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Nicolette Sent on 07/12/2024Book the barn and never look back!
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. -
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Katie Sent on 03/30/2025Best venue ever!!! Beautiful and amazing service
Getting married at the Red Lion Inn was truly the best decision we’ve made. From Day 1, everyone at the RLI was so helpful and communicative, the experience was so seamless, and the day turned out to be so perfect. We have received so many compliments from friends and family about the gorgeous venue, how smooth everything ran day-of, and how much fun they had. Truly cannot recommend couples to get married here more.
Our wedding coordinator was Sam Loonie and she is FANTASTIC. She is so professional, buttoned up, kept us on track throughout the entire process, easy and kind to work with. She made everything on this day so wonderful and we can’t say thank you enough. She was so responsive and always available to chat through our questions, provided us with great suggestions throughout the process, and kept everything running so smoothly day-of so that we could focus on getting married and enjoying the day. THANK YOU SAM!!!
The rest of the staff at RLI was also so helpful and kind. Andrew, the Inn Keeper and his team, were so kind and helpful. The staff, especially Faurik, who made sure we had everything we needed throughout the day from getting ready to the after party. Soli for all of her help from Day 1 when we were first looking at the venue.
Can’t recommend the Red Lion Inn enough!!!! We can’t wait to come back to the restaurant and inn often.
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Brianna Sent on 03/11/2025Amazing Venue & Staff
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! -
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Sarah Sent on 03/09/2025The Perfect Wedding Venue!
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. -
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Mallory Sent on 02/18/2024Fantastic!
We had the pleasure of hosting our wedding at The Red Lion Inn over Thanksgiving weekend 2023! Words can’t describe how magical our day was. We can’t say enough good things about the entire process of wedding planning and the day itself. Our wedding coordinator Samantha Loonie guided us every step of the way making some of the overwhelming tasks seem effortless and exciting. She was available every time we had a question and guided us through all of the decisions we had to make! She made the entire process fun and helped make all of our ideas come to life! Our day of staff was amazingly helpful with anything we or our guests needed. Our guests can’t stop raving about how delicious the food and drink was. Overall, we are so very pleased with how everything came together and we wish we could do it all over again! Can’t wait to go back to The RLI for our anniversary dinner and hopefully attend another wedding there someday! -
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Gabi Sent on 02/03/2024Incredible venue
I can’t say enough wonderful things about the staff at the Red Lion. Every single person, from consultation to morning after brunch, helped us in every way they could. I felt so supported, and knew they had the hard stuff taken care of! Jennifer Crook is the best, and she will have your back the entire process! The food is incredible, the venue is stunning, the rooms are amazing, and the staff are top notch. My husband and I are already planning a weekend trip to stay there again! They take care of all of the hard stuff so you can focus on enjoying your day! -
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Megan Sent on 11/10/2022Gorgeous wedding venue with amazing staff!
Absolutely LOVE everything about the Red Lion Inn! It is the gorgeous rustic barn style that I had always dreamed of for my wedding day. It was so convenient for guests to have ceremony, cocktail hour to reception in one area. From the outside it looks like just a cute Inn, but behind the inn is absolutely beautiful gardens and there are infinite amount of gorgeous photo opportunities.
We had an exceptional day and major shout out to Rachel, our producer, who is absolutely outstanding and made everything so incredibly easy and fun. Sam, Toufik and Andrew were also wonderful to work with throughout the planning and day off. The rest of the staff at the RLI were also incredible. We have nothing but good things to say about our whole experience. I highly recommend the RLI for a seamless and beautiful wedding day! -
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Michelle Sent on 08/10/2021PERFECT Wedding venue with AMAZING staff
My son had his wedding here and I can't say enough about Jennifer and Toufik. They were amazing and help make the entire night the most amazing memoriable night! The guests were so impressed with the entire affair. They were a pleasure with work with and I would HIGHLY recommend The Red Lion Inn if you want to have the PERFECT wedding.The Red Lion Inn and Barn's reply:
We LOVED celebrating with you all!! Creating the memories that last a lifetime is our favorite, and your crew made it easy! -
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Tara Sent on 07/27/2021Wedding of our dreams!
Danielle Kingsley and her team did a spectacular job of making sure our day was magical. They were attentive and ready to do every single task that needed to get done, all the way down to having our comfy shoes ready for the reception! Highly recommend her and her awesome team!!! -
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Marisa Sent on 07/07/2021My dreams came true
Our wedding reception at the Red Lion Inn could not have been any more perfect. The staff at RLI and the Catered Affair were absolutely amazing. They ensured everything went off without a hitch and we could not be happier! Highly recommend the venue!The Red Lion Inn and Barn's reply:
Marisa,
It was our pleasure to celebrate your day here with us at The Red Lion Inn! Congratulations again from our family to yours! -
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Nina Sent on 01/12/2020Beautiful venue, excellent staff, amazing experience!
