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Pricing information

Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
Bar service
$36.50 per person
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
Bar service
$36.50 per person

About

On WeddingWire since 2008

NHC Events at Searles Castle is a unique and elegant, award-winning event venue located in Windham, New Hampshire. With experienced and well-organized event managers, and some of the best wedding professionals available to you, we will help you organize the wedding of your dreams. Your wedding will have an unrivaled element of creativity and attention to detail, leaving you with an experience like no other. Happily Ever After really does start here.


Facilities and Capacity:
With all the elegance and sophistication of an English Tudor castle, this historic mansion will accommodate up to 200 guests, and the wooded, 125-acre estate will provide the privacy and elegance you are seeking on your wedding day. Just 30 minutes north of Boston, Searles Castle’s expertly kept grounds and facilities offer a storybook destination year-round, boasting beautiful views that include the greens of spring, the foliage of the fall and the beautiful freshly fallen snow in winter. Searles Castle is a shining example of the old-world charm and the modern-day amenities needed for a Fairytale wedding. Additionally, we offer our Bridal House for extended stays, so your bridal party can unpack and truly enjoy the entire wedding experience.


Services Offered:
Offering all-inclusive packages, Searles Castle at Windham will provide you and your guests with everything you’ll need for the big day. A few of the services offered include:

  • Courtyard Ceremony Area
  • Spatial Bridal Suite with 3 rooms
  • Grooms Room
  • Customizable menu options
  • Full-Service Bars
  • Endless Photography opportunities
  • Access to preferred Wedding Professionals
  • Water Features
  • Rehearsal Dinner and Post Wedding Brunch Options
  • Bridal House Option

You will be hard pressed to find a more complete, all-inclusive wedding package than our beautiful Searles Castle

Frequently asked questions

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

No

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?

$1,500

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$36.50

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Mansion

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December
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Reviews of Searles Castle

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4.8 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.8 out of 5 rating
106 Reviews
96% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Searles Castle in Windham, NH, is highly praised by multiple reviewers for offering a dream-come-true wedding experience. The venue\'s excellent communication, supportive staff, impeccable service, and stunning backdrop of the castle create a fairytale setting for weddings. Reviewers appreciate the attention to detail, seamless coordination, delicious food, and accommodating nature of the staff. The all-inclusive packages, ