Saybrook Point Resort & Marina

e was beautiful, our guests couldn't stop telling us how impressed they were with everything. I really appreciated the attentive detail every step of the way, and on the night of the wedding, the staff was wonderful- we had taken pictures out on the docks and upon coming back inside, we noticed the bottom of my dress had black marks. This was before the first dance and introductions so of course I started to get nervous, but Jenn & Patricio were two staff members I especially would like to thank because they came to the rescue and helped my sister safety-pin & disguise the marks so it would be hidden in pictures. The attention & special care they took to help me was so appreciated, they truly went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly all night long. I highly recommend Saybrook Point Inn, they exceeded our expectations for our special day and I wouldn't change a thing!

t and organize the wedding. I really appreciated this as a bride who did most of the wedding planning herself. The day of the day of the wedding was when they really shined. My husband and I got to sit back and really enjoy our wedding because they were so organized and so on top of everything. We felt our wedding was safe in the hands of Krystal, Joe and the entire wedding staff. The venue itself is gorgeous. It has an aesthetic that is more authentically nautical than many of the other seaside venues we looked at. We had our wedding outside over the marina and it just felt magical. They also recently updated the reception hall and it is even more beautiful than before. It really highlights the view of the marina through the large glass windows. The food. Oh, the food. It was delicious and thanks to Joe we had a second to actually eat something. We had the scallops and beef tenderloin. Both were fantastic. I would say they were even better than at the tasting. We heard a lot from our guests afterwards about how delicious the food was. Another great aspect about booking with Saybrook Point was that we were able to use the money from people not being able to come on better food and drink for guests who could attend. I have heard horror stories about brides looking for people to come to their wedding last minute because they didn't reach their minimum. We were able to upgrade the bar and cocktail hour and have pre-ceremony beverages instead. Overall, I gave Saybrook Point 5 stars. They were instrumental in making our wedding day unforgettable. Thank you to everyone there! We will cherish the day forever.

e best time and wish we could do it all over- and we would choose SPI every time! We felt so well taken care of from the minute we arrived. Bonus is the reception ballroom was recently renovated and is gorgeous. Our guests raved about the venue, staff, food, reception hall and beautiful seaside location. You will be SO THRILLED you chose SPI!!

mazing, their venue beautiful, Krystal is organized and responsive to a fault, and they truly think of every single detail relating to your night. If you are looking for a beautiful venue that will take a huge chunk of wedding planning stress off your shoulders, I couldn't recommend SPI more!

made frequent check-ins with us on our wedding day and made sure everything went smoothly! Wedding Joe was also amazing on our wedding day and made sure we were on schedule for all our wedding events and even made sure we were able to eat our dinner:) He even knows how to bustle a dress (with a super long train none the less)! ! The whole staff was so attentive all weekend and was super friendly and helpful to us and all our guests. The food was also AMAZING and we got SO many compliments on the dinner and cocktail hour (even the pre-wedding snacks and post-wedding breakfast were delicious!!) . I can't recommend this venue enough!!!

by the staff not only to us and our wedding party but to every single guest at our wedding was amazing. Our guests have been raving about the venue space, food, and service since our wedding day! My husband and I stayed on property from the Friday before our wedding to the Monday following, and we were made to feel special the entire long weekend! We really can't recommend SPI enough! If we got married 1000 times we would choose SPI every time! Thank you so much!

so kind and on top of everything. Anything you don’t think of, they will and they walk you through everything. Obviously the venue and food are amazing but what made this an over the top experience for us was the service and coordinators.

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mail and phone call and countless question we had along the way. She never tried to persuade us with decisions but was extremely helpful when we needed advice or suggestions. We couldn’t have been happier with the Inn and staff the weekend of our wedding! From the moment we arrived to drop off the wedding decor a few days before until they were handing us the top of our cake the next morning, the staff was phenomenal. They treated us and our guests like absolute royalty. Every staff member we encountered was welcoming, friendly, polite and professional. The grounds were immaculate and made the weekend so fun! The bridal party loved spending the weekend there, enjoying the pool, Saybrook Room, restaurant and bar and walking around the marina. Our guests raved about how good the food was and mentioned that they felt like the appetizers kept coming and coming during cocktail hour! Matt and I especially loved that our personal servers were at our side with our own whole tray of hot appetizers from the moment we came in from taking pictures. They were attentive throughout the entire reception, we never had to wait for a drink or anything we needed. They also made sure the end of the night was a breeze! Matt and I nor the bridal party had to lift a finger to get everything packed back up. They even went as far as decorating our bed as a surprise when we got back to the bridal suite! If we could give SPI and the staff more than 5 stars we absolutely would, highly recommend!! them. From

e everything ran smoothly. It was the best experience I could have asked for!

ver the weather was going to force us in to it would be perfectly executed. Our staff the day of was unbelievable. They made my vision a reality and I truly can’t thank them enough. The food was amazing-every guest raved about it! I think there a million good things I could say about everyone at Saybrook Point. Our wedding was incredible.

