Salem Cross Inn

which was great since we planned our wedding from start to finish in less than 3 weeks!). The food was amazing... AMAZING! Donna was wonderful to work with and helped us pull our last minute wedding off without a hitch. I would HIGHLY recommend the Salem Cross Inn to any bride-to-be!

basement it was still absolutely breath taking. The barn was gorgeous and the perfect size for 150+ guests to enjoy themselves. They food was OUTSTANDING, along with the cake as well. The bartenders were awesome and kept up with out very thirsty guests. Of course all this could have not happened without the help of the amazing Donna and Nancy. Every question we asked they answered. We are so extremely happy that we chose The Salem Cross Inn for our wedding.

ce was excellent.

’t have been any happier on our wedding day. Nancy and Donna were a pleasure to work with and we greatly appreciate everything they did.

ce. The venue also helped created absolutely stunning pictures. The food was incredible. My absolute Fav has to be the carrot cake. We are so happy that we have a place we can now go and celebrate our anniversary at they hold such an amazing memory for us.

ived back from our photographer, because the landscape is so spectacular. Nancy and Donna were really helpful in our wedding planning and preparation. Nancy has a very practical approach to things, that we really appreciated. She made suggestions and asked great questions to help in our decision making process. She never pushed anything we didn’t want or need on us and always respected our choices. We both recommend this venue and are so happy we chose it for our wedding day.

they ever went to.  Not to mention, Donna's cake was to die for!  This place is the best ... you won't be dissappointed!

le Jack Chicken. Everyone was Raving about the food during the reception. Donna & Nancy also recommended a great DJ and the perfect justice of the peace/wedding coordinator so everything went so smooth and stressfree. I Will recommend the Salem Cross Inn to everyone looking for perfect wedding venue. It Was Very affordable! (& this is coming from a women with 5 kids under the age of 10 that just came off Unpaid Maternity leave) We also use the Salem Cross Inn for rehearsal dinner where we had hands-down the best chicken Pot pie. So delicious! I also chose to have them make my wedding cake which was a chocolate mousse cake let's just say the top tier of the cake didn't make it to the freezer straight to my belly it went! A chocolate lovers dream cake! I cannot say enough good things about this venue, the staff , how my wedding turned out or the great Experience I've had.

We can't say enough great things about Salem Cross. Nancy and her staff went above and beyond. They're very organized, no-nonsense kind of folks - we were in very good hands. We also liked that we felt we got great value from the venue, and Salem Cross did not nickel and dime us. They don't receive referral fees for recommending vendors; instead, they simply recommend who they've liked working there in the past. Their recommendations worked out perfectly for us. We didn't have to worry about a single thing on our wedding day, and highly recommend Salem Cross for an authentic, rustic barn wedding experience. We worked with Barry for our flowers. Barry was also incredible, and we highly, highly recommend using him as your florist. Barry brought our vision to life. He was extremely organized and had everything prepared day of when we arrived. He even went above what we requested... since he had extra eucalyptus and other flowers, he added other flower decor to other parts of the room which were wonderful and perfectly in line with our taste. Barry also priced his services very competitively.

her for all she did to help make our day what it was. The food was outstanding, the cupcakes were even better than we when we tried them for our food tasting. The fact that we didn't need to worry about bringing centerpieces or additional decorations set our minds (and budget) at ease because it could not have been more beautifully decorated. Donna and Nancy recommended Paula for our ceremony coordinator and Barry for our flowers, and they were invaluable to us. If you get married here, you can trust that no one will handle your flowers more beautifully than Barry! We are still hearing from our friends and family how amazing the food and atmosphere is and we've been recommending it to engaged friends since! My husband and I couldn't have been happier with this venue and we are already talking about renewing our vows here down the road. Thank you Donna, and Salem Cross for the perfect wedding experience!! Kyle & Allyson Goodsell

e its amazing. if you want a cute rustic wedding you cant get any better. they have very scenic views to be married at. The people there are very warm and treat you like family. we will be going back for dinner some time.

ything went smoothly! I couldn't have asked for better. From the first time we saw the venue until the last song played, everything went seamlessly!

smooth and was just perfect. A big thank you to Donna for everything she did for us! We highly recommend Salem Cross Inn!

y guests could not stop raving about it, it was such a treat for them to go to such a unique place. If you're looking for a rustic feel, definitely check this venue out. Priced very reasonably compared to other similar venues!

