Highfields Golf & Country Club Reviews

It was the best decision ever to have our wedding at Highfields! I apologize in advance for the lengthy review but it is only fair to go in depth with how lovely and excellent the planning and execution of our special day was at Highfields. The value that this venue offers is unmatched! All of the other venues that we toured had starting prices (or minimums) that were nearly 3 times of what we paid to have our wedding at Highfields, and we toured a large number of different venues all around Massachusetts. They add value to your event by offering packages that have many elements that will take your experience to the next level, like including a champagne toast for all your guests, linens in your color of choice, and more, along with the most dedicated wedding coordinator in the world, Ann Marie! She takes her job very seriously and you can tell right away that she is the the queen of making wedding dreams come true. She meets with you multiple times before your big day and gives you full reign to choose all the details that make your day special. She was so helpful in coordinating with our vendors when they should arrive and more, and she even provided our photographer with a tour of the venue prior to the day so they would be ready to deliver an amazing service. Everything about our day was planned and lead by Ann Marie down to each minute and the execution was beyond our expectations. The food at Highfields was phenomenal and they are very flexible about making last minute adjustments and accommodating any dietary restrictions. Not only was the service flawless, and the staff amazing, but the venue is one that offers an absolutely gorgeous view of the golf course and made for breath-taking photos. Another aspect that we really loved is the ability to have our rehearsal dinner on site in the Tavern. It made for a smooth sailing and uncomplicated rehearsal dinner with great food for our wedding party and parents. Highfields also does not have any hidden fees and they are very transparent and flexible in accepting payments in different forms. They don't tack on silly charges as many other venues do like a cake cutting fee, etc. Overall, there are really no improvements or enhancements that I could suggest to them as everything was planned and executed so flawlessly. The bottom line is that if you are in search of a venue that will deliver you with an amazing wedding day book your date at Highfields right away! You won't regret it!

We had worked with Annmarie for more than three years prior to the wedding, and she was beyond great. We met every few months at first, then roughly every other month, then every month, and finally every other week. She requested the phone numbers and emails of all the vendors because she was constantly on top of things. She really did take care of everything! She would constantly check that we were prepared, asking us if we selected music, the color of the napkins, the sequence in which the bridal party would enter, the time that dinner and dessert would be served, and so on. Above all, she would make sure that everyone arrived on time. She checked to make sure we were on time and honestly that is not easy! We also had a bridal suite with the most delicious pastries and mimosas! I hope to book another event in the future and work alongside Annmarie again!

A little over a month post-wedding and some of the craziness has finally died down so we can write a review. Booking Highfields was the best choice we made in terms of our wedding. We cannot speak more highly of AnnMarie first and foremost, the staff member there who worked with us from start to finish (literally acting as everything from the wedding planner to the day of coordinator) to ensure everything went perfect. That she did! She’s an expert in all things from centerpiece recommendations to the timing of the day to quite literally sewing me into my dress when something went wrong right before the reception. You have multiple meetings with her before the day, which keeps you on track and confident that everything will go well. Kind, professional, easy to work with, flexible, constantly reminding you it’s YOUR day, she cares about the bride and groom and makes wedding planning easy.
Such compliments I can extend to all of the staff; my photographer sent an email after the wedding, specifically complimenting how great the staff were to work with, saying how they made it such a stress-free day for them. My guests complimented the bar tenders to us many times.
The bridal suite at Highfields is something I haven’t ever encountered at another friends’ wedding, and likely won’t again. Everyone loved it and it fit my (massive) bridal party and family with ease, giving everyone plenty of space to go in the multi-room space. They will let you extend the booking for however long you need that morning and you have it all night, which made getting ready incredibly easy and gave everyone a safe place to keep their things. Don’t underestimate this feature, getting ready all in one place, on site, made my day so much smoother.
Finally- the food! My husband and I are both more on the picky side, so we specifically looked for places that had more “fun” food options, and this place was perfect for that. We opted for non-traditional wedding food (mac and cheese, chicken parm, fajitas, etc.) and we are so glad we did. They say that people remember the food and music at a wedding the most, and from our experience that cliche is true. We received so so many compliments on the delicious food, the myriad of options, how you could go up for seconds, how it wasn’t “the usual” food, and more. And the way we did it, we did not have to keep track of any specific plate choice requests, since everyone was getting the same choice and could serve themselves. People still talk about it. If you are looking for the option for a non-traditional meal that people really liked, opt for their “stations” choice.
Overall, we had a blast and I would encourage you to at least check out Highfields for flexibility, choice, and peace of mind on your wedding day. The fireplace right when you walk in makes for beautiful photos, and you can decorate it how you’d like. The golf course is beautiful and the men enjoyed playing it as part of the wedding package. The food is great, AnnMarie is one of a kind, and we all had a great night.

