gets done over the phone", but also had to pick out the napkins, etc. cause I missed it at the tasting, and just wanted to be in person for any other questions I had. Felt like I was interrupting her day by being there.
Tasting - went to the tasting expecting at least each option for cake, but was disappointed with just a handful of their options, and not all of the fillings were available either. Since we had a spring wedding, we wanted to try the lemon filling. The other bride at our table also wanted that. We requested a sample, and he brought us a small bit to try. Would've been nice to have all options at the tasting and not just the premium cakes or the extra money options.
Dinner Options: The only beef they offer without an additional surcharge is...Pot Roast. Our entire table (other brides & their families too) were all in agreement it was bland, tasteless and almost embarrassing to put on as a dinner option. We ended up choosing chicken and salmon for our dinners, that were marvelous.
Communication/General Gist
Again, first time planning a wedding, however I asked questions I felt like could be avoided if there was an updated booklet - such as the dimensions for house centerpiece lanterns or pictures of the tent with different layouts.
My husband and I had an offsite ceremony, which is def not the norm now. I had asked multiple times if someone else can check us into our room during our reception, but was told no. So we had to leave our reception for 20+ mins to go to the front desk, get our keys, and go back to the reception where neither of us had pockets to hold this stuff. When we finally got to the room later, we realized it connected to our wedding suite, which learning prior would've been appreciated as we had to lug our stuff from our cars in the parking lot. At the very least, I felt being offsite, that PH would make it a less stressful experience to check us in, bring our bags up, or at least give us a break and have someone else check us in. My husband and I were mad PH wasn't more accommodating. Also no mini fridge in the suite, so forget trying to keep food after the reception is over. We ordered from the food menu for bride & groom and I assume is meant to be eaten during the day and not late, and I was told multiple times my coordinator had to get "permission". It's sandwiches & yogurt....but had to eat the food immediately as there was nothing to keep it cold in the room.
We paid over $10k for this wedding mostly ourselves, felt like the experience was just ok.
We had our wedding at the Publick House and we are so so glad we chose to go with this venue. Not only is pricing incredibly reasonable for the venue itself as well as food and dri...
nk, the grounds are beautiful, and I can’t say enough about how amazing the staff is here. We had a designated coordinator (Allison DeFazio) that worked with us for months as we planned. She was INCREDIBLY helpful, super responsive, and just a really kind human being. The day of our wedding went so smoothly and was stress free because the staff was so on it! What a wonderful group of people that were all such a pleasure to work with! Our guests also commented on how much the loved the venue and it was wonderful that everyone could stay on site, hang out in between events, and had a variety of lodging options. I’m confident in saying we had literally the BEST wedding day ever because we chose the Publick House as our venue. We’re forever grateful 💜
Publick House offers so much in their wedding package, and the quality is wonderful! The wedding coordinators, both leading up to the wedding and on the day of, were on top of ever...
y detail. They communicated so well via email, recommended wonderful hair and makeup vendors, and answered all of our questions throughout the process. The food was amazing both at the tasting and especially at our wedding! This included the beautiful wedding cake, which looked stunning and tasted delicious. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone.
Everything about The Publick House was magical. We had a Valentine’s Day elopement and everything from the planning to the food was absolutely perfect. We couldn’t recommend t...
his place highly enough. The bakery is amazing and made us the most delicious vintage heart cake. We look forward to being back here for many other special occasions!
Throughout our wedding planning process, I kept saying, "The best decision we ever made was choosing the Publick House." We could not have found anything better, and the list of re...
asons is too long to include here! The venue is, of course, beautiful. We wanted something historic where the venue was the décor, and this fit that perfectly. We loved that the Publick House had onsite lodging so guests didn't have to go anywhere. The venue is all inclusive, so all the tables, linens, chairs, catering, cake, etc., were all part of the package, which made everything SO EASY.
But it was really the people who made it perfect. EVERYONE was incredibly kind, supportive, and knowledgable. From the front desk staff, to the bakery staff, to the servers, etc. - we did not have a single interaction that was anything but friendly ad helpful. And then there is Allison - she was an absolute dream to work with. From the initial tour before booking through the wedding day, she made everything easy. Every question in every email was thoroughly answered very quickly. Every time I thought I was asking too much or making something difficult, she responded made me feel completely reasonable and normal! It felt like there was nothing she hasn't seen or fixed! Every little thing we asked for was done, and we never had to double check or remind anyone. Her team was amazing (Tiondra, Savannah!!). They beautifully decorated the venue and perfectly executed our vision. They kept things on track and moving along, and rolled with the punches. My bustle broke before dinner and T was unfazed and fixed it in minutes. Everyone was so kind and professional and knew exactly what was needed before we did. They all took such good care of us and our guests.
