The appetizers were unreal. I'm referring to the 10 passed appetizers and the wood fired pizza station!). A cigar bar, photo booth and dance floor in the same room. You will not regret having your wedding at the Inn at Longshore - it was worth every penny! A symbol of hope, that no matter what weather came their way, Megan and Ryan would ride it out together. Florist Multiple members of our families said it was the best wedding food they had ever had. too small that they don't love! Everything was perfect! With the lights low and the candles burning family and friends were treated to one of the most astounding speeches we have ever heard, given by the grooms best man, his brother. Our guests could NOT stop raving about the menu, especially the cocktail hour. The memories we have from our wedding day at The Inn at Longshore will last a lifetime and we are so grateful for the love, support, and guidance that was all around us during our wedding planning process. Our cocktail hour outside was picture perfect. excellent. I hope youll enjoy reliving this with me. I think the weeks leading up to my wedding, I sent her tons of emails PER DAY, and she always responded with a detailed answer and a smile! On the actual wedding day, she was incredible. They didnt need any photographic direction or posing at all. All the reception food was served at the same time and cooked perfectly, which we've seen issues at with other venues. This is in response to your review and comments from January 7, 2020: Treat your guests to a gorgeous sunset on The Great Lawn with an outdoor ceremony or cocktail reception. It really was an eye sore. There isn't enough stars in the world to review the Inn at Longshore! http://www.wfsb.com/video?clipId=10010042, Your email address will not be published. We got lucky with the weather and were able to have our ceremony and cocktail hour outside. Laina, our coordinator, was extremely detail-oriented and made every stage of the planning of our wedding stress-free because of her support and professionalism. She never tried to pressure us, as other places had, and she made everything clear and easy to u Longshore was THE BEST place to have a wedding ever. staff were all amazing. Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony, Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Country Club, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Hotel, Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Other Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff. The venue and the view are beautiful and the water makes for perfect pictures, as well as an amazing cocktail hour. Laina was so attentive and I could trust that she had everything under control so I didn't have to think about a thing. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Thank you! mention, the food is INCREDIBLE and your guests will not go hungry. It was the perfect day and the perfect wedding. There were also fresh made pizzas/flatbreads from their outdoor pizza oven. They worked with us carefully to coordinate our dream come true. We lost nearly 70 guests the 2 weeks before our wedding. We highly recommend this venue to any and every couple looking to get married in southern CT! Florist |Flowers By Danielle The bride readied at her family home in Westport, CT aided by the talentedMAGGIE DANGELO. dinator, was amazing - incredibly personable, meticulous, and warmhearted. Its been a week since the wedding and people are still talking about how delicious everything was, and how beautiful the venue and backdrop is. I have not heard of many photographers taking their own time to do such a thing for couples. We totally agree and thank Adrienne and our team for all of their time, energy, and dedication. But THIS moment THIS is the moment theyd always remember. We do too! Whenever we had an empty glass, one of them would come right over with a new fresh one! We went from planning an indoor wedding to an outdoor wedding to an indoor wedding, as well as cutting our guest list in half to our full guest list, she was always beyond responsive and had a reassuring answer for all of our concerns. The day of our wedding was insanely perfect. Christine Hussey Hands down the best part was the food. It will exceed your expectations. We are so happy that you enjoyed your celebration and please don't be a stranger! The Inn at Longshore is breathtaking. We could not be happier with our decision to get married at the Inn at Longshore! Both our family and the groom's agree we had the time of our lives. I can't say enough about how incredible my experience was at the Inn at Longshore. They can not stop raving about Longshore - from its beauty to the delicious food. The wedding day started off with a drizzle, that didnt dampen the happiness in the air. the planning process. I cant thank the staff enough for meeting with me and understanding my vision. I couldn't have picked a more perfect venue for our special day! They were completely natural; truly in the moment. Our day started as the bride and groom got ready in their respective hotel rooms at The Inn at Longshore. They had ice, water, coffee, and tea waiting for us as we got ready. d every couple to check out The Inn at Longshore for their special day! As the ceremony started, soft raindrops began to fall, and it was beautiful. I hope all who read this will take these factors into consideration while making their decision regarding The Inn at Longshore. From the planning process, to the ceremony, cocktail hour, food and reception, everything was perfect. The rising tide gently lapped against the grassy shore as they smiled wide and spoke softly to one another: giggling and taking it all in. I hope you enjoyed this winter