Do you do Weddings?Are you looking for somewhere completely different to exchange vows, celebrate your engagement, or commemorate your anniversary? How about an out of the ordinary location for a rehearsal dinner party? Want to get away with your sweetheart for a romantic evening? Give us a call and we’ll help you to organize a memorable sail. The Schooner Lannon will offer you an unforgettable experience. What could be more romantic than sailing the serene waters along Gloucester’s magnificent coastline while the sun sets in the background?
The Schooner Lannon will provide you with the place for a most memorable celebration. If you’re looking to plan a wedding, we can make planning it a breeze. From caterers to florists to photographers to organizing things onboard the schooner, we can help you put together a unique wedding. Since her launch in June of 1997, the Schooner Lannon has been the stage for engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies, post wedding brunches, anniversary celebrations and lots more. The Lannon provides a most unusual stage for your celebration. Please note that for wedding functions, we require an extra 1/2 hr. charter time, to allow your caterer time to get set up. We suggest that you plan at least a 3 1/2 hr. charter for your wedding. You'll be glad you did! When planning, please remember that the capacity of the Schooner Lannon is 49. Our 2011 charter rates are : $550/hr. midweek daytime, $600/hr. midweek sunset, and $700/hr. weekends, with a 2 1/2 hour minimum for weddings. To hear about some of the unique functions we've hosted, call us at the Schooner Lannon office at 978-281-6634, or read on.
"With this ring..." Too pretty to eat. One of the weddings we hosted (that of Tracy and Scott Casey in 2003) was featured on the Boston Globe's online gallery. Check it out at http://www.boston.com/yourlife/weddings/featuredweddings/gallery/casey071203/
A lighthouse wedding cake, complete with blinking light. Hors d'oeuvres with a nautical presentation.
You may kiss the bride.
Pictures from Heath & Evie's wedding
Dear Tom and Kay, Just want to thank you for a fabulous evening. We loved it and we had many
thank yous and rave reviews from everyone aboard. To note we feel is how easy it
all was. Easy is good when planning and having a wedding. We could not be more
satisfied. We will keep you in mind and recommend you to all who ask. Martha and Bart Kelly
Dear Kay, Tom, Heath, & Zach, Thanks for a fantastic evening last Saturday on the Thomas E. Lannon. Your informative chats were filled with interesting facts, the views were spectacular, the sail was smooth, and the food was delicious. Yet it was your hospitality, warmth, and vitality that made the sail extra special. We heard great comments afterwards from our guests, including how much they enjoyed getting to know you as new friends. We also wanted to say thanks for all your help planning our reception on your schooner-your knowledge, suggestions, and accessibility made things so easy on our end. As you know, many in our party are artisans, including a wooden kayak builder, and others are sailors of varying degrees, and we're all impressed with the workmanship on your vessel. Thanks for the opportunity to go back in time and hoist the sails of a magnificent schooner. All our best, Deb and Barbara Dear Tom and Kay, Thank you so much for making our special day absolutely amazing! Your schooner is so gorgeous and perfect, and all of you made everything run so smoothly. My only regret is I wish it were longer. Thanks again! Melissa and Scott Friedman
A lavish buffet waiting to be served. Plain & simple or flowers & frills...the choice is yours. Dear Kay and Tom, We don't know how you arranged it, but our evening was exceptional with a full moon, a warm breeze and a beautiful sunset. The Thomas E. Lannon made our son's and future daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner celebration complete! The lobster dinner was a hit! The Thomas E. Lannon was, without qualification, a perfect choice to celebrate a rehearsal dinner. Your crew was helpful and knowledgeable. The office staff was witty and helpful, and there aren't enough kind words to say about the captain and his mate. Thank you for helping me order the canvas bags, which were used as gift bags at the rehearsal dinner. The embroidery workmanship was very good and the guests of the rehearsal dinner were very pleased with them. We heard many compliments about the meal, the boat, the crew, the firing of the cannon; which in itself was a highlight of the evening, from the participants aboard the Schooner. Thank you again for your optimism of fine weather, and we will, without hesitation, recommend the Thomas E. Lannon to any and all we speak to. Thank you. Brian and Emilie Phelps Hi, Kay: Thank you so much for such a beautiful cruise on our wedding day! Rich and I were so pleased with how everything went, and our guests are STILL talking about how different and enjoyable our reception was being aboard your schooner! I thought you might like to see the picture that you took with my digital camera – it came out AMAZING! In fact, so much so that we have given a 5 x 7 reprint of this photo to each of our guests...we think it came out just beautiful! Thanks again for a wonderful and memorable experience! I’m sure we’ll be seeing you on public sails in the future. Warmest regards, Donna and Rich Switzer
