Top Jamestown Venues

Graduate Providence, located in the heart of downtown, is an ideal location for weddings, reunions, and other gatherings. The historic property has a total event space of 18,000 square feet (hello, Grand Ballroom!) Brown University, the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College, Johnson & Wales University, and Rhode Island College are all nearby. We're here to make your visit unforgettable, whether you're in town for a meeting, a wedding, or to support your alma mater. Even if it's your first time in town, our warm, welcoming, and whip-smart staff (#humblebrag) will show you about Providence and make you feel like a local. Graduate Providence, decked out for wedding bliss, is the ideal location for a full day (or weekend!) of celebrations. We have the right setting for your wedding, from our 500-person Biltmore Ballroom to our tiny and exquisite Capital Ballroom. Additionally, our talented culinary staff will collaborate with you to create a personalized meal that precisely suits the soon-to-be-married pair.

• Spaces for 375 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Historic Space

The Reserve on Dorrance occupies the former Federal Reserve building at the heart of downtown Providence, and its interior still carries that institutional grandeur. Gold beveled coffered ceilings, dramatic stained-glass windows, and original 1920s marble run throughout the room, giving the space an ornate, historic backdrop that few event venues can match. The venue accommodates celebrations of up to 375 guests, hosting everything from weddings, engagement parties, and bridal showers to birthday parties, corporate galas, meetings, and fundraisers. A dedicated event team guides planning from culinary details through beverage service, working with the venue's preferred catering partners to curate the experience for each event.

• Spaces for 150-1,200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Rooftop
• 2 Total Spaces

Located in Providence’s vibrant Valley Arts District, the The WaterFire Arts Center offered a striking setting for weddings, galas, corporate events, nonprofit fundraisers, and large-scale celebrations. Originally built in 1929 and thoughtfully transformed into a contemporary arts and event venue, the 37,000-square-foot space blended historic industrial architecture with modern design details, soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and flexible event layouts. From elegant seated dinners and immersive brand activations to cocktail receptions and cultural gatherings, the venue accommodated a wide range of experiences. With its dramatic Main Hall, scenic rooftop deck, and artistic atmosphere, the WaterFire Arts Center provided an unforgettable backdrop for memorable events in the heart of Providence.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Built in 1822, the Aldrich House is a National Historic Landmark located on the beautiful and historic East Side of Providence. The house was presented to the Rhode Island Historical Society in 1974 by the heirs of Winthrop W. Aldrich, a former Ambassador to Great Britain, and it also serves as the Rhode Island Historical Society headquarters, hosting RIHS special events and programs by appointment. Robert S. Burroughs hired noted Rhode Island architect John Holden Greene to build the house in 1821; it was completed in 1822, the same year the Rhode Island Historical Society was founded. The Aldrich family later shaped national history from this address: Nelson W. Aldrich rose to the U.S. Senate in 1881 and helped lay the groundwork for the Federal Reserve, his daughter Abby married John D. Rockefeller Jr., and their son, Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, was named after him. During World War II, another daughter, Lucy Aldrich, sheltered Scottish evacuee children at the house.

