The Red Lion Inn and Barn

ond from setting up the barn to serving everyone! We have a wedding to attend there in a few months and we cannot wait to go back!!!

ing coordinator Sharada! She was AMAZING, so professional, responsive, kind and extremely accommodating. We had many folks from Europe at the wedding and the little personal details that she made happen were recognized and appreciated, this meant so much to us. The venue speaks for itself - it really is so beautiful, the food was absolutely delicious, and Sharada’s day of team was GREAT! The cave was super fun as well. Highly recommend the late night snacks! It is such a special venue. I had full confidence that the day would go smoothly and was VERY impressed with every aspect and detail of the day. It really did go off without a hitch - we cannot thank Sharada enough for all her hard work!!! Looking forward to celebrating our first wedding anniversary back at the Red Lion Inn. If you are looking for a stunning venue, professional staff, and one AMAZING wedding coordinator Sharada and the Red Lion Inn is your spot!!!! THANK YOU for making our wedding such a dream come true!!!

te changes to the seating arrangements. The Inn is a beautiful, rustic, glam setting for a wedding, and we highly recommend it! Not to mention the food was hot and delicious :)

and service was excellent and they accommodated our budget. For what we paid we found we got the most and best quality included. Gorgeous rustic venue with lots of space. Food was excellent. We did not do a food tasting because we've heard such good things about their food and wanted a 5th hors d'oeuvre which they have as an option if you skip the tasting. Also very convenient with their after party space, and rooms for people to stay overnight. I lost/forgot my wedding shoes the night of and they found them and kept them safe for me to pick up. Never had any issues with management. We had the pool open on our day which added a very nice touch. Only negatives- they were doing a lot of ground keeping work the day of and felt the cement walkways could have been cleaned up a bit better, also at the end of the night one of the staff put our card box in our bridal suite alone which I was not comfortable with- It was a lack of communication on both ends. Lastly, there was a slight mixup on one our guests room reservation and they missed the shuttle to the CHI so to make up for the mix-up one of the staff drove the couple to the other Inn which was kind. We truly had a very positive experience and highly consider the RLI for your wedding! ❤️

re to work with. We had worked with a number of different coordinators during our planning time at Red Lion Inn, which was initially very concerning to us, but thankfully from our very first conversation with Beverlei we knew we were in extremely good hands and she made sure everything was just as we envisioned. I had a lot of complicated requests for the wedding including specific placement of lanterns throughout the barn, rental of farm tables from a third party, specific requests on serving, charger plate rentals, detailed flower arrangements, assigned seats for guests, and a floral chandelier above the dance floor. Beverlei made sure everything was perfectly set up and went above and beyond to make it the very best night for us. She collaborated directly with all the other vendors for delivery and set-up and when guests arrived at 6pm for cocktail hour, the venue looked absolutely beautiful and every little thing I had planned was perfectly executed. The hors d’oeuvres were amazing and the raw bar and cheese stations were a big hit. Beverlei made great recommendations on menu selections and the timeline of the night. Beverlei also made sure the meal serving was perfectly coordinated, and even made adjustments when speeches/first dances went longer than expected. All of the members of the wait and bartending staff that night were extremely pleasant and helpful. Beverlei even special ordered bottles of red wine from the groom’s homestate, which meant so much to us. Our family and bridal party all stayed at the inn on the night of our wedding. The rooms were clean and beautifully maintained when we stayed there. Rim, the innkeeper was extremely helpful and also made sure to meet our very specific requests about room bookings, payment, and welcome bags. After the reception, we went back to our bridal suite and within minutes Toufik brought us a bottle of champagne with our special toasting flutes, slices of our cake, our wedding gifts, and all of the special items that had been at the reception. It was so nice of him to make sure everything was handled carefully and it gave us such peace of mind that night. We hosted the brunch at the Cohasset Harbor Inn on Sunday morning and the space was perfect for all our guests and the food was delicious. Red Lion Inn truly provided the wedding of our dreams. The barn looked enchanted, warm, inviting, beautiful, all of the food was delicious. Everyone had a wonderful time dancing the night away. We toured many other venues throughout the South Shore and Boston area and Red Lion Inn was the most unique and inviting space we came across. It was exactly what we were looking for and we were able to add touches to the barn that made it feel truly magical. Beverlei was a joy to work with. She was transparent, responsive, easy to talk to, honest, genuine, hard-working, and reassuring. She made wonderful suggestions and also made sure my voice and desires were heard throughout the process and ultimately went above and beyond. We would highly recommend the Red Lion Inn and are so grateful to everyone there who made our wedding day so perfect. Thank you! Meghan and Christian September 2, 2017

dback from guests on the short rib entree. Overall, amazing night and would recommend!

e coastal rustic feel of the entire property and town of Cohasset really fit our personality and needs. The ambiance of the barn at night was unreal. If you are looking to have an "all in one" experience at your wedding, this is a great option. That is what we did; Ceremony, reception, lodging, after party...it was awesome and took a lot of the logistical stress off us. Pros: Beautiful venue (all seasons, all weather), great food, and accomodating staff (especially once we were within 30 days of our wedding). The day of coordination was excellent. Our wedding planner/coordinator was Sharada and she did an excellent job! Getting married on a Friday evening was great; we had plenty of time to setup the venue throughout the week, and we did save some $$. The vendor coordination was also easy and stress free. Cons: While Sharada and the venue staff were great, it is obvious that the leadership/ business process at the Red Lion needs work. We had several incidents during the planning process (no communication about staff turnover, inconsistent info about pricing, and a lost check...). The events were not deal breakers, but it was frustrating and caused unnecessary redundancy. They need to tighten up the admin side of things. Overall, an amazing place and an amazing day!

how beautiful and wonderful the entire day was. Beverlei (our wedding coordinator at the RLI) was so attentive and she organized her team to deliver above and beyond anything we ever could have hoped for (Note: If you plan on having your wedding at the RLI, we HIGHLY recommend working with Beverlei, specifically). The bride and bridesmaids got ready in the Salon starting at 8 am, and the groom and groomsmen ordered food to the Yellow room and played cornhole / watched football in the Braserie for the afternoon. Toufiq did an outstanding job setting up the Lion’s Hall for our ceremony (he somehow fit 225 seats on the first floor in what was the most intimate ceremony we could imagine) and then transformed it for the reception in under an hour. Our cocktail hour was held in the Salon and outside by the pool, then we headed back to the Lion’s Hall for the reception. We were extremely pleased with the quality of the food and service throughout; the RLI staff were very pleasant and seemed to be having fun. The cherry on top was that we were able to continue the party in the Cave until 1 am, and the late night food and service were just as great as they had been all day. We truly could not have asked for a more perfect wedding day. While our wedding was absolutely wonderful, we did have our challenges with the RLI leading up to it. Our first wedding coordinator sold us on having our wedding there and then was not reachable for 3 months. He promised us a number of things that we ultimately found out the RLI would not be able to deliver, but we did not have them in writing. Our second coordinator was very understanding of the challenges we had with the first, and we were able to script an addendum to the contract that listed point by point what we expected the RLI to deliver that they signed. However, when we went for our “final details” meeting a month before our wedding, the coordinator pulled out a blank piece of paper, and a week later we found out that she coordinator was no longer with the RLI, and many of the details we had discussed with her the week before for the 3rd time had been lost, at which time we found out Beverlei was our new coordinator. Again, Beverlei delivered a beautiful event and we would very highly recommend working with her, but the turnover and lack of continuity we experienced was very, very frustrating. Again, we cannot say enough great things about our wedding day at the Red Lion Inn, and Beverlei was such a blessing. Thank you to her, Toufiq, and the rest of the RLI staff for an absolutely beautiful wedding!

d with us to bring our vision to life. She went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect. Jen was extremely responsive to all emails and calls and is so organized. She met with my mother and I several times in order to get in all of the details! The Red Lion is so lucky to have her on board as one of their coordinators. I must be honest, the beginning of my planning process with the Red Lion was not the smoothest. There was unfortunately quick turn over in coordinators/management and we had a very hard time getting in touch with someone when we had questions and were in the planning process. Once Jen came on board that quickly changed. She made the entire process so easy!! The Red Lion Inn surpassed my expectations in all areas. The food was outstanding. Our family and friends are still raving about it! Everything was delicious, full of flavor and presented beautifully. The service was also great! Bar and wait staff were extremely responsive to guests and were very pleasant :) After the reception, we had the after party in "The Cave" and continued the celebrations. We had buffalo chicken and pizza served down there which was great! It was such a fun night. I would also like to thank the staff Toufig (hopefully I spelled that correctly) for being extremely helpful during the reception/after party and in the morning. He also went out of his way to deliver some of our cupcakes with a bottle of champagne to our room for after the festivities. Thank you so much! Everything came together so well. I would highly recommend the Red Lion Inn for your wedding, and Jen as a wedding coordinator if she's available!

staff was also wonderful from the bartenders and servers, but also, Toufik, who really helped make the barn look exactly how we pictured. They even made it possible to find a very specific beer my fiance and i really enjoy that is difficult to find. They really know what they are doing with weddings being held at their venue and we found they are really flexible in letting you make the day what you want. I also like that when we were unsure of a decision, Sharada, was really able to help make great recommendations that really fit with our vision. There was initially some confusion with booking hotel rooms, but about half way throughout planning there was one contact we worked with specifically, which made it much easier and more organized.

