The Best Wedding Venues in Gilford, NH

The Best Wedding Venues in Gilford, NH

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7 Wedding Venues in Gilford, NH

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The Victoria Inn and Pavilion 

5.0

  • Up to 225 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,500

The Victoria Inn and Pavilion is a picture perfect wedding venue in Hampton, NH and is known for its romantic wedding and special events. Located just half a mile from the ocean, this venue features two gorgeous outdoor event spaces for couples who love the charm of outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions. We host wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, milestone birthday, anniversary, bat mitzvah and corporate events and other special events. We have been hosting wedding for over 15 years at the pavilion and gazebo (although new on this platform). We are a family oriented business with a promise to make your special day a truly memorable one. Couples, bridesmaids and groomsmen can stay at our inn where we have space for 20 guests. Make your wedding a perfect weekend event with your friends and family where we serve you hot breakfast and then you get ready for your wedding right there. Give us a chance, you won't be disappointed.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Space for a large guest list
  • Dressing room available
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site

Venue considerations

  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
  • Does not allow pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Awarded Best of Zola
The Victoria Inn and Pavilion in Hampton Falls NH is a delightful wedding venue for large or intimate events. The grounds offer beautiful foliage during the peak season and there are some picturesque locations to have your ceremony. The pavilion has plenty of space to host your guests, an ample dance floor, special sweetheart table area, DJ alcove, and bar area. The Inn also has beautiful interior spaces for photography and hosting intimate wedding events, bridal showers, or rehearsal dinners indoors. I have had the honor to work with the Victoria Inn ownership and numerous couples to execute bespoke wedding packages tailored to their visions. I am a local event planner whose services include officiant, floral and wedding décor, as well as some professional photography. Contact the Victoria Inn today to have your wedding vision come to life!
Tiffany D., 6 months ago
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The Barn on the Pemi 

5.0

  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

The Barn on the Pemi is a fully restored and renovated mid-1800’s barn. At over 10,000 square feet of event space, this venue is a rustic and expansive location in which to host small receptions or grand affairs. Surrounded by a secluded pastoral landscape, The Barn exudes a classic rural New England charm. Ceremonies can be held in our climate controlled barn, on our terrace or in our seasonal greenhouse. The surrounding mountains add a beautiful backdrop for your photos. The barn interior will host your cocktail hour and reception. Our on-site catering chefs will serve locally-sourced dishes that highlight the best of New England’s farms. You can also enjoy craft cocktails, local beer, and vintage wines from the two full-service bars that the venue includes. Ensuring your event goes seamlessly and you have the best experience possible, we provide unique accommodation and transportation options as well as an event specialist to work with you every step of the way.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Rustic yet refined style
  • Multiple event spaces
  • Full catering menu to choose from

Venue considerations

  • Best for events with big guest lists
  • No on-site bridal suite
  • Not for you if you don't want a rustic vibe
Awarded Best of Zola
The Barn on the Pemi is an absolute joy to work with for weddings. I've worked there for quite a few years now, and every wedding wedding is efficient and fun. It always feels like BOTP is my work "home away from home." Their communication was quick, timely, and thoroughly responsive throughout the planning process. The venue itself is a stunning combination of rustic barn and beautiful greenhouse space - I love photographing in their amazing property. They are highly organized, the views are amazing and created a beautiful backdrop for every event. Plus, they are dog friendly! I cannot recommend The Barn on the Pemi enough for any couple looking for a unique and unforgettable wedding venue.
Michelle Eaton, 5 months ago
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Hardy Farm c.1750 

5.0

  • Up to 180 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Offer

Established in 1750 as an English land grant in the picturesque White Mountains of Maine (then the “Massachusetts Bay Colony”), Hardy Farm remained in the same family for ten generations prior to being purchased by Greg and Deborah Link in 2001. After a The Links transformed Hardy Farm into a very special and unique “rustic elegant” venue for weddings and events offering an authentically historic feel, with a distinctly unique ambiance of contemporary yet rustic elegance featuring all of today's modern amenities. Hardy Farm accommodates up to 32 people overnight and the property encompasses 13 acres with beautiful gardens and stone patios, fire pit, the farmhouse, barn, lodge, woodland chapel, and their own 103’ sailcloth tent. Guests at Hardy Farm enjoy the beautiful rural New England setting with convenient proximity to North Conway, NH, and the Mt. Washington Valley, offering a myriad of year-round outdoor activities.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Unique barn setting
  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Feels like a getaway