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several details. All of our guests commented on the beautiful venue, the fabulous food, and how everything was coordinated so beautifully. The pictures both inside and outside the Inn are gorgeous, this truly is the best setting we could have imagined. The day was perfect, and we all have memories that we will cherish forever. Thank you!

ur guests are still raving about their meals! The rustic charm of the Inn is exactly what my husband and I were looking for when planning both the ceremony and reception. Also, Nancy and Donna are so friendly, helpful and flexible, they made the planning of our special day, very stress free! I highly recommend Salem Cross Inn and we will be returning every anniversary!

ly as I had done a lot of DIY decor and they were very accommodating. We also requested a naked cake and chose to add berries and they made this happen for us. The venue speaks for itself. It has a colonial, barn-style, farm feel and everything is kept in pristine condition and so clean! The bridal suite was perfect and comfortable and my girls and I really enjoyed getting ready here. The food is outstanding! We upgraded to the prime rib for one of our options and we have heard rave reviews. Start to finish, I cannot say enough about our experience here. There was a chance of rain on our day which could make any bride very testy and they were so kind and supportive throughout. Thank you Nancy and Donna! Nick and I wouldn’t change a thing.

ful, outside at the gazebo, and the landscape and garden made for beautiful photos. The food and cake were amazing, and we had so much fun serving the delicious apple pie to our guests! We couldn’t have asked for better hosts than Nancy and Donna, who granted all of our requests along the way, and who made the wedding weekend run smoothly. We highly recommend Salem Cross Inn for your ceremony and reception!

ll the venue is absolutely breathtaking, from the rolling hills and beautiful tree line to the rustic historical barn, everything you could ever want is here. The Salem Cross Inn is always very well kept and keeps the history of this property alive, and you can really see how much the staff truly love this venue. Second, Donna and Nancy are absolutely the best people in the world, they know EVERYTHING about weddings. They are always available to answer any questions you have and are happy to answer them and help, trust me I called them many many times and every single time I spoke with them I got a clear answer and a smile on my face. Nancy and Donna will do everything in their power to make sure your day is perfect and just how you want it, they are very open to ideas and will always accommodate if able. They give you clear guidelines on how to do certain things which really helps take some stress away from planning. The great thing is that on many of my other venue tours I just felt like "another bride", here at the Salem Cross Inn I really felt like Donna and Nancy cared about my wedding even though they had hundreds of other weddings going on. They also are very very prepared, during my reception my bustle got torn and guess who came to my rescue and spent the time safety pinning my dress back up?? Yep, it was Donna and Nancy. I can't say enough about these women and how they helped make my perfect wedding come true. Third is THE FOOD!! The food is to die for, if good food is something you are worried about, because trust me I have been to many weddings where the food is not good at all, then trust me when I tell you that you have no worries about food here at the Salem Cross Inn. We had the maple jack chicken and fireplace roasted prime rib, and oh my it was amazing. I am still to this day almost 1 month later getting compliments from my guests about how it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. And its not just those entrees, all of the food and appetizers are amazing trust me you can't go wrong. The Salem Cross Inn also gives you a preferred vendor list and they put these people on the list because they are great. We had Barry as our florist and we loved loved loved him. He goes above and beyond, I don't know what I would have done without Barry. The floral arrangements were breathtaking, he knew exactly where to put my decorations, and he made the whole experience so relaxing. He is a must need on this preferred vendors list trust me, you will not be sorry!! We also used Paula Roberts as our officiant and she was wonderful. She really takes the time to meet you and gets to know exactly what you want, she rehearses with you multiple times and really makes sure everything is perfect. She also gets to the venue early to make sure you are doing okay and everyone has everything they need. My wedding at the Salem Cross Inn was literally the best day of my life. I would not change one thing at all. The say that only the bride will notice the small details that are out of place, but I can honestly say that there were no small details because everything was perfect. Thank you so much to everyone at the Salem Cross Inn for the most wonderful experience and wedding.

n care of every detail for us, working with us every step of the way. The day of rehearsal, they were there to make sure the room would be set up the next day we way I had always envisioned it, with a glass on wine for me in hand to calm my nerves, Our wedding day went off without a hitch and I would recommend this venue to anyone to have their dream wedding come true.

odating. The wedding package offered is the best around and the food was great! We also had a wonderful rehearsal dinner. I highly recommend this as wedding venue and for all events.

as the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to.