wedding at The Inn at Longshore! Everything was incredible. tail of our dream come true with attention to every detail !! Hopefully my review will help out some brides and impact management to make some necessary changes! Eddie, the Maitred was great as well. Our wedding day was everything we wanted and more. It is clear that everyon Our entire experience with The Inn at Longshore was nothing shore of amazing. We also had a big wedding (240 people) so I was a bit worried about seating people a few stairs up from the main ballroom but this was completely fine and looked great! The venue is so beautiful on its own, that the additional decor is just icing on the top. I would definitely recommend anyone thinking about having there wedding here to chose this venue. All the staff and service at Inn at Longshore is incredible. We wish we could do it all again! She is truly the best there is! The entire process and day of was magical. no matter how many last minute changes occured with the guest count or whatever concern we had, she was able to answer the questions. We also absolutely loved the venue itself. Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Pocantico Hills, NY, The Inn at Longshore By OnTheMarc, Westport CT, Melissa and Alexs Wedding | Guastavinos | New York, New York, Yvonne and Williams Wedding | Monteverde at Oldstone | Cortland, New York, Jessica and Blakes Wedding | Groton Long Point Yacht Club | Groton Long Point, Connecticut, Kate and Adams Wedding | Blooming Hill Farm | Blooming Grove, New York. Their care and attention to every little detail pulled the whole day together. I would highly recommend Longshore as a venue! Second Photographer |Mike Orzell Food was fabulous and they made our dream wedding come true <3. Adrienne was so accommodating. They managed all the different vendors as they arrived, so all I had to do was focus on getting ready and enjoying the big day. She was on top of every detail in the lead-up (patiently answering many, many questions from us and our families), and made us feel like the only people in the world on our wedding day. delicious. r wedding, like so many others, due to COVID-19, and the Inn made this difficult decision so easy and painless. This was great as our bridal party/fam were able to hang out in the Adirondack chairs while my husband and I took pictures. Inside, the Inn is spacious and has plenty of room for your guests to mill and move about. Thank you so much for taking the time to review The Inn at Longshore. Thank you so much for taking the time to write about Laina and the staff. She not only answered our thousands of questions, but made us feel so special and not like we were just another wedding. Our wedding was absolutely perfect, and the venue is absolutely breathtaking! We are so ha We are SO happy that we chose the Inn at Longshore for our wedding. Their wedding details had hints of Disney which is reminiscent of the proposal. our guests are still raving about it saying "best food I have ever had at a wedding" which we totally agree. We did not have to think about a thing. The Inn at Longshore. Throughout the whole process, Adrienne, our wedding coordinator was beyond helpful. The pizza station was fabulous and a huge hit. Our wedding was perfect. We just love you, Adrienne. Love, Mr. and Mrs. LaPorte 6.27.21. ease come back and visit us! In making our venue choice, it was also the ONLY venue we visited that did not charge a site fee that basically gets you absolutely nothing. Your attention to detail makes me feel like I was right there! Everything looked absolutely amazing, even the weather! The couple partied on for hours with family and friends. Her older sister got married just a few months ago, so Jamie wore her sisters bridal veil as her something borrowed how sweet is that?! Regards, We had such a positive experience and an unforgettable weekend at the Inn at Longshore for our wedding this January. We are a COVID couple and postponed three times. Jess is very knowledgeable with weddings and was truly so helpful throughout our whole wedding process, not only with photo related information, but we also got a lot of general wedding information from her. Filled with a few nerves, but mostly pure excitement, Jamie and Taylor exchanged vows and rings before sharing their first kiss as husband and wife! Christine, Laina and Adrienne. I think the part my husband and I were most happy with was how attentive entire staff was all day and night to make sure we had everything we needed (as well as the other wedding VIPs like parents of the bride, grandparents, etc). Everything went off without a hitch and was truly seamless from the moment we arrived to the conclusion of our event. That day, they took care of everything - even the smallest details that I hadn't thought of. I'd say 80% of our wedding guests were traveling in from other parts of the country and were truly impressed by how beautiful this venue was. I really cannot say enough great things about Longshore. The Inn provided us with so many fun options to choose from especially for our passed hors doeuvres and desserts. Laina is outstanding, she even curled my hair when I had a hair emergency from it raining when we said "I Do!" that were best for us and was always responsive to our emails. I always say that grooms cant go wrong with a classic black tuxedo, and Taylor wore it well! Laina is a true gem and we are thrilled that you loved working with her (we do too)! I wish I had the right words to express how perfect our wedding day was at the Inn at Longshore. 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. 