ngs, and one of my sisters is in the event planning business- so I am very aware of what a venue generally does and doesn't do. The staff at Saybrook did more than we could have ever imagined- for instance, we dropped off all of our decor four days before the event, and when we showed up on our wedding day everything was setup perfectly. I cannot tell you as a bride what a relief that is- all of my other friends who have gotten married spent hours setting up the night before or day of. I didn't have to do a thing! Everyone knew exactly who we were when we arrived- we seriously felt like royalty! Another part we loved- it felt like SBP gave us a wedding army to help all weekend! We had a coordinator, a security coordinator, and day of coordinator and so on- we did not worry about a single thing all weekend because it was all taken care of by their amazing and kind staff. We had Joe as the day of coordinator, and he helped guide us the whole evening so that we maximized all of our time, and he took care of absolutely EVERYTHING for us! He even saved a napkin for us that he saw my groom wiping a little makeup smudge off of my face with - I mean, how cute is that?! Getting ready at the hotel was a breeze, and it was SO nice at the end of the night to take a short elevator ride to the room. The staff helped us pack everything up, and even left us an adorable gift in our room to return to on the wedding night. I could go on and on, but I will leave with this- we have determined that choosing SBP was the best decision we made for our wedding. We've had so many people tell us that our wedding was the best wedding they have ever been to because the venue, views, food, accommodations, and staff. You cannot go wrong choosing this place- if you're debating it- just book!

mmitment. Krystal, our wedding manager, did a wonderful job helping us with the planning process and accommodating our needs. Donna was amazing to work with at the reception and she helped make everything run smoothly. The wait staff was more than helpful and we appreciate all of their hard work on that day! The food (hors d'oeuvres and dinner) was enjoyed by all of our guests. Our wedding day was a true fairytale!

d options available. Boats, the water, docks, beautiful decor inside and out... we could not ask for a better scenic backdrop for our wedding. Shelby showed us where the ceremony would be, cocktail hour, reception, but went beyond that to show us the spa where hair and makeup could be done, the Saybrook Room for the Groomsmen to get ready in (what a unique and special room that is!), and our suite for the night. She answered all our questions with courtesy and professionalism, no matter how numerous or specific the questions were. As our wedding coordinator, Krystal made us feel at ease throughout the entire planning process and actual event. Her attention to detail ensured us that no aspect of the wedding would be overlooked. We were in great hands and this was evidenced by the types of questions she asked us and the comfortable conversations we had. When the day finally arrived, she was there at every turn to make sure the event occurred as planned and on time. That day, weather was tricky to determine if the wedding ceremony should stay outdoors or be moved inside, but Krystal assured us that only an hour was needed to make the switch and they would wait to the very last minute to decide to do that if needed. She knew how important it was to us that we were outside. Fortunately, the weather cooperated! As a whole, the staff at Saybrook Point Inn truly make you feel like everyone works together to create a personalized wedding that caters to your every need. Coordinated by Krystal, the communication between all the staff members is remarkable. They know where the bride and groom are at all times and are there for you and your needs, period. Our dinner menu featured absolutely delicious meals that included sea scallops, fillet of beef, and stuffed chicken breast. Our guests were all served their salads and then meals in what seemed to be simultaneous. The hard work of the kitchen staff was definitely evident in the high quality of the food and service. In addition to the tremendous amount of work by Krystal, Shelby, and so many others that we did not get a chance to meet personally, Gary and Brian also worked to ensure our night was special. Gary ensured that as the night went on, we were able to have fun with our guests while still participating in the events (cake cutting, father/daughter mother/son dances, etc...) with smooth transitions that allowed us to maximize our time with our guests on the dance floor without rushing through the night. At no point in the night did we have to get anything ourselves. Brian was there to make sure that we were treated as the VIP's of the night and he succeeded in making us feel just that. Our guests keep commenting to us about the delicious food, the views, and the staff of Saybrook Point Inn. We cannot thank them enough for creating the most amazing wedding where everything was truly perfect.

n delivered, that is an understatement. There are simply too many exceptional people and examples of going above and beyond to name in a review - they have achieved the rarity of developing a staff-wide culture of doing everything and anything to have everyone have the best, safest, and most pleasant experience possible. ALL of our guests were commenting on it, from small details like remembering individual guests' names to acts of kindness like rushing a late bridesmaid to the ceremony site on a golf cart and bringing dinners up to hotel rooms for adult babysitters, to seamless management of a full day of wedding ceremony coordination, photos, and reception traditions. At the end of the evening, I found all the gifts, centerpieces, and flowers cleanly organized and boxed up in our room, and the cake in our fridge. Simple amazing. The venue of course was beautiful and very comfortable, and we really enjoyed upgrading to a "bridal" suite and the boys' Saybrook Room. The adjacent bar and restaurant were perfect for post-reception drinks and a beautiful relaxed breakfast in the morning. High praise also for the food. The best example of critical feedback probably comes from one of our guests who ran a higher-end restaurant for 15 years, stating that it was the best Filet Mignon he had ever had at a wedding reception.

as so delicious and beautifully presented. The service was impeccable and of course the scenery is spectacular. It was a huge plus to have a venue where our out of town guests were able to stay overnight and enjoy the accommodations and we had the most lovely post wedding breakfast too. Remarkable wedding weekend start to finish!

