Unique Wedding Venues
Unique Wedding Venues in New England
It’s easy to choose a truly unusual and unique wedding venue in New England – a place of many interesting nooks and quirks. In Connecticut, for instance, you could speak your vows and host an unforgettable party on a Mississippi-style riverboat or a 1920s-era dinner train moving along the Connecticut River. Vermont has a special fondness for restored barns. A bridal dance with strings of lights dipping from the barn rafters is a sweet experience. Imagine the first bridal dance at a vineyard, an art museum, an island off the coast of Maine, and green field overlooking distant mountain peaks. All these unique wedding settings are staffed by hosts who can help bring every practical need – catering, transportation, guest lodging – to a perfect conclusion.
20 places to visit
The Grafton Inn
From gardens to great barns to cozy rooms with fireplaces, inn’s venues make for memorable weddings
92 Main Street Grafton, VT 05146 802-843-2248 An enchanting village and an historic inn are the backdrop for your Vermont wedding at the Grafton Inn. Have your ceremony in one of the 1801 inn’s cozy rooms, like the Homestead Room with a magnificent working stone fireplace. Or exchange your vows outdoors by a babbling brook or near a pretty swimming pond. In the village, get married in the lovely Community Garden where guests sit under crab apple trees, or in the white-steepled Community Church. Have a tented reception at the inn’s reception site at the Windham Foundation or, on the inn property in the fully restored, rustic-luxe Phelps Barn, lit with bistro lights. A culinary and wedding planning team will work with you to ensure every detail is as you imagined.
Bedford Village Inn
A Luxury Hotel and Top New England Wedding Venue
2 Olde Bedford Way Bedford, NH 03110 603-472-2001 The Bedford Village Inn is a top New England wedding destination. Choose from stunning indoor venues like The Great Hall, with room for up to 210 guests, or the intimate Grand Charolais Room, ideal for smaller weddings of up to 80 guests. Or, imagine yourself getting married under the bistro lights in the outdoor Gardens or on top of a hill overlooking the Original Inn & Estate. The Inn’s 64 beautifully designed guest rooms ensure a comfortable and luxurious stay for you and your guests, while the property’s award-winning catering and event teams ensure every detail is taken care of. With dedicated service, luxurious accommodations, and stunning settings, your wedding at the Bedford Village Inn will be a truly unforgettable celebration.
Mountain Top Resort
Resort wedding planners seek to make your special day truly one of a kind
195 Mountain Top Road Chittenden, VT 05737 802-483-2311 Making a special day even more special is the goal of wedding and event planners at the Mountain Top Resort. Unique venues are part of that process, from the sands of a private beach in a quiet cove to a meadow with mountain views to a woodland glade to a magnificent rustic-luxe barn or elegant lakeside pavilion: Each venue has its own charm. Some have custom benches, floral arbors — even a “barn door” at the aisle to allow for a dramatic wedding party reveal. Also unique: The resort has an on-site floral and decor company as well as an on-site spa and salon. Guests have a variety of lodging options, from fireplace suites and cabins to spacious guest houses with hot tubs and balconies.
Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee
From beachside vows to fireworks and a pool party, your wedding will be one of a kind
76 Lake Street Laconia, NH 03246 603-524-5210 Begin your wedding day at Margate on Winnipesaukee with your feet in the sand on the resort’s private beach, where you can exchange your vows before being ushered into a mirrored ballroom or the Mariah Room, with a fieldstone fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows with lake views. End your day with a fireworks display or a bonfire on the beach (bring s’more ingredients)! Or, after your elegant reception buffet or sit-down dinner, adjourn to the resort’s indoor pool, kept open just for you and your guests, and have a pool party, with cocktails from the poolside bar. Wedding coordinators will work with you on everything from dining to decor to ensure that your day is stress-free and as special as you are as a couple.