I can not say enough good things about our 4/1/23 wedding at Highfields! Annmarie was a HUGE help with the process. They were super accommodating to our wishes and our day was everything we dreamed of. The food was great! We did the buffet stations. Entire staff was so kind and efficient. Super affordable compared to other venues too!

We are so happy that we chose Highfields for our wedding reception. Everything was amazing. The food was incredible our guests still talk about how the food was so good. The staff are wonderful and so friendly. AnnMarie the event coordinator is incredible she is so talented and was with us at every step of the planning process and made sure our special day was amazing.

We couldn't be happier with how our wedding went at Highfields! Everything was truly perfect.

Ann Marie, the coordinator, was remarkable and is made for this job! She is professional, supportive, and very organized. She made sure every detail was triple checked and if she had a question, she made sure to ask to ensure everything was what we expected. The food was excellent. For apps, we had the veggie tray, cheese tray, and scallops wrapped in bacon. For our meal, we had either the Highfields Stuffed Chicken or New England Baked Haddock. They were very accommodating for food allergies/dietary restrictions such as gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, and dairy free.

We truly can't say enough wonderful things about this venue & staff. :)

I don't have enough wonderful things to say about Highfields and especially Annmarie! From day one she was absolutely amazing helping me plan every step of the way, she was helpful, responsive, and extremely excited along with us for our big day! The venue is beautiful, tons of gorgeous spots for photos. The bridal suite was perfect for getting ready. Everyone was raving about the food all night and even days after. Danielle, our bartender, was absolutely wonderful. To top it all off the price is so reasonable for everything you are getting! I loved every step of my planning and the day was everything I could have wanted and more. 10/10 would recommend!!

I have nothing but good things to say about Highfields! To start, the coordinator was incredible! She was very responsive, caring, and helpful. We met numerous times throughout the year in preparation for our wedding. This venue is VERY reasonably priced as well. Everyone had great things to say about the food, especially the prime rib! 100% recommend! Fantastic experience working with Highfields!

I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding experience with Highfields! Ann Marie was so attentive and helpful throughout the entire process! She would guide us when we felt lost and celebrate with us when we were accomplishing things on our list! If we had any questions in between planning meetings we would email and get a response back almost immediately! The venue was absolutely beautiful, the food was great and we couldn’t have asked for a better wedding!

I was a covid bride (2020) and had to move my date about 3-4 times. Highfields never charged me a fee to changed the date, as some venues had done to couples. Annemarie is a wedding coordinator guru! Without her guidance I would have never known when to get my save the day pics done, when to send out invites, and even how long to wait for rsvps. Annemarie is such a sweet person. She is there for you to have the wedding of your dreams without going bankrupt. Highfields is a beautiful venue and so accommodating.

Annmarie the wedding coordinator is the sweetest! Unfortunately we went with a different vendor because they did not have the date we wanted it was still an amazing experience with her! She is so sweet, thorough, and flexible.

We booked our wedding date 1 month before the world shut down. To say Highfields has been amazing through the ups and downs is an understatement. We were suppose to get married February 2021, moved to July 2021. AnnMarie worked with us to plan our new day in under 2-3 months and was so supportive through everything. Our day was beyond amazing and our family and friends have raved about the wedding. Thank you to Highfields and AnnMarie for a relaxed and pleasant experience even during the craziest of times.
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From day one till wedding day everything was amazing! AnnMarie was so helpful and is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. I would recommend Highfields to anyone looking for a venue to have a wedding.