/hours off but Krystal accommodated our scheduled every step of the way. She would meet with us on Saturdays or early mornings/late evenings- we appreciated this so much. We loved that the venue had a house that we could rent for our family to stay in for the days leading up to and the entire wedding weekend. It made the whole weekend so special. On the actual days Krystal came over to the house several times to just check in to make sure we didn't need anything. Donna and Joe coordinated the whole reception and made our night so easy to manage! They told us where to be, who to talk to, when we needed to each step of the night- it was so great to have them around to keep the night moving smoothly! We had the best night of our lives because of the people that make Saybrook Point Inn so very special. If you are interested in a place that has weddings down to a science- this is it! We were lucky enough to have good weather but they have back options that they put together in minutes if they have to. The day before there was questionable weather and they set up a wedding inside but when the weather held up they re-did everything within an hour to get the bride and groom their special day outside! It was so great to see them work so hard just to get their day to be what they dreamed it would be. We loved the lighthouse suite on our wedding night- an added bonus to the beauty of the inn and so special for the first night as Mr. and Mrs.!!

00% satisfied - and we were! Highly recommend this venue!

de sure you had everything you could want or need all night long! They not only made me, the bride, feel this way, but also my groom! They didn't ignore him like some places might do, they made sure he felt just as special all night long!!! I am so happy we picked me this venue to have our wedding!!!

on was on us. Our Goldendoodle was part of our ceremony and stayed at the inn the entire weekend. The staff was very kind and helpful with her. The food was excellent and the staff catered to my food allergies very professionally and carefully. Our ceremony was beautiful - our guests almost a year later continue to talk about what a beautiful wedding we had. We also had a BBQ rehearsal dinner and morning after brunch - both were fantastic and well catered. We highly recommend Saybrook Point Inn. Once we were there the weekend was stress free, beautiful, and felt as though we had a destination wedding. My husband and I continue to visit Saybrook Point Inn regularly. Thank you for a beautiful, memory filled wedding. Sincerely, Jamie and Jesse

place I have ever been. Everyone from the director of sales to the staff at the front desk and in between were amazing. They were always available for any questions or assistance during the wedding and before. Sara, the director of sales, is extremely organized and knows exactly what she is doing. I felt that we were in great hands working with her. Sara and her team made our day so special and worry free with all the work they did upfront. We gave them all of our wedding decorations and they set everything up. The room looked beautiful. Sara also contacted all of our vendors and made arrangements with them. The food at the wedding was amazing and I had multiple compliments from guests about their meals. Definitely add the raw bar! We went to the bar at Fresh Salt after our reception. The bartenders were great and always accomodating. Joe was also amazing on our wedding day. He was with us the entire day. He always made sure we had a drink if we need one and made sure we ate. He also gave us great suggestions on how to greet all of our guests and still have a great time at our reception, which was very important to us. I greatly appreciate everything he did for us on our wedding day. Jack and his team at the front desk were exceptional and so helpful. They were always there when we needed to bring bags in and out. The accomodations at the Point are also exceptional. The rooms are very large and very clean. The lighthouse suite is a must! We would highly recommend any couple thinking of getting married to consider the Saybrook Point Inn. You will not be disappointed.

arm. We spent several afternoons enjoying a cocktail at one of many tables overlooking their marina during the planning process. We chose to have our rehearsal dinner at their restaurant, Fresh Salt, and a farewell brunch the morning after the wedding. We were able to have our "wedding weekend" all on site and in one place, which felt like a mini vacation for us and our guests who chose to stay with us at the Inn. We never once had to leave the Inn which was convenient for us and our families/friends. All of the staff were always so king and welcoming. We initially met with Sara and then went on to work with a few different coordinators through our engagement. Everyone we worked with were all so professional, accommodating, responsive, and helpful. Response times were always so quick which made the planning process so much smoother. Sara absolutely knows her stuff and helped us so much through all of our decision making to help us create our perfect wedding. The weather the day of the wedding was questionable. An afternoon of rain caused us to consider moving the ceremony inside. Everyone was willing to wait until the last possible minute, hours before the start time, to make the call. Luckily they did because sure enough the sun came out and we were able to have our wedding outside at their beautiful Compass Rose ceremony site. Our guests raved about how beautiful the ceremony & cocktail hour were, the delicious food, and ambiance through the entire day. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure the Bride and Groom are well taken care of the entire night so you can just enjoy every second of the day. We have already planned a trip back for our anniversary and we are so excited to return to this beautiful place!

hout the planning process. Also, some of the execution on the day of caused me to get involved, when as a bride that is the last thing you want to deal with. Food and venue are great-things just fell a bit flat with me on the execution level.

