Salem Cross Inn

professional and kind from our very first visit all the way through to the morning after when we came back to pick up the last of our decor. They were there literally every step of the way, even clearing tables the night of because they were short staffed. The entire night was flawless. From the picture perfect barn and grounds, the warm atmosphere, the best wedding food I have ever had (and probably ever will) - all artisan menu items hand crafted in house with locally sourced ingredients - seriously it was a dream. I will recommend them again and again and we plan to visit for dinner annually to celebrate our anniversary. It was worth every single penny we spent, and so worth the wait (thanks to Covid). Thank you so much for everything! I would do it a thousand times over 🖤

y questions - even when my nerves set in a few weeks before the big day. They are so professional and so efficient, I knew everything would be taken care of. The dinner was also delicious! Could not recommend a better place. Thank you so much!!

wedding day they coordinated with all of our vendors, and were so organized! All this is so important for a stress free day and just makes Salem Cross Inn an incredible venue to work with. The inside, outside, the food, the decor, and all of the small details they provide is BEYOND incredible. All of guests were blown away and still ranting about how it was the best venue they have ever been to for a wedding. We chose to do the house salad with their own (amazing) dressing, prime rib, maple jack chicken and their deep dish apple pie and each were such a hit. When I tell you it is the best food we have ever had, I truly mean it. We had our ceremony outside in front of the gazebo, cocktail hour in their tap room and outside, dinner in the barn and then back down stairs to the tap room for dancing. Each location is stunning and just adds special elements to each event of the night. I highly reccomend Salem Cross Inn, you will not be disappointed, and I promise you will have wedding of your dreams

smoothly as it could! The building and wedding space is perfect. It’s such a cozy environment inside and looks gorgeous all set up and put together. The barn, where the reception is held, was the exact environment I was looking for. The food, was out of this world, all of our appetizers were eaten and everyone throughly enjoyed their meals. The flow of the reception was not too fast or slow. The staff was so supportive and there for anything that we needed beforehand or during the day. Everything about the day was perfect! My husband and I would 100% recommend Salem cross to anyone!

go smoothly and seamlessly despite having to move ceremony inside due to rain. They calmed nerves and continued to check in. The food was excellent we had multiple guest tell us how much they enjoyed everything.

h the day went incredibly smoothly. The food was excellent and the barn and grounds were simply stunning. Salem Cross Inn graciously accommodated all our requests especially when it came to our complicated food menu. We had 15 guests who were vegan and several of them told me their meal gave them great ideas for home cooking as it was a meal they had not experienced before. We had 90% thunderstorm forecasted for the day so Salem Cross Inn not only set us up for an outdoor ceremony, but also had an indoor space set up and ready to go if we had to move inside at the last second. Thankfully, the weather held and we were able to enjoy the gorgeous flower garden and gazebo. All in all, we are extremely grateful to the Salem Cross Inn staff for creating such an amazing day for us and will hold these memories dear forever.

us barn and incredible scenery, and my husband was obsessed with the true New England antiques that filled the venue. Nancy and Donna were a dream to work with - they helped us each step of the way. If they can navigate the pandemic changes (going from 10 guests to 100 guests with less than a couple months until our wedding date...) they can handle anything that comes their way. The food was incredible, the vendors they recommended didn't let us down - and for someone who hates planning - they made the whole process a breeze. We could not recommend Salem Cross Inn (and Nancy and Donna!) enough!

did not know if a wedding would be possible, but once it became known they could do weddings once again, everything seemed to fall into place. The entire process was completely stress free and every detail was met for us and our guests to truly have a day to remember. To this day when guests talk to us, they could not stop raving about the guest experience, atmosphere, and food. We are so blessed to have had our wedding at Salem Cross Inn, we would not have wanted our wedding anywhere else!

demic. The food is always amazing and the wait staff are the nicest around. We had the ceremony outside at the gazebo with the beautiful fall foliage in the background. Following the ceremony was a wonderful sit down meal in their immaculate 2 floor barn. Our guests gave multiple compliments at how attentive and professional the staff were. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a wedding venue to remember.

