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The Inn at Longshore was the perfect wedding venue, and we truly could not have asked for a better experience. From the beautiful setting to the seamless flow of the day, everything was absolutely incredible. The entire event felt effortless and well-orchestrated, allowing us to truly enjoy every moment without stress. Everyone we have seen since can't stop talking about how incredible the cocktail hour was. The food and scenery were just amazing.
Christine was an absolute standout and made all the difference. She helped us through every step of the planning process, gracefully handled our changing plans, and checked in with us frequently to make sure we were comfortable and happy. Christine and Cherise worked closely with our coordinator, made sure everything stayed on track, and even made sure we actually ate during the day! Thanks to their care, attention, and professionalism, everything went so smoothly. We are beyond grateful and highly recommend the Inn at Longshore to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding experience. We can't wait to see how great it looks after the renovation this winter!
Emily M.
5.0
We got married at The Inn at Longshore in October and it truly was the most perfect day! The venue was so beautiful, the food was amazing, and all of the Longshore staff were incredible and so accommodating! Our coordinator Brian was wonderful to work with and went above and beyond to make our day special. Leading up to the day he was very helpful and responsive over email and on calls, answering our many questions and making sure he had all the details for our day. He made sure our day went smoothly, carrying out all the details and even bringing us food and drinks throughout the night. Our guests had such a wonderful time and we received so many compliments about the venue, the food, and the staff. The Inn at Longshore was the perfect place for us to get married and we cannot thank Brian and the entire Longshore team enough for making our day so special!
Michelle W.
5.0
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The Inn at Longshore is located in Westport, CT, on the idyllic Gold Coast. It is the sole waterfront event space in Westport, Connecticut, only one hour outside of New York City. The Inn faces the Long Island Sound and offers incredible views of the picturesque Connecticut shoreline.
What You'll Love About The Inn at Longshore
Couples who celebrate their wedding day at this venue rave about the event coordinators, who go above and beyond to ensure every special day is a complete success. Additionally, they are blown away by the culinary team, whose dishes have guests talking for weeks after the wedding. Check out the Reviews section to learn more about this gorgeous property.
36+ years in business
Speaks English, French, Spanish
Large team (21+ members)
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
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4.9
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The Inn at Longshore is a stunning, spacious waterfront venue with beautiful grounds and expansive views. Guests consistently praise the flavorful food and attentive, highly organized staff and day-of coordinators who make planning effortless. Events ran smoothly and are highly recommended.Review photos
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Michelle W
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5.0
We got married at The Inn at Longshore in October and it truly was the most perfect day! The venue was so beautiful, the food was amazing, and all of the Longshore staff were incre...
dible and so accommodating! Our coordinator Brian was wonderful to work with and went above and beyond to make our day special. Leading up to the day he was very helpful and responsive over email and on calls, answering our many questions and making sure he had all the details for our day. He made sure our day went smoothly, carrying out all the details and even bringing us food and drinks throughout the night. Our guests had such a wonderful time and we received so many compliments about the venue, the food, and the staff. The Inn at Longshore was the perfect place for us to get married and we cannot thank Brian and the entire Longshore team enough for making our day so special!
Emily M
5.0
The Inn at Longshore was the perfect wedding venue, and we truly could not have asked for a better experience. From the beautiful setting to the seamless flow of the day, everythin...
g was absolutely incredible. The entire event felt effortless and well-orchestrated, allowing us to truly enjoy every moment without stress. Everyone we have seen since can't stop talking about how incredible the cocktail hour was. The food and scenery were just amazing.
Christine was an absolute standout and made all the difference. She helped us through every step of the planning process, gracefully handled our changing plans, and checked in with us frequently to make sure we were comfortable and happy. Christine and Cherise worked closely with our coordinator, made sure everything stayed on track, and even made sure we actually ate during the day! Thanks to their care, attention, and professionalism, everything went so smoothly. We are beyond grateful and highly recommend the Inn at Longshore to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding experience. We can't wait to see how great it looks after the renovation this winter!
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Audra R
5.0
The venue is absolutely beautiful. It allows enough space where nobody feels crowded. I loved that it had an upper level which added to that spacious feel. The food was so good and...
flavorful!! Brian was an excellent event planner. He kept checking in with us and brining us water throughout the night.
Amanda G
5.0
Cannot recommend Inn at Longshore more!!! Everything was absolutely perfect. We received endless compliments about the beauty of the location and the food! Brian helped us from sta...
rt to finish and made the entire process so smooth and stress free. The rest of the staff at Longshore were also absolutely amazing and could not have been nicer or more helpful.
