Publick House Historic Inn
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About This Vendor
The Publick House Historic Inn has been creating picturesque New England weddings for over 230 years. Magnificent open- hearth fireplaces, cathedral ceilings and antique colonial chandeliers are just the beginning of a perfectly romantic reception.
Amenities & Details
Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 250
Ceremony Types Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Historic Venue, Hotel, Restaurant, Tented
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Rachel Smith (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I CAN'T RECOMMEND PUBLICK HOUSE HIGHLY ENOUGH!! Our May 2023 wedding was PERFECT!! We loved working with the Publick House. The garden was incredible, the tent was set up so perfectly, everything felt like a dream. The onsite rooms were perfect for many of our guests to stay in. We had one miscommunication on our wedding day, but they worked hard and pulled some strings for us to make things right. We loved working with Cathy O'brien from the first time we met her on our tour to our wedding day she was fantastic. We had a 6th month engagement and she was so helpful in planning and making sure everything ran smoothly in the days leading up to the wedding. We worked with John as our day of coordinator and everything went so smoothly. (After our wedding we realized that he was the same person who stopped me eating something I was allergic to at the tasting event. That was before we had even met him, he just remembered I had listed allergies and caught me. We'd been calling him my guardian angel and it was awesome working with him on our wedding day.) The staff helped with decor set up and tear down which was incredible! It was wonderful knowing my parents and bridal party didn't have to deal with packing up the decor after the wedding and could just go back to their rooms and rest. The FOOD was FANTASTIC. Oh my goodness. We were a little skeptical after our tasting but on our wedding day (when they only had two entres to focus on instead of 20) it was INCREDIBLE. I regret I didn't get more of a chance to enjoy it. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful everything was 7 months later! We absolutely loved working with the Publick House!
Reviewed on 06-12-2023
I CAN'T RECOMMEND PUBLICK HOUSE HIGHLY ENOUGH!! Our May 2023 wedding was PERFECT!! We loved working with the Publick House. The garden was incredible, the tent was set up so perfectly, everything felt like a dream. The onsite rooms were perfect for many of our guests to stay in. We had one miscommunication on our wedding day, but they worked hard and pulled some strings for us to make things right. We loved working with Cathy O'brien from the first time we met her on our tour to our wedding day she was fantastic. We had a 6th month engagement and she was so helpful in planning and making sure everything ran smoothly in the days leading up to the wedding. We worked with John as our day of coordinator and everything went so smoothly. (After our wedding we realized that he was the same person who stopped me eating something I was allergic to at the tasting event. That was before we had even met him, he just remembered I had listed allergies and caught me. We'd been calling him my guardian angel and it was awesome working with him on our wedding day.) The staff helped with decor set up and tear down which was incredible! It was wonderful knowing my parents and bridal party didn't have to deal with packing up the decor after the wedding and could just go back to their rooms and rest. The FOOD was FANTASTIC. Oh my goodness. We were a little skeptical after our tasting but on our wedding day (when they only had two entres to focus on instead of 20) it was INCREDIBLE. I regret I didn't get more of a chance to enjoy it. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful everything was 7 months later! We absolutely loved working with the Publick House!
Reviewed on 06-12-2023
Leigh Smith (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The Publick House was the absolutely perfect venue for us. We did everything on site - rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and a farewell breakfast afterwards. Highly recommend this for anyone who has many out of town folks coming! It gave us a great opportunity to see and chat with folks throughout the weekend. The staff handled details so well - we had a dedicated contact person for all of our arrangements ahead of time, and then two specific people from the team handled everything day of (including setting up the ceremony and coordinating with our arriving vendors).Only note I would make is that a number of our guests had issues booking rooms in the block via the online system. However, any problems were solved by calling the lodging department directly! Just something to keep in mind as you direct your guests.
Reviewed on 20-11-2023
The Publick House was the absolutely perfect venue for us. We did everything on site - rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and a farewell breakfast afterwards. Highly recommend this for anyone who has many out of town folks coming! It gave us a great opportunity to see and chat with folks throughout the weekend. The staff handled details so well - we had a dedicated contact person for all of our arrangements ahead of time, and then two specific people from the team handled everything day of (including setting up the ceremony and coordinating with our arriving vendors).Only note I would make is that a number of our guests had issues booking rooms in the block via the online system. However, any problems were solved by calling the lodging department directly! Just something to keep in mind as you direct your guests.
Reviewed on 20-11-2023
Riley Kelley (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Everyone at the publick house is so helpful and kind. I didn’t have to worry about anything on the day of my wedding and walked into my dream when I entered my ceremony and reception. The staff thinks of everything & goes above and beyond. They are so accommodating and helped me create my dream day. 10/10!!!
Reviewed on 21-10-2023
Everyone at the publick house is so helpful and kind. I didn’t have to worry about anything on the day of my wedding and walked into my dream when I entered my ceremony and reception. The staff thinks of everything & goes above and beyond. They are so accommodating and helped me create my dream day. 10/10!!!
Reviewed on 21-10-2023
Claire Maeda (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Publick House in July is drop-dead gorgeous. Flowers are in bloom, the Meadow is lush, and the weather is perfect for dancing the night away.Publick House made what could have been a stressful planning process significantly easier. We loved the vegetarian and vegan options from their kitchen, our out-of-state guests appreciated the accommodations, and the on-site salon made hair and make up a breeze. Our day-of event coordinator was fantastic and key to the success of the day.
Reviewed on 21-08-2023
Publick House in July is drop-dead gorgeous. Flowers are in bloom, the Meadow is lush, and the weather is perfect for dancing the night away.Publick House made what could have been a stressful planning process significantly easier. We loved the vegetarian and vegan options from their kitchen, our out-of-state guests appreciated the accommodations, and the on-site salon made hair and make up a breeze. Our day-of event coordinator was fantastic and key to the success of the day.
Reviewed on 21-08-2023
Chelsea Galley (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Everyone we worked with was so lovely. Professional, organized, and definitely more affordable as far as weddings go. The food was amazing, the cake was delicious, and they made everything so easy!
Reviewed on 23-07-2023
Everyone we worked with was so lovely. Professional, organized, and definitely more affordable as far as weddings go. The food was amazing, the cake was delicious, and they made everything so easy!
Reviewed on 23-07-2023
Chelsea Cormier (other) 3 out of 5 Rating
I would have my wedding here in a heartbeat again. Staff and food was great. Grounds are beautiful. However, the heat was unbearable. Yes we got married in July and it was hot and humid but we had our reception inside and was told on our initial tour that the AC worked great. It had to be over 80 degrees in the venue which really limited some guests dancing and enjoying themselves. I feel like the thing most people will remember from my wedding is how hot it was. Which is pretty disappointing. Even the glue for the seating chart didn’t hold up due to the heat. We asked multiple times throughout the reception about the air and was told it was on as high as it could go. One other issue we had was the ac inside “the cottage” which we had rented as a space for the men to get ready in and as a space for the after party. Upon entering the ac was not turned on. It was over 90 degrees, imagine 12 men getting ready in there. Our after party started at 1030 and it was still just as hot because it could never recover from being so hot in there in the first place. We even paid extra to check in early to the space. We did speak to the venue afterwards about the heat issue. They were nice and understanding. They refunded us the cottage which was $850. Ok not bad, however we spent over $30k here and wasn’t compensated for anything else. The most memorable part our guests will have is how hot it was. If I was told about the possibility of this happening of the day was hot I wouldn’t have booked. So I guess the take away is dont get married here in the summer time.
Reviewed on 23-07-2023
I would have my wedding here in a heartbeat again. Staff and food was great. Grounds are beautiful. However, the heat was unbearable. Yes we got married in July and it was hot and humid but we had our reception inside and was told on our initial tour that the AC worked great. It had to be over 80 degrees in the venue which really limited some guests dancing and enjoying themselves. I feel like the thing most people will remember from my wedding is how hot it was. Which is pretty disappointing. Even the glue for the seating chart didn’t hold up due to the heat. We asked multiple times throughout the reception about the air and was told it was on as high as it could go. One other issue we had was the ac inside “the cottage” which we had rented as a space for the men to get ready in and as a space for the after party. Upon entering the ac was not turned on. It was over 90 degrees, imagine 12 men getting ready in there. Our after party started at 1030 and it was still just as hot because it could never recover from being so hot in there in the first place. We even paid extra to check in early to the space. We did speak to the venue afterwards about the heat issue. They were nice and understanding. They refunded us the cottage which was $850. Ok not bad, however we spent over $30k here and wasn’t compensated for anything else. The most memorable part our guests will have is how hot it was. If I was told about the possibility of this happening of the day was hot I wouldn’t have booked. So I guess the take away is dont get married here in the summer time.
Reviewed on 23-07-2023
Clay Mangi (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Overall, my wife and I are extremely happy with how the whole process went for our wedding. A friend recommended Publick House to us because they enjoyed their Publick House wedding so much and everything they said was accurate. Publick House does so many weddings so they know how to make the process as easy as possible and are truly a one-stop-shop since they have an awesome bakery as well, with the wedding cake being included in the package. My wife and I did all the wedding planning ourselves and between us, our event manager, and our day-of-coordinator it went really well. We were maybe a little unlucky with our initial event manager leaving & then our replacement manager being out for a few weeks so we had to be passed around a little bit. This led us to some details needing to be repeated, but the entire team was very helpful and it was totally fine. Cathy, our event manager and Dennis, our day-of-coordinator, were both super helpful. We also had a more non traditional reception with trivia and games (instead of dancing) and they had no issues with that. We had a lot of different decorations and they did a perfect job setting it all up with how we specified.We chose the Hillside arbor (outside) for the ceremony and Paige Hall (in the old historic building/barn) for the reception. This was the best choice we made and personally think this is the best package/location they have. One reason we chose these locations was because the ceremony can be held inside Paige Hall in-case of rain. We ended up having a huge rainstorm the entire wedding day, but honestly it didn’t bother us because Paige Hall was awesome. They worked with us the day of, and let us wait until closer to the event to make the final call for where to have the ceremony. They set up the hall for the ceremony and then cocktail hour was outside the room in The Barn which allowed them to flip the room for the reception. Paige Hall is very beautiful with all the old decoration and wood.If your budget allows, I would definitely recommend upgrading the hors d'oeuvres, as the guests loved them and they were our favorite part of the food. We chose the following and all were delicious (the chicken skewers would be the only option I’d maybe try a different option).1 Spanakopita, 2 Mac & Cheese Croquettes, 3 Braised Short Rib & Manchego Empanadas, 4 Ginger & Chicken Meatball Skewers, 5 Smoked Salmon & Apple Chutney on Crostini.
Reviewed on 09-07-2023
Overall, my wife and I are extremely happy with how the whole process went for our wedding. A friend recommended Publick House to us because they enjoyed their Publick House wedding so much and everything they said was accurate. Publick House does so many weddings so they know how to make the process as easy as possible and are truly a one-stop-shop since they have an awesome bakery as well, with the wedding cake being included in the package. My wife and I did all the wedding planning ourselves and between us, our event manager, and our day-of-coordinator it went really well. We were maybe a little unlucky with our initial event manager leaving & then our replacement manager being out for a few weeks so we had to be passed around a little bit. This led us to some details needing to be repeated, but the entire team was very helpful and it was totally fine. Cathy, our event manager and Dennis, our day-of-coordinator, were both super helpful. We also had a more non traditional reception with trivia and games (instead of dancing) and they had no issues with that. We had a lot of different decorations and they did a perfect job setting it all up with how we specified.We chose the Hillside arbor (outside) for the ceremony and Paige Hall (in the old historic building/barn) for the reception. This was the best choice we made and personally think this is the best package/location they have. One reason we chose these locations was because the ceremony can be held inside Paige Hall in-case of rain. We ended up having a huge rainstorm the entire wedding day, but honestly it didn’t bother us because Paige Hall was awesome. They worked with us the day of, and let us wait until closer to the event to make the final call for where to have the ceremony. They set up the hall for the ceremony and then cocktail hour was outside the room in The Barn which allowed them to flip the room for the reception. Paige Hall is very beautiful with all the old decoration and wood.If your budget allows, I would definitely recommend upgrading the hors d'oeuvres, as the guests loved them and they were our favorite part of the food. We chose the following and all were delicious (the chicken skewers would be the only option I’d maybe try a different option).1 Spanakopita, 2 Mac & Cheese Croquettes, 3 Braised Short Rib & Manchego Empanadas, 4 Ginger & Chicken Meatball Skewers, 5 Smoked Salmon & Apple Chutney on Crostini.
Reviewed on 09-07-2023
Kerrie Carlozzi (other) 4 out of 5 Rating
We held our reception at the Publick House in the Garden Tent and it was the most perfect day! We were drawn to the historic nature of the Publick House, the beautiful grounds, the location and the event menu options. My husband is vegetarian, so having quality food (not just pasta with vegetables on a plate) was important to us! Our point of contact during the planning process (Allison) was extremely responsive and organized. She was knowledgeable and was able to walk us through the process - stress free! Whenever we made adjustments or changes, we would receive an updated contract within a day. When we had questions , she would respond quickly and if she did not know the answer, she would find it out for us! Small issues are bound to arise in an event this size and the banquet manager was responsive to fixing these issues immediately. It is important to note that there were no major issues and our guests had no idea that these small issues occurred - which speaks to the efficiency and responsiveness of the team that day. Our day of coordinator ensured we had everything we needed and they helped our day run flawlessly! Our guests raved about the food and the venue! Everyone had a fabulous day! The reason I am giving them 4/5 stars is due to the accommodations the night before. Had we not stayed on property, they would have received a 5/5 star review. We had issues with the AC in the bridal suite which resulted in moving everything to new rooms at 10 PM the night before my wedding. I was disappointed in how the front desk staff handled this situation and was extremely stressed the night before my wedding because of it. My husband and I are are very patient people and understand that things beyond our control can happen. However, we were not pleased at how the front desk staff handled the situation. I don't think that my situation occurs frequently, given that it was record high temperatures, but it did not seem that accommodations staff was prepared to deal with the issues that would arise from this. I will note that I spoke with the GM the following week and he was extremely receptive to listening to my disappointment and feedback regarding the accommodation stiatuion and worked to remedy the situation.Besides the issues with our accommodations, the actual day itself was perfect! The day went exactly like we planned and our guests had a great time! Even with the issues with the accommodations, we would definitely book this venue again!
Reviewed on 28-05-2023
We held our reception at the Publick House in the Garden Tent and it was the most perfect day! We were drawn to the historic nature of the Publick House, the beautiful grounds, the location and the event menu options. My husband is vegetarian, so having quality food (not just pasta with vegetables on a plate) was important to us! Our point of contact during the planning process (Allison) was extremely responsive and organized. She was knowledgeable and was able to walk us through the process - stress free! Whenever we made adjustments or changes, we would receive an updated contract within a day. When we had questions , she would respond quickly and if she did not know the answer, she would find it out for us! Small issues are bound to arise in an event this size and the banquet manager was responsive to fixing these issues immediately. It is important to note that there were no major issues and our guests had no idea that these small issues occurred - which speaks to the efficiency and responsiveness of the team that day. Our day of coordinator ensured we had everything we needed and they helped our day run flawlessly! Our guests raved about the food and the venue! Everyone had a fabulous day! The reason I am giving them 4/5 stars is due to the accommodations the night before. Had we not stayed on property, they would have received a 5/5 star review. We had issues with the AC in the bridal suite which resulted in moving everything to new rooms at 10 PM the night before my wedding. I was disappointed in how the front desk staff handled this situation and was extremely stressed the night before my wedding because of it. My husband and I are are very patient people and understand that things beyond our control can happen. However, we were not pleased at how the front desk staff handled the situation. I don't think that my situation occurs frequently, given that it was record high temperatures, but it did not seem that accommodations staff was prepared to deal with the issues that would arise from this. I will note that I spoke with the GM the following week and he was extremely receptive to listening to my disappointment and feedback regarding the accommodation stiatuion and worked to remedy the situation.Besides the issues with our accommodations, the actual day itself was perfect! The day went exactly like we planned and our guests had a great time! Even with the issues with the accommodations, we would definitely book this venue again!
Reviewed on 28-05-2023
Maddie Morrissette (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-02-2023
We recently got married at the Publick House and our expectations were greatly exceeded! The venue looked beautiful, guests were well-fed and happy, and all of the staff were incredibly kind and flexible. We had a Welcome Party, our wedding, a Post-Wedding Breakfast, and 2 nights of after parties all on site; each event felt unique, which was important to us. We were a little nervous heading in as the pre-event communication wasn't great, but in the end, everything came together perfectly. We are very happy that we booked the Cottage for the weekend as an after party and weekend hangout spot and would highly recommend this to other couples. We were also very happy to have had our wedding in the off-season as there wasn't much else going on at the Publick House. This made everything from taking pictures on site to guest room availability much smoother.
Reviewed on 06-03-2023
Wedding Date 25-02-2023
We recently got married at the Publick House and our expectations were greatly exceeded! The venue looked beautiful, guests were well-fed and happy, and all of the staff were incredibly kind and flexible. We had a Welcome Party, our wedding, a Post-Wedding Breakfast, and 2 nights of after parties all on site; each event felt unique, which was important to us. We were a little nervous heading in as the pre-event communication wasn't great, but in the end, everything came together perfectly. We are very happy that we booked the Cottage for the weekend as an after party and weekend hangout spot and would highly recommend this to other couples. We were also very happy to have had our wedding in the off-season as there wasn't much else going on at the Publick House. This made everything from taking pictures on site to guest room availability much smoother.
Reviewed on 06-03-2023
Meghan McGonagle (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-12-2022
We’re so happy we chose Publick House for our wedding venue! It was absolutely perfect and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Everything looked beautiful and just how we envisioned it. We loved how it was decorated for Christmas and really tied in with our theme and time of year. Diana was a huge help and so easy to work with to make our day perfect! Paige and Savannah were also a huge help for the day of the wedding. Our guests had an amazing time and loved the food. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone!
Reviewed on 28-01-2023
Wedding Date 11-12-2022
We’re so happy we chose Publick House for our wedding venue! It was absolutely perfect and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Everything looked beautiful and just how we envisioned it. We loved how it was decorated for Christmas and really tied in with our theme and time of year. Diana was a huge help and so easy to work with to make our day perfect! Paige and Savannah were also a huge help for the day of the wedding. Our guests had an amazing time and loved the food. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone!
Reviewed on 28-01-2023
Laurie Gregorio (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-12-2019
This is a very belated review as we were married at the Publick House in 2019 - but I am still basking in the glow of how wonderful our wedding day was! I cannot say enough about the attentiveness of the staff both during the planning stages, as well as on our wedding day itself! We had a Christmas wedding, and the venue was beautifully decorated. The staff were very easy to work with while planning, and really helped us to customize our wedding to our specifications and hopes. The food was fantastic and the catering team and servers went above and beyond to make sure that everything was to our liking and that our needs were met. They were also very transparent about pricing - and the value for what we received was quite reasonable for a wedding. For our wedding cake, I found a picture of one online that I loved, and the bakery team was able to recreate it perfectly! And it tasted fabulous too. On the wedding day itself, if anything went wrong behind the scenes, the staff took care of it and we never had a clue! The entire staff were very professional, kind, and hard working! Three years after we were married, we still have family and friends who rave about the venue and all of the details that went into making our wedding so special. While we had a vision of what we were hoping for, the staff really made it happen and I could not be happier for how our entire wedding and reception came together! It was an amazing experience and I am so thankful that we chose to get married at the Publick House
Reviewed on 11-01-2023
Wedding Date 21-12-2019
This is a very belated review as we were married at the Publick House in 2019 - but I am still basking in the glow of how wonderful our wedding day was! I cannot say enough about the attentiveness of the staff both during the planning stages, as well as on our wedding day itself! We had a Christmas wedding, and the venue was beautifully decorated. The staff were very easy to work with while planning, and really helped us to customize our wedding to our specifications and hopes. The food was fantastic and the catering team and servers went above and beyond to make sure that everything was to our liking and that our needs were met. They were also very transparent about pricing - and the value for what we received was quite reasonable for a wedding. For our wedding cake, I found a picture of one online that I loved, and the bakery team was able to recreate it perfectly! And it tasted fabulous too. On the wedding day itself, if anything went wrong behind the scenes, the staff took care of it and we never had a clue! The entire staff were very professional, kind, and hard working! Three years after we were married, we still have family and friends who rave about the venue and all of the details that went into making our wedding so special. While we had a vision of what we were hoping for, the staff really made it happen and I could not be happier for how our entire wedding and reception came together! It was an amazing experience and I am so thankful that we chose to get married at the Publick House
Reviewed on 11-01-2023
Brittany P (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2022
Wish I had better things to say, I had such high hopes. From the beginning, everything seemed fine. Then a month before our wedding, miscellaneous charges appeared which we questioned, and got nasty attitude from Cathy O’Brien. Apparently she didn’t appreciate people calling her out on them, because when we did her whole demeanor changed. From then on, she was nasty and passive aggressive. Day of, “person of contact” could not be found and did not check in until an hour before the ceremony.Long story short, look elsewhere.
Reviewed on 19-11-2022
Wedding Date 05-11-2022
Wish I had better things to say, I had such high hopes. From the beginning, everything seemed fine. Then a month before our wedding, miscellaneous charges appeared which we questioned, and got nasty attitude from Cathy O’Brien. Apparently she didn’t appreciate people calling her out on them, because when we did her whole demeanor changed. From then on, she was nasty and passive aggressive. Day of, “person of contact” could not be found and did not check in until an hour before the ceremony.Long story short, look elsewhere.
Reviewed on 19-11-2022
Megan Sullivan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2022
Our initial 2020 wedding plans were a casualty of the pandemic, but we had our vow renewal at the Publick House and it was incredible! The functions team was easy to work with, and the entire place ran like a well-oiled machine on the big day. They even went out of their way to save me some mashed potatoes from our mashed potato bar since we were taking photos during cocktail hour! The catering staff was super flexible and allowed us to customize our menu to accommodate by husband and I's vegetarian diets. The venue is gorgeous, the price point is incredible for everything that's included, and the food was great! We had some hiccups along the way, but that's to be expected. Overall, would absolutely recommend the Publick House.
Reviewed on 17-11-2022
Wedding Date 16-10-2022
Our initial 2020 wedding plans were a casualty of the pandemic, but we had our vow renewal at the Publick House and it was incredible! The functions team was easy to work with, and the entire place ran like a well-oiled machine on the big day. They even went out of their way to save me some mashed potatoes from our mashed potato bar since we were taking photos during cocktail hour! The catering staff was super flexible and allowed us to customize our menu to accommodate by husband and I's vegetarian diets. The venue is gorgeous, the price point is incredible for everything that's included, and the food was great! We had some hiccups along the way, but that's to be expected. Overall, would absolutely recommend the Publick House.
Reviewed on 17-11-2022
Kate Chao (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-10-2022
Used the Publick House a few weeks ago for our wedding. Besides being a gorgeous property (especially in the fall!), there are a few things that really sold us on going with them and made our day perfect. First, their wedding packages are super inclusive, and fit well within our budget. I loved that the cake was included because it was one less vendor to coordinate with! Second, their team (we worked specifically with Diana) are really detailed and seasoned. The prep calls, as well as really detailed forms and questions, really made me feel reassured that every detail we imagined and planned for would be captured correctly. The whole team was fabulous to work with, and our day was truly everything we imagined and more. Would recommend to anyone looking for a rustic, well-priced, and very detail-oriented venue - you won't regret it!
Reviewed on 16-11-2022
Wedding Date 29-10-2022
Used the Publick House a few weeks ago for our wedding. Besides being a gorgeous property (especially in the fall!), there are a few things that really sold us on going with them and made our day perfect. First, their wedding packages are super inclusive, and fit well within our budget. I loved that the cake was included because it was one less vendor to coordinate with! Second, their team (we worked specifically with Diana) are really detailed and seasoned. The prep calls, as well as really detailed forms and questions, really made me feel reassured that every detail we imagined and planned for would be captured correctly. The whole team was fabulous to work with, and our day was truly everything we imagined and more. Would recommend to anyone looking for a rustic, well-priced, and very detail-oriented venue - you won't regret it!
Reviewed on 16-11-2022
Tara Brown (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2022
Our wedding was everything we dreamed of from top to bottom. From the very first meeting, our banquet manager, Diana made us feel completely at ease and cared for. PH's communication throughout the process was excellent and their process was straightforward. On our big day, PH staff was attentive throughout. The food was great (with the exception of the vegan entree, which we did not personally try, but we heard from guests was lacking). The beautiful grounds provided perfect backdrops for our photos (shout out to our amazing photographer, Joe Dolen!) The next morning, we arrived to find all our decorations and property neatly disassembled and ready for pick up. We cannot recommend Publick House highly enough.
Reviewed on 10-11-2022
Wedding Date 27-08-2022
Our wedding was everything we dreamed of from top to bottom. From the very first meeting, our banquet manager, Diana made us feel completely at ease and cared for. PH's communication throughout the process was excellent and their process was straightforward. On our big day, PH staff was attentive throughout. The food was great (with the exception of the vegan entree, which we did not personally try, but we heard from guests was lacking). The beautiful grounds provided perfect backdrops for our photos (shout out to our amazing photographer, Joe Dolen!) The next morning, we arrived to find all our decorations and property neatly disassembled and ready for pick up. We cannot recommend Publick House highly enough.
Reviewed on 10-11-2022
Hannah Hurst (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-10-2022
We worked with Cathy to plan our wedding and then we were lucky enough to have Allison and Kaylee help us on our wedding day. I can’t say enough good things about this venue and, specifically, the people I mentioned. Literally every request that we had was accommodated. The wedding day was seamless and you can just tell they know what they are doing. They made our wedding unforgettable and we can’t thank them enough!
Reviewed on 30-10-2022
Wedding Date 28-10-2022
We worked with Cathy to plan our wedding and then we were lucky enough to have Allison and Kaylee help us on our wedding day. I can’t say enough good things about this venue and, specifically, the people I mentioned. Literally every request that we had was accommodated. The wedding day was seamless and you can just tell they know what they are doing. They made our wedding unforgettable and we can’t thank them enough!
Reviewed on 30-10-2022
Erika LaBranche (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2022
WE LOVED OUR AUGUST 2022 WEDDING AT THE PUBLICK HOUSE! The Publick House Garden Tent was a PERFECT venue for our wedding day. - STAFF - From planning with Cathy O'Brien to the day-of coordination with Alex and Kaylee, we were so well taken care of. Cathy guided us through each step in the process, answering EVERY email in a timely, organized manner. She was so helpful and every time we met with her we felt so at ease (which is very rare in wedding planning). On the day of, staff took our drink orders, routinely checked in on us, took us anywhere we needed on the golf cart, coordinated our timeline, and truly ensured we were enjoying our day to the fullest. - GROUNDS - The Publick House does an AMAZING job with their landscaping and gardens. We envisioned a beautiful 'secret garden' wedding, and the Publick House was the perfect setting for this. Our guests commented on the beautiful arbor (we got married under the red Hillside Arbor). The gardens and flowers were vibrant despite very little rain throughout the summer.- FOOD - We did the BBQ buffet and were so happy with that choice! Several guests commented on the delicious food and no one went hungry. We also highly recommend the apple cider donuts and hot dog cart - a crowd favorite!!- OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS - You truly cannot beat the room block on site and the complimentary coffee and pastries the next morning. This was a wonderful opportunity for us to casually visit with guests after our wedding day. We were able to thank and say goodbye to guests as they stopped in for their breakfast pastry. Guests also commented how convenient everything was having all the events on site. It was so nice for us to not factor in the cost and coordination of transportation to/from the hotel block.- BRIDAL SUITE - The bridal suite for the night of the wedding is included in the wedding packages, which is such a nice addition. The bridal suites are beautiful and so spacious. Very comfortable accommodations for getting ready and our overnight stay.Overall, we could not have imagined a better venue for our wedding day. We were blown away by the amazing services we received. Our friends and families are still talking about what a great venue it was, and we continue to reminisce on the perfect day we had. Thank you Publick House team!To all future brides - do not hesitate to book the Publick House for your wedding venue! You won't regret it!!
Reviewed on 19-09-2022
Wedding Date 20-08-2022
WE LOVED OUR AUGUST 2022 WEDDING AT THE PUBLICK HOUSE! The Publick House Garden Tent was a PERFECT venue for our wedding day. - STAFF - From planning with Cathy O'Brien to the day-of coordination with Alex and Kaylee, we were so well taken care of. Cathy guided us through each step in the process, answering EVERY email in a timely, organized manner. She was so helpful and every time we met with her we felt so at ease (which is very rare in wedding planning). On the day of, staff took our drink orders, routinely checked in on us, took us anywhere we needed on the golf cart, coordinated our timeline, and truly ensured we were enjoying our day to the fullest. - GROUNDS - The Publick House does an AMAZING job with their landscaping and gardens. We envisioned a beautiful 'secret garden' wedding, and the Publick House was the perfect setting for this. Our guests commented on the beautiful arbor (we got married under the red Hillside Arbor). The gardens and flowers were vibrant despite very little rain throughout the summer.- FOOD - We did the BBQ buffet and were so happy with that choice! Several guests commented on the delicious food and no one went hungry. We also highly recommend the apple cider donuts and hot dog cart - a crowd favorite!!- OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS - You truly cannot beat the room block on site and the complimentary coffee and pastries the next morning. This was a wonderful opportunity for us to casually visit with guests after our wedding day. We were able to thank and say goodbye to guests as they stopped in for their breakfast pastry. Guests also commented how convenient everything was having all the events on site. It was so nice for us to not factor in the cost and coordination of transportation to/from the hotel block.- BRIDAL SUITE - The bridal suite for the night of the wedding is included in the wedding packages, which is such a nice addition. The bridal suites are beautiful and so spacious. Very comfortable accommodations for getting ready and our overnight stay.Overall, we could not have imagined a better venue for our wedding day. We were blown away by the amazing services we received. Our friends and families are still talking about what a great venue it was, and we continue to reminisce on the perfect day we had. Thank you Publick House team!To all future brides - do not hesitate to book the Publick House for your wedding venue! You won't regret it!!
Reviewed on 19-09-2022
Brianna Zirolli (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-08-2022
This venue is wonderful, they have an extremely competitive price and can help make your experience streamlined and simple. We are not the type to be great at the details but thank goodness we had all the staff at Publick House. Everyone was very nice, professional and on top of it. They anticipated our needs and made our day incredibly special. Shauna was a great planner and Jon helped things run smoothly day of, even when my maid of honors’ shoes broke right before showtime. Thank you! We had an amazing time!
Reviewed on 17-08-2022
Wedding Date 14-08-2022
This venue is wonderful, they have an extremely competitive price and can help make your experience streamlined and simple. We are not the type to be great at the details but thank goodness we had all the staff at Publick House. Everyone was very nice, professional and on top of it. They anticipated our needs and made our day incredibly special. Shauna was a great planner and Jon helped things run smoothly day of, even when my maid of honors’ shoes broke right before showtime. Thank you! We had an amazing time!
Reviewed on 17-08-2022
Natalie Schley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-08-2022
We got married at Paige hall last weekend and I strongly recommend the Publick House! They know exactly what they are doing and everything ran smoothly. Having everything (rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, after party, accommodations, post wedding breakfast) made things a lot less stressful, we didn’t have to worry about transportation. We were going to get married at the hillside arbor and moved it indoors due to heat advisories, which they took care of behind the scenes. We had to postpone our wedding twice due to Covid and they were very accommodating. Again, would strongly recommend the Publick House to anyone planning a wedding!
Reviewed on 10-08-2022
Wedding Date 06-08-2022
We got married at Paige hall last weekend and I strongly recommend the Publick House! They know exactly what they are doing and everything ran smoothly. Having everything (rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, after party, accommodations, post wedding breakfast) made things a lot less stressful, we didn’t have to worry about transportation. We were going to get married at the hillside arbor and moved it indoors due to heat advisories, which they took care of behind the scenes. We had to postpone our wedding twice due to Covid and they were very accommodating. Again, would strongly recommend the Publick House to anyone planning a wedding!
Reviewed on 10-08-2022
Annika Dixon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-01-2022
Picking the Publick House for our venue was one of the best decisions we made in our wedding planning. One of the first words that comes to mind when thinking about our experience was \"smooth.\" Despite planning a wedding in a shorted amount of time than many couples, and despite the omicron spike and a blizzard the day before, our wedding went so unbelievably smoothly. Shauna did a fabulous job of guiding us through the whole planning process, and we couldn't have asked for a better team to care for us on the day of. They made our decorations look even better than I'd imagined, made sure everyone was where they needed to be for the ceremony, and made sure we were fed and had drinks during the cocktail hour, even as we ran around taking more pictures. My parents particularly appreciated that the Publick House did both set up and take down, especially since my family was coming from far away. They were able to relax and actually enjoy the wedding and after party. The same goes for me and my husband as well. We were able to enjoy the wedding knowing that we were in the best hands.This does not even touch on many other benefits, like how delicious the food was. I have lost track of how many guests have remarked to me that the wedding had the best desserts they've ever had. There's also the way the Publick House was flexible with guests and the way they reached out to make sure all guests had safe lodging for the blizzard, and even offered to let us pivot to having the rehearsal dinner there last minute if we needed to. I cannot enumerate all the ways the staff at the Publick House took care of us, but every single person there was so helpful and such a pleasure to work with, and they truly helped create such a magical day for us. I heartily recommend.
Reviewed on 15-03-2022
Wedding Date 30-01-2022
Picking the Publick House for our venue was one of the best decisions we made in our wedding planning. One of the first words that comes to mind when thinking about our experience was \"smooth.\" Despite planning a wedding in a shorted amount of time than many couples, and despite the omicron spike and a blizzard the day before, our wedding went so unbelievably smoothly. Shauna did a fabulous job of guiding us through the whole planning process, and we couldn't have asked for a better team to care for us on the day of. They made our decorations look even better than I'd imagined, made sure everyone was where they needed to be for the ceremony, and made sure we were fed and had drinks during the cocktail hour, even as we ran around taking more pictures. My parents particularly appreciated that the Publick House did both set up and take down, especially since my family was coming from far away. They were able to relax and actually enjoy the wedding and after party. The same goes for me and my husband as well. We were able to enjoy the wedding knowing that we were in the best hands.This does not even touch on many other benefits, like how delicious the food was. I have lost track of how many guests have remarked to me that the wedding had the best desserts they've ever had. There's also the way the Publick House was flexible with guests and the way they reached out to make sure all guests had safe lodging for the blizzard, and even offered to let us pivot to having the rehearsal dinner there last minute if we needed to. I cannot enumerate all the ways the staff at the Publick House took care of us, but every single person there was so helpful and such a pleasure to work with, and they truly helped create such a magical day for us. I heartily recommend.
Reviewed on 15-03-2022
Kim F (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-07-2021
My husband and I looked at so many venues before finding the Publick House. This venue had everything we were looking for - beautiful grounds for photos, all-inclusive ceremony and reception, lodging on-site, delicious food and cake, plus a space for our after party. You will not be able to find a venue with all these perks for such a reasonable price. But the best part is that the nicest people work here. That certainly showed when we had to reschedule our wedding due to Covid. They were so accommodating throughout the entire process going above and beyond to ensure we had our perfect day. We can't wait to return for our anniversary cake! Highly recommend the Publick House! Your wedding is in good hands.
Reviewed on 09-02-2022
Wedding Date 18-07-2021
My husband and I looked at so many venues before finding the Publick House. This venue had everything we were looking for - beautiful grounds for photos, all-inclusive ceremony and reception, lodging on-site, delicious food and cake, plus a space for our after party. You will not be able to find a venue with all these perks for such a reasonable price. But the best part is that the nicest people work here. That certainly showed when we had to reschedule our wedding due to Covid. They were so accommodating throughout the entire process going above and beyond to ensure we had our perfect day. We can't wait to return for our anniversary cake! Highly recommend the Publick House! Your wedding is in good hands.
Reviewed on 09-02-2022
Dawn Jordan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-10-2021
Publick House did an awesome job with my reception. Staff was amazing. They pay attention to every detail it was the best ever. I highly recommend if you are looking for a place to have your wedding have it at the Publick House.
Reviewed on 20-10-2021
Wedding Date 10-10-2021
Publick House did an awesome job with my reception. Staff was amazing. They pay attention to every detail it was the best ever. I highly recommend if you are looking for a place to have your wedding have it at the Publick House.
Reviewed on 20-10-2021
Danielle Finlay (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2021
We had our daughter's wedding at the Publick House in the meadow with reception in the tent on 9/25/21. It was AMAZING!! The whole weekend was spectacular. From the rehearsal dinner, lunch orders the next day, the wedding, reception, and the breakfast the next morning, all events were amazing. The food is OUTSTANDING! All of the staff are so friendly and wonderful, they work extremely hard to make the bride and groom's dream come true. Shauna our wedding coordinator, & John our banquet manager were AWESOME. We had many food allergies and the kitchen did such an excellent job making sure all was safe. All of the guests were so impressed with how beautiful the venue is and how well it was run. Our daughter and her husband got the wedding they hoped for and we couldn't be happier. It was a huge success and we cannot thank everyone at the Publick House enough for all they did!!
