The Haversham House

While the communication at The Haversham was sometimes lacking, we really enjoyed having our wedding there and are really happy to have our memories connected to such a special place. The atmosphere is super warm and inviting and cozy. The gardens and outside area are so beautiful and taken care of. The staff make you feel like family there! We had Brendan working with us and I am so glad he was there for the ceremony rehearsal because otherwise it would’ve been a huge mess! He helped us figure out how to walk and all of that so that on the day of the wedding we knew what we were doing and everything went smoothly. We felt like they really took care of us and went beyond to make sure we, as the bride and groom, were happy and well fed. The food is absolutely amazing. We got a lot of compliments. Once the reception started, things got a little confusing because our timeline got messed up and we couldn’t find a lot of the staff that could help. I would recommend having a day of coordinator, if you can. That’ll help you stay on task if things like a formal cake cutting and parent dances, etc are important to you. We did our own decorations and the staff set them up. Make sure you are very clear about what you want if you are particular about the setup, because if you don’t specify where something should go they will place it however they want. Sounds obvious, but I just want to emphasize that. Make sure you bring a credit card with you to the wedding if you’re doing open bar because you will have to close it out at the bar at end of the night. Overall I loved the Haversham, you just have to make extra certain that you’re organized and on top of things so that everything can go the way you want.

We had our wedding at The Haversham in Westerly and it was absolutely perfect! Brendan was new to event organizing but he did a truly incredible job on our big day. His attention to detail, calm demeanor, and genuine kindness made us feel at ease instead of anxious about the day. He was truly a blessing! He made sure the day went smoothly, was there for us to answer any questions and made sure everything was handled behind the scenes. The venue was stunning! We loved the look of The Haversham from the moment we first visited and it was even more beautiful on our special day. It rained on our wedding day but the tent was already set up and ready for us. It was an incredible, unforgettable experience and I’m so happy we chose The Haversham for our wedding. We would highly recommend!

Our day here was fantastic, so we would still recommend them to a friend for the beauty of the place outside and in, the pricing, and the delicious food. However, it was often such a difficult process in the leadup to the event that we can't give 5 stars. It was often impossible to contact the event organizer, taking as much as two weeks or more to get back to us on simple questions. It might be that they were overburdened, but it added immensely to our stress each month. Several times appointments were missed or hours delayed without explanation. We felt better with Nathan who took over in the final months before our wedding. Even so, simple things that everyone deals with like allergies were not explained until the week of, and then not followed through day of the wedding (we gave them a spreadsheet and wrote allergies on table cards as directed, and then waitstaff still asked my grandma [why??] during dinner what EVERYONE'S allergies were in attendance.) On the pro side, the venue is so well maintained outside and the inside is lovely, old fashioned New England charm that reads glamorous when it could easily read outdated. Nathan was very nice and understanding when we got to work with him. The food was fantastic, especially at our tasting but for the most part day-of as well. They were accommodating to our personalizations like a signature cocktail, and the price was incredible and made it worth all the hassle leading up. Finally, the dance floor is a great size and they had everything we needed for extra tables for our reception extras. Again, we loved our day and it went off mostly without a hitch, so it's difficult to write this review. But the stress beforehand really had an impact on our experience with the venue, so I hope they're able to improve on that because then this would be the perfect venue!

I would like to start by sharing the highlights of this venue, as I do think it has the potential to be an excellent wedding spot. The rental fee was affordable, the food was excellent, the staff was as absolutely phenomenal in setting up our welcome table and centerpieces, and the grounds and ceremony spot was lovely. We worked with Tara from our time of booking up until shortly before the wedding and she was great—very attentive and accommodating. In early May 2022 (wedding in June 2022), I reached out to ask: 1. about scheduling the rehearsal, and 2. about renting the venue’s farmhouse for the wedding weekend. Tara said she would check and get back to me. Over the next 5 weeks, I was unable to get in contact with anyone at the venue at all. A phone calls, emails, voicemails, and texts went unanswered. Finally, 5 days before the wedding, after speaking with 3 different people at the restaurant next door, I found out Tara was on medical leave. Nobody at the venue reached out to couples with upcoming weddings to let them know our point of contact had changed. Nobody would have reached out to me at all if I didn’t keep calling, and I would have had no rehearsal, they wouldn’t have known my menu counts and choices, or appetizer choices (since nobody acknowledged those emails). I was finally able to talk to the backup wedding coordinator 4 days before the weeding to finalize everything and ask all of the questions I had been trying to ask for almost 6 weeks. Needless to say, we never heard back about renting the farmhouse and missed out on that. When scheduling the rehearsal, the backup coordinator assured me he would work with the restaurant next door (part of the venue) to get my rehearsal party a reservation. There was no reservation when we arrived. He also confirmed we could arrive at 9:30 am the morning of the wedding to start hair/makeup. We showed up and the groundskeeper had no idea why we were there and was not ready for us. The day itself also had a couple of hiccups. We secured certified gluten free desserts for a guest with a serious allergy and gave specific instructions to keep them separate and not even remove them from the box. They were placed on a tray with all of the regular desserts and contaminated, ruined for our guest. Additionally, the set up all of the desserts (donuts) uncovered before dinner was even served. Naturally, people went up and helped themselves, so by the time guests received their main courses, they had already filled up on donuts and a large portion were missing before we even cut the cake. Nothing exceptionally horrible happened, but I felt like we were cast aside and like we really fell through the cracks. Nobody should feel like that on a day they spent 18 months planning and tens of thousands of dollars on. I also had to worry about things the venue should have taken care of (e.g., separating the desserts). Overall, I think it was basically a case of bad timing and scrambling by the venue to stay afloat with their main coordinator out; however, no couple should be ignored like that for so long and so close to the wedding they booked, and shouldn't feel so overlooked. Nobody should experience that on their wedding day. The venue did provide us with a complimentary photobooth, which was a hit.

My daughter's bridal shower was held at The Haversham today... all I can say, is WOW! Outstanding service, beautiful room, and excellent food.

o My wife and spent a long time looking through wedding venues in Rhode Island, before deciding on The Haversham House. When we found it, it immediately felt like the right pick for us. The building is warm and inviting. We met Tara, the event coordinator, when going to look at the venue in person, and she was extremely helpful and professional. Once we decided to go with the Haversham, she helped us make food decisions and was very accommodating with all of our requests. On our wedding day, Tara made sure everything went smoothly. We received many compliments from guests about how beautiful the venue was and how wonderful the food was. The only issue we had was a difficulty getting ahold of Tara when we had questions because she was understaffed at the time. However, even with the communication issues Tara and her staff made sure our wedding went perfectly. We were extremely pleased with our experience at the Haversham and would recommend them as a venue to anyone.

Our daughter and son in law's wedding was on 10/22/2021 at The Haversham. I can't say enough about how fabulous The Haversham was for their wedding. From the day we met with Tara (August 2020) until the day after the wedding, she was fantastic. She and her staff were attentive to all of our needs from day one. The setting, the appetizers, food was all perfect. We had the buffet with a Carving station for the Prime Rib. Also, we highly recommend reserving the Farmhouse for the night before and night of the wedding. Thank you for everything Tara and The Haversham.

Our wedding on Sunday was fantastic! The ceremony spot by the gazebo was beautiful and the reception room was perfect. The food was excellent and the bartender kept the drinks flowing all night. Only reason they aren't getting the full five stars is that while Tara and her staff were very attentive on the wedding day, it was very hard to reach them in the months prior to the wedding. Multiple follow-up emails and texts had to be sent in order to get a reply to some basic questions regarding our wedding. But that really the only negative, our wedding day was still amazing and the guests all enjoyed themselves throughout the ceremony and reception.

Planning a wedding from a different state is hard and planning during a pandemic was even more difficult. I could not imagine doing it without the help of the haversham and more specifically Tara. She always answered my millions of questions even when I probably asked the same thing a few times. She worked with us to make our wedding day everything we dreamed of! She made sure there were no hiccups and everything went smoothly. I truly cannot thank her and the haversham enough. If I could give them a million stars I would

We had our wedding here on 8/22/20 and it was even BETTER than the wedding we planned. The grounds and venue is beautiful. All our guests raved about the food, it was served hot and it was delicious. It was also super affordable. The best part of this place though, is Tara. She is absolutely incredible. COVID destroyed our wedding we had been planning over the last 2 years, so we had to plan a brand new one in a month and she made it happen. She will fight tooth and nail to bring your dreams to life! She answered every text, email, call no matter how big or small always within the same day. She even trailed behind me to fluff out my train as I walked down the aisle!! She just really went above and beyond for us, I literally can’t thank her enough. The rest of the staff was fantastic too especially with a walk up bar still not allowed, they really kept up! Our guests party hard (lol) and they had drinks in hand ALL night. Also, if you get the chance to book the farmhouse next door, DO IT!!!!! That place is huge, beautiful, fully equipped. It was way more fun to host our wedding party/immediate family at for the after party and dinner the night before. It has a huge kitchen, grill outside, a game room, and a next level surround sound system for music! Also, as the bride it was perfect to get ready there with my bridesmaids and have the men hang in the in-law or game room while we stayed in the house, then you can literally walk right over to the venue when it’s time. Even after all the struggle to get to our wedding day, I wouldn’t change a thing. I wish I could re-live it over and over again. Thank you Haversham House!!!

