Five Bridge Inn — Hotel in Rehoboth

Where do I even begin? My partner and I got married here in August 2019, and we couldn't be happier. We were loved, cherished, and cared for as if we were family; that's the way you are treated at this incredible family-run business. From the first visit, to the phone calls, the text messages, the multiple site-visits, Ann Messenger, James, Jay, Mike, Adrianna, Sonya, and so many others cared for us during our weekend. The value of this experience is unparalleled. First, this venue is fantastic because for an INSANELY LOW PRICE, you have access to the grounds for your rehearsal dinner and the staff is available to talk you through your ceremony. Then, before your wedding, you have the opportunity to get ready in the BYOB "hair and make-up suite" all day. Our ceremony was at 4:00, and after getting ready, Ann and her staff helped us find a place for our first look. The cocktail hour went off without a hitch, thanks to her experienced staff and the magical Ralph's catering team (see our review for them!). Ann and her team were there every step of the way- even down to helping us open the doors for our surprise introduction! As our reception was wrapping up, the staff lit us a bonfire for the after party and we were able to hang out with 50+ of our closest friends and guests. THIS IS NOT a venue that is timed to only give you the traditional "five hours." This is a celebration. Around 1:00 am, we put out the fire and (INCLUDED) in our small fee was gorgeous sleeping accommodations for 14 people in Five Bridge Inn!!! The next morning Ann cooked us a delicious brunch with homemade quiche with eggs laid on her farm! It doesn't get much more farm to table than that (And have you seen the llama's and alpaca's she has?). To top everything off, our 14 guests got to spend the day lounging by her pool as we unwound from an amazing evening and wedding the night before! |||| In addition to all of this, there were an amazing number of small touches that blew us out of the water:||* We were worried about transporting some older family members, so Ann had a golf cart standing by to transport them if needed.||||* The staff literally moved tables for us at the last minute to accommodate extra picture frames on our memory table.||||* Ann stopped us throughout the day to encourage us to eat and drink and she brought us little snacks after the ceremony.||||* The couple from the wedding before us left flowers and greenery behind. Ann made sure to save it, text us pictures and helped us build beautiful centerpieces with the extras to help us save on costs. Additionally, Ann has a shed FULL of wedding decorations that other couples have left behind and she kept thinking of little extras for us including: putting out an "unplugged" wedding sign, extra tissues, bug spray, sunscreen, table numbers, arches, easels, card boxes, tool, the list goes on and on!!!||||* As members of the LGBTQ community, and with lots of queer guests, this venue raised us up with rainbow joy, putting out rainbow and trans flags, and letting us create non-gendered bathrooms.||||* We were worried it might rain and with such a huge party, it was important to us that a totally outdoor venue would have a great rain plan. While we didn't get a single drop of rain, Ann had hundreds of umbrellas lined up and staff ready to go!||||* Another huge reason we chose this venue was bc they could accommodate our size, 250 people! However, they have a breathtaking gazebo for weddings of 50 or less, an amazing chapel area for around 100 people and the barn for up to 150. I can't emphasize their flexibility. They can accommodate ANYONE.||||Is there anything else to say? I could go on and on! Comment on this post if you want more details and I'm...

I want to and feel like I absolutely need to share my experience at my wedding venue, particularly regarding the manager, James, who made what should have been a joyous occasion incredibly distressing.

The night before my wedding, I received a call from James. I assumed he was calling to wish me well, but instead, he unleashed a barrage of lies and untrue statements that left me in tears. His vulgar language and threatening demeanor were shocking and completely unwarranted. It felt as though he was determined to ruin my special day. When I started to cry he didn’t care and was saying we were screwing him and he was the one loosing money . Unfortunately, his behavior didn’t stop there. The following day, while my daughter's assistant was setting up flowers, James continued to speak poorly about me. My son-in-law, initially thinking I might be overreacting, quickly realized the truth about James's unprofessional conduct. He made baseless threats regarding payment, claiming I hadn't paid when I had worked hard to secure every detail for this day. He even threatened to cancel the bar service unless I paid him more money, offering discounts if I paid in cash.

