Affordable Weddings
Affordable Weddings in New England
It’s Easy to Create a Gorgeous Wedding on a Budget
In New England, the abundant natural beauty – from mountain meadows to ocean views – is free. That’s a happy starting point to plan your affordable wedding in many settings. Resorts and inns throughout New England offer function rooms for small, medium, or large gatherings; many dining options at various price points; budget-friendly accommodations; and lots of experts to help you arrange transportation, flowers, photographers, and other essentials. In some places, on-staff bakers can create a beautiful and tasty, but not overly costly wedding cake. You can speak your vows under a simple gazebo by the ocean or a mountain lake, and entertain guests in warm and loving style without excess expense..
23 places to visit
Village By The Sea
Spacious resort offers variety of memorable – and affordable – wedding packages
1373 Post Road Wells, ME 04090 207-646-1100 Yes, you can have a memorable Maine wedding without spending a fortune. At the picturesque Village by the Sea, near Wells Beach, affordable wedding packages for up to 200 guests are customizable to suit your taste (and budget). Wedding coordinators, who will be in attendance on your big day, can help you choose everything from your decor in the elegant Maine ballroom to the hors d’oeuvres passed during your cocktail hour on the spacious patio. Special discounts are available for off-season weddings (November through March) and Sunday brunch weddings that feature a mid-morning garden ceremony and ballroom reception with a mimosa toast, buffet and wedding cake. Package pricing starts at just $54.95 per person, and includes a complimentary overnight stay for the wedding couple. Group room blocks can also be arranged.
Steele Hill Resorts
Experienced staff will make your wedding, big or small, both affordable and memorable
516 Steele Hill Road Sanbornton, NH 03269 603-524-0500 As soon as you meet with the professional planning staff at the Steele Hill Resorts, you’ll see why wedding couples give the resort such rave reviews. Attention to detail, relationships with world-class vendors for everything from flowers to photography and the ability to listen to each couple’s visions for their big day and transform that into a lovely, worry-free reality have made the Lakes Region NH resort a popular, and affordable, one for gala celebrations and more intimate gatherings. Venues include a charming Carriage House, a historic Main Inn, al fresco ceremonies overlooking lakes and mountains and tented receptions with dancing into the night. Fine food, breathtaking views and luxurious accommodations for overnight guests make Steele Hill the obvious choice for your picture-perfect wedding.
Visit our sister properties, Summit Resort, Center Harbor Inn.
Visit our sister properties, Summit Resort, Center Harbor Inn.
Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee
Stay within your budget and still have the lakeside wedding ceremony, reception of your dreams
76 Lake Street Laconia, NH 03246 603-524-5210 Yes, you can have both: a wedding within your budget that has a spectacular lakefront setting. At Margate on Winnipesaukee, wedding coordinators will work with you to plan your one-of-a-kind ceremony and reception, whether it’s a small gathering for a dozen family members and friends or a feast for 300. Venues include a lovely Lakeside Pavilion, a landscaped West Lawn perfect for tented receptions, and elegant indoor spaces including a room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake and a mirrored ballroom with dance floor. You can add a fireworks display or a beach bonfire (bring your own s’mores ingredients!). Or plan for a pool party post-reception in the resort’s open-just-for-you indoor pool.
Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club
Expert planning staff will help ensure your wedding is as affordable as it is lovely
179 Carter Notch Road Jackson, NH 03846 603-383-9111 When it comes to weddings that fall within a couple’s budget, it often all comes down to planning. At the Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club, expert and experienced wedding and catering planners will help ensure you have the wedding of your dreams without any budget nightmares. The resort has hosted stylish small weddings in its Carter Notch room (with stunning mountain views) and gorgeous galas under tents and in the renovated Carriage House, which can accommodate up to 150 people when combined with its lovely, partially covered tented patio. In the renovation, more windows were added to bring in even more beautiful mountain views. The staff will work with you to design a ceremony and reception that reflect your personality and vision.