The Wentworth
Romance is in the air at this gracious White Mountains inn, originally built for a wedding couple
1 Carter Notch Road Jackson Village, NH 03846 603-383-9700 When you exchange vows on the lush riverfront lawns of The Wentworth, or inside in an elegant pavilion or dining room, you will feel romance in the air: yours, and that of the wedding couple for whom the gracious inn was built by the bride’s father in 1869. Have your ceremony by Jackson Falls, your cocktail party on the Alpine Terrace, your reception in the White Mountain Pavilion where you can dance into the night. The exceptional catering team offers locally sourced menus and happily personalizes them to reflect your culinary preferences. An experienced wedding team has relationships with everyone from photographers to florists to help make your day worry-free. And the inn’s upscale accommodations and activities from skiing to golf make it a superior destination wedding site. Photo credit: Anne Skidmore Photgraphy
Publick House Historic Inn On the Common
18th-century ambiance will charm your wedding guests at this famous historic inn
277 Main Street - Route 131 Sturbridge, MA 01566 508-347-3313 If you want your wedding to be one for the ages, have it at an inn steeped in history. At the Publick House Historic Inn, which opened its doors to visitors in 1771, guests will be swept away by the 18th-century ambiance, whether your venue is an historic barn for 200 or the charming Pineapple Room, the inn’s original fireplaced sitting room, perfect for gatherings of 30. Or, exchange your vows under an oak tree in a picture-perfect meadow, then dance into the night under a Garden Tent with a stone paver floor and chandeliers. Wedding consultants will help you plan everything from your seating arrangements to your creative buffet or sit-down menu. A vendor list includes florists, photographers – and horse-drawn carriages.
Steele Hill Resorts
Resort’s special venues, exceptional service make for dream-come-true weddings
516 Steele Hill Road Sanbornton, NH 03269 603-524-0500 At the Steele Hill Resorts, overlooking glacial lakes and sweeping mountains, their goal is to provide wedding couples with an experience as special as their love for each other. Perhaps you’d like to arrive at your winter wedding ceremony in a horse-drawn sleigh. Or exchange your vows in the summer by a pretty pond or on a manicured lawn overlooking magnificent mountains and lakes. Would you like your reception in a rustic Carriage House with a large fireplace and wooden flooring for late-night dancing? Or under the Lake View Tent? Experienced staff will work with you to make your big day one-of-a-kind from scenic venues to exceptional reception menus to vendors chosen from the resort’s curated lists and luxury accommodations for your overnight guests.
Visit our sister properties, Summit Resort, Center Harbor Inn.
Visit our sister properties, Summit Resort, Center Harbor Inn.
Salem Waterfront Hotel
Make one-of-a-kind memories when you exchange your vows at this waterfront hotel
225 Derby Street Salem, MA 01970 978-740-8788 You want a one-of-a-kind experience for your big day, and the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites wants to help make that happen. Tie the knot in the ocean air under a grand arch overlooking Salem Harbor, sailboats bobbing in the distance. Seat up to 220 guests in white garden chairs on the Ceremony Green on Pickering Wharf. Have your reception in the elegant Maritime Ballroom with a wooden dance floor and gorgeous crystal chandeliers or, for smaller gatherings, in the Compass Room. A world-class chef will help you plan your plated sit-down dinner, stations or buffet. A preferred-vendors list is available, and experienced planners will help with everything from flowers to decor to reserving a discounted block of rooms.
Sterling Ridge Resort
Resort makes every wedding in the mountains as unique as the couple exchanging vows
155 Sterling Ridge Drive Jeffersonville, VT 05464 802-644-8265 Create a wedding experience as unique as your love story at Sterling Ridge Resort. Surrounded by sweeping mountain views, a picturesque pond, and the natural beauty of Vermont's Green Mountains, our family-owned resort offers a setting unlike traditional wedding venues. Private cabins and vacation homes allow family and friends to stay on-site, transforming your celebration into a full wedding weekend filled with connection, relaxation, and unforgettable memories. Guests can enjoy resort amenities, explore the property, and spend meaningful time together between wedding events. No matter the wedding you envision—from a destination celebration with up to 150 guests to an intimate micro-wedding or elopement, including unique gatherings at our A-Frame on the Ridge—Sterling Ridge offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop for the moments that matter most. And with dog-friendly accommodations and ceremony options, your pup can be part of the celebration, too.
Inn at Hastings Park
Unique venues, from porches to igloos, make this inn a must for one-of-a-kind weddings
2027 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA 02421 781-301-6660 Imagine this: Exchanging your wedding vows on a beautiful wraparound porch, at a stylish, luxurious Inn across from a pretty park in historic Lexington. At the Inn at Hastings Park, that’s the beginning of your fabulous day. Have your reception in the picturesque, one-of-a-kind Culinary Garden, framed with herb-filled garden boxes and sheltering trees. Or, from November to April, dine in six-person igloos in the INNgloo Wonderland. A variety of venues is only one reason the boutique, Relais & Chateaux Inn is a must for wedding couples. There’s also the exceptional cuisine from a culinary staff ready to create menus to meet your taste and budget, and the professional planning staff, who will help arrange everything from guest accommodations to on- and off-site activities for overnight guests.
