Lord Thompson Manor — Attraction in Thompson

Where do I begin? The whole LTM team made sure my entire wedding wknd was not only stress free, but also a perfect depiction of a vision I had in my head of what my wedding would be like. To say I am thankful for this is an understatement. We spend years dreaming of our wedding, imagining what it will look like, asking for things we aren't sure are achievable. I had about 1,000 of these details in my head, and LTM did NOT miss a single mark. It was unbelievable and I am quite literally in shock one month later. From the stunning decor, to the magnificent food- the wknd was one no one will never forget. From the moment we pulled up to the manor for our 1st tour appt with Andrew, I knew we had found the venue of our dreams. Furthermore after walking in the front door, you immediately pick up an energy that I had never felt anywhere else. It was warm, cozy, familiar, and it felt like home. I wanted everyone I knew to see this spectacular hidden gem of the earth we had found. Andrew was so thorough & concise and just knows everything there is to know about how to host the perfect wedding. Then the ever so talented Jackie, the photos of her work online had my jaw on the ground, I was so excited to finally meet her. Her extensive and impressive collection of dinnerware, decor, linens, and more can give anyone a beautiful event. The cottage, which is a space you can only dream you will be lucky enough to get ready in on your wedding day- is managed by Janice, I remember talking to her on my tour about everything to expect the wknd, how the morning of getting ready would go, and heard her devotion to making her brides happy. She brought me to tears that day already knowing we would become super close and feeling relieved to know I would have her by my side from day 1. Ted, is also fantastic- his smile lights up the room. He has the voice of an angel and a heart of gold. I could never imagine the wedding planning process to be so fun seeing what some of my friends had gone through. I would talk with the team all the time, we really built a lovely friendship throughout the process. Jackie and Janice were always VERY on top of my details and plans. Whatever advice or crazy requests I had they were there to help me figure out. Before I knew it, it was 1 year into the planning process and time for our tasting! They went above and beyond we had the best day seeing our table decor for the first time which was PERFECTION! It was an exact replica of all of the inspo photos I had shared before, so unique. The tasing was the first time we met Chef Mike, but we had been talking for weeks prior about a bunch of crazy requests I had for my wedding weekend- which you wont be surprised to read were ALL executed beyond perfection once again on the weekend. This consisted of a live hand piped cannoli and Napoleon bar, a live hot pasta chafing station, an Italian inspired interactive charcuterie table, a potato latke station, a NY bagel bar, and more!!! Mike and his team absolutely killed it and ALL of my guests said it was BY FAR the best event food they had ever had. Moving into decor and florals, I loved how the manor had different vibes depending which part of the property you were in, and I wanted to capture that mysterious excitement for my guests with how I decorated each space. My inspo for the rehearsal was Positano Romance, and Jackie literally transposed the Amalfi Coast into the outdoor area of the manor. MULTIPLE guests came up to us to tell us the felt like they were in Italy, it was spectacular, quite literally amazing. The side garden felt like a fairytale to me, my Inspo for this space was Alice in Wonderland, low and behold once again the mark was hit! In the dining rooms I wanted romance and elegance, guess what? CHECK! Candles everywhere, soft florals, you could feel the love no matter which dining room you walked into. The party turned up after dinner and we danced past 12am! Brunch sunday was the perfect send off and it was hard to leave, but it was see you later, not goodbye for me and this group! We...

