Find yourself lost in time…
At the Bee and Thistle you will discover an enchanting world of endless possibilities…
Make our inn your home as you enjoy exclusive use of our property for garden nuptials against a sunset canvas on five acres along the Lieutenant River vista, choose an exquisite dinner with dancing and gracious service for 200 guests on the south lawn, or an intimate gathering that includes extraordinary dining fireside, all orchestrated by Linnea with unsurpassed attention to detail from cake, flowers and décor to classic car for farewells.
Remarkable Cuisine
~ Award winning Chef Kristofer Rowe
~ Customized menus with the freshest seasonal local ingredients
~ Our Staff has the highest level of attention to service to fulfill your every request..
~ Sample Dinner Menu
~ Sample Rehearsal Menu
~ Sample Brunch Menu
Destination Old Lyme
~ A Historic New England Coastal Town, perfect for your weekend wedding
~ Elegant charm of a historic country estate built in 1756
~ Next door to the home that drew American Impressionist to paint “en plein air” along the river
~ 2 hours from New York and Boston
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Your Quintessential Hostess
It’s your big event and the planning process can be quite overwhelming. Leave your cares at our doorstep. With more than 20 years experience as event designer and inn owner, you can feel confident I will care for all your wedding needs. From first impression down to the finest details, leave the work to us so you can relax and cherish your time with loved ones.
~ Three-hour Premium Open Bar featuring Premium Brand Liquors, Domestic and Imported Beers, Select Wines, Champagne, Liqueurs and Assorted Soft Drinks. $10 per person for each extra hour for open bar.
~ Selection of Hot and Cold Hors d’oeuvres
~ Champagne Toast
~ Four Course Plated Dinner
~ Custom designed Wedding Cake
~ Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffees and a Selection of Fine Teas
~ Access and use to all common areas and grounds for length of stay
~ On-site Wedding Planner
~ Tents Marquee
~ Lighting
~ Flooring
~ Tables, Chairs, Linens
~ Dinnerware, Flatware
~ Glasses-water, wine and cocktail
~ Salt and Pepper
~ Heat and Cooling
