Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum 101 Ferry Road • Bristol • RI 02809
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Seven historic gardens and beautifully landscaped grounds beside Narragansett Bay provide an enchanted backdrop for outdoor weddings.
- The gracious turn-of-the-century house is a perfect place to enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, with antique furnishings and gorgeous detailed ceilings that add character and charm to the proceedings.
- A white tent with clear sides and a hardwood dance floor are included in your rental package, as well as a bridal ready room and exclusive use of the venue on your day.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $8,495–17,295/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
The rental fee includes:
- Exclusive use of the mansion & the 33-acre estate during the event
- 5-hour reception with the option of extending the time for an additional fee
- Wedding tent with clear sides, hard surface flooring, and specialty lighting for up to 180 guests
- Dressing suite, available for 1 hour before the event
- Round tables, cocktail tables, and banquet tables
- Dance floor
- Coordination of deliveries & services
- Event manager & assistant on duty throughout the event
- 1-year Blithewold membership
Ceremony Fee
- $2,000/event
The ceremony fee includes:
- White garden chairs
- Staffing
- Time for portrait photos right after the ceremony
Additional Info
There is no sales tax or service charge on any fees at Blithewold.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 60 | 225 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 125 | 225 |
| Reception | Seated | 60 | 225 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 0. | ||
Guest counts over 180 require a tent extension, rented through Blackstone for an additional fee.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
Essential Info
Price
$$ • $$$
Catering
Preferred list
Alcohol
BYO
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Access limited
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Garden
- Mansion
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Non-Profit
- Private Estate
- Beach / Ocean
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Museum
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Ocean / Bay
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