. The entire day, I did not need a thing. I swear they can read your mind for everything that you want/need. I was that bride that didn’t bring flip-flops to her own wedding. Right after my ceremony I decided that the shoes I had NEEDED to go. Within 25 minutes, I had a pair of sandals. That’s how good everyone was! We still have people commenting on how courteous and helpful the staff was. Although other weddings happened that weekend, I still felt like the only bride in the building. They were so accommodating. They even helped a bride and her maids that would have had an awful hangover on wedding morning by getting us Burger King late the night before, LOL. Donna and Valarie were gems too. After my bustle broke for the third time, Donna insisted on fixing it for me to the best of her ability, and I was grateful to not continue to fix it for the rest of the day. The staff also set up all of my DIY (there were many) projects exactly or even better than I had instructed and placed them back into their boxes with care. We also held a “Welcome Recpetion” the night before our wedding for the out of town guests. The food and wine was great along with the intimate location that we used. It was the perfect time to sit down with people we don’t see too often and reconnect before our big day. If Saybrook Point Inn is a place that you are considering, just go for it. The entire team will not let you down.

ly caught every special moment..The day of our wedding,I as a bride felt so taken care of by staff , I had no worries. If you choose Saybrook point for your wedding venue, you will truly not be let down!

am to the end of our wedding, every detail was handled with care, professionalism, and wonderful style. We would absolutely recommend the Saybrook Point Inn to anyone looking for a breathtaking, comfortable, and ideal location. There were several special requests that we made, and they accommodated every one of them with no difficulty. We will certainly return to host other events in the future, or just for a wonderful dinner!

o the charming rooms as well as the outdoor pool overlooking the marina. The staff were all first rate professionals,Sara, Valerie and Donna showed us nothing but top notch service. From our first tour, through the tasting, and finally on our amazing wedding day everyone was extremely helpful fulfilling our needs and calming our nerves. They designed a beautiful ballroom. Everything they did was absolutely perfect! There was a personal waitress for us all night. All of our guests raved about the delicious food. Everything went so smoothly and my husband and I were able to take it all in and truly ENJOY it! For a romantic nautical wedding Saybook Point Inn is the best 💗

reamt up in my mind. From the very first person who greeted us at the door to the final person that checked us out and every spa staff, bellman, security guard, housekeeper, wait staff, and bartender in between, every single person was wonderful to work with! We are still getting compliments on how insanely spectacular the entire weekend was and are so thankful to all! The entire staff of coordinators know how to handle any situation that you could possibly expect to go wrong and on top of that, they have solutions for issues you never would have thought would arise. I won't go into detail but..allergic reaction to starch in a shirt from none other than THE FATHER OF THE BRIDE. A situation that could have been catastrophic, and it was handled so professionally that I didn't even know it was happening! We are eternally grateful to the entire team. If you are looking for a place to get married, look absolutely no further than the Saybrook Point Inn.

credibly hard working and thorough staff!

.5 years in advance for your date. This is around when your planning with Saybrook Point Inn will begin! They have such an excellent staff, Sarah, Ellen and Valerie are there to help in every step of the process--no question is too small to ask them! Most of our family and friends stayed at the hotel as well which is very convenient and such a great way to make the weekend even more special. On the day of the wedding, Donna (banquet manager) was so beyond helpful, checking in on us hours before the ceremony, to make sure we were on track and feeling okay. Our ceremony was also at the Inn and it was so beautiful at their new ceremony location, Compass Rose. I would definitely recommend this spot if your ceremony is going to be outside there. The reception was just gorgeous and the food was unbelievable! We had so many wonderful compliments from our family and friends that ranged from the cocktail hour, the wonderfulness of each staff member, the beauty of the scenery both inside and outside, and the overall elegance of the entire night. This all would not have been possible without the staff of Saybrook Point Inn and their dedication to making our wedding day and night, one that we will remember forever! Thank you Saybrook Point Inn and I would recommend this venue for both ceremony and reception to anyone! Definitely put this venue on the top of your list or you will be sorry!!

ack up retirement plan though. Anyway, from the moment my husband and I stepped foot in the lobby, we knew we had found our venue. The beautiful decor, breathtaking views and intimate/warm feel were amazing. The staff was wonderful, helpful and extremely accommodating. John, Donna, Sara, Valerie and the rest of the staff made us feel like family from the beginning. They were such professionals and understood exactly what we were looking for on our special weekend. They were helpful, attentive, communicative and just all the words that mean wonderful. We also rented out the properties across the street (Tall Tales & Three Stories) which gave our wedding weekend a more homey and warm feeling. I would absolutely recommend Saybrook Point Inn (as well as Three Stories & Tall Tales) to everyone and anyone. They also decorate the lobby beautifully for all the seasons so it's really a great venue whatever time of the year you visit! Also, the food is really good!