Jonathan's Ogunquit
Find the dream wedding you can afford at Jonathan's Ogunquit
92 Bourne Lane Ogunquit, ME 03907 207-646-4777 For a special day you can afford, look no further than Jonathan's Ogunquit. We have facilities suitable for 13 guests, 75 guests, 150 guests, or 300. Whether you choose a room that's big or small, all our rooms offer fine local art and antiques. Our Aquarium Room, perfect for a mid-size wedding, features a 600-gallon fish tank. Your guests will be greeted by a beautiful fireplace and a friendly smile upon entry. Our York package and our West package offer exquisite meals that fall within most budgets. The choice of entrees includes chicken marsala, chicken dijon, Yankee pot roast, roasted dry-rubbed loin of pork with apple & garlic bread pudding and calvados, and more. We can offer beverage service for one hour, or as long as five.
Mountain Top Resort
Wedding planners will help make your mountain wedding both stunning and within your budget
195 Mountain Top Road Chittenden, VT 05737 802-483-2311 You want your Vermont mountain wedding to be spectacular — and affordable. That’s a combination they can help you achieve at the Mountain Top Resort. The affordable part means working with experienced wedding planners, dedicated to making your big day both stunning and within your budget. They’ll work with you and your vendors on every detail. The spectacular part? That’s easy at this beautiful resort, where venues include a rustic-luxe barn and loft, a terrace perfect for cocktail receptions, a knoll atop a sweeping meadow with panoramic views, a lakefront beach pavilion yards from a private beach (also a gorgeous ceremony site) and lake. More intimate gatherings can be held in spacious guest houses with private lawns, in gardens or meadows and other picturesque spots.
Hotel 1620 at Plymouth Harbor
At this hotel by the harbor, they specialize in making your wedding extraordinary, and on-budget
180 Water Street Plymouth, MA 02360 508-747-4900 At the Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor, in addition to scenic venues and exceptional service, they offer several wedding packages to help you get the best for your special day without burning a hole in your budget. Exchange your vows outside, with the Atlantic Ocean as your backdrop. Indoor venues include the grand Regency Ballroom, for celebrations of up to 250 guests, and the Atlantic Room, perfect for dinner and dancing for 80. Catering options include creative buffets and elegant sit-down plated dinners, with a variety of delicious hors d’oeuvres. The hotel’s experienced staff can recommend vendors for cakes, florists, decor, photography and other services. Discounts are available for group room bookings, and guests will love seeing the sights in “America’s Hometown.”
Publick House Historic Inn On the Common
Everyone’s wedding at this historic, picture-perfect inn is a magical occasion
277 Main Street - Route 131 Sturbridge, MA 01566 508-347-3313 At the gracious, inviting Publick House Historic Inn, they believe everyone deserves the wedding of their dreams, and their experienced consultants will work with you to ensure your big day is magical – and affordable. Check the website for special wedding packages, then imagine exchanging your vows in a garden in bloom, under a spreading oak in a lush meadow, or by a crackling fireplace. Reception venues include a grand ballroom, a hall with a wood-burning fireplace, a tent with arched windows and chandeliers and intimate rooms for smaller gatherings. Known for its classic cuisine, the inn’s catering staff will help you come up with the perfect buffet or sit-down menu, and a curated list of vendors will make everything from choosing a florist to finalizing entertainment a breeze.
16 Bay View
Detail-oriented planning team at dramatic hotel will ensure your elegant, and affordable, wedding
16 Bay View Street Camden, ME 04843 844-213-7990 You can have a romantic wedding celebration, in a sophisticated boutique hotel, that does not break your budget. All you need is a dedicated, detail-oriented event staff, which is exactly what they have at 16 Bay View, a luxury hotel in the heart of Camden, ME, just steps from the scenic harbor. The hotel, a transformed 100-year-old industrial brick building, has brought an older time’s sense of style and drama to its modern wedding receptions. Its Vintage Room, a cozy, elegant lobby bar, is a classic location for hors d’oeuvres before moving into the Curtis-Bok Ballroom for your sit-down dinner. Finish your day or evening up on the roof, with cocktails by the fire table in The View, the hotel’s iconic rooftop bar and restaurant with dramatic harbor and park vistas.
