Top New Bedford Venues

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Weddings & Social The elegant splendor of a home from the Gilded Age. Magnificent ocean vistas. The Chanler at Cliff Walk weddings are extraordinary events that far exceed all hopes and expectations. Our outdoor terrace, spacious grounds, and opulent interior rooms offer picture-perfect settings for exquisite wedding ceremonies and celebrations, all against a background of glistening Atlantic vistas. The Chanler specializes in weddings with up to 120 people, and it offers reception space throughout the estate and at various wedding sites in Newport, Rhode Island. We can host your party as a tented event on our Cliff or Meadow Lawns for weddings with more than 120 guests. Weekend events necessitate a buyout of the 20-room mansion for two nights. Corporate Corporate retreats and meetings transform into extraordinary events, whether they take place in the small board room or on the large Terrace overlooking Easton's Bay. The Chanler, located in a lavish estate by the water, offers an elegant setting for business lunches, outdoor cocktail receptions, and board meetings. The Chanler, which specializes in overnight retreats, is all yours with a mansion buyout. Our 20 guest rooms and villas, which have distinctive decor and unique linens and furnishings, are infused with a range of varied styles that are typical of Newport's long history.

Thank you for thinking of the Sagamore Inn Restaurant — All Occasion Venue for your upcoming event. An outdoor-indoor venue at the Sagamore Inn, only minutes from the Sagamore Bridge, offers the ideal experience. For all events, we offer almost two acres of beautifully manicured gardens, a tent that can accommodate 200 people, freshly prepared meals, personalized menus, and great service. Due to its vast size and excellent charm, our 46 x 86-foot tent is highly popular for wedding celebrations. It can hold up to 300 people for non-seated events like cocktail receptions or 150 people for seated events with area for dance. If you need off-site catering, we can help! Everything is available at the Sagamore Inn Restaurant! The Canalside Pavilion can host a range of wedding-related activities, including bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies, and receptions. The friendly personnel at the venue is committed to ensuring that each couple has an unforgettable celebration that runs smoothly. Couples can choose from a list of recommended vendors, but they are also free to choose their own providers to realize their wedding vision.

• Spaces for 60-120 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Boat
• 1 Waterfront

The Valiant is a 97-foot yacht operated by Charles River Boat Company, a family-run business that has cruised Boston Harbor and the Charles River since 1990. Departing from Rowes Wharf, with alternate dockage available on request, the Valiant carries guests along the water for weddings, cocktail receptions, and celebratory gatherings such as birthdays and reunions. Aboard, a traditional salon area with a full bar connects to a wicker-furnished fantail, while an extended bow offers a spot for photography and harbor views. An upper canopy deck provides additional open-air space for a celebration. The yacht seats 10 to 60 guests for a seated meal and holds up to 120 for a cocktail-style reception. Each charter includes two full-service bars stocked with beer, wine, spirits, and custom glassware, along with top-shelf and custom wine and champagne selections. Clients can add DJs, live music, games, or tour narration, and the crew works with each group to shape the cruise around their event.

Martha’s Vineyard’s oldest continuously working family farm, the Allen Farm in Chilmark consists of 100 acres of rolling pastures and meadows bounded by historic stonewalls, upper Chilmark Pond and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Jonathan Allen originally purchased the farm in 1762, and ten years later his oldest son, Tristram, built the timber-framed farmhouse, which still sits just off of South Road in Chilmark. We restored the house in 1998, incorporating grey water and Clivus Multrum composting systems into the ancient fabric of the historic structure. The farmhouse and all its attendant outbuildings are very representative of the heritage of traditional New England farmsteads. In 1975 Clarissa Allen, then in her early twenties, inherited the farm and together with her husband Mitchell Posin, they began the difficult and challenging task of bringing to fruition their vision for a viable and sustainable working farm.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

The Lobster Bar is a waterfront seafood restaurant on Bowens Wharf in Newport, Rhode Island, occupying the site once home to the Aquidneck Lobster Company. The space carries forward that history, aiming for the same sense of community that made the original wholesale fish market a neighborhood staple. The dining room is built around harbor views, with floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding doors, and dockside air just beyond the room. Hardwood floors, a statement bar, and a separate raw bar anchor the space, while both indoor and outdoor seating let guests choose between open-air harbor light and airy indoor dining. The Lobster Bar hosts birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and other private gatherings, pairing its waterfront setting with a full menu of seafood, craft cocktails, wine, and beer.

The perfect venue for enjoying your Special Day is Farm Neck's stunning, expansive landscape. Our diverse food options, experienced personnel, and meticulous attention to detail will ensure that your gathering is flawless and unforgettable for you and your guests! A night beneath the Farm Neck Tent is magical, but we also have a "Back Porch" for more quiet gatherings. Is there a family reunion in town? Perhaps you'd want to get your pals together for a fun cocktail party to celebrate your engagement or birthday? At Farm Neck, the options are endless. Allow us to pull everything together for you. We look forward to hosting your event and helping you create lifelong memories. Our modest objective forty-two years ago was to safeguard a pristine area of Martha's Vineyard from overdevelopment and turn it into a first-class, non-exclusive golf environment for everyone to enjoy. Three architects, Geoffrey Cornish, Bill Robinson, and Patrick Mulligan, collaborated on the design of Farm Neck. The course was carved out of a lovely peninsula or "Neck" of farmland on the eastern coast of the Island, abutting Vineyard Sound, when it was developed. You'll travel across a wide range of topography and vegetation while you play, including woodlands, open meadows, salt marshes, beautiful views, and personal encounters with the ocean's edge.