The Switzer wedding __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Kay and Tom, We can't thank you enough for everything you and the Lannon crew did to make our wedding a spectacular and memorable day. We are so happy that we were married on the Lannon-a perfect place for this low key couple who loves the sea. You went above and beyond our expectations. Thank you for taking such good care of us and our guests and for creating the most unique and special wedding we could ever dream of. We are truly grateful. Sincerely, The Gliddens-Maggie and Keith
Justin and Christina after she just said yes. Check out the ring on her finger and the box in his hand. Hello owners and crew of the Schooner Lannon, I just wanted to thank you for making the most important night of my life so perfect and special. My now fiancé and I were on the July 3rd firework sail and we just wanted to say that we had the most brilliant time with you and the rest of the guests. Your hospitality and service was amazing and the ambiance was so spectacular that I don’t think that I could do it proper justice by trying to describe it. You all provided me with the perfect venue to propose to my girlfriend and I am so grateful. I wish you all that best and we will surely be back to relive that magical night as Christina and I share our futures together. Thank you, Justin McCauley Justin McCauley Dear Kay and Tom, I just want to thank you very much for providing the perfect setting for my son and Teegan's wedding last Saturday. Every person aboard was thrilled with the boat and the entire experience. Thank you again. Cindy Carr
Dear Tom, Kay, Heath, and Zach, Thank you for being a very special part of our wedding day that we will remember for the rest of our lives. From the days leading up to the event, you were a calming force ... assuring us you would do everything you could to make everything work out. We received so many compliments regarding the knowledge and friendliness you exhibited. The schooner and each of you are an absolute delight. You must take great pride in knowing that you make so many events in people's lives so memorable. We had our dream wedding come true on the Thomas E. Lannon. We enclosed the custom stamp that we had made of your ship for our invitations and thank you notes. We thought you might like it. Cheers, Marianne and Richard Stamegna __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dear Kay and Tom, This simple card can't begin to express our thanks for the great sail you took us on for our wedding rehearsal on July 7th. Every one of our guests (including the ones who don't like boats) had the time of their lives. Melissa and I plan on making the sail a regular part of our anniversary celebration. You and your ship are a tremendous community resource as you help so many of us landlubbers get a taste of the bygone era of schooner life. We thank you for sharing your stories and sails as the experience was something we will not forget! Jim and Melissa Donovan
Tom, Kay, Heath and Zack, Thank you so much for the most amazing trip! Our families and friends had a blast! You are the most amazing, kind, and hospitable family. The whole afternoon was a dream come true. Thank you SO much. What a beautiful family and boat! We will be back next year! Nickie and Bryan
Tom and Kay, We want to thank you for everything you did to make our post-wedding sail such a success. It was a perfect ending to a perfect day. You really went above and beyond in everything you did for my Uncle Arthur that day. It was so special for him and the rest of the family. It was a day we will never forget. Thank you! Sharren and Bob Foster
"I do." A happy bride and groom
The bride and groom cut the cake. A champagne toast is always a nice touch.
We are happy to report that we have had five engagements on the Lannon. In each case, the woman was totally surprised and happy to say yes! Keep it in mind: The Lannon is a very romantic place to pop the question. Call us at (978) 281-6634 and we'll talk about your special event.
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