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The Herreshoff Marine Museum is a wedding venue located on the Narragansett Bay in Bristol, Rhode Island. This beautiful waterfront location overlooks the Bristol Harbor and is the ideal setting to host a coastal-style wedding.

Facilities and Capacity
The Herreshoff Marine Museum features our new 60x90 Waterfront Newport Tent and our unique historic Hall of Boats indoor area. On top of this we offer a ceremony site with 180 degree waterview right near our tent. The Waterfront offers a unique panoramic view of the bay and can host groups of up to 300 people depending on your seating arrangements. The Hall of Boats is often used in addition to the Waterfront, for ceremonies and cocktail hour.

Services Offered
Along with scenic views and a spectacular location, The Herreshoff offers even more amenities that will have you enjoying your stress-free wedding. Their services include:

  • 5-hour reception period
  • 3-hour setup and breakdown
  • Exclusive use of tent space
  • Basic string lighting in the tent
  • Bride’s changing room
  • Deluxe restroom trailer with air conditioning and water
  • Electric power
  • Use of tables and chairs for up to 240 including cocktail tables
  • Conference room
  • Suggested caterers
  • Extensive floating docks suitable for arrivals by yacht or dock space for your boat
  • Security personnel
  • Full-time staff on site
  • Boats, cannon, and flags by request

Pricing information

Starting at $2,500
Couples usually spend $6,500
Reception
$5,500 starting price
These prices are available for the months of Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

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FAQ

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?

5,500

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

2,500

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Event Planning
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Beach
Historic Building
Marina
Museum
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Chairs
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
May
October
November
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Reviews of Herreshoff Marine Museum

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4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
21 reviews
93% recommend it
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    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.6 out of 5 rating
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    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.6 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.6/5 21 reviews
Google
4.8/5 165 reviews
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Jennifer Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect waterfront venue

Herreshoff is such a unique and versatile venue for a wedding. The tent was large enough for our 200 guest wedding, the pier was a beautiful backdrop for our ceremony, and the hall of boats was the unique twist for cocktail hour that our guests loved. The event manager, Elsie is a dream to work with. She is so responsive, not bothered by my million questions and is a great resource for local vendors. All Herreshoff staff were pleasant and accommodating on our wedding day, helping everything go perfectly.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 10/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible venue!

We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our 170 person late September wedding! Alyssa and her team were kind, attentive, professional, and helped us execute an incredibly special day.

All of our guests couldn't stop raving about how beautiful and historic the venue was. Everyone loved being by the water and getting to check out the Hall of Boats during our cocktail hour. There were so many special touches like getting to ring a large bell to signal the end of our cocktail hour, firing a cannon between the cocktail hour and our reception, and allowing us to fly a flag of our choice on our wedding day.
Katie
Katie Sent on 10/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous and unique waterfront venue!

I can't say enough great things about Elsie (the venue manager) and this venue. I knew about the Herreshoff but hadn't really though much about it for my wedding until we happened to pop in last September after a full weekend of venue hunting in Newport. I immediately fell in love with the incredibly beautiful waterfront setting, the unique Hall of Boats and the laid back atmosphere. It felt like us and Elsie was so welcoming and knowledgable from the start.

Planning a wedding is stressful but planning a wedding cross-country is even harder. Elsie was great to work with always with a fast response and inviting me to come see other weddings that were taking place when I was home for planning so I could get a feel for the day.

When it comes to the actual wedding day it was PERFECT! Our ceremony was on the dock, our cocktail hour in the Hall of Boats and our reception in the tent. All of our guests were commenting on how cool the venue was. Ben and I had the most fun at our wedding and enjoyed every second. Ben especially when he got to fire the cannon at the start of the reception. :)

If you are looking for a water front venue in Rhode Island seriously consider the Herreshoff. It was everything we wanted and more!
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