d. We always felt that we were important and that they wanted our day to be very special. They were always available to answer questions, and also give suggestions to make sure the day ran smoothly. They truly have weddings down to a science and everything was perfect due to their knowledge and experience of what flows the best. We felt that they were very accommodating, allowing us a week beforehand to independently walk the building and grounds with our minister to work out some final details. They also were flexible with the time of our night wedding ceremony due to it getting darker in October.. we didn't to get married out in the dark. The food at Salem Cross Inn is delicious, superior to any wedding food that I have ever had. We had the chicken ritchie and the prime rib with seconds. The guests really enjoyed watching the meat cook over the open fire during cocktail hour, it added to the rustic charm of our wedding. There were even some menu items that I wanted to change, and they were right there to create a custom menu to meet our needs. We wanted to do an Irish Coffee after dinner with some cookies, and they had never done it before, but were quick to say 'we can do that'. We were impressed with how fair the pricing was for the whole event, but specifically the open bar. We were charged an estimate of what each person would consume through the night, and within the week after the wedding, my parents were sent a check back for the remaining amount from the bar tab that we did not use. Money was not exchanged on the day of the event either way. They said they did not want us to worry about it during such a special time. Overall, I cannot stress enough how their professionalism and courtesy sticks with us still as we reminisce about our wedding day. We were so happy with how it all turned out. So many of our 175 guests still tell us to this day that it was the best wedding that they ever attended. Salem Cross Inn now has such a special place in our hearts and we enjoy returning frequently for lunch throughout the year, and dining events such as the Deck the Halls (wreath making) at Christmas and the Fireplace Feast during the winter. We are excited to celebrate our first anniversary at Salem Cross at the end of the month!

ed the food and thought the barn and gazebo were such a perfect venue.

us and that you would do everything possible to meet any requirements.. Salem Cross is such a beautiful place, and the service and food on the day could not have been better. Thank you to Barry Mongeon for creating such beautiful flower arrangements. We had a fantastic day and Salem Cross and everyone there will always have a special place in our memories. Thank you Barry, Donna, Martha and Nancy and the rest of the staff.

lanning out of state. On top of a beautiful location, the food was so incredible!! Our wedding cake was delicious and I am already looking forward to that piece a year from now. The waitstaff were great as well. Such a picturesque place, I can't recommend Salem Cross Inn enough for anyone looking to plan their big day. The perfect rustic, outdoor/barn venue.

almed nerves and made our daughter's dream wedding a reality. The food was amazing. The entire staff extremely helpful. Everyone had a fantastic time. Many thanks to Nancy, Donna and the entire crew at Salem Cross Inn - you do make dreams come true!

rep were spot on. We went with their recommendations from their vendor list for DJ, photography, and busing. Also, we used their recommended wedding coordinator, Paula, who was another gem. She assisted in the marriage license process and rehearsal, among other things. Now for the staff and venue: We were on the verge of rain, the forecast called for rain all day. It turned out to be a light drizzle and a few drops were happening on and off during the ceremony, but we were able to hold the wedding outside, per the bride’s wishes. (Just in case we needed to be inside, the staff graciously set up both places for us -the tavern room for an inside wedding and the outside gazebo area. We greatly appreciated this incredible effort!) Cocktail hour was definitely going to be inside due to the weather. Again they left the final decision to the bride. Once the wedding ceremony was complete, the Tavern room was ready for cocktail hour. Again, we were grateful for the staff’s support and patience on this. The tavern room was awesome, a beautiful space to start the celebration. The staff and venue were also very accommodating with our prior setup needs - storing table decor and beautiful flowers arrangements made by a family member. The reception barn was beautiful! We were able to customize all the décor, arrange tables with pictures and wedding chalkboard art. The food was wonderful. The filet mignon dinner and chicken dinner were cooked to perfection. All we heard from our guests was how delicious everything was. The cupcakes for dessert rocked. The dance floor was good and the DJ’s had us dancing all night long. Now for the drinks and bar set up. 2 bar tenders were on all night. They provided great service. The speciality drink of choice by most was the Huckleberry Lemonade. Sooooo Good. Thought the price for open bar was very fair. Also the we had the rehearsal dinner at the venue. They customized the menu, gave the 20+ guests a private room. We went a light summer buffet - fruit salad, garden salad, chicken and roastbeef wraps and cookies. Very fresh and all good. Portions were more than enough. Wait staff did an excellent job keeping up with drink orders too. We now look back at the whole weekend and really would not have a changed a thing. We want to express our gratitude for making this a special day for the bride and groom and our families. The beautiful well maintained grounds and inside rustic barn venue, as well as, the service was nothing short of amazing. John and Jill D.

