Harrington Farm — Local services in Princeton

I can’t say enough about how much I enjoyed Harrington Farm. From the moment we stepped into the venue, we knew this was the one for us. And they proved over and over again that we made the right choice. I’m going to try really hard not to ramble, but TLDR; have your wedding here.

Venue Location: Harrington Farm is on Wachusett Mountain in Central Mass. We were lucky enough to go up there in the fall, spring, and three times in the winter. Every time we went we were stunned by how beautiful the view was. I can’t speak to the summer weddings in the garden or on the lawn, but we felt it was the perfect venue for a winter wedding. The two fireplaces, coffee bar, high ceilings, and warm feeling of the entire space made it perfect for a winter wedding. I especially loved the old house connected to the barn that is used as the bride and groom suites - it was just such a unique touch and was big enough for our party of 20 to get ready in.

Wedding Preparation: Harrington Farm is a full-service venue - they took care of everything down to the very tiny details. We worked primarily with Traci, who was incredible. She was so organized and responsive, and seemed to sense my every need. There were so many choices, from lighting and napkins, to food and fireplaces, and Traci made it seem so easy and stress-free. We also had a lovely time at the tasting - it was like a special date night all to ourselves. TIP: We chose all of our vendors from the Harrington Farm recommendation list, with the exception of hair/makeup. And hair/makeup were the only vendors that canceled on us (due to inclement weather). So we highly encourage going off their recommended vendor list.

Wedding Weekend:

The Panic: Our wedding was held up a mountain during a record-breaking snowstorm - over a foot of snow and blizzard conditions on the day of our wedding. While I wanted some snow on the ground, I think this was more than anyone planned for. The entire team at Harrington Farm was amazing. Traci called me a few days before to put me at ease and promise that everything was going to be okay. They plowed and shoveled literally all day to keep our guests safe. They even maintained the outdoor fireplace for our crazy guests who wanted memorable pictures in the snow!

The Warm Indoors: Even if you aren’t lucky enough to have your wedding in a blizzard, Harrington Farm is such a wonderful venue. It’s the perfect balance of elegant and relaxed. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the food, the drinks, the level of service, the coffee bar, and how beautiful everything was. Our bridal attendant Melissa was so sweet and so thoughtful making sure we had everything we needed. And our Event Manager Meghan was on top of everything, and so helpful with getting our more elderly guests to the bus safely.

I can go on and on about how wonderful Harrington Farm is, but you really just have to see it for yourself. If you’re nervous about having a wedding in New England with our crazy unpredictable weather, then this is the best choice of venue...

My partner and I recently enjoyed the greatest day of our lives at Harrington Farm. Our wedding day in late Sept was everything we could have asked for and more. From our expert wedding coordinator to the amazing staff, my partner and I are so grateful to have enjoyed a wedding day that was a perfect blend of our personalities, and a venue that combines the refined beauty of a traditional-style wedding with the fairytale magic of a forest mountain hall.

No matter who you are, planning a wedding is going to be stressful with many logistical details to cover, and our amazing wedding coordinator, Lauryn Mattson, was 100% on top of every detail and deadline from day 1 of planning. She created a wonderful balance of helping us curate the look, feel, and flow of our wedding day with all the details we wanted to hand-select, while also taking care of all the little things that my partner and I were less invested in, so that she and I could truly enjoy the season and the day without being overwhelmed by choices. Lauryn was kind, organized, helpful, and patient with us through the whole process, and she first and foremost helped make this day what it was --- many, many thanks to her.

The staff at Harrington Farm were attentive, kind, and made us feel relaxed and taken care of throughout the reception. Kathleen and Cindy took care of all the little things, and made sure that we as the bride and groom had plenty of food and drink throughout the evening. The food was delicious, the bartenders made some of the best drinks I've ever had (which is not what I usually encounter at weddings), the servers were kind and professional, with many other details that blew us away --- the well-tended outdoor fireplace, the delicious coffee bar, and just the all-around beauty of the entire space. Our vendors and the venue clicked together perfectly.

The week leading up to our wedding, we were so stressed about the weather (like many couples I'm sure) as we wanted to have the ceremony outside. And on the day of, we had a tropical storm downpour on us. And the day was still perfect! Harrington Farm was very flexible and set up a beautiful ceremony in their indoor space, and it felt magical to tie the knot in front of the stone fireplace filled with candles while the storm was raging outside. And despite that, the cocktail hour in the covered tent outside was cozy and warm!

We couldn't have had a more romantic or magical wedding day. It's no small feat to plan a wedding for anyone involved, and the fact that it came together so perfectly meant so much to us, and truly allowed my partner and I to just focus on each other when it came time to say I do. For all the meticulous work behind the scenes from the event staff, the servers, the people who maintain the grounds, and the extreme attention to detail from our wedding coordinator, you have our very deep gratitude. It's a memory we will cherish for the rest...

If I could give this venue 10+ stars I would! Not only is it located in a beautiful, private area....but the staff that help you along the way are the most professional and kind people. This venue is breathtaking inside and outside. The grounds are always kept clean and lively and the inside is warm and comforting. They have so many amenities to add to your wedding (but the venue itself is beautiful enough, even with no add ons.) We were blessed to work with Lauryn as our wedding coordinator. From our first tour with her we knew we would love her and had to work with her and that this was the venue for us. Lauryn is the definition of professional and was extremely helpful through my wedding planning processes. From late night emails to crazy questions, she was always there for me. She was always so excited and happy to see my fiancé(now husband) and I and she made us so excited about our big day. She was so organized and made sure we understood everything about our day in regards to finances, guest count, rehearsal time, decor, etc. Her upbeat and bright personality made a huge difference in my wedding planning process and I always knew I was in great hands with her. When it came to the big weekend she was there with us the whole time. She ran our ceremony rehearsal and made sure to explain everything in detail to myself, my wedding party and family members. When the big day came I could not contain my excitement! We were greeted by all the staff with such happiness and excitement! Our bridal attendant was Melissa and she went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. We had a small, unexpected issue during our ceremony but the entire Harrington staff sprung into action and resolved the issue quickly and with ease. Lauryn made sure to keep me in the loop about what was happening and calmed any anxiety I had. When the issue was resolved we resumed as normal and the rest of the night went on perfectly. Every single staff member there was professional and made sure all my guests were taken well care of. I am getting so many compliments from my guests about how amazing the venue and staff was and how they wish they could relive the day! We also got SO many compliments on how amazing the food was! (which it really is amazing!). My wedding was a fairytale and Harrington Farm exceeded my expectations and made my dreams come true. I could not have pictured my wedding any other way or without Lauryn and her amazing team. Long story short---go with this venue, you will not regret it! I will forever be...