If you are looking for a beautiful venue, amazing staff, and a smooth and easy process, you have to book with the Publick House. We would book with them again in an instant. It was easily the best decision we made in the whole process... other than picking each other, of course. :)
Where to begin! The Publick House in Sturbridge was the most perfect place to get married, especially in the fall. From the moment we toured the venue, to the moment we left, we fe...
lt taken care of. The staff are top notch and stay on top of all the details, accommodated all our requests, and we’re so easy to work with. Our day-of coordinator Teandra made sure we had everything we needed and managed all the little snafus that came up throughout the day without us having to worry about them. We could not recommend this place enough!!
We had our wedding at Publick House Historic Inn in August 2025 and had an amazing experience. We opted to have our ceremony in the meadow (we didn’t love the other outdoor ceremon...
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!!
We got married at Publick House Historic Inn and it was truly the BEST decision we made. From day one, Allison, Jon, Abby, Paige, and the whole team made us feel completely support...
ed — every question was answered, every detail was handled, and they kept us calm through the chaos of wedding planning so we could actually enjoy the day.
Allison was incredible to work with throughout the entire planning process. Her communication was clear, warm, and always timely — she helped us think through the tiniest details, guided us on timing, and made sure we felt confident and stress-free by the time our wedding weekend arrived.
On the big day, Jon Pensinger was our rock. He coordinated vendors, managed the timeline, and somehow kept everything running smoothly without us ever feeling rushed. From the baraat to the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, everything flowed seamlessly — we never had to worry about what came next because Jon and his team were already on it.
Chef Ken O’Keefe and his team went above and beyond — the food was incredible, beautifully presented, and tailored to fit our Indian wedding. Our guests are still raving about the dinner and desserts! The venue itself is so charming and historic, but somehow also felt like it was made for us — the perfect setting for our colorful ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. We’ll never forget how cared for we felt and how flawlessly everything came together.
To: The Entire Publick House staff;
We are Tony & Kristen Lombardo (parents of the bride). This past weekend (8/31/2025) our daughter Olivia and son-in-law Mark Akers had the...
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
We just had our wedding on 7/25 and I felt like it went just about as good as it ever could have gone. I really want to highlight how amazing the on-grounds staff that was assigned...
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.
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o We truly don’t have the words to describe how amazing the entire staff at Publick House was! Between the venue and the staff, it truly could not have been any better. The simple ...
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.
My husband and I got married at The Publick House on 4/27/2025. We had a 20 month long engagement and the staff was so helpful in answering any questions I had via email along the ...
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.
Got married on 1/11/25 and had the most magically perfect day ever! From start to finish every single person we encountered at the publick house was so nice and made the process so...
easy. Allison was amazing to work with, so organized, accommodating and made the planning process so easy. Our day of coordinator Jon and bridal assistant Kaylee were both fabulous and made sure everything went perfectly. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and was exactly what we wanted for a winter wedding. All of our guests raved about the property, the food, and the overall welcoming nature of the staff. We used vendors suggested by the publick house which made the process so seamless and I didn’t have to think about a thing on my wedding day! At the end of the wedding we completely forgot to take the top tier of our cake which was completely our fault, however, when we asked if it was still in the venue the bake shoppe remade us an exact replica of the top tier of our cake so that we could have it to take home, seriously so nice. I wish I could relive this day over and over and anyone considering a wedding at the publick house should absolutely do it!!
We knew from our first meeting that the Publick House would be organized and helpful. The attention to detail and level of service far surpassed anything we had expected. The car...
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!
Before going to see any venues, we did a lot of research based on reviews, quotes we requested and pictures we could find online.
My now husband and I decided to tour the Publick ...
House back in September of 2023 and we knew this was the right space for us!! From the beginning, they even recommended us to tour a couple more places just so we were sure we were happy with the prices or in case there was something else we loved just as much.
We are SO happy we did not listen. We just had our wedding this past weekend and it was everything we ever dreamed of!!
We did not have a wedding planner, we worked with Cathy, one of the venue even planning coordinators and the day of the wedding we worked with Kaylee and Jon. We were so amazed by the organization this venue had throughout the whole process. They answered any question we had and the day of our wedding, it was absolutely perfect! Any hiccup, Kaylee and Jon were there to help smooth it all out. If you are considering having your wedding at The Publick House, you will absolutely not regret it!!!
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The Publick House was the perfect choice for our wedding, and I can’t recommend it highly enough! From the moment we started p...
lanning, the staff was absolutely amazing. They were attentive, organized, and so helpful, ensuring every detail was handled with care.
