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Providence Public Library

$14k - $24k For 100 Guests
Up to 172 guests
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Pricing Information

These prices are available for the months of September through December. These prices are available for the months of January through August.
Reception
$6,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Reception
$4,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price

About

The Providence Public Library, presented by Russell Morin Catering & Events is a wedding venue located in Providence, Rhode Island. With historic architecture and dramatic skylights, this venue is perfect for a unique and romantic wedding. It is also located in the heart of downtown Providence, giving it a sense of luxury and city charm.

Facility

The Providence Public Library offers a magnificent event space, accessible through their historic Washington Street entrance. Built in 1878, the Library is a prime example of turn-of-the-century American architecture. It traces its architectural pedigree to the Sansovino’s Library in Venice and the Libraire de Ste. Genevieve in Paris, and still further back, the Italian palaces of the Renaissance period.

Your wedding rental will include the Ship Room, the Grand Hall and its indoor Courtyard, as well as a Newlywed Suite. In addition, you will have access to many gorgeous formal photography locations (including the book-stacks!) and a well-tuned Baby Grand Piano. These spaces are truly unique, and come complete with all of the necessary tables and chairs for the evening.

Your Russell Morin Event Managers will use their expertise to personalize a timeline, that will seemlessly guide your guests throughout our unique spaces.

Plan a breathtaking wedding experience at The Providence Public Library! For more information, please reach out to providencepubliclibrary@morins.com to schedule a tour.

Capacities

  • Seated Receptions - 172 Guests
  • Cocktail Style Receptions - 225 Guests
  • Onsite Ceremonies - 160 Chairs with standing room for a Wedding Party
  • Additional Dining Room Rental - Seated Receptions - 252 Guests* (subject to additional rental fee)

Venue Services

  • Coat Check / Doorman Service
  • Onsite Security Gaurd
  • Onsite Event Cleaning Services
  • Onsite PPL Facility Manager
  • Tables - Dinner Tables (round or rectangular), Cocktail Tables, Bar/Vendor/Food Station Tables
  • Chairs - Walnut Chiavari Ballroom Chairs
  • Baby Grand Piano
  • ADA Accessibility
  • Newlywed Suite including 2-hours of advanced access

Catering Services

  • Exclusive Catering relationship with Russell Morin Catering & Events
  • Russell Morin Catering & Events Planning Services
  • Russell Morin Catering & Events Day of Coordination
  • Included Equipment - White Linens, White China, Glassware, Flatware, etc.
  • Custom Menu Planning - options for Plated, Family-Style, Passed, or Stationed menus
  • Open Bar Services
  • Options for sourcing the menu through an authentic Hindu or Kosher catering partner

Other Services

  • Ambient Event Uplighting Package through exclusive venue partner - Highly Reccomended
  • Optional Valet Service
  • Nearby Lodging

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?

$6,000

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

$4,000

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 starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
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
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Mansion
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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?

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

What catering services do you offer?

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)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
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    Perfect location for Providence wedding

    This venue is exceptionally beautiful and very well managed. You hardly need any additional decorations, the dinner room is elegant and gorgeous, and the dance floor in the courtyard is a lot of fun. The staff who work there are professional and responsive. The downtown location is incredibly convenient. We would highly recommend it.
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    Sally F. Married on 01/29/2022
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    Christina is a rockstar! Venue is amazing

    We are so happy with how our crazy blizzard wedding weekend turned out and could not be happier with the venue or Christina! Thank you!
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    Tori G. Married on 06/19/2021
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    Beautiful fairytale venue

    If you're considering booking the PPL for your wedding, just do it! We got so many compliments on how beautiful and unique our venue is. Everything flowed perfectly from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception. Most importantly, what we didn't realize when booking is that by booking the library we received our fairy godmother in Paige. Paige is absolutely amazing and took so much of the stress of planning our wedding off of us! She gave amazing recommendations, made sure all the food was exactly how we wanted it, worked with us as we made changes and helped us use some of the library's decor for free. At the end of the night, she made sure everything was packed in our car and ready to go. She wrangled our large family at the rehearsal (no easy task) and made sure my husband and I were attended to our entire wedding night. Paige alone makes booking the library completely worth it, the beautiful venue and amazing food are just icing on the (delicious) cake! Thank you, Paige, for all your help!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Excellent Company to work with! We highly recommend.

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The Providence Public Library oozes elegance and sophistication, the library is an absolutely stunning wedding and special event venue! The interior and decor is impeccable down to the last detail and meticulous cared for and maintained. The staff is incredibly friendly, responsive, and polite! The Providence Public Library is sure to impress and exceed your expectations! Love this venue!

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We love working at the Library! The Russell Morin staff do a fantastic job here. Lizzy and her team are very attentive and always a pleasure to work with.

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