Publick House Historic Inn

Updated January 26, 2024

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About This Vendor

The Publick House Historic Inn, located in the charming town of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, is the ultimate venue for your memorable New England wedding. Our wedding consultants will work with you to ensure your vision becomes a reality and your wedding day is more magical than you’ve ever imagined. Our wedding packages were created to ensure that the most important day of your life is how you always envisioned it would be! Our Romance Package includes the elegant Garden Tent for an outdoor spring, summer or fall wedding, to our wonderful winter weddings in Paige Hall that includes an abundance of romance and ambiance… The Publick House Historic Inn has been creating picturesque New England weddings for over 240 years. Magnificent open- hearth fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, antique colonial chandeliers, a magnificent tent and multiple outdoor ceremony spaces are just the beginning of a perfectly romantic reception. Whether you’re envisioning a traditional ceremony & reception, or a small private wedding celebration, Publick House provides the perfect romantic setting. You will be sharing one of the most important moments of your life with family and friends in an intimate and beautiful country setting. Unique and treasured memories will be created that hearts will remember for a lifetime. The Publick House is a full-service New England destination wedding venue, making it the perfect weekend retreat for your guests. From welcome gatherings and rehearsal dinners, to post-wedding celebrations and breakfast farewells, your guests will relish in the warmth of our history and Yankee hospitality.

Amenities & Details

Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet

Guest Capacity

Up to 250

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Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff

Settings

Ballroom, Barn, Historic Venue, Hotel, Restaurant, Tented, Trees

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Publick House Historic Inn Reviews

Julie Brown (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2022
A beautiful setting, excellent service, delicious food, and a place for everyone to stay and be together. We had the most beautiful wedding weekend and we truly appreciated the high-quality attention and service we received from the event staff.
Reviewed on 21-09-2022

Gina Kajano (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-11-2021
The Publick House was the most amazing venue! During our big day, the staff checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed and left us to celebrate later in the day. The food was amazing and everything was beautiful.
Reviewed on 11-11-2021

Allie Finlay (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2021
We had our wedding here this past weekend 9/25/21. From the day we booked the venue up until the wedding everything has been incredible. Our wedding coordinator Shauna was AMAZING. So responsive and easy to work with. Jon our banquet manager for the wedding weekend was absolutely incredible. He made sure everything went as we planned it and kept everything organized and on time. He even accommodated us for all the special things we wanted to have during our rehearsal dinner and the wedding. Lexie our wedding assistant was amazing as well. She drove us all around the venue with the golf cart and was there for whatever we needed the whole weekend. The bartender Tammy for our rehearsal dinner could not have been more perfect. We were a large loud party and she fit right in with us. She even stopped by our wedding the next day when she wasn’t even working the event! Every member of our family/friends could not say enough about the grounds, staff and the food throughout the entire weekend. Highly recommend this place for a wedding, event, or a special family dinner!
Reviewed on 29-09-2021

Travis Marciniak (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-05-2021
We hired Publick House as our wedding venue pre-Covid pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, we were in contact with them asking questions and getting updates about local regulations since we do not live in the area. While this uncertainty was stressful for everyone, Shauna and Connie were helpful in answering all of our questions. For the event, they offered a variety of ceremony and reception settings which we appreciated as well as an extremely customizable menu of add-ons including the Bacon Bar at our cocktail hour that was a huge hit! The day of, we were provided with a suite for the wedding party to rest in before the ceremony which helped greatly with organizing the entrances. The staff who set up our reception did a great job of following the instructions and demonstration pictures that we provided and the waitstaff was very professional. Throughout our wedding weekend, Seamus, John, and Fee were highly attentive and helpful in making sure that everything was in place to make our wedding day exactly what we had planned. We also appreciated the Publick House's extreme flexibility in terms of dietary restrictions. We loved that guests had the option to stay on site, and it made the whole event feel like a getaway with family and friends!
Reviewed on 09-07-2021

Amanda Knox (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2021
We planned our wedding with the Publick House pre-pandemic... then, of course, we postponed. They provided outstanding customer service throughout the entire process. On our wedding day, we had over 4 coordinators ensuring that our day went off without any problems. The food is excellent as is the presentation, and the on-site bakery is equally as fantastic. Book here. You won't be disappointed.
Reviewed on 05-07-2021