e patio area - the grounds are beautifully manicured. Inside, the restaurant and tavern are cozy and inviting and the food deserves a glowing review all on its own. Yes, it's that good. And it keeps getting better: the team at Salem Cross really does make you feel like family. From the moment my husband and I met with Donna, it was easy to see how much love and care Salem Cross puts into the wedding planning process. Donna wanted to hear our story - she wanted to know about our lives, our families, and what we envisioned for our special day. Here's where it got real: The COVID-19 pandemic began about three months before our wedding day and as you can just imagine, hello PANIC. But Donna didn't panic, despite the fact that she probably had to work with many, many other couples to plan for a completely uncertain future. In fact, she helped me stay grounded and reminded me that we were in it together. I can't even keep track of all the phone calls Donna and I exchanged. I can tell you that we started to trade baking recipes though, so that should give you an idea. Salem Cross was so incredibly flexible as we worked our way through the pandemic and the time leading up to our wedding date. I can not imagine a more supportive team of people. When we found out we would be unable to have our wedding as originally planned (roughly 115 guests), Nancy and Donna allowed us to use the grounds for an intimate ceremony of fewer than ten people on our original date, June 6 and were completely accommodating with all other parts of planning. My husband and I just cannot say enough about this wonderful venue. We will continue to recommend Salem Cross to everyone planning a wedding from now until the end of time.

nna really care about every bride that they work with.. they all just went above and beyond for me and my husband. I could not have asked for a better team to put together our beautiful day.

ugh a friend’s recommendation and once we saw the pictures online and the wedding menus, we knew we had to check out the place. We were particularly excited about their prime rib as an option for our wedding guests as it is roasted in an antique fire pit. From day one, we were highly impressed with Nancy’s organization, efficiency and honesty. She explained all of the options clearly, showed us each part of Salem Cross and what they offered, explained the menus, and gave us a pricing quote based on our expected number of guests (approx. 130 guests). Donna, their gifted baker, was also able to meet our needs for a custom cake (Grand Marnier-laced cake with chocolate ganache). Despite all these custom offerings, when we saw the cost estimate we were shocked….at how affordable it was for such a lovely venue and for all of the choices we had available for our menu. From the time we confirmed our wedding spot, throughout the next 18 months, both Nancy and Donna were very communicative and helpful. Both were attentive to phone calls and emails. Donna even baked us a sample of our cake for us to try (which was so good words could not describe it). We had no surprises at all throughout the process and found both Nancy and Donna exceptionally easy to work with. Nancy suggested many options that helped smooth out the execution of the wedding, especially the day of, which alleviated a lot of the stresses leading up to a wedding (Listen to Nancy – she knows what she’s doing!) The venue had all of the available hookups needed for us to have our ceremony outside with a DJ and videographer, and to have our reception nestled wonderfully inside the rustic barn. The day of, The Salem Cross could not possibly have been more professional and attentive to our and our guests’ needs. We even had a member of their staff dedicated to our wedding in case we needed anything. Our goal was for the food and cake to be the stars of the show, so we put the bulk of our budget to that. The Salem Cross did not disappoint – our guests (and us) raved about how good the food was – appetizers, main meals, and even the bread. Many also raved that our custom wedding cake was the best wedding cake they ever had (many of our friends are foodies, so to hear those kinds of compliments meant a lot to us as that was what we were trying to achieve). Our guests (and we) also raved and how well their staff decorated the barn and tables with the decorations we brought to the venue. To further highlight Nancy’s and Donna’s dedication and professionalism, both came back to check on us during our wedding on a Sunday evening. My husband and I are very particular and picky people. With that in mind, we both firmly believe that our wedding at The Salem Cross Inn was nothing short than perfect. We talked about our wedding for weeks afterwards, still marveling at how humbling the entire event was. We will still be talking about it for years to come. The Salem Cross was the backbone for this unforgettable experience. We cannot thank them enough for the experience they helped us create, and for the memories that will last a lifetime.

e had. If you're looking for an affordable yet elegant rustic style wedding with dynamite food, look no further than Salem Cross!

sts raved about how beautiful the outdoor ceremony space was as well as the reception area in the barn. With the exposed wood beams and the draping lights, it was the most magical place. Down to every detail, the rustic theme was perfect. All that being said, the food was the most amazing part. I can’t tell you how many of our guests said it was the best wedding food they had ever had- the prime rib was amazing, huge portions and perfectly cooked. Our favorite part was how we were allowed to put on cute aprons and serve the apple pie dessert to our guests in the place of a receiving line. The whole wedding was so unique and special to us and Donna and a Nancy made sure everything went perfectly.