The Haversham House provided a charming New England setting for our wedding. We had our wedding there last weekend and the experience was awesome! We were extremely happy with Tara and her staff. They were attentive, available and professional especially given the extreme circumstances with all the pandemic restrictions. All our guests have said they really enjoyed the atmosphere and the Venue menu food was excellent. Thank you Tara and your staff for making our wedding night a positive experience with memories that will last a lifetime!

What a wonderful and beautiful place! My new bride and I had the best time! The manager and event coordinator Tara and her whole team were absolutely amazing! We didn’t have to worry about a thing! The grounds are impeccable! We stayed at the farmhouse and that was amazing as well!

Very disappointed with my experience at the Haversham. We had a smaller wedding event due to Covid and were looking forward to a larger reception next year. The wedding day did not run smoothly. Reached out to the owner, Jay, to express my concerns and he said he would call me back. Instead I received an unprofessional phone call from the event coordinator, Tara. I hope that another bride does not have a similar experience that puts a damper on their wedding day.

The haversham house was the most beautiful setting for a wedding. Tara and her team or so accommodating. The space is absolutely beautiful and our guests could not stop raving about how great the food and drinks were. I would highly recommend the Haversham house!

All I have to say is Tara and her team were absolutely amazing!!! She is there every step of the way to make sure our day was absolutely perfect! From the bartenders Laura & Nestor, to the waitstaff ( Allie, Zach, Nolan, Makayla)! The food was the best of any wedding we have ever attended! Not one detail was missed! Thank you Tara, and the whole Haversham staff for an unbelievable wedding!!!!!

Me and my Wife had the most amazing wedding at The Haversham House. We could not have asked for a better night. Tara was so awesome to us and was so responsive and accommodating to all of our requests. Everything came out perfect! The set up for the ceremony was so beautiful, the bar area and bartenders were so awesome, the food was absolutely amazing, and the flow of the night was perfect as well. We have zero complaints and would recommend Tara and The Haversham House to anyone looking for a Venue for their wedding or any other special occasion!

My wedding was absolutely perfect. Jack was awesome and helped make my day awesome.

The food was amazing, and went perfectly with the atmosphere of the location.

We had our wedding reception at the Haversham on 5/3/19. I tend toward extreme organization, so it was difficult for me to hand over all the boxes of décor and the reins and trust that everything would be as we had discussed when I walked in that night. I was beyond impressed – walking into the reception after photos at the cathedral, I was greeted by a well-established party full of happy friends and family. The bar service was moving smoothly, the space was established perfectly for our 16 tables, and the lighting, etc., set the perfect mood. Jack and Daniela checked in with us, and made sure that the wedding party got drinks and appetizers. The night went exactly as we had scheduled out, the food was amazing, and the staff was incredibly friendly. Jack and Daniela had made sure to accommodate a few particular requests, and made the space work with them. The grounds have a few lovely spots for photos, and we took advantage of them. The overall tone of the venue is comfortable with just enough fancy for a formal affair, with two large fireplaces and nice woodwork throughout the hall. I would highly recommend the venue – just make sure to stay in good contact throughout the planning to make sure all the information for your planning gets recorded.

Where do I begin!? I married the love of my life yesterday at The Haversham & I have to say that this venue is simply incredible. The grounds & interior are stunning. The food is to die for & the service is impeccable. Our coordinators were so professional & easy to communicate with. And the best part of it all was how affordable it all was! I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to have a stress-free event!

Can't say enough about Jack and his staff. Venue was beautiful and very affordable. The food was amazing and our guest couldn't say enough. They definitely helped us make it a day to remember.

The Haversham House was the perfect setting for my wedding. The gardens and grounds are beautiful, exactly what I wanted for the outside ceremony. Also a great setting for pictures. The inside of the venue is a "rustic elegance"....a separate bar with a fireplace, lots of polished pine, 2 stone fireplaces and wall to wall windows overlooking the lush gardens. Under Jack's leadership, his staff had everything under control indoors, attentive to all of my guests and the food was delicious!!