Cathy was a dream to work with. She was incredibly accommodating, sweet, and professional throughout the entire process. Her organization and calm demeanor made the planning experience enjoyable and stress-free. On the wedding day, Jon was phenomenal! Managing my big Italian family was no small feat, but he handled it with patience, efficiency, and a great sense of humor.
The venue itself is magical, especially during the Christmas season. The festive decor, cozy atmosphere, and charming ambiance added a special touch to our celebration that made it unforgettable.
If you’re looking for a venue with outstanding staff, beautiful surroundings, and a touch of holiday magic, The Publick House is the place to be. Thank you to the entire team for making our wedding day truly perfect! 🎄❤️
The Publick House was the most wonderful venue for the winter wedding of our dreams. Everyone we worked with was so kind and accommodating. Dianna and Cathy were wonderful to work ...
with in the planning stages. We felt so well supported throughout the whole process. We didn’t have a worry day of as our banquet manager Jon and wedding assistant Danielle made sure everything ran smoothly. Our guests have raved about the food and how beautiful the venue was. We wanted hallmark and that’s just what we got and more. We recommend the Publick House to everyone!
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 attentiv...
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!
Throughout the planning process and through the entire wedding weekend, the Publick House did not miss. Everything was perfect—if anything went awry, the Publick House team did a ...
great job hiding it from us. We got married in late October and opted for the Garden Gazebo ceremony/Garden Tent reception, knowing that weather was a roll of the dice. Luckily, we had great weather with pristine landscaping, and even if we didn’t, Cathy assured us that the ceremony and cocktail hour would be just moved under the tent, so we felt confident about the alternative. We also really wanted to include our two dogs. Our banquet team Lia and Danielle made sure to perfectly accommodate this, and the team even made sure that our dogs had fresh water. From the Rehearsal Dinner, to the Ceremony and Reception, to the Post-Wedding Breakfast and lodging, the Publick House team was professional, hospitable, and thoughtful. We enjoyed our big day thanks to the dedicated staff at the Publick House.
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 a September 2023 wedding at The Publick House and it was absolutely wonderful!
Our initial plan was to host the ceremony outside but it was absolutely down-pouring the day...
of the wedding. Dennis, our day-of coordinator, kept everything on track and prepared us for the likely change of venue to indoors.
The food was delicious. My husband has a gluten allergy and the staff was very knowledgeable and accommodating to his dietary needs. One note about the cake, it was a little difficult to find a design we liked as many of the photos provided of cakes were from weddings hosted well over 8+ years ago and so the designs reflected that style. We eventually found a designed we like with a bit of trial and error. It turned out delicious!
My partner and I held our wedding at the Publick House in August 2024, and could not have had a better experience. We chose the Publick House for it's stunning ceremony and recepti...
on spaces, on-site lodging for guests, and affordable price relative to comparable venues. The planning process was managed seamlessly by Publick House staff, making our engagement season much lower stress than we anticipated. The wedding day was beautifully managed by Dennis, the banquet manager, and Lindsay, the wedding assistant. All of the food was great, but guests were particularly impressed by the wedding cake.
Our only word of advice: If you are hosting your reception in Paige Hall (as we did, and loved!), we wouldn't recommend hosting more than ~130 guests. The hall can technically seat 160, but only if you fill every seat at every table. We had 120 guests in the space and felt this was the perfect number!
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 st...
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.
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 p...
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!
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!
We knew from the moment we drove into the parking lot that this was going to be our venue! We had an appointment with Cathy O'Brien (we still keep in touch with her to this day) an...
d were so floored with her honesty, advice, excitement, and recommendations that we signed a contract that day. Our wedding and reception were held in Paige Hall in January of 2023 and it was stunning. The staff went above and beyond, and we can honestly say that the entire event went smoothly. The food was amazing and the portions are bigger than we could have expected--not a single guest needed to do a late night Wendy's run as this was not the typical wedding food that we are used to getting at other places. From the event coordinator to the service staff, everyone was incredibly kind and professional.
The property itself is comfortable, there is plenty to do on-site as well as in the area, and we recommend opting for renting The Cottage for a post wedding hangout--it is a great spot for those that want to continue spending time together after the reception is over.
We have been back to the Publick House more than a few times since the wedding, as we live close enough to do so. Often we will go for dinner, but the wedding package includes a 1yr Anniversary dinner and they will even make you your wedding cake again--and that dinner was delicious. We have felt welcomed each time we have gone back and will probably make our way there this weekend as writing this has brought back a lot of happy memories.