the food was and how beautiful and fun the atmosphere was. We recommed this venue to all couples looking for an amazing value and experience for their wedding!

rfectly. All the staff at Salem Cross are wonderful and fiendly. Most of all, we are so thankful for the food. Let us assure you, anything Salem Cross cooks will be DELOCIOUS! Our day was perfect because of this magical place and we can't wait to come back to celebrate in the future!

ter place to get married. Nancy and Donna walked us through every detail and put our worries to rest even with an out of the blue nor'easter that landed on our wedding day. We are still telling friends and acquaintances that they should have their weddings at salem cross. If you pick them as your venue choice you will not be disappointed. we highly recommend them! The Chapdelaines ❤

ounds are beautiful if you are looking for that rustic farm feel. The site sits in front of rolling hills that are the perfect backdrop for pictures. There were hay bales and cows as well. Donna was able to help me put together the perfect small, intimate wedding and was able to accommodate just about everything we needed! Food was delicious! 23 out of the 25 guests ordered the prime rib that was mouthwatering and delicious! It was cooked perfectly and came with mashed potatoes and butternut squash. I highly recommend going through Donna at the Salem Cross Inn whether you are having a small intimate wedding or a large wedding!

ng charming candelabras, original woodwork and a collection of quirky odds and ends from the time period. There is no way on earth your guests will leave hungry because the food is plentiful and served throughout the event. A big fan favorite was the roast beef which is cooked over a spit in the downstairs fireplace during cocktail hour. Guest remarked on how unique and interactive the cooking experience was. Everyone I spoke to mentioned how much they enjoyed the food. Another major selling point is the caring staff. Donna, our wedding coordinator was great to work with. She made us feel welcome and supported. Salem Cross is a family business and you can tell! The staff take pride in their work and make sure you leave happy. They also provide each couple with a list of vendor recommendations for music, flowers, transportation etc. This was a huge help to me, as I was not familiar with the area and needed some direction for organizing the big day.

es. We would recommend Salem Cross in a second. Before writing this review we read some of the other reviews and can see many of the same points. We would recommend sitting down early with Nancy or Donna before you have anything else planned. They have a list of vendors and recommend some off the list. We used the violinist. We also used the Florist Barry from their list, who was absolutely amazing and worked to our budget. Many of the flowers came from their own grounds. We were nervous at first using the vendor list but were extremely pleased with them. This is an extremely nice place and we can see why so many people try to have their wedding there. We are understanding of the time frame constraints mentioned in some of the other reviews as we wouldn't want to or want anyone's wedding to interfere with ours. That being said, we felt the entire staff's attention was dedicated to our wedding while we were there. Any requests we had were addressed immediately. Any questions we had during the planning phase, that were answered in a way we were a little bit concerned about actually worked out perfect and Nancy's recommendation was spot on. We have nothing but good things to say about our wedding at the Salem Cross Inn. We would definitely recommend them. Also be open minded about the Vendor list, it worked out great of us. Also the Wedding "cupcake" idea was perfect.

the GORGEOUS gorgeous flowers (we hired Barry, the recommended florist). I seriously had in my mind that we would have a super simple, bare-bones wedding and had adjusted my expectations because we were paying for the wedding ourselves. I have extremely high health expenses so our budget was limited. When I walked down the aisle and walked into the venue for the first time my jaw hit the floor. We saw the venue during the tour and we saw pictures of prior weddings. Let me tell you - NONE of that does this place any justice. In terms of planning, everything went pretty smoothly. Every single one of our vendors was incredible. I mean - worship the ground they walk on - incredible. We need to talk about Barry for a second. Both my husband and I are obsessed with him - my husband probably even more so and he's a guy's guy, motorcycle-riding, a bit rough around the edges kind of guy. My husband was like "we NEED to have more flowers" to which I rolled my eyes and said okay (he can be a bit "extra"). Oh my goodness - that was the best decision EVER. Barry is a one of a kind. I've been to many weddings and our wedding flowers were HANDS DOWN NO CONTEST the BEST flowers I've seen in my whole entire life. And he is BEYOND reasonable. If I could just hire him for every single event for the rest of my life I would. The food was and is SO FREAKING GOOD. We had the Prime Rib and Maple Jack Chicken. Everyone - and I really mean almost everyone - was eating off of each others plates just because they wanted to try every dish Salem Cross made. The charm of this place right down to the antique dishes and silverware is astonishing. Nancy and Donna are super organized and definitely have it together. My questions were unorganized and we had family members trying to change some things and they didn't even bat an eye. We felt like we were in good hands the whole entire time. It's such a cliche but our wedding really was the best day of our lives, to have all of our family and friends together in such a beautiful place. You will not regret having your wedding at Salem Cross <3

