DesBarres Manor Inn

Some weddings call for a grand hall. Others are happiest in a historic inn by the sea, with a fireside dining room and guest rooms upstairs.

DesBarres Manor Inn is a historic boutique inn in the seaside village of Guysborough, with a history dating back to 1837, sitting on six acres in the centre of town, just steps from the sea.

The inn is part of the Authentic Seacoast family of properties, which welcomes weddings from an intimate sharing of vows to a grand family affair. Their wedding planner offers tours of the venues so couples can picture the day in each location.

Inside the manor, the main dining room can accommodate events for up to 32 people, while a private dining room hosts up to eight. The fireside restaurant, where an in-house Chef prepares locally sourced seafood and herbs, has won both the Nova Scotia Cuisine of the Year and Wine Spectator awards.

The culinary and catering team works with couples to plan every detail, drawing on decades of event planning experience.

Ten individually detailed guest rooms mean family and friends can stay right at the inn. Guests can linger over a nightcap in the Parlour Room Cocktail Bar, stroll the grounds and gardens, or watch the sunset from the gazebo on the back deck.

Nearby, the company's seaside distillery, brewery, vineyard and apiary add another layer to a wedding weekend, with oceanfront grounds and a tasting room that can also host special events.

For couples who picture an intimate seaside celebration with exceptional food and everyone staying close, DesBarres Manor Inn offers an elegant, personal setting on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore.