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.