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The Venue at Portwalk Place

Up to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
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Recommended by 97% of couples

About this venue

Portsmouth Harbor Events Center is an elegant wedding event venue located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. With classic coastal vibes in a versatile event space, this venue will serve as the perfect backdrop for your wedding celebration. The venue’s look can be easily customized to reflect your unique style and tastes, which allows for a completely personalized experience for you and your guests. The staff at Portsmouth Harbor Events Center will work tirelessly to help you create an experience based on your budget, style, and guest needs.

Facilities and Capacity
This venue offers over 4,600 square feet of flexible event space so that you can effortlessly build the wedding of your dreams. You will be able to comfortably accommodate up to 250 guests at this fabulous location.

Services Offered
With an experienced event staff, Portsmouth Harbor Events Center takes care of all the important details so you can enjoy every moment of your special day. They offer basic services such as tables, chairs, linens, setup and cleanup. Other services offered include:

  • Event planning
  • In-house catering
  • Glassware, flatware, and china
  • Servers
  • Accommodations
  • Outside vendors
  • Lighting and sound
  • In-house bar
  • Wireless Internet

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 17 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

Links

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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?

$1,250

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

$1,000

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

Yes

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

$500

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

$500

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel

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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

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

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Reviews of The Venue at Portwalk Place

Weddingwire
4.8/5 34 reviews
Google
4.9/5 15 reviews
Matt
Matt Sent on 12/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception

We had our wedding reception at Portsmouth Harbor Events and were absolutely thrilled with our experience with them. Lauren Lossani was amazing to work with and went above and beyond to work with us and make our day run smoothly. The venue was decorated exactly how we pictured it would be and it was absolutely beautiful.
Micho
Micho Sent on 10/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Wonderful

Lauren made hosting our post-wedding brunch at the PHEC a breeze. She was an absolute pleasure to work with - communicative, organized, and accommodating from day one. We couldn’t be happier with our decision. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent! Thank you for helping us wrap up our wedding weekend!
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Shannon Sent on 03/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fall 2018 Wedding

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Portsmouth harbor events! Lauren was extremely responsive and never made me feel like I was asking a dumb question. She truly wanted to make our big day special, and it was. I never worried about things being taken care of for the big day, Lauren took care of it all! The food was absolutely AMAZING, the service was incredible and the staff was great. I have heard multiple times that it was the best wedding food anyone had ever had! Thank you for everything!!
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Emily Sent on 01/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So happy we chose PHEC

From our first meeting to the final moments of our wedding day, everything about working with the team at PHEC was absolutely perfect. Lauren and Stevanie are two of the best wedding planners in the entire state. They made the wedding planning process a breeze by quickly responding to email questions and accommodating every request we made. They were so knowledgeable and professional, and I completely trusted that our wedding day would go smoothly thanks to them. I also want to give a shout out to the amazing chef at PHEC - we got so many compliments on the food, and are grateful he was able to customize some dishes for us! Our guests also said that the bartenders and servers were super nice, and they felt like they were at a five star restaurant the whole night!

I am so grateful for everyone at PHEC - the entire team was awesome and all contributed to making our day wonderful. I cannot thank Lauren and Stevanie enough, and if you want to get married at a beautiful place in downtown Portsmouth and not have to worry about a thing, choose PHEC!
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Terri Sent on 11/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was perfect

I can't say enough good things about the Harbor Events Center. They had every detail covered. Lauren and her team were responsive and understanding of our vision. Guests continue to comment on the amazing food and service! I highly recommend having your reception here!
S
Shaylagh Sent on 10/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had a wonderful wedding at PHE from the planning, to the food, to the decorations, to the details of the day itself. We booked almost two years in advance due to scheduling, and Meagan let us lock in the 2015 prices, which was great for us. Lauren became our coordinator, and did a wonderful job keeping us in the loop and sending reminders throughout the planning process. The food tasting was a private meal for 6, and it was impossible to choose our favorites because everything was so amazing. Lauren was able to build a wedding package for us that included only the items we wanted and not those we didn't so we wouldn't have to overpay. And she was very flexible with us when we changed that package around several times in the last few weeks! The wedding itself was wonderful, with all of our guests commenting on the great food and atmosphere. All around a great choice, and would definitely choose it again.
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Erica Sent on 07/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Everyone at The Portsmouth Harbor Events Center was so amazing throughout the whole planning process and the wedding itself. Everyone was sooo professional and helpful. From the planning with Meghan, to sitting down with the chef during our tasting, to the execution of the event itself with Lauren! Lauren really did a great job in guiding us through our big day, and helping us get everything together. She made it painless! The food was outstanding, and the entire staff throughout the night was so great helpful! As a newly wedded couple, we truly highly recommend this venue in beautiful downtown Portsmouth NH!
J
Jenny Sent on 04/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We just had our rehearsal dinner and wedding through and at PHE this past weekend and we are SO happy with how everything went!

It was such a pleasure to work with Meagan and Lauren as we planned everything and then on the day of. They were very responsive and always took care of everything we needed, from our first visit to the day after the wedding. Everything was so easy and smooth. The event staff took great care of us and our guests all night and the food was delicious!

We highly recommend Portsmouth Harbor Events!
S
Shauna Sent on 01/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Portsmouth Harbor Event Center was an incredible venue to host our reception. The interior is simple, modern, and beautiful. The neutral color palette compliments almost any color scheme. It was the perfect backdrop to our gold, black, and white fall wedding.

The food was amazing! The tasting they set up is such a fun event for the couple and four guests. The chef is able to customize anything and really work with you to create a one-of-a-kind menu for your wedding day. Having restaurant quality food at the reception was important to us and something our guests raved about.

Meagan and Lauren are the best team to handle every little detail of the day. They are so knowledgable and eager to help with anything you can dream of. They were so fast to respond to all of my detail-oriented questions. It was a blast getting to work with them to create the reception of our dreams.
M
Monika Sent on 11/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Portsmouth Harbor Events Center is a beautiful facility and has a wonderful supportive staff. I really enjoyed working the Meagan, who was so patient as she answered my many wedding planning questions. The staff at my reception were all great and so friendly. I cannot count the amount of times I was asked by a staff member if I needed anything or if they could do anything for me. The food is also delicious!!
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Amazing place to get married at! They do an outstanding job with all their weddings.

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The Venue at Portwalk Place frequently asked questions

The Venue at Portwalk Place includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Venue at Portwalk Place includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The space offered by The Venue at Portwalk Place for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
The Venue at Portwalk Place offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Venue at Portwalk Place offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Venue at Portwalk Place offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Venue at Portwalk Place offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Venue at Portwalk Place is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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