2 weeks later from the wedding and we have nothing bad to say, we keep going over in our heads about just how perfect everything was. Warm regards, There are a lot of moving parts throughout the wedding day and Laina made sure we were clued in on everything. Not to My husband and I had our wedding on 5/1/22 with 160 people and it was perfect, exceeding our expectations. We booked the Inn back in January, and from that very moment we knew we were in good hands! The Inn was wonderful with helping to coordinate a new wedding date and went above and beyond to ma From our very first visit my husband and I knew we wanted to have our wedding reception at the inn at longshore. Beyond the preparation, the night of, the food, drink, staff and venue themselves were all amazing, and I received nothing but the highest praise from my guests. Please don't be a stranger when you are in Westport! Warm regards, l we were given our wedding coordinator/consultant, Laina. The night of the wedding, walking into the Longshore it took my breathe away. Christine was amazing to work with from beginning to end, thank you Christine! We LOVED working with Laina (& the entire Longshore team) & will genuinely miss her!!! We first met and dealt with Christine who was extremely helpful and then we had Laina as our wedding coordinator when she came back Christine is absolutely amazing!!! A cool breeze had casually slipped in and tamed the unusually warm spring day as we made our way toward the waters edge. Our special day was MAGICAL and exceeded any expectations. Plot No. Every minute Arturo and I have spent with them and every conversation weve shared has filled our hearts to the brim with joy. We are so grateful we found them and chose them to host our wedding. If you're lucky like I was to have the ceremony and cocktail hour outside, you won't be disappointed- the pictures are gorgeous! He checked in with us throughout the night, and always made sure that we were always taken care of. She offered suggestions, helped us pick our menu and was able to modify and accommodate all of our wishes. Though the process of postponing a wedding is daunting, our event specialist at Longshore, Laina, made it as seamless as possible. I cannot stress enough how perfect this day was for my husband and I, and anyone who has the opportunity to consider this location should count themselves incredibly lucky. Our wedding coordinators Laina and Adrienne are really quite amazing and there is no project too large or From the moment my husband and I visited the Inn at Longshore, we knew we would get married there. Its been a month after our wedding and Im still shocked at how Amazon it all way! touch with us! The wood fired pizza station is INCLUDED and delicious! beyond to ensure everything went smooth on our wedding day. I would h We cannot say enough AMAZING things about the Inn at Longshore and Laina. The day of the wedding I didnt have a thing to worry about, everything I pictured and planned for came out more beautiful than I imagined and we owe it all to the Inn. Christine Hussey r the best was the Asian food station at the cocktail hour I really cannot believe how good all the food was! ly host one wedding at a time and it more than comfortably fit our ~200 guests. The location is breathtaking, the room itself is absolutely beautiful, and the food was phenomenal from the cocktail hour to the exit station. She also coordinated with all of our vendors which took a ton of the work away from me so that I could be a stress free bride! Longshore also holds a special place in my heart, as I grew up in Westport and spent many hours working at Longshore as well as enjoying the park for leisure. Each time they were on the dance floor together, Taylor would dip Jamie back, filling her with laughter! All of our guests loved the food, the atmosphere, and the ambiance that this venue provides. We got married in the middle of July, 2018 and had such a pain-free and pleasant experience planning our wedding at the Inn at Longshore. Director of Sales. Our wedding day flew by but it was TRULY perfect, and so much of that is thanks to the expertise, patience and commitment shared with us by the Inn at Longshore. mely helpful throughout the planning process and helped us tailor everything to fit our style and vision. We are all sorry to end all the planning and prep because Adrienne made the entire process as well as the wedding day SO MUCH FUN. Longshore is a beautiful and historic place to get married, and is truly the full packaged for venues! Our average wedding size is 175-250 guests. On the day of she made sure everything went off without a hitch. amazing. I'm considering getting divorced just so I can re-marry my husband at The Inn at Longshore all over again. Our guests could not stop talking a We could not be happier with our choice to have our September 27th wedding at The Inn at Longshore! From the start of planning until the very end, Laina was there. Everyone had an amazing time, including us!! The best way to describe the experience we had with The Inn at Longshore is perfect. Are you planning a proposal, engagement session or wedding? They helped us create a day beyond all our dreams. Our signature drinks were also delicious and refreshing - perfect for an early evening in July. She was such a pleasure to work with! Christine Hussey The caterers, On the Mark, provided the most DELICIOUS food for our guests. Also, their list of preferred vendors is top notch, look no further, we loved everyone we spoke with, even those we didn't hire. Adrienne was so great to work with and helped everything run seamlessly. I looked at her in disbelief and she said that people can kind of "pour into the venue" if the space was needed. We all really take pride in making sure you enjoy your day to the fullest and we are very