enthusiastic planner, and attention to detail by the venue’s staff. Instead, my husband and I were passed off between six different wedding coordinators due to turnover at the Red Lion. Every coordinator had something different to tell us, and we had to fight for so much of what we wanted and needed on our wedding day. We experienced high volumes of stress, anxiety, and frustration at the fault of the venue and staff...they are so disorganized and clueless, and I can’t express how disappointed we were with the customer service. We were both still running around on our wedding day, making sure that plans were in motion and looking for assistance from anybody. We did have a wonderful day, but that was due to having amazing family and friends to support us and to help set up.

ng coordinator, we went through a few (due to staff issues, people leaving etc) and we ended up with Beverlei MacNeil. Beverlei made everything so easy and so comfortable. She is phenomenal at her job. She went above and beyond and checked in with me multiple times through the day, quickly and efficiently. She made our experience amazing and I truly feel that she cared about us. Best coordinator we could have asked for! Also- Toufeek was incredibly helpful and took such great care of us. From setting up, cleaning, accommodating all of us at 10am, until 1am at the cave after party cleaning up and making sure everyone was taken care of. Toufeek and Beverlei are the dream team and they helped to make our wedding seamless.

ever, during the actual process of negotiating the contract, the owner went back on some of the details we were told verbally, and we got really bad feelings. Needless to say we jumped ship and decided to book at a venue in Scituate that is more beautiful and the owners are straightforward and easy to work with. It feels like a weight lifted off our shoulders and now we can actually breathe and enjoy the wedding planning process rather than feel nervous/paranoid that we are going to get screwed.

with a beachy, New England feel. The barn at the Red Lion incorporated these elements, with an added touch of glam in their gorgeous chandeliers. As you enter the barn for your first time it is breathtaking! The staff was terrific, and throughout the planning process, our wedding coordinator Sharada was extremely organized. During the big day we were able to enjoy every moment knowing the details were in good hands! Our family and wedding party stayed at the Inn for the big night, and had nothing but good things to say about the hospitality. Each room was so unique and filled with New England charm. The food was also incredible - many guests said it was some of the best food they have ever had at a wedding! We highly recommend The Red Lion Inn! This special venue set the backdrop for the memories that will last us a lifetime!

ight on 9/9 at the Red Lion!! Everything was completely seamless and we can not think of even one thing we would change! Throughout the planning process, any time we had any questions at all Beverlei was very quick to respond!! She is the kindest, most easy going person to work with and made everything so perfect! We also had our wedding party staying at the Red Lion the night of the wedding so we had a lot of communication with Rim, the Inn Keeper, for the rooms and she was always very responsive and accommodating as well! We had our cocktail hour in the Salon and outside by the pool – it was such a perfect day out, 70 and sunny with no humidity so this was perfect and our guests loved it! I loved that we were able to do that also because we really got to utilize all of the beautiful grounds at the red lion that was landscaped so nicely. The property is so beautiful we wanted to be able to show it off to our guests also! Then our reception started at 7:00 in the Lion’s Hall- IT WAS PERFECT! We chose to have a sweetheart table and we’re so happy we did! It was nice to have some time together to take it all in and talk about the day! Tufic was our event captain and he was so great!! He kept checking in with us to see if there was anything we needed throughout the night also! The hall itself has so much character and is so beautiful – it was breathtaking to see it all set up for our big day! The dance floor is huge at Red Lion and our guests danced the entire night!! The food is to die for – we did the short ribs for our beef option and it literally melted in your mouth! It was so tender you don’t even need to use a knife it just falls right apart! All of the meals, hor’ dourves, etc. that we had were absolutely delicious!! We also had an after party in The Cave and this too was AWESOME!! We ordered the cheeseburger sliders and the chicken fingers and fries for late night snacks and they were SO good! Our guests raved about the cave the next day! The day really does go by so fast that it was awesome to be able to continue the celebration for a few more hours after the wedding! The food was a huge hit and everyone ate all of it! The staff at the Red Lion works extremely hard and are all so friendly!!! The Red Lion and all of their staff have really thought of everything to make the day as smooth as possible! When we were looking at venues, we knew we wanted something rustic and that we wanted to have an after party. The fact that the Lion’s Hall is the most beautiful venue we saw, they have The Cave where all your guests have to do is walk downstairs after and they have hotel rooms there, this was a no brainer for us and boy are we happy we decided to go with the Red Lion! For anyone looking for a wedding venue, you need to look here, you won’t regret it!! They make sure that it will be the best night of your life!! For my husband and I, it will truly be a night we will never forget!!!!