The Inn at Hastings Park is an award-winning luxury hotel, recognized in Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards, honored with a MICHELIN One Key for the second consecutive year, and consistently rated Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond. In 2026, it was named USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Award Winner for Best Boutique Hotel.
Village By The Sea
Your personal touches will make this coastal resort wedding truly one-of-a-kind
1373 Post Road Wells, ME 04090 207-646-1100 You have your own ideas about what will make your wedding day truly one-of-a-kind. At the Village by the Sea condominium resort, your experienced wedding coordinators want to hear all of them. Designing your day with your personal touches is important, whether that means table decor, how to entertain overnight guests or what your custom-designed wedding cake will look like. At the resort, next to a nature preserve with a glimpse of the Atlantic, you can choose everything from an outdoor ceremony, under an elegant pergola, for 200 guests, with a ballroom reception, or a mid-morning brunch wedding for a more intimate gathering. Your guests will enjoy spacious condo units, indoor and outdoor pools, a game room and fitness center.
Scott Farm
Magical memories are the order of the day at this farm’s one-of-a-kind wedding venues
707 Kipling Road Dummerston, VT 05301 802-490-2865 Cozy and fun, magical and memorable: That’s what wedding ceremonies and receptions are like at the 571-acre Scott Farm in Dummerston, VT. Have your ceremony in a courtyard nestled amid historic white barns, bordered by a pond. Then have dancing and dinner for 120 guests in the rustic Apple Barn or Horse Barn, with windows looking out to the mountains. Or have an intimate gathering, for 20 guests or fewer, in the Dutton Farmhouse, with an al fresco dinner under an attached tent. Scenic photo locations are everywhere, including orchards and along incredible stone walls & sculptures. Spend your honeymoon in the Sugarhouse, a charming cabin next to a stand of maples used for sugaring in the spring. It’s a cozy retreat close to hiking, biking, and skiing.
Briar Barn Inn
Post-and-beam barn the perfect location for your special, one-of-a-kind wedding
101 Main Street Rowley, MA 01969 978-653-5323 Is there anything as welcoming as a wedding in a beautiful post-and-beam barn? At the Briar Barn Inn, in historic Rowley, MA, the gorgeous barn, site of the inn’s Grove restaurant, caters memorable weddings, with exceptional food served on rustic farm tables. The barn hosts up to 100 guests, who can dance into the night on its hardwood floors, chandeliers glistening overhead. Experienced events and culinary teams will help you craft the perfect occasion, including arranging for room blocks for your overnight guests, spa treatments for the bridal party and menus for day-after brunches. In addition to the barn, the inn’s Bramble House and outdoor terrace are picturesque sites for ceremonies, cocktail parties and receptions. Check the website for frequently updated wedding specials and packages.
Deerfield Inn
Historic inn an inviting, memorable location for your one-of-a-kind wedding ceremony, reception
81 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA 01342 413-774-5587 Set on a tree-lined street in a quaint New England village, surrounded by lovely 18th- and 19th-century homes, the historic Deerfield Inn is a memorable location for romantic weddings. Whether you are planning a just-us elopement or a celebration for up to 70 guests, the inn staff will ensure every detail is attended to so you can enjoy your big day. Ceremony and reception locations include the cozy Beehive Parlor, the charming Champney’s restaurant and tavern with a fireplace and gleaming chandeliers, and a terrace with French doors that open to a patio and a lawn tent. The culinary staff will work with you whether you’re looking for an elegant sit-down dinner or a casual barbecue. The inn also offers a special package for elopements.
See Plymouth
Unique wedding ceremony and reception venues are a tradition in this coastal town
4 North Street Plymouth, MA 02360 508-747-0100 Check out some more great things to do while visiting Plymouth County, MA!
In Plymouth, you could say that having a one-of-a-kind wedding is something of a tradition. Exchange your vows on the beautiful grounds of the Plimoth Patuxet Museums, where the lives of indigenous people and early European settlers are re-created. Then dine on contemporary cuisine or distinctive fare inspired by historic recipes. Or choose the Spire Center, an historic arts building with a state-of-the-art lighting ad sound system. Plymouth Memorial Hall can host a lavish wedding for hundreds – while the Pilgrim Belle paddlewheel boat has a more intimate feel. Get married in a rustic-luxe winery or in a Monet-inspired French garden at an elegant spa and restaurant. Or, of course, take your pick of several restaurants with venues facing the scenic harbor and bay. Please visit our website to learn more about these activities and others to prepare for your trip to Plymouth.