A National Historic Landmark, Marble House was built for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. It was the most lavish house in America when it opened in 1892. Marble House was the scene of both elaborate balls and rallies to raise funds for the women’s suffrage movement. The view from the canopied terrace overlooks the colorful Chinese Tea House and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Marble House is an exclusive rental experience. The museum hosts only one event each evening to ensure your event details can be our highest priority. Clients select their caterer from our exclusive Caterers of Choice list. Oceanfront setting. Museum Special Events Personnel present to oversee your event. Free parking is available nearby.

• Spaces for 110 Guests

Overlooking Newport Harbor from 30 Bowens Wharf, The Landing Restaurant pairs waterfront views with coastal dining in the heart of historic downtown Newport. The restaurant's menu centers on fresh seafood, raw bar selections, and seasonal specialties, served alongside a full bar and ocean breezes off the harbor. The Landing regularly hosts private dinners, bridal showers, anniversaries, corporate gatherings, wedding rehearsal dinners, and wedding receptions, with capacity for a full reception of up to 200 guests. Events can range from an intimate cocktail party with passed hors d'oeuvres to a large-scale celebration, with a private events menu and catering packages available for groups of any size. Live music plays every day the restaurant is open, with DJs taking over Friday and Saturday nights, giving The Landing a lively waterfront atmosphere that carries from dinner service into the evening.

• Spaces for 180-300 Guests
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Estates
• 2 Mansions

Imagine having your wedding in one of America's most romantic and historic venues. Rosecliff offers spectacular ocean views, lush landscaped gardens and inspiring architecture. With Newport's largest private ballroom and a heart-shaped staircase, Rosecliff, built in 1902, was the setting for many of the most fabulous social events of the Gilded Age, including a fairytale dinner and party featuring magician Harry Houdini. Rosecliff continues in that tradition today, and has also been featured in many Hollywood films, including The Great Gatsby, True Lies, Evening and 27 Dresses.

Belcourt Mansion is just a small part of a larger picture — one that celebrates Rhode Island history and culture. It all stems from Carolyn Rafaelian, a native entrepreneur who values the human aspect of business.

• Spaces for 80-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Country Clubs
• 1 Meeting Space

Waverly Oaks Golf Club is a public championship golf course and event venue in Plymouth, Massachusetts, about an hour from Boston and Providence. Designed by Brian Silva, the course winds through towering oak trees across rolling terrain with coastal winds and broad views of the surrounding New England landscape. The club hosts weddings and private events with a one-event-per-day policy, keeping the full staff focused on each celebration. An in-house culinary team builds customized menus from cocktail hour through reception. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 250 guests through floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the course, while the Oak Room suits smaller gatherings of up to 80 for rehearsal dinners, showers, holiday parties, and corporate meetings.

The award-winning Belfry Inn, full of charm and architectural marvels, is the ideal setting for any special occasion. Our indoor and outdoor rooms' "sophisticated elegance" meets "relaxed romance" ambience will bring your fantasy wedding to life. The interior of the belfry Inn's Abbey structure, which was originally erected as a Catholic church in 1901, is surrounded by brilliant stained glass, soaring vaulted ceilings, beautiful mahogany, and many other ecclesiastical components. Don't only ask your friends and family to share your special day–invite them to be a part of something that will last a lifetime. And, while we're on the subject of your visitors, they'll adore our downtown location! Historic monuments, shops, galleries, museums, parks and cafes, as well as the beach, are all within a short walking distance for your guests. Do you want to keep everyone together? From the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception to bridal showers, post-wedding brunches, and more, the Belfry Inn's property has numerous distinct rooms ready to serve all of your wedding needs. Between our three buildings, we have 19 guest rooms. Each room is unique in its own way, with modern conveniences to ensure a comfortable stay for your guests while keeping the historic essence of the building.

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Built in 1873, the historic Eisenhower House was once the summer White House of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Acquired by the State of Rhode Island in 1960s, this stately mansion commands breathtaking views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Today this beautiful property serves as an event space that specializes in weddings, rehearsal dinners, and corporate functions. With ample parking and rolling lawns, Eisenhower House can provide the ideal location for hosting your next event.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

The Country Club of Halifax is an 18-hole championship golf and events venue in Halifax, Massachusetts. Designed by architect Phil Wogan and established in 1966, the course stretches 6,738 yards from the back tees at par 72, with four tee options that make it accessible for players of all skill levels. The club hosts weddings, corporate outings, charity tournaments, and private gatherings for groups ranging from 20 to over 140 guests. A dedicated events team supports hosts through every stage of planning — from program formats and tournament structures to day-of coordination. On-site amenities include a pro shop, driving range, and practice putting green.