I was initially drawn to this venue because of the discounted rate agreed upon,which I would not have considered otherwise. I paid for 95 guests and even extra for an overnight stay, though I was too anxious to actually spend the night there and I would not ever stay there. Additionally, I paid for a hot chocolate bar that never materialized. Throughout the event, James continued to create an uncomfortable atmosphere, making embarrassing comments to my friends and family.

I couldn't enjoy my day or eat anything because of the anxiety he caused. I was in and out of the bathroom, overwhelmed by his aggressive behavior. However, when Ellen came to support me while I was getting ready, I finally felt a sense of safety amidst the chaos. James was pacing the building that were in getting ready before he flipped out on both my son in law and Ellen.

I was heartbroken to learn that he fired Ellen shortly after especially given how caring and attentive she had been. James's actions not only harmed my experience but also tarnished the venue's reputation. His unacceptable behavior needs to be addressed, and I believe his family should be made aware of it to prevent this from happening to others.

I’ve seen reviews indicating that James has acted this way before, which is deeply concerning. My family and I put a lot of effort into making this day special, yet I spent most of it worrying about James's unpredictable behavior. We were prepared to call the police if necessary.

I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Maria, who was incredibly supportive throughout the planning process, and to Ellen, who genuinely cared about my experience. Their efforts stood out amid the turmoil caused by James.

If you need any further details or witnesses regarding this incident, please let me know. No one deserves to be treated the way James treated both...

If you want the wedding venue of your dreams then you need to book the Five Bridge Inn! I cannot say enough positive things about the Five Bridge Inn.

My husband and I got married on a Friday and so we were lucky enough to have the opportunity to stay at the Inn both Thursday and Friday night. The Inn is also able to accommodate up to about 10 people, so we were able to share the experience with our immediate families as well. Our first day at the Inn we were able to arrive in the afternoon, unload all of our belongings including wedding decor, etc. where we were able to lock it all up safely! After that we relaxed by the pool until it was time for our ceremony rehearsal, which was followed by a wonderful dinner at the Inn’s cocktail pavilion. Each morning began with a delicious breakfast, which included homemade options such as pancakes, quiche, fresh fruit, muffins and bagels! Juice, coffee and tea were also available at all times! Breakfast was served by Ann and her team who were both friendly and professional throughout our stay.

Although always making themselves available, we felt we were given plenty of privacy by Ann, her family and team. We felt very comfortable and relaxed our entire time staying at the Inn. It felt as though we had the Inn and the grounds to ourselves; it almost felt like our own home!

One of my favorite parts about this venue is that the bridal suite at the Inn includes a place for all of the girls, as well as a separate space for the guys to hang out and get ready on the big day! The bridal suite is equipped with a bathroom, kitchenette, makeup and hair station, and a beautiful armoire that can be used to display all the dresses! Another great option that the Five Bridge Inn provides is two completely separate areas for a ceremony and a reception including a beautiful yet rustic style barn and pavilion. We chose to have our wedding at the Barn which has plenty of space for eating and dancing, unlike most other barn venues. The Barn at Five Bridge Inn is tucked away in the woodsy part of the grounds and has an amazing outdoor patio equipped with an outdoor fireplace!

The Five Bridge Inn also allows you to host an afterparty on the grounds where you and as many guests as you like can have a bonfire. They also include the option to add-on homemade stone-fired pizza that I HIGHLY recommend- absolutely delicious!

It is incredible how everywhere you look there is something new to see at the Five Bridge Inn, from cute little trinkets to romantic little benches in the garden (did I mention they have alpacas??). Not only that, but Ann and her family continue to create beautiful additions to the grounds- they just built an entire Nashville-inspired whiskey bar! Our two days at the Inn were amazing, however we definitely didn’t feel like we had enough time to enjoy everything this property has to offer. We will definitely be back for our...