Jess T
5.0
We cannot recommend the Inn at Longshore enough. Laina was absolutely incredible and made our wedding day so smooth and enjoyable. Leading up to our wedding day Laina was always av...
ailable to help us with any questions or requests that came up. We didn't have to worry about anything day-of and were able to just enjoy ourselves and be in the moment. Laina took care of absolutely everything for us and did an incredible job when coordinating all of the food with my gluten allergy, which was so extremely appreciated. Laina and the rest of the Longshore staff were also amazing at accommodating guests and making sure that everyone was taken care of and the service was amazing. We truly had the best day of our lives and cannot thank Laina and the rest of the Longshore staff for everything they did to make our day so incredible!
Anna C
5.0
Having our wedding at the Inn at Longshore was the best decision we could have made in the wedding process. The staff is extremely organized and professional, the food is outstandi...
ng, and the view is to die for. Laina was a dream as a day-of coordinator - she truly went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed (and more), and made what can feel like an overwhelming process so easy and fun. With such a warm demeanor and dedication to her couples, you feel like you are her main priority, despite the many events she is skillfully planning at once. She and the entire staff made us feel so special and taken care of. A huge shoutout also to Takeya, who helped ensure our guests were comfortable and kept everything running SO smoothly. Longshore will always be incredibly special to us, and I'm excited for any other couples who get to start their lives in this exceptional place!
stefanie c
5.0
We had our daughter's wedding this past weekend at the Inn at Longshore. .. What a beautiful and joyous event in the most serene and inviting setting.
Laina and Takeya were abs...
olutely amazing. .. I really don't have the words to express the amount of gratitude I have for both of them for helping to make our daughter's wedding day so so special. From start to finish, paying attention to all the details both big and small, they took such good care of us. The food was excellent! The wait and inn staff were extremely accommodating, professional and kind. Laina and Takeya set the tone for the day before and the day of the wedding with a calm and attentive manner and we cannot thank them enough. If you choose to have your wedding at The Inn At Longshore, you will not be disappointed. We're sad it's over but so happy it happened at Longshore !!
Sarah G
5.0
Laina is rockstar!
Our wedding was on 7/21/24 and Laina was a spectacular coordinator. Between Laina and Christine all of our questions were answered and wedding requests met! La...
ina is a self-starter, detail-oriented, and brings enthusiasm to the wedding planning process (she is the best).
The entire staff was amazing and accommodating from the initial tasting until the end of our wedding.
We would highly recommend working with the folks at The Inn at Longshore.
Maria B
5.0
I was married at Longshore this past May and am so grateful that we chose it for our wedding reception. The venue itself is beautiful - the water view from the lawn is stunning and...
the room itself is much more spacious and bright than a traditional ballroom. The true cherry on top was how wonderful our wedding coordinator, Laina, was. Throughout the planning process, Laina was incredibly kind and supportive - she gave us honest input whenever we asked for it, while also empowering us to make our own decisions. On the wedding day itself, she continually checked in with us to ensure we were feeling good (but not at all in an intrusive way) and put us so much at ease thanks to her warm disposition - whether bringing us a plate of apps, helping to bustle my dress, or guiding us to our room at the end of the night, she had such a positive impact on our marriage celebration experience.
We and several of our family/friends stayed at Longshore the night of the wedding, which was also a great experience - we appreciated being able to continue the celebration with them over coffee and breakfast in the lobby the next morning, which was lovely.
I just wish we could do it all over again!
Sarah K
5.0
We had the most perfect wedding reception at the Inn at Longshore! Laina was the best day of coordinator, who was communicative, thoughtful, kind, responsive, and so fun! We couldn...
't have imagined a more beautiful and perfect wedding reception at the Inn at Longshore, and so much of that is thanks to the amazing team and Laina!
Jane W
5.0
We had the most perfect wedding at Longshore! The food was outstanding, the staff were organized and lots of fun and all of our guests were blown away by the beautiful scenery. Bri...
an, our coordinator, made us smile and laugh throughout the entire experience. He was so organized and we did not have to worry about anything but having fun. We are incredibly grateful to have had our wedding at Longshore.
Ryan H
5.0
We got married here this past June and everything went off without a hitch. Our Event Coordinator Laina was there for us at any time since the day we met her. Her and her staff wen...
t above and beyond the day of to make the day perfect. Beautiful venue and excellent venue list provided to ease our needs.
Victoria S
5.0
We got married at The Inn at Longshore 3 weeks ago and it was the most incredible experience. Everything went seamlessly. All of the staff are incredibly professional and attentive...
to detail. Laina, our Day of Coordinator, went above and beyond for us and we could not have been luckier to work with her. We have been to weddings at many different venues in the area and none of them even compare to Longshore. If you are thinking of booking here, my recommendation is definitely do it! Worth every penny!
