Top Rochester Venues

• Spaces for 14-175 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 2 Landmarks
• 4 Total Spaces

Celebrate with a day you’ll be nostalgic for, with a backdrop unlike anywhere in the world. The Viewpoint is a one-of-a-kind venue perched atop the rocky seashores with a stunning view of Nubble Lighthouse — especially from the ceremony lawn. This is *the* viewpoint, and it's all yours. With stone stairs and a path leading down onto the ceremony lawn overlooking the unobstructed Nubble Lighthouse… what else can we say. Co-owner couple Joe and Michelle have lived in York for over 40 years. They partnered with Chris to reinvigorate Nubble Point’s first-ever hotel and ensure ownership would stay local. You’ll find them on-site every day working along with the team. They even live on Nubble Point, too.

• Spaces for 86-200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Meeting Space
• 2 Waterfront

Brewster Academy, a private boarding school in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, opens its lakefront campus each summer for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private events. Set on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, the campus combines historic character with a newly completed event center, offering clients a distinctive setting in the Lakes Region from June through August. The Pinckney Boathouse anchors the waterfront offering, seating up to 86 guests for dinner or 115 in reception style. A rustic stone fireplace, staging room, and wraparound covered porch give the space warmth and flexibility, while the adjacent Palazzo Field provides room for tented ceremonies and larger celebrations. The Grayson Center, completed in 2023 with award-winning architecture, accommodates up to 180 guests in a large multi-purpose room and features floor-to-ceiling views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the Belknap Mountains, a full commercial kitchen, an in-house sound system, and an expansive outdoor patio with a gas fireplace.

• Spaces for 8-100 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 5 Total Spaces

The Exeter Inn is a boutique hotel built in 1932, featuring Georgian architecture on the grounds of historic Exeter, New Hampshire, near Phillips Exeter Academy. Detailed millwork, stately trees, and lush lawns define the property's character — warm and casually sophisticated, with a heritage rooted in New England hospitality. The inn offers 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space for weddings, corporate retreats, and private celebrations. The Daniel Webster Room is a ballroom appointed with original 1930s chandeliers, suited for receptions and formal dinners. The Great Hall features ceiling-high archways and original paned glass French doors, providing an elegant indoor ceremony and gathering option. A romantic courtyard with a garden gazebo and sailcloth tent accommodates outdoor ceremonies and receptions surrounded by the original brick façade and evergreens. Smaller meetings are served by the Exeter Room, Wheelwright, and Penacook, which seat groups from 8 to 50 guests. Catering is provided by Epoch Restaurant & Bar, the inn's on-site dining concept, with customizable menus including plated dinners, buffet options, luncheons, and cocktail packages.

Alton, New Hampshire's Heaton House is a stunning wedding location. This spectacular modern home offers panoramic views of Lake Winnipesaukee and is perched atop an incredible mountain. It provides an outstanding backdrop for your once-in-a-lifetime party and is timeless and exquisite. Beautiful and spacious Heaton House is the perfect place to hold an outdoor wedding and celebration. You can say your vows in one of their many outdoor ceremony areas while taking in the breathtaking views of the mountain and lake below. The area is decorated with beautiful trees. After that, you and up to 100 guests can eat and party all night long beneath an event tent. The wedding party can utilize the on-site dressing rooms, and there is plenty of parking for your guests. Throughout the preparation phase, you will collaborate with the Heaton House event coordinator. Their hardworking team helps with the planning, execution, and clean-up of your event. The location provides event planning and day-of coordinating services to make sure your celebration is everything you could have imagined. These experts can suggest dependable regional suppliers for anything from DJs to floral designs. They invite potential couples to get in touch, stop around, and fall in love with the location.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Currier Hill Farm is a family-owned wedding venue situated on 150 acres in Loudon, New Hampshire, operated by Greg and Diane Colarusso since 2013. The property's apple orchards, open fields, gardens, and mountain vistas set the backdrop for outdoor weddings and celebrations. Ceremony options include a garden setting shaded by White Birch trees and an orchard area offering views of the surrounding mountains at sunset. Receptions take place under a traditional pole tent or sailcloth tent set on the grounds. A farmhouse dating to the late 1800s is available for preparation, and a rustic barn board bar serves as a gathering point during events. Currier Hill Farm hosts both ceremonies and receptions on-site, so guests travel to one location for the full day. The venue provides ample parking and shuttle service, rentable décor, and is pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Couples are welcome to work with vendors of their own choosing.