Visit our sister properties, Lord Camden Inn - Grand Harbor Inn - Rockport Harbor Hotel.
Visit our sister properties, Lord Camden Inn - Grand Harbor Inn - Rockport Harbor Hotel.
Salem Waterfront Hotel
Celebrate your love in the heart of Salem’s waterfront at this charming hotel
225 Derby Street Salem, MA 01970 978-740-8788 Celebrate your love and your new life together in the heart of it all at the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites. Let this charming hotel by the water on Pickering Wharf, a short stroll to vibrant downtown Salem, serve as your destination wedding location while staying within your budget. Experienced staff will help with all the details, from choosing mouth-watering meals to deciding on entertainment, decor and flowers from a preferred-vendors list. Ceremony and reception venues include outdoors under a grand arch overlooking Salem Harbor, or on the wharf’s Ceremony Green. Indoor venues include the hotel’s Compass Room and the exquisite Maritime Ballroom with crystal chandeliers. The hotel offers discounted room blocks for your overnight guests and several wedding packages to choose from.
Boothbay Harbor Inn
Inn staff will help you stay within your budget, and plan your perfect seaside wedding
31 Atlantic Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 207-633-6302 At the Boothbay Harbor Inn, on the waterfront, a wedding planner and coordinator will work with you to have the day of your dreams while staying within your budget. Exchange your vows on the front or side lawn, have your cocktail hour by the fire pit and your reception under a tent or in the harborside dining room. Whether you want a formal dinner for 50 friends and family members or a fun lobster feast for 150, the staff will work with you to customize the menu and every other detail, incorporating your vision and the picturesque coastal location. Weddings are held from May to October, and room packages are available for overnight guests. The inn is just steps from the shops, activities and restaurants of charming Boothbay Harbor.
Visit our sister properties - Tugboat Inn - Fisherman's Wharf Inn
Visit our sister properties - Tugboat Inn - Fisherman's Wharf Inn
Scott Farm
Magical but affordable: That’s what weddings are at this inviting farm
707 Kipling Road Dummerston, VT 05301 802-490-2865 Can you have a magical Vermont wedding that is also affordable? At Scott Farm, one of the unique properties of The Landmark Trust USA, the answer is a resounding yes. Larger gatherings are held in the Apple Barn or Horse Barn, with farm and mountain vistas, and smaller ones in the charming Dutton Farmhouse overlooking the apple orchard. (Booking the farmhouse also includes a two-night stay for up to eight guests.) A list of preferred vendors for photographers, food, music, and other services can be provided, and because only 10 weddings a year are hosted at the 571-acre farm, each one is special. Guests can also stay on the farm, from Rudyard Kipling's Naulakha to the cozy Sugarhouse, which also makes a perfect honeymoon spot!
Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant
Picture-perfect Vermont wedding does not need to come with an outrageous budget
39 West Road Manchester Village, VT 05254 802-362-2568 You can have your picture-perfect Vermont wedding and stay within your budget at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant, in the heart of charming Manchester Village. The experienced event and culinary staff will help you customize your special day, attending to all the details so you can be with friends and family. Venues include a manicured lawn, lovely gardens, a patio with a view of the gardens and Mt. Equinox, the elegantly upscale restaurant or the pub’s private, two-room event space with dedicated bar, perfect for cocktail parties. The inn also offers an elopement package that includes lodging, a garden ceremony, bouquets and boutonnieres, wine and truffles in your room and dinner in the restaurant. Or, for larger destination weddings, you can reserve the entire 20-room inn.
