Tying the Knot in New Hampshire

Since 1923, discerning couples have chosen the Manchester Country Club for their wedding ceremonies and receptions. Brides and their attendants can get camera-ready in the dressing room, a private bridal salon complete with vanity mirrors, salon-style chairs, and private butler service. Three picturesque locations are available for indoor and outdoor ceremonies, and the Great Room can hold up to 260 guests for a memorable reception, where guests will enjoy a buffet dinner or plated meal followed by dancing and dessert. A complimentary tasting with the club’s executive chef is a great way to explore the menu collections offered as part of every wedding package.

180 South River Road, Bedford, NH 03110, Phone: 603-624-4096

Couples dreaming of a coastal wedding need look no further than Wentworth by the Sea Country Club. This private country club hosts oceanfront ceremonies and tented receptions on its exquisitely manicured grounds. The club’s catering director can prepare gourmet meals for rehearsal dinners and receptions and is able to accommodate special dietary requests. Experienced professionals will coordinate with outside vendors and on-site staff to make sure the bride and groom can enjoy their day without having to worry about the details. Arrangements can be made for overnight accommodations in nearby Portsmouth, and a variety of transportation options are available for out of town guests.

60 Wentworth Road, Rye, NH 03854, Phone: 603-433-3050

There’s no better place to have a fairytale wedding than at Castle in the Clouds. This wooded estate has sweeping views of Lake Winnipesaukee from its mountaintop location. Vintage trolleys transport your guests to the Carriage House, the venue’s indoor event space. The Winnipesaukee Room’s Arts and Crafts-style details bring historical charm to every event. Open-air ceremonies are held on an impeccably maintained lawn surrounded by fragrant gardens. Approved caterers offer a variety of menu options for everything from cocktail receptions to sit-down dinners. After-dinner drinks on the Carriage House patio is the perfect way to end an enchanting day at Castle in the Clouds.

Route 171, 455 Old Mountain Road, Moultonborough, NH 03254, Phone: 603-476-5900

For a Luxury Wedding

This sprawling resort in the White Mountains is an unparalleled location for destination weddings. Five ceremony locations and four reception venues give the bride and groom-to-be a wide range of options for planning the wedding of their dreams. The Tower Spa offers special event services with advance consultations and a hair and makeup team that can be scheduled for the day of the wedding. Overnight guests will be treated to Instagram-worthy mountain views from select rooms and suites and the spacious Presidential Suite with its crackling fireplace and private wet bar can be reserved for the couple’s first night as newlyweds.

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, 101 Mountain View Road, Whitefield, NH 03598, Phone: 855-837-2100

The Alpine Grove Banquet Facility has been an in-demand site for weddings and other Southern New Hampshire social events for over 45 years. This scenic venue is located on the banks of the Nashua River and has beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces that are perfect for open-air ceremonies. Photographers will be able to capture stunning shots of the bride and groom and their wedding party on the rustic bridge spanning a pond set among the towering pine trees. Indoor options include smaller rooms for intimate ceremonies and receptions and the Main Hall, which can accommodate larger parties of more than 750 guests.

19 South Depot Road Route 111A, NH 03049, Phone: 603-882-9051

This newly renovated hotel is a full-service wedding venue. Its spectacular ocean views make it a premier destination for couples who want a casual wedding on the beach or a reception in one of their event spaces overlooking the Atlantic. Menu options at the Ashworth by the Sea include traditional wedding fare like roast chicken and beef tenderloin, as well as creative choices such as a late-night French bar for guests who have worked up an appetite on the dance floor. The hotel’s in-house wedding specialist works with a team of experienced professionals to coordinate everything from valet parking to overnight accommodations for guests.

295 Ocean Boulevard, NH 03842, Phone: 603-926-6762

For a Unique Venue

The exclusive Atkinson Resort & Country Club has a variety of spaces for functions of all sizes. From picturesque outdoor locations to indoor staterooms and ballrooms able to accommodate up to 400 guests, the Atkinson is ideal for bridal showers and brunches, bachelor and bachelorette parties, ceremonies, and receptions. Each of their wedding packages includes the services of a personal coordinator, use of a bridal salon, cake cutting and service, and a champagne toast. Vendor packages can be added as well for those who want to use the resort’s preferred partners to supply the wedding cake, flowers, and entertainment.

85 Country Club Drive, Atkinson, NH 03811, Phone: 603-362-8700

It’s no surprise that the Bellevue Barn at Carlisle Place has won one of WeddingWire’s prestigious Couples’ Choice Awards for the past two years. The owners have created a rustic yet elegant hilltop retreat surrounded by the colorful foliage of the Great North Woods. This picture-perfect setting is also home to the Spa and Wellness Center at Carlisle Place. Salon services include special occasion hair and makeup as well as relaxing massages and mani-pedis to help brides look and feel their best on the day of their wedding. The venue is best suited to medium-sized weddings from 100 to 250 guests.

685 Presidential Highway, Jefferson, NH 03583, Phone: 603-586-4100

Birch Hill Farm is a private estate that has been transformed into a five-star wedding venue. Close to the Lake Winnipesaukee resort area, where wedding guests can find charming accommodations, the farm is ideally located for couples from the tri-state area. Named for the stately birches that line the driveway, Birch Hill offers all-inclusive packages for ceremonies and receptions of up to 150 in an 18th century post and beam barn. Guests at larger outdoor weddings on the manicured lawn will have a breathtaking view of the mountains as they witness the bride and groom exchange their vows.

667 Gilford Avenue, Gilford, NH 03249, Phone: 603-491-4624

The staff at Birch Wood Vineyards take pride in making every couple’s wedding day one of a kind. From planning to preparation to presentation, their attention to detail has earned them the highest of praise from newlyweds and their families. Personalized wedding packages can include custom decorations; special menus with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options prepared with locally sourced ingredients; and self-serve wine from a barrel or a well-stocked open bar. Couples can say “I do” under the columned pergola set in the vineyard or in front of a towering stone fireplaces in the Vineyard Room or Estate Room.

199 Rockingham Road, Derry, NH 03038, Phone: 603-965-4359