Kemble Inn is a historic gilded-age mansion hotel wedding venue located in Lenox, Massachusetts, in the heart of the Berkshires. The hotel’s combination of stylish event spaces combines classic glamour with modern design and offers options for a range of wedding celebrations. Kemble Inn invites all couples to celebrate their love against a picturesque Berkshire Mountain backdrop.
Facilities and Capacity
Kemble Inn is a suitable location for year-round weddings, and the venue can accommodate parties of between 10 and 175 guests. The inn can host weddings and events for up to 42 people for a seated dinner in their formal dining room. Complete with a wood burning fireplace and a picture window that displays a gorgeous vista of The Berkshire Mountains, the dining room is the perfect location for an intimate and memorable wedding. For parties of between 43 and 100, the venue can host a cocktail style reception throughout the mansion’s cozy main floor, veranda, and bluestone patio. Your guests can mingle throughout the main lobby which features a grand staircase lit with Swarovski crystal chandeliers, a piano lounge, and the recently renovated stylish Green Room bar. In warmer months, couples can book a tented dinner and celebration on their expansive back lawn, suitable for up to 175 guests.
Services Offered
For parties of 42 and under, Kemble Inn can offer beverage options and a custom dining experience from their in-house restaurant Table Six. For larger parties, the venue recommends that you work with one of their talented preferred catering partners.
Accommodation
Kemble Inn requires the rental of their nine guest rooms to ensure that their complete focus is on you and your guest’s comfort for the whole wedding weekend. They can host up to 22 of your closest family and friends, and your mansion buy-out gives you exclusive use of the inn and its facilities. Their guest rooms offer a mix of features including steam showers, deep luxurious bathtubs, working wood-burning fireplaces, heated bathroom floors, fine linen, and considered lighting.
History
The property at 2 Kemble Street, now the Kemble Inn, was built between 1881 and 1886 by the Frelinghuysen family of New Jersey, whose patriarch, Frederick T., was the Secretary of State in the Chester A. Arthur administration. The house was like many others in the area that were referred to by their owners as a summer cottage. After many years as a private residence, the house was donated by Mrs. Charles F. Bassett and referred to as Bassett Hall, serving as a boy’s preparatory school dormitory. In 1993 the property was converted to an inn. The current owners purchased the property in June of 2010 and begun a significant transformation and renovation.
Kemble InnStyling in the loungeJump for joy! FiresideThe Green Room BarA winter weddingCelebrate! A view from aboveA formal affairJust married! Tented verandaRoom with a viewDance the night away! View at nightTaking a momentTrue loveVerandaFirst danceLooking at the loungeRed rosesVintage glamourReception bandGrand staircaseHappily ever after! Kemble InnStyling in the lounge
I have been hosting writing retreats at the Kemble Inn for the past 6 years and have never been disappointed. Not only is every room in the inn spectacular, but the staff is top notch and very responsive and accommodating. From the moment you walk through the doors, the beauty and serenity of the inn envelopes you. It's like walking into a dream world. I always ask my retreat attendees to rate their experience and they have unanimously given the highest marks for the Kemble Inn. I look forward to returning again and again.
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My fiance and I looked at the Inn to host our wedding. The inn is cool and chic! It has beautiful picture window in the back room that looks out over the huge yard! Ultimately, we decided to go with a different venue based on the number of guests we had. Jessica, the coordinator, is very quick to respond! She was extremely sweet and accommodating. I wish I could have worked with Jessica more!
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Emily
· Married on 09/19/2015
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Gorgeous Inn, Incredible staff
I cannot speak highly enough about my experience with the Kemble Inn. When we were touring the Berkshires looking for a venue I knew that I wanted a place that didn't require me to bring every piece into in order to create my dream wedding. The Kemble Inn was our last stop and my jaw dropped when I walked through the front door. First of all, the curb appeal of the Inn is amazing. I could immediately imagine my guests walking from the ceremony venue and being wowed as they came around the corner and saw the grand home. Walking inside took my breath away. It is basically my fantasy home- The furnishings are so meticulously designed and so lovingly arranged. Not a single pillow looked out of place but somehow it's not the least bit stuffy. The clincher for me was the winding staircase and teal wall and dramatic crystal chandelier. I immediately knew this was where I was going to get married and I just hoped that the management would match the aesthetic perfection. I was not disappointed. Scott, the owner, and Ron the chef are two of the most professional, detail and quality oriented people I have ever worked with. My husband is a big cook so we knew that the food being good was a major priority. Not having to work with a separate caterer alone was worth it-- but then we tried the food and it was incredible? I really couldn't believe it. Three years later and people still talk to me about the crab-cakes! (And mosts of our guests were either Alaskan or Rhode Islanders so they have very exacting seafood standards!) We had about 150 people at the wedding and were nervous that it would be too small for a sit down reception- Scott and Ron gave us the brilliant idea to have it all be passed plates and a carving station. SO MANY people commented to us that that was their favorite aspect- Not having to be stuck at a table made it feel more like a party and people were able to hang outside by the fire pit, on the veranda, or explore the main floors. The guest rooms are gorgeous, I had a soaking tub in mine and my mom had a steam shower in hers. They were a gorgeous backdrop for the "getting ready" photos. Finally, the staff was unreal- Our guests that stayed at the Inn were so taken care of and the reception guests said that there were never lines at the bar and everyone went above and beyond to make them feel welcome. The staff was not big, but during the weekend it felt like there were three times as many people working because everyone was so responsive and on top of every job and request. I just felt like I didn't have to worry about anything the entire weekend. When the toasts started, there was Scott with a bottle of champagne and glasses, when the band arrived the whole staff got them set up on the staircase (another amazing idea from Kemble--made it feel like a concert), and the decor of the Inn was exactly what I would have designed-but I didn't have to lift a finger or buy too many flowers! The art, the furniture, and the colors are the perfect mix of hip and historic. I wanted the day to be memorable, colorful, sophisticated, and low key. Kemble delivered on all of these.
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$ 4500
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$ 1500
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
No
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$ 1
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$ 1
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Parking
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Server(s)
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$ 9
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
House Liquor
House Wine
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
6
Describe your venue:
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Mansion
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Scenic Views
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What event services do you offer?
Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Stations
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Tents
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
May
June
July
August
September
October
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
March
April
November
December
1 Wedding Deal & Discount
July or August Summer 2020 Afternoon Weddings
Looking for a fabulous afternoon wedding? Our tent can accommodate 96 guests for a sit down luncheon!
Save $6000 on normal site fee, and forgo the requirement for any rooms booking. Events 11 AM to 4 PM Friday, Saturday or Sunday's in July or August 2020 only.