p totally sold us! I fell in love with the picturesque property on the spot, and when we met Donna and Nancy, we felt even more confident! We bonded immediately over our shared love of JFK, and they are absolute pros, with a world of expertise about all the little details that made every aspect of our wedding run smoothly! They checked in with us periodically to finalize details, and they were so patient and gracious when my mum and I would stop in occasionally to ask questions and get clarification on different things! Their knowledge and input was invaluable, the ceremony and reception ran like a dream, and the food was incredible! They took care of lovely little details, from seating the parents with optimal views during the reception, to going over all the little reception accessories we brought so they'd be in the perfect spot, to sending the passed hors d'oevres to the bridal party while we were taking photos, to making sure the little frames at the cocktail tables were moved in and displayed around the barn for the reception! I just found out that they saved the top layer of our cake for us to enjoy on our first anniversary! We were so happy with our experience at the Salem Cross Inn, and we've heard all kinds of rave reviews from all of our guests about the excellent pacing of the event, the great service, and the delicious food! Would definitely recommend to other couples again and again!

sure all our requests were met!! It is the perfect venue for whatever event you are planning. Just sit back and know your day will be perfect.

than we imagined it would be and we couldn't be more thankful! The food was delicious too! Our family has been raving about it ever since our wedding day. I would highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a beautiful rustic venue that is fairly priced!

le attend and there was plenty of room for dancing and socializing. Planning the wedding and everything the day of the wedding went so smoothly that I was actually very calm and not at all stressed which was definitely due to all the help Nancy, Donna, and everyone at the Inn gave us. The food and service could not have been better and we are so happy with how our day came out. Everyone had such a great time! We would definitely recommend this venue!

coordinator Donna was priceless. Affordable quality service deserves 5 stars and then some!

great, and the FOOD! Oh. My. Goodness. I am a food blogger and cook book author, so I knew the food would be expected to be better than most at my wedding, and I must say it was exceptional. The prime rib was perfect (au jus available upon request), and the chicken roulade I'm told was just as good. The potatoes blew everyone away and the veggies were fresh and delicious. My guests even had good things to say about the bread rolls! We have only the most minor of criticisms and nothing worth losing a star. Some of the costs surprised us (cake cutting fee was a bit higher than we were quoted, and we opted not to do water in the outdoor venue because of a $2/person estimated cost, and decided to have our cocktail hour inside to avoid a $250 bar fee to have drinks outside), but overall the staff was helpful and detailed with the process. The day of the event, despite being told we wouldn't have anyone from the Inn to help us, a host was actually on site and extremely helpful in making sure everything went smoothly. I would say so long as you make sure all the costs are on the table early, and you confirm exactly what help will be offered the day off, you'll be great! Our day was perfect and we will return to Salem Cross for dinner and to relive our memories the next time we're in the area!

because of its rustic yet very romantic charm. The twinkle lights strung throughout the barn, all the antique detail, and the cozy loft, made for the wedding I had always dreamt of. The food was perfect as well. It was homemade and fresh with the steak being some of the best we'd ever had. We also had our rehearsal dinner at Salem's restaurant. We really loved the ambiance of the Peregrine room and the food was delicious as usual. The Salem Cross Inn is such a special place and we couldn't be happier to have chosen it for our special day.

eing able to have service on grounds was a blessing. All guest raved about whole day and meals were great. Our guest are still talking about how beautiful the dining room was set and how fantastic the meal was. Salem Cross is the perfect place for your special day. We can't say enough about the staff that took care of us on our special day. You guys made our day so enjoyable and stress free. Thank you again.

enue was and how delicious the food was! Everyone is still raving about how much fun they had and what an incredible scenery it was. Most people do not care for wedding food but this was absolutely mouth watering. We can not wait to go back for the delicious fire roast feast and one day bring our future children. Donna and Nancy made everything so easy it was like having a wedding planner! The staff were so kind and very efficient. We are so happy and pleased and truly enjoyed every minute of our amazing day!

and will not disappoint. All our guests are also still talking about how wonderful the food and cake was! I would definitely recommend Salem Cross Inn to anyone looking for a beautiful rustic wedding :)

a few extra days to hold the possible wedding date. The setting for our outdoor ceremony with the gazebo overlooking the farmland was beautiful. Even with the threat of rain, it ultimately our decision for an outdoor ceremony which Nancy and Donna were flexible about and even set up the indoor ceremony as well in case of a last minute downpour. The staff are friendly and patient, the food was DELICIOUS (including cupcakes- we were able to taste every flavor at our complimentary tasting!) and great bar service. The reception area does not need additional decoration as it is beautiful on its own with white string-lights, wooden tables with white linens, and high ceilings. Nancy and Donna are prompt in responding to any questions before, during and after the wedding (often reachable by phone and definitely by email). They genuinely want you to have your dream wedding and enjoy being hosts. We highly recommend the Salem Cross Inn-- we will definitely be back for a visit!