Reviewed on 11-10-2021
Wedding Date 25-09-2021
We had our daughter's wedding at the Publick House in the meadow with reception in the tent on 9/25/21. It was AMAZING!! The whole weekend was spectacular. From the rehearsal dinner, lunch orders the next day, the wedding, reception, and the breakfast the next morning, all events were amazing. The food is OUTSTANDING! All of the staff are so friendly and wonderful, they work extremely hard to make the bride and groom's dream come true. Shauna our wedding coordinator, & John our banquet manager were AWESOME. We had many food allergies and the kitchen did such an excellent job making sure all was safe. All of the guests were so impressed with how beautiful the venue is and how well it was run. Our daughter and her husband got the wedding they hoped for and we couldn't be happier. It was a huge success and we cannot thank everyone at the Publick House enough for all they did!!
Reviewed on 11-10-2021
Daphnee St.Val-Davis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-08-2021
My husband and I got just got married at Publick House on Monday August 30, 2021. The staff at Publick House was amazing from the start of the planning process all the way through to the end of the actual wedding night. The wonderfully kept grounds, and picturesque greenery with pops of beautiful floral colors was the perfect backdrop for our ceremony. We truly felt like we were getting married at a 18th century grand estate. The food served at our rehearsal dinner and at the reception was delicious. This was money well spent! I can't say enough about the beautiful wedding cake created on site. Thank you to Shauna, Diana, Allison, and Kaylee for all of your hard work and dedication to making our day special. I also want to add that the bridal suite was wonderful, everything from the patio views of our Garden Gazebo and Tent Reception, to the massaging water pressure of the bathroom, and finally extreme comfort of the bed when we finally got to sleep that night. It's a day neither myself or our guest will ever forget!
Reviewed on 03-09-2021
Wedding Date 30-08-2021
My husband and I got just got married at Publick House on Monday August 30, 2021. The staff at Publick House was amazing from the start of the planning process all the way through to the end of the actual wedding night. The wonderfully kept grounds, and picturesque greenery with pops of beautiful floral colors was the perfect backdrop for our ceremony. We truly felt like we were getting married at a 18th century grand estate. The food served at our rehearsal dinner and at the reception was delicious. This was money well spent! I can't say enough about the beautiful wedding cake created on site. Thank you to Shauna, Diana, Allison, and Kaylee for all of your hard work and dedication to making our day special. I also want to add that the bridal suite was wonderful, everything from the patio views of our Garden Gazebo and Tent Reception, to the massaging water pressure of the bathroom, and finally extreme comfort of the bed when we finally got to sleep that night. It's a day neither myself or our guest will ever forget!
Reviewed on 03-09-2021
Joanna Binney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-07-2021
The Publick House went above and beyond to make our (covid-postponed) wedding the absolute best! We planned from out-of-state, so we especially appreciated the all-inclusive ceremony, reception, linens, chairs, catering, cake, AND room block. Shauna, our coordinator, was SO on top of everything and very quick to respond to all my questions. There was absolutely no problem or extra work on our part when our ceremony had to be moved indoors due to thunderstorms, and we are very thankful for Jon, our banquet manager, WERKING and literally running around in the rain to make all necessary last minute changes. The entire venue was absolutely beautiful, and all the centerpieces and 'decorations' we handed in half-assembled were displayed impeccably. We (and all our guests) were also very impressed with the food AND the cake - we are so happy we decided to have our wedding at the Publick House in 2020 -->2021!
Reviewed on 25-07-2021
Wedding Date 17-07-2021
The Publick House went above and beyond to make our (covid-postponed) wedding the absolute best! We planned from out-of-state, so we especially appreciated the all-inclusive ceremony, reception, linens, chairs, catering, cake, AND room block. Shauna, our coordinator, was SO on top of everything and very quick to respond to all my questions. There was absolutely no problem or extra work on our part when our ceremony had to be moved indoors due to thunderstorms, and we are very thankful for Jon, our banquet manager, WERKING and literally running around in the rain to make all necessary last minute changes. The entire venue was absolutely beautiful, and all the centerpieces and 'decorations' we handed in half-assembled were displayed impeccably. We (and all our guests) were also very impressed with the food AND the cake - we are so happy we decided to have our wedding at the Publick House in 2020 -->2021!
Reviewed on 25-07-2021
Grace Malloy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2021
We had our rehearsal dinner at Publick House and it was the perfect way to kick off our wedding weekend. Connie and Cathy and the entire team there were wonderful to work with. The room was all set up when we arrived, the servers were great, and the food was outstanding. I would highly recommend Publick House for a rehearsal dinner or wedding!!
Reviewed on 13-06-2021
Wedding Date 04-06-2021
We had our rehearsal dinner at Publick House and it was the perfect way to kick off our wedding weekend. Connie and Cathy and the entire team there were wonderful to work with. The room was all set up when we arrived, the servers were great, and the food was outstanding. I would highly recommend Publick House for a rehearsal dinner or wedding!!
Reviewed on 13-06-2021
Colleen K (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-09-2020
This was the best place to get married! I got married in September and it was absolutely beautiful! Also safe during the pandemic! I highly recommend a wedding here or any event! So much is included too so you don’t have to shop around for many vendors! They even have a wonderful spa on site that did a fantastic job on my hair and makeup.
Reviewed on 06-02-2021
Wedding Date 26-09-2020
This was the best place to get married! I got married in September and it was absolutely beautiful! Also safe during the pandemic! I highly recommend a wedding here or any event! So much is included too so you don’t have to shop around for many vendors! They even have a wonderful spa on site that did a fantastic job on my hair and makeup.
Reviewed on 06-02-2021
Ryan Pinette (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-11-2019
We couldn't have been happier to book our reception at the Publick House Historic Inn ! We had our event in the first week of November so the entire grounds were decorated for fall. It was absolutely beautiful. Our reception was held in the tent (which is heated) but with the amount of dancing that took place, I don't think we needed it! It comfortably accommodated 187 guests with the amount of rooms available even with other events taking place that weekend. Our guests continuously tell us how much fun and relaxed everything felt while they attended our reception. We cannot wait to return next November for our anniversary!
Reviewed on 15-01-2020
Wedding Date 02-11-2019
We couldn't have been happier to book our reception at the Publick House Historic Inn ! We had our event in the first week of November so the entire grounds were decorated for fall. It was absolutely beautiful. Our reception was held in the tent (which is heated) but with the amount of dancing that took place, I don't think we needed it! It comfortably accommodated 187 guests with the amount of rooms available even with other events taking place that weekend. Our guests continuously tell us how much fun and relaxed everything felt while they attended our reception. We cannot wait to return next November for our anniversary!
Reviewed on 15-01-2020
Sean Derrow (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-08-2018
We had our rehearsal dinner at The Publick House and it was exactly what we wanted. We were able to rent out Craft's Hall for our party of ~25 and create a custom shortened menu using our favorite picks from the Publick House's full dinner menu. They were great to work with as well. Would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 19-11-2018
Wedding Date 24-08-2018
We had our rehearsal dinner at The Publick House and it was exactly what we wanted. We were able to rent out Craft's Hall for our party of ~25 and create a custom shortened menu using our favorite picks from the Publick House's full dinner menu. They were great to work with as well. Would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 19-11-2018
Jenna D. (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-10-2018
We are so pleased with the Publick House! It was the best venue for our wedding in October. The staff was very professional and accommodating. Everyone we worked with was so friendly and helpful. We loved that guests could stay onsite and most took advantage of this. The wedding packages can't be beat... there's so much included and we used their oil lamps and table numbers as part of our centerpieces. The grounds were beautiful, there was pumpkins and mums everywhere which was perfect for our Fall wedding. The rustic feeling of Paige Hall is exactly what we wanted and gave that warm and inviting feeling. We highly recommend the Publick House!
Reviewed on 03-11-2018
Wedding Date 19-10-2018
We are so pleased with the Publick House! It was the best venue for our wedding in October. The staff was very professional and accommodating. Everyone we worked with was so friendly and helpful. We loved that guests could stay onsite and most took advantage of this. The wedding packages can't be beat... there's so much included and we used their oil lamps and table numbers as part of our centerpieces. The grounds were beautiful, there was pumpkins and mums everywhere which was perfect for our Fall wedding. The rustic feeling of Paige Hall is exactly what we wanted and gave that warm and inviting feeling. We highly recommend the Publick House!
Reviewed on 03-11-2018
Kerri W (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2018
We were married at the Publick House in September 2018 and it could not have been more perfect! From the moment we first toured the venue we knew it was the one for us, and everyone we worked with could not have been nicer. Throughout the planning process our questions were answered promptly and accurately and everything was so organized. When the big day finally arrived everything was spot on! From the setup to the food to the reception area, everything was exactly as I had dreamed. Our guests raved about the food and the service, plus the location was amazing and looked great. I also wanted to mention how amazing Kristin was the day of our wedding- everything was seamless. Not only that, but she went out of her way to be kind to my younger sister, who is disabled. That really meant a lot to me and her and is something I will always remember. Our wedding day could not have been more incredible and I am so grateful to everyone at the Publick House! One of the best wedding decisions we made was picking this place!
Reviewed on 14-10-2018
Wedding Date 21-09-2018
We were married at the Publick House in September 2018 and it could not have been more perfect! From the moment we first toured the venue we knew it was the one for us, and everyone we worked with could not have been nicer. Throughout the planning process our questions were answered promptly and accurately and everything was so organized. When the big day finally arrived everything was spot on! From the setup to the food to the reception area, everything was exactly as I had dreamed. Our guests raved about the food and the service, plus the location was amazing and looked great. I also wanted to mention how amazing Kristin was the day of our wedding- everything was seamless. Not only that, but she went out of her way to be kind to my younger sister, who is disabled. That really meant a lot to me and her and is something I will always remember. Our wedding day could not have been more incredible and I am so grateful to everyone at the Publick House! One of the best wedding decisions we made was picking this place!
Reviewed on 14-10-2018
Janna Kinsky (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Highly recommend the Publick House! Everybody on their staff is incredible and works to make your day go so smoothly. The venue itself is beautiful and spacious, we particularly loved the history and character of Paige Hall! So convenient having the ceremony, reception, after party, guest rooms, and breakfast the next day at the same venue!!! Can’t say enough great things about this place and the people who work here :)
Reviewed on 12-09-2018
Highly recommend the Publick House! Everybody on their staff is incredible and works to make your day go so smoothly. The venue itself is beautiful and spacious, we particularly loved the history and character of Paige Hall! So convenient having the ceremony, reception, after party, guest rooms, and breakfast the next day at the same venue!!! Can’t say enough great things about this place and the people who work here :)
Reviewed on 12-09-2018
Barbara Konchinski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Publick House is an absolutely incredible venue for weddings. We just got married at the end of August and it was perfect! The property was covered in gorgeous flowers and vines everywhere giving an incredibly romantic feel. Everything is very well maintained and the garden tent itself is beautiful. During the planning stages the staff is incredibly attentive and responsive. During the wedding they take care of every detail, tour both you and the photographer around the property on jitneys, and take care of every little detail. A special highlight to the coordinator Kristen who makes sure you have a perfect night with no hiccups. Ah, and a final great attribute is being able to rent the cottage for after parties with your closest guests. I had the most magical day of my life and I am so thank you to Publick House and staff!
Reviewed on 04-09-2018
Publick House is an absolutely incredible venue for weddings. We just got married at the end of August and it was perfect! The property was covered in gorgeous flowers and vines everywhere giving an incredibly romantic feel. Everything is very well maintained and the garden tent itself is beautiful. During the planning stages the staff is incredibly attentive and responsive. During the wedding they take care of every detail, tour both you and the photographer around the property on jitneys, and take care of every little detail. A special highlight to the coordinator Kristen who makes sure you have a perfect night with no hiccups. Ah, and a final great attribute is being able to rent the cottage for after parties with your closest guests. I had the most magical day of my life and I am so thank you to Publick House and staff!
Reviewed on 04-09-2018
Amanda Brooks (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-04-2018
We could not more highly recommend the Publick House for your wedding. We had our ceremony and reception at the Publick House on 4/20/18, as well as had all of our guest stay at the Publick House during our wedding weekend. The staff were tremendously accommodating and went out of their way to ensure that we were able to have our ceremony outside (despite it being very chilly!). The reception itself was outstanding. The Publick House has delicious food at a REASONABLE price. We were so pleased to hear how much our guests enjoyed themselves and how much they loved the venue. The Publick House Inn is a quintessential New England Inn that has everything you need to make your wedding perfect!!
Reviewed on 22-06-2018
Wedding Date 20-04-2018
We could not more highly recommend the Publick House for your wedding. We had our ceremony and reception at the Publick House on 4/20/18, as well as had all of our guest stay at the Publick House during our wedding weekend. The staff were tremendously accommodating and went out of their way to ensure that we were able to have our ceremony outside (despite it being very chilly!). The reception itself was outstanding. The Publick House has delicious food at a REASONABLE price. We were so pleased to hear how much our guests enjoyed themselves and how much they loved the venue. The Publick House Inn is a quintessential New England Inn that has everything you need to make your wedding perfect!!
Reviewed on 22-06-2018
Liana Burns (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-06-2018
I just had my wedding there June 17th, it was originally Sept 3rd but 2/2 a family illness it needed to be moved up to much sooner - Publick house gave us all their open dates and we ended up planning the wedding in a week. It seemed impossible but everyone we worked with was amazing and made it happen. The venue is so beautiful we had the ceremony at the gazebo and reception the white tent. It turned out exactly how I wanted, I don’t think it would have been any different even if it hadn’t been moved, you’d never know it was all done in a week. If anything went wrong I never knew it, everything was flawless. The food was great, the cake was AMAZING. They made all our dreams come true in legit a week!! I only looked at 2 venues prior to seeing Publick House and I knew right away I didn’t want to keep looking that it was the venue for us and OMG I so glad I chose it.
Reviewed on 21-06-2018
Wedding Date 17-06-2018
I just had my wedding there June 17th, it was originally Sept 3rd but 2/2 a family illness it needed to be moved up to much sooner - Publick house gave us all their open dates and we ended up planning the wedding in a week. It seemed impossible but everyone we worked with was amazing and made it happen. The venue is so beautiful we had the ceremony at the gazebo and reception the white tent. It turned out exactly how I wanted, I don’t think it would have been any different even if it hadn’t been moved, you’d never know it was all done in a week. If anything went wrong I never knew it, everything was flawless. The food was great, the cake was AMAZING. They made all our dreams come true in legit a week!! I only looked at 2 venues prior to seeing Publick House and I knew right away I didn’t want to keep looking that it was the venue for us and OMG I so glad I chose it.
Reviewed on 21-06-2018
Jenna Wertman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-06-2018
Josh and I could not have picked a better venue to get married at and have our reception at. They were totally on top of everything the whole day and throughout the entire process! Cathy was excellent to work with and very sweet! The day of the wedding Jonathan and Julie were there for whatever we needed. They made this process so fun and easy, we didn’t have to do anything! They set up all our stuff for us so we could just relax and enjoy the day! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!
Reviewed on 12-06-2018
Wedding Date 10-06-2018
Josh and I could not have picked a better venue to get married at and have our reception at. They were totally on top of everything the whole day and throughout the entire process! Cathy was excellent to work with and very sweet! The day of the wedding Jonathan and Julie were there for whatever we needed. They made this process so fun and easy, we didn’t have to do anything! They set up all our stuff for us so we could just relax and enjoy the day! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!
Reviewed on 12-06-2018
Sarah Edmondson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
Kathy was a dream to work with! She made us feel like family from the very first time we met her when we went for our tasting. We got to sample every type and she even offered tea or coffee to add to the experience. I was blown away by the professionalism and thoughtfulness that Kathy showed us and she really put my mind at ease about all of the different options because there were so many wonderful choices. The end result was breathtaking. Kathy and her team brought my vision to life! I was so excited to eat this cake and even took some time out of the dancing and visiting to sit and savory it at my table. I highly recommend if you want an amazing experience and I already can't wait for our first anniversary to eat that delicious cake again!
Reviewed on 08-06-2018
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
Kathy was a dream to work with! She made us feel like family from the very first time we met her when we went for our tasting. We got to sample every type and she even offered tea or coffee to add to the experience. I was blown away by the professionalism and thoughtfulness that Kathy showed us and she really put my mind at ease about all of the different options because there were so many wonderful choices. The end result was breathtaking. Kathy and her team brought my vision to life! I was so excited to eat this cake and even took some time out of the dancing and visiting to sit and savory it at my table. I highly recommend if you want an amazing experience and I already can't wait for our first anniversary to eat that delicious cake again!
Reviewed on 08-06-2018
Emilie Barry (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
I had a great experience working with everyone at Publick House. Everyone was always so nice, accommodating, and on top of everything. They truly made the experience less stressful because I could trust that they had my back and would up hold my vision.
Reviewed on 06-06-2018
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
I had a great experience working with everyone at Publick House. Everyone was always so nice, accommodating, and on top of everything. They truly made the experience less stressful because I could trust that they had my back and would up hold my vision.
Reviewed on 06-06-2018
Anne Early (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-05-2018
AMAZING! I can’t say enough great things about the Publick House! We had a May 2018 tent reception with the ceremony in the meadow. Everything was perfect- venue, food, staff! Tony was wonderful as our banquet manager. All staff was impressive and professional. Everyone hasn’t stopped raving about the wedding.
Reviewed on 01-06-2018
Wedding Date 28-05-2018
AMAZING! I can’t say enough great things about the Publick House! We had a May 2018 tent reception with the ceremony in the meadow. Everything was perfect- venue, food, staff! Tony was wonderful as our banquet manager. All staff was impressive and professional. Everyone hasn’t stopped raving about the wedding.
Reviewed on 01-06-2018
Jennifer Lynds (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-12-2017
The Publick House was the first and last venue my husband and I looked at during our search. Something noteworthy about the Publick House was that I was able to speak with someone right when I called, ask my questions, and set up a tour. After reading the reviews and talking with people who had been there before, it was everything we wanted for a great price, so we didn't bother looking elsewhere. The people were great throughout the whole planning process up to the wedding day. Their wedding package included the meals, cake, linens, etc., which was a lot less work for us because we did not have to contact other vendors. On the day of the wedding, we were given a day-of coordinator and a day of assistant who both helped in SO many ways and kept the day stress free. We were thrilled with our choice of the Publick House and would recommend it for anyone thinking about a rustic, winter wedding. Quality service and hosting wedding is definitely a strength of the Publick House Historic Inn.
Reviewed on 08-03-2018
Wedding Date 30-12-2017
The Publick House was the first and last venue my husband and I looked at during our search. Something noteworthy about the Publick House was that I was able to speak with someone right when I called, ask my questions, and set up a tour. After reading the reviews and talking with people who had been there before, it was everything we wanted for a great price, so we didn't bother looking elsewhere. The people were great throughout the whole planning process up to the wedding day. Their wedding package included the meals, cake, linens, etc., which was a lot less work for us because we did not have to contact other vendors. On the day of the wedding, we were given a day-of coordinator and a day of assistant who both helped in SO many ways and kept the day stress free. We were thrilled with our choice of the Publick House and would recommend it for anyone thinking about a rustic, winter wedding. Quality service and hosting wedding is definitely a strength of the Publick House Historic Inn.
Reviewed on 08-03-2018
Rachael Bonoan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-01-2018
I cannot say enough about how amazing this venue is. Not only is the space beautiful (rehearsal dinner in Crafts Hall, ceremony and reception in Paige Hall, cocktail hour in Historic Barn), the staff make everything so easy and stress free! The day-of went smoothly and the staff were a step ahead of me every time I had a question. Also, guests were all happy with on-site accommodations and Sunday brunch (we got married on a Saturday) was delicious! Cannot say how much I recommend this place!! Also, January wedding was a huge plus--Christmas decorations made the day even more magical.
Reviewed on 06-02-2018
Wedding Date 06-01-2018
I cannot say enough about how amazing this venue is. Not only is the space beautiful (rehearsal dinner in Crafts Hall, ceremony and reception in Paige Hall, cocktail hour in Historic Barn), the staff make everything so easy and stress free! The day-of went smoothly and the staff were a step ahead of me every time I had a question. Also, guests were all happy with on-site accommodations and Sunday brunch (we got married on a Saturday) was delicious! Cannot say how much I recommend this place!! Also, January wedding was a huge plus--Christmas decorations made the day even more magical.
Reviewed on 06-02-2018
Kathryn Sieberg (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-12-2017
My husband and I got married on December 1st! We really really could not have imagined our special day anywhere else! We visited it a year prior. We really wanted a country Christmas feel! We met with Cathy O’Brien. And even though it was before their Xmas decor came out she really really gave us a feel for what it would be like. And my goodness did it meet our expectations and more!!! We’re from the Boston area and no other venue even compared to the Publick house! It had everything we could want and more!Restaurants, a bar, 3 HOTELS ON SITE, a delicious bakery, and of course amazing Paige hall where we had our reception! People still talk about how magical and amazing it was there! Everyone gasped when they walked into the hall and couldn’t get over how breathtaking everything was and just every little detail was perfect! They go above and beyond there!! The decor, food, atmosphere, list goes on and on. Not only was the place just perfect, we worked with Alec and Cathy the most during our wedding process. They were awesome!!! I never had any doubt that we were in great hands and were! I just want to relive that day again because it was just perfect and magical. And we owe it all to the Publick house! We really can’t thank you enough! We can’t wait to come back and visit! The Publick house really does have everything you would want for a wedding! I will forever recommend you!! Thanks x a million! :)
Reviewed on 18-12-2017
Wedding Date 01-12-2017
My husband and I got married on December 1st! We really really could not have imagined our special day anywhere else! We visited it a year prior. We really wanted a country Christmas feel! We met with Cathy O’Brien. And even though it was before their Xmas decor came out she really really gave us a feel for what it would be like. And my goodness did it meet our expectations and more!!! We’re from the Boston area and no other venue even compared to the Publick house! It had everything we could want and more!Restaurants, a bar, 3 HOTELS ON SITE, a delicious bakery, and of course amazing Paige hall where we had our reception! People still talk about how magical and amazing it was there! Everyone gasped when they walked into the hall and couldn’t get over how breathtaking everything was and just every little detail was perfect! They go above and beyond there!! The decor, food, atmosphere, list goes on and on. Not only was the place just perfect, we worked with Alec and Cathy the most during our wedding process. They were awesome!!! I never had any doubt that we were in great hands and were! I just want to relive that day again because it was just perfect and magical. And we owe it all to the Publick house! We really can’t thank you enough! We can’t wait to come back and visit! The Publick house really does have everything you would want for a wedding! I will forever recommend you!! Thanks x a million! :)
Reviewed on 18-12-2017
Alicia Filewicz (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-09-2017
My Wife and I looked at two venues before we looked at the Publick House. Once we saw the beautiful outdoor tent, meticulously manicured grounds, beautiful assortment of flowers and various fauna we knew we had found the venue of our dreams. We were looking at the possibility of a Winter Wedding due to their affordable Winter packages, but once we saw their tent during the Summer months we simply had to have our wedding reception their inside the tent. Cathy O’Brien was our banquet manager and she was a tremendous help. She was there the entire process of the planning the reception. She was able to schedule when payments and details were due months in advance. We got to enjoy all of their available options along with cakes. Whenever we had a question or a concern she quickly answered or reassured us quickly. In short, Cathy was a fantastic coordinator and we would recommend her to family and friends. As for the wedding day itself, we were generally happy with the way everything went. We had over 150 guests, and they were able to accommodate them all especially ones with special needs. They also did a wonderful job handling the food of my friends and family with food allergies. My friends and family with allergies all commented that they were accommodated and cared. We had less than ideal weather, a much cooler day than the week leading up, but the venue was able to quickly bring in tent heaters for our guests comfort. The staff did have issues with some signage that we had made ourselves. Haphazardly placing it in a bush rather than on an easel, just giving off a generally sloppy look. The staff overall were very professional kind and were very impressed with most of everything else. The food received rave reviews, their hor d'oeuvres especially. The food was coursed very well and smoothly throughout the reception. Everything was hot and delicious! The tent was well lit and very clean. The dance floor is a little smaller then some dance floors we have seen but we didn’t feel that it made things too cramped. To an end were very happy with our experience at the Publick House. We felt very comfortable and confident that everything would go as planned. We would highly recommend the Publick to any newly engaged couple for their wedding experience. We were very satisfied!
Reviewed on 16-12-2017
Wedding Date 30-09-2017
My Wife and I looked at two venues before we looked at the Publick House. Once we saw the beautiful outdoor tent, meticulously manicured grounds, beautiful assortment of flowers and various fauna we knew we had found the venue of our dreams. We were looking at the possibility of a Winter Wedding due to their affordable Winter packages, but once we saw their tent during the Summer months we simply had to have our wedding reception their inside the tent. Cathy O’Brien was our banquet manager and she was a tremendous help. She was there the entire process of the planning the reception. She was able to schedule when payments and details were due months in advance. We got to enjoy all of their available options along with cakes. Whenever we had a question or a concern she quickly answered or reassured us quickly. In short, Cathy was a fantastic coordinator and we would recommend her to family and friends. As for the wedding day itself, we were generally happy with the way everything went. We had over 150 guests, and they were able to accommodate them all especially ones with special needs. They also did a wonderful job handling the food of my friends and family with food allergies. My friends and family with allergies all commented that they were accommodated and cared. We had less than ideal weather, a much cooler day than the week leading up, but the venue was able to quickly bring in tent heaters for our guests comfort. The staff did have issues with some signage that we had made ourselves. Haphazardly placing it in a bush rather than on an easel, just giving off a generally sloppy look. The staff overall were very professional kind and were very impressed with most of everything else. The food received rave reviews, their hor d'oeuvres especially. The food was coursed very well and smoothly throughout the reception. Everything was hot and delicious! The tent was well lit and very clean. The dance floor is a little smaller then some dance floors we have seen but we didn’t feel that it made things too cramped. To an end were very happy with our experience at the Publick House. We felt very comfortable and confident that everything would go as planned. We would highly recommend the Publick to any newly engaged couple for their wedding experience. We were very satisfied!
Reviewed on 16-12-2017
Molly B (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-11-2017
My husband and I wanted a venue that would allow for all our guests to be in one place for the weekend of our wedding. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, after party, and post breakfast all right there at the Publick House. It was so much fun walking through the Tavern and seeing our guests at any point throughout the weekend. The service was unable from the day we toured the place until everything was said and done. We got many compliments on the venue including the food, the banquet manager, and the room itself. It was the perfect weekend!
Reviewed on 29-11-2017
Wedding Date 04-11-2017
My husband and I wanted a venue that would allow for all our guests to be in one place for the weekend of our wedding. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, after party, and post breakfast all right there at the Publick House. It was so much fun walking through the Tavern and seeing our guests at any point throughout the weekend. The service was unable from the day we toured the place until everything was said and done. We got many compliments on the venue including the food, the banquet manager, and the room itself. It was the perfect weekend!
Reviewed on 29-11-2017
Laura Farquhar (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-08-2017
Our wedding was August 2017 and was absolutely amazing. Our ceremony was in the meadow and our reception in the tent – both were beautiful! Luckily we got James as our day of coordinator and he was out of this world! He anticipated all of our needs and got ahead of them. He made sure everything was perfect and how we wanted it. He even helped my grandpa to his seat because he was having trouble walking on the grass. Without James and his staff, our wedding wouldn’t have been nearly as amazing. James was either by my side or my husband’s side the entire day making sure everything was running as smoothly as possible and nothing was forgotten. His staff expertly made sure our guests wanted for nothing. The appetizers were a big hit – we did a mashed potato bar and it was by far my favorite food item at the wedding. Our guests were raving about the three types of bacon laid out!! We also had Crab Rangoon’s and Bacon wrapped Short Ribs passed around. Both delicious! We did the baked scrod and the prime rib for dinner. The baked scrod was cooked perfectly and delicious. The prime rib was very overcooked for half our guests, but still tasted good. It’s wedding food so you can’t expect all that much, but it wasn’t bad. The cake was perfect. Not only was it beautiful, but it tasted suburb. Publick House has a wonderful bakery and it’s clear all our guests LOVED dessert and the fresh rolls/sticky buns on the tables during dinner. The only thing I would change is our sales rep, Cathy. We originally started with Lisa who was wonderful, but she was promoted and we started working with her old manager, Cathy, who was friendly, but not hospitable and regularly made us seem like we were bothering her. I went into the wedding very worried that my vision wasn't heard, but James quickly fixed that and made sure the wedding was exactly what both my husband and I wanted. Overall, I would recommend this as a wedding venue!!!
Reviewed on 13-11-2017
Wedding Date 19-08-2017
Our wedding was August 2017 and was absolutely amazing. Our ceremony was in the meadow and our reception in the tent – both were beautiful! Luckily we got James as our day of coordinator and he was out of this world! He anticipated all of our needs and got ahead of them. He made sure everything was perfect and how we wanted it. He even helped my grandpa to his seat because he was having trouble walking on the grass. Without James and his staff, our wedding wouldn’t have been nearly as amazing. James was either by my side or my husband’s side the entire day making sure everything was running as smoothly as possible and nothing was forgotten. His staff expertly made sure our guests wanted for nothing. The appetizers were a big hit – we did a mashed potato bar and it was by far my favorite food item at the wedding. Our guests were raving about the three types of bacon laid out!! We also had Crab Rangoon’s and Bacon wrapped Short Ribs passed around. Both delicious! We did the baked scrod and the prime rib for dinner. The baked scrod was cooked perfectly and delicious. The prime rib was very overcooked for half our guests, but still tasted good. It’s wedding food so you can’t expect all that much, but it wasn’t bad. The cake was perfect. Not only was it beautiful, but it tasted suburb. Publick House has a wonderful bakery and it’s clear all our guests LOVED dessert and the fresh rolls/sticky buns on the tables during dinner. The only thing I would change is our sales rep, Cathy. We originally started with Lisa who was wonderful, but she was promoted and we started working with her old manager, Cathy, who was friendly, but not hospitable and regularly made us seem like we were bothering her. I went into the wedding very worried that my vision wasn't heard, but James quickly fixed that and made sure the wedding was exactly what both my husband and I wanted. Overall, I would recommend this as a wedding venue!!!
Reviewed on 13-11-2017
Aidan O'Reilly (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
Food was great, coordinators were great, scenery was great, everything was great!! Very communicative throughout the process, even answering questions and coming to my suite on the afternoon of the wedding to answer silly questions.
Reviewed on 02-11-2017
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
Food was great, coordinators were great, scenery was great, everything was great!! Very communicative throughout the process, even answering questions and coming to my suite on the afternoon of the wedding to answer silly questions.
Reviewed on 02-11-2017
Raelyn Howe (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-10-2017
This was the most amazing day ever. The Publick house took care of everything from the food, to the cake, to the ceremony, it was amazing! The entire day went off with out a single problem and was so smooth and effortless. Wonderful value and an absolutely amazing experience. Thank you Amber and Kristen for an amazing night.
Reviewed on 02-11-2017
Wedding Date 31-10-2017
This was the most amazing day ever. The Publick house took care of everything from the food, to the cake, to the ceremony, it was amazing! The entire day went off with out a single problem and was so smooth and effortless. Wonderful value and an absolutely amazing experience. Thank you Amber and Kristen for an amazing night.
Reviewed on 02-11-2017
Lisa Pickrell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2017
Simply amazing!!! Gorgeousss venue. The pictures doesn’t even give this place justice. I can’t explain to you all of the fine details the staff at the Publick house makes sure is complete the day of. The grounds couldn’t have been maintained anymore beautifully. Love love love. Wish we could get married all over again!!
Reviewed on 28-10-2017
Wedding Date 20-10-2017
Simply amazing!!! Gorgeousss venue. The pictures doesn’t even give this place justice. I can’t explain to you all of the fine details the staff at the Publick house makes sure is complete the day of. The grounds couldn’t have been maintained anymore beautifully. Love love love. Wish we could get married all over again!!
Reviewed on 28-10-2017
Alison Kiely (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2017
Perfect! Beautiful! Accommodating! & Delicious! the Publick House was absolutely amazing! From our rehersal, hotel stay, getting reading, ceremony, reception and after party.... they were exceptional! I highly recommend this venue for bride's looking for an elegant but laid back feel with good food & beautiful grounds!
Reviewed on 10-10-2017
Wedding Date 04-09-2017
Perfect! Beautiful! Accommodating! & Delicious! the Publick House was absolutely amazing! From our rehersal, hotel stay, getting reading, ceremony, reception and after party.... they were exceptional! I highly recommend this venue for bride's looking for an elegant but laid back feel with good food & beautiful grounds!
Reviewed on 10-10-2017
Julie Broschard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-09-2017
We just got married here on 9/23/2017 and no matter how many amazing things I write, it will not be enough! I can not even begin to describe how incredible the team at the Publick House is, especially Catherine O'Brien and Kristin Jacobson. And the pictures featured here are nice, but they do not capture how absolutely stunning the grounds are in person. There was some construction going on next door and it still could not take away from the romantic, rustic, New England charm that radiates from this place. We were married in the meadow, under the tree and had our ceremony in the tent. The tent was set up to perfection, everything looked better than I could have imagined it. The food was INCREDIBLE, even the bread basket blew our minds! I highly recommend the orchard chicken dish. My family and friends raved about it all night and the next day. The rooms are beautiful, the beds are comfortable. The staff was there at every turn, shuttling us in golf carts, helping us put on boutonnières, guiding us through the cake cutting, first dances etc. We looked at a lot of venues, but this was the one for us. Also, it was incredibly affordable for everything that you get. The cake for instance is included in the package and oh my god. It was baked fresh that day and decorated just like the picture I sent, gorgeous and delicious! I could go on and on. We had so much FUN at our wedding and that is because the staff took care of everything else.
Reviewed on 01-10-2017
Wedding Date 23-09-2017
We just got married here on 9/23/2017 and no matter how many amazing things I write, it will not be enough! I can not even begin to describe how incredible the team at the Publick House is, especially Catherine O'Brien and Kristin Jacobson. And the pictures featured here are nice, but they do not capture how absolutely stunning the grounds are in person. There was some construction going on next door and it still could not take away from the romantic, rustic, New England charm that radiates from this place. We were married in the meadow, under the tree and had our ceremony in the tent. The tent was set up to perfection, everything looked better than I could have imagined it. The food was INCREDIBLE, even the bread basket blew our minds! I highly recommend the orchard chicken dish. My family and friends raved about it all night and the next day. The rooms are beautiful, the beds are comfortable. The staff was there at every turn, shuttling us in golf carts, helping us put on boutonnières, guiding us through the cake cutting, first dances etc. We looked at a lot of venues, but this was the one for us. Also, it was incredibly affordable for everything that you get. The cake for instance is included in the package and oh my god. It was baked fresh that day and decorated just like the picture I sent, gorgeous and delicious! I could go on and on. We had so much FUN at our wedding and that is because the staff took care of everything else.
Reviewed on 01-10-2017
Meredith Gagnon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-07-2017
The Publick House gave us the wedding of our dreams. We did a July wedding in the Garden Gazebo and tent and it was absolutely breathtaking. The staff was so incredibly helpful and everything an so smoothly. It allowed us to focus on the little moments within the day instead of worrying about timing and vendors. Anthony was our banquet manager and he was AMAZING. He even helped with the photos and as I result I got some beautiful photos of my veil \"floating\" in the wind. Our guests continue to share with us how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was! We could not have asked for anything more!
Reviewed on 22-08-2017
Wedding Date 28-07-2017
The Publick House gave us the wedding of our dreams. We did a July wedding in the Garden Gazebo and tent and it was absolutely breathtaking. The staff was so incredibly helpful and everything an so smoothly. It allowed us to focus on the little moments within the day instead of worrying about timing and vendors. Anthony was our banquet manager and he was AMAZING. He even helped with the photos and as I result I got some beautiful photos of my veil \"floating\" in the wind. Our guests continue to share with us how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was! We could not have asked for anything more!
Reviewed on 22-08-2017
Kristin D (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-07-2017
The Publick House made our wedding on 7/15/17 the wedding of our dreams. They guided us every step of the way, were so responsive and helpful every step of the way and made it all come to life on the day of the wedding. They guided us through every detail (even the tiny ones!), our rehearsal went very smoothly and the wedding day was so easy with them guiding us along every hour leading up the ceremony. We knew we would be happy with them, but we're beyond impressed how great they were and and couldn't have asked for a better experience for our big day.
Reviewed on 30-07-2017
Wedding Date 15-07-2017
The Publick House made our wedding on 7/15/17 the wedding of our dreams. They guided us every step of the way, were so responsive and helpful every step of the way and made it all come to life on the day of the wedding. They guided us through every detail (even the tiny ones!), our rehearsal went very smoothly and the wedding day was so easy with them guiding us along every hour leading up the ceremony. We knew we would be happy with them, but we're beyond impressed how great they were and and couldn't have asked for a better experience for our big day.
Reviewed on 30-07-2017
Julie Nguyen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-06-2017
When we visited the Publick House on our search for wedding venues we knew we had found the right place for us. There were so many things we liked, but above all we felt really comfortable with the wedding sales staff. They were very welcoming, receptive to our ideas and they took time to go over every possible option we were interested in. Amber took over our account for Lisa, our previous wedding sales manager, and she did a great job. She answered all our questions on a timely manner. she addressed all our concerns. The venue itself has a unique historic charm, with all the modern amenities. The location is great, located one minute from I84 with plenty of parking. We had our rehearsal dinner in the Craft Room and it was great, very spacious and comfortable. Our wedding was in the Garden Tent, which looks really nice especially at night. The food is delicious with plenty of variety to choose from. We chose to have the “bacon bar” during our cocktail hour, we cannot overstate how much of a hit that was, it was awesome. They have a bakery onsite that created an amazing cake for us, and we can’t forget to mention their famous pecan rolls. Our ceremony had to be moved in doors because it rained on our wedding day, but the staff at the Publick House did such an amazing job setting up in doors and everything went off without a hitch. Our Banquet manager for our wedding night was Anthony and we cannot say enough about the incredible job he did. He was always several steps ahead of everything, we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Thank you Anthony! And thank you Publick House!
Reviewed on 14-07-2017
Wedding Date 16-06-2017
When we visited the Publick House on our search for wedding venues we knew we had found the right place for us. There were so many things we liked, but above all we felt really comfortable with the wedding sales staff. They were very welcoming, receptive to our ideas and they took time to go over every possible option we were interested in. Amber took over our account for Lisa, our previous wedding sales manager, and she did a great job. She answered all our questions on a timely manner. she addressed all our concerns. The venue itself has a unique historic charm, with all the modern amenities. The location is great, located one minute from I84 with plenty of parking. We had our rehearsal dinner in the Craft Room and it was great, very spacious and comfortable. Our wedding was in the Garden Tent, which looks really nice especially at night. The food is delicious with plenty of variety to choose from. We chose to have the “bacon bar” during our cocktail hour, we cannot overstate how much of a hit that was, it was awesome. They have a bakery onsite that created an amazing cake for us, and we can’t forget to mention their famous pecan rolls. Our ceremony had to be moved in doors because it rained on our wedding day, but the staff at the Publick House did such an amazing job setting up in doors and everything went off without a hitch. Our Banquet manager for our wedding night was Anthony and we cannot say enough about the incredible job he did. He was always several steps ahead of everything, we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Thank you Anthony! And thank you Publick House!
Reviewed on 14-07-2017
Amanda Latour (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2017
I cannot say enough about how wonderful Publick house is! From the second we first visited the venue until the day we got married they were extremely responsive, organized, helpful and honestly did anything they could to make the day perfect. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception and after wedding breakfast as well! I would never change it for anything else! It was the best day ever!
Reviewed on 13-07-2017
Wedding Date 30-06-2017
I cannot say enough about how wonderful Publick house is! From the second we first visited the venue until the day we got married they were extremely responsive, organized, helpful and honestly did anything they could to make the day perfect. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception and after wedding breakfast as well! I would never change it for anything else! It was the best day ever!
Reviewed on 13-07-2017
Bree Courtemanche (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-05-2017
My husband and I would highly recommend the Publick House when choosing a wedding venue. The grounds are stunning and their attention to detail does not go unnoticed. We were married at the garden gazebo and had our reception in the tent. Everything was beautifully executed and they followed our directions to the tee. Anthony and Nicole were so helpful the day of and the Publick House made the planning easy and relaxed. They are professionals and surely know what they are doing.
Reviewed on 27-05-2017
Wedding Date 13-05-2017
My husband and I would highly recommend the Publick House when choosing a wedding venue. The grounds are stunning and their attention to detail does not go unnoticed. We were married at the garden gazebo and had our reception in the tent. Everything was beautifully executed and they followed our directions to the tee. Anthony and Nicole were so helpful the day of and the Publick House made the planning easy and relaxed. They are professionals and surely know what they are doing.
Reviewed on 27-05-2017
Alison Mazzoni (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-05-2017
We just had our wedding here this weekend and I couldn't help but write a review as soon as possible. We could not be more thrilled with the Publick House as our wedding venue! They were so accommodating and friendly from start to finish. Cathy was wonderful throughout the whole planning process, answering questions, coordinating with our vendors, etc. Kris was amazing on the day before and the day of with all of the details, following up with us on questions, concerns, etc. She was very attentive and totally available all day long. Danielle was my bridal assistant on the day of the wedding and she was absolutely amazing! She literally did everything from carting us around the grounds on the golf cart, to fixing the clasp of my dress, to bustling my gown and helping me all throughout the night. Not only was everyone wonderful, but the grounds looked beautiful and the food was amazing. We had a such a great wedding, with absolutely no complaints!
Reviewed on 21-05-2017
Wedding Date 20-05-2017
We just had our wedding here this weekend and I couldn't help but write a review as soon as possible. We could not be more thrilled with the Publick House as our wedding venue! They were so accommodating and friendly from start to finish. Cathy was wonderful throughout the whole planning process, answering questions, coordinating with our vendors, etc. Kris was amazing on the day before and the day of with all of the details, following up with us on questions, concerns, etc. She was very attentive and totally available all day long. Danielle was my bridal assistant on the day of the wedding and she was absolutely amazing! She literally did everything from carting us around the grounds on the golf cart, to fixing the clasp of my dress, to bustling my gown and helping me all throughout the night. Not only was everyone wonderful, but the grounds looked beautiful and the food was amazing. We had a such a great wedding, with absolutely no complaints!
Reviewed on 21-05-2017
Jillian Cahill (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-04-2017
We had our wedding here on 4/22/17 and it was the most amazing time. We were engaged in 2015 and booked our wedding here at the end of that year. We loved the cozy rustic feel of the Publick House and also that everything was onsite. We had an open bar and did not want people to drink and drive and we also did not want to rent buses. People loved that they were walking distance to their rooms, the cottage was available to rent for after the reception and all of our guests had an amazing time at the after party, we were up until 5am! Throughout my entire wedding process the staff was very responsive to my questions and emails. I never waited more than a day for a response from them. Another thing I loved about this place was that everything was included if you did not want to DIY items (I am not a DIY person). I used their centerpieces and card box, the cake was included in the cost. Also the venue puts out all of the decorative items you may have (some places make you assign family or friends to do it the day of). I just had to drop my stuff of with them and the staff set up my seating cards, lights and a couple signs I had. Overall this was the best experience and I highly recommend having your wedding there if you are thinking about it!
Reviewed on 06-05-2017
Wedding Date 22-04-2017
We had our wedding here on 4/22/17 and it was the most amazing time. We were engaged in 2015 and booked our wedding here at the end of that year. We loved the cozy rustic feel of the Publick House and also that everything was onsite. We had an open bar and did not want people to drink and drive and we also did not want to rent buses. People loved that they were walking distance to their rooms, the cottage was available to rent for after the reception and all of our guests had an amazing time at the after party, we were up until 5am! Throughout my entire wedding process the staff was very responsive to my questions and emails. I never waited more than a day for a response from them. Another thing I loved about this place was that everything was included if you did not want to DIY items (I am not a DIY person). I used their centerpieces and card box, the cake was included in the cost. Also the venue puts out all of the decorative items you may have (some places make you assign family or friends to do it the day of). I just had to drop my stuff of with them and the staff set up my seating cards, lights and a couple signs I had. Overall this was the best experience and I highly recommend having your wedding there if you are thinking about it!
Reviewed on 06-05-2017
Julia Ohristo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-10-2016
My husband and I were so happy we chose The Publick House as our wedding venue. Everyone we worked with to plan and execute our wedding was pleasant, professional, and happy to help us create the most memorable wedding day. We have only the fondest memories of our special day, and can't wait to return for a visit on our first anniversary!
Reviewed on 03-04-2017
Wedding Date 02-10-2016
My husband and I were so happy we chose The Publick House as our wedding venue. Everyone we worked with to plan and execute our wedding was pleasant, professional, and happy to help us create the most memorable wedding day. We have only the fondest memories of our special day, and can't wait to return for a visit on our first anniversary!
Reviewed on 03-04-2017
Ashley Lapierre (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2016
Beautiful venue! It was a perfect setting for my rustic autumn reception. They were amazing to work with. Made the entire process so much easier! Absolutely will recommend them!
Reviewed on 16-11-2016
Wedding Date 21-10-2016
Beautiful venue! It was a perfect setting for my rustic autumn reception. They were amazing to work with. Made the entire process so much easier! Absolutely will recommend them!
Reviewed on 16-11-2016
Priscilla Patterson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-09-2016
I can't say enough about The Publick House venue and staff, we had the best experience with them for our wedding on 9/30/2016. We had our wedding in the Garden Tent with around 125 guests and had planned to have our ceremony at the gazebo next to the tent, unfortunately it rained the day of our wedding BUT the staff was incredibly accommodating, allowing me to wait until the last minute (seriously 15 minutes before the ceremony was supposed to start) to move everything into the tent for our \"Plan B\" ceremony. The rain made no difference as the ceremony was just as beautiful inside their tent and we were still able to get some gorgeous pictures around their perfectly maintained grounds. We toured quite a few venues and The Publick House was by far and away the best value. The cost was very reasonable and their staff support was fantastic from our initial tour down to our day of banquet management. We chose to use their recommended vendors for our DJ (Champagne Toast), Florist (Michele Bernard), and Photographer (Heather Fuller), all of whom were amazing and easy to work with. This is the type of venue that can take care of everything for you, which was ideal for my husband and I as we did not have a lot of time to dedicate to planning our wedding. Outside of the wedding itself, we had a great rehearsal dinner in one of their indoor locations with delicious BBQ and the onsite overnight accommodations were perfect for our guests. The food overall was delicious from the cocktail hour apps to the entrees to the cake that they make in house. I HIGHLY recommend The Publick House to any bride/groom!
Reviewed on 12-10-2016
Wedding Date 30-09-2016
I can't say enough about The Publick House venue and staff, we had the best experience with them for our wedding on 9/30/2016. We had our wedding in the Garden Tent with around 125 guests and had planned to have our ceremony at the gazebo next to the tent, unfortunately it rained the day of our wedding BUT the staff was incredibly accommodating, allowing me to wait until the last minute (seriously 15 minutes before the ceremony was supposed to start) to move everything into the tent for our \"Plan B\" ceremony. The rain made no difference as the ceremony was just as beautiful inside their tent and we were still able to get some gorgeous pictures around their perfectly maintained grounds. We toured quite a few venues and The Publick House was by far and away the best value. The cost was very reasonable and their staff support was fantastic from our initial tour down to our day of banquet management. We chose to use their recommended vendors for our DJ (Champagne Toast), Florist (Michele Bernard), and Photographer (Heather Fuller), all of whom were amazing and easy to work with. This is the type of venue that can take care of everything for you, which was ideal for my husband and I as we did not have a lot of time to dedicate to planning our wedding. Outside of the wedding itself, we had a great rehearsal dinner in one of their indoor locations with delicious BBQ and the onsite overnight accommodations were perfect for our guests. The food overall was delicious from the cocktail hour apps to the entrees to the cake that they make in house. I HIGHLY recommend The Publick House to any bride/groom!
Reviewed on 12-10-2016
melissa famiglietti (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2016
While I'm sure that every couple is different, my husband and I had a hell of a time finding the perfect venue. I wanted a farm venue and my husband is a true city boy. When someone recommended the publick house in Sturbridge we were both exhausted and thought of not going. I'm so glad that we did go that day because every step of the way the public house staff were the consummate professionals and every patient as I stepped through each process of wedding planning. Lisa Lacoste was my contact person and she was outstanding. She was kind and patient and always responded quickly and went out of her way to help me. On the day of our event we had Kristin Jacobson as the banquet manager and she kept everything in line and made us all laugh in the process. I was someone who was afraid of feeling like I had to plan this from scratch, but on the contrary, I was able to infuse my ideas while starting from a very seasoned template that the PH provided. The day of the wedding was the most perfect day and everything went so smoothly. I can't think the staff enough for everything they did for me!
Reviewed on 20-09-2016
Wedding Date 02-09-2016
While I'm sure that every couple is different, my husband and I had a hell of a time finding the perfect venue. I wanted a farm venue and my husband is a true city boy. When someone recommended the publick house in Sturbridge we were both exhausted and thought of not going. I'm so glad that we did go that day because every step of the way the public house staff were the consummate professionals and every patient as I stepped through each process of wedding planning. Lisa Lacoste was my contact person and she was outstanding. She was kind and patient and always responded quickly and went out of her way to help me. On the day of our event we had Kristin Jacobson as the banquet manager and she kept everything in line and made us all laugh in the process. I was someone who was afraid of feeling like I had to plan this from scratch, but on the contrary, I was able to infuse my ideas while starting from a very seasoned template that the PH provided. The day of the wedding was the most perfect day and everything went so smoothly. I can't think the staff enough for everything they did for me!
Reviewed on 20-09-2016
Kristen Crowley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-09-2016
The Wedding of my dreams came true because of the INCREDIBLE, thoughtful, caring staff at the Publick House. Not only is everything on site (multiple hotel options, a Tavern, different ceremony and reception sites all with their own feel) but you get your own wedding planner for every step of the way, a banquet manager to run the show, a personal bridal assistant, AND all of the behind the scenes staff DID AN AMAZING JOB setting up and were so kind and helpful. Everyone from the wait staff and bartenders to the bakery shoppe were just so amazing and obviously love what they do!!! Our wedding planner even contacted and coordinated with all of our vendors for us and we didn't have to worry about a thing! Does anyone else give you your own wedding planner included in the price?? NOPE! This place is one of a kind!! I was seriously the most nervous bride ever and they just made sure everything went perfectly, they got us all where we needed to be and communicated with the other staff (even with walkie talkies) to make sure everyone was where we were supposed to be at the right time. The new Chamberlain House (hotel) was BEAUTIFUL and had new amenities. The value of the meals and venue were great, the food was amazing. Everyone went above and beyond to make our day amazing and it really was!!! I can not say enough great things about the Publick House and their incredible, thoughtful staff. Wow.
Reviewed on 12-09-2016
Wedding Date 09-09-2016
The Wedding of my dreams came true because of the INCREDIBLE, thoughtful, caring staff at the Publick House. Not only is everything on site (multiple hotel options, a Tavern, different ceremony and reception sites all with their own feel) but you get your own wedding planner for every step of the way, a banquet manager to run the show, a personal bridal assistant, AND all of the behind the scenes staff DID AN AMAZING JOB setting up and were so kind and helpful. Everyone from the wait staff and bartenders to the bakery shoppe were just so amazing and obviously love what they do!!! Our wedding planner even contacted and coordinated with all of our vendors for us and we didn't have to worry about a thing! Does anyone else give you your own wedding planner included in the price?? NOPE! This place is one of a kind!! I was seriously the most nervous bride ever and they just made sure everything went perfectly, they got us all where we needed to be and communicated with the other staff (even with walkie talkies) to make sure everyone was where we were supposed to be at the right time. The new Chamberlain House (hotel) was BEAUTIFUL and had new amenities. The value of the meals and venue were great, the food was amazing. Everyone went above and beyond to make our day amazing and it really was!!! I can not say enough great things about the Publick House and their incredible, thoughtful staff. Wow.
Reviewed on 12-09-2016
Caroline Dacosta (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-08-2016
I had my ceremony and reception at the Publick House on August 26, 2016. I am so glad I chose this amazing place as my venue! What first brought me to the Publick House was the location and the tent. I wanted to have a ceremony at a garden and the reception at a tent. All places I had looked for a tent wedding were outrageous. When I went to the Publick House, I loved the place-it has so much character! I thought it would be the perfect venue to have the ceremony, the reception, and have the guests stay at the hotel. They have it all! The price is so affordable and it's unbelievable the service you get for the price. The package comes with a cake and it includes a lot of extras like accommodation for the newly weds and receptions extras. I booked the venue about a year and a half ahead of time and my experience throughout the entire process was wonderful from the sales team to the banquet manager at the day of the wedding. The team was always responsive and well organized, they made the entire process easy. Lisa Lacoste coordinated all the details with me and made me feel at ease with her professionalism and experience. Kris Jacobson, the banquet manager, made everything happen the day of. She runs the show and she is extremely caring and detail-oriented. I got SO many compliments- that the grounds were so beautiful, the food was AMAZING (and so was the cake), and the staff was so friendly. Even when a lot of my family members who had traveled from a different country and didn't speak the language, they went above an beyond to communicate with them. I am so grateful for the perfect wedding at the Publick House and to their staff. I cannot say enough good things about this place. I cannot think of a better place to have tied the knot.
Reviewed on 07-09-2016
Wedding Date 26-08-2016
I had my ceremony and reception at the Publick House on August 26, 2016. I am so glad I chose this amazing place as my venue! What first brought me to the Publick House was the location and the tent. I wanted to have a ceremony at a garden and the reception at a tent. All places I had looked for a tent wedding were outrageous. When I went to the Publick House, I loved the place-it has so much character! I thought it would be the perfect venue to have the ceremony, the reception, and have the guests stay at the hotel. They have it all! The price is so affordable and it's unbelievable the service you get for the price. The package comes with a cake and it includes a lot of extras like accommodation for the newly weds and receptions extras. I booked the venue about a year and a half ahead of time and my experience throughout the entire process was wonderful from the sales team to the banquet manager at the day of the wedding. The team was always responsive and well organized, they made the entire process easy. Lisa Lacoste coordinated all the details with me and made me feel at ease with her professionalism and experience. Kris Jacobson, the banquet manager, made everything happen the day of. She runs the show and she is extremely caring and detail-oriented. I got SO many compliments- that the grounds were so beautiful, the food was AMAZING (and so was the cake), and the staff was so friendly. Even when a lot of my family members who had traveled from a different country and didn't speak the language, they went above an beyond to communicate with them. I am so grateful for the perfect wedding at the Publick House and to their staff. I cannot say enough good things about this place. I cannot think of a better place to have tied the knot.
Reviewed on 07-09-2016
Ericka Shores (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2016
We were blown away by our wedding at the Publick House and highly recommend it for anyone seeking a charming New England venue. Our guests couldn’t stop commenting on the unique and warm atmosphere of both the Hillside Gazebo (for ceremony) and Paige Hall (for reception). In the nine months leading up to our wedding, coordinator Lisa Lacoste and her team were patient, thoughtful, and paid close attention to our needs; they responded quickly to our questions and addressed any concerns. For the wedding weekend itself, banquet manager Kris Jacobson and her staff were in complete control, leaving no small detail forgotten. Our family and friends stayed in hotel rooms on the property, making for a fun, eventful, and easy weekend for all guests. Because we had an earlier wedding that ended around 4 p.m., we chose to enjoy a private dinner at the Inn later that night to celebrate our new marriage. P. S. Amazing cake!
Reviewed on 05-09-2016
Wedding Date 04-06-2016
We were blown away by our wedding at the Publick House and highly recommend it for anyone seeking a charming New England venue. Our guests couldn’t stop commenting on the unique and warm atmosphere of both the Hillside Gazebo (for ceremony) and Paige Hall (for reception). In the nine months leading up to our wedding, coordinator Lisa Lacoste and her team were patient, thoughtful, and paid close attention to our needs; they responded quickly to our questions and addressed any concerns. For the wedding weekend itself, banquet manager Kris Jacobson and her staff were in complete control, leaving no small detail forgotten. Our family and friends stayed in hotel rooms on the property, making for a fun, eventful, and easy weekend for all guests. Because we had an earlier wedding that ended around 4 p.m., we chose to enjoy a private dinner at the Inn later that night to celebrate our new marriage. P. S. Amazing cake!
Reviewed on 05-09-2016
Kalee Horgan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
If you are looking for a stress free, relaxed wedding day this is your Venue! We had our wedding here his past July 3rd and it was nothing short of amazing! We used the meadow for our ceremony and Paige Hall for our reception! They were both exactly what we wanted, everything looked perfect! Everyone in the sales office was amazing to work with and they all had great advice and suggestions! These made me feel more confident my day would go perfectly! Danielle was my bridal assistant and Alec kept everything in line and on time! They both were a pleasure to work with and are at your beckon call whenever you need anything! Even by the end of the evening, they were making sure everything ended seamlessly! We were so pleased and had several compliments on our venue, even still, 3 weeks later! This is definitely a great choice for a venue!
Reviewed on 20-07-2016
If you are looking for a stress free, relaxed wedding day this is your Venue! We had our wedding here his past July 3rd and it was nothing short of amazing! We used the meadow for our ceremony and Paige Hall for our reception! They were both exactly what we wanted, everything looked perfect! Everyone in the sales office was amazing to work with and they all had great advice and suggestions! These made me feel more confident my day would go perfectly! Danielle was my bridal assistant and Alec kept everything in line and on time! They both were a pleasure to work with and are at your beckon call whenever you need anything! Even by the end of the evening, they were making sure everything ended seamlessly! We were so pleased and had several compliments on our venue, even still, 3 weeks later! This is definitely a great choice for a venue!
Reviewed on 20-07-2016
Meaghan Perdue (not set) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-05-2016
My husband and I got married at the Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge, MA in May 2016. We first visited the venue because of it's outdoor options, all-inclusive wedding packages, and reputation for great food, and as soon as we were greeted by the sales team, we knew our wedding would be in great hands at the Publick House. That turned out to be true as the Publick House staff went above and beyond for us throughout the planning process and the wedding itself. Lisa and her sales team were extremely helpful throughout our planning process to answer all of our questions and ensure that every detail was covered. The series of planning meetings and the tasting event with the team allowed us to discuss ideas for food, decor, entertainment, and more with people who have the wedding experience to know what works and what doesn't. They paved the way with some \"homework\" to ensure that we stayed on top of our planning. Lisa and the sales team made themselves available and were always responsive to our emails and phone calls. At the rehearsal and on the day of our wedding, our banquet manager, Kristin, and her team of bridal assistants made sure that everything was orchestrated perfectly. Kristin and her team worked closely with our pastor, ceremony musicians, photographer, DJs, and florist to ensure that our ceremony and reception ran smoothly. The team set up the venue beautifully, the tent looked perfect, just as we imagined. They made sure that my husband and I (along with our attendants and parents) had everything we needed, while still keeping us close to our schedule. The food was delicious for both cocktail hour and dinner, and many of our guests raved about our cake (baked in-house). Kris and her team didn't miss a beat, quickly springing into action when we thought we were missing a ceremony reading. They made sure all of our guests had a great time, and everyone was well taken care of. Many thanks to the Publick House team! If you want to pull of the wedding of your dreams, Publick House will help you do it!
Reviewed on 08-06-2016
Wedding Date 22-05-2016
My husband and I got married at the Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge, MA in May 2016. We first visited the venue because of it's outdoor options, all-inclusive wedding packages, and reputation for great food, and as soon as we were greeted by the sales team, we knew our wedding would be in great hands at the Publick House. That turned out to be true as the Publick House staff went above and beyond for us throughout the planning process and the wedding itself. Lisa and her sales team were extremely helpful throughout our planning process to answer all of our questions and ensure that every detail was covered. The series of planning meetings and the tasting event with the team allowed us to discuss ideas for food, decor, entertainment, and more with people who have the wedding experience to know what works and what doesn't. They paved the way with some \"homework\" to ensure that we stayed on top of our planning. Lisa and the sales team made themselves available and were always responsive to our emails and phone calls. At the rehearsal and on the day of our wedding, our banquet manager, Kristin, and her team of bridal assistants made sure that everything was orchestrated perfectly. Kristin and her team worked closely with our pastor, ceremony musicians, photographer, DJs, and florist to ensure that our ceremony and reception ran smoothly. The team set up the venue beautifully, the tent looked perfect, just as we imagined. They made sure that my husband and I (along with our attendants and parents) had everything we needed, while still keeping us close to our schedule. The food was delicious for both cocktail hour and dinner, and many of our guests raved about our cake (baked in-house). Kris and her team didn't miss a beat, quickly springing into action when we thought we were missing a ceremony reading. They made sure all of our guests had a great time, and everyone was well taken care of. Many thanks to the Publick House team! If you want to pull of the wedding of your dreams, Publick House will help you do it!
Reviewed on 08-06-2016
J C (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-04-2016
Amazing venue and staff. They have excellent communication from day 1 and we had no worries about what to expect the day of. Everything went flawlessly and we could not have asked for a more perfect day. Highly recommend the Publick house not only for weddings but any event. Food, atmosphere and staff are all fabulous!!
Reviewed on 18-05-2016
Wedding Date 30-04-2016
Amazing venue and staff. They have excellent communication from day 1 and we had no worries about what to expect the day of. Everything went flawlessly and we could not have asked for a more perfect day. Highly recommend the Publick house not only for weddings but any event. Food, atmosphere and staff are all fabulous!!
Reviewed on 18-05-2016
Anonymous (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-05-2017
My sons wedding reception was held in the barn, and it was perfect! Staff was amazing attending to all our needs, and it was perfect. Our guest traveled to attend the wedding and reception, and most of the guest spent an evening at the Inn, simple perfect, we wanted a traditional New England setting and we got it. If you are looking for a historic setting filled will elegance and style, you fall in Love with the Publick House and staff as we did.
Reviewed on 24-03-2016
Wedding Date 25-05-2017
My sons wedding reception was held in the barn, and it was perfect! Staff was amazing attending to all our needs, and it was perfect. Our guest traveled to attend the wedding and reception, and most of the guest spent an evening at the Inn, simple perfect, we wanted a traditional New England setting and we got it. If you are looking for a historic setting filled will elegance and style, you fall in Love with the Publick House and staff as we did.
Reviewed on 24-03-2016
Michelle Athas (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-02-2016
The Publick House was the first venue that my fiance and I visited when we were looking for a location to get married. It was also the last one we visited! On the drive home after our site tour, we knew that the Publick House was the perfect place for our wedding. Aside of the site's natural charm and great location, the pricing for all of the services were very reasonable. It's an excellent location if you also need room blocks, rehearsal dinner options, and after parties. We had everything on property - rehearsal and dinner, wedding ceremony and reception, as well as renting a cottage for an after-party.\r\rLisa LaCoste, the wedding sales manager, was outstanding and very attentive to everything we needed before, during, and after the wedding. She was very easy to contact with any questions and made sure specific needs were met. We had guests, including myself, with food allergies and dietary restrictions and all needs were met perfectly. Her years of experience and friendly personality was one of things that made us decide to get married at the Publick House.\r\rAnthony Scott was our on-site coordinator on our wedding day and I can't say enough wonderful things about him. His calm and friendly personality made the whole day feel stress-free. I didn't have to worry about anything that may have come up, because he took care of everything. He was easily accessible throughout the night, and made sure to check in with us regularly. If there were problems that arose that night, I had no idea! Our wedding day was amazing and a great portion of that success goes to Anthony.\r\rAshley was our bridal party server and she was so much fun! She took very good care of us and made sure we had everything we needed without even having to ask. She was so friendly and her personality was great, she definitely deserves recognition for her outstanding service that night. I couldn't help but hug her at least once and thank her for making our day great.
Reviewed on 10-03-2016
Wedding Date 26-02-2016
The Publick House was the first venue that my fiance and I visited when we were looking for a location to get married. It was also the last one we visited! On the drive home after our site tour, we knew that the Publick House was the perfect place for our wedding. Aside of the site's natural charm and great location, the pricing for all of the services were very reasonable. It's an excellent location if you also need room blocks, rehearsal dinner options, and after parties. We had everything on property - rehearsal and dinner, wedding ceremony and reception, as well as renting a cottage for an after-party.\r\rLisa LaCoste, the wedding sales manager, was outstanding and very attentive to everything we needed before, during, and after the wedding. She was very easy to contact with any questions and made sure specific needs were met. We had guests, including myself, with food allergies and dietary restrictions and all needs were met perfectly. Her years of experience and friendly personality was one of things that made us decide to get married at the Publick House.\r\rAnthony Scott was our on-site coordinator on our wedding day and I can't say enough wonderful things about him. His calm and friendly personality made the whole day feel stress-free. I didn't have to worry about anything that may have come up, because he took care of everything. He was easily accessible throughout the night, and made sure to check in with us regularly. If there were problems that arose that night, I had no idea! Our wedding day was amazing and a great portion of that success goes to Anthony.\r\rAshley was our bridal party server and she was so much fun! She took very good care of us and made sure we had everything we needed without even having to ask. She was so friendly and her personality was great, she definitely deserves recognition for her outstanding service that night. I couldn't help but hug her at least once and thank her for making our day great.
Reviewed on 10-03-2016
Stephanie Wilson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-12-2015
Our cake was included in our wedding package at the Publick House! It was delicious. We did a 4 tier cake (2 chocolate layers and 2 vanilla). It was served with a chocolate drizzle and a strawberry. They sent us home with our top tier, didn't last more than 24 hours- because it was so good!
Reviewed on 05-01-2016
Wedding Date 27-12-2015
Our cake was included in our wedding package at the Publick House! It was delicious. We did a 4 tier cake (2 chocolate layers and 2 vanilla). It was served with a chocolate drizzle and a strawberry. They sent us home with our top tier, didn't last more than 24 hours- because it was so good!
Reviewed on 05-01-2016
Juliann Doremus (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-10-2015
I can not rave enough about the publick house. They were amazing. Everything was seamless leading up to and the day of the wedding. I would recommend anyone lookng for a great place for a wedding to check them out.
Reviewed on 17-11-2015
Wedding Date 30-10-2015
I can not rave enough about the publick house. They were amazing. Everything was seamless leading up to and the day of the wedding. I would recommend anyone lookng for a great place for a wedding to check them out.
Reviewed on 17-11-2015
Jenny Lee (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-10-2015
Perfect place to have your wedding, but chose another location for the wedding night.\r\rThe Publick House was perfect for a wedding location. I wanted a location where I could have the ceremony and reception in one location. I originally planned to have the ceremony in the meadow and the reception in Paige Hall, however, due to bad weather both the ceremony and the recreation were in Paige Hall.\r\rThe venue is a beautiful Historic Inn which is maintained well and kept very clean. \r\rMy wedding coordinator was awesome. I was able to plan my wedding from California. I filled out a couple of worksheets and let my wedding coordinator take care of all the other details. Stress free planning! \r\rThe day of my wedding I was assigned a banquet manager. She kept the entire day on schedule, let me know when I was supposed to do things (i.e. ceremony starting, when to enter reception, when to cut the cake, etc). I did not have to put any thought into the timing of the events of the day. She also ensure that we had everything we needed, including beverages in the bridal suite and a round of drinks for the bridal party after the ceremony.\r\rFive Star Wedding location for any bride looking for a stress free wedding!\r\rThe wedding night was another story. My husband and I went out after our wedding for an after party. We returned a little after 10:00. There was another wedding or event going in Paige Hall with VERY loud music with a lot of bass. To the point where pictures and items of the table were rattling. We were hoping it to stop soon and would have found it acceptable if it ended at a reasonable hour, but the event went until after midnight! Our wedding night was ruined by the music. I would not expect a place like the Publick House, which advertises themselves as a quiet Historic Inn to allow such an event to go so late.\r\rThe next morning we went downstairs to get breakfast, which was included in our wedding package, and the host working at the desk was very rude. She informed us that we needed to make reservation for breakfast and she did not know if she could seat us, in a very unpleasant and demeaning manner. She then had us wait for a table for nearly 30 minutes, after several walk-in parties which came after us were seated by other hosts. Also, half the seats in the restaurant were empty. Once we were seated, the breakfast and the service were very pleasant. Although by this point I was already upset at how rude the host was.\r\rOverall, the wedding services were top notch, the wedding day could not have been better and the food was great. I would never suggest staying in the inn to anyone, as the inn was unreasonable loud and the host at breakfast was so rude that I was upset by the time we got to eat breakfast.
Reviewed on 09-11-2015
Wedding Date 03-10-2015
Perfect place to have your wedding, but chose another location for the wedding night.\r\rThe Publick House was perfect for a wedding location. I wanted a location where I could have the ceremony and reception in one location. I originally planned to have the ceremony in the meadow and the reception in Paige Hall, however, due to bad weather both the ceremony and the recreation were in Paige Hall.\r\rThe venue is a beautiful Historic Inn which is maintained well and kept very clean. \r\rMy wedding coordinator was awesome. I was able to plan my wedding from California. I filled out a couple of worksheets and let my wedding coordinator take care of all the other details. Stress free planning! \r\rThe day of my wedding I was assigned a banquet manager. She kept the entire day on schedule, let me know when I was supposed to do things (i.e. ceremony starting, when to enter reception, when to cut the cake, etc). I did not have to put any thought into the timing of the events of the day. She also ensure that we had everything we needed, including beverages in the bridal suite and a round of drinks for the bridal party after the ceremony.\r\rFive Star Wedding location for any bride looking for a stress free wedding!\r\rThe wedding night was another story. My husband and I went out after our wedding for an after party. We returned a little after 10:00. There was another wedding or event going in Paige Hall with VERY loud music with a lot of bass. To the point where pictures and items of the table were rattling. We were hoping it to stop soon and would have found it acceptable if it ended at a reasonable hour, but the event went until after midnight! Our wedding night was ruined by the music. I would not expect a place like the Publick House, which advertises themselves as a quiet Historic Inn to allow such an event to go so late.\r\rThe next morning we went downstairs to get breakfast, which was included in our wedding package, and the host working at the desk was very rude. She informed us that we needed to make reservation for breakfast and she did not know if she could seat us, in a very unpleasant and demeaning manner. She then had us wait for a table for nearly 30 minutes, after several walk-in parties which came after us were seated by other hosts. Also, half the seats in the restaurant were empty. Once we were seated, the breakfast and the service were very pleasant. Although by this point I was already upset at how rude the host was.\r\rOverall, the wedding services were top notch, the wedding day could not have been better and the food was great. I would never suggest staying in the inn to anyone, as the inn was unreasonable loud and the host at breakfast was so rude that I was upset by the time we got to eat breakfast.
Reviewed on 09-11-2015
Erin Munsch (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-07-2015
Included in our package for the Publick House was our cake. I sent them a picture of what I wanted it to look like, and it was absolutely perfect! The cake itself was a marble cake with a mocha filling, and we had people coming up to us saying that it was the best cake they had ever had!
Reviewed on 29-08-2015
Wedding Date 24-07-2015
Included in our package for the Publick House was our cake. I sent them a picture of what I wanted it to look like, and it was absolutely perfect! The cake itself was a marble cake with a mocha filling, and we had people coming up to us saying that it was the best cake they had ever had!
Reviewed on 29-08-2015
Michael (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-06-2015
We had our wedding at the Publick House in June. It's a good venue and the banquet manager was very accommodating the day of the wedding. They were nice from the start and met with us several times to make sure everything was as planned. Two tips of advice 1) Ask them to pack your plates the day of, you won't have time to eat and their food is fantastic! 2) Opt for your own florist. We went with the in house florist but I don't think she was as detailed as I had hoped she would be. There were many emails early on that went unanswered, maybe it was just a busy time for her. And in our last meeting to square off details she had mentioned she would make a bathroom basket for us, come the day of the wedding, it wasn't there. I was very disappointed. I also thought that the arrangements she put together for us were very small, including the arrangements for the church.
Reviewed on 24-08-2015
Wedding Date 28-06-2015
We had our wedding at the Publick House in June. It's a good venue and the banquet manager was very accommodating the day of the wedding. They were nice from the start and met with us several times to make sure everything was as planned. Two tips of advice 1) Ask them to pack your plates the day of, you won't have time to eat and their food is fantastic! 2) Opt for your own florist. We went with the in house florist but I don't think she was as detailed as I had hoped she would be. There were many emails early on that went unanswered, maybe it was just a busy time for her. And in our last meeting to square off details she had mentioned she would make a bathroom basket for us, come the day of the wedding, it wasn't there. I was very disappointed. I also thought that the arrangements she put together for us were very small, including the arrangements for the church.
Reviewed on 24-08-2015
Amber Renaldi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-04-2015
The staff at Publick House was awesome throughout the whole process. They make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible for you and check in with you throughout your day. I was more than once surprised by the things that were done throughout my wedding day that I was not expecting. For instance, during my cocktail hour, my coordinator came to me with a picture of my cake to make sure it met expectations. They also set up everything and take it down for you, so all together they helped remove a lot of the day of stress. They also make sure you have time to yourself and are able to relax, eat, and enjoy yourselves. The grounds and building are beautiful, and I enjoyed them with minimal extra decor.
Reviewed on 22-04-2015
Wedding Date 18-04-2015
The staff at Publick House was awesome throughout the whole process. They make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible for you and check in with you throughout your day. I was more than once surprised by the things that were done throughout my wedding day that I was not expecting. For instance, during my cocktail hour, my coordinator came to me with a picture of my cake to make sure it met expectations. They also set up everything and take it down for you, so all together they helped remove a lot of the day of stress. They also make sure you have time to yourself and are able to relax, eat, and enjoy yourselves. The grounds and building are beautiful, and I enjoyed them with minimal extra decor.
Reviewed on 22-04-2015
Michelle Bolduc (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-03-2015
The Publick House was absolutely wonderful to work with from the beginning. They listened to our instruction and did make minor tweaks the day of, but were definitely to our benefit in terms of how things we set/up or run. They staff is friendly and accommodating and everything ran smoothly. \r\rWhat was also great is that part of the package includes a honeymoon suite (which I used the night before with my MOH since we were flying out that night for the honeymoon), the cake, which can be extremely costly; as well as a guest book, cake cutter/server, oil lamp centerpieces, and toasting flutes. We opted not to use any of them, but are great if you're on a budget and can't afford to buy them.\r\rOverall, great food, great atmosphere and great people.
Reviewed on 31-03-2015
Wedding Date 07-03-2015
The Publick House was absolutely wonderful to work with from the beginning. They listened to our instruction and did make minor tweaks the day of, but were definitely to our benefit in terms of how things we set/up or run. They staff is friendly and accommodating and everything ran smoothly. \r\rWhat was also great is that part of the package includes a honeymoon suite (which I used the night before with my MOH since we were flying out that night for the honeymoon), the cake, which can be extremely costly; as well as a guest book, cake cutter/server, oil lamp centerpieces, and toasting flutes. We opted not to use any of them, but are great if you're on a budget and can't afford to buy them.\r\rOverall, great food, great atmosphere and great people.
Reviewed on 31-03-2015
Dina Dacoles (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-01-2015
Everything was perfect except the heat. It was blasting and way to hot. It was 80 degrees in my bridal suite!We had an air conditioner in our suite, yet, the place was all set to the house heating system, so even with the AC on full, our room was way too hot, we could barely sleep. The room cost was way higher than other surrounding locations were for comparable rooms (suites) but for my wedding night, I was willing to pay more. However, despite the heat, the staff were SPECTACULAR! The food was amazing and It was a near perfect experience! The venue was very very picturesque and we were lucky to get just the right amount of snow for our day to make it magical. I do highly recommend them.
Reviewed on 19-02-2015
Wedding Date 24-01-2015
Everything was perfect except the heat. It was blasting and way to hot. It was 80 degrees in my bridal suite!We had an air conditioner in our suite, yet, the place was all set to the house heating system, so even with the AC on full, our room was way too hot, we could barely sleep. The room cost was way higher than other surrounding locations were for comparable rooms (suites) but for my wedding night, I was willing to pay more. However, despite the heat, the staff were SPECTACULAR! The food was amazing and It was a near perfect experience! The venue was very very picturesque and we were lucky to get just the right amount of snow for our day to make it magical. I do highly recommend them.
Reviewed on 19-02-2015
Jessica Duquette (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-09-2014
Our experience with the Publick house was a nightmare. Starting with cocktail hour, we paid for unlimited appetizers for 197 guests, but they ran out 30 minutes into the hour long service. Many guests said they did not receive any appetizers at all. The cheese tray they put out my photographer took a nice picture of, it looked like enough cheese for ten people not almost 200. My meal (the bride) came cold, several guests got cold meals and some did not even get what they requested because \"they ran out\". We paid for an open bar the entire night, yet many guests informed me they paid for their drinks, watched the bartender ring the sale into the register then place the money from my guest into their tip jar. The facility is beautiful but that is the only nice thing I could say about my experience there. I did write a 8 page e-mail to the general manager expressing my disgust, he would not even meet with me, but did reimburse a small portion of what we gave to the Publick house.
Reviewed on 03-12-2014
Wedding Date 20-09-2014
Our experience with the Publick house was a nightmare. Starting with cocktail hour, we paid for unlimited appetizers for 197 guests, but they ran out 30 minutes into the hour long service. Many guests said they did not receive any appetizers at all. The cheese tray they put out my photographer took a nice picture of, it looked like enough cheese for ten people not almost 200. My meal (the bride) came cold, several guests got cold meals and some did not even get what they requested because \"they ran out\". We paid for an open bar the entire night, yet many guests informed me they paid for their drinks, watched the bartender ring the sale into the register then place the money from my guest into their tip jar. The facility is beautiful but that is the only nice thing I could say about my experience there. I did write a 8 page e-mail to the general manager expressing my disgust, he would not even meet with me, but did reimburse a small portion of what we gave to the Publick house.
Reviewed on 03-12-2014
Devon McGettrick (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-10-2014
We had an exceptional experience with the Publick House for our October wedding. We had a small ceremony (65 ppl) in the Barn, followed by an afternoon reception in Paige Hall. We went with the Traditional Brunch package, and the brunch buffet was AMAZING. Our guests raved about how delicious the food was, and there was plenty of food for people to go to the buffet more than once if they so desired. We also had a waffle and omelet station, which were fantastic. The cake was excellent too (we went with white cake with lemon filling, and white buttercream frosting, with a lace design). The Sale staff were all excellent. We worked mostly with Shauna Dandy in the planning stages, and she was excellent about answering all of our questions and emails. The staff were also very accomodating with our table floor plan, which was unusual in that it included both round and rectangular tables, but they made it work! Our day-of coordinator, James Kluge, was FANTASTIC and went above and beyond to ensure that our day went completely smoothly and required no effort or coordination on our part. James was extremely friendly and easy to work with, especially with our rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. The waitstaff were totally unobtrusive and friendly, and we were barely aware of their presence. We used the library as our hospitality room, which worked out very well because there was plenty of space to store our belongings and get ready. The Barn was a gorgeous setting for an intimate ceremony -- our guests loved it as well.\rOur only complaint was that the Front Desk staff could have been more helpful in directing my mother to the Bridal Suite when she arrived that morning. Overall though, we HIGHLY recommend the Publick House!!
Reviewed on 15-11-2014
Wedding Date 25-10-2014
We had an exceptional experience with the Publick House for our October wedding. We had a small ceremony (65 ppl) in the Barn, followed by an afternoon reception in Paige Hall. We went with the Traditional Brunch package, and the brunch buffet was AMAZING. Our guests raved about how delicious the food was, and there was plenty of food for people to go to the buffet more than once if they so desired. We also had a waffle and omelet station, which were fantastic. The cake was excellent too (we went with white cake with lemon filling, and white buttercream frosting, with a lace design). The Sale staff were all excellent. We worked mostly with Shauna Dandy in the planning stages, and she was excellent about answering all of our questions and emails. The staff were also very accomodating with our table floor plan, which was unusual in that it included both round and rectangular tables, but they made it work! Our day-of coordinator, James Kluge, was FANTASTIC and went above and beyond to ensure that our day went completely smoothly and required no effort or coordination on our part. James was extremely friendly and easy to work with, especially with our rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. The waitstaff were totally unobtrusive and friendly, and we were barely aware of their presence. We used the library as our hospitality room, which worked out very well because there was plenty of space to store our belongings and get ready. The Barn was a gorgeous setting for an intimate ceremony -- our guests loved it as well.\rOur only complaint was that the Front Desk staff could have been more helpful in directing my mother to the Bridal Suite when she arrived that morning. Overall though, we HIGHLY recommend the Publick House!!
Reviewed on 15-11-2014
Meghan Blanchette (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-08-2014
I had my wedding at the Publick House last month. We chose Publick House due to the onsite lodging, good deal, and the friendliness of the people we met with (Cathy and Cheryl). I am very glad we did. The day was perfect-- Kris is an *incredible* banquet manager and I cannot possibly come up with enough nice words for her. Amanda was my bridal assistant and she was always there when I turned to ask something, it was great. \r\rThe front desk people were excellent with my guests, and even the people in the restaurant made sure to congratulate us. The rooms are adorable, the library very useful, and the cottage was an excellent place to escape to afterward. And the food! We had people raving about this (and this was after months of people complaining that we weren't having red meat or chicken at the wedding). Especially the cake, that was incredible.\r\rI will say that, at the end, I had an odd exchange with a sales assistant. She had been very friendly up till then, but came across rude and stressed me out about a small detail in the last ~month or so. Email can be hard to discern, I know, but it definitely wasn't handled the way I'd want. I mentioned it to Cathy and it was fixed, but just as a caution--don't be afraid to speak up.\r\rMany thanks to the Publick House for the awesome memories we have.
Reviewed on 12-09-2014
Wedding Date 31-08-2014
I had my wedding at the Publick House last month. We chose Publick House due to the onsite lodging, good deal, and the friendliness of the people we met with (Cathy and Cheryl). I am very glad we did. The day was perfect-- Kris is an *incredible* banquet manager and I cannot possibly come up with enough nice words for her. Amanda was my bridal assistant and she was always there when I turned to ask something, it was great. \r\rThe front desk people were excellent with my guests, and even the people in the restaurant made sure to congratulate us. The rooms are adorable, the library very useful, and the cottage was an excellent place to escape to afterward. And the food! We had people raving about this (and this was after months of people complaining that we weren't having red meat or chicken at the wedding). Especially the cake, that was incredible.\r\rI will say that, at the end, I had an odd exchange with a sales assistant. She had been very friendly up till then, but came across rude and stressed me out about a small detail in the last ~month or so. Email can be hard to discern, I know, but it definitely wasn't handled the way I'd want. I mentioned it to Cathy and it was fixed, but just as a caution--don't be afraid to speak up.\r\rMany thanks to the Publick House for the awesome memories we have.
Reviewed on 12-09-2014
Meghan Dullea (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-07-2014
The Publick House is a very inclusive venue with excellent food and incredible staff. The staff that was waiting during the weeding was fast and very accommodating to unknown allergies. There was someone there to tell us how the day would run. They have a hotel on their property for guests and an overnight stay is included for the bride and groom. The cake, tables, chairs, linens, and food were all included in our package which took a lot of stress out of planning. I would highly recommend this location for a wedding. Their prices are very reasonable and you get more than you paid for.
Reviewed on 08-08-2014
Wedding Date 04-07-2014
The Publick House is a very inclusive venue with excellent food and incredible staff. The staff that was waiting during the weeding was fast and very accommodating to unknown allergies. There was someone there to tell us how the day would run. They have a hotel on their property for guests and an overnight stay is included for the bride and groom. The cake, tables, chairs, linens, and food were all included in our package which took a lot of stress out of planning. I would highly recommend this location for a wedding. Their prices are very reasonable and you get more than you paid for.
Reviewed on 08-08-2014
Andrea (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-05-2014
My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better venue from our wedding. The package included so much, the rooms and grounds were beautiful and the staff were AWESOME. From the time of our first visit to the morning of check out after the wedding the staff were awesome. We never felt as though we were pressured into anything. It rained that day of our wedding and our ceremony had to be moved inside. The staff and our personal coordinator were AMAZING. They were very reassuring and went out of their way to make sure everything went smoothly. They have an awesome party with all of the couples from your season so that you can not only taste the food but see the venue all set up in different styles. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Reviewed on 20-07-2014
Wedding Date 26-05-2014
My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better venue from our wedding. The package included so much, the rooms and grounds were beautiful and the staff were AWESOME. From the time of our first visit to the morning of check out after the wedding the staff were awesome. We never felt as though we were pressured into anything. It rained that day of our wedding and our ceremony had to be moved inside. The staff and our personal coordinator were AMAZING. They were very reassuring and went out of their way to make sure everything went smoothly. They have an awesome party with all of the couples from your season so that you can not only taste the food but see the venue all set up in different styles. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Reviewed on 20-07-2014
Andrea Lizewski (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-06-2014
We had heard nothing but wonderful things about the Publick House and they did a wonderful job on the reception. The hall was beautiful, food delicious, the wedding cake was wonderful, and the wait staff very good. The trouble was with our on site ceremony. We had many guests stuck in Mass Pike traffic and our wedding manager reassured us that we could push the ceremony start time up a half an hour until most of our guests arrived at no extra cost. However, she failed to communicate and coordinate this delayed start time with the other wedding manager, who was in charge of the other wedding occurring on the property in the tent, just a short distance away from the gazebo we were getting married at for an outdoor ceremony. We were right in the middle of our vows and the DJ from the other wedding started booming into the microphone the introductions for that wedding's bridal party. The whole time we were exchanging vows and our wedding bands, all we could hear, as well as our guests, was music and the DJ talking over the loud speaker for this other wedding. We put on a brave face and made it through the ceremony but the quality and specialness was certainly tarnished. We redid our vows under the trees on the hill afterwards, thanks to bridal party's suggestion. Our wedding manager was mortified and apologetic, claiming that she was radioing over to the other manager to get the DJ to stop, but the DJ refused. This same manager also said, at a later time, that her walkie talkie died, so whether the other DJ ever got the message or not, we don't know. We were refunded our $500 ceremony fee from the Publick House. They also let the bridal party drink for free for the whole reception, gave us no time limit on the hall, and paid for a pizza party afterwards. However, the damage was already done and I would have much rather paid for everything in full and had a flawless ceremony. It was one screw up on the Publick House's part, but a huge one and I wouldn't recommend anyone to have an outdoor ceremony there, especially if there is another wedding going on.
Reviewed on 07-07-2014
Wedding Date 22-06-2014
We had heard nothing but wonderful things about the Publick House and they did a wonderful job on the reception. The hall was beautiful, food delicious, the wedding cake was wonderful, and the wait staff very good. The trouble was with our on site ceremony. We had many guests stuck in Mass Pike traffic and our wedding manager reassured us that we could push the ceremony start time up a half an hour until most of our guests arrived at no extra cost. However, she failed to communicate and coordinate this delayed start time with the other wedding manager, who was in charge of the other wedding occurring on the property in the tent, just a short distance away from the gazebo we were getting married at for an outdoor ceremony. We were right in the middle of our vows and the DJ from the other wedding started booming into the microphone the introductions for that wedding's bridal party. The whole time we were exchanging vows and our wedding bands, all we could hear, as well as our guests, was music and the DJ talking over the loud speaker for this other wedding. We put on a brave face and made it through the ceremony but the quality and specialness was certainly tarnished. We redid our vows under the trees on the hill afterwards, thanks to bridal party's suggestion. Our wedding manager was mortified and apologetic, claiming that she was radioing over to the other manager to get the DJ to stop, but the DJ refused. This same manager also said, at a later time, that her walkie talkie died, so whether the other DJ ever got the message or not, we don't know. We were refunded our $500 ceremony fee from the Publick House. They also let the bridal party drink for free for the whole reception, gave us no time limit on the hall, and paid for a pizza party afterwards. However, the damage was already done and I would have much rather paid for everything in full and had a flawless ceremony. It was one screw up on the Publick House's part, but a huge one and I wouldn't recommend anyone to have an outdoor ceremony there, especially if there is another wedding going on.
Reviewed on 07-07-2014
Angela Morton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-06-2014
My husband and I were very happy that we chose the Publick House for our wedding. We felt they offered good value for money. Their service was excellent and the staff made the whole process easy and stress-free for us. The tasting event was excellently done. I'd highly recommend this venue (and the bacon bar!) to anyone.
Reviewed on 01-07-2014
Wedding Date 13-06-2014
My husband and I were very happy that we chose the Publick House for our wedding. We felt they offered good value for money. Their service was excellent and the staff made the whole process easy and stress-free for us. The tasting event was excellently done. I'd highly recommend this venue (and the bacon bar!) to anyone.
Reviewed on 01-07-2014
Pamela Glennon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-04-2014
The Publick House served as my reception venue, caterer, and bakery. I was impressed with how well the reception was run and for the most part went extremely well. There were some minor snafus as expected, but were handled quite well by the staff. Paige Hall is gorgeous. The food is amazing and I loved my cake!
Reviewed on 22-05-2014
Wedding Date 26-04-2014
The Publick House served as my reception venue, caterer, and bakery. I was impressed with how well the reception was run and for the most part went extremely well. There were some minor snafus as expected, but were handled quite well by the staff. Paige Hall is gorgeous. The food is amazing and I loved my cake!
Reviewed on 22-05-2014
Jennifer (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-04-2014
We chose to do a BBQ buffet, to keep things semi casual and fun. The room was wonderful and matched the country style theme of our wedding. The food was delicious. I did have some trouble getting in touch with them and I was never really sure who was \"in charge\" of our event. I received emails from multiple people. I also was constantly asking when things were due. All my other vendors would send me reminders (knowing that things get crazy and you may forget due dates)! I felt like I was constantly bugging them for information. Over all it was a great location and good food, but I'm not sure I would use them again. My guests did enjoy themselves though.
Reviewed on 04-05-2014
Wedding Date 11-04-2014
We chose to do a BBQ buffet, to keep things semi casual and fun. The room was wonderful and matched the country style theme of our wedding. The food was delicious. I did have some trouble getting in touch with them and I was never really sure who was \"in charge\" of our event. I received emails from multiple people. I also was constantly asking when things were due. All my other vendors would send me reminders (knowing that things get crazy and you may forget due dates)! I felt like I was constantly bugging them for information. Over all it was a great location and good food, but I'm not sure I would use them again. My guests did enjoy themselves though.
Reviewed on 04-05-2014
Kelly Wilburn (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-01-2014
I fell in love with the Publick House due to its lofted ceilings and exposed beams. The staff was very helpful and the packages offered were very reasonably priced for all that is included. I'm only giving a four star rating because some details were lacking the day of. None of our guests knew of these small details but I did. So, a beautiful venue, delicious food, friendly staff, the list of positives can go on. I'd give a four and a half rating if possible. Definitely a venue to consider.
Reviewed on 03-02-2014
Wedding Date 19-01-2014
I fell in love with the Publick House due to its lofted ceilings and exposed beams. The staff was very helpful and the packages offered were very reasonably priced for all that is included. I'm only giving a four star rating because some details were lacking the day of. None of our guests knew of these small details but I did. So, a beautiful venue, delicious food, friendly staff, the list of positives can go on. I'd give a four and a half rating if possible. Definitely a venue to consider.
Reviewed on 03-02-2014
Tina McAuliffe (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-12-2013
I cannot say enough good things about the Publick House. Each member of staff my husband and I worked with were so wonderful! Very responsive, knowledgeable and willing to help us with any questions or issues we had. And trust me, I ALWAYS had questions. They never tried to upsell us - they knew our budget and respected it but made sure we got everything we could out of it! I felt like through the wedding planning process, I developed new friends throughout my communications with everyone! Cathy, Lisa, Laura and Shauna were wonderful through the planning process! Then wedding day, the manager, Kris was fantastic. She and my bridal assistant, Allie were such a delight. Always with us for whatever we needed each step of the way. We were well aware that they do over 150 weddings a year but we TRULY felt like we were THE ONLY one - that is not an easy task. We held our wedding just after Christmas and I cannot even describe how beautiful the decor was. It was breathtaking. Our guests were absolutely amazed. It was also a WONDERFUL coincidence that the color scheme they chose this year matched our wedding colors. It couldn't have been more perfect. It rained so hard on our wedding day and initially I was disappointed knowing what the forecast was in store as we wanted some outdoor shots BUT fortunately the Publick House is so unique with numerous locations to take pictures - we got some amazing photos. The food was unreal! It was unreal at our tasting and the same the day of the wedding. We also asked for a funfetti cake. Probably the best cake I have ever had. At the end of the night we rented the cottage for our after party. Talk about a perfect spot to have your guests come to unwind and keep the party going. It had EVERYTHING you need - They just updated the decor and furniture too. We were so lucky. We received so much great feedback from our guests on how amazing our wedding was and most of that is because of everything that happened at Publick House.
Reviewed on 03-02-2014
Wedding Date 29-12-2013
I cannot say enough good things about the Publick House. Each member of staff my husband and I worked with were so wonderful! Very responsive, knowledgeable and willing to help us with any questions or issues we had. And trust me, I ALWAYS had questions. They never tried to upsell us - they knew our budget and respected it but made sure we got everything we could out of it! I felt like through the wedding planning process, I developed new friends throughout my communications with everyone! Cathy, Lisa, Laura and Shauna were wonderful through the planning process! Then wedding day, the manager, Kris was fantastic. She and my bridal assistant, Allie were such a delight. Always with us for whatever we needed each step of the way. We were well aware that they do over 150 weddings a year but we TRULY felt like we were THE ONLY one - that is not an easy task. We held our wedding just after Christmas and I cannot even describe how beautiful the decor was. It was breathtaking. Our guests were absolutely amazed. It was also a WONDERFUL coincidence that the color scheme they chose this year matched our wedding colors. It couldn't have been more perfect. It rained so hard on our wedding day and initially I was disappointed knowing what the forecast was in store as we wanted some outdoor shots BUT fortunately the Publick House is so unique with numerous locations to take pictures - we got some amazing photos. The food was unreal! It was unreal at our tasting and the same the day of the wedding. We also asked for a funfetti cake. Probably the best cake I have ever had. At the end of the night we rented the cottage for our after party. Talk about a perfect spot to have your guests come to unwind and keep the party going. It had EVERYTHING you need - They just updated the decor and furniture too. We were so lucky. We received so much great feedback from our guests on how amazing our wedding was and most of that is because of everything that happened at Publick House.
Reviewed on 03-02-2014
Paloma Ferreira (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-11-2013
We used the Publick House (PH) for our Cocktail Hour and Reception venue and they absolutely amazing. From the moment we decided on the PH I knew it was going to be awesome. Everyone is so attentive and helpful. I had lots of questions and they were great about emailing my answers right back. Our wedding day turned out just as planned. Every single detail we went over at our Final Appointment came true at our special day! I couldn't ask for anything more. Thank you!
Reviewed on 09-12-2013
Wedding Date 23-11-2013
We used the Publick House (PH) for our Cocktail Hour and Reception venue and they absolutely amazing. From the moment we decided on the PH I knew it was going to be awesome. Everyone is so attentive and helpful. I had lots of questions and they were great about emailing my answers right back. Our wedding day turned out just as planned. Every single detail we went over at our Final Appointment came true at our special day! I couldn't ask for anything more. Thank you!
Reviewed on 09-12-2013
Lauren Hanna (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-10-2013
Publick house knows what they are doing!\rI am Type-A personality and have trouble letting people take control. They totally took my vision and instructions for every detail and made it all come to life. They did an amazing job!!\rand it is a gorgeous venue- loved Paige hall for my country rustic wedding!! and the turkey dinner is to die for!
Reviewed on 14-11-2013
Wedding Date 18-10-2013
Publick house knows what they are doing!\rI am Type-A personality and have trouble letting people take control. They totally took my vision and instructions for every detail and made it all come to life. They did an amazing job!!\rand it is a gorgeous venue- loved Paige hall for my country rustic wedding!! and the turkey dinner is to die for!
Reviewed on 14-11-2013
Anna Brunelle (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-09-2013
We had our wedding at the Publick House back in September and it was everything we could have hoped for and more. We were in such great hands from the moment we reserved our date last year. We were planning from out of state and Sturbridge was a location that was \"equally inconvenient\" to all of our guests. It was basically a mini destination wedding. We got so many complements from our guests about this venue. For one thing, it has so much New England charm, and the grounds are gorgeous and the perfect backdrop for festivities and photos. It's also convenient for overnight guests - the motel rooms aren't fancy but it was perfect for our friends who are in their mid-20s.. not only are they affordable, we also felt like we were on a college campus with the quad-like set up. Great opportunity for after-partying. The historic inn housed our parents and grandparents, and other family and friends, and we also had a couple of room blocks at other area hotels. We felt lucky to find a venue with so much character that is also a bit of a one stop shop - the food, tent accessories, and cake for example were all included in the price, which is reasonable to begin with. It was both a great value and really convenient since we didn't have to shop around for other vendors for these elements. Another thing our guests raved about was the food. I think oftentimes the food is just so-so at weddings but because the Publick House is a restaurant too, the food was fantastic. The day of the wedding was low-stress because our coordinator was on top of everything. Really it was seamless and it was all thanks to the Publick House and it's awesome staff. Thank you, Publick House, for an amazing experience and a special day that I will never forget!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2013
Wedding Date 20-09-2013
We had our wedding at the Publick House back in September and it was everything we could have hoped for and more. We were in such great hands from the moment we reserved our date last year. We were planning from out of state and Sturbridge was a location that was \"equally inconvenient\" to all of our guests. It was basically a mini destination wedding. We got so many complements from our guests about this venue. For one thing, it has so much New England charm, and the grounds are gorgeous and the perfect backdrop for festivities and photos. It's also convenient for overnight guests - the motel rooms aren't fancy but it was perfect for our friends who are in their mid-20s.. not only are they affordable, we also felt like we were on a college campus with the quad-like set up. Great opportunity for after-partying. The historic inn housed our parents and grandparents, and other family and friends, and we also had a couple of room blocks at other area hotels. We felt lucky to find a venue with so much character that is also a bit of a one stop shop - the food, tent accessories, and cake for example were all included in the price, which is reasonable to begin with. It was both a great value and really convenient since we didn't have to shop around for other vendors for these elements. Another thing our guests raved about was the food. I think oftentimes the food is just so-so at weddings but because the Publick House is a restaurant too, the food was fantastic. The day of the wedding was low-stress because our coordinator was on top of everything. Really it was seamless and it was all thanks to the Publick House and it's awesome staff. Thank you, Publick House, for an amazing experience and a special day that I will never forget!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2013
Sara Frawley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-08-2013
We were SO pleased with our wedding at the Publick House on August 24, 2013. We had a Saturday evening wedding at the hillside gazebo with the reception indoors at Paige Hall.\r\rFrom start to finish, they were professional, organized, and detail-oriented. They guided us throughout the planning and made the process as painless as it could be. They answered many questions and gave us guidance as needed as well as helping us to customize details that were important to us.\r\rThe location is easy to get to and the venue is beautiful. The landscaping and whole feel of the inn is just lovely for a wedding. The staff was exceptional - the event planners, wait staff, and other staff working on site were welcoming, professional, and helpful. On the day of our wedding, we had so little stress and felt so well taken care of.\r\rThe food was fantastic. We had our cake made in-house - was delicious. We also used some of their vendor recommendations and were pleased with the results.\r\rWe also had many of our guests stay on-site; I think we had 48 rooms booked. This made the weekend even more fun - to have family and friends all around us, enjoying the venue.\r\rMany of our guests gave rave reviews about the event. We highly recommend the Publick House as a wedding venue!
Reviewed on 12-09-2013
Wedding Date 24-08-2013
We were SO pleased with our wedding at the Publick House on August 24, 2013. We had a Saturday evening wedding at the hillside gazebo with the reception indoors at Paige Hall.\r\rFrom start to finish, they were professional, organized, and detail-oriented. They guided us throughout the planning and made the process as painless as it could be. They answered many questions and gave us guidance as needed as well as helping us to customize details that were important to us.\r\rThe location is easy to get to and the venue is beautiful. The landscaping and whole feel of the inn is just lovely for a wedding. The staff was exceptional - the event planners, wait staff, and other staff working on site were welcoming, professional, and helpful. On the day of our wedding, we had so little stress and felt so well taken care of.\r\rThe food was fantastic. We had our cake made in-house - was delicious. We also used some of their vendor recommendations and were pleased with the results.\r\rWe also had many of our guests stay on-site; I think we had 48 rooms booked. This made the weekend even more fun - to have family and friends all around us, enjoying the venue.\r\rMany of our guests gave rave reviews about the event. We highly recommend the Publick House as a wedding venue!
Reviewed on 12-09-2013
Jilian Parzych (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-06-2013
My fiance and I chose the Publick House as our wedding venue because I am from Sturbridge and we were married at a church nearby. \r\rFrom the beginning, working with Cathy was wonderful. She was direct but genuinely excited for us and we never felt like she was just trying to 'sell' extra services to us. She was always available to answer questions by email or phone. She was great. \r\rThere are a few things that came up on the day-of that might be significant to mention. We decided to do an open bar cocktail hour and when my bridesmaids arrived at the Publick House, they were promptly carded before they could be served. I understand that they are trying to abide by the law (very important) but I would have appreciated a heads-up ahead of time because a lot of them did not have their IDs - they were wearing a dress with no pockets (and not one of them was younger than 26). All of the bridesmaids had been carded at the rehearsal dinner the night before as well, so it would have been nice for them to be a bit more flexible. My bridesmaids ended up not getting a drink during the cocktail hour because of this (they were unable to go into the inn because we were taking pictures). My husband and I also had a 'bridal assistant' with our drinks and appetizers and such but when we entered the hospitality room, the platters had not been refreshed and we needed to request food because we were starving. We ended up getting the food really quickly to their credit once we requested it.\r\rWe also ended up being served a completely different side dish than what we asked for. No problem whatsoever but would have liked a heads-up from the staff before the meal if such a big change was necessary. \r\rOther than those (VERY SMALL) things, we were absolutely thrilled with the Publick House. They ended up giving us an extra half hour during the reception because our guests were having such an awesome time at the end of the night. We loved the garden tent and the setting was absolutely beautiful. The cake was also delicious.\r\r
Reviewed on 09-09-2013
Wedding Date 08-06-2013
My fiance and I chose the Publick House as our wedding venue because I am from Sturbridge and we were married at a church nearby. \r\rFrom the beginning, working with Cathy was wonderful. She was direct but genuinely excited for us and we never felt like she was just trying to 'sell' extra services to us. She was always available to answer questions by email or phone. She was great. \r\rThere are a few things that came up on the day-of that might be significant to mention. We decided to do an open bar cocktail hour and when my bridesmaids arrived at the Publick House, they were promptly carded before they could be served. I understand that they are trying to abide by the law (very important) but I would have appreciated a heads-up ahead of time because a lot of them did not have their IDs - they were wearing a dress with no pockets (and not one of them was younger than 26). All of the bridesmaids had been carded at the rehearsal dinner the night before as well, so it would have been nice for them to be a bit more flexible. My bridesmaids ended up not getting a drink during the cocktail hour because of this (they were unable to go into the inn because we were taking pictures). My husband and I also had a 'bridal assistant' with our drinks and appetizers and such but when we entered the hospitality room, the platters had not been refreshed and we needed to request food because we were starving. We ended up getting the food really quickly to their credit once we requested it.\r\rWe also ended up being served a completely different side dish than what we asked for. No problem whatsoever but would have liked a heads-up from the staff before the meal if such a big change was necessary. \r\rOther than those (VERY SMALL) things, we were absolutely thrilled with the Publick House. They ended up giving us an extra half hour during the reception because our guests were having such an awesome time at the end of the night. We loved the garden tent and the setting was absolutely beautiful. The cake was also delicious.\r\r
Reviewed on 09-09-2013
Lindsay Andrus (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2013
The Publick House was wonderful. Super responsive during the planning process. Their package included so much and made planning easy. There was always someone there to help throughout our wedding day, too. The food was great - we had the salmon, lemon chicken and veggie risotto. Definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 30-08-2013
Wedding Date 03-08-2013
The Publick House was wonderful. Super responsive during the planning process. Their package included so much and made planning easy. There was always someone there to help throughout our wedding day, too. The food was great - we had the salmon, lemon chicken and veggie risotto. Definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 30-08-2013
Mikhala O'Donnell (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-05-2013
We used the innkeeper's package, and were impressed with the service and package.
Reviewed on 24-06-2013
Wedding Date 19-05-2013
We used the innkeeper's package, and were impressed with the service and package.
Reviewed on 24-06-2013
todd biggs (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-04-2013
No two weddings are every a like and everyone wants their wedding to be unique, elegant and a reflection of the people getting married on their special day. The initial challenge of picking a venue is knowing what kind of options exist and the best way to work through the options or sometimes called challenges. We met with the sales team on several occasions and talked much more over the phone and through email. Regardless of the situation, they provided a foundation by which we could build the framework of our wedding. First steps was picking a date and review pricing options. Each season is different and dates book fast during the spring, summer and fall. We chose a Sunday morning wedding and they accommodated us with a Friday night rehearsal dinner at a good price compared to local restaurants. Their system is setup such that they provide some level of wedding planning for us. They invited us to a food tasting event where we were able to taste and pick our h'ordeuvres, appetizers, entrees and wedding cake flavors. At this even we also were able to see many different layouts of decerations including table and seat covers, candle and floral arrangements as well as meet with florists, dj's and photographers. We met every few weeks until the week of our wedding in which we met twice to ensure we delivered all the decorations and ensured all other planning arrangements have been finalized. Since we chose a Sunday morning wedding they allowed us to stay the night before which was a concern in terms of room availability. This was not an issue and noise wasn't too bad. I can go on with more comments. The wedding planner was very nice and worked hard to ensure we had place for the rehearsal dinner. The wait staff for both the rehearsal dinner and during the cocktail hour and reception made everyone feel at home. The food was phenom as we had the vegetable lasagne - unique with asiago cheese, the orchard chicken with sausage stuffing and the Boston baked scrod. The wedding cake was also very moist and very tasty. We did three layers all with different flavors and fillings. This may all sound too good to be true. But we did this on a budget and they accommodated us for the budget we had without issue. They always responded as happy to help and we couldn't have been more pleased. Our total cost of service was just over $5K as we had a Winter Bliss package that had a few discounts in it for the off season wedding. Pricing included the rehearsal dinner and a few rooms for our friends and family. My only recommendation is ask questions and be patient while they work with you to build a package that you will be pleased with on your special day.
Reviewed on 01-05-2013
Wedding Date 14-04-2013
No two weddings are every a like and everyone wants their wedding to be unique, elegant and a reflection of the people getting married on their special day. The initial challenge of picking a venue is knowing what kind of options exist and the best way to work through the options or sometimes called challenges. We met with the sales team on several occasions and talked much more over the phone and through email. Regardless of the situation, they provided a foundation by which we could build the framework of our wedding. First steps was picking a date and review pricing options. Each season is different and dates book fast during the spring, summer and fall. We chose a Sunday morning wedding and they accommodated us with a Friday night rehearsal dinner at a good price compared to local restaurants. Their system is setup such that they provide some level of wedding planning for us. They invited us to a food tasting event where we were able to taste and pick our h'ordeuvres, appetizers, entrees and wedding cake flavors. At this even we also were able to see many different layouts of decerations including table and seat covers, candle and floral arrangements as well as meet with florists, dj's and photographers. We met every few weeks until the week of our wedding in which we met twice to ensure we delivered all the decorations and ensured all other planning arrangements have been finalized. Since we chose a Sunday morning wedding they allowed us to stay the night before which was a concern in terms of room availability. This was not an issue and noise wasn't too bad. I can go on with more comments. The wedding planner was very nice and worked hard to ensure we had place for the rehearsal dinner. The wait staff for both the rehearsal dinner and during the cocktail hour and reception made everyone feel at home. The food was phenom as we had the vegetable lasagne - unique with asiago cheese, the orchard chicken with sausage stuffing and the Boston baked scrod. The wedding cake was also very moist and very tasty. We did three layers all with different flavors and fillings. This may all sound too good to be true. But we did this on a budget and they accommodated us for the budget we had without issue. They always responded as happy to help and we couldn't have been more pleased. Our total cost of service was just over $5K as we had a Winter Bliss package that had a few discounts in it for the off season wedding. Pricing included the rehearsal dinner and a few rooms for our friends and family. My only recommendation is ask questions and be patient while they work with you to build a package that you will be pleased with on your special day.
Reviewed on 01-05-2013
Matt Albert (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-04-2013
The Publick House provided us with everything we could possibly want in a wedding venue. We used Paige Hall and the Historic Barn. With 165 guests it turned into a dance party and a side bar room, which worked perfectly for our crowd. The organization of the staff was incredible, they didn't miss a beat and made sure to tell us when our food was coming so we wouldn't forget to eat. They make the cake as well, delicious! I recommend the spice cake and the expresso mousse. When we got to our room (also included in the rental) they had left a fresh fruit basket for us, which was a pretty big deal considering how much dancing we had done.\r\rThe breakfast afterwards was also wonderful, used Ebenezer's Tavern. They had blueberry pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, pecan rolls (house specialty, DO NOT miss these).\r\rPeople have been raving for weeks about our wedding and many of the comments are directly related to the Publick House.
Reviewed on 30-04-2013
Wedding Date 13-04-2013
The Publick House provided us with everything we could possibly want in a wedding venue. We used Paige Hall and the Historic Barn. With 165 guests it turned into a dance party and a side bar room, which worked perfectly for our crowd. The organization of the staff was incredible, they didn't miss a beat and made sure to tell us when our food was coming so we wouldn't forget to eat. They make the cake as well, delicious! I recommend the spice cake and the expresso mousse. When we got to our room (also included in the rental) they had left a fresh fruit basket for us, which was a pretty big deal considering how much dancing we had done.\r\rThe breakfast afterwards was also wonderful, used Ebenezer's Tavern. They had blueberry pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, pecan rolls (house specialty, DO NOT miss these).\r\rPeople have been raving for weeks about our wedding and many of the comments are directly related to the Publick House.
Reviewed on 30-04-2013
Erin MacLean (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2011
Beautiful setting, great service, totally worth the money!!
Reviewed on 23-02-2013
Wedding Date 10-09-2011
Beautiful setting, great service, totally worth the money!!
Reviewed on 23-02-2013
Allyson Gill (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-01-2013
Our wedding cake was included in the cost of the venue and was made on site at the bakery at Publick House. All we did was find a picture of a cake we liked and they made it look just right. They also let us use different flavors for different layers. It tasted incredible!
Reviewed on 04-02-2013
Wedding Date 18-01-2013
Our wedding cake was included in the cost of the venue and was made on site at the bakery at Publick House. All we did was find a picture of a cake we liked and they made it look just right. They also let us use different flavors for different layers. It tasted incredible!
Reviewed on 04-02-2013
Pruett Cunningham (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-12-2012
My husband and I had our reception at the Publick House last month. I could not have been more pleased with every aspect of the Publick House. From beginning to end they were extremely helpful (I even changed my wedding date ahead by 6 months and they didn't even blink - they just moved everything ahead like it was no big deal!) On the day of the wedding (and also at the brunch we held the next morning) they were extremely attentive to us and to all of our guests. The food was delicous - I've received many compliments from our guests! I am excited for a weekend getaway to the Publick House too - we were in an awesome suite for our wedding night and we can't wait to stay there again. I can't say enough good things about Catherine and her whole staff who made what could have been a very stressful day into something so fun, relaxing and memorable. Thank you so much!
Reviewed on 25-01-2013
100 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.8 out of 5.0Wedding Date 29-12-2012
My husband and I had our reception at the Publick House last month. I could not have been more pleased with every aspect of the Publick House. From beginning to end they were extremely helpful (I even changed my wedding date ahead by 6 months and they didn't even blink - they just moved everything ahead like it was no big deal!) On the day of the wedding (and also at the brunch we held the next morning) they were extremely attentive to us and to all of our guests. The food was delicous - I've received many compliments from our guests! I am excited for a weekend getaway to the Publick House too - we were in an awesome suite for our wedding night and we can't wait to stay there again. I can't say enough good things about Catherine and her whole staff who made what could have been a very stressful day into something so fun, relaxing and memorable. Thank you so much!
Reviewed on 25-01-2013
Contact Info for Publick House Historic Inn
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| Publick House Historic Inn | |
| X (Twitter) | Publick House Historic Inn |
| Publick House Historic Inn | |
| Website | www.publickhouse.com |
| Phone | (508) 347-7323 |
| Address | 277 Main Street (Route 131), Sturbridge, MA, 01566 |
| sales@publickhouse.com |
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