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The Eisenhower House is a wedding venue located at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island. Originally built in 1873, it was the Summer White House for President Eisenhower during his administration. Today, it remains an elegant property with hilltop views of Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor.

Facilities and Capacity

The Eisenhower House features beautifully designed rooms and an outdoor area that both offer a scenic backdrop for ceremonies and receptions. Couples are invited to celebrate their engagement party, wedding shower, and rehearsal dinner at the venue as well. To relax and prepare for their festivities, the happy couple is welcome to utilize the venue’s separate get-ready rooms. For an elegant reception, newlyweds and their loved ones can dine and dance in the mansion’s bright interior spaces. The building’s wrap-around porch allows guests to enjoy the open air and take in views of the nearby bay. For outdoor ceremonies, the lawn can be set up with chairs and floral arrangements, and a tent can be added to continue the celebration outside into the evening. Whether you’re enjoying a clambake during the summer or staying warm by the fireplaces in the winter, this venue sets the stage for long-lasting memories. With both indoor and outdoor spaces, the property can accommodate up to 1,000 people.

Services Offered

The staff at the Eisenhower House strives to help reduce stress on your big day. To do so, they can handle the setup and cleanup of your event. Tables and chairs are provided and can be arranged according to your ideal layout. Planning services are also available for navigation at each step of your wedding journey. Whether the property is blanketed in snow or illuminated by sunbeams, the venue offers a charming, New England backdrop for your wedding.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,750

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,750

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2+

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Mansion
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Eisenhower House

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J Manfredi Sent on 01/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect outdoor venue!

Such a stunning location! As the house can only comfortably accommodate 50 people, we ended up having the ceremony on the porch and reception on the lawn and could not have been happier. Also, Mallory was amazing to work with. She was incredibly flexible and responsive. All of our guests complimented the venue. They do not provide any other services, so you will have to find separate vendors for catering, tents, music, etc. However, Eisenhower House was able to give us a list of recommendations and vendors who were familiar with the venue. We could not be more grateful. Thank you!!
Annie
Annie Sent on 09/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding location!

I could not recommend Eisenhower House more. I have grown up hoping that I would someday get married at this location - and my dream came true thanks to an amazing staff and beautiful venue! Mallory and Emily were so helpful the entire ~15 months I was planning my wedding - answering every question I had very promptly, with kindness. The staff members on site the day of our wedding were so nice and helpful. I truly can't imagine getting married anywhere else. Thank you Eisenhower House staff for all that you do - our wedding was perfect! Highly recommend.
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Allie Sent on 12/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful property, amazing staff!

This was the absolute perfect place for our ceremony, which we really wanted to be outside. Thankfully the weather was perfect and we had the most beautiful day. Mallory and Emily were incredibly helpful, especially since we planned our wedding from NJ and could only go to Newport 3 times before the wedding. Highly recommend!
Candace
Candace Sent on 09/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue

My husband and I were married on 8.13.22 and it greatly exceeded our expectations. We wanted a venue that allowed for complete vendor customization without sacrificing the amazing views and ambiance that Newport has to offer. Eisenhower house has that in spades. Mallory was so helpful and communicative throughout the entire process and the day couldn't have gone more smoothly. A big bonus is that there is ample parking behind the house, so nobody had to stress about parking if they chose to drive to the venue. Another favorite part of the property is the stunning bridal suite, it is so worth it to book the extra hours to get ready in there. All in all, it was the perfect venue and I can't imagine us having our wedding anywhere else
Erin
Erin Sent on 10/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Ideal Venue- Best of Rhode Island

Eisenhower House couldn't have suited our family's needs better! Mallory was an excellent guide and source of advice throughout the process. We were looking for a venue that showed the best that Rhode Island had to offer with plenty of room for customization and flexibility to account for our taste and changing pandemic-related travel conditions. Eisenhower House certainly fit the bill. Trish was an excellent day-of manager, keeping us on schedule and well organized.

The bride/groom "getting ready" suites were ideal. The view could not have been beat (we were so lucky with weather!). We loved the ability to choose and customize our vendors while still being grounded in a well-maintained, historic, and beautiful setting.

This venue offered flexibility and professionalism with classic New England charm. We would absolutely recommend it!
Julia
Julia Sent on 08/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A stunning venue!

We were so lucky to have had our wedding at Eisenhower — not only is the venue stunning and allows for complete customization, Mallory was an absolute pleasure to work with from the very beginning. During what was a very challenging year with many changing restrictions, she made things as easy as possible and always made sure we knew all of our options so we could plan for different scenarios. She was incredibly responsive and knowledgeable and her strong connections with local vendors made me feel so confident that our wedding would be executed perfectly! We had the best day we could’ve imagined and owe so much of that to Mallory and her great recommendations and support along the way. Thank you for everything!
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Carolyn Sent on 11/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!

We celebrated our daughter's wedding at the Eisenhower House and it was, simply, one of the best days of our lives. Mallory facilitated the process to perfection- not a stone was unturned and we didn't have to worry about a single thing! The setting is the BEST: beautiful historical setting with the colors of the ocean and the Newport Bridge in the background. The passing sailboats just completed the whole scene. I would highly recommend celebrating a highly coveted event at the Eisenhower House!
Emily
Emily Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

10 OUT OF 10!

If you are looking for a stunning and well maintained property, gorgeous views of the Newport Harbor, and something a little different, Eisenhower House is for you! I could not be happier that my husband and I chose to have our special day here. It was absolutely perfect in every way. It's historic, "New England" and elegant in a more understated way. You can dress it up and have a fancy soiree or keep it peachy casual, great for both!

Mallory and her team were beyond helpful in the decision making process, through all stages of planning and day of. I cannot express this enough. Great team all around!
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Jaimie Sent on 10/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A magical venue with a dedicated staff

The Eisenhower House was a truly magical venue for our wedding reception. The house is beautifully restored and the grounds are pristine. The wrap around porch and the lawn were the perfect size for my 200 guests during cocktails and our tent was short walk from the house as well. Mallory and Suzanne at EH were beyond helpful throughout the planning process. Whenever we needed to tour the house - they were available. Whenever we had questions - they were extremely responsive. They really put us at ease and worked well with our other vendors. They truly made everything we wanted work, as well. Another thing of note (that was very important to us!) were the bathrooms. The bathrooms are basically brand new and I received many comments from guests as you typically have to rent bathrooms for tent weddings. The bridal and groom suites are separated and roomy. It was really a dream experience! You cannot go wrong booking EH and working with the amazing team here.
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Christine Sent on 07/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We were thrilled with the venue, but especially with Mallory and her team at the Eisenhower House. Not only was the location within our budget (hard to find in Newport), but they were also able to recommend exceptional vendors for the rest of our needs that day. Mallory was available to meet several times leading up to the event to go over all the details of the day. She was always very helpful, responsive and caring. The ceremony was planned outdoors, but just moments before, it began to rain and the Eisenhower staff (as well as the truly remarkable catering staff) quickly arranged to move everything under the dinner tent. We even hosted another family event there because we were so happy with this venue. We would highly recommend!
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Eisenhower House frequently asked questions

Eisenhower House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
The space offered by Eisenhower House for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Park
  • Waterfront
Eisenhower House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Eisenhower House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Eisenhower House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
Eisenhower House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Eisenhower House is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value, 4.5 in average response time and 4.5 in flexibility.
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