Molly D
5.0
I got married this past May and I can't even begin to express how much my husband and I loved getting married at the Longshore. To start, the venue is absolutely stunning and the g...
rounds are so well-kept. Hosting your cocktail hour on the back lawn with a view of the water is unmatched. The reception space is beautiful and clean looking so you can pretty much decorate it however you want and it turns out amazing. The food is incredible - from the passed apps, to the dinner and dessert, everything was delicious. Most importantly, the service is top tier. The staff at the Longshore is so attentive to your every need and works very closely with you during the wedding planning process. You feel so supported and can really trust them. When you get married at the Longshore, you feel like you are the most special bride. Our coordinator, Laina, was an absolute gem and seriously the most pleasant person to work with. She was SO accommodating to every request we had, was always timely in correspondence and made our wedding day stress-free. I didn't worry about a thing on the day of because she handled everything. She truly makes magic happen! If we had to do it again, we would pick the Longshore 100 times over. It was always be a special place to us!
Christina L
5.0
Our daughter's wedding at the Inn at Longshore was a dream! We were married there ourselves 44 years ago, so it was a delight to be back. From start of the planning through the e...
nd of the night, our coordinator, Laina, was absolutely fantastic. She was beyond attentive to our needs and exceptionally caring and kind to us as well as to our guests. We had numerous guests remark on how wonderfully the staff treated them, and we couldn't have been happier with the service. The food was great, and the entire reception flowed seamlessly, thanks to Laina's professionalism and experience. Our family had a wonderful overnight stay too, which topped off the experience beautifully. I cannot recommend the Inn more highly.
Jennifer S
5.0
We had the most amazing wedding at The Inn at Longshore! The entire staff was so helpful— our coordinator, Kristen, was absolutely fantastic and made our day so easy and beautiful!...
We can’t imagine our wedding without her knowledge and attention to detail. Our guests raved about the food and the atmosphere and are still complimenting everything weeks after the wedding! We couldn’t have picked a better place to have our day 🤍
Gabi C
5.0
We just got married at The Inn at Longshore in January and everything was fantastic! From the moment we got there the staff was willing to help and accommodating. Our wedding coo...
rdinator Kristen was the best! She made our dream and vision come to life. Kristen was thinking of things we needed that day before we even noticed we needed them (she brought me my slippers immediately after the ceremony and I was so happy!) The food was amazing - our guests are still raving about it! The bar and bartenders were a hit and our guests enjoyed that aspect! Us and some guests stayed the night at the Inn and Kristen had packaged up everything for an easy pack up process in the morning. I truly cannot say enough positive things about The Inn at Longshore. I would recommend this venue to anyone getting married!
Aliza M
5.0
As the owner at Aliza Noelle Beauty I cannot say enough good things about this venue. The staff is always so accommodating and welcoming. I’ve done several dozen weddings here and ...
the space they have to get ready in is really spacious with great lighting, tables and chairs. The grounds and the water are also stunning. One of my favorites!
Kelly G
5.0
We are so happy with our experience planning our wedding at the Inn at Longshore! Kristen was so easy to work with and really helped us turn our wedding day vision into a reality. ...
Because she was so hands on, we did not need to hire a planner or day-of-coordinator. Kristen was always available to answer our questions and was quick to respond to all communications. The venue itself is stunning and the food selection was delicious. Once we booked our date, the venue provided a great list of vendors, several of which we ended up booking. It helped eliminate the stress of searching for vendors and we trusted any recommendation the Inn at Longshore gave their positive review of.
Alyssa M
5.0
Thank you so much to Laina at the Inn for making my wedding a dream come true. We are still on cloud 9 with how wonderful our wedding was. She played a major role in it and we are ...
so blessed for that. Our guests really enjoyed themselves and were so impressed by the Inn. From the bottom of our hearts thank you so much for everything that you did for us. We will forever be grateful to you for that.
Rose Marie C
5.0
BOOK THIS VENUE! I cannot recommend the Inn at Longshore enough. The staff, the view, the location, every single thing about this place blew my expectations out of the water. From ...
the moment we toured the venue with Christine, I knew we had to have our wedding at Longshore. Leading up to the wedding, our coordinator, Kristen, was so helpful in answering all of my crazy detailed questions without batting an eye. I felt so comfortable by the day of the wedding; Kristen made sure even the finest of details were paid attention to. We got married at the beginning of September, and the staff worked tirelessly to make our day absolutely perfect. That’s not to say things didn’t go wrong the day of! Our best man ended up ripping his pants and one of our bridesmaids split the zipper on her dress. Immediately, one of the Inn’s staff members, Angelica, jumped in and sewed everyone’s outfits back together! I couldn’t believe it. During cocktail hour, an espresso martini was accidentally spilled on my dress, and once again Angelica jumped in to help right away! She spent a solid 30-45 minutes with us scrubbing the stain out in the bathroom, steaming and ironing my dress, to the point that you would never even notice something had happened. I will be telling the story of how Angelica saved our wedding day for the rest of my life. The staff at The Inn at Longshore truly treated us like members of their family, and it’s safe to say we all felt it.