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Not for you if you're looking for a sleek and contemporary space
  • No built-in audiovisual options
From the moment we first reached out to Hardy Farm, the communication was quick, thorough and detailed. The event manager was incredibly responsive and flexible, catering to any last minute changes with ease to ensure our day went off without a hitch. The venue itself provided an intimate, inclusive atmosphere that felt perfectly accommodating for our wedding. The optional onsite lodging was perfect for our bridal party, out-of-town friends and family, and allowed everyone to fully enjoy the celebration. Hardy Farm's attention to detail and seamless execution made our special day truly unforgettable.
Amber P., 6 months ago
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NHC Events at Searles Castle 

5.0

  • Up to 250 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

If you’re searching for a setting with an elegance and style all its own, consider a Searles Castle Wedding. Imagine your wedding here at our authentic English Tudor castle nestled in the New Hampshire woods, high atop a 175-acre estate. You will begin your day with Bridal preparations in our Master Bedroom Bridal suite followed by a spectacular Courtyard Ceremony. Guest will enjoy a cocktail hour with passed Hors-d’oeuvres inside the castle and in the courtyard. The festivities will continue with a Reception in our climate controlled Palladium-style Euro tent. Searles Castle at Windham offers that truly unique setting, and we’re conveniently located 30 miles north of Boston, less than five minutes from Rte.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Full catering menu to choose from
  • Accommodates more than 200 guests
  • Flexible event spaces

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
Awarded Best of Zola
The venue in and of itself is jaw dropping beautiful, like something dropped out of a fairytale! The ceremony space is so beautiful, and the bridal suites are so amazing for photos and just to enjoy before the ceremony. Then to make it more magical you have the amazing food, attentive and welcoming coordinators who made my vision come to life, and a beautiful set up in the tent. I could not recommend enough this venue!
Jillian D., a year ago
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Timber Hill Farm 
Gilford, NH
  • Up to 180 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $12,500
  • Offer

We're a 300 acre sustainable, family-run New England farm - in agricultural production for over 200 years. Farm weddings don't get more authentic than Timber Hill Farm; featuring a one-of-a-kind, farm-built timber frame barn, breathtaking views and food grown in our fields. We host farm-to-table barn events in a hillside niche at the top of our most remote fields, overlooking gorgeous views of the White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee and Mount Washington! Our wedding team will help guide you through the planning process, put the final details in place and be on-site to coordinate the big day! Our packages are inclusive and DIY friendly, always supporting couples' unique vision... We're located in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region, one of the jewels of New England's summer vacation season, so we're not far from many options for stay and play weekends! We're located conveniently to I-93, greater Boston & the seacoast. ***Please email us directly through our website***

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Flexible event spaces
  • Wheelchair accessible

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you don't want a rustic vibe
  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • No in-house catering options
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Brewster Academy 

5.0

Wolfeboro, NH
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,500

With the beauty of Lake Winnipesaukee at our doorstep, Brewster Academy offers the Pinckney Boathouse and adjacent Palazzo Field as a venue for weddings and other events. Located on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, the view makes Brewster a popular location for weddings. If you are planning on a smaller, intimate wedding you may choose to rent out the Pinckney Boathouse only. If you are having a larger gathering you have the option of renting the boathouse and the adjacent field. Included in your rental fee with the Pinckney Boathouse are tables and chairs. We do not supply tables and chairs for outdoor events. **Please note, Brewster only hosts weddings from June-August**

Why you'll love this venue

  • Raw space for complete customization
  • Pets can join the celebration
  • Bridal suite on site

Venue considerations

  • No on-premises lodging options
  • No in-house catering options
  • Best for events with big guest lists
Awarded Best of Zola
I’ve had the pleasure of planning several events at Brewster Academy, and each one has been a fantastic experience. The venue staff is incredibly responsive, helpful, and a true pleasure to work with throughout the planning process. On the event day, the property itself is absolutely stunning and perfectly set up for weddings. The view—well, it’s truly incredible and never fails to take guests' breath away. I can’t recommend this venue enough for couples looking for a beautiful, seamless wedding experience!
Sorrell Downing, 5 months ago
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Cold Spring Farm LLC 
Alton, NH
  • Up to 100 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $7,000

The barn at ColdSpring Farm was built in 2008-09 and updated as a venue in 2019. It is a true post and beam barn intended originally for our horses but they prefer to be outside no matter what the weather or season! The barn is rustic yet elegant and has many lovely features to facilitate your special day! The downstairs is fully equipped for dining or dancing, cocktails or even your ceremony should rain threaten. The upstairs is bright, open and typically where dinner is served and a great place for dancing into the evening. A sweet Bride's Cottage sits near our ceremony area. It is a magical little cottage meant for the bride and her party. The ceremony area is fully of live edge benches and a beautiful cedar arbor. And finally, the patio has a large fire pit, a bocce court, rustic tables and plenty of spots for s'mores and fun throughout your day and evening.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Flexible event spaces
  • Feels like a getaway
  • Offers full-service amenities

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you don't want a rustic vibe
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No on-site guest accommodations

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About wedding venues in Gilford, NH

Getting married in New Hampshire gives you authentic New England charm with settings you won't find anywhere else. The Granite State surrounds you with majestic White Mountain peaks, crystal-clear lakes like Winnipesaukee and historic properties dating back to the 1700s. You'll enjoy a perfect backdrop for celebrations that blend rustic elegance with natural splendor; exactly what makes New Hampshire weddings so special.

What Makes New Hampshire Wedding Venues Unique?

Each region of New Hampshire delivers a completely different wedding experience. In the White Mountains you can say "I do" against dramatic 4,000-foot peak backdrops with alpine meadows perfect for outdoor ceremonies. The Lakes Region offers venues with private docks where you can host waterfront celebrations or even arrive by boat. Southern New Hampshire venues give you proximity to Manchester Airport making transportation convenient for your out-of-state guests while Seacoast venues like Wentworth By The Sea combine stunning Atlantic Ocean views with historic Colonial-era architecture.

How Much Do Wedding Venues in New Hampshire Cost?

Wedding venue costs in New Hampshire typically range from $9,900-$12,100 compared to the national average of $6,500-$12,000.

For different guest counts, expect total wedding costs around:

  • 50 guests: $25,260
  • 100 guests: $42,178
  • 150 guests: $58,078
  • 200 guests: $72,284
  • 250 guests: $86,489
  • 300 guests: $100,694

Which Accessible Wedding Venues Serve New Hampshire Couples?

The Bedford Village Inn provides fully accessible spaces with gentle illumination systems that benefit guests with sensory sensitivities. You'll find wheelchair-friendly pathways throughout the estate and dedicated coordinators specially trained in accessibility needs to ensure everyone at your celebration feels comfortable and included.

Where Can You Find Remote-Friendly Wedding Venues in New Hampshire?

Mountain View Grand Resort in Whitefield offers advanced remote participation features with state-of-the-art facilities against a stunning mountain backdrop. Wentworth By The Sea Country Club in Portsmouth provides sophisticated settings with interactive virtual elements so distant loved ones can truly participate. At Steele Hill Resorts in Sanbornton you'll enjoy panoramic lake views while the venue integrates advanced virtual participation tools for your remote guests.

Which New Hampshire Venues Offer Exceptional Culinary Experiences?

Inn at Pleasant Lake stands out as an award-winning venue known for exquisite culinary offerings in New London. Flag Hill Distillery & Winery provides unique wine pairings in a picturesque vineyard setting you and your guests will love. Gunstock Inn & Resort offers state-of-the-art dining experiences with historic charm in Gilford. Rivermill at Dover Landing gives you flexibility to bring your own chefs for custom culinary experiences tailored exactly to your taste.

How Should You Budget for Wedding Vendors in New Hampshire?

Beyond venue costs understanding vendor expenses helps you create a comprehensive budget plan:

ServiceAverage Cost% of Total (150 guests)
Venue$11,02119%
Catering$8,81715%
Bar Services$7,05312%
Florists$6,04410%
Planners$5,2339%
Videographers$4,5368%
Photographers$4,2667%
Bands/DJs$1,8003%
Hair & Makeup$7001%
Cakes$7111%

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