Waterfront at The Elks

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,000 for off-peak dates, and $2,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 160 seated guests

About this venue

Elks Lodges bring so much more to their communities than just a building. They are places where neighbors come together, families share meals, and children grow up. Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, meet the needs of today’s veterans, and improve the quality of life. Portsmouth Elks 97 is one of the oldest Elk lodges in the country, and we stand ready to help you with your function, wedding or corporate event. A newly renovated event venue at the Waterfront at the Elks features state of the art audio video equipment to provide the perfect experience. Our 2900 Sq ft completely open room, capable of holding 160 people, has a magnificent view of Sagamore creek thru our exceptionally large windows. We work with a variety of exclusive caterers to fit every menu style and budget. A 1000 sq ft deck overlooking the creek, and a gazebo allow for options as to how you stage your event.

Seated guest capacity

  • 160

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
500 Jones Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Our event spaces

Banquet Room

Our beautiful renovated banquet room overlooking the water

This space was renovated in 2019, and features a beautiful built in bar, large screen, lighting fixtures and a gorgeous view overlooking the water. WIth an outdoor patio, which is perfect for cocktail hour.

Guest capacity

Up to 160 Seated

Up to 190 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- round tables or banquet tables -basic chairs -basic linens -china, flatware, water goblets -coordination -dance floor

Room cost

$2,250 for Sunday-Thursday rentals; $2,525 Friday and Saturday rentals

Lawn

Beautiful grassy ceremony location overlooking the river

This stunning ceremony location is located on the Sagamore Creek is the perfect backdrop for anyone looking for a waterfront ceremony.

Guest capacity

Up to 160 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Ceremony chairs - One Hour Rehearsal -One Hour Ceremony

Room cost

$450

Banquet Room

Our beautiful renovated banquet room overlooking the water

This space was renovated in 2019, and features a beautiful built in bar, large screen, lighting fixtures and a gorgeous view overlooking the water. WIth an outdoor patio, which is perfect for cocktail hour.

Guest capacity

Up to 160 Seated

Up to 190 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- round tables or banquet tables -basic chairs -basic linens -china, flatware, water goblets -coordination -dance floor

Room cost

$2,250 for Sunday-Thursday rentals; $2,525 Friday and Saturday rentals

Available services that can be provided by Waterfront at The Elks

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Rentals

  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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  • Photo worthy venue

    •Verified review
    •Kristin D.•Nov 9, 2023

    My husband and I got married here, in September 2023 The backdrop of our ceremony was naturally beautiful. And the weather ended up being perfect, so our photos came out Amazing. Our coordinator Emily and the rest of the staff were friendly, fun and patient. Which is a big need for a special occasion such as this. We highly recommend using this venue!

  • Incredible Experience!

    •Verified review
    •Amber•Jun 6, 2023

    This venue was amazing, it made our wedding perfect! The coordinators were awesome and so helpful! 10/10 would recommend this venue and the price was affordable with everything that was included Thank you guys so much!

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