t everything was taken care of for us and for our guests and they made sure that everything went as planned. We were also very happy with the total cost (we had about 60 guests) and we were able to stay within our budget. Thank you very much to Nancy, Donna and the entire staff at The Salem Cross Inn for making our special day was even that more special!

rk with, always helpful and communication was easy. They also provided a list of vendors which was very helpful. (From their list we used Green Thumb Florist, Paula- ceremony coordinator, & McCarthy Bus). From start to finish everything was fantastic. We held our rehearsal dinner there the night before. We used the beautiful bridal room with my mom and bridesmaids before the wedding to relax and enjoy a cheese plate and champagne. The ceremony outside at the gazebo was perfect. There was an electrical outlet available for our pianist during the ceremony. Guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the patio and we were able to use our own speaker and playlist. The reception in the barn was an amazing evening. My decorations were very minimal, just some wildflowers in small vases on the tables. It doesn't need much, it's already beautiful in there with the strung lights and antique decor. Food was great. We wanted cupcakes instead of a cake and they were delicious! The barn had ample space for our 8 piece band. We have so many amazing photos especially of the beautiful backdrop outside and the rolling hills. I still have guests complimenting on how much they loved Salem Cross and everyone had a wonderful time. The experience felt intimate and special, which was very important to us. I also want to mention Martha, our host for the evening, she was warm and welcoming to all our guests. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone- you can be sure every detail of your wedding will be wonderful!

eresting setting, and professional staff. We found all of that, and more, at the Salem Cross Inn. A month has gone by and our guests are still talking about our "PERFECT" wedding (their words!). In fact, several guests are now making plans to host family gatherings at the Inn. We got married outside in front of the gazebo, and then invited our guests to go inside the lower level of the barn to watch the prime rib roasting in the fireplace while they enjoyed delicious appetizers and drinks from an open bar. We also gave our guests the option to go on a fun hayride around the beautiful green rolling hills of the property and gardens. Our dinner options included the fireside prime rib, maple jack chicken, and honey dijon salmon. Everyone agreed that all three options were absolutely delicious and we saw lots of our guests sharing tastes of each dish. Rob Adams was the mastermind behind the music. He played acoustic guitar and sang two lovely duets with my cousin during the ceremony. The wonderful music from his 4-person band inspired everyone to dance for hours. Flowers were artfully arranged by Ladyslipper Designs. Natalie's beautiful floral creations adorned the gazebo, guests' chairs, haywagon, and were abundant in the dining room. Paula Roberts was our expert wedding organizer and her vast experience ensured a smooth running ceremony and happy guests. Piper Jo Nevins, our fabulous photographer, and her assistant Pat, kept everyone well organized for photos and her artistic eye found beautiful backdrops all over the Salem Cross Inn property. Finally, we would like to thank Nancy and Donna, who took the time to go through all the details and make wise recommendations on all the food options. Many thanks also to the entire staff at the Salem Cross Inn who are true professionals and were eager to ensure that everything was exactly the way we had imagined it to be for our special day. We wholeheartedly recommend the Salem Cross Inn!

