Grove at Briar Barn Inn Weddings | Intimate New England Venue

Briar Barn Inn

Of course, one of the best perks of a Grove at Briar Barn Inn wedding is the inn itself. Because of it, Grove is essentially a inn/hotel wedding venue.

Whether you and your guests expect to party hard or not, it’s very convenient to be able to spend the night in the inn before and after your Grove Rowley wedding.

Briar Barn Inn has 30 modern rooms. When you book your Grove wedding, Briar Barn Inn places a complimentary hold on 10 rooms for your event.

If you’d like to upgrade, 11 to 20 rooms can be held for $1000 and the entire inn of 30 rooms can be reserved for $2000.

Actually, the inn also has other event spaces for Bar Barn weddings. The Burrow can accommodate 24 people while Bramble House can accommodate 32.

So if you’re interested in additional minimony options (or some kind of unique wedding idea where you’d like to have additional space beyond Grove), these spaces can help you think outside the box.

The Spa

The spa at Briar Barn Inn offers a haven for rejuvenation. With three distinct treatment rooms providing various services, guests can unwind and prepare for the festivities. Massage services are conducted in a private suite near the Inn’s entrance.

Though the Briar Barn Inn spa lacks amenities like a formal lounge or sauna, guests can purchase a pool pass for relaxation during warm weather.

This makes the spa a perfect addition to the wedding weekend, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the inn’s rustic charm.

The Food at Grove

As a “day job,” Grove at Briar Barn Inn is actually a really great restaurant. At the time I published this post, the restaurant had a 4.8-star rating from over 400 reviews on Google. That’s exceptional and for good reason.

When planning your Grove Rowley wedding, you’ll have a ton of food and beverage options. In addition to standard choices such as main courses and hors d’oeuvres, you can also add-on welcome and late-night snacks, seasonal cocktails, and dessert stations.

The venue also schedules group tastings for couples who have booked their Briar Barn Inn weddings.

Other Restaurants Around Rowley

Suppose you want to have a rehearsal dinner the night before your Grove at Briar Barn Inn wedding, but you want a little variety. Here are some nearby North Shore options:

• 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar (Gloucester)
• Ledger Restaurant & Bar (Salem)
• Que Mas (Beverly)

Additional Hotels Near Briar Barn Inn

For guests seeking alternative accommodations (or if reserving room blocks doesn’t work out for you), several hotels are a short drive from Briar Barn Inn:

• Ipswich Inn (Ipswich)
• Arbor Inn Motel (Ipswich)
• Double Tree by Hilton (Danvers)
• Blue (Newbury)
• Clark Currier Inn (Newburyport)

Portrait Locations In/Near Grove Rowley

Located on the Massachusetts North Shore, Grove is well situated to give you cool portrait location ideas if you’re interested in taking a drive. You can find scenic locations in the area such as Plum Island Beach and Newbury’s Old Town (which reminds me of Mystic).

This coastal part of New England is pretty big, so the idea of exploring with your wedding photographer is especially attractive if you’re hosting a multi-day weekend wedding at Grove Rowley, for example.

If you have a lot of time to dedicate to portraits, remember that this is the part of Massachusetts where Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Rockport are located, too.

Service and Staff

As a wedding photographer, I’m very keen on working with good vendors. Simply put, the team at Grove are great. They’re communicative, service-oriented, friendly, and inclusive (I’ve photographed an LGBTQ wedding here).