Woodstock Inn Brewery
Inn’s experienced planners will make sure your dream wedding fits inside your budget
135 Main Street North Woodstock, NH 03262 603-745-3951 When couples review their wedding experience at the popular Woodstock Inn Brewery, they always mention the staff: caring, professional and ready to make your dream day into a reality. So you know they are going to work with you to make sure your ideas can fit inside your budget! In addition to great planners, the inn offers a fabulous catering team and storybook outdoor and indoor venues, from gorgeous gardens to locations by stone walls and babbling brooks. Menu selection is a breeze with a staff that has helped make the inn restaurant a perennial favorite in the White Mountains, NH region. Make it a destination wedding with your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception and after-party in one location. Overnight guests will fall in love with their accommodations, many with gas fireplaces.
Westbrook Inn B&B
Inn’s event specialists will make your wedding worry free and within your budget
976 Boston Post Road Westbrook, CT 06498 860-399-4777 Even smaller weddings can come with a big price tag, which is why the events staff at the Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast will work with you to make your special day fit your budget. Weddings for up to 40 guests can be held outside in the gardens, by the river, or inside in a room with a welcoming fieldstone fireplace. The inn also offers off-site event spaces for larger gatherings. Event specialists can work with you to find caterers, photographers and other services or can work with your own wedding planner. Make it a memorable destination wedding by reserving all 10 rooms and having exclusive use of the picturesque property. The inn offers all-inclusive packages for weddings, elopements and micro weddings.
Check out our sister property, The Captain Stannard.
Mountain Club on Loon
Resort staff will make sure you have the mountain wedding you imagined
90 Loon Mountain Road Lincoln, NH 03251 800-229-7829 At the Mountain Club on Loon, they are not going to let your budget prevent you from having the mountain wedding of your dreams. A wedding coordinator, culinary and resort staff will work with you to choose among all-inclusive packages for your big day, or opt for a la carte offerings, whether you’re planning a smaller, intimate gathering or a reception for 150. Exchange your vows on the mountain summit, then head back down for cocktails inside or on the lawn terrace, followed by dining and dancing in the rustic-luxe lodge. With an on-site spa, excellent accommodations for overnight guests and a variety of activities for guests, groomsmen, bridal party and family, your mountain wedding is sure to be the wedding you always envisioned.
Southwick’s Zoo
Southwick’s Zoo offers several wild ideas to make your wedding day truly unforgettable
2 Southwick Street Mendon, MA 01756 800-258-9182 Everyone will go wild for your wedding at Southwick’s Zoo! Whether you are planning a small gathering or a big bash for several hundred friends and family members, Southwick’s Zoo offers flexible options to make your ceremony and reception unforgettable.
The zoo’s private pavilion overlooks the majestic African Plains Exhibit and features stone patio flooring and gazebo, a garden, and fire pit areas. For smaller affairs, the Daniels Room in Galliford’s Restaurant has a walk-out patio area, large outdoor fire pits, and built-in audio and video equipment. Choose from popular and freshly prepared menu selections from our Banquet Chef with the opportunity to customize your own menu. Our professional staff will ensure your day is perfect – and perfectly unforgettable.
Bedford Village Inn
Exceptional service and exclusive off-peak perks for an unforgettable celebration
2 Olde Bedford Way Bedford, NH 03110 603-472-2001 The Bedford Village Inn offers a breathtaking setting for your New Hampshire wedding. Celebrate your union in the original barn or the elegant Grand Boutique Hotel, surrounded by 10 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and pristine outdoor spaces. From The Great Hall the intimate Grand Charolais Room, each venue provides a stunning backdrop. Enjoy impeccable service, expert wedding planning, and award-winning cuisine, ensuring every detail is perfect. With special offers during off-peak seasons, such as reduced wedding packages, reduced bar minimums, and included use of fire pits, patio heaters, and other perks, your wedding at Bedford Village Inn promises to be an extraordinary celebration.
