New England offers a plethora of historic mansion wedding venues, each exuding unique charm and elegance. Below is a curated list of 14 distinguished mansion wedding venues in the region, highlighting their distinctive features, maximum capacities, and rental costs.
Mansion wedding venues in Massachusetts
1. The Crane Estate (Ipswich, MA)
Perched atop Castle Hill, The Crane Estate boasts a 59-room Stuart-style mansion with panoramic Atlantic Ocean views. The Great House provides a grand setting for weddings, complemented by beautifully landscaped Italian-style gardens and the iconic Grand Allée. The venue offers multiple options, including The Great House, a sailcloth tent, and Steep Hill Beach and provides endless possibilities for wedding photos. The great house has a great hall, ballroom, and terrace, allowing your guests to experience large parts of the property. You can also get ready in the cottage further down the hill. Note that there are a few restrictions on time due to the Mansion being a public museum.
Capacity: 250 guests
Cost: Starting price $38,350
Catering: Fireside Catering
2. The Bradley Estate (Canton, MA)
Transformed in 1902 into a classic country estate, the Bradley Estate features a great house, manicured lawns, a walled garden, and a brick-edged parterre garden. The venue offers a picturesque setting for weddings, with both indoor and outdoor options. The interior spaces feature grand fireplaces, antique furnishings, and soft natural light, creating a sophisticated and inviting ambiance. The walled garden, in particular, is a favorite spot for exchanging vows, offering a secluded and enchanting setting surrounded by lush greenery and seasonal blooms. Cocktails can be enjoyed on the terrace or on the first floor of the mansion while receptions can be held under a luxurious sail cloth tent on the estate’s grounds on the North lawn. There are also a changing room available to the couple prior to the wedding. Note that you need an Trustee of Reservation Contributing– Level Membership to book a wedding here, which can easily be applied for online.
Capacity: 180 guests
Cost: Starting cost $19,390
Catering: Fireside Catering
3. Tupper Manor (Beverly, MA)
Tupper Manor is a private estate on the North Shore, located just 20 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. Offering both indoor and outdoor venues, Tupper Manor has many options for ceremony and reception locations with a private beach, a sweeping lawn complete with fountain, marbled halls, and Georgian-style ballroom. The mansion’s elegance and scenic setting make it ideal for distinctive weddings and light and airy wedding photography. With onsite rooms to get ready, as well as, room accommodations for your guests at the nearby Wylie Inn, Tupper Manor takes care of all of your needs.
Capacity: 190 guests for a seated dinner
Cost: Starts at $5,000 for peak season
Catering: Offers onsite catering
4. Lyman Estate (Waltham, MA)
This magnificent 37-acre estate offers couples a wedding venue rich in New England charm and sophistication. With its stately mansion, lush gardens, and grand ballroom, the Lyman Estate provides a stunning backdrop for an unforgettable celebration and elegant wedding photos. Featuring high ceilings, ornate fireplaces, and period furnishings, the estate’s interior is perfect for classic and refined weddings. The ballroom, adorned with stunning chandeliers and large windows, is a highlight of the venue, providing a warm and inviting space for dining and dancing. The estate is surrounded by rolling lawns, scenic pathways, and beautifully landscaped gardens, offering multiple picturesque settings for an outdoor ceremony or cocktail hour. A private changing room is available for the couple prior to the wedding.
Capacity: 125 for a seated dinner in the mansion, 200 for a tented event.
Cost: Starts at $3,200 for peak season
Catering: Must choose from the list of approved caterers
5. Glen Magna Farms (Danvers, MA)
With its breathtaking gardens, historic ambiance, and exclusive use for weddings, Glen Magna Farms is a truly magical and elegant mansion wedding venue that promises an unforgettable celebration. One of the standout features of Glen Magna Farms are its three beautiful changing rooms, providing a private and serene space for the wedding party to get ready and relax before the ceremony. Couples can exchange vows in the verdant gardens, with its charming pergolas and beautiful fountain followed by cocktails on the sprawling lawn. Receptions take place under a spacious sailcloth tent where guests can dine and dance beneath the stars. Note that a “Family Level” membership to the Danvers Historical Society required to book an event date and can be applied for online.