• Spaces for 132 Guests
• 1 Barn

The Farmhouse at Candia Woods is a rustic event venue in Candia, New Hampshire, accommodating up to 132 guests for weddings, private parties, corporate events, celebrations of life, and more. The venue brings together farmhouse character and modern amenities — with a well-appointed indoor dining room, a DJ-ready dance floor, full bar service, and an outdoor patio complete with fire pits and lawn games. An on-site executive chef handles all catering, and complimentary menu tastings are available for wedding couples planning their reception. A dedicated event coordinator guides each booking from initial inquiry through the event itself. There are no guest minimums, no food minimums, and no hidden fees, making the space accessible for intimate gatherings and mid-sized receptions alike.

• Spaces for 150-175 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

St. Andrew's-by-the-Sea is a historic stone chapel on the New Hampshire Seacoast that has welcomed worshippers and celebrants since its first service on August 4, 1876. Designed by Walter T. Winslow and George H. Wetherell, the chapel is a distinguished example of rural stone architecture influenced by English parish church design, featuring a distinctive interior where wooden trusses arranged like an inverted boat support a heavy slate roof. The chapel houses an extraordinary collection of stained glass, including two Tiffany windows, a window by John LaFarge, and three windows originally displayed at the 1876 Philadelphia Exposition. In 2002, the chapel was designated to the National Register of Historic Places; its slate roof was fully restored in 2019 with support from a state historic preservation grant. Weddings and ceremonies are held from mid-May through mid-October, welcoming up to 150 guests. Episcopal priests and clergy from other Christian denominations may officiate, and the venue is open to couples of all backgrounds. The chapel's events team recommends booking well in advance to secure a date.

• Spaces for 22-150 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 4 Hotels
• 4 Total Spaces

Breakwater Inn is a waterfront boutique hotel and event venue set where the Kennebunk River meets the Atlantic Ocean in Kennebunkport, Maine. Built on original 1880s cottage architecture, the property carries a quiet, timeless character — the kind of place where Adirondack chairs by the water and the rhythms of coastal New England shape the backdrop for every gathering. The venue accommodates a range of events, from tented receptions on the Riverfront Lawn — where up to 150 guests can celebrate beneath a canopy overlooking the water — to intimate dinners in the Private Dining Tavern (up to 36 guests) or a full buyout of Stripers Restaurant for up to 60. The Living Room seats up to 22 for executive meetings or small private gatherings. An onsite event planner coordinates each event, and customized catering is provided through Stripers Waterside Restaurant. All outdoor events take place within a setting shaped by the convergence of river and sea, roughly a mile from the boutiques and galleries of Kennebunkport's Dock Square.

Create new traditions at White Barn Inn that bring your family closer together. We help make memories, beginning with our open-hearted welcome and our exceptional location in the charming coastal town of Kennebunk, just 90 minutes north of Boston. Our venues and accommodations provide the space for connection, whether you are planning a family reunion, a milestone anniversary, or any other celebration. White Barn Inn is renowned for its exquisite service and and uncompromising attention to detail, where no stone is left unturned and every detail is executed with the utmost importance that every couple deserves on their special day. It is our history, elegance and tradition that lend to one of the most important moments of your life. Weddings and events are infused with the magic and warmth of life on the coast. From welcome drinks to farewell brunch, our alchemy gives each wedding event special meaning in its own distinctive setting. Whichever venue you choose, expect coastal luxury and refinement, all combined with discreet and attentive service from our dedicated team.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Resort

At The Nonantum Resort, you'll find everything you're looking for in a Maine resort for your family vacation or one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the state of Maine. It is one of the most convenient and accessible family resorts in southern Maine, located on the Kennebunk River overlooking Dock Square and within walking distance of Dock Square's shops and restaurants and half a mile of Colony Beach. With three boat tours departing from our property, on-site kayak, stand up paddleboard, and cruiser bike rentals, and three restaurants of our own, there's plenty to do within walking distance of your room. *** The historic Carriage House Inn, which also houses our pub and 95 Ocean restaurant, or the more private Portside Lodge, which boasts magnificent water views and contemporary design, are both excellent choices. There is no other Kennebunkport hotel that can compete with our variety of accommodations, which range from single queen rooms to family suites. At The Nonantum Resort, you'll find everything you're looking for in a Maine resort for your family vacation or one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the state of Maine. It is one of the most convenient and accessible family resorts in southern Maine, located on the Kennebunk River overlooking Dock Square and within walking distance of Dock Square's shops and restaurants and half a mile of Colony Beach. With three boat tours departing from our property, on-site kayak, stand up paddleboard, and cruiser bike rentals, and three restaurants of our own, there's plenty to do within walking distance of your room. *** The historic Carriage House Inn, which also houses our pub and 95 Ocean restaurant, or the more private Portside Lodge, which boasts magnificent water views and contemporary design, are both excellent choices. There is no other Kennebunkport hotel that can compete with our variety of accommodations, which range from single queen rooms to family suites.