Castle in The Clouds
Enchanting weddings at Castle in the Clouds, where history meets modern elegance
455 Old Mountain Road Moultonborough, NH 03254 603-476-5900 Castle in the Clouds is a mountaintop escape overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee that offers affordable yet exquisite weddings. Our dedicated Weddings and Events team is committed to ensuring every detail of your special day is executed flawlessly. With a variety of indoor and outdoor locations available for your wedding, we are a dream venue that will help you turn your vision into a reality. As a premier museum with rustic ambiance and rich history, step back in time and celebrate amidst the timeless elegance of a cultural gem that is also part of the National Historic Landmark Lucknow Estate. Castle in the Clouds is the perfect blend of historic charm and modern sophistication to create the ideal setting for your happily ever after.
Captain Stannard
All-in-One Coastal Weddings That Won’t Break the Budget
138 South Main Street Westbrook, CT 06498 860-399-4777 Couples seeking an affordable yet unforgettable coastal wedding will love the Captain Stannard Inn in Westbrook, CT. This restored 1872 inn offers full-property rentals at competitive rates, allowing you to host your ceremony, reception, and guests all in one place. With ten individually styled, coastal farmhouse guest rooms, a spacious common room with a floor-to-ceiling hearth fireplace, and a sprawling lawn perfect for outdoor celebrations, the inn delivers charm without the premium price tag. Just one block from the beach, it includes complimentary beach gear, breakfast, and flexible event planning options. Whether you’re envisioning a simple lawn ceremony or a weekend-long celebration, this inn offers exceptional value in a beautiful shoreline setting.
Check out our sister property, Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast.
Weekapaug Inn
Intimate Elegance on the Coast
25 Spray Rock Road Westerly, RI 02891 877-394-8902 Exchange vows with breathtaking views of Quonochontaug Pond and the Atlantic Ocean as your backdrop at Weekapaug Inn. Say "I do" outdoors under a graceful tent on the lawn or celebrate in style in one of the Inn’s five indoor event spaces. You and your guests will enjoy a seasonally inspired menu, personalized details, and the expertise of a dedicated wedding planning team. From the intimate setting to the exceptional service, your wedding day at Weekapaug Inn will be an unforgettable experience filled with elegance and charm. Your special day at Weekapaug Inn is sure to be incredible.
Visit our sister property, Ocean House Resort.
Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn have once again earned Five-Star recognition from the esteemed Forbes Travel Guide for 2026, and have been voted among the top hotels in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.
Shelburne Springs
Luxury Feel, Flexible Budget
904 Mohawk Trail, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 413-512-1454 An elegant Berkshires wedding doesn't have to come with an overwhelming price tag. Shelburne Springs offers exclusive whole-property rental starting at $10,000 during the slow season (January–May) — including all seven suites, the cocktail lounge, lobby and sunroom, commercial kitchen, outdoor patio, and upper meadow. Weekday weddings receive an additional $2,500 discount. For something even more streamlined, the Afternoon Delight package offers five hours of exclusive access to all common spaces, bar, kitchen, and grounds for $5,000. Flexible catering options — including bringing your own food — keep costs manageable without compromising on style or setting.
Hammond Castle Museum
Castle Wedding Dreams, Real-World Pricing
80 Hesperus Avenue Gloucester, MA 01930 978-283-2080 Hammond Castle Museum offers exceptional value for couples seeking a stunning venue without the peak-season price tag. Weekday rentals Monday through Thursday start at $6,000 for four hours, significantly less than weekend rates, and include guest tours, select furniture and décor, partner suites, and vendor setup time. The intimate Petite Wedding package, available January through March and on select weekdays the rest of the year, is only $3,000 for up to 20 guests. Micro Weddings are only $1,750, and elopements are just $1,000. Off-peak timing means more flexibility, attentive service, and the full magic of a castle by the sea at a fraction of the cost.