In Plymouth, you could say that having a one-of-a-kind wedding is something of a tradition. Exchange your vows on the beautiful grounds of the Plimoth Patuxet Museums, where the lives of indigenous people and early European settlers are re-created. Then dine on contemporary cuisine or distinctive fare inspired by historic recipes. Or choose the Spire Center, an historic arts building with a state-of-the-art lighting ad sound system. Plymouth Memorial Hall can host a lavish wedding for hundreds – while the Pilgrim Belle paddlewheel boat has a more intimate feel. Get married in a rustic-luxe winery or in a Monet-inspired French garden at an elegant spa and restaurant. Or, of course, take your pick of several restaurants with venues facing the scenic harbor and bay. Please visit our website to learn more about these activities and others to prepare for your trip to Plymouth.
Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake
Arrive in a classic boat to your picturesque wedding at Sebago Lake resort
30 Migis Lodge Road South Casco, ME 04077 207-655-4524 For those brides or wedding couples who have imagined dramatic entrances to their ceremony, Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake has a suggestion: How about arriving from Sebago Lake, ME in a classic 1947 Chris-Craft Cruiser? You could have your ceremony by the water, or surrounded by stately pines, or in the warm and welcoming Main Lodge. The lodge also will host your reception, featuring classic American cuisine prepared by the resort’s culinary team. Choose a buffet, family-style meals or an elegant plated dinner. After dining and dancing, head out to the lakeside terrace for a bonfire (and s’mores, of course). The 125-acre property is yours for your wedding day, and overnight guests will be enchanted by their cottage and Main Lodge accommodations.
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Southwick’s Zoo
A beautiful venue, overlooking the “African Plains,” is one your guests will remember forever
2 Southwick Street Mendon, MA 01756 800-258-9182 New England boasts several unique places for weddings, but could anything be more one-of-a-kind than in the beauty of the Blackstone Valley? Imagine exchanging vows amidst the breathtaking views of the forest, surrounded by the natural splendor of the great outdoors. Southwick’s Zoo is the perfect venue for a wedding that will be remembered for a lifetime.
The private pavilion at Southwick’s Zoo 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.
The private pavilion at Southwick’s Zoo 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.
Inn at Ellis River
One-of-a-kind locations at riverside inn and in picturesque town perfect for intimate weddings, elopements
17 Harriman Road Jackson, NH 03846 603-383-9339 Couples planning an intimate wedding or elopement ceremony have their choice of scenic locations at the Inn at Ellis River and in the picture-perfect town of Jackson, NH. Exchange your vows on the historic, covered “Honeymoon Bridge” or by a waterfall, in the village gazebo or community church. Then come back to the inn for champagne and cake. Venues at the lovely inn include by the river, gazebo or garden or, inside, by a roaring fire or baby grand piano. The inn offers packages for weddings for up to 12 people, which include two nights in a room with a fireplace and jetted tub for two. Or, you can customize your big day. The inn staff can recommend photographers, restaurants, justices of the peace and other services.
Castle in The Clouds
The marvels of nature are on full display in unique venues high above Lake Winnipesaukee
455 Old Mountain Road Moultonborough, NH 03254 603-476-5900 At Castle in the Clouds, part of the National Historic Landmark Lucknow Estate, let your imagination run wild as stunning wedding ceremonies and receptions take place amidst nature’s magnificent splendor. Vintage trolleys will transport your guests to the Gardens at Lucknow Mansion, where your ceremony will unfold surrounded by colorful blossoms and sweeping views of Lake Winnipesaukee. Alternatively, you might opt for a cocktail party on the Carriage House Terrace overlooking the lake and mountains. Picture celebrating your love in the Meadows at Shannon Pond, followed by a tented reception. Another option is to host your reception in the Winnipesaukee Room, adorned with exposed beams and breathtaking views through arched windows. The possibilities are endless, and each option is truly unique.
Olio
Your Vision, Your Way — in a One-of-a-Kind Boston-Area Venue
43 Main Street, Peabody, MA 01960 978-595-1091 Built in 1912 and reimagined as a modern event space, Olio offers couples a true blank canvas. The soaring ceilings and exposed cement walls strike an "industrial chic" note on their own — but the space transforms beautifully with whatever vision you have, whether that's glitz and glamour, rustic touches, romantic lighting, clean modern lines, whimsical details, or vintage furniture. Conveniently located just north of Boston in the heart of New England, Olio is easily accessible for all of your guests. The venue warmly welcomes all couples, and actively seeks out LGBTQIA+ identifying clients. Visit Olio's website and social media for pricing, FAQs, and planning inspiration. Inquire today to schedule a tour.