te. The food was beyond delicious. We received compliments from all of our guests how lovely everything was. The professionalism, flexibility that was portrayed by the staff was commendable! The bar tenders, the fantastic chef, our wedding coordinators Kaycee and Joanne exemplified perfection in every aspect. The night flowed without interruption. I would highly recommend this beautiful barn/venue for your next special event! Thank you all for the wonderful job you all did in making this day unforgettable! You all are truly gems I hope you are recognized for the outstanding job you all did!

ing coordinator named Madysen who seemed so excited to begin this wedding process with us. When I called her a few weeks later to ask a question, the receptionist informed me that she no longer worked there. Following this, we tried to schedule time to come look at the venue for planning purposes and there was another wedding coordinator in charge. I think her name was Lauren. After many phone calls and emails, it was obvious that our needs weren't being heard. Bill tried to pick up the pieces but to no avail. Six months before our big day, Cory Lee stepped in as our planner. Cory Lee kept reassuring us that she wasn't leaving and she was here to make things right. Unfortunately, she left a month before our wedding and only sent us a letter to let us know about this big change. Following this, Beverlei stepped in after coming back from retirement. It was clear she wanted to make things right and she really tried to do so. Seeing that we had to go through four or so coordinators, I feel like we could've been financially compensated for the stress we went through, especially since the Red Lion is quite expensive. Beverlei was able to take off $500 from our bill which was helpful, but it really didn't make a dent in the $25,000 or so that we had already paid. On the day of the wedding, Beverlei tried her best but seemed very stressed as she sought my advice when asking how to set my decorations up. Overall, she tried hard and I appreciate that. I just wish that I was only given ONE coordinator because conversations were repeated and requests were lost along the way. I felt like I was going through the entire planning process on my own with no direction, and I don't wish this on any future bride out there. The communication at the front desk definitely needs fixing. My guests tried calling in to book their rooms, and it was a process. They seemed disorganized, frantic, and flighty every time I called or one of my guests. We blocked out some rooms for $1,500 in advance, but it still was a nightmare. Pros: The day of the wedding was magical and everything went smoothly. Thanks to the GREAT bartenders named Cara and Cody, we felt that our prayers were finally answered. They were professional, efficient, and understanding the whole night. When we went to the cave for the "after party", a rude older bartender decided to literally "pull the plug" of my music speaker without forewarning anyone to signal that we weren't allowed to be down there anymore ( even though Cory Lee and Madysen had informed us that we could party down there all night)... my guests were not amused by this fiasco. Cody and Cara did their best to alleviate the situation, and that did not go unnoticed. Toufik was another amazing part of our wedding as he helped organize and oversee our big day. He's the nicest human ever and really wants to make his guests happy. The venue is breathtaking. The food is delicious. The bridal suite is superb. With a little organization, consistency, and maybe more reasonable pricing, this venue could become one of the best in Massachusetts. I just hope they get it together before it's too late.

they were supposed to be at the right time. We chose the cave for an after party which was a great decision for a more intimate group of friends to celebrate together. The best surprise of the evening was coming back to our bridal suite to realize the staff at the red lion had collected all of our gifts and cards as well as cut two pieces of cake and brought a bottle of champagne to our room. It was a cherry on top of a perfect night to come back to. The inn has old world charm and if you're someone who can appreciate that- it's a great choice!

re not just rude to you, but they are rude to your guests. Since putting our deposit down about a two years ago, my husband and I went through THREE different wedding coordinators. The one we had for the day of seemed helpful and pleasant at first, but truly could have cared less about the event on the actual day. Trying to coordinate a room block with them is also an absolute nightmare. We booked the entire hotel to use for our guests, but somehow two of the rooms ended up going to other guests completely unconnected to our wedding. It is very hard for your guests to even get in contact with someone at the Inn because there is rarely anyone working behind the desk. Do not choose this venue for your wedding. It just is NOT WORTH IT.

right person for us! She was professional, courteous, prompt, and kind. We, our families, and bridal party stayed at the RLI all weekend. It was just beyond what we could have wanted. The rooms and service was excellent, the bar staff in the restaurant was WONDERFUL and very accommodating to when we'd barge in as a group of 20 all needing appetizers and drinks. Toufik who works on the events is SO responsive, knowledgeable, and ready to help! We were very, very pleased with our wedding and all of our guests have had nothing but wonderful reviews. We really had ourselves a party and it was fantastic!

dding planner from the Red Lion who had to take a medical leave half way through our event planning and just when we started to painic, Beverlei stepped in. I cannot say enough about how amazing she was. She was not only better than our original wedding planner, but she was organized, took time to get to know us and become our friend, and really have our special day be everything we wanted and more. She responded to emails and phone calls quickly, met with us often and put our minds at ease. We did not worry one bit about our reception, which is key when you are trying to plan multiple vendors, guests, etc. for your wedding. Having her handle everything was a big “to do” off our plate and we were so thankful for her. When the day finally came, we stepped into the barn and everything was set up exactly how we wanted it. Beverlei paid attention to all of our details and made them really shine. The staff the day of our wedding was also amazing, the food was delicious, and I cannot say enough about the giant dance floor. Everyone danced through the night, which was exactly what we wanted. After the reception was over, we rented out “The Cave” and had more food and time with guests, as we did not want the day to end. Another positive of having your wedding at the Red Lion was that guests could stay right onsite and not have to worry about driving afterwards. I highly recommend having your wedding at the Red Lion and having Beverlei as your planner. I wish I could relive the day. Guests still tell us it was the best wedding they have ever been to and I may be bias, but could not agree more!

ble. The unknowns are always THE PEOPLE who manage the process & how they communicate and execute before - during your event is key. My decision for choosing RLI was person #1, Bill I. Bill sealed the deal for me and definitely didn’t tell me everything I wanted to hear nor did he agree to things he simply couldn’t do. We negotiated hard at the beginning but what truly sold me was his was openness to working with me and he was committed to finding solutions to meet my budget. He didn’t turn me away and he was patient (in the midst of 300 things going on) & gave me the attention I needed during the first crucial conversations. In addition, Bill gave advice on reception/ceremony music & script, food choices, reception/cocktail tips. I was open & appreciated Bill’s expert feedback because they were great & made a huge difference! I’ll be honest, I was worried that my wishlist/ wedding plan on the actual day would not come to fruition but as I mentioned earlier, the venue sold itself but the people sold me. Person #2, Kacee B. deserves recognition. Kacee spent a lot of time with me to get up to speed on my plan & what was agreed upon (see suggestion re: revising contract). Kacee was efficient & even though we made some slight modifications - she came through with flying colors & did a wonderful job. I appreciated her patience, responsiveness, courtesy & hard work. During the day, I spotted her running around, working her butt off! In my opinion, she went above & beyond. There were others @RLI that deserve kudos (terrible w/names) the waitstaff, cooks, KB's asst, recep staff, housekeeping, maint., bar staff, etc. were all truly impressive & I cannot thank them enough for making our day absolutely perfect. Helpful Tips! 1. RLI is a one stop shop for weddings, year round & there isn't a real peak/off peak time. Therefore, if you have a tight budget, consider time & day of event & check out the Salon as a location. We had ceremony/cocktail hour (late afternoon) in Barn & Reception in Salon. It was perfection. Approx. 100 guests & perfect size/room! 2. There wasn’t a wedding booked night before or night of our wedding when we initially booked but there was a few months later. For planning purposes, if you want rooms at RLI,they are great) you might want to lock those down early. 3. In retrospect, I would have gotten revised contract w/agreed upon changes (I changed time/room). The sales rep will likely transfer info to day of coord. & this just makes life easier. Plus, I booked a year ahead so there were things I forgot about & trusted would happen. The result might only be some added time to review details again later on. Either way, RLI will do everything they can to capture your wedding vision & understand prior to big day. 4. After party snacks: Order sliders! I still cannot get over how good the sliders were and my guests who stayed are still talking about them! 5. Choose vendors that are experienced with RLI! Your photographer, dj, makeup/hair, flower delivery, etc. I didn’t want to think on wedding day nor did I have time to. I truly appreciated the vendors knowing RLI.

during the day on Saturday. It would be too stressful to have a million weddings go on in this space. The wedding was beautiful and we were able to stay over both nights at the inn which made it incredibly convenient. I highly recommend continually checking in to make sure they are holding your room and the rooms of your guests because they seem to be very disorganized. And you can't book it right away, but I would call on the day they say it will be available to book otherwise you may miss out. (We were warned.) The grounds are stunning and the barn is really unique and fun. The downside is communication. They seem to be wildly understaffed. I had a really difficult time getting ahold of Bill and sometimes didn't hear back for over a month (during the summer.) His voicemail was constantly full so I couldn't even leave a message which was a little maddening. I felt bad that he seemed so overworked but at the same time, my family and I were paying a lot of money to be ignored. They need to hire more people. Bill was very on top of it the day of. Montilio's forgot the Mile High Pie that we were going to cut and he managed to get us a regular apple pie which was a good save. Everything else went very well and people said their food was amazing! If they hire more people, I would definitely recommend hosting your wedding here.

lk details! This is after we paid IN FULL The morning after our wedding a hotel worker knocked on the BRIDAL SUITE door at 7AM telling us he had to check something in the room. Check out is at 10AM could this not have waited? Not a very romantic way to wake up on our first married morning Beers are $7 for a budlight bottle , wine is $12 a glass ...don't expect your guests to get drunk unless you have open bar. It is nearly impossible to get Bill on the phone or to respond to emails. The Red Lion Inn books so many weddings that they just do not care about you. I had to track bill down multiple times by calling every single day. They said when the dancing started they would dim the barn lights which we even practiced how exactly we wanted them...I had to go upstairs and dim the lights MYSELF! They never put the uplighting on the rocks even after had 4 separate detail meetings about this. After arriving back at the Red Lion from our wedding ceremony we were promised cocktail hour food and drinks to be waiting for us/ the wedding party. Not the case...I had to ask Katie to get the food and drinks for the wedding party and by the time she got back with the tray it was time to line up and head into the barn which led to hungry groomsmen and bridal party They increased the prices of hotel rooms for my guests from the time we signed our contract to actually having our wedding. We were called to come in for 4 different detail meetings with 3 different people each time. Each visit was like our first, who are you again? We paid in full 6 months before our wedding and they were still sending us bills in the mail up to the week before the wedding. We had guests who never received the steak I paid for. We also had guests never get served cake. We took home a half of cake the next day so we definitely did not run out. These are just a few of the things this venue screwed up. Bill and his staff are a joke and should be working at a motel. I wouldn't trust them with your money or time. The owner is rude and thinks he's funny but he smelled like an ashtray and whiskey every time we met. He also has a secret room inside the hotel he stays in so even if you book the entire hotel he will be sleeping somewhere and tell management to have you "keep the noise down" a tad bit ridiculous when I rented the entire Inn.

o nice to be able to spend the weekend at RLI with our immediate families and bridal party, and have space for us all to get ready on the day of. But there were too many negatives to be able to give more than 2 stars (which may even be generous). I'll try to recap the main issues we faced in this limited space. First, they were incredibly poor communicators. Not long after we booked, our coordinator got fired (or quit, it was unclear; high turnover rate is a long standing issue). Nobody told us this until we had to ask outright at our food tasting where he was. (Not to mention, they double booked our tasting so it was disorganized and rushed. They even tried to reschedule it 2 days before, even though we had booked flights in order to be there.) Bill became our new point of contact and was very difficult to get in touch with. He often ignored emails/texts/calls, and/or his voicemail inbox was full. The lack of communication was incredibly frustrating and caused a lot of stress/anxiety throughout most of our planning with RLI. When we finally got time with Bill and requested going through our details spreadsheet again (and again...), twice he had an old version of the spreadsheet so we had to reconfirm the same details several times. Still, I can think of at least 3 details that they screwed up. Minor details that nobody noticed, but the fact that we went through the list so many times and they still missed things is telling. Bill works hard and would likely be very good at his job if he had help, but he was always giving excuses for his mistakes rather than trying to fix the broader issues. Along those lines, RLI is a wedding factory. They booked a wedding the night before ours as well as noon on the day of, which is typical during peak season. They made us feel like our wedding would not be their priority until the weekend of, and even then, they had two other weddings. On the day of, they weren't able to turn the reception space over in time after the noon wedding, despite assuring us they are experts and there would be no issue getting the room ready. Then it took them an hour to serve dinner (they were apparently understaffed in the kitchen), and as a result our vendors didn't eat until almost 9pm, so our dinner set playlist played at 9pm instead of during dinner. Fortunately, our band was incredible so our guests weren't aware of any issues and had an amazing time, but we (and our vendors) should not have had to deal with these issues during the event. Overall, the management was incredibly disorganized. They screwed up our final invoice, they screwed up our reservations at the inn more times than I can count , and there are different policies depending on whom you speak with. In the end, our wedding day was absolutely amazing, but this was largely despite RLI rather than because of it. We encourage prospective couples to look through old reviews on Yelp/Wedding Wire/The Knot, as well as google news articles for RLI and its owner. Most of the issues appear to be long standing. The venue is beautiful, but the management does not deliver the caliber of service to justify their prices. Unless they make some major fundamental improvements, we cannot in good faith recommend RLI to future couples.

the way YOU want it! I had a fairytale become my reality. This venue allows you make YOUR day- BUT you have to tell them WHAT YOU WANT! Red Lion Highlights- Appetizers/Food was amazing (we had entrees of short-rib, salmon, and chicken; open bar was exactly what we requested from beer to top shelf selections; Welcome bags were put in the room as requested; after-hours food was great- get the sliders!!! It was awesome!! Bill was my wedding planner and was extremely helpful from the beginning. We had many meetings to discuss each detail of the wedding. I had never planned a wedding and having this meeting was extremely helpful for me to develop all the details within the next 5 months of planning. But because the Red lion Inn has 3-4 weddings a week, I found it to be helpful to be organized with a time line to set the expectations with Bill. BUT he totally did NOT disappoint on the day of the wedding- from planning our appetizer plate at our cocktail hour, to getting our drinks throughout the night, to keeping this bride aware of time and the agenda throughout the wedding. The execution of all the details was FLAWLESS. Bill stepped up to the challenge of making our DAY AMAZING.... AND totally SUCCEEDED. Brides... one thing you need is patience overall. This place has many weddings and tries to accommodate all brides- which is one thing that is hard to do... but here are some suggestions of things to take note when choosing this place- -Unless you are setting up or have people set up for you, you need to ensure that you have pictures and are very explicit on your decor set-up. The Red lion inn staff was there in the morning to clean up from the wedding the night before and even came in early to help us clean up the morning after. -CAVE is awesome for an after Party- I heard NO complaints from our guests. -Rooms are clean and not disappointing for those staying on site. -Had buses bring people from other hotels and no complaints but recommend to have buses wait at the venue later than you expect. -Red lion is very flexible- if you are wanting something- ASK. They either have it or don't have it. We had a projector to play a video and they had a projector screen. They had bistro lights for us to use. They had lanterns. They offer candles which made the amazing soft feel of the wedding. Just remember whatever happens before the wedding, as long as the wedding is perfect - it deserves a 5 star. Our wedding was a FIVE STAR! THANKS TO THE RED LION INN!

ul both during the cocktail hour and dinner, and was presented beautifully. I am giving a 5 star rating because my daughter and her new husband could not have been happier...and all the guests had so much fun and were raving about the venue, the food and the service. The only constructive criticism I would provide would be to add lighting outside the front entrance of the inn and to have a concierge in the front lobby throughout the evening. Thank you Bill and team for an awesome event!

nds could not stop raving to me about what an amazing coordinator he is...which is not something that I would have even expected my family to pick up on. He was made for this career...he will make sure EVERY LAST DETAIL is handled, and that you have NOT A SINGLE THING to worry about. Our wedding party/close family stayed in the inn and rave about how unique the rooms were, and the fireplaces were SUCH a hit (it was BITTERLY cold that night). Our friends have all raved about the delicious food...personally I cannot stop thinking about the cocounut shrimp served at cocktail hour! The waitstaff and bartenders are top-notch! Super efficient and friendly- some of the young serving staff even making it a point to find us and congratulate us at some point over the course of the evening. Mike, the bartender, is awesome...we met him the night before in the bar before our rehearsal and we knew immediately we would be in good hands. The entire staff takes their jobs seriously, and were willing to pitch in whenever. My husband and I made a last minute decision not to join cocktail hour, and we were bummed we wouldn't be able to try the h'ordeuvres. Our head attendant (whose name is escaping me now) and Oscar (whose main responsibility is the front desk) rushed into action to make sure a plate was put together for us immediately. The after-party in the cave was SUCH a unique touch, and our friends raved about it. No one wants the party to end after a wedding and people are always trying to corral the group to a bar or hotel room. The transition down to the cave for late night sliders was so smooth. You just plug in your own phone and continue to party....couldn't have been a better night! A final note on budget: When we first started looking at venues, the Red Lion Inn was immediately on my list. I had seen it featured on a website YEARS ago, and never forgot about it. However, for budget reasons I promised myself I would go look at a couple of more budget-friendly options. To me this meant local places that had held sports banquets for us in HS, etc. I was SHOCKED and pleasantly suprised to find that the Red Lion Inn is just as competitevly priced as a lot of these banquet hall type places. The value that you get at the Red Lion Inn can NOT be matched in my opinion. Sorry if this review is all over the place, but I am just typing as I remember it all....

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o helpful! We worked with Bill and he was AMAZING. He covered every detail leading up to and on the day, a true professional. He even gave us a dance lesson which made us look like pros for our first dance :) Our guests cannot say enough about how perfect the day was from the food to the venue, to the after party in the cave! I wish I could do it all over again!

egan to feel like a second home. Every time I stepped into the venue I felt like a princess. My guests can't stop talking about what a wonderful wedding we had, and how beautiful the Lion's Hall was. Not to mention the food! In addition to Elizabeth's sincere kindness and attention to detail, my husband and I are also so grateful for Bill, who provided complimentary dance lessons for us! And for Madison, who stayed with us the entire day of the wedding, all through the night, and even during our after party in The Cave (another on-site bonus!) Our wedding party filled all of the rooms in the Inn and thoroughly enjoyed their stay. I wouldn't have changed a second of my wedding day and am so glad I was able to have it here, on a Thursday night, too (no food and beverage minimum)!

om. Then from there, we all got dressed in the Salon de soliel at the Red Lion Inn which is also used for cocktail hour. We were able to take awesome pictures and enjoy getting ready in an open room together. When we were ready to go, we walked through the best part (to me) of the inn, the covered bridges to get to the Lion's hall where the reception was held. After that, we finished that night off with an after party in the Cave. The night went by fast, but I enjoyed every minute of it! I loved having everything within walking distance of one another. I don't regret anything!!

food for us during the cocktail hour when we didn't get a chance to try the appetizers). The hall at the Red Lion Inn is beautiful and was setup exactly as we had requested. They have a large number of options to chose from for decoration including the tables, chairs, linens and up-lighting options. We found the package deal offered for our reception to make organization much easier as it included all the food and wedding cake. The Red Lion Inn offers a food tasting day in advance of the wedding which allowed us to try all the food (all delicious!). We were also given a complimentary meal at the restaurant when visited the venue with our families. The venue also provides a wedding coordinator as part of the package - we had Elizabeth. She was very knowledgeable however could sometimes be a little forceful in her opinions and occasionally difficult to reach via email. However all in all having a wedding coordinator took much of the stress out of the day both before and during the wedding. We would highly recommend this venue for a rustic barn wedding!

ightly panicked) it turned out to be for the best. We had Elizabeth, who is really on top of everything and thinks about every detail. She kept us on track and helped make everything come together on the day of the wedding. People raved about the food, setup, staff, everything. It was gorgeous and the night went smoothly. My only complaint is that it went by too fast!

e and not intrusive. My wedding coordinator left the Inn for personal reasons and the rest of the staff took over. There was one minor detail of the reception that did not go as we had planned with the cake being served instead of set out for people to help themselves. And I would love to know what happens to all the left over cake. We would have liked to have given the leftovers to guests and had hoped to take home the leftover elegant display appetizer. We were treated like royalty with the perfect amount of campaign and doting. I cannot imagine a more perfect day and we will always consider the Red Lion a very special place.

he outdoor ceremony, the salon for cocktail hour and then the beautiful barn. I would definitely recommend the Red Lion I did however, have an issue with turnover in wedding coordinators. I ended up with 3. Thankfully, I ended with Beverlei who was awesome and 100% on top of things. I do wish there was more communication when I lost the first two coordinators and that there was better correlation between the inn and the wedding planners.

our wedding everything went smoothly and we heard nothing but positive feedback from our guests regarding the quality of food/service etc. The staff there worked very hard to make sure everything went as seamless as possible and even handled a few unfortunate situations that arose without ever bringing it to our attention. My only complaint is that during the planning process, the staff can be a bit hard to get a hold of if you have a quest/need information quickly. The owner travels out of the country a lot yet does not allow the coordinators to negotiate or make changes/grant special requests which can prolong the planning process as they try to track him down and ask permission etc. All of the coordinators share an AOL email address so sometimes when you email and don't get a response, you're not sure if the wrong person opened your email and didn't pass it along to your coordinator etc. While my coordinator always knew the details of our day off the top of her head when I spoke to her, promptness in responses was not always there. That said, everything went off without a hitch and as planned and the food was excellent so I'd still recommend anyone choosing this venue to host their wedding.

came for a meeting they would give us food and drink and really made us feel at home. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, the food was incredible, we even got to use "The Cave" (the downstairs jazz club) for an afterparty. The bridal suite is beautiful and a great spot to get ready and for pictures. So many of our guests talked about how incredible this venue was. I highly recommend it!!!

. The food is delicious and service was very efficient. Elizabeth and Stacey are great at their jobs and handled the planning and wedding wonderfully. I could not have asked for anything more for my wedding and loved the venue.

any questions as possible! However, the food tasted great and everything went smoothly.

ck to see if they'd be finished before the wedding.

nning my wedding there was some upheaval in the event planning staff for the inn. Coordination was a challenge; however everything worked out exceptionally on our wedding day. Couples should know that the inn is not right by the ocean.

e we could continue to have a good time with friends and family. The rooms at the inn were very quaint with fireplaces and jacuzzi tubs.

e different wedding coordinators throughout the year that we were planning with them. One left then came back then another one would get hired and leave or something to that effect. It made things very hectic trying to restart every time that someone new came in.