My husband and I are so glad that we chose Highfields as our wedding venue! Seven months later, and we are still getting positive feedback on the food, the atmosphere, the views, the decoration, and the service--and our guests don't even know how wonderful it was to work with them through the wedding planning process! My meetings with the coordinator, AnnMarie, was one of the best parts of planning my wedding! AnnMarie was kind, compassionate, and truly made me feel like my wedding was the only one that she cared about when I was with her. She listened to our stories and thoughtfully helped us incorporate a family feel into our day, walked me through coordination with other vendors, and made sure that everything went smoothly as long as I did my end of the work! We are so glad that our experience with Highfields was amazing from start to finish, and we can't wait to go back and visit!

We chose Highfields for our Oct 2, 2020 wedding, but we unfortunately made the difficult decision yesterday to move it to a smaller ceremony and reception in our backyard due to COVID. Whenever we sat down with their coordinator, AnnMarie, we felt nothing but love and passion for her job from her. This woman really loves her job and more importantly loves and cares about her couples! Her dedication is unmatched to anywhere else we toured and it shows. She reminds you each time you have an idea or question that this is YOUR big day and not only encourage you, but give you the pros and cons of the idea and works through it with you without making you feel that your idea was completely insane. My fiance, Derek, and I constantly say that AnnMarie is the real reason we chose Highfields on top of their delicious food and gorgeous ballroom overlooking the treetops of the driving range. I was reading horror stories about couples not hearing from their venues and coordinators and given a hard time when asking for their deposit back if they rescheduled or cancelled due to COVID. We knew we wouldn't get the same experience with AnnMarie, but we didn't even need to ask for our deposit and she insisted we take it back. She was even helping us with what's next and how we can make our little backyard wedding a success and offer her answers whenever we had questions! We were so excited to have our big day there, but the world had different plans for us this year. We hope that our paths will cross with Highfields and AnnMarie in the future and if we had to go back and do it again, we'd still choose them.

Unfortunately due to COVID, there was a change of plans and we did not end up getting married at Highfields. However, we feel we can write a GLOWING review because we went through almost all of the planning, the tastings, and the final details... and we really had a perfect experience. Ann Marie, the wedding coordinator who comes with the venue, is AMAZING! She is knowledgable, kind, and has great tips on how to make the wedding day special. She also has great recommendations on vendors that she has worked with closely over the years! The venue itself is beautiful. The ballroom where the wedding is held overlooks the gorgeous golfing grounds. The food is incredible and affordable, and there's a full bar on site. For brides who want an elegant venue at an affordable price WITH the help of a knowledgable wedding planner, this is the place for you! We hope that all brides consider Highfields during their search! We plan to go back to the venue from time to time to say hi to Ann Marie and have dinner at the tavern.

Danielle & Bill

Most of you might be in the same situation l was in ...a COVID Bride. My wedding had to get postponed 2 weeks before the original day. AnnMarie was AMAZING! She helped me change my wedding not once, not twice, but 4 times! I know most would call it quits by that point but I wanted my special day. That was exactly what is was.. special. AnnMarie and her wonderful staff made sure everything went perfectly. I had my first dance, cake cutting, and the food was phenomenal! My guests are still raving about the filet beef and encrusted chicken breast. I fell in love with this venue the moment I walked through the door and I left as family. If you are looking for a elegant and beautiful venue with people who remember you and treat you as if you were part of their family then this is the place for you! I may not have been able to have my 80 person wedding but AnnMarie made sure that I could have everything else!

Highfields is an absolutely perfect place to have your wedding! I got married there on 2/15/2020 and I cannot say enough positive things about Highfields. The wedding coordinator, AnnMarie, is just amazing. She helped me through the whole process and made sure we never spent too much. I searched high and low for a venue that was nice and would not break the bank. After looking at dozens of other venues and being scared aware by the costs, I could not believe how reasonable the prices were at Highfields. Add to that, you get the most incredible wedding coordinator you can imagine with AnnMarie. Not only did AnnMarie ensure I was on-track with all the pre-wedding planning, she made my wedding day run perfectly. We had both the ceremony and reception at Highfields and were so glad we did. The food was excellent! All the employees who helped on the wedding day were great! And AnnMarie was AMAZING! My husband and I both agree that Highfields is the perfect place to get married! I highly recommend Highfields for your wedding ceremony and reception!

From the group tasting to the built in planner, Highfields is the way to go. It was the best experience to work with AnnMarie to plan what may have been the smoothest wedding I've ever been to (as unbiased opinion as I can manage). The guests loved the room, decor, bartender, music and food. I could not be happier with my decision to book the ceremony and reception at Highfields. Thank you so much to everyone who helped make my day amazing!

This venue was absolutely breath taking inside and out. We were able to have our Nov 3rd wedding outside with the beautiful fall foliage and the day light savings sunset. The inside of the venue has two absolutely incredible suites for the bride and groom. The food was delicious, we got so many compliments on how it was not your “typical” wedding food, but a real meal. AnnMarie, the wedding coordinator is such a pleasure to work with. She has so much experience and a calming presence that made everything so easy. We planned our wedding in two months and it was more than perfect! Thank you Highfields and AnnMarie!

From the planning stages, to execution, we had the best experience with Annmarie and the staff at Highfields for our wedding last October. The ballroom, the view, and the grounds were so beautiful and made the perfect backdrop for all of our photos. Annmarie's assistance in planning our perfect day was invaluable and in fact we were able to work together by email and phone since we are in Texas. Our day was absolutely perfect and everything went off without a hitch!

I can’t begin to describe how wonderful our Highfields Experience was. AnnMarie, and the entire staff (Lisa, Heather, Chris and more), went above and beyond to make our day truly special. We started planning our wedding reception in July 2018. We initially choose Highfields because of the gorgeous set-up, specifically the outdoor patio and lots of windows overlooking the golf course and surrounding trees. I would now 100% recommend choosing Highfields because of AnnMarie. From the very start, AnnMarie will work with you, setting up multiple meetings and FaceTime calls for those who live outside of Grafton, to go over the logistics. By the time our reception arrived, AnnMarie had covered every detail (from napkin colors to ideal table layouts) that we didn’t have a single thing to worry about. Our guests have not stopped talking about how beautiful the venue was and how great the food was.

We’ve had three wedding celebrations in India, Texas and in Grafton, and Highfields was by far the best value. The fact that you get the best event planner, plus a lot of additional bonuses, like bridal/groom suites, linens, centerpiece accessories, included in the already affordable package is just incredible. I highly recommend Highfields for your event if you want stress-free planning and an affordable venue!

We had such an amazing experience with Highfields, especially with AnnMarie! She was our saving grace during this experience and everything went seamlessly throughout the planning and the day of because of her. The venue and serving staff were fantastic. We would do it again in a heartbeat and Highfields would always be our first choice. Thanks for everything AnnMarie! 😊

Everything about our wedding day was perfect. The staff, the food, the venue. All perfect. It was everything we could have hoped for and more. One of the special aspects about Highfield’s is it feels like family and everyone there wants to make your day special. However, I have to say that I couldn’t have done it though without the help of AnneMarie. Even though I was planning a small wedding I never felt it was any less important to her then a huge event. She kept me on track when I had no idea where to start and she had so many wonderful ideas that I used that made our day special. I will be forever grateful!!

We are so glad we picked Highfields to have our wedding. The whole wedding process was amazing and stress free, all thanks to Ann Marie. Ann Marie did an amazing job with helping us plan our wedding. She made sure that everything turned out just how we wanted. Anne Marie was quick to respond to any questions we had, she went above and beyond our expectations. The venue was beautiful and the food was delicious, everyone at the wedding could not stop raving about the food. I would highly recommend Highfields to anyone looking to get married. Thank you Anne Marie for a wonderful wedding day we will always remember!