Picking your wedding venue is an extremely personal decision that you likely won't make just from reading some good reviews, so this review is intended for couples who are already interested in The Red Lion Inn and need a little nudge to book. If you haven't already, schedule a tour, I can promise you that nothing I, or anyone, can say will be able to emulate the feeling you get upon entering the barn. It was a jaw dropping moment for my *husband* and I. We immediately knew that is where we wanted to get married and our search stopped there. Key factors other than the beauty of the barn that really sold us: the historical building offered a quintessential New England atmosphere; the hillside house provided us with a location to host our rehearsal dinner & ample getting ready space for the girls the morning of the wedding; the pool which we used for a little welcome party as guests arrived; the inn that had the perfect amount of rooms to accommodate the bridal party and our parents (all of which are from out of town and Cohasset has VERY limited hotel options); the cave which is where we had an after party (an absolute must, with late night snacks which the guests LOVED); and the staff! Samantha Loonie was our coordinator, and she honestly deserves her own review, she is amazing! I took this wedding on without hiring a planner and never felt overwhelmed or frazzled. Sam was always responsive, organized and her positive attitude is infectious. She isn't just there to look out for the venues best interest, she genuinely adores wedding planning. She kept everything running smoothly in the days leading up to the wedding and most importantly on the big day. I didn't leave a single instruction on how or where I wanted the wedding decor setup, and she NAILED it!! I could not have done a better job if I did it myself (not to mention how meticulously everything was packed back up after the wedding). Every and any silly little question or request I had was met with sincerity and a solution. I live really close by and she was always more than happy to skip the email chain and long phone calls in exchange for a face to face meeting (p.s. bring her a marylou's coffee if you appreciate her as much as I do); Andrew the inn keeper is straight out of a hallmark movie I swear, you can't not adore him and his incessant knowledge of the Inn. I always looked forward to chatting with him and he was always happy to take us on a tour whenever we dropped by; Michelle, who can be found at the front desk when Andrew is not, was incredible. Her personality left a mark on everyone who met her during our wedding weekend, she made me feel like the only bride who has ever walked those halls. She would drop anything and everything if I asked for her help with something; Last but certainly not least is Toufik, I did not have the pleasure of meeting him until the weekend of the wedding but he was the MVP! Not a single detail overlooked. He made sure from the moment we checked in that every single thing was perfect. From providing speakers for our little pool party to bringing my *husband* and I a private tray of hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour to ensure we got to try them all. I will never forget this small detail because how impactful it was but when the cake was rolled out after dinner Toufik made a point to spin it to face me when he saw my eyes light up, a simple act but it was so thoughtful. Sam & Toufik worked so hard (and VERY late) on the wedding night to pull off the perfect day. I knew I was in good hands, and I didn't have to worry about a thing. I could think a thought and BOOM one of them was there ready to help. They had cake and leftovers delivered to our room knowing most couples are too busy at the wedding to really indulge.
Other little tidbits:
-I highly recommend hiring a band for this venue, the acoustics in the barn are incredible (bonus points if you hire Groove Authority!)
-The bridal suite (room 13) has a private elevator! talk about penthouse vibes
-The food was AMAZING, and they accommodated us with an entirely gluten free wedding. Seriously every single thing.

I could keep going but I think this has served the purpose of highlighting how special this venue is. You will not feel like just another conveyor-belt wedding if you book at The Red Lion Inn. Their approach is refreshingly personal which is what the most special and intimate day of your life deserves.

Our wedding at the Red Lion Inn this past fall was nothing short of incredible. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect late September day, and we owe so much of that to Sam Loonie and her amazing team. Sam, I can’t thank you enough for answering all my emails and making the entire planning process feel effortless. You and your team took care of every detail—even the ones we never would have thought of.
Throughout the night, our guests kept coming up to us to rave about the incredible staff, the stunning venue, and how it was the best wedding they had ever attended. The Red Lion Inn played such a huge role in making that happen.
From the months leading up to our wedding to the big day itself, you took such great care of Jordan and me. My glass was never empty, and the attentiveness from Toufik was absolutely outstanding. Thank you for everything—you made our wedding truly unforgettable!

We had the most unforgettable wedding at the Red Lion Inn, and it was all thanks to their incredible team! Sam Loonie, our coordinator, went above and beyond. She was always quick to respond to my many detailed emails and worked with us to bring all of our specific personal requests to life. She took care of every little detail so I could enjoy getting ready without a worry in the world. Toufik, the banquet manager, was amazing too—he was always checking in on us and even arranged an impromptu cheese platter when we realized we hadn’t eaten all day! He kept everything running smoothly and somehow always had an eye on us, making sure we never had to wait for anything. It made us feel so special! Jan, the head bartender, was so much fun – she helped us create specialty cocktails and brought such great energy to our guests. Thank you for making that spiked hot cocoa bar happen! All our guests were saying how amazing the food was and the after-party at the tavern was the perfect way to cap off the night. And the guest rooms made this venue extra special, having our closest family and friends all under one roof made the whole day run so smoothly. Everything, from the moment we arrived to the time we left, was perfect, and we owe it all to Sam and the amazing staff at the Red Lion Inn.