fortunate to have Adrienne & Laina on our team! Leading up the wedding, Laina thought of every small detail so that I did not need to worry and coordinated with all the vendors. We are very fortunate to have the best Wedding CoordinatorsLaina absolutely loves what she does and makes sure the day is perfect for you! We are a very laid back couple, and Laina made sure that everything was perfect for our day. The strength, love, and joy they showed on day one will only grow with them throughout the years. I really didn't have to worry about anything. We worked with Adrienne Miller, who is truly one of the most organized, talented, and professional individuals any of us have ever met. Honestly, you dont need to bring in a whole lot to make the space look beautiful. She took my phone calls, emails and a bunch of last minute changes in stride and helped me through even the smallest concerns. In addition, Laina was our coordinator and she was incredible. We loved everything about The Inn at Longshore and our wedding guests raved about it as well. The actual wedding day was amazing. Again, thank you for the great review. My issue with is was that it was mostly a lawn. My team of event and culinary professionals are consistently praised by over-the-moon clients for their attention to detail, unerring work ethic and genuine love for what they do. The food, the venue, the staff all fantastic! We are still trying to figure out what event we can hold at the Inn next or what couple we can convince to get married there so we can go back for another wedding! Director of Sales. Look no further, this venue is one-of-a-kind. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your wedding and we are really happy that the guests We had an amazing wedding! The year-round romantic ambiance and lush setting provides infinite photo opportunities. We lucked out with a gorgeous day, so our guests were able to enjoy cocktail hour outside. On our wedding day, Laina took care of us and our guests making sure that event ran smoothly. The interior of this venue was so beautiful I was in love with the hanging bistro lighting and the decor all around. I honestly cannot recommend The Inn at Longshore enough, I so wish we can do it all again!! We had perfect wedding day and it was all because of the staff at the Inn and Laina! g the venue, we had the pleasure of taking a tour and meeting with Christine. p of the way from the start of the planning process throughout the whole day. These incredible memories will last a lifetime & we owe a debt of gratitude to Laina and the entire staff at The Inn at Longshore! We didn't have to worry once about event flow and she was right by our side at all the right moments, making sure we were where we needed to be and that we got to focus on spending time with friends and family. Having been in weddings at other venues, they just don't compare. She is very professional and treats you like a friend instead of a client. The venue itself is stunning, and the service is top notch. Once inside for the reception, the staff had extra food for our bridal party while everyone was seated - they made sure we were well fed and had drinks all day and night. The flow of the event was absolutely perfect - cannot think of one oversight at all. We danced the night away! She made sure to respond to every sing From the moment we toured The Inn at Longshore, we had nothing short of a pleasant experience. I felt completely special on my wedding day and taken care of. This was helpful for us because it relieved a lot of stress I had on where we would take photos at our wedding. It was simply beautiful! She was attentive and constantly checked in with myself, my husband, parents, etc. Seeing all of the detail shots from inside the ballroom and from the ceremony makes me smile SO big because I can see all of the hard work that Laina & her team did to utilize ALL of our things and display them in such beautiful & thoughtful ways. Looking through the photos on here is a great description of what the day/night felt like. We were looking for somewhere with onsite accommodations for our guests and the inn only had around 6 rooms or so (not their fault). Number one, our coordinator Laina was the absolute BEST person to work with and words dont do justice right how amazing she is. We have zero regrets for selecting Inn at Longshore for our wedding- we will cherish our experience with them for a lifetime and absolutely recommend other couples to reach out to them for their big day! We cannot be more thankful for Adrienne and The Inn for being a part of our wedding day. She takes care of everything and makes you feel completely at We cannot say enough about Adrienne, Eddie, and the entire staff at the Inn at Longshore. Randy popped the questions inside Cinderellas castle on a trip to Walt Disney World with their families. It was sinking in. ddings in the area and no one does a wedding like Longshore. I could not say enough nice things about the event planner, Laina, she was so detail oriented and responsive. I wanted to review this because I was in shock that this place had such high reviews! My guests all couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the inn and the ballroom was and how incredible the food was. We offer Hot Coffee, Shakes & Cold Coffee. ur stress -- and totally on top of everything -- we had complete faith that everything was getting done). Welcome, we are truly always looking forward to hosting your wedding and event! You will not be disappointed when you book your Longshore wedding!!! This was not the worst thing in comparison, but I didn't love that. The tasting we attended was TO DIE FOR! The storm clouds rolled in early, and rain threatened all day long, but it didnt matter. The night of our rehearsal dinner we brought in an overwhelming amount of extras - 9 ft farm tables, acrylic displays, signs, 150 + candles, favors, linens, etc. The venue is beautiful and right on the water. We look forward to connecting with you! The staff was so amazing and easy to work with, especially our wedding coordinator Adrienne, who made everything look amazing and the whole event run PERFECTLY. Laina was amazing to work with during every single moment of planning. Everyone loved their entrees and we had passed desserts which was a fun treat! I so loved working with Adrienne and knowing that I didn't have to worry about anything the day of. Hospitality holds a special place in my heart as I worked in hospitality for 9.5 years. Do you know Jamie and Taylor? The day ran/transitioned so smoothly and it is 150% because of her. The food is superior to any other weddings we've been to, and our families loved the charm of the guest rooms. She had the place decorated exactly, if not better, than I envisioned it. Warm regards from: Christine, Adrienne, Laina, Rory & Gudrun Tagert and the rest of the Longshore team! We had to postpone our wedding for one year because of Covid and Laina and The Inn at Longshore helped to make this difficult transition so much easier with constant communication and support. At this point we had already locked in all of our vendors, color scheme and design details & this event allowed to really visualize our wedding day. We can not say enough good things about the venue. She was extremely helpful and easy to work with through the entire process. Another reason is that at our wedding when we taking portraits, she was very attentive and made the process for my husband and I completely stress free. s very helpful every step of the way and always kept in touch with what was needed from us. Wishing we could do it all over again! We attended the tasting (with the other Fall 2019 wedding couples) at the beginning of the year & were blown away at how beautiful the event was. Sign up for updates and our latest offerings! The sole waterfront event space in Westport, Connecticut only one hour outside of New York City. Everyone raved about the food at the wedding - especially the cocktail hour pasta station, passed appetizers, ice cream sundae bar, and passed desserts. Our decor was displayed SO beautifully and the entire day was so organized. This venue is absolutely flawless and the staff really goes above and beyond to make the day super special. Please don't be a stranger! The white dome that you referred to is painted every year in the Springtime and was painted the week following your visit on May 18, 2019. She is a kind, professional, and skilled photographer and we are so pleased with the work that she did for us! xcited and encouraging about our day at points than we were. Laina was the best coordinator she was so helpful and very flexible. From then on, we were amazed at the hospitality, kindness, and professionalism that all the staff members conveyed. The reception to follow was wild: a true celebration of a sincerely amazing couple. We had an amazing experience from the moment we booked them. We would recommend this venue to anyone! - and the team could not have been more helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to review us! The setting is exquisite. I am so so so happy we made the last minute decision to do a very small wedding. I was literally shooting until the last moment of available light and we ended up with some amazing portraits. So many guests came to my parents and I to tell us how delicious and wonderful everything was. Katie had absolutely no idea he was going to propose and after dinner the waiter came out with a glass slipper on a tray. The Inn at Longshore is truly a dream wedding venue. Fast-forward years later and Katie met Randy on MySpace and commented on his page. One month later, our guests are still RAVING about what a hidden gem this venue is! This was helpful for us because it relieved a lot of stress I had on where we would take photos at our wedding. We loved working every minute with her. & of course, the food was INCREDIBLE! They said their vows, pledged their love and more than one tear flowed as they kissed. If you are looking at this venue to get married, definitely go with them!! What we really loved about Jess is that she managed to take the most stressful day of our lives and ease that stress right from us. VCafe has been offering high-end catering and event services for today's discriminating customer. As they walked back up the aisle together with beaming smiles on their faces as the sound of cheering and clapping filled the room! Adrienne made the entire experience easy, as she helped us with literally everything. aff is just unparalleled. I want to give a special shoutout to Adrienne who was a just a breath of fresh air during the entire planning process. Adrienne, our coordinator, handled EVERYTHING. I wanted to elope after we already paid a down payment on another venue in Derby because i was over the stress of wedding planning. my life easier and less stressful. 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. Honestly, I can't wait to host another event with Christine at the Inn. I felt that the rooms are very dingy and old. We were assigned Laina After several date changes due to the pandemic, we were finally able to have our wedding at the Inn at Longshore last weekend. The Inn at Longshore provided us with a flawlessly seamed wedding. The templates they provided me made planning a breeze and helped keep us organized. This checked off all the boxes for u We got married at The Inn at Longshore this past Memorial Day.