The phenomenal staff aside, the food was INCREDIBLE! For cocktail hour we had eight different types of passed hors d’oeuvres, pizza, bruschetta, and a raw bar! People have been raving about it to me constantly since the wedding. The dinner food was consistently delicious, and the desserts were a huge hit. Multiple people have told me they kept going back to ask for more dessert!
I cannot think of a single thing I would change about our wedding day. The Inn at Longshore made it the best day of our lives, and I will never get over it! Like I said, BOOK IT!
Christine M
5.0
My husband and I were recently married at the Inn at Longshore. Laina Mills was our event coordinator and from our initial meeting to the final hours of our reception, her demeanor...
was amazingly calm, supportive, and always available. The staff was amazing and our guests truly felt taken care of. Our wedding was beautiful and I highly recommend this venue to everyone!!!
Weronika P
5.0
Longshore did an absolutely amazing job with our wedding. From the start out wedding coordinator, Kristen, was a pleasure to work with. She was so responsive- sometimes even respo...
nding to our questions within the hour. Her advice was always so knowledgeable and helpful. She was so detail oriented and reliable.
During off-peak wedding season, they host a tasting for many couples at a time. The tasting was awesome as we got to get a feel for a wedding at longshore and got to try many of their dishes.
For our entrees we ended up choosing the grouper, ny strip steak, and gnocchi primavera. For our cocktail hour we chose the duck, lobster rolls, spicy tuna tartare, beef profiteroles, brie and truffle mini grilled cheese, chilled jumbo shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, and pulled pork sliders. All of them were delicious. The cocktail hour also included the pizza station. We chose the crispy goat cheese salad as our first course which was delicious and the tiramisu for our dessert which was also delicious. My guests and I could honestly not get over how good the food was! I had guests approaching me during the wedding complimenting how delicious their entrees were and then talking about how great the food was the week after. Unsurprisingly the pizza station was also a huge hit. We were able to have our cocktail hour outside and the pizza oven was a great touch.
The service during the wedding was top notch. Our coordinator Kristen kept offering to bring me our signature cocktails and noticed it was hard for the groom and I to grab a bite during cocktail hour due to all the photos / mingling so she brought us a designated platter of all the appetizers for just the two of us. When my mother in law made a comment that it was chilly on the patio due to wind the staff immediately brought over heat lamps. The bartending staff and waitstaff were also great.
Could not recommend Longshore and our awesome coordinator, Kristen, enough!
Jacquie G
5.0
The Inn at Longshore was the second venue we saw. As soon as we were there we knew this is where we had to get married and ended up cancelling all other tours! We worked with Krist...
en for our NYE wedding and had the best time. Everything was seamless - the food was delicious, staff was amazing and the bartenders were so much fun. From the bridal party getting ready in the dressing room with tons of support from Takeya - she made sure we had all that we needed and calmed any nerves. To family staying the night and the day after wedding breakfast - it was the best weekend we could have imagined. If you are thinking of getting married here, this is your sign to do it!!
Paola D
5.0
We had an absolutely magical experience at Longshore for our wedding. It was everything we had envisioned and more! The venue is just stunning and we got many compliments on the am...
azing location, views, food, etc. My dream was to get married by the water, and even being a winter wedding, it was still possible at Longshore! We even had a beautiful sunset behind us during the ceremony. So dreamy! Laina our coordinator was beyond amazing! I'm not sure how she does it, but she remembers every detail we discuss and ensures our day goes smoothly and as envisioned. From our first meeting, we knew we were in great hands with Laina. She is super detail oriented and the day of we were so relaxed and able to enjoy every moment knowing that everything was going to go just fine. Highly recommend Longshore for your wedding!
Martha W
5.0
We were absolutely thrilled with our experience at the Inn at Longshore - highly recommend this venue! The location and venue itself are stunning and the staff is wonderful.Laina, ...
our day of coordinator, was so wonderful! Being the first in my family to get married we had absolutely no idea what we were doing and could not have done it without Laina’s incredible expertise. The planning process with Laina was the perfect balance of advising us on timelines, etc. while being flexible with the details (i.e. swapping out a wine option). Laina worked directly with our vendors to coordinate delivery, set up, timeline, etc. which was a huge relief leading up to the wedding. Our original coordinator left the role when she moved out of state and I was really impressed with the transition process. She and Laina were both transparent about the change and proactively communicated with us - a potentially high stress situation was totally seamless.
The event coordinators at Longshore are the real deal, very responsible and reliable. They provided a list of vendors to consider but did not push us towards using them at all - definitely a “vendor friendly” venue. Given how much was included in the wedding package (day of coordinator, drawing room to get ready, etc.) the pricing was very fair - certainly not inexpensive but money well spent for the quality of the experience. We chose a Friday (9/30/22) so we would have the venue for the whole day and absolutely loved it. Thank you to Laina and the amazing staff at the Inn at Longshore for the incredible experience!!