Capacity: 200 guests
Cost: Starts at $8200
Catering: Vinwood Caterers
6. The Gardens at Elm Bank (Wellesley, MA)
Situated within 36 acres of gardens and open space, The Gardens at Elm Bank is the perfect backdrop for a whimsical, garden-inspired wedding. The Italianate Garden – One of the most popular ceremony locations, features formal landscaping, a fountain, and a beautifully structured pergola, creating a fairytale-like setting for exchanging vows. The Hunnewell Building – A historic carriage house with exposed wooden beams, high ceilings, and large windows, is perfect for an indoor dinner and dancing experience. Or celebrate outdoors in the The Maple Grove – A lovely reception area where guests can dine under a sailcloth tent, surrounded by towering trees and lush greenery, perfect for a nature-inspired, al fresco celebration.
Capacity: 150 guests for a seated reception with dancing, or 200 guests for a seated reception without the dance floor.
Cost: Starts at $11,500
Catering: Various catering and food truck options
Mansion wedding venues in Rhode Island
7. Glen Manor House (Portsmouth, RI)
Overlooking the Sakonnet River, Glen Manor House is a French-style chateau surrounded by formal gardens, grand stone terraces, and gorgeous water views. Couples can exchange vows in the picturesque garden overlooking the water, then celebrate inside the ornate manor, featuring hand-carved woodwork, an impressive entry hall, grand fireplaces, and arched windows. The ballrooms and terraces provide lots of space to dine, enjoy cocktails, and explore the property. The estate also offers an exquisite bridal suite, providing a private retreat for getting ready. Glen Manor House is a dream mansion wedding venue for couples seeking a sophisticated and romantic celebration.
Capacity: 175 guests
Cost: Starts at $10,000. Starts at $11,500 for ceremony and reception.
Catering: Russell Morin Catering & Events
8. Rosecliff Mansion (Newport, RI)
Perched on the scenic Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island, Rosecliff Mansion is one of the most iconic and luxurious mansion wedding venues in New England. Built in 1902 and inspired by the Grand Trianon at Versailles, this Gilded Age mansion boasts majestic ballrooms, sweeping ocean views, and stunning manicured gardens, creating a truly glamorous setting for an unforgettable wedding. Couples can exchange vows on the expansive oceanfront lawn, framed by breathtaking views of the Atlantic, before celebrating in the magnificent ballroom, the largest of Newport’s historic mansions. With its tall ceilings, arched windows, and intricate gilded details, the ballroom offers an opulent space for a black-tie reception filled with old-world elegance.
Capacity: 220 guests for dinner and dancing. 160 in the ballroom and an additional 60 in the salon adjoining the ballroom.
Cost: Site fees start at $30,000 for Saturdays
Catering: Has a list of exclusive caterers
9. Blithewold Mansion (Bristol, RI)
Blithewold Mansion is a waterfront estate featuring a grand mansion, tent, gardens, and extensive arboretum. The venue offers a romantic setting for weddings, with endless opportunities for gorgeous wedding photos all over the property. Couples say I do in the North garden with the Narragansett Bay sparkling in the background followed by cocktail hour on the expansive veranda and two covered porches that over look the water and large, verdant lawn. Receptions are held in the tent nestled in the Linden Grove filled with trees that are hundreds of years old. You can get ready at the on-site wedding suite 1 hour prior to the wedding.
Capacity: 180 guests in the tent. Guest counts over 180 require a tent extension.
Cost: Starts at $13,500. Starts at $15,850 if you want to do the ceremony and reception on location.