• Spaces for 40-225 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Garden

The Victoria Inn is a historic bed & breakfast and event venue set on 5.6 acres in Hampton, New Hampshire, half a mile from the Atlantic Ocean. Renovated in 2013, the property offers two distinct event settings alongside seven overnight guest rooms that accommodate up to 20 guests. The covered Garden Pavilion hosts outdoor events from April through November, accommodating up to 150 seated guests or 225 for cocktail receptions. The open-air Gazebo adjoins the pavilion and is well suited for ceremonies. For smaller gatherings, the Main House welcomes up to 70 guests across a dining room, living room, and enclosed sun room, and is available year-round. The venue provides on-site catering and bar service, day-of coordination, furniture, tableware, and full setup and breakdown. The Victoria Inn has received Best of Zola recognition for both 2025 and 2026.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Five Chimneys Estate and Edge Lake Farm offer a scenic, multi-space event property on the Maine–New Hampshire border, set among pine, birch, and fir trees with views of the Ossipee Mountains. The property is described as one of the more majestic and scenic wedding venues in the Lakes Region. The grounds include Five Chimneys Estate, which features a sprawling lawn suited for tented receptions and a three-tiered stone terrace for al fresco dining, as well as Edge Lake Farm, a restored wedding barn with French glass doors opening to the surrounding landscape. Sunsets here are noted to be among the most beautiful along the Maine and New Hampshire border. The venue provides custom-designed menus, budget-friendly bar options, and a coordination team that oversees each event from start to finish. On-site overnight accommodations are available, making the property well-suited for wedding weekends and multi-day gatherings.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

Province Lake Golf Club is an 18-hole golf and event destination set along the shores of Province Lake in Parsonsfield, Maine — right on the New Hampshire border. Founded in 1918 by Joseph Emery with a front nine designed by Lawrence Van Etten, the course added a modern back nine in 1988 designed by Brian Silva. The 2020 clubhouse features a wraparound veranda with views of the course and lake, and Province Lake is visible from fourteen of the eighteen holes. The property encompasses four connected venues — the golf club and clubhouse, the Carriage House Bistro & Tavern, Edgelake Farm, and the Wakefield Inn — making it a self-contained destination for weddings, golf outings, corporate retreats, and private celebrations. The Province Lake Room accommodates up to 150 guests for post-round banquets and private events, while Edgelake Farm's restored barn hosts weddings and parties for 25 to 250 guests. The farm also features the Five Chimneys Estate with a sprawling lawn for tented receptions and the Stone Terrace, a three-tiered outdoor space suited for al fresco dining. On-site catering is available through the Carriage House Bistro, and overnight accommodations can be arranged through the Wakefield Inn.

• Spaces for 180 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Timber Hill Farm is a family-operated farm-to-table wedding and event venue in Gilford, New Hampshire, in the heart of the Lakes Region. The farm has been in agricultural production for nearly 250 years, with the Howe family stewarding the land for two generations. Andy Howe established the Beans & Greens Farm Stand on the property in 1989, and in 2015, his son Isaac and wife Jennifer launched the farm's weddings and events program centered around the newly completed Howe Barn. The Howe Barn is a timber-framed structure built from white pine harvested and milled on-site, featuring an open-concept hammer-beam design with no interior posts. It accommodates up to 180 guests and opens to panoramic views of Lake Winnipesaukee and New Hampshire's Presidential Range. The venue hosts one event per week, ensuring each gathering has dedicated access to the property for setup, the event, and breakdown. Farm-to-table catering draws on seasonal meat and produce grown on-site through Forsyth Family Farm. A curated collection of rustic décor — The Wedding Pantry — is available for couples to borrow. The Howe family farmlands are protected by a conservation easement, preserving the working landscape that surrounds every celebration.

• Spaces for 180-200 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Timber Hill Farm is a farm-to-table wedding and event venue on Meetinghouse Hill in Gilford, New Hampshire, in the heart of the Lakes Region. The property has been farmed continuously since 1784 — one of the earliest homestead farms in the region — and includes a structure built in 1789 that still stands on its original foundation. In 2015, Isaac and Jennifer Howe transformed the working farm into an event venue; the Forsyth Family Farm now manages farming operations through a conservation partnership with Land for Good. At the heart of the property is the Howe Barn, a timber-framed structure built from scratch using mature white pine harvested from the farm's own forests, then milled, fitted, and raised on site by Andy and Isaac Howe alongside master timber framer Trevor Kupetz. The open-concept barn accommodates up to 180 guests and offers sweeping views of Lake Winnipesaukee and New Hampshire's Presidential Range. Timber Hill Farm hosts one event per week, giving each gathering the full attention of the property. Rentals include tables, seating, and a Wedding Pantry of loaner décor — vintage crates, candle holders, rustic wood pieces, and signage. Farm-to-table catering incorporates seasonal produce and meats grown on site. The venue is ADA accessible and LGBTQ+ inclusive.