• Spaces for 40-125 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Known for its relaxed atmosphere and menu that encourages sharing, Waterman has established itself as a neighborhood institution thanks to its ageless brick, restored wood patinas, and open kitchen. Our seasonal approach to cooking is overseen by Executive Chef Noah Metnick, who uses our signature wood-fired grill to bring flavors to life and make them stand out. In addition, our extensive and distinctive private dining options make us an ideal location for hosting your next memorable event or gathering. Concerning our Private Events We have a variety of custom spaces available for your private event, each of which highlights the dramatic and romantic character of our historic building. For more information, please contact us. Whatever your event requirements are, from small intimate parties to corporate meetings or social gatherings to formal celebrations and wedding receptions, our selection of four different private event rooms and outdoor patio space will be sure to meet all of your requirements for up to 125 people. Whatever your preference, we are confident that you will be pleased with our unique location and our ability to accommodate all of your event needs. Please allow our expert event planners to customize Waterman Grille to best meet the needs of your event, and please allow our outstanding customer service to make your experience one to remember for you and your attendees. If you would like to speak with our Sales Manager about organizing your private event, please call 888-759-5557 or fill out the form on this page.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Agawam Hunt is a private country club set on 130 wooded, riverside acres in Rumford, Rhode Island, just across the water from Providence's East Side. Founded in 1897 as a fox hunting organization, the club traces its roots to the Providence County Hunt of the 1870s and has occupied its current clubhouse site, a former farmhouse, since that era. In 2018, New Agawam, LLC acquired the property and partnered with The Nature Conservancy to permanently protect eleven of the club's interior golf course holes from development. The clubhouse offers formal and casual indoor spaces alongside outdoor venues on the property's rolling lawns and gardens, suited to weddings, showers, milestone celebrations, and corporate gatherings across the seasons. Catering draws on locally sourced ingredients from regional farms, dairies, and coastal waters, with an in-house pastry chef preparing custom cakes and gluten-free options. The grounds also serve as a backdrop for photo shoots, and the club's food and beverage team can arrange bespoke in-home dining for smaller gatherings of up to twelve guests. Beyond its event spaces, the club maintains golf, tennis, platform tennis, pickleball, squash, and swimming facilities, reflecting its long history as a sporting club alongside its role as an event destination.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Terrydiddle Farm is a small working equestrian farm set on 8 acres of New England farm country in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Owned and managed by Dave and Lissa Trott for over 30 years, the property has hosted weddings and private events for more than a decade. The farm takes its name from a historic hill discovered behind the barn in the early 1800s. The grounds offer three outdoor ceremony locations, a reception tent, and a barn for indoor gatherings, with space for up to 150 guests. A private bridal suite is available for preparation before the ceremony. The farm's resident horses — including Bella, Penny, and mini horses Veronica and Hannah — are a beloved part of the experience and available for guest photos. Events run Friday through Sunday, with one event hosted per day. Outside vendors are welcome with proof of insurance, and the farm provides a curated list of preferred caterers, photographers, and entertainment vendors. Terrydiddle Farm operates by appointment only.

The Waypoint Event Center, which is housed in a rebuilt whaling-era structure, is the right combination of old and contemporary. The exposed stone and woodwork, which dates back to the 1830s, provide the venue a unique historic appeal that cannot be found in any other venue on the South Coast. The Waypoint Event Center, with its sympathetic staff and adaptable venues, is the most distinctive venue on the Southcoast for weddings, corporate parties, seminars, tradeshows, meetings, and group training. Our in-house catering specialists will collaborate with you at every stage of the planning process to ensure that your event runs well. Lafrance Hospitality Company, with over 60 years of expertise in the hospitality industry, would like to extend an invitation to you to hold your next event at the Waypoint Event Center. Your attendees will be immersed in the rich heritage of New Bedford's working waterfront thanks to the meeting room's 3,000 square feet of adaptable space. Our SeaLoft has cathedral ceilings and exposed stone walls, as well as an executive suite with a view of the ocean. For smaller gatherings, the Vineyard Room may be separated into two sections: East Chop and West Chop, which can be used for breakout sessions. Additionally, we provide the Cuttyhunk and Seaview Boardrooms, which are ideal for strategic planning discussions.

Merrill's on the Waterfront is a one-of-a-kind harbor-front restaurant that affords each of its patrons a front-row seat to the most valuable fishing port in the country. Fresh, locally sourced seafood is a mainstay of Merrill's dining and banquet menus, and it perfectly complements the open harbor setting. Merrill's on the Waterfront was established in 2019 to commemorate the history of Captain Edward Merrill, who developed the original wharf in the space where Merrill's is now located, which is now known as Homer's Wharf. Merrill's on the Waterfront is located in the heart of downtown Halifax. Ship Captain, Inventory Keeper, Developer, and Artist, Captain Edward Merrill was a major player in the whaling and fishing industries of New Bedford in the 1800s. He was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and raised there. You can learn more about him by reading the section below. Merrill's on the Waterfront, in addition to being a restaurant, also serves as an event venue, and can accommodate a wide range of events due to its unique waterfront location.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

WHEN IT COMES TO WEDDING RECEPTIONS AND GARDEN WEDDING CEREMONIES IN SOUTHWESTERN NEW ENGLAND, INDEPENDENCE HARBOR IS ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER DESTINATIONS. We have reserved our entire 20-acre estate exclusively for you and your guests, providing the ideal combination of indoor and outdoor facilities. A "Garden Wedding Ceremony" took place in the renowned Independence Harbor gardens, which created a magical atmosphere. The South Lawn Gazebo on the Harbor's South Lawn provides an enchanting setting for your wedding ceremony. Guests are guaranteed the exclusive use and privacy of the 20-acre Independence Harbor Estate for their ceremony, which is designed to be a uniquely personal event. Our wedding planners will assist you in designing your ceremony and will provide you with referrals for a variety of ceremony-related businesses. INDEPENDENCE HARBOR WAS CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR PRIVATE WEDDING RECEPTIONS AND GARDEN WEDDING CEREMONIES... IT IS THE PERFECT BLEND OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FACILITIES FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY. "THE HARBOR" IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND AND PROVIDES A BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPE FOR ALL SEASONS!" Flower designers... photographers... videographers... disc jockeys... bands... cake-makers... hotel accommodations... musicians for Justice of the Peace Ceremonies... limousine services... horse-drawn carriages... trolley and charter bus services... and much more! This list of experienced and well-regarded "preferred vendors" is not required for your Independence Harbor reception, but we highly recommend them. Each of these vendors has been hand-picked for the high level of professionalism that they demonstrate in addition to the high quality of their products and services.

Kingdom of the Hawk: A Premier Connecticut Vineyard Wedding and Event Venue “We had a clear notion of what we wanted, in terms of barn sensibility. That’s what drove it. But the key was to make it very contemporary.” — Michael Connery, Owner Located in North Stonington, Connecticut, Kingdom of the Hawk is a stunning vineyard event venue offering breathtaking views of sprawling vines, forest, and wildlife. Purchased in 2018, the vines were planted immediately, and today, the property boasts a beautiful contemporary barn designed to honor the agricultural heritage of the area. The barn’s design blends historical charm with modern architecture, creating a unique and versatile space for weddings, private events, and corporate gatherings. Kingdom of the Hawk is an ideal venue for couples and event hosts seeking a distinctive setting that fuses nature, history, and contemporary style. As a sister property to Saltwater Farm Vineyard, Kingdom of the Hawk offers the same exceptional quality of wine and service, with the added beauty of its unique design and location. Whether you're hosting an elegant wedding, intimate gathering, or corporate retreat, our venue ensures a memorable experience with every detail in mind. We look forward to welcoming you to Kingdom of the Hawk, where exceptional wine meets unparalleled architecture in the heart of Connecticut’s countryside.

Hillside Country Club is a popular event venue for weddings, special events, and corporate gatherings in the greater Boston area. Our facilities include a Grand Ballroom with a view of our beautifully manicured fairways and scenic pond, which can be used for weddings and special events, a Full Service Tiki Bar & Restaurant (which can seat up to 100 people on the 9th hole) with an outdoor kitchen, which includes a Brick Pizza Oven, and La Collina, Restaurant and Bar (which means "Hillside" in Italian)... Aside from our patio seating and 9-hole golf course, we also have a Cristallo Spa and Salon, a salt water heated pool, beach volleyball and bocce ball courts, an outdoor patio and two gazebos, live music at the Tiki Bar and La Collina Restaurant & Bar, and much more. Hillside Country Club is a private golf club located in the picturesque town of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, United States. Take advantage of this outstanding event location for once-in-a-lifetime occasions to impress your guests with its traditional elegance. Hillside Country Club is located just 20 minutes from Providence and less than an hour from Boston, making it easy for all of your guests while yet appearing to be a world apart.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Set on Block Island's Spring Street with panoramic Atlantic Ocean views, The 1661 Inn is part of the family-owned 1661 Resort collection, run by the same family since 1970. The inn's nine rooms range from premium ocean-view accommodations with spa tubs and fireplaces to simpler, cozy options, each with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, and complimentary outdoor parking. Guests staying at The 1661 Inn have access to a signature breakfast buffet, an evening Wine and Nibbles service, and spacious common areas with direct access to the property's sprawling lawn, along with the wider resort's amenities. The 1661 Inn is also one of the resort's venues for weddings and private events, which draw on the collection's catering team and can accommodate up to 400 guests across its properties, including indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception space with ocean and harbor views.

• Spaces for 10-150 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Ballroom

Jacky's Restaurant & Banquet in North Providence, Rhode Island traces back to 1996, when Jacky and his wife Iris opened their first restaurant in town. Within three years, Jacky opened a second fine-dining restaurant on Mineral Spring Ave, this one built around artful sushi inspirations, private dining rooms, and elegant banquet facilities - the restaurant that stands today. The kitchen specializes in classic and contemporary Asian cuisine, drawing from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia alongside Szechwan, Hunan, and Hong Kong traditions paired with Western technique and presentation. That range has earned recognition from Martin Yan and Flavor and Fortune magazine as one of the top 100 restaurants in the United States for Pan Asian cuisine, along with ten Rhode Island's Best Awards from Rhode Island Monthly. For private events, the restaurant offers a Banquet Hall that accommodates up to 150 guests alongside three smaller private dining rooms, giving hosts room to scale a celebration from an intimate dinner to a full banquet, all served from the same kitchen known for its sushi bar and East-meets-West menu.