e delicious food. It was so cool to be able to have our ceremony outside, followed by cocktail hour in the downstairs tavern, then dinner and dancing in the barn. Such a nice flow through a beautiful venue! We really appreciated Nancy and Donna's flexibility with our selection of vendors, letting us bring in our own photographer and DJ. I would highly, highly recommend working with Barry (for flowers/decor, he is amazing!) and Paula (for officiating, even though we had my husband's father officiate the actual ceremony, Paula was immensely helpful in running us through what the procession would entail and how it would be organized in advance, getting us our marriage license, and acting as a ceremony coordinator the day of so everything ran smoothly). We didn't have a wedding planner, and didn't need one -- Salem Cross made it easy to do on our own! For a truly unique, authentic, rustically elegant wedding, I HIGHLY recommend the Salem Cross Inn and we are so, so happy and grateful to them for making our day absolutely magical and completely stress-free!

sed Paula Roberts Sr justice of the peace and she truly was amazing we then used a recommended florist from the Salem Cross Inn Barre he knew exactly what I wanted to keep everything with The Rustic theme wedding that we wanted to have. Not one person was unable to help This place is above and beyond what you would ever expect or dream not to mention the Fantastic food. The staff were constantly asking if there was anything they could do or to get us Top Notch place with top-notch service. Barry what's the florist we decided to use and my flowers were stunning. I know when you get married you tend to think everything is great and usually it is in this case it was above and beyond amazing. I cannot say enough about this place if you are even considering booking you better do it fast before someone else takes your spot. I can promise you will not be sorry

t, filling, and perfectly prepared. Our guests loved the fire place lounge for our cocktail hour, which follwed our outdoor ceremony. Although the day of there were many little things I was asked to finish or do as I was trying to have my hair and makeup done everything else was worth it. The day after our wedding, we came back to pick up our decorations and the staff had almost all of our things in one location and ready to roll. I appreciated that greatly amongst the exhaustion.

or our wedding and directed me to the best room venue for the number of guests I'd have. They provided me with a list of vendors they recommend and this made it so much less stressful to select a photographer and florist and limousine driver. On our wedding day, they welcomed us and brought us to a room where we could have pictures taken. The outside grounds were beautiful -- one of the top reasons we chose this restaurant for the reception -- and made for fantastic photos even though it was a rainy, windy day. The waitstaff were friendly yet professional. The bartender was very efficient. The food was delicious. I recommend this restaurant unreservedly. They even provide a space to have the wedding ceremony if you'd like.

reception in the barn. The chairs for the wedding ceremony were setup hours in advance, which was great because we were able to get out there and decorate early. The barn was also setup early, which made putting out centerpieces and all of the extra decor very easy. We used the bridal suite for hair and make-up - we ate lunch, had mimosas - it was fantastic! Donna and Nancy were always checking in and giving updates, which was much appreciated. The reception went perfectly - the food came out on time and was piping hot! No cold chicken or prime rib for anyone. All the guests commented on the delicious food and how full they were by the end of it. They were there to help us with the cake cutting, the bridal party introductions, seating the guests, everything! Most importantly, Nancy and Donna helped us throughout the entire planning process. I had at least 3 in person meetings with them, and countless e-mail and phone conversations. They were very helpful and accommodating to the special touches we wanted to add to our wedding. They offered suggestions to help make the reception go smoothly, which was great. They also let us store all of our decorations upstairs before the wedding, and we were able to pick them up the next morning. All of our guests kept commenting on how much they loved the venue and loved the food. The location was perfect for photos, and was the picture-perfect New England setting that we were going for. I would recommend the Salem Cross Inn to anyone. It was a gorgeous venue, fantastic food, helpful staff, and so much more. I can't say enough about the Salem Cross Inn, and wish I could do it all over again. I absolutely love

reat. She kept things moving and assisted with all of the smaller details. If you're looking for charm and rustic, this is the perfect venue for you.

e sure everything goes smoothly the day of. The guests of our wedding keep telling us it's the best wedding they've ever attended. Highly recommended (and make sure you get the apple pie :D )

l or email them and know that I would receive a prompt and professional response. On the day of, we had Martha at our wedding and she went above and beyond to help make our day perfect from setting up our centerpieces to the decorations. She even kept coming back to make sure we had enough water and got a chance to eat some of our meal. Nancy and Donna told us at our final visit to drop off centerpieces that “everyone will tell you the next day that your wedding is the best wedding they’ve ever been to” and they were so right! We got compliments about the staff, the food, the vendors we hired, EVERYTHING. We kept being asked “how did you ever find this place? It’s awesome!” We also got many compliments on how delicious the meals were and the fact that they are actually filling, not leaving you hungry at the end of the evening like many other weddings. If you are looking for an affordable, family-feel venue, absolutely go to Salem Cross Inn!

s for you!!!! They really care about their brides. ♡

experience by Donna and Nancy who handled every detail with precision and passion.

ith a strong historic and rustic feel, every single vendor and staff member the Salem Cross Inn works with made our wedding day perfect and stress free. We worked with Donna and Nancy through every stage of the process and not only were they extremely flexible and accommodating, they also have wedding planning down to a science and provided great suggestions when needed. We decided to use many of the vendors they suggested from their preferred vendors list and it was the absolutely best decision to go with their trusted vendors. To start, we decided to hire Paula Roberts as our Justice of the Peace for our ceremony. She knew exactly what she was doing and guided us through planning the ceremony and the entire rehearsal ran seamlessly. We were also able to file for our marriage license with her and she took care of all the paperwork so that on our big day, the marriage license was ready to go. Heather of Turkey Hill Photography was our photographer and she was just the sweetest! She is direct (in a good way!) and captured everything we wanted in a timely manner. Following the ceremony, we were able to get all of our formal photos done in the cocktail hour so that everyone could truly enjoy their meal and the reception. She was outstanding! Finally, Barry Mongeon was our florist and if there is anyone you need to hire from their preferred vendors, it's this man. He was utterly fabulous. The floral arrangements were STUNNING and he went above and beyond helping me with all of my needs on my wedding day. All and all, this place is phenomenal and their staff (including their bartenders and wait staff) are the biggest reason our wedding day was flawless. The food is incredible and the overall mood they've cultivated with their outdoor gazebo and barn is romantic, soft and charming. It's truly a hidden gem in MA!

for also allowing brides like me to host spectacular weddings there. Our guests were blown away by the stunning setting - the budding gorgeous garden outside in summer with turkeys and cows nestling into the verdant hills behind the white gazebo, the enchanting and so well decorated bridal suite (with a shower! Perfect after running around and decorating all morning in the heat before a ceremony), and the incredible picture-perfect wood barn, perfect for photos inside and outside in front of its doors! We were just blown away. We even used the upper mezzanine level for a photobooth. Guests had fun mixing between both levels (and the upper space is great for snapping photos from up above). We could not have afforded this wedding without the Salem Cross Inn's reasonable pricing, and we were able to cut costs dramatically by having our large wedding on a Sunday rather than a Saturday. We looked at 20 wedding venues in the area and found this restaurant to be the most affordable and least expensive while simultaneously the most beautiful. Thank you especially to Donna and Nancy for all of your warmth and kindness and help in understanding our needs. We will recommend this place highly for the future - the rustic chicken and English cut sirloin meals were amazing. So delicious! People spoke of it all night (and the potatoes were heavenly). Also special thanks to Donna for working with me on my design concepts to create the most beautiful rustic-style frosted lemon-raspberry cake with fresh raspberries lining the edges. Beautiful! Be aware going in that the Salem Cross Inn likes to communicate primarily by phone instead of email. It's a problem for brides who work full-time jobs while planning a wedding, so just be aware and plan accordingly. Though we had a wonderful time at the restaurant, I have to post a strong recommendation to not hire the in-house florist Barry Mongeon. We had a horrible experience with him and his conduct. I would urge brides to stay far away.

sh I had a regular supply of the cupcakes. :) And best of all it seemed effortless! Donna was wonderful to work with on the planning.

how great everything was! We worked with Donna and she was so responsive to all my questions. If you're looking for a venue with a great ambiance both inside and out and fantastic food this is the place!