Kitty M
5.0
The whole team at the Inn at Longshore made the wedding planning process amazing from start to finish. Laina was the best coordinator we could have asked for - so thoughtful, detai...
l-oriented, and just a great person. She remembered every detail from our multiple meetings and did everything to ensure our day turned out exactly as envisioned and went smoothly. On wedding day, she even brought me my own, allergy-free platter of appetizers during cocktail hour while taking photos! My (now) husband and I aspired to get married on the water and Longshore was the perfect destination that checked that box. Get married here! <3
Alyssa L
5.0
We just had our wedding at the Inn at Longshore on 10/7/22. I cannot put into words how amazing everything came together thanks to Laina and the staff at Longshore. I am a control ...
freak so relinquishing control and handing that over to Laina and her team put me at ease. Leading up to the day Laina sat with us to go over the entire menu in detail as well as all additional details. She is organized, calm, and just a truly genuine person who you can tell loves what she does. I dropped off all of the additional decor, signage, etc. a few days prior to our wedding and she sat with me again to finalize everything. The day of the team did not miss a beat. Laina personally grabbed two of every cocktail menu item and brought it over to my husband and I to make sure we got a chance to have everything on our menu. She even brought me deodorant when I needed it from dancing the night away...who does that?!! It was a bittersweet moment having our wedding there when my in-laws got married there 35 years ago, and I wouldn't change a thing!!!
Jillian S
5.0
We are so incredibly happy that we chose Longshore for our wedding in September! When we first met our coordinator Kristen, we had no doubt that we would be in the best hands. She ...
really took the time to get to know us as a couple before the wedding and answer all our questions. On the day of the wedding she was so wonderful at making sure every little detail was perfect behind the scenes and helped to ensure we could enjoy our own moments as a couple as well! The food/drinks were also wonderful and it was made better by the amazing servers and bartenders who were helping keep all our guests happy the whole night! Everyone was so attentive and kind. Thank you again to everyone at Longshore who made our day so wonderful!
Rachel T
5.0
I was not aware that a wedding could go so perfectly! The team at Inn at Longshore works cohesively with one another and your vendors to ensure a flawless experience.
When we fir...
st met Christine while touring the venue we were immediately confident that we would be in caring and capable hands at the Inn at Longshore, which was one of the main reasons we booked (not to mention the beautiful venue and views!!)
Shortly after we were introduced to our wedding coordinator Laina who was absolutely delightful. She was wonderful to work with- quick to reply to an email or call, organized, gave great advice on all our questions like timeline, etc, and all around both fun and calming to be around from planning to day of! Takeya was also so helpful with our room block and during the morning of while getting ready at the Inn. It is clear that the staff works hard to ensure that your wedding day is beautiful and stress-free so that you can truly enjoy it!
The Inn took care of all of the little details, like setting up our personalized decor, guest book, seating cards. We used mostly preferred vendors which was a plus as the Inn knew those teams very well too.
The food was absolutely delicious and the team was so helpful with menu choices and dietary restrictions. We had so much fun at the tasting, meeting the team and other couples getting married.
After attending so many weddings over the past few years and hearing about so many things that could go wrong, I didn’t expect that an event could go so right! If a date is available do not hesitate to book your wedding here!
Jen H
5.0
I grew up just a town away from the Inn at Longshore, and never imagined I could have as beautiful a wedding as I did there. Laina was so incredibly helpful from start to finish. T...
he venue is stunning, the food was amazing, and there were 0 bumps in the road. The getting ready rooms were beautiful and the staff so attentive throughout the day (and leading up to the day). Nothing but great things to say about our experience here!! We will be frequent visitors at La Plage, the restaurant next door, and will always pop in to say hello to our new friends at Longshore!
Kimberly B
5.0
We loved everything about our wedding at The Inn at Longshore. I spent the day getting ready at Longshore and couldn’t have pictured it without Takeya (room block manager) and Kris...
ten (on-site coordinator). Everything was effortless and went perfectly thanks to them! Highly recommend!!
Courtney S
5.0
We had our wedding at The Inn at Longshore on Labor Day weekend and it was AMAZING. Our coordinator Laina was super helpful all the way through, keeping touch with the vendors and ...
making sure the actual day ran as smoothly as possible. The food was incredible, we never had to ask for a drink, and we even got to try all the apps. Every little detail was perfect and we got to enjoy every minute of the day without worrying about anything thanks to Laina and her staff. Highly recommended!
A A
3.0
We had our wedding at the inn at longshore in 2022. We decided to do the sunday package. The venue is absolutely stunning and the food options were one of the main reasons we chose...
this venue. Our guests raved about the food it was all delicious. Overall my wedding went smoothly. The tasting they put on prior to the wedding is really cool and you meet other couples getting married in the same month you are. It was neat to discuss how we all were using the space differently. Rating this venue 3 stars because our wedding coordinator showed up at 2:30 when pictures were at 3:30. My family/friends had to spend the entire day setting up all the decor. It took them hours. I dont know how the wedding coordinator couldve set everything up in 1 hour. It wouldve been impossible. Many of the things the wedding coordinator was in charge of she did not address and kept the saturday night wedding options instead of our options (i.e., pizza choice sign) she also did not set up a few things we had discussed. She also took our cake after cutting and never brought it back to be consumed. While the sunday wedding option is semi-affordable double check that these things are done and not the saturday night options. The wedding coordinator also allowed our guests inside the venue prior to the ceremony and once again family had to direct them to the lawn for the ceremony. She also gave family attitude and showed apprehension at any request we asked of her. Mainly my 3 star review is in regards to the wedding coordinator we were assigned.
Response from The Inn at Longshore
Thank you for taking the time to write this. My team works incredibly hard to ensure the ...
details are taken care of and so we want you to know your feedback is taken seriously. We certainly never want any guests having events where we are perceived to have not taken care of you or your guests. We host events almost daily so I thought I would take this opportunity to address the issues mentioned on this review. You can feel free to also reach out to me personally so we can talk if you like.
Your wedding started at 5:30 pm and the coordinator arrived three hours prior to the start of your wedding. This three hours allows for plenty of time to setup, greet your guests, review final details and go over the event with vendors and staff. During the conversations you did indicate that you would have a family member assist (even though it was not necessary). Upon the coordinator's arrival, she quickly discovered that most items were already unwrapped and taken from the boxes. We know this is a very exciting time, but rest assured we always have the situation under control. Our team knows exactly how long it takes to setup. While we are happy to have family members setup, it is truly not necessary as our team takes great pride and ownership of their roles, the sole purpose is for you and your family to have a great day together. I am confident we would have been ready for your event as we've been for the last 15 years of my tenure here.
We always suggest to our clients to bus or shuttle guests to The Inn for a few reasons: Safety and timing. This reduces the amount of early-arrivers to the venue while you are taking photos. If some do arrive early, we ask them to relax in our air-conditioned lobby or to enjoy La Plage for an early cocktail Many guests had arrived early and our front desk team was instructed to have guests relax in the lobby until the ceremony time. In a quest to assist, a family member had begun telling guests to go outside too early which then caused a situation where people were outside on the lawn area before it was time. We understand wholeheartedly that people want to help because it's an exciting time, but the front desk team had this under control.
The pizza signage that you witnessed three hours prior to your wedding was updated and presented correctly on your pizza station. The family member who mentioned this had anxiously done so even before our banquet staff arrived. You had the correct signage from the very beginning of your cocktail hour.
The cake that you provided for your wedding was a "cut only" cake as indicated in your signed contract so the passed sweets that we include in our package was the dessert you communicated that you wanted served.
I am glad you loved the tasting and that you had fun at your wedding as our ultimate goal is this. Again, please feel free to call me directly if you would like.
Warm regards,
Christine Hussey
Marisa P
5.0
Elegant and beautiful venue. Amazing food and service. People will rave about this venue and the food. Kristen, our coordinator, made all of my dreams come true.
Response from The Inn at Longshore
Thank you! We are so thrilled that you had a great day!
Warm regards,
Christine Hussey...
Rachel P
5.0
We recently got married at the Inn at Longshore and I cannot give any higher recommendation for a venue than this incredible place. The setting is absolutely stunning with it's wat...
erfront location and gorgeous grounds, but more than that the staff is just unparalleled. Kristen was the coordinator assigned to us and she was the absolute best - she was so responsive / detail-oriented, answered ALL of my questions, and worked with me to make accommodations for guests! The templates they provided me made planning a breeze and helped keep us organized. All in all, the team at the Inn at Longshore went above and beyond anything I could have expected and I am eternally grateful to them for their time, patience, and professionalism! When you are working with the team there, you know you are working with the best of the best - they have done this for years and they will do anything to make sure you have the best day possible! I didn't have a wedding planner and being able to reach out to Kristen whenever was the greatest help and the perfect balance. Separately, the food is INCREDIBLE! My guests can't stop raving about the quality of the food (wide selection of hors d'oeuvres, super fun and delicious pizza station included, awesome entrees, and incredible passed desserts) - we also had the option to add additional stations if we wanted, but the food was more than enough for my 250 guests!! In short, i cannot give a better recommendation than the Inn at Longshore - you are guaranteed to have an incredible wedding day and you will be continually impressed by everyone including the coordinators, decorators, and waitstaff!
Response from The Inn at Longshore
Thank you Rachel, I will makek sure I share this with the team and culinary staff!
Warm r...
egards,
Christine Hussey
Marley K
5.0
I wish I had the right words to express how perfect our wedding day was at the Inn at Longshore. The venue is so beautiful on its own, that the additional decor is just icing on th...
e top. The staff is just simply the best at what they do. Not to mention, the food is INCREDIBLE and your guests will not go hungry. Laina was our coordinator and I can't speak highly enough of her. She is simply amazing! Not one detail is missed, and the day could not have run more smoothly because of her. I couldn't be happier we chose this venue for our wedding; they brought my wedding dreams to life beyond imagination!
Response from The Inn at Longshore
Hi Marley,
Thank you so much! I'll make sure I convey these great accolades to Laina, t...
he banquet staff and culinary staff!
Warm regards,
Christine Hussey
Alison C
5.0
Our wedding at the Inn at Longshore was like a fairy tale! We picked the Inn at Longshore for its charming ballroom and outdoor cocktail area with gorgeous backdrop overlooking the...
ocean. Outside of the Inn’s beauty the food at our wedding was delicious. The Inn provided us with so many fun options to choose from especially for our passed hors d’oeuvres and desserts. The menu that we were able to create felt very personal and we received so many compliments from our guests on how tasty our food was. If the gorgeous venue and outstanding food was not enough, what really puts this venue over the top are all the amazing people that work there. We cannot say enough great things about Laina, our wedding coordinator. She responded quickly to all our questions and was so patient with us, offering great advice as we went through the planning process. Laina was very accommodating making sure our dream wedding became a reality. On our wedding day, Laina took care of us and our guests making sure that event ran smoothly. She is so easy to get along with and while working with her it felt like we were working with a friend that we had known for a long time. We also had the pleasure of working with Christine, Takeya, Adam, Gabriella, Ty, and countless other staff at the Inn who went above and beyond to make our day so special. We could not thank each and every one of them enough for their hard work and support. We truly had the best day ever and wish that we could do it all over again.
Alessandra P
5.0
My husband and I had our wedding on 5/1/22 with 160 people and it was perfect, exceeding our expectations. The catering was so delicious, the view is breathtaking and the service w...
as seamless. Laina is the best wedding coordinator and we are so grateful to have had the best wedding experience here!!! I wish I could do it all over again.
Lauren C
5.0
The Inn at Longshore was the perfect venue for our wedding. Our day of coordinator, Laina, went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly which allowed us to truly rela...
x and enjoy the day. Our guests are still raving about the amazing food and Laina ensured that my husband and I got to try every bite! The venue was stunning and we loved being able to have our whole family stay together there the night of the wedding. We highly recommend the Inn at Longshore to any future couple! Thank you to Laina and the entire staff for making our big day unforgettable!
Helen L
5.0
We couldn’t have made a better decision than to have our wedding at The Inn At Longshore.
The space: simple, elegant, with beautiful grounds - located right on the water. Even wi...
th an April wedding (on the colder side) it was beautiful! It allows you to do whatever you want and decorate to your tastes. Honestly, you don’t need to bring in a whole lot to make the space look beautiful.
The staff: the entire staff was so kind, helpful, and attentive - we didn't have to worry about anything and were fully taken care of all day. From the moment we stepped onto the premises the team at the inn took care of everything.
The food: i cannot express how many compliments we got on the food. Wedding food can be meh but our guests raved about the cocktail hour and aid the steak was perfectly cooked!
If you’re thinking about it, book it. This place is incredible!
Evanna B
5.0
Laina and her team were amazing!! She made my wedding dreams come true. Not only was she completely in tune to what I wanted for the wedding, but what I needed. The food was amazin...
g (all our guests keep telling us how good the appetizers were!), and the venue itself was gorgeous. If I could do it again, the only thing I would change would be to make the night last longer!
From the start of planning until the very end, Laina was there. You can truly see how much she loves her job and how gifted she is when it comes to wedding planning. If there were any issues, she fixed it and hid it well from the bride! It was the most spectacular night.
Caleigh M
5.0
What an incredible wedding venue! We had such a positive experience and an unforgettable weekend at the Inn at Longshore for our wedding this January. Laina was such an amazing per...
son to work with throughout this entire process. She was extremely accommodating and flexible with all the changes due to the pandemic and we could not be more thankful. All the decorations and everything was exactly how we anticipated it. The team really goes above and beyond to make sure your experience is special and that all your needs our not only met, but exceeded. All our guests were raving about the food and entire event. We would highly recommend the Inn at Longshore for your wedding.
Michelle F
5.0
If you are considering the Inn at Longshore, reach out NOW. This venue is absolutely amazing. My husband and I got married here in October of 2021 and the Inn team could not have e...
xceeded our expectations any more. Adrienne was our day of coordinator and I think I have found someone equally if not more detail oriented than me! Adrienne seamlessly carried out our wedding vision. She was so careful and thoughtful in her questions both leading up to the day and on our wedding day itself to make sure everything ran as we'd hoped. The food here is amazing. We still have guests RAVING about our cocktail hour and dinner! Lastly, the location is absolutely stunning. It is quintessential New England shoreline chic. We lucked out with a gorgeous day, so our guests were able to enjoy cocktail hour outside. Inside, the Inn is spacious and has plenty of room for your guests to mill and move about. We loved this venue from first seeing it but now that we have experienced our own wedding here, we CAN'T wait to go to one there again. Truly a 11/10 customer service experience and would highly recommend booking!!!
Carly C
5.0
The Inn at Longshore is a gorgeous wedding venue with an incredible staff! My husband and I got married on New Year's Day 1/1/22, at the height of the COVID Omicron spike in our ar...
ea. We lost nearly 70 guests the 2 weeks before our wedding. Laina was our coordinator, and she was more than understanding and accommodating during the extremely hard process of trying to throw a wedding in all of this chaos! Our wedding was absolutely perfect, and the venue is absolutely breathtaking! I really appreciated how attentive the staff were to our guests throughout the night, the food was excellent and the flow of the reception was perfect. Thank you Laina and Longshore staff for helping create the wedding of our dreams!
Rosanna T
5.0
There are no words to describe how amazing our wedding turned out thanks to the talented team behind The Inn at Longshore! After touring the venue, we had no doubt it was the perfe...
ct fit for us - waterfront property with Westport charm. They only host one wedding at a time and it more than comfortably fit our ~200 guests. The selection and quality of the food is unmatched! Our guests could NOT stop raving about the menu, especially the cocktail hour. Our venue coordinator Laina went above and beyond to make sure our day went off without a hitch and we couldn't have done it without her guidance and support. Huge shout out to the kitchen, bar and wait staff who were incredibly attentive to our party, another thing noticed by our guests! The venue also has great relationships with most of the vendors we used so that was one less thing to worry about during the day of - their execution was flawless (again, thanks to Laina!) and we were blown away when we entered the ballroom for the reception. I honestly cannot recommend The Inn at Longshore enough, I so wish we can do it all again!!
Response from The Inn at Longshore
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this....we are truly blessed to have such a...
professional and incredible team and Laina really focuses on ensuring every detail is taken care of.
Happy New Year!
CHRISTINE HUSSEY
Director of Sales & Marketing
Lauren K
5.0
The Inn at Longshore is not only an incredibly beautiful venue, but those running it do so much to ensure your day is perfect and incredible. I cannot speak highly enough of my tea...
m at the Inn (Christine, Adrienne, et al). We had to postpone our wedding, like so many others, due to COVID-19, and the Inn made this difficult decision so easy and painless. Throughout the planning process, I was able to focus on what I wanted to date to look like, not much about logistics, because the Inn took care of everything (even our vendors all came from their preferred vendor list, which is GOLD. I couldn't ask for anything more).
The day of our wedding was insanely perfect. Adrienne, our coordinator, handled EVERYTHING. They ensured I got fed, that everything ran on time. It was an incredibly beautiful day, and I was completely able to focus on having fun and enjoying my wedding -- not worrying about anything because the Inn took care of it. My guests all couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the inn and the ballroom was and how incredible the food was. No one left hungry and everything was absolutely delicious. I tell everyone I can that this is best venue and I could not recommend them enough -- thank you to the Inn for making our wedding absolutely magical and letting me enjoy it!
Amanda S
5.0
The Inn at Longshore is the best place to have a wedding. The food was amazing the staff is awesome. Laina is phenomenal! The team made planning and executing our dream wedding sea...
mless. I highly recommend this venue, we have been to so many weddings in the area and no one does a wedding like Longshore.
Michael C
5.0
My wife and I are so happy that we picked the Inn at Longshore. The wedding went off with out a hitch even though it we pushed the wedding back twice because of Covid. Laina was ...
awesome to work with. The entire staff was very professional and they are very easy to work with as well as making it as less stressful as it can possibly be. They are there if you have questions, or need to talk about details to the tasting to the actual wedding. The wedding was so enjoyable and my wife and I are so happy to have chosen such a great venue to have hosted our wedding. I would definitely recommend anyone thinking about having there wedding here to chose this venue.
Ariana F
5.0
Everyone at the Inn at Longshore truly made our wedding day so special, it exceeded my expectations! Adrienne was our event coordinator and she quickly answered emails, supported u...
s throughout the planning, and made sure everything ran smoothly on our wedding day. She communicated well with the other vendors and it truly was more than we could have imagined. The food was amazing, from cocktail hour to dessert, people could not stop talking about how good the food was. The venue itself was so quaint and the outdoors made a wonderful place for photos for both us as the couple as well as our guests. We had a 200 person wedding, but even with that many people, it all felt very intimate. There honestly isn’t anything negative to report, it was the best venue and experience we could have asked for!
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