We highly recommend this venue and we hope our feedback has been helpful to anyone who is looking into the Publick House.
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!!
We got married August 11th, 2023 and the Publick House was the perfect vendor all around. They were incredibly responsive whenever I had questions and always were courteous, profes...
sional, and gave real answers (not just canned responses). Working with Kathy was great, she really understood who we were as a couple and our vision for both the ceremony and the reception. She gave us lots of great ideas on how to incorporate our theme (lemon and lavender) into the decor while still maintaining the charm of Paige Hall and the outdoor arbor.
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 p...
erfect.
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 f...
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 :-)
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 gar...
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.
We got married December 30,2023. It was our dream wedding! The entire property was decorated for Christmas and it was beautiful. The staff was helpful and the food was delicious!
We had our wedding here 02/03/2024, and it was perfect! The staff helped with every step along the way, making the day worry-free and seamless. Our wedding was exactly as I had alw...
ays imagined it. From the food, to the accommodations my guests were very happy. I would recommend this place over and over again.
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. Th...
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!
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!
I CAN'T RECOMMEND PUBLICK HOUSE HIGHLY ENOUGH!!
Our May 2023 wedding was PERFECT!! We loved working with the Publick House. The garden was incredible, the tent was set up so perfe...
ctly, everything felt like a dream.
The onsite rooms were perfect for many of our guests to stay in.
We had one miscommunication on our wedding day, but they worked hard and pulled some strings for us to make things right.
We loved working with Cathy O'brien from the first time we met her on our tour to our wedding day she was fantastic. We had a 6th month engagement and she was so helpful in planning and making sure everything ran smoothly in the days leading up to the wedding. We worked with John as our day of coordinator and everything went so smoothly. (After our wedding we realized that he was the same person who stopped me eating something I was allergic to at the tasting event. That was before we had even met him, he just remembered I had listed allergies and caught me. We'd been calling him my guardian angel and it was awesome working with him on our wedding day.)
The staff helped with decor set up and tear down which was incredible! It was wonderful knowing my parents and bridal party didn't have to deal with packing up the decor after the wedding and could just go back to their rooms and rest.
The FOOD was FANTASTIC. Oh my goodness. We were a little skeptical after our tasting but on our wedding day (when they only had two entres to focus on instead of 20) it was INCREDIBLE. I regret I didn't get more of a chance to enjoy it. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful everything was 7 months later!
We absolutely loved working with the Publick House!
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 recepti...
on. 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 bee...
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.
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 ev...
erything 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.
Overall, my wife and I are extremely happy with how the whole process went for our wedding. A friend recommended Publick House to us because they enjoyed their Publick House weddin...
g so much and everything they said was accurate. Publick House does so many weddings so they know how to make the process as easy as possible and are truly a one-stop-shop since they have an awesome bakery as well, with the wedding cake being included in the package. My wife and I did all the wedding planning ourselves and between us, our event manager, and our day-of-coordinator it went really well.
We were maybe a little unlucky with our initial event manager leaving & then our replacement manager being out for a few weeks so we had to be passed around a little bit. This led us to some details needing to be repeated, but the entire team was very helpful and it was totally fine. Cathy, our event manager and Dennis, our day-of-coordinator, were both super helpful. We also had a more non traditional reception with trivia and games (instead of dancing) and they had no issues with that. We had a lot of different decorations and they did a perfect job setting it all up with how we specified.
We chose the Hillside arbor (outside) for the ceremony and Paige Hall (in the old historic building/barn) for the reception. This was the best choice we made and personally think this is the best package/location they have. One reason we chose these locations was because the ceremony can be held inside Paige Hall in-case of rain. We ended up having a huge rainstorm the entire wedding day, but honestly it didn’t bother us because Paige Hall was awesome. They worked with us the day of, and let us wait until closer to the event to make the final call for where to have the ceremony. They set up the hall for the ceremony and then cocktail hour was outside the room in The Barn which allowed them to flip the room for the reception. Paige Hall is very beautiful with all the old decoration and wood.
If your budget allows, I would definitely recommend upgrading the hors d'oeuvres, as the guests loved them and they were our favorite part of the food. We chose the following and all were delicious (the chicken skewers would be the only option I’d maybe try a different option).
1 Spanakopita, 2 Mac & Cheese Croquettes, 3 Braised Short Rib & Manchego Empanadas, 4 Ginger & Chicken Meatball Skewers, 5 Smoked Salmon & Apple Chutney on Crostini.
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 incre...
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.
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 envisi...
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!
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 t...
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
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 questio...
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.
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277 Main Street (Route 131), Sturbridge, MA
Publick House Historic Inn