Top Rhode Island Sweet 16 Venues

• 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.

• 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.

• Spaces for 225 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

NOW IS THE TIME TO BOOK! It is a meeting space with a capacity of 3 to 14 people where you can hold meetings and small presentations. Meeting pods are available in various sizes. There are a variety of different configurations available to accommodate any type of meeting you desire. Our creative team is always willing to collaborate with you in order to find the best solution for your needs! NOW IS THE TIME TO BOOK ASSEMBLY HALLS! We have large meeting rooms that are ideal for large meetings, keynote speeches, and any other type of presentation. They are equipped to transform your presentation or event into a memorable experience in these beautiful and light-filled halls. Our innovative and experienced team can assist you in identifying the best solution for your problem! LOUNGES ARE AVAILABLE NOW! They feature floor to ceiling windows and a view of the Providence, making them ideal locations for your next reception or meeting space. During the week, lounges are open to the public, but they can easily be transformed into event spaces! For more information on what our lounges can be used for, please contact us. OTHER OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE NOW! If you require more variations or more spaces than a meeting room or assembly hall, please contact us. There's no need to look any further! CLOSED DOORS ARE NOT THE PLACE FOR INSPIRING CREATIVITY! Entrepreneurs, startup teams, freelancers, and other innovators looking for a convenient place to work and network can take advantage of our free, public workspace. A place where people can come to work, exchange knowledge, form meaningful relationships, and see their ideas come to fruition is what we need.

The Herreshoff Marine Museum is a premier waterfront location for your next special event, such as a clambake, business meeting, small conference, corporate retreat, holiday party, regatta, wedding, or family reunion. The museum is located on the banks of the Hudson River. In the midst of dozens of exceptional historic Herreshoff boats on an exceptional waterfront property overlooking Bristol Harbor, our facilities provide a beautiful and historic setting for your event. The Museum provides several attractive options for your meeting, social event, or wedding, including the Waterfront, Hall of Boats, Aria Gallery, Conference Room, and the second floor of the historic Burnside Building, among other locations. All year long, the Museum offers a variety of unique indoor and outdoor spaces that can accommodate groups ranging from 25 to 200 people. Industrial heaters are used in the fall and winter to keep your party warm and toasty even in the coldest of temperatures. A special place to infuse your dinner or reception with a unique vibe, the Hall of Boats can be found on the ground floor of the Museum and is fully handicap accessible. It is the heart of the Herreshoff collection and is located on the ground floor of the Museum. Your event will take place among more than a dozen magnificent antique wooden boats, all of which were built by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, in this impressive space. Many of the boats are mounted on wheeled platforms that can be moved to accommodate and customize events of any size or configuration, including weddings. We have the capacity to accommodate 125 people for a seated dinner and 250 people for cocktails. On your request, a projection screen can be made available. Tables and chairs are always included in the rental price.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Theatre’s renovations are extensive for both inside and outside of the building and have been made to create the ultimate event experience. There is a brand new raised stage and also previous obstructions on the ground have been removed, in order to give customers the best possible site views to the stage. The stage will have a brand new state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. Artists will have all new dressing rooms to better accommodate their visit. Patrons can enjoy upgraded mezzanine and balcony seating, remodeled VIP areas, multi leveled open room format as well as brand new restrooms and so much more. The Theatre will also soon be receiving a facelift on the front of the building with a new marquee installed in December of 2017. The venue is also the perfect place now for any corporate or formal needs.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

In Providence, Rhode Island, you can host a memorable event. Our historic landmark hotel, which is located in the heart of the Arts & Theater District, provides the perfect setting for your event. From an intimate gathering in our outdoor courtyard to a grand ballroom reception, our elegant event venues are tailored to your specific needs. Custom catering, a dedicated event coordinator, and personalized details ensure that your dream event is executed flawlessly at our hotel, which has beautiful venues and unparalleled services. Choose from a variety of signature event packages, each of which is designed to make your special occasion one to remember. Our dedicated event planners will assist you in customizing any package to meet your specific needs for a one-of-a-kind event. Allow our talented culinary team to create the perfect catering menus for your special event in Providence, ranging from elegant five-course meals to a casual cocktail party.

• Spaces for 120 Guests

• Spaces for 460 Guests

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Mansion

Woodbine Cottage is a historic 5,000-square-foot Victorian mansion in the heart of downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Built in 1873, it was originally the private residence of George Champlin Mason, Newport's first resident architect, who trained in Switzerland, France, and Germany before going on to design roughly 150 Gilded Age mansions throughout the city. The 23-room house has been restored and retains its period character, with each guest room individually appointed to reflect the home's history. Today the cottage hosts corporate gatherings, wedding parties, birthday and bachelor or bachelorette celebrations, reunions, and holiday parties for groups up to 150 people. Standard accommodations comfortably house 12 to 20 guests, with tables and chairs on hand for up to 20. For weddings, Woodbine Cottage offers wedding planning and event planning services and is within walking distance of several other Newport venues, including the Chanler at Cliff Walk, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and the Newport Art Museum. The property is smoke-free and includes Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a fireplace, full kitchen access, private bathrooms, and free off-street parking, along with concierge touches like beach chairs, coolers, and afternoon tea service.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

• Spaces for 90-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Event Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Built in 1896, the Casino at Roger Williams Park is a Colonial Revival building that stands as an example of historic preservation within Providence's 427-acre Roger Williams Park, in the city's Elmwood section, minutes from downtown. The building features hand-finished wood paneling and original maple flooring on the ground level, while the upstairs ballroom offers birch floors, 20-foot ceilings, and plaster detailing. A porch and fireplace round out the building's character. The venue offers configurable event spaces: the second-floor Ballroom accommodates dinner and dancing, seated dinners, or auditorium-style gatherings, the ground-floor First Floor suits smaller dinners or standing receptions, and the entire facility can be rented together for larger standing receptions. Rentals run on a standard eight-hour schedule, with two hours for setup, five hours for the event, and one hour for breakdown, and reduced rates are available during the winter season from January 2 through March 31. Tables and chairs are provided at no additional charge, and on-site parking accommodates up to 75 vehicles. The Casino is available for events year-round, except on Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 220 Guests

• Spaces for 35 Guests

• Spaces for 80-300 Guests
• 1 Garden
• 2 Parks

The Roger Williams Park Botanical Center is a greenhouse event venue set within Roger Williams Park, 427 acres of historic parkland in the Elmwood section of Providence, Rhode Island, just minutes from downtown. Lush gardens, a Koi Pond, and 45-foot-tall palms give the space its character, creating a garden backdrop for weddings, private events, and fundraisers. Rentals run on a five-hour basis and include the Conservatory and Mediterranean Room, which accommodates up to 150 guests theater-style and 80 for a seated reception, dinner, or dance in the Mediterranean Room. The venue also offers use of the Lakeside Pavilion, available May through October, which holds up to 300 guests theater-style and 150 for a seated reception, dinner, or dance. Caterers are given access starting at 4pm with an hour set aside for post-event breakdown, and professional photography is permitted throughout the gardens with a permit, which can be built into a wedding package.