erlooking a marina with a lighthouse in the backdrop in a quaint New England town. As for the reception, that too left nothing to be desired. The banquet room was elegant and the food was incredible. (I only wish I had a second to eat a bit more of it!)

ade us feel like we were all that mattered, they catered to our every need (and even sewed my fathers pants back together when they split, hehe). Everything went off without a hitch because of them! My husband and i were so pleased with them.

ff is just incredible, so helpful and kind. They want everyone who enters the building to have a great experience. We had our reception and cocktail hour outside, everything worked out perfect and looked beautiful. The reception room was also decorated so beautifully. It's a great size, too, everyone has enough room but the space feels so intimate. Oh, and of course, the food was amazing!

Ellen, and Donna were a dream to work with! They went above and beyond to ensure every tiny detail was taken care of. Because of their dedication to their work, our wedding day was perfect. Every staff member at SPI made sure our families were taken care of before, during, and after the event. If you want a worry-free, BEAUTIFUL venue to get married at, then Saybrook Point Inn and Spa is the place to be! My husband and I look forward to returning to SPI for each anniversary to relive the amazing time we had there on our wedding day! THANK YOU SPI!!

n we left. They handled everything soup to nuts flawlessly. Meg, one of the coordinators who stepped in to help us, was an absolute gem. Donna, our day of coordinator, was just awesome. She was by our side helping with everything, alongside Ruby, our dedicated server. Ruby was seriously AWESOME. He was all over it, making sure we had everything we needed at all times. The food was great, cocktail hour was just beautiful. We stayed at the Lighthouse Suite the night of our wedding which was worth every penny. Walking down the docks to our room at the end of the night was priceless and so special. All of our guests loved their rooms - it was great having the majority of people staying on site without having to worry about driving and being able to stay in such great, spacious accommodations. Breakfast the next morning was also great for everyone. I truly can't recommend SPI enough - I left the next day in tears thinking about how perfect our day was - it was worth every penny. Thank you again to everyone at SPI!

om the tour of the inn to the time after the wedding, SPI was always so welcoming and accommodating to all of my questions and requests. The staff was some of the most professionals I have ever met. Sara Sheiffele, the wedding coordinator at SPI, was the best! She was very experienced and hard working while being down-to-earth. She always answered my questions quickly, thoroughly, and honestly, which made my wedding planning experience relatively stress free. Donna, who oversaw the wedding day, was so warm and organized, which calmed my pre-wedding jitters. Joe, my wedding "butler", got me everything I wanted during the reception. My wedding guests complimented on how friendly and attentive the staff was at the reception. And they loved Rory the bartender. What made SPI stand out from other local venues was that it could be a one-stop shop if you wanted it to be. One could have the ceremony, reception, and the post -wedding breakfast, which I had all three. I got a room for the day to get ready, but SPI will give the married couple a room for the night of the wedding. The rooms were clean and spacious with spectacular views! Wedding guests got a discount for their stay, but they were also many local hotels/motels for guests on a budget. There was also Fresh Salt bar, which opened until one a.m., available for after dinner drinks! Food was freakin' fantastic! I had the beef tenderloin with the truffle au jus and it was the best piece of beef I've ever had! From the appetizers to the cake, guests thoroughly enjoyed their meals and were full! Jason and I had the opportunity to go to a tasting so we were able to sample their food before selecting the menu. SPI was not cheap, but you got so much more in service and quality than the other venues I had looked into. Since there was a discount per person during the mid-peak (November, December, April), we decided to have our wedding on November 8, 2014 instead of late September or early October. There was even a bigger discount for off-peak (January, February, March). At least with SPI, they were cut and dry about how much you pay and what you got. Never did they hit us with an unexpected fee. The contract was clear (unlike the wishy-washy one from the now defunct Jordan Caterers at Guilford Yacht Club) and pretty much the wedding package was an all-inclusive deal, which saved us money and time from bartering with different vendors. Most importantly, we were treated like royalty. Even though it has been a month since my wedding, I'm still getting compliments on the event, many coming from guests with very particular tastes! When people say that your SPI wedding was the best wedding ever, then it is recommended that you look into SPI for your next life celebration event! Thank you, SPI!

nd professional the entire SPI staff was, and it truly made our day special. During the entire day of the wedding we did not have to think about one thing when it came to the logistics, the entire staff took care of us and made it so we could actually enjoy ourselves and our guests. Sara was amazing from the first time we met her. She was very patient with all of our questions and was very responsive, especially in the coming weeks/days before the wedding. I couldn't have asked for anyone better to help plan our wedding! The day of, Donna really took care of us with all the details and was so friendly! She was even there the following day at our breakfast and took care of everything there. The location is great, the food is wonderful and the staff is amazing - I couldn't have asked for anything more from our venue! I highly, highly recommend them!