sy to deal with, comforting, attentive, and expert in every way, Nancy, Donna, and Martha were incredible hosts. The outside ceremony was beyond beautiful and picturesque. Salem Cross works with local vendors for all your wedding needs right down to the flowers and officiant- and we used the recommended officiant, Paula, and florist, Barry. The flowers were incredible and were brought from the outside ceremony to the inside reception area during the hour long outside cocktail hour after the ceremony was over, and it made the reception venue that much nicer. Paula was perfect and accommodating beyond out expectations. We had 170 people and the venue was a superb fit. The staff made not one mistake. The melt in your mouth food is legendary and it did not disappoint on the day of the wedding. The cake they made was 5 star and scrumptious. And the price was right as well. Plenty of parking and, in case you leave anything at the venue by mistake, they call you the next day to let you know. Our guests are still talking about the wedding. Comments include, "this was the best wedding I've ever been to," "incredible touch of class," and many more of the same type. We hired the well known Boston band "Tuxedo Junction" (they are FANTASTIC) and their band leader, Larry Milton, told me this wedding was the best they have played at in over a decade. Since they have done hundreds of weddings in that time, I would have to say that is a ringing endorsement. And they even have wedding bridal party rooms upstairs to use in preparation of your wedding party before your ceremony on the special day...... a nice touch. If you are considering a venue, please do not overlook the 5 star Salem Cross Inn. I promise you will not be disappointed.

of and we really just got to be in the moment and take it all in! The guests couldn't say enough good things about this venue! I would recommend Salem Cross Inn to anyone looking for the rustic, barn feel!

s food. Donna, Nancy and Martha really helped to give us the perfect day. They know exactly what they are doing, and the day of the wedding Martha made sure everything went smoothly. From the beautiful grounds, amazing staff and incredible fresh food, it was more than we imagined. We're so happy we chose this venue!

minutes of visiting the Colonial-era Salem Cross Inn, we knew this was the perfect place for our wedding day! We even had lunch to sample the food and were very impressed with the meal. After several months of planning, our wedding day finally arrived and it was honestly a day beyond our wildest dreams! Nancy and Donna were a delight to work with, always personally calling with answers to questions we sent them by email. They always had creative suggestions for various things that came up. They were very prompt with responding back and were always so pleasant to talk to! The weather on the day of the wedding was beautiful, so we had our ceremony outside amongst the gardens and country fields. Our photographer took full advantage of this, resulting in many dramatic and beautiful photos. All through the day, Nancy, Donna, and their staff focused on every detail so that we were able to enjoy the day and celebrate. Everything went so smoothly from the moment I arrived in the morning to get ready, to when my husband and I exited the venue at the end of the day. The barn, where we held our reception, is very rustic and beautiful. It’s decorated with old artifacts, dark wood beams, and romantic white lights strung up by the ceiling. It’s an absolutely stunning location for a reception! We received endless compliments from our guests on what a beautiful, unique place Salem Cross Inn is and how amazing the food is. We'll definitely be returning to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, etc. We highly recommend Salem Cross to anyone!

urs in all things. I certainly understand that this is a business, and that the larger wedding would theoretically make the Inn more money, but the smaller wedding should not feel as though the Inn is "doing them a favor" for hosting their wedding at all. My fiancé and I really loved the Salem Cross Inn. The settings was gorgeous, the food looked delicious, but sadly the service was terrible; which is we chose to go elsewhere for our ceremony and reception. The ladies managing were very prompt in their response time for our questions and making arrangements to visit; however, when we visited the venue we were horrified. When we met with Donna, the tour of the property was maybe 10 minutes in length and she seemed rather annoyed with any questions we might have had. We practically had to run through the tour and we felt as though we were imposing on her precious time when we tried to ask her any questions. When we asked for specifics, the answers all depended on what the larger wedding would be doing that day. Such as: :"If it rains where would alternate ceremony be?" Her answer was along the lines "We'll we would have to see what the other wedding would be doing because they take precedence." Things like this made my fiancé and insecure about what would actually happen on our wedding day, as it was obvious we would be receiving second rate service. In short, we really wanted the Salem Cross Inn to host our wedding, but it became painfully obvious this wasn't going to happen because of the how terrible management was. If you are looking to have a smaller wedding here and a larger wedding is happening on the same day, expect the leftovers from larger wedding, because that is what you'll get.

gs they have attended and we are STILL getting comments about the meal! Salem Cross Inn offered us a more nontraditional wedding venue through its rustic charm and history, especially with the way they cooked our prime rib and seafood chowder 1700th style over a hearth and kettle for our guests during cocktail hour. Both Donna and Nancy were delightful to work with through their quick responses, advice, and support. If you are looking for a quaint one of a kind experience, I without hesitation recommend Salem Cross Inn. The Salem Cross Inn truly gave us the wedding of our dreams!