• Spaces for 150-225 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Waterfront

Squantum Association is a private dining club and public event space set on ten acres of historic grounds along Narragansett Bay in Riverside, Rhode Island. Chartered in 1872, the club has hosted presidents and dignitaries over the decades and was featured on the BBC Network's Great American Railroad Journeys. The property's two signature buildings anchor its event spaces. The Clubhouse, built in 1899 and 1900, sits high on the rocks of Squantum Point with the feel of a Newport-style mansion; it houses the Culture Room bar, a working fireplace, a glass-enclosed sunroom, and a second-floor deck overlooking the bay. The Bakehouse, established in 1889, is the association's main event space, accommodating up to 150 guests for a seated dinner and up to 225 for a cocktail reception, with WiFi, surround sound, and a projector and screen built in. Squantum hosts weddings, corporate gatherings, and social events, along with traditional New England clambakes steamed over hot coals and seaweed. Wedding couples book only one event per day and receive complimentary use of The Cottage and the second-floor wedding suite as part of an all-inclusive package.

• Spaces for 225 Guests

Potowomut Golf Club has been a fixture of Rhode Island golf since 1927, when a group of golfers built a private course on rolling terrain near Narragansett Bay, in the Potowomut section of Warwick. The 18-hole, par-71 course was designed by Walter Johnson, a disciple of architect Donald Ross, and has been carefully restored over the decades while staying true to its founding character: small, fast greens and a walking tradition that rewards strategy over length. While membership defines daily play at Potowomut, the club opens its course and clubhouse to non-members for weddings, corporate golf outings, and private celebrations. Golf outings get full course access with shotgun starts or tee times, practice facilities, and professional starter and ranger support, while receptions and dinners move into the clubhouse private dining room and patio, which overlooks the 18th green. Catering is handled in-house, with menus customized for each event and full bar service available, and every event is guided by a dedicated event coordinator from proposal through event day.

• Spaces for 800-2,000 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Landmark
• 1 space at this venue

Rhodes on the Pawtuxet is a historic event venue in the Pawtuxet Village section of Cranston, Rhode Island, tracing its roots to 1872, when Thomas H. Rhodes opened a small pavilion there for clambakes and canoe rentals along the Pawtuxet. The current building, designed by architect John O'Malley in the neoclassical revival style, opened in August 1915 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Following a complete renovation in 2020, the venue's grand ballroom showcases more than 10,000 square feet of original hardwood floors beneath 21-foot ceilings, along with second-floor orchestra lofts and a three-tiered stage that once hosted bandleaders including Benny Goodman, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and Tony Bennett. In the foyer, a mural of Narragansett Bay by artist Hezekiah Dyer hangs above the main bar beneath a restored coffered ceiling, and an 1880 sculpture of Terpsichore, muse of dance, remains on display. Wedding rentals include use of the foyer and ballroom along with a renovated bridal suite, groom's room, and the Canoe Lounge, a VIP space that nods to the property's early canoe-rental days. Rhodes on the Pawtuxet works exclusively with Ralph's Catering and offers 540 complimentary off-street parking spaces, hosting weddings, galas, fundraisers, and public events of up to 2,000 guests.

WE SPECIALIZE IN CREATIVE AND CUSTOMIZED EXPERIENCES. Our facility can accommodate a wide range of events, including weddings, fundraising events, proms, golf outings, business meetings, baby showers, and other gatherings. We have completely re-designed our clubhouse, which is a modern interpretation of classic shingle style architecture with breathtaking views from every room. The clubhouse is the focal point of your Harbor Lights experience. Weddings and other social gatherings Corporate Events are a type of event that takes place in a business setting. Floor Plan of the Ballroom Hotels & Transportation Request Dates Photographic Gallery Our tastefully appointed and furnished Grand Ballroom, which has recently been renovated and expanded, provides a versatile space that can elegantly accommodate receptions, parties, and meetings of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to spectacular affairs with up to 250 guests. Our Grand Ballroom, which overlooks Warwick Neck and is available year-round, is available for events. The Ballroom is connected to the Back 9, which includes an outdoor terrace and bar. Front 9 is another option for smaller meetings and events, and it is also available. The Seaside Terrace, which overlooks the bay and offers a panoramic view, is available for wedding ceremonies.

• Spaces for 150-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Country Clubs

A convenient distance from Boston and Cape Cod, Indian Pond presents the perfect setting for your special event including holiday parties, reunions, proms, bereavement gatherings, showers, sweet 16’s and rehearsal dinners. Our array of settings and menus, including poolside and terrace events, can accommodate a small intimate affair of 20 guests to an extravagant celebration of up to 500 guests. Indian Pond offers two exceptional rooms for your wedding day. The Blackstones Room features warm cherry woods and a floor to ceiling fireplace for up to 150 guests while the elegance of the Grand Ballroom provides scenic views of the golf course for up to 500 guests. Our pristine grounds and romantic setting provide the perfect background for your special day.

• 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.