, and the setting is perfect.

ite one morning on a whim. Boy, were we thankful for that "whim"! We were warmly welcomed and accommodated by every staff member on site from the moment we walked through the door even before we made it official. The venue is family-owned so we experienced outstanding, personal service throughout our planning process. We never felt like "just another client". We specifically worked with Ken, Ellen, and Donna on the sales and banquet teams who were all absolutely marvelous. Ken was incredibly accommodating with our needs and made sure everything in our contract was clear, understood, and to our liking. Ellen took it from there and was with us every step of the way planning our special day. Always prompt to respond, she answered every question no matter how small and constantly offered solutions and enthusiasm for every idea and detail. Donna, our banquet manager, made sure the day-of went along without a hitch. We interacted with her occasionally throughout our 9-months of planning and she always greeted us with a hug and huge smile. I cannot say enough good things about the staff. As a former corporate event planner, I have worked with many planners but this team is top-notch, seasoned, and dedicated! They make you feel like you're planning your wedding with your friends, not hired professionals. Our wedding took place on a Friday in early October. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather that day so we had the ceremony on their back patio overlooking the marina. Cocktail hour followed also on the patio and the reception in the ballroom. We always had indoor backup locations for the ceremony and cocktail hour because the SPI only hosts one event at a time. We really liked this because we never felt like we were vying for the attention of the staff. The exact opposite actually! The staff checked-in with us even when we weren't reaching out to them to see how everything was going and how they could help. The day of the wedding could not have run any smoother. Everything from the complimentary shuttle that brought our guests from another local hotel to the SPI for the ceremony and reception, to the banquet team making sure the wedding party got plenty of food and drink during cocktail, and finally to Donna making sure we were able to enjoy our meals at the reception amidst greeting all our guests. As if they hadn't done enough, they even surprised us with champagne in our room and complimentary SPI glasses for us to take home at the end of the evening. And we must mention the food. Oh the food! We kept hearing about how great the food was from previous reviews. Well, let us just say - it's true! We attended a group tasting (think "attending a pretend wedding with all the venue's preferred vendors") and the food presented was good. We were happy with it but wouldn't give it it's own paragraph in our review. But on the day of the wedding, the food was INCREDIBLE. Our guests raved about each and every course and the service that went along with it. We truly cannot imagine having had our wedding anywhere else. The entire process was stress-free and fun! We cannot wait to go back to the SPI to celebrate our future anniversaries. It will always have a dear place in our heart.

at we were on the same page in terms of how to throw an elegant and memorable affair - and I was RIGHT. I'm so happy I chose an amazing venue like the SPI that knows what they are doing. They made everything so easy for a busy bride like me! The in-house wedding planning with Sara was perfect, she was responsive to my questions and accommodated the few special touches I wanted to add. Choosing my other vendors was also so easy with SPI's vendor recommendations - it became very obvious that it's a selective list and again made my life so much easier. The week of your wedding is chaos. Know that in advance. However, the staff at SPI handled it all in stride with me as I showed up with tons of boxes for decorations and specialty items. When the day came, they had everything set up perfectly - not a thing out of place. It was actually set up even better than I had pictures in my head. The day itself was fabulous. It's been a month now since our wedding, and I am STILL hearing from friends and family who were in attendance how much they loved the venue. People were just blown away by the food and the service provided by the staff. As well as the unmatched ocean front views and accommodations of course. The staff also helped me just be a bride and enjoy the day as much as possible. Right from when we arrived from the church to do photos, my husband and I were greeted with champagne and passed apps so we didn't miss all the good stuff happening at our cocktail hour. Little did I know it at the time, but that fabulous gentleman would become our "keeper" for the rest of the night (which I say incredibly fondly!). He checked in with us constantly, made sure we ate food, visited tables, danced, etc. Between him, the event manager Donna, and the vendors I had chosen, they orchestrated the most well-run large event I've ever been a part of. I wanted an upscale and classy but fun wedding and SPI was the perfect place to make it happen. I would have my wedding there again in a heartbeat! Do yourselves good ladies, check out the Saybrook Point Inn!

Ashley & David

rvice of our special day for weeks. Even though we had torrential downpours on our wedding day (on the 4th of July), you never would have known from the photos given the amount of love that was felt by all! It truly was the most amazing day of our lives and we could not have been happier with everything! The service was amazing and we truly felt valued on our day and not "just another couple getting married." Thank you Saybrook Point Inn!

d beyond to ensure that your wedding day is the perfect day that you have always dreamed of! We fell in love with Saybrook Point Inn during our initial tour and knew this is where we wanted to get married. The tasting and vendor night only reinforced all of our reasons for choosing Saybrook Point Inn. This is a fun evening where all couples from upcoming weddings get together for a faux wedding with a sit-down dinner to try some of the popular dishes and meet a variety of different vendors. What’s not to love with the beautiful water views and gorgeous ballroom though! On the day of our wedding the service was outstanding, the food was delicious, and the venue was beautiful. We worked with Sara for planning our wedding and she was amazing. I’m not sure how she keeps it all straight, but I never had a worry on my wedding day or throughout the entire planning process. From Sara, Ellen, Donna, Joe and everyone in between, the team here is the best and made the day as memorable as it was. In addition, we just recently returned for our first wedding anniversary. Everyone at the Inn remembered who we were and treated us just as special as they did on our wedding day! I can completely understand why this venue continues to win The Knot “Best of Weddings” award, they will always deserve it!