We held our daughter's wedding shower at the Haversham Tavern and it was a spectacular success. Jon Chiaradio was wonderful to work with and made every effort to make sure her day was perfect. The room was beautiful and our guests raved about the delicious food. We can't thank Jon and his team enough for this wonderful experience. Highly recommended for any occasion.

The Haversham House made our big day perfect! The setting was rustic New England-very well maintained. The gardens are beautiful! Several guests said it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. It was rainy and 50 degrees for our big day in May but they had us covered (figuratively and literally). They had multiple options to deal with the weather and so the weather did not have an impact for us. The staff were amazing -from the bartender to the planner -very, very good attention to making our day special. Daniella was amazing and seemed to be everywhere making sure we had everything we needed. I would highly recommend the Haversham -they made our wedding perfect!

I'm so glad I chose The Haversham House for my May 5th wedding! It's the perfect option if you want to have an affordable Westerly Wedding. The food was all delicious and the new tent was gorgeous! Thank you Daniela, Jack, Tara & the whole team for all your hard work!

Choosing the Haversham for our special day was definitely the best decision we could have made. Jack and Daniela went above and beyond to make our day seamless and perfect. I planned my wedding in two short months from Washington state and it could not have gone any better. Every request I made was taken care of, and I was so grateful for the flexibility that Jack and Daniela gave me. The venue itself was beautiful and worked perfectly for my rustic winter wedding theme. (It would also be perfect for any other season.) I did not have a tasting as I planned this from Washington, but the food was by the far the best food I have ever had at a wedding. My guests all raved about their meals. Everyone's food was hot and cooked perfectly. I have had countless filets at weddings and they have never been prepared to my liking. The filet was absolutely amazing. We also had stuffed haddock and stuffed chicken - our guests also loved these options. I still cannot say enough great things about my experience working with the Haversham team. If there were ever any issues throughout the day I never knew. I am so grateful for everyone who worked to make our day so special.

We cannot say enough about how amazing Jack, Daniella & the entire staff were. Our wedding was amazing!! The food was to die for!! The bartender was great with joking & talking with guests but always dropped everything to make sure the groom and I were taken care of!! At our rehearsal the way Jack worked with our wedding coordinator to make sure it was the day we dreamed about. They were always available to answer any and all questions we had. And we’re honest & up front about everything. I wanted certain dishes & he straight up told us they weren’t in season & he didn’t want us to be disappointed!! The best day of our lives was held here & I’m so grateful to them for it being so easy!!

We had the most wonderful experience at The Haversham House. Last minute my DJ backed out and Jack and Daniela were right there helping me call a number of DJ’s. They went above and beyond to make my wedding more than I could have ever imagined. The food was amazing and the night ran so smoothly. They promised a new tented area would be complete for our wedding and they delivered ! I highly recommend this venue to anyone. It’s absolutely beautiful and made our day unforgettable

I cannot say enough great things about this place! Jack and staff were amazing! My guests raved about the food and bar selections. Jack was in constant contact and really made sure that our day was perfect. The team will work with you and offer great suggestions for every detail. Side note: get the stuffed mushrooms, you will not be disappointed!

We knew from the moment we saw the place that Haversham House was where we wanted to get married. It is formal enough for a wedding, but not stuffy or uncomfortably fancy. The facility is just gorgeous, and the giant windows, three fireplaces, warm wood paneling and exposed beams just give it such a cozy, intimate feeling. Catering manager Jack met with us several times leading up the wedding date, so that we could be sure we had discussed and finalized every detail. He gave great suggestions since he knows the space so well, but was also flexible and accommodating with our specific requests. Jack, Dina and the rest of the staff did a wonderful job helping the entire day run smoothly, and we started there with our ceremony, so they had a LOT to do! Everyone was responsive and dependable, and I have no complaints about choosing them for such an important event. The room looked beautiful, the food was delicious, and everyone had a wonderful time. So many people told us it was the best wedding they had ever attended! Thanks again to Haversham House for giving us the wedding of our dreams! We highly recommend them for any of your event needs, but especially for your wedding day!

Jack and his staff were great at our wedding, I couldnt have ask for a better group of people to work with us for our big day. Everyone loved the food, the venue and the service they got. Also I didn't have a wedding planner and Jack made the whole process really easy for me. I will definitely use them in the future.

The Haversham House does everything for you! They have tables and chairs and linens available in all color combinations. Food is delicious and wonderfully priced. Ceremony site available on premise also, inside or out in the garden if the weather is nice. (We had ours out there, it was beautiful!)