Belle Mer: A Longwood Venue Reviews
Reviews
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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
119 Reviews
94% recommend it
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Samantha M. Sent on 09/16/2024Best venue!
Belle Mer exceeded all expectations. Their staff is friendly & helpful!!!!! -
Kendall M. Sent on 10/20/2023
Dreamy destination for a Newport Wedding
From the moment we first visited Island House at Belle Mer, we were captivated by the space and the grounds - from the well-maintained gardens, the elegant architecture, and the pristine waterfront setting.
Sara Leonard, our incredible event specialist, played a pivotal role in making our day so perfect. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and unwavering support were truly exceptional. Her ability to handle all the intricate logistics and her willingness to go the extra mile made our experience stress-free and enjoyable.
The food at Belle Mer was exceptional, and our guests raved about the delicious cuisine served at our wedding, from the hors d'oeuvres to entrées and desserts. The culinary team truly impressed us with their creativity and commitment to excellence. They accommodated dietary preferences and allergies seamlessly, ensuring every guest was well taken care of.
Our wedding day at Island House at Belle Mer was everything we had ever envisioned, and more. The combination of the stunning venue and exceptional service created a day that will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
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Jackie Sent on 05/22/2023Beautiful Venue
My husband and I are so happy we chose Belle Mer as our wedding venue. Everyone there is incredibly professional and knowledgeable and they made sure our wedding was executed exactly as we wanted with ease. Meghan was a delight to work with, and was a huge part of making our vision a reality. Our guests came up to us all night raving about the food, ambiance and staff. Thank you Meghan and team for a magical night! -
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Kelly Sent on 10/01/2022Dream venue and best wedding coordinator EVER!
My husband and I got married in June at the Belle Mer, Island House. We really wanted a unique venue with a classy, coastal, relaxed vibe and the Island House was perfect for us! We have the most amazing memories in this space--including a stunning sunset over the water with a view of the Pell Bridge. The best part of Belle Mer for us was our wedding coordinator, Allegra Micheletti. Allegra was the most organized, fun, kind-hearted person and the night wouldn't have gone the same without her. She was on top of every detail and made the night of the wedding go so smoothly. Allegra felt like part of our family. She is so talented and made the wedding planning process fun--I actually looked forward to our calls together because it was like talking to a friend! We love Allegra and can never thank her enough for taking such good care of us and making our wedding day so memorable and relaxing. -
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Cara S. Sent on 10/28/2021Above & beyond!
Having our wedding at Belle Mer was easily the best decision we made for our wedding day. From start to finish, they were a dream to work with despite having to reschedule due to Covid. Carly Donovan and Sara Leonard were fantastic, organized and fun throughout the whole process - we felt lucky to have them on our team over the course of planning. Belle Mer is obviously stunning which was a huge reason we chose it, but there were so many moments throughout the day where they went above and beyond. From greeting our entire wedding party with champagne post ceremony, to working closely with us to maximize our dance floor time, to the food which our guests are still raving about, everything was amazing. No regrets. Also special shout out to Ivana, the day-of bridal assistant, who my family is still raving about. Everything we needed day-of, she was there and 10 steps ahead. Thank you Belle Mer for making our day so special! -
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Suma D. Sent on 09/21/2021Wedding on 8/13/2021
I was impressed by the beauty of this location as were my guests. I was equally impressed by the professionalism and meticulous attention to detail shown by the wedding planning assistant, Ivana who made sure our needs were met and answered all our questions. Overall, the Belle Mer staff made our event a memorable one! -
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Heather F. Sent on 07/29/2021Absolutely stellar!
WOW we loved Belle Mer! My husband and I got married there 3 days ago and I couldn't wait to write a review! The experience was simply lovely from start to finish. The staff is kind and detail oriented, the food is incredibly delicious, and of course the view is stellar! We were so sad having to leave the venue after our reception ended. We were in the Island House and our guests could not stop raving about the service and location. Perfect place for a perfect day! Highly recommend! I would give 10 stars if I could! We worked with Sara as our event coordinator and she was amazing! Hoping someone we know will get married there so we can return to this beautiful venue! -
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Annaliese Sent on 09/15/2019Perfect Venue
Our wedding at Belle Mer on September 1st was absolutely amazing! From the beginning of our booking, the administration has been extremely helpful and patient with us. Stephanie, our event specialist, was absolutely amazing every step of the way. She was professional, responds quickly, and extremely helpful throughout the planning period and she helped to make the process as smooth as possible. I would recommend Belle Mer as a venue to anyone who wants to get married on the water - the view is truly unbeatable! -
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Sarah Sent on 08/28/2019Spectacular!
What an incredible experience. Belle Mer beyond exceeded our expectations. We had such a fun and beautiful wedding. I decided not to hire a wedding planner, and I was only able to pull it off thanks to Stephanie Kennedy and the Belle Mer team. Everyone was extremely quick to respond and incredibly helpful. I did not have a single stressful moment on my big day, even without a planner, because they truly took care of everything. My vendors have all complimented Stephanie as well, and said that she was delightful to work with. The whole planning process was extremely well organized. The food was outstanding! My guests agree that this was the best wedding meal of all time. Our attendant Ivana was great too – she was always one step ahead of us. Thank you for the memories Belle Mer, we will cherish them forever! -
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Serena Sent on 06/27/2019The Perfect Day
I had my wedding at Belle Mer on June 23, 2019. This was the first choice I made in moving through the Wedding process and I am so happy that I did! It was simply above and beyond!! Stephanie, our wedding coordinator, could not have been more fantastic. She was always quick to respond to any questions, extremely helpful and accomodating, incredibly efficient and always made things as easy as possible for me and for my mom. She was kind, patient and just overall did a phenomenal job assisting us in making this the most special, amazing day we have ever experienced. The day of, Chelsea, our day of attendant, and Stephanie were on top of everything. We had hors d'oeuvres brought over to the bridal party through photo shoots, there was always a drink in mine and Albert's hand, every moment was well coordinated and perfectly executed. The staff was fantastic. Our bartenders, Josh and Danielle were awesome and so accomodating!! The food was delicious. I think at one point I ate 4 tuna tartare bites one after another in the middle of photos (Can't wait to see how those came out 😂) We cannot speak more highly of everyone at Belle Mer or of the beauty of the venue itself and the location. Every aspect of the team to the location to the blessing of a beautiful sunny day after almost a full week of rain (and hail the day before) made our day one we will never, ever forget. We cannot thank you all enough (especially Stephanie for all of her hard work for months on end!), but we can try :) So thank you from the very bottom of our hearts! I've always thought it was corny and inaccurate to say that one day is the best of your life, but I can say very positively that Sunday was the best day of our lives. I will strive to have the rest of my days meet the feeling that we felt that day. Maybe one day we will, but I don't think anything could ever be better. -
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Marla W. Sent on 06/19/2019Everything was perfect!
I wish I could do it all over again - I would change nothing. As my husband and I were standing there being pronounced as husband and wife, I thought about how lucky I was not just to be marrying the love of my life, but that I was able to do it in such a gorgeous place... knowing everything was taken care of.... and that all I had to do was sit back and take it all in.
Stephanie Kennedy was our planner and she went above and beyond for our big day. We cannot even begin to imagine a day better than the one we had. From the staff, to the food (which EVERYONE raved about), to the tiny details.... it was amazing. Highly recommend this venue... they truly thought of everything and kept it all so organized so we could focus on our big day and enjoy it.
I hope to get invited to another wedding at Belle Mer so I can enjoy it all again.
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Brian S. Sent on 05/28/2019
A Dream Come True for My Daughter
Perfect location, great food and excellent service.
My daughter in law is a wedding planner in Wilmington, NC and manage to work with the staff at Belle Mer remotely with no issues at all. From her perspective, the venue's standard package was extensive and good quality - i.e. nice chairs, tables, silverware, table clothes, etc. It was a wide open room with floor to ceiling doors that could be opened to bring the outside in. There was very little she had to upgrade.
As part of the package, you get a room for the bride to get ready and is yours all night long. It is a huge space on the second floor overlooking the outdoor ceremony area. In our case, the entire wedding party met, took some pictures, relaxed before the event started. We then returned to the space, had a drink and hor d'ouevres before joining the cocktail hour. A person is assigned to the bride for the entire time so anything she needed was taken care of.
There were two event spaces but they don't overlap at all. There was a 200 plus person wedding going on the same time and we didn't hear or see anyone from the other wedding.
The food was fantastic! Every guest that we spoke to raved about the quality of the food. All of our guests thoroughly enjoyed the event. One friend told us that he has a very close friend that lives in Newport. When our friend shared where the wedding was being held, the local (Newport) friend said Belle Mer was the best wedding location in Newport. As the father of the bride, I never saw my daughter more happy in her life. Never thought we could afford a wedding in Newport but timing is everything. End of April and early May is a shoulder season so it was no more expensive than places we looked at in Old Saybrook and Westbrook CT.
Highly recommend Belle Mer! -