We knew our 6/17/23 wedding would be an incredibly special day, but we were not prepared for how truly romantic and magical Lord Thompson made this for us and our guests. When we think back to this day or watch our wedding video we become overly emotional and grateful to have held such an important part of our lives at Lord Thompson Manor. It’s a venue like no other. Let us start with the absolute impeccable service you receive from LTM. You are in such great care with Jackie, Andrew, Janice, Ted and Chef Mike. There are no details missed when it comes to making your dream weekend come to life, with ease and as little stress as possible for you. They are wedding experts!! From the day we chose LTM to the minute we walked out the door the Sunday after our wedding, we were catered to in every way imaginable. Andrew made it abundantly clear to us from day one, “if you want it we will make it happen for you” and he and his team delivered above and beyond. From financial decisions, to specialty cocktails, everything was more perfect than we could have asked. Jackie is a true visionary and it’s her #1 priority to ensure you have exactly what you dream for. Her genius took our ideas and photo inspiration and made it into a reality - from decorations to florals, she handled it all and curated the most magical atmosphere NOT ONCE but TWICE for both our rehearsal dinner and our wedding night. Janice became another mom for us this weekend and was there for us at every moment. She helped unload all of our things on drop off day, steamed ALL the bridesmaid dresses, organized dinner to be brought to the cottage house for our cousin who just had a baby, read a beautiful poem to all girls on the wedding day, even gave the bride a cold towel when not feeling well at dinner and SO MUCH MORE! She’s an angel of a human and we felt so lucky to have her. Our wedding would not have been as special if it weren’t for Ted, host of our wedding weekend. He carries such vibrant energy and brought so much love, thoughtfulness and care. Not only did he tend to our every ask without hesitation, he literally SERENADED us and our guests with his incredible singing as he poured champagne during dinner – magical doesn’t even come close to describing Ted throughout the weekend. The running joke was that he had to have had multiple twins because it was impossible for him to be doing so many things at once! Chef Mike spent hours on the phone with us working through every detail of foods we liked and disliked, brainstorming ideas but most importantly delivering on dish after dish that’s quality and taste were only surpassed by whatever dish followed behind it. Time and time again people tell us they haven’t had food so delicious EVER let alone as a part of a wedding. If the manor were a restaurant we are sure they would have 125 returning customers after the culinary experience we had the weekend of our wedding. Not only did we feel this way but our friends and family could not stop talking about every person on the LTM team. They made us feel so special we hugged them out the door on Sunday as if they were our own family. We would give anything to experience our wedding at LTM all over again and we’d love for other couples to have the same experience. From the bottom of our hearts, this was the most special weekend of our lives and it was all thanks to our lovely Lord Thompson Manor family. We wrote a longer review but character limits stopped us, if you...

Ryan and I will be forever grateful for the weekend of a lifetime we and our families experienced with all of you at our wedding celebration back on May 28th. After everything we experienced related to the pandemic, we will be endlessly appreciative of you all for helping us to live out the wedding we have been dreaming of since first meeting you in 2018. Jackie, thank you for helping us to create the most beautiful atmosphere related to design. The manor exuded elegance and grace while providing comfort and warmth to our closest family and friends. Your team is unbeatable! Andrew, we will never forget your compassion in marrying us at the very start of COVID and allowing our families to join as one and experience joy in a time where we struggled to find it elsewhere. While we’re sure it brought some stress, we will never forget the two of you providing that space for love (both physically and by officiating, hehe!) You two have created a remarkable family of staff who were clearly so dedicated to providing a joyful environment. Not only were we blown away by the thoughtfulness of Ted and Janice, but by the attention to detail and genuine enjoyment of your entire staff in providing an unforgettable space in time for Ryan and me as well as our guests. Even now, one year out from the big day, our guests (and most importantly our immediate families) have endless compliments as they rave about the weekend. Several guests (and even Facebook friends!) have said it is the best wedding they have ever attended or seen. At least one recently engaged couple is looking into hosting their wedding with you! Thank you for providing fulfillment of our dream as we celebrated something we are endlessly grateful for, our love for each other. Chef Mike and team are unrivaled; one of the many reasons we chose the manor was for their culinary team and we were NOT disappointed! The food was delicious and was the talk of the wedding. Huge shout outs to Janice and Ted and their teams; Janice made me feel like the only bride in the world. I was extremely touched by her heartfelt kindness and interest in making every moment unforgettable. When my dress needed to be bustled or my after party dress straps broke, she was RIGHT there to help. Her touching words of love just before the ceremony amongst all of the woman I hold most dear were remarkable and not a single dry eye was left. Ted was the host of the century; he ensured everything went on without a hitch, even when rained threatened, his team (very graciously) placed chairs outside when I "asked" to try to have an outdoor ceremony. Even when it downpoured moments later (5 minutes before the ceremony), they were kind and I so appreciate that they did everything in their power to help during that moment. We still had an unforgettable ceremony in the conservatory and got to experience our toasts in the front of the manor when the rain stopped. It made for incredible photos! Each touch of our entire wedding experience (between a mini wedding in 2020 and the wedding celebration of our dreams in 2022) were unforgettable. We joke often that we would like to have the wedding again "next year"! If you are looking for a stunning venue with Newport vibes closer to Boston/Worcester, with staff who are thoughtful, kind, friendly, and interested in fulfilling your every dream, choose Lord...