everything perfect... and in fact, our wedding was just that... A+++! It began last fall with a chance visit looking for our wedding reception site. We fell in love with SPI from the minute we arrived and knew this was where we had to have our wedding reception! While walking around, we were greeted by superstar Dean. He gave us a memorable tour and assured us that it would be the reception of a lifetime! Later we met up with wedding planner extraordinaire Sara who took charge of all of our arrangements. She was professional, knowledgeable and could not have been nicer…..even when we sent hundreds of emails!! Wedding planner Ellen did a terrific job when Sara was on maternity leave and they worked together seamlessly. They also helped with numerous other things like referring hair stylist April Murallo who went right to the bridal suite and did an amazing job! They set us up for quite a day! The day started with the perfect wedding at St. John’s church along with Father Greg and the music of renowned musical director Tim Stella. As we came out of church to head over to the Saybrook Point Inn, we were greeted by the first of two rainbows of the day (sent from heaven!) and the Westbrook Junior Colonials Fife and Drum Corp. We stepped off the Jolly Red Trolley to a glass of champagne and the beginning of our dream evening. Cocktail hour on the patio above the docks was unbelievable. The hor d’oeuvre displays, including specially requested watermelon carvings were out of this world. We also had the Caribbean Vibe steel drum band playing and that along with the second rainbow made that an enchanting experience. Then it was into the main event….Our reception was excellent beyond words thanks that night to Donna and Joe and all the staff. Donna, Donna...we can’t thank you enough for all of the countless things you did (most that we would have never thought of) including sitting on the floor getting a stain out of my dress and bustling it 3 times! Joe anticipated our every need and all of the staff was top notch. The food and ambiance was exceptional and our guests are still raving about the entire experience. We had several special requests and Sara, Donna, the Chef and entire staff, made them all happen. The chocolate devastation cake from one of their recommended bakeries, Pastry Fusion, was to die for. Many recommended The Cartel’s for our band and that was the perfect choice for us. Karen and the whole orchestra had the whole evening choreographed flawlessly and they worked seamlessly with SPI. The dance floor was always full and an awesome time was had my all! We also loved the history and beauty of the entire Inn and especially the guest rooms which were elegant, spacious and luxurious (fireplaces). We know some of our guests have already returned! We stayed on for a few days and were treated like royalty. All staff were special, every restaurant visit was great, the Spa was absolutely wonderful...the experience was magnificent! We highly recommend Saybrook Point Inn to anyone looking for the perfect place for a wedding venue. Thanks to all involved for being a part of our wedding. Dean was so right…it was a fairy tale time of our lives.

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ing, as was the reception ballroom. We cannot say enough about the staff at The Inn. Donna and Sara went above and beyond what we could have imagined and made our wedding day and the planning process perfect and easy. The two of them were an absolute delight to work with. The day of our wedding we also had Joe and Dean working with us and they were so helpful as well. We received many compliments about the venue, food and staff and we are still getting compliments over a month later. Saybrook Point Inn truly made our dream wedding possible. I highly recommend them.

aging. She was our primary consultant throughout the entire planning process and always had a very quick response time. When I hit my "Bridal Wall," she was reassuring. Sara gave her all and you could see that she genuinely enjoyed it! Donna was her right-hand woman! She radioed for seltzer when my dress got a stain on it. She and Sara were diligent and undeniably dedicated the entire process, all of the way through the wedding. I was a DIY bride and I went all-out with mason jars! They served as favors, containers, vases, and candle holders so there were probably 19 cases (give or take!). The staff was so accommodating and made me feel like I wasn't the "Crazy Mason Jar Bride." Ed, Bernard, and Francois helped us unload and load (and unload and load!) everything and were just so friendly and helpful. Scott and Brandon at the front-desk were always polite and great with all of our guests. Dean was just amazing to me and my husband, as well as our bridal party. The food was superb. We received so many compliments on everything, from hors d'oeuvres to the appetizer (the ravioli is to die for!) to the entrees. We did buffet-style, and the food was anything but! Nothing was dry or chewy or drenched in sauce. It was all perfectly cooked, presented, and served. I know this is a very long review, and awesome if you have decided to read the whole thing! We loved it there so much that we made a long weekend of it! We were married on a Friday and stayed the Thursday night before until the Monday after! This is the place to have your dream wedding! There just are not enough words to express how dynamic everything truly was! We plan on returning for our anniversary every year and look forward to doing so!