eyond to make sure our wedding was absolutely perfect!

were so helpful. You can tell they’d done it a million times and they had all of the answers I needed. They provided options for everything and even sat down with me to create the perfect seating arrangement. They didn’t force me into anything. They prefer verbal communication and I'm better with email, so I would email my questions to them and they would call me within hours with all of the answers. I always included the wedding date and my phone number in every email. Their house florist, Barry, was unbelievably kind and creative and flexible. He took the few decorations needed and turned the stone room for the ceremony and the barn for the reception into the most beautiful, rustic, elegant, and romantic experiences I've ever known. All of the flowers were stunning. Absolutely stunning. The food was delicious (they served the fireplace roasted prime rib and maple jack chicken), the staff was incredibly hospitable, the venue was beyond beautiful. Paula Roberts officiated the ceremony. She was all business, but pleasant to work with. We had a five-person band and they fit comfortably in the space provided. The full length of the dance floor was filled the entire time. There were other events taking place the same night at the inn, which I wasn’t expecting until later in the planning process. But we were treated like royalty by everyone, staff and strangers alike; it didn’t even phase us. I would change NOTHING about the evening. Three weeks later and our guests are still calling and texting to tell us it was the best wedding they’d ever attended. Best food, best experience, best all around. We are still reveling in the memories. And, I feel compelled to keep thanking Donna, Nancy and Barry for affording us the most amazing day of our lives. Truly. Madly. Deeply. Mind Blowing!!

hem. The food was phenomenal and everyone had such a great time! Even the cake that we had them do was delicious. No need for spending a ton on decor for the barn, just needs a little touch to make it your own. Thank you again for helping give us such a wonderful day!

so very quickly. The few times my mother or I did call and Donna was not there, Nancy always knew what was going on and was always willing to jump in and help as well. As many other brides have stated everything from the food, the staff, the atmosphere was absolutely AMAZING!! I am still constantly getting compliments on how stunning the venue was and how delicious all the food was!!! We got married downstairs in the large taproom and it was beautiful. I had originally wanted to get married in October outside but that was unavailable, now after getting married inside I couldn't imagine anything else. The room was decorated already with beautiful twinkle lights, the chairs they use aren't cookie cutter wedding folding chairs but vintage benches and chairs that really complete the space. We then added some decorations of our own which just made the space as a hole absolutely stunning! The barn was equally beautiful. The barn itself truly doesn't need much decorations however I did bring in a lot. After everything was said it done it was more then I could have asked for! I would highly recommend the Salem Cross Inn for your venue if you are looking for a barn/rustic/vintage feel for your wedding. We truly had the wedding of our dreams there and could not have asked for anything more.

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know they happened! Their prices were so reasonable and they were so flexible. My day was perfect. The food was great, the venue was fun and the pictures are beautiful. Get married here. You will have happy guests. It's a great start to a happy life.

ue to weather we had to get married inside in the cedar room which still turned out to be beautiful. The staff even brought in two white pedestals and personally made flower arrangements from their garden to sit on them for the ceremony which tied it all together! I couldn't ask for a better venue! Donna was very helpful throughout the whole process and all the other staff was easy and fun to work with! If I could do it all over again, I'd definitely still chose Salem Cross. Best venue around!

of vendors for the officiant, flowers, photographers, and other services needed. She helped guide us through the meal choices, cake flavors, rooms to use, coordinating the ceremony with horse and wagon rides, and the reception. The wait staff was very nice, polite, and efficient and created seamless transitions through each course of the meal. The wagon rides were run by a man who was patient and kind, and made us feel comfortable on our special day. Our guests all loved the food - their meals are delicious! They particularly raved about the cake. Salem Cross Inn truly gave us a perfect wedding day.

ographer. The barn was also beautiful with just the right rustic touch and twinkling lights. We chose the prime rib and salmon for our dinners, which were both delicious! We got lots of compliments on dinner and the cake, which is made in house. The staff was great and I barely noticed them coming and going - they were also very patient when our best man's speech went long and they were waiting in the wings to bring us our food. Nancy guided us through the whole process and was very available to answer all my questions. She knows what works and what doesn't and while she had strong opinions sometimes, she was also flexible and was able to accommodate our requests. This also meant that we were able to keep the reception within our budget. Overall, it was a fantastic day and we didn't want it to end. We would definitely recommend the Salem Cross Inn to couples looking for a great reception venue!