Catering: Blackstone Caterers
10. Aldrich Mansion (Warwick, RI)
Situated on 70 acres overlooking Narragansett Bay, Aldrich Mansion offers an impressive setting with its French-inspired architecture and manicured grounds. With its breathtaking waterfront views, lush gardens, and exquisite Gilded Age architecture, this historic mansion provides an atmosphere of grandeur and romance and is perfect for wedding photos. Couples can exchange vows on the sweeping lawn overlooking the bay or inside the mansion’s ornate chapel, followed by a reception in the elegant ballroom. You can get ready onsite 2 hours before the ceremony for no additional fee.
Capacity: 230 guests
Cost: Starts at $8,000
Catering: In-house caterer
11. Ochre Court (Newport, RI)
As one of Newport’s grandest mansions, Ochre Court offers a dramatic setting with its Gothic architecture and ocean views located right on the famous Newport cliff walk. The venue features grand halls, a chapel, two ballrooms, and well kept lawns, providing a distinguished backdrop for weddings and provides top-notch photo opportunities around the property. Couples can get married in the grand chapel, dine in the ornate ballroom, and then dance the night away in the grand hall. I believe you can also hold your reception in tent on the lawn. Note that in the past you have had to had an affiliation with Salve Regina to host your wedding there. It looks like this has changed, but contact the venue to confirm.
Capacity: 200 guests
Cost: No affiliation: $30,000. Alumni, children of alumni and current full-time students, faculty and staff: $17,500
Catering: Sodexo
Mansion wedding venues in Connecticut
12. Eolia Mansion at Harkness Memorial State Park (Waterford, CT)
Eolia Mansion is set within Harkness Memorial State Park and offers a classic setting with its elegant rooms, terraces, sweeping lawns, stately trees, and spectacular gardens. You can get married by the seaside with stunning views of Long Island sound, or get married in front of pergola dripping with wisteria. Cocktail hour usually takes place in the Italian-style garden complete with fountains and sculptures while dining takes place in the light and airy music room with its marbled fire place, finely detailed woodwork, and high ceilings. Dancing can take place on the tented terrace and the breakfast room is perfect for cake cutting and coffee with its intricate lattice work. The onsite wedding suite and grand staircase also make for stunning getting ready images.
Capacity: 150 guests
Cost: Starts at $5,100
Catering: Choose from a list of approved caterers
13. Wadsworth Mansion (Middletown, CT)
The Wadsworth Mansion is a Beaux Arts-style mansion set on 103 acres of parklands. The venue offers grand interiors and expansive grounds. Couples can exchange vows on the sprawling lawn, framed by towering trees and scenic vistas, or in the enchanted rose garden, offering a more intimate and serene atmosphere. The mansion’s stately ballrooms, with their tall ceilings, elegant chandeliers, and classic architectural details, are perfect for an indoor reception filled with timeless charm. Guests can also enjoy cocktails on the patio overlooking the breathtaking grounds, and dancing in the main hall. There is a wedding suite to get ready onsite that you can access 2.5 hours prior to the ceremony.
Capacity: 200 guests for seated dinner
Cost: Starts at $6,000
Catering: Pick from a list of approved caterers
Mansion wedding venues in New Hampshire
14. Aldworth Manor (Harrisville, NH)
In the rolling hills of Harrisville, New Hampshire, Aldworth Manor is a breathtaking estate that offers a secluded and scenic setting for couples looking for a unique wedding venue. This historic Italianate-style manor boasts stunning mountain views, lush gardens, and refined interiors, making it a perfect blend of wild charm and old-world elegance. With multiple ceremony and reception locations, including the stately manor house, a beautiful meadow, an intimate courtyard, and a tent, Aldworth Manor provides many possibilities. Other perks are on site accommodations as well as on-site catering.
Capacity: 200 guests outdoors and 75 guests indoors for a seated dinner
Cost: starting at $19,000 which includes a full weekend
Catering: They have an in-house caterer, but you can also choose your own.
In conclusion New England’s historic mansion wedding venues offer an unparalleled blend of grandeur, charm, and natural beauty, making them the perfect setting for an unforgettable celebration. Whether couples envision a coastal estate with sweeping ocean views, a romantic garden retreat, or a stately manor stellar mountain views, these venues provide timeless elegance and versatility for any wedding style.
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