ccomodating. She worked with me on every detail to make sure that it suited my needs. Donna, the banquet manager, was fabulous for the night of the wedding. She made sure that every detail Sara and I discussed was executed perfectly. Joe, my attendant, was by my side the entire night making sure that I was taken care of and everywhere I needed to be. Rubson, a waiter, was also attentive and responsive to the needs of my guests. The food was fantastic. All of my guests commented about how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was as well. The one negative was that we upgraded to a pasta bar during the cocktail hour, but it was set up in a corner and after the wedding a number of guest said they didn't even know/see a pasta bar, including my mother who knew that we had got one. Other than that, it was perfect and I would highly recommend this venue. It is a beautiful and tranquil setting and the people that work there are kind, accomdating and attentive to the bride, the groom and their guests.

! Dean pulled me aside to make sure I ate and my dress was bustled. Donna carried my shoes and purse and accommodated me all night long. I am truly grateful for the staff. The service and food were excellent, the honeymoon suite was gorgeous! I would gladly recommend this place to anyone and I would love to visit every year on our anniversary! The scenery is breathtaking also. An absolutely perfect wedding! Well worth every penny.

sive to my special requests and needs and made my planning all the easier.

s quaint waterfront location is an absolute dream come true! Everything about the inn exudes elegance from the beautiful grounds, the gorgeous foyer, fresh seafood menus, top-knotch spa treatments and old-world-feeling of the oversized, luxurious rooms. It is unlike any hotel or inn out there. You have to go and see it to understand! Sara S. worked and partnered with us from day one, catering to our every need and request with lots of phone calls and email communication. She is extremely knowledgeable and responsive, so it made each step of planning that much easier. She saw too it that the menu was done exactly the way we envisioned, and even secured a private tasting for us. (The inn usually does group tastings). On the day of the wedding she surprised us both by putting us up in most gorgeous Chester Suite - it's like an apartment! This was an upgrade to the inn's standard free night stay for the bride and groom. It was an extremely thoughtful measure! Just in case you’re wondering though - there is honestly no bad room in this place! They are a little pricey in terms of rates, but you are getting luxury, comfort and views that are truly unparalleled! We encouraged our guests to stay at the inn to get the full experience! The rooms have the feeling of a mansion - think marble floors, fireplaces and light blue damask bedding! The day of our wedding went off without a hitch. Sara's dream team was there to pull off each segment seamlessly. Everything was smoothly coordinated and setup just the way we had wanted, from the guest sign-in table, to the candy bar and special menu requests we had made. I remember feeling scattered after my hair got completely windblown during our "first look" photos, but the event banquet girls were up in my rooms with walky-talkies communicating to the team downstairs to delay the ceremony and inform my groom I was running late. Then after the ceremony they put together the ridiculously intricate French bustle on the train of my gown and brought us our own tray of food and champagne, so we wouldn't miss a single aspect of our night. I can keep going, but you get the idea! This place has all the right stuff and more importantly, people to help you create a 5 star wedding from start to finish. Highly recommend the Saybrook Point Inn for an unforgettable experience! PS...they are currently building more suites just down the road. The place is really expanding and growing for all of the future brides looking for the latest and greatest!

talk to them. I cannot thank them enough for all their hard work and dedication.

r wedding, we attended their tasting. We assumed we would be there with our coordinator to sample a few things on the menu. To our surprise, we were in attendance with a number of other couples. It was like a mock wedding. They had many cake vendors to choose from, wait staff serving appetizers and entrees and the girls from the spa doing a makeup trial for the brides. We were so impressed and knew our day would be perfect! Our wedding coordinator was Sara Sheiffele, who was truly the best! She returned our calls and emails extremely fast and did a fabulous job handling all the requests we had. Donna Michaud was also a part of our big day and coordinated our entire night along with Sara. There wasn’t a detail that was missed and not a single thing that went wrong that day. The wait staff was exceptional and we can’t say enough about the food! Our guests couldn’t get over how delicious everything was. Saybrook Point Inn also has a spa on-site, which makes it very easy for brides to have both their hair and makeup done without worrying about appointment times or travel. Tara Raschello did my makeup for my wedding day and I couldn’t believe how beautiful it turned out. I normally don’t wear face makeup and was so pleased with how natural and flawless it looked. April Murallo was my stylist in my bridal suite and did an amazing job with my hair. We highly recommend Saybrook Point Inn to anyone looking for the perfect place for a wedding venue. Thank you to all for being a part of our wedding day! It was a dream come true!

genuinely happy! We had nothing to worry about... ever!! The food is exquisite, the scenery is heavenly and our guests had a ball. They treated us and our guests like royalty all night... there is nothing negative to say about Saybrook Point Inn!

so easy and carefree. I didn't have to worry about at thing the day of my wedding and the staff made sure my day was amazing. I have to give a shout of to on of the servers Dean who made sure on my wedding night my husband and I were 100% taken care of, my drink was never empty. The