• Spaces for 25-120 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Belknap Mill is the nation's oldest unaltered brick textile mill, built in 1823 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Set along the Winnipesaukee River in Laconia, New Hampshire, the restored mill operates as both a working museum and a distinctive event venue, celebrating the region's industrial heritage and cultural history. The Rose Chertok Gallery on the third floor accommodates up to 82 seated guests beneath exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and an open floor plan filled with natural light — suited for weddings, private dinners, corporate meetings, celebrations of life, and showers. On the first floor, the Riverside Gallery offers an intimate art-gallery setting with views of the Winnipesaukee River, accommodating up to 25 guests for ceremonies or smaller gatherings. The Rod and Gail Dyer Powerhouse Patio extends the venue outdoors for seasonal events. All catering is provided through Twelve 31 Events, the mill's exclusive partner. Tables, chairs, A/V equipment, and elevator access are included with every rental.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Kimball Jenkins Estate is a historic 3-acre campus in Concord, New Hampshire, where a Victorian mansion, carriage house, and cultivated gardens come together to create a setting for private events spanning more than four decades. The property has served as one of Concord's cultural landmarks throughout that time, hosting weddings, reunions, holiday parties, corporate retreats, bridal showers, and other celebrations for groups of up to 200 guests seasonally. The Victorian Mansion brings an elegant, architectural quality to ceremonies and formal receptions, while the Carriage House offers a more casual space well suited for dining and dancing. The estate's historical gardens extend the setting outdoors, providing additional space for ceremonies and photography. Free public parking is available on campus.

• Spaces for 18-60 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Waterfront

Tides Beach Club is a boutique beachfront hotel and event venue set directly on Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport, Maine. The property has graced the shoreline since 1899 and blends a turn-of-the-century Victorian character with a modern coastal aesthetic, offering 21 intimate guest rooms — including Jonathan Adler-designed oceanfront suites with private porches. The venue hosts intimate celebrations, from rehearsal dinners and bridal showers to wedding ceremonies and reception gatherings, all against a backdrop of open Atlantic water and private beach access. The Sun Porch accommodates up to 18 guests for seated events, while the beach itself hosts ceremonies for up to 60 guests, complete with a custom birch wood altar and chairs set in the sand. On-site catering is led by an executive chef focused on fresh, local Maine seafood. With all 21 guest rooms available to block for a wedding party, Tides Beach Club keeps the full experience — accommodation, ceremony, reception, and morning sendoff — in one place on the Maine coast.

• Spaces for 120-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

The Margate on Winnipesaukee is a lakefront resort and event destination situated on the shores of Paugus Bay in Laconia, New Hampshire. The property sits just steps from the water, surrounded by soaring pines and framed by Lake Winnipesaukee's deep blue skies and shimmering waters. The resort's event spaces range from open-air lakefront settings to elegant indoor rooms. The Lakeside Pavilion and West Lawn sit right at the water's edge of Paugus Bay, offering mountain and lake views for outdoor ceremonies and tented receptions accommodating from 100 to 500 guests. The Mariah Room is an indoor venue with floor-to-ceiling windows facing west over the lake, a granite bar, and a fieldstone fireplace — suited for ceremonies, receptions, and private dinners for up to 120 guests. The Main Ballroom, adorned with mirrors throughout, features a large dance floor and room for a band or DJ, with capacity for up to 300 guests. With over 100,000 square feet of function and event space across both indoor and outdoor settings, The Margate accommodates a wide range of events — from intimate gatherings to large celebrations. As a full-service resort, it also provides on-site accommodations, allowing guests to remain on property throughout an event or wedding weekend.

• Spaces for 135 Guests

The Summit Resort sits in New Hampshire's Lakes Region, within walking distance of Lake Winnipesaukee in Laconia. The resort's dedicated Function Room is built for private events — panoramic windows and a private deck open onto views of Paugus Bay, and a full bar anchors cocktail hours and receptions. Catering is provided through a partnership with Hart's Restaurant. Guests attending events at The Summit Resort have full access to the resort's amenity center, which includes indoor and outdoor pools, a Roman spa and saunas, a fitness center, and a variety of sport courts. The combination of event facilities and on-site recreation makes The Summit Resort a self-contained destination for weddings and private celebrations in the Lakes Region.