Alicia Cleveland (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-06-2021
My husband and I booked with the Publick House in June of 2019 for our June 2021 wedding. We had attended weddings here as guests in the past and are frequent diners at the restaurant.From the start Shauna and Cathy were available and all ears. They were always available to answer my constant emails over the 2 years, especially when COVID hit and we weren’t sure what may happen. My husband and I kept with our date and as March of 2021 came, we felt better. Cathy was responsive and attentive and always got back to me. We had an amazing tasting event, with COVID precautions, and felt great for our big day. Cathy worked with us to finalize details and on our final walk through, we met our INCREDIBLE event manager, Seamus.I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Seamus, my bridal assistant Felicia, and the events team. Seamus was with us from Friday to Sunday at our rehearsal dinner and welcome event, our wedding day, and our post wedding brunch. He was incredibly helpful, sincere, and made sure everything went smoothly. As a bride who has worked in events in the past, he made me feel so calm and confident in his team. They brought our vision to life and did it with a smile. I honestly cannot sing enough praise to Seamus, Felicia, and the entire weekend team.Now to lodging. We picked Publick House because of everything on site. Not only is the food amazing here, but the lodging is, too. Michelle, Carol, and team are also incredibly amazing. As COVID changed so much for businesses, their lodging department has continued to persevere. They were always so responsive to my weekly emails for room block updates and calls the weeks leading up to the wedding. Our wedding weekend was also amazing. We had 30+ rooms that our guests booked and they were accommodating to requests for rooms close to each other, handing out our welcome bags, and helping with anything that came up in rooms. We are so thankful for their accommodations!
Reviewed on 22-06-2021

Jessie Tobert (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-06-2021
They did everything we could ask and more to be helpful (including boxing extra food and finding me masking tape at the last minute to fix a shoe!)
Reviewed on 16-06-2021

Becky Liebal (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-07-2020
We chose The Publick House for our wedding because of its accommodations and amenities for our guests, classic New England style, and expertise. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, they worked with us and maintained the professionalism we noticed from the beginning. Shauna Dandy listened to us at each meeting and collaborated with us to maintain as much as we could of our original plan. They staffed the event so our guests had food and drinks throughout cocktail hour and the reception while maintaining social distance and they allowed us to assign seats at the ceremony just days before. Anthony, our day of coordinator, had a positive attitude each time we met him, checked in with us throughout the day, and was so accommodating. Our guests were impressed from start to finish and everyone was safe. We are so happy The Publick House helped us to keep our original plan and make it a wonderful day!
Reviewed on 13-08-2020

Danielle McMaster (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-07-2020
The staff at the Publick House have been nothing short of amazing to work with! They were so helpful and professional every step of the way!
Reviewed on 27-07-2020

Kelley McDonough (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-02-2020
The Publick House was simply tremendous from start to finish! They coordinated every detail and made it so I had no worries or stress on my wedding day. There was another wedding happening in the morning before mine and I never would have known it. Staff members introduced themselves to me early in the day and checked in often to ensure all was going well and that I didn’t need anything. All I had to worry about was getting ready and they did all the rest. They had me drop off all decor, favors, etc earlier in the week and they set everything up and cleaned it up as well. All the food was wonderful and our guests were very pleased with their meals and cake. Cathy and Anthony S coordinated everything flawlessly and the day went without a hitch thanks to them!
Reviewed on 21-03-2020

Amanda Barudin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-01-2020
This place is amazing! From day one to the days after everyone is so professional, friendly and thorough. Cathy O’Brien is awesome! She is so responsive, helpful, accommodating and wonderful (I really can’t say enough about how great she is). She helped plan both our rehearsal dinner and wedding day and everything went smooth and as planned. Our event coordinator, Allison DeFazio, was with us for both nights as well and she was outstanding! She ran through everything the night before and on the wedding day, she really made sure everything went smoothly and as planned. Rachel Lee, the wedding assistant was also outstanding. She was so sweet and made sure we always had what we needed. The event staff was exceptional. The bartenders and servers were so fun and on point! I truly can’t say enough about this place, our day was perfect and exactly what we wanted. We will miss working with all these great people.
Reviewed on 06-01-2020

Isabelle Hansen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2019
We had the perfect day. Planning was a breeze and totally easy, there was help the whole way along. The day of was a dream, our day of coordinator, Anthony was beyond fantastic, I cannot say enough about him. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful everything was. Food and cake were great and I am VERY particular. Overall it was a dream day come true.
Reviewed on 30-12-2019

Jordan Russell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-11-2019
The Publick House was everything we could have wanted: the staff was knowledgeable and friendly, the food was delicious, and the ambiance was gorgeous. Every one of our guests was amazed at how beautiful everything looked. We were so happy to work with two coordinators that really knew their way around a wedding and were still so willing to adjust and accommodate for our needs. We can't wait to go back to celebrate our anniversary.
Reviewed on 05-12-2019

Paige Wetzel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2019
My husband and I got married here in April and we picked the perfect place with the Publick House. We had a lot of people coming from out of town and several older people with limited mobility. Since guests could stay right on-site and get to the ceremony/reception in Paige Hall easily, it made the day go smoothly for everyone. The staff at the Publick House were so helpful and accommodating, they answered all my questions promptly and helped me think of things that might have been forgotten. We also loved having the option to do the ceremony indoors or outdoors, which was good because it ended up being quite a chilly weekend for the end of April! The food was also great (we opted for the breakfast buffet and had no regrets). It's great that everything is in-house, between the staff and catering and the cake and the set-up, it made the day so much more enjoyable to not coordinate with a billion different vendors. I cannot recommend this venue highly enough, especially for people in the Boston area looking for something affordable/good value, but a beautiful venue space.
Reviewed on 16-11-2019

Michaela Papa (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2019
For countless reasons, The Publick House was an incredible place to have our October wedding. The lodging on site made everything super easy for everybody attending our wedding, many coming in from out of state. The rooms were convenient, clean, and charming. The food (tasting, rehearsal dinner, wedding) was all great and the chefs were a dream to work with. We did an entirely vegetarian wedding and they worked with us every step of the way. They even made meals for people with allergies a breeze. The cake(s) were fantastic. Everybody at Publick House was so accommodating and wonderful to work with. Amber helped us every step of the way and our day-of wedding coordinators Paige and Allison were TRULY INCREDIBLE. We didn't worry about anything. Any issue that arose, no matter how small, was immediately taken care of! We became hungry before the ceremony and after photos and knew we couldn't make it to cocktail hour and Allison literally delivered us a sleeve of crackers and waters and then drove us in a golf cart to sit down before the ceremony. I cannot recommend Publick House and their staff (and cake!) highly enough.
Reviewed on 13-11-2019

Danielle McGlone (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2019
The Publick House- Sturbridge; I absolutely loved them! they made planning so easy. The tasting event was fun and food was amazing! They did the cake as well and we were told from guests it was the best cake they've ever had. They also provided our vegan guests with a vegan dessert. Their coordinator and day of assistants were a dream! the timing of everything was amazing and right on the dot. they even coordinated with us how we were going to go around to our guests and eat dinner which was perfect and we got to eat our food hot without any interruptions. They decorated everything exactly how I wanted as well and I literally cried when I walked into the reception area as they brought me in to cool off and refresh before my ceremony- which was amazing as well because I got to be alone for the first time that day and just take everything in. I felt like they really timed everything so well that nothing felt rushed and we truly got to enjoy every single minute. Lodging is on site and super convenient for guests!
Reviewed on 21-10-2019

John Snyder (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2019
We had the best experience imaginable at the Publick House for our end-of-summer wedding. We recommend it as highly as possible. From the moment we toured the grounds with one of the amazing wedding staff, we knew this was the right place for us. There are so many gorgeous and thoughtful touches—the variety of guest rooms, the ever-changing but always stunning landscaping, the Cottage for post-wedding hangout, and the incredible venues onsite. The planning process was made so much easier by the wedding staff. I’ve told so many people how amazing it was to feel less stressed out after each detail appointment, because the staff were so competent and friendly. They were easygoing about things that we wanted to do differently, and they always had a great suggestion for things we weren’t sure about. I was particularly touched by their flexibility with my dietary restrictions at every step of the process, which included bringing me an individual assortment of meals to try on a literal silver platter at the tasting night. On the day of, everyone was so unbelievably kind. They were present whenever we needed something and then seemed to melt away for the more personal moments. Our considerable array of family and friends told us all weekend (and in the weekends since!) how great of a time they had taking over the Publick House for that weekend. They made our day so special, and we could not be more grateful.
Reviewed on 12-10-2019

Lisa Vass (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2019
I couldn’t have asked for better. The staff was amazing. My guest said the food was great. Even with a little rain everything was great
Reviewed on 09-10-2019

Colleen Taylor (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating

We had the absolute best wedding day at Publick House! The team was so easy to work with and made our wedding day completely stress free. We loved the convenience of on site accommodations for guests, the beautiful meadow ceremony area, the atmosphere of the garden tent reception, and super fun after party in the cottage. The grounds are so well maintained with many flower beds. The food and choices are excellent. We continue to receive so many compliments about our wedding venue and we couldn’t recommend Publick House enough!
Reviewed on 24-08-2019

Lisa Phung (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2019
Overall, we had a wonderful experience at the Publick House for our ceremony and reception. We received many compliments from our guests about the cocktail hour (everyone loved the lobster rolls), their ability to accommodate guests with food sensitivities and allergies such as providing gluten free guests with rice crackers and gluten free rolls, and their prices were very reasonable. It was a pleasure working with Shauna and Jon. They were were approachable, responsive to our needs, and were able to carry out our wedding vision.
Reviewed on 14-07-2019

Jess Thibault (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-04-2019
We cannot say enough about the excellent service at Publick House. You can tell by the service they provide that they are experienced in hosting weddings. It is as if our wedding meant just as much to them as it did to us. We felt like their highest priority. We got married in April in Paige Hall and everything went perfectly. We had many family members from out of town and it was reassuring that everyone could stay right on-site. We hosted our rehearsal dinner, wedding, and day-after brunch at Publick House, and the service never wavered. We worked with Shauna leading up to the wedding and Anthony the day of and the transition was seamless. It was like Anthony had been working with us the entire time. Shauna responded quickly to every email and phone call. She was extremely accommodating, and with Anthony's help made sure our day went exactly as we wanted it to. On the day of the wedding, some family ate lunch at the Tavern. For some reason, service took much longer than usual. When Anthony got wind of it, he made sure to that we were compensated. We received so many compliments from family and friends about the service, food and cake! We look forward to returning every year to celebrate on our anniversary!
Reviewed on 11-07-2019

Haley Hitchings (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-06-2019
Perfect place for ceremony, reception and hotel all on site. Anthony was amazing and help to coordinate all our needs the day of.
Reviewed on 09-07-2019

Erin Dolan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-06-2019
The Publick House gets all of the stars. The Publick House offers so many perks even before we get into how incredible their staff was to work with. It is a one stop shop in the fullest sense of the phrase. They offer lodging for guests, multiple ceremony and reception location options, all of the catering details and an on-site salon for getting ready for the bride and bridesmaids. We supplied the friends and family, and the Publick House did the rest. Shauna was helpful and responsive and not annoyed by my hundreds of emails and questions during the planning process. She was great day-of as well. During the day, Anthony and Jenn took care of my every need and even calmed me down a bit when a strong thunderstorm rolled in 45 minutes before go-time for my outdoor ceremony. The staff at the front desk was wonderful- handing out welcome bags, moving friends into upgraded rooms and helping with a lost phone for the next day. Even the staff at the on-site pub were gracious and helpful when my post-rehearsal party came stumbling in and drank them out of house and home on Friday night.It was the most perfect day that could have ever happened. The Publick House staff was amazing from start to end. I cannot speak highly enough of them. Definitely get married here.
Reviewed on 01-07-2019

Angela V (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-05-2019
I cannot say enough great things about the Publick House. The venue is absolutely perfect, guests can stay on site, they cater the food and make the cake and we even had our rehearsal dinner right there! All of this is only made better by the fantastic staff. They were so well organized and we had a contact to help us with everything throughout the weekend. The wedding coordinator was very responsive and helpful with any questions we had during the whole process. Our entire wedding weekend went smoothly, we are so grateful to the Publick House for making our wedding perfect!
Reviewed on 24-06-2019

Kayla Manzi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-04-2019
The Publick House was undoubtedly the best choice we made during our wedding planning journey. They are so experienced in putting on weddings and it is easy to tell in how efficient, easy, and fun they make the planning process. They truly think of every detail so that on the day of you have nothing to worry about! Now when it comes to the day of.... that's where they truly shine. They're banquet manager Anthony and his colleague Rachel were unbelievable! We have a tornado warning and flash flood watch the whole day of our wedding but with their help, I barely even noticed. They showed up almost as soon as you had thought \"I wish we had an umbrella\" with 3! They helped with a plan B for photographs when outside clearly wasn't going to work out. They showed up with appetizers when they whole wedding party was starving after the ceremony. I cannot say enough good things about them and how much they went above and beyond. Not to mention the whole team transformed Paige Hall to look even better than what I could have imagined. Go with the Publick House and you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 22-05-2019

Rachael Barber (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
The Publick House was an amazing wedding venue. Anthony the banquet manager and Julie the bridal assistant worked with us the day of the wedding and were very attentive, kind, and helped make the day run super smooth and as perfect as could be. I would definitely recommend requesting those two as the people you have by your side on your big day. I couldn't have asked for a better day! The food was amazing and we got tons of compliments on both the venue and food. Definitely go with the florist Michele Bernard that they recommend; she was amazing and knows the venue really well. The chefs at the Publick House are also great at accommodating food allergies and I felt very safe on my wedding day having a nut/sesame allergy. They took great care of us and our guests. Thank you Publick House for helping make our big day perfect!
Reviewed on 22-02-2019

Alexandria Mendes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2018
We held our wedding at the Publick House on 12/31/18. They were fantastic! Everything was just how we imagined it. They were very accommodating and easy to work with. Guests could not get over how delicious their dinner was-and not to mention the cake! Everyone we worked with was awesome and made the day so special! I highly recommend using the Publick House
Reviewed on 14-01-2019

Nick Cinea (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-12-2018
Let me start by saying The Publick House surpassed all expectations and did an A+ job on our wedding day. My wife and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. We visited the Publick House for Thanksgiving dinner in 2017 and fell in love with the venue and its staff. We were impressed by how accommodating, friendly and hard-working all the staff members were; and we loved the food and famous sticky buns. We knew right away that the Publick House was where we wanted our winter wedding to be.The Publick House is especially beautiful with its winter décor! From the Christmas tree and string lights in Paige Hall to the snowflakes hanging in the barn, the setting is mesmerizing and beautiful!Now back to the staff: they were incredible to work with! Everyone from management to servers went out of their way to make sure we and our guests were taken care of. The Publick House also works to make wedding planning easier for couples by providing optional oil lamp centerpieces and the wedding cake. We can’t say enough positive things about our wedding day at the Publick House. Our family and friends loved the Publick House just as much and we do. My wife and I have already decided to make it a tradition to return to the Publick House every year on our anniversary!
Reviewed on 04-01-2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stephanie Wilson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-12-2015
I would recommend this venue for everyone. My husband and I had an 83 day engagement, the Publick House was extremely helpful and made our wedding day perfect. The venue is rustic, yet elegant. We were married on December 27th so all the holiday decorations were still up including a giant christmas tree in paige hall, it was beautiful. Included in the package is the cake (A++ from their bakery), guest book, champagne flutes, cake knife, along with other small optional details. The food was phenomenal as well as the staff! We had the perfect day!
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

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

Erin Munsch (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-07-2015
We got married in the Garden Tent in July and I can't even begin to describe how perfect everything was. From all of the planning with Lisa, to working closely the day of with Chris and Paige, everything was amazing! Multiple guests told us how it was the best wedding they had ever been to. The food was great, the atmosphere was beautiful, and everyone at the Publick House went above and beyond to make sure the day went smooth and to also make all of my visions come alive.
Reviewed on 28-08-2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tina McAuliffe (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-12-2013
Our wedding cake was absolutely delicious, made by Publick House. It was included in our wedding package so I expected it to be good...but it was absolutely outstanding!! I love funfetti cake and had asked if that was something they could do. They said absolutely the no problem. We have a video of our wedding and I am feeding cake to my husband. After he gives me the piece, I am on camera saying \"WOW! That is delicious!!\". Not to mention, the cake was stunning! We had a funfetti cake with buttercream frosting and snowflake decoration. It was breathtaking!! I surely hope our cake is in great condition a year from now when we celebrate our one year anniversary! I can't wait to have another piece! I would recommend Publick House bakery to anyone purchasing a wedding cake.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Matt Albert (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-04-2013
We used The Publick Hosue for our wedding and the cake is included in the rental. They did a 4 tier square cake, 3 layers spice cake, 1 chocolate with espresso mousse and vanilla butter cream. It was as delicious as it sounds and then some. The cake was soft and moist, and they serve each piece with a chocolate dipped strawberry. We wanted it designed like a Tudor style house, so we sent the bakery picture examples and they turned out a gorgeous design. I would upload a picture if I could!
Reviewed on 30-04-2013

Erin MacLean (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2011
In house bakery did my wedding cake. It was AMAZING. There were 4 layers, 4 different flavors, same frosting..... and to die for. Worst regret of my wedding was not saving any cake. I didn't like the idea of eating cake a year later on my anniversary, so we opted to have the whole cake cut and served. Well, let me tell you, I would have loved to have a slice the day after our honeymoon!!
Reviewed on 23-02-2013

Allyson Gill (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-01-2013
We had an amazing experience with Publick House. Everything leading up to the wedding day was so easy to plan with them and our special day went off without a hitch.
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

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