Amherst, MA (February 1, 2016) – The historic Lord Jeffery Inn was recently selected as a 2016 winner in The Knot Best of Weddings, an award chosen annually by real couples, their families and wedding guests using the wedding planning source. The Lord Jeffery Inn was recognized as a top wedding venue. The award is based on a sample of over one million actual reviews assessed by The Knot to determine the best. Only 2% of the 250,000 local wedding professionals listed on the site received the award this year, ranging from venues, musicians, florists, and photographers. This is the 10th year that The Knot has awarded this prestigious acknowledgement and The Lord Jeffery Inn has received this recognition several times.

“We at The Lord Jeffery Inn are so pleased to have been honored by our brides as a top wedding venue,” commented Robin Brown, Director of Sales. “The entire team works diligently to ensure that every couple has the wedding of their dreams. This award directly reflects this hard work as it is based on the opinions of our couples,” added Brown.

The 49-room Lord Jeffery Inn, located on Amherst Common, is ideal for weddings and the perfect intimate romantic setting for a unique and unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience. Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management firm, manages the property. The Inn has several spaces available for weddings, showers and rehearsal dinners that can accommodate 20 to 150 guests. Wedding package highlights include a complimentary bridal suite for the couple, customizable farm to table menus, and a personal wedding coordinator.

Couples who are interested in planning a wedding at The Lord Jeffery Inn should contact a wedding consultant at 413-835-2054.

About The Lord Jeffery Inn
For more than 80 years, The Lord Jeffery Inn has been an integral part of Amherst and the surrounding community. The 46,000 square foot Inn was originally built in the 1920’s, and most recently renovated in 2012. The 49-suite Inn is designed to attract the extended stay business traveler, as well as the corporate and leisure traveler. With more than 8,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space, including a 2,360-square-foot ballroom and multi-purpose meeting room, The Lord Jeffery Inn is the ideal venue for business functions, conferences, and board meetings. A tented garden area offers the option of outdoor space with room for as many as 180 guests. Your meeting guests will also appreciate our exceptional food and beverage offerings including 30Boltwood, our newly designed contemporary full service Amherst restaurant, in addition to catering menus created to appeal to today’s sophisticated palate. For more information, visit www.lordjefferyinn.com.

About Waterford Hotel Group
Waterford Hotel Group is one of the nation’s leading hotel and convention center management companies. The company operates 25 properties in 7 states, representing 3,330 total rooms and 630,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. The collective expertise of the team and track record of success has earned Waterford distinction as an approved operator for the leading hotel brands. Whether the involvement begins at conception or during operation, Waterford Hotel Group strives for successful performance and profitability of each managed property, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, service, and cleanliness. For more information, visit www.waterfordhotelgroup.com.

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