Unique Wedding Sites |
Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden: 154 Market St., Portsmouth, 603-436-8221, www.moffattladd.org *A National Historic Landmark; Georgian mansion with private terraced formal gardens and newly-renovated "warehouse" rental available for weddings and functions. Located near the Hilton Garden Inn/Downtown Portsmouth (100 High St., 603-431-1499, www.portsmouthdowntown.stayhgi.com) and the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel (250 Market St., 603-431-2300, www.sheratonportsmouth.com)
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion: 375 Little Harbor Rd., Portsmouth, 603-436-6607, www.wentworthcoolidge.org *A National Historic Landmark overlooking the picturesque inland waterways of Little Harbor. Grounds and Coolidge Center available for event rental. Located down the road from Little Harbor Chapel (seasonal, 603-436-4902).
Governor Langdon House: 143 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, 603-436-3205, www.historicnewengland.org *A National Historic Landmark. Expansive lawn behind the mansion shaded by trees, enclosed by hedges and a perennial flower border. 100-foot rose and grape arbor leads to secluded pavilion. Adjacent carriage house with restrooms & catering space. Rental limited to outdoor seasonal use; up to 150 guests. Tours of the 1784 Langdon House may be arranged in advance for function guests.
North Church of Portsmouth UCC: 355 Spinney Rd., Portsmouth, 603-436-9109, www.northchurchportsmouth.org *Non-member weddings for a fee. Up to 500 guests. Available Saturdays, 10am-noon; 1-3pm; 4-6pm; 7-9pm. Space not available for Sunday weddings. Organist/pianist available. Please call for more details.
The Portsmouth Pearl, 45 Pearl Street, Portsmouth, 603-431-0148, www.portsmouthpearl.com *Originally built in 1868, The Pearl retains many of its distinctive features: the two-story windows topped with stained glass, the curved staircase and balcony and the pressed tin ceiling. The Pearl is the only historic African-American church structure in the state of New Hampshire. It was here that Martin Luther King, Jr. preached in 1952, while still a divinity student at Boston University.
The Red Barn at Outlook Farm: (The Links at Outlook golf course), Rt. 4, South Berwick, ME, 207-384-GOLF (4653), www.outlookweddings.com
Seacoast Beaches and Parks:
*Want an outdoor event with the backdrop of the Seacoast's scenic
beauty? For a list of parks and beaches, as well as specifications,
please contact the NH Division of Parks and Recreation, Seacoast
Regional Office, PO Box 606, Rye Beach, NH 03871, 603-436-1552, www.nhstateparks.org
Great Island Common:
New Castle, NH, 603-431-6710 *Ocean front park overlooking two
lighthouses and the Isles of Shoals - amazing photo opportunities!
Fuller Gardens: 10 Willow Ave., North Hampton, NH, 603-964-5414, www.fullergardens.org *Public
display garden, located on the ocean, featuring over 1700 rose bushes,
formal English perennial borders, Japanese Garden, annual display beds
and a tropical and desert conservatory. Small wedding ceremonies (up to
25 people) or a larger reception (up to 100 people) can be held in the
gardens for a nominal fee. Open mid-May to mid-October.
Isles of Shoals Steamship Co.: 315 Market St., Portsmouth, 603-431-5500, www.islesofshoals.com *200-passenger vessel available for weddings, rehearsal dinners and bachelor/ette parties (May-October)
Star Island:
Conference center and small stone chapel, located in the Isles of
Shoals off the coast of Maine & New Hampshire. *Weddings, civil
unions, and other ceremonies (but typically not receptions) can be
accommodated on "changeover" days between conferences; Saturdays,
June-August. Contact: Star Island Corporation, Portsmouth,
603-430-6272. Transportation available on Portsmouth Harbor Cruises, 49-passenger vessel, 603-436-8084, www.portsmouthharbor.com
Prescott Park, a public park filled with gardens overlooking the Piscataqua River - beautiful photo opportunities! Across the street from Strawbery Banke: 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth, 603-433-1100, www.strawberybanke.org *Grounds ideal for tent rentals, surrounded by historic homes, landscapes and gardens. You may also consider The Dunaway Restaurant at Strawbery Banke, a cozy and romantic post-and-beam setting for a rehearsal dinner or reception: 66 Marcy St., Portsmouth, 603-373-6112, www.dunawayrestaurant.com
Seacoast Science Center: Odiorne State Park, 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, NH, 603-436-8043, www.seacoastsciencecenter.org *Sprawling ocean-front lawn setting, great for tent rentals.
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