I recently had my wedding at the Red Lion Inn and it was absolutely PERFECT. Sharada worked tirelessly to make sure that everything went to plan on the big day through numerous phone calls and emails. She was very patient, kind, and professional and I cannot thank her enough for her attention to detail, especially with regards to food allergies. Sharada and her staff were extremely accommodating and truly made my wedding the best day ever. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was divine - the rustic feel of the barn is magical and the cave was a blast to have for the after-party! Additionally, the rooms at the Red Lion Inn are truly unique and special - each room was spacious and extremely comfortable. I would highly recommend booking Red Lion Inn for your wedding or big event 😊 -
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Katherine Sent on 11/09/2024
The epitome of hospitality
We got married at the RLI on 11/1/2024. When you’re looking for a venue, you look at the obvious things: the location, the food, the way it looks. In these categories, RLI is amazing, but where it really excels is its staff. One thing you don’t think about when venue shopping is: how will the staff treat me on my wedding day? And it does truly make or break the experience! I have been in plenty of weddings where the venue treated us like another wedding on a long list. At RLI, we were treated like unique individuals and truly like royalty from the second we booked the venue. Our coordinator, Krystel, was responsive, helpful, and friendly. On the day of, she was a true super star and you would never have known we were at the end of peak wedding season for her. When my MOHs couldn’t get my very advanced bustle working, Krystel spent 45 minutes doing it for us, and laughing with us as we tried to figure it out. Toufik, the banquet manager, was absolutely lovely. He always had a smile on his face and had food ready for us to try at every turn. Andrew, the innkeeper, made all our friends and family feel right at home. This is a true team of hospitality professionals. We LOVED our wedding and cannot recommend the RLI highly enough! If you’re on the fence, book it now! 🤍 -
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Sam M. Sent on 08/08/2024
June 2023 wedding
Samantha Loonie was our wedding coordinator and truly went above and beyond from day one. On the day of everything was so organized and perfect. The staff at RLI were so good that guests were coming up to us saying how impressed they were by the service. The venue itself is also stunning, perfect for any season! -
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Katie Sent on 05/10/2024
The perfect day, thanks to the perfect venue
The second we visited RLI when searching for venues, we knew Red Lion Inn was the perfect venue for us. Not only is it absolutely gorgeous and provided the aesthetic we were looking for, but the staff could not have been more amazing. During our visit, Soli was so helpful in answering all of our questions and touring us through the property. We could not have been luckier to have Jen has our wedding producer. Jen was with us every step of the way from helping us find vendors, to coordinating with them, and bringing our vision to life. She was truly amazing and the day would not have been the same without her. Andrew and Toufik were just as incredible. Toufik was there any time we needed him throughout the night, and sometimes was there even if we didn’t know we needed him (but always did). Andrew was so accommodating to all of our guests and really went above and beyond to make them feel comfortable. Without these amazing individuals and the rest of the staff, our day would not have been the most perfect day it ended up being. Truly, the day could not have gone better in any way. We owe them our forever thanks for creating the most incredible wedding to start our married lives that we could have asked for. -
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Catherine Sent on 01/29/2024
01/13/24 Wedding
f you are lucky enough to have come across The Red Lion Inn for a venue, do not look any further. My husband and I got married here last a few weeks ago. I cannot fully express how special it was. The people working at the Inn from Andrew the innkeeper to the waitstaff are kind, accommodating, and so responsive. Krystel was our wedding coordinator and Toufik was our event manager, They both were INCREDIBLE. The day was so smooth and enjoyable because of them and their attention to all details. We had nothing to worry about because of them. I have had all of my guests tell me it was the best wedding they have ever been to. The food was amazing, the venue was beautiful and the service was unmatched. If money was of no concern, I would get married here yearly. I cannot thank The Red Lion Inn enough for making our wedding day the most special day of our lives. We love them so much! -
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Ilana Sent on 01/18/2024
Dream winter wedding
We worked with Krystel who truly made everything happen no matter the ask. From beautifully arranging my memorial table / DIY Photo Booth to making sure everyone with a food allergy had the right meal to everything in between she made our wedding absolutely perfect. The venue itself is cozy and beautiful and guests described the vibe as “feeling like a warm hug” which says it all. The food was incredible and everyone on the staff was attentive and ensured the wedding went according to plan. Best experience and would highly recommend to any future brides! -
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Andrew Sent on 11/02/2023
Wonderful Venue
Perfect, from the event team, Inn staff, catering and service team, they all were beyond exception and we cant thank them enough for all they did to make our day so special. -
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Sabrina Sent on 10/20/2023
Absolute Dream
Our best decision was choosing the Red Lion Inn for our venue. Krystel was there for us throughout the entire process and made wedding planning so fun. She was there for every question and ran the wedding itself like an absolute pro. We loved that the tasting was an event for all couples (and their parents) with dates close to ours and we truly got to try every potential dish. Also we have received SO many compliments on our food and our guests were in awe with the barn. Toufik and Krystel made sure we got to enjoy every bit of our wedding, made sure we ate, and didn't miss a single detail. You get more than you pay for at this venue! We are still on cloud 9!! -
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Deanna Sent on 10/07/2023
Best wedding venue!
The Red Lion Inn was the most incredible venue for our wedding in Jul 2023! We were looking for an upscale barn venue that was close to an airport since we had several guests from out of state and the Red Lion was just that. The first time we toured, my husband and I were sold. The barn has so much charm and the whole property is beautiful. Our wedding team and everyone we met at the Inn were friendly, organized, professional and ready to help with anything. Special shoutout to Sam, our amazing wedding coordinator, Toufik, our event coordinator, and Andrew, the innkeeper. Sam helped us from the day we signed our contract, organizing the little details and ensuring the ceremony and reception ran on smoothly and on schedule, putting us at ease. With the Inn, we were able to have access to the whole property on our wedding day. I got ready with my bridesmaids in the beautiful Hillside House, our ceremony and reception were in the barn and the after party was in the tavern. We were also able to rent the inn rooms on the night of the wedding. I cannot recommend the Red Lion Inn enough for your wedding! -
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