and my husband and his groomsmen and our dads had another room upstairs where they could get dressed. It was big enough to accommodate getting ready, having lunch, and shooting our first look photos, and the space was beautifully decorated for Christmas, which we loved. We both loved the historic New England feel of the space, it's beautiful and cozy all on its own. We planned an indoor wedding in front of the fireplace, which we requested be lit, and Donna and Nancy accommodated our wishes. It felt so intimate and warm with the glow of the fire, even with 150 guests. They recommended Paula Roberts to coordinate the ceremony, and we hired her last minute - thank God! She did an amazing job and helped organize the last minute chaos that inevitably arises during rehearsal and getting everyone in place. She even stopped me right before I walked down the aisle to make sure my train and veil were perfect. Martha was there to coordinate the reception and did an amazing job making sure all of our vendors were in communication and the night flowed smoothly. We chose the apple pie for dessert and my husband and I were able to scoop the whipped cream for our guests - a memorable touch and a great way to see all of our guests! We've gotten so many compliments on that. Martha advised a few changes to our schedule when we were running a bit behind, and it helped keep the energy going through dinner and dancing. The whole day and night were truly magical, and we can't wait to go back and relive the memories we made there in the coming years! Thank you to the entire Salem Cross Inn staff!

jon salmon. Donna and Nancy were very helpful throughout the whole planning process. We had such a great experience.

and our reception in the barn! Every location was gorgeous thanks to Barry who did our flowers and helped set up our decorations - he beyond exceeded our expectations! The food was phenomenal, definitely get the fire roasted rib - our guests are still talking about it! Nancy, Donna, Martha and everyone else were so helpful - between answering my many questions to coordinating a horse drawn carriage for the ceremony to ensuring my guests were having a great time. I would recommend any bride check this place out!

s, florists, justice of the peace and wedding planners, they were very accommodating while scheduling appointments with us and let us have our rehearsal there as well! They did an amazing job with the food and desserts and offered our guests seconds. The bridal room was the perfect space to get ready in and the staff was helpful and kind. The only complaints I have are that the bridal room was not clean and ready at the time that they put in our contact and we were not let into the building at the time started in our contact. They did though, let us keep our things in the main office until the next day when we could come pick them up and they also allowed me to keep my dog who was in my wedding in the office while my reception was happening. Overall, I would recommend them to any friends or family looking for a wedding venue.

going and PERFECT! also, being the bride they say you don't get to enjoy your meal...well, I enjoyed every last bite! the food is fabulous! We had our reception in the Barn and our guests couldn't stop talking about how wonderful it was... highly recommended to anyone getting married! the rustic and antique feel is just so lovely :) THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

ank you for staying to help with the wedding party.The food was wonderful and the barn looked fantastic. You staff were great with the guests and if there was anything that we needed they were there with it. Thank you for everything. Thanks Again

doing, and it shows! Everything went so smoothly, the food was AMAZING, the wait staff and bartenders were excellent. Everyone who attended the wedding was raving about the venue, the food, and the grounds. It is a beautiful place for a wedding, the food is amazing, the price is right, and the staff goes above and beyond. If you’re thinking about having your wedding at the Salem Cross Inn, just do it, you will not regret it!

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.

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’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.

uld turn out well it was stunning and amazing, my decor was beautifully displayed because of them...they made my day seamless in every way!! They were so personable and caring and I miss working with them already and it’s Only been 2 days lol...my sister in law had her wedding there 23 years ago needless to say this venue is sentimental:) The venue itself has so much charm and had so much rustic elegance I just love....We were nervous about the weather the start of the day but with many prays it held out and couldn’t of been more perfect!!! If you haven’t found a venue yet I highly, undoubtedly recommend Salem Cross Inn, you won’t regret it, we sure don’t:-)

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!

e. Every bump in the road, Nancy or Donna was there to reassure me everything was going to be perfect. On the morning of the wedding. The skies were completely clear, the sun was out, the cattle were out. Everything was completely perfect. While the bride was getting ready in the beautiful bridal room, I was downstairs being the bridezilla making sure everything was in place. Nancy was so awesome and let me do whatever I needed to. I didn’t need to do much, Nancy had everything under control. The ceremony was perfect. Paula Roberts was awesome with the coordination of the ceremony. At the reception the outdoor bar and happy hour was outstanding. Completely outstanding. The reception exceeded my standards. Martha was in charge of our reception. I was told by guests it was the first wedding they had someone come over and ask how everything was and how impressed they were with that. The food was incredible. Definitely the best food I’ve ever had at a wedding. I highly recommend having your wedding here if you are looking. Everything about this venue is perfect and beautiful. The staff and owners are so nice and helpful. Thank you Nancy, Donna and Martha and the entire Salem Cross Inn staff for a perfect day!

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 d