• Spaces for 200-400 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

Seaport Resort & Marina sits on the New Bedford-Fairhaven waterfront in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, offering 84 guest rooms alongside dedicated event spaces for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 400 guests for receptions, ceremonies, and seated dinners, with direct access to an adjacent outdoor courtyard. The Waterfront Tent brings celebrations right to the marina's edge — with harbor views, space for a full bar, live music, and dancing for up to 200 guests. Smaller gatherings find a home in the Commodore Room, suited for showers, milestone parties, and business meetings. On-site catering, the Saffron by the Sea restaurant, and the Waterfront Bar round out the hospitality offerings. Hotel accommodations on property allow guests to extend their stay across the weekend.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Established in 2006, Machines with Magnets is a contemporary art gallery, cocktail bar, event and performance venue, and recording studio in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The 2,000-square-foot venue and gallery combine two connected areas finished with mid-century modern furnishings, custom seating, a full bar, and Danish Modern details, and the gallery hosts quarterly contemporary art, craft, and design exhibitions. A private, lighted patio extends the space outdoors, set against a backdrop of the neighborhood's historic mill buildings and reachable via off-street parking, suited to food trucks and outdoor catering. A dressing room and back-of-house areas are available on request. Machines with Magnets hosts weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, bar and bat mitzvahs, showers, holiday parties, corporate events, meetings, fundraisers, and community gatherings. Its bar program features seasonal and classic cocktails, local canned beer, natural wine, and craft spirits, and clients may bring their own caterer or choose from the venue's suggestions. The team offers flexible seating arrangements and responsive support throughout planning.

A Perfect Community Gathering Spot Starting out as a pop-up shop in the Hope Artiste Village, Events on Main has grown into a multi-purpose event space in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. There is no better location for any event than this beautiful building, which features old world construction, exposed red brick walls, and oversized windows. We will work with you to create the night of your dreams with the help of our staff at Hope Events. You will be pleased when you walk into the room because there are many different decor and table options to choose from. The elegant setting is enhanced by the high ceilings and white pillars. A large space with plenty of space for guest seating, a bar, and a dance floor, the room is truly magnificent. Hope Events On Main, which opened its doors in 2014, is dedicated to not only being a fantastic event venue, but also to being an active member of the community. The Pawtucket Public Library is a space created by locals for both residents and visitors alike, showcasing some of the best that the city has to offer!

• Spaces for 150 Guests

The Smith-Appleby House Museum is an 18th-century historic house in Smithfield, Rhode Island, built beginning in 1702 and home to seven generations of the Smith and Appleby families until 1959. The family's line traces back to John Smith, known as 'The Miller,' who emigrated from Massachusetts with Roger Williams in search of religious freedom. Inside, the house preserves soot-stained beams and time-worn hearthstones in its keeping room, decorative lambs tongue woodwork, and a chalk signature left by Hugh Whipple in October 1755. The Historical Society of Smithfield, founded in 1932 by 49 charter members from prominent Rhode Island families, purchased the deteriorating property in 1976 from a descendant of charter member Myra Appleby and restored it through community fundraising and volunteer labor. Today the house serves as the Society's headquarters and museum, preserving local artifacts and Smithfield history for public education. The grounds host a Summer Concert Series on Wednesday evenings, monthly Sunday Open Houses, and private wedding ceremonies, and are available by reservation for photographers seeking a historic New England backdrop for portraits.

Climb a steep metal stairway to the top of the light - magnificent colorful clay cliffs will take your breath away - or come back on weekends to witness the sun drop into the water during the magic hour. Couples looking for a unique wedding ceremony and photography location flock to the lighthouse. The first lighthouse built on Martha's Vineyard was the Gay Head Lighthouse. Maritime traffic had expanded to the point where Peleg Coffin of Nantucket addressed his Congressman in 1796, requesting that a light be placed at Gay Head because both islands were heavily involved in the whaling industry. President John Adams signed a contract with Hingham's Martin Lincoln to construct a timber lighthouse with a keeper's cottage and outbuildings. The light was turned on for the first time on November 7, 1799. Paul Revere supplied some copper and tin to supplement the Light's weatherproofing after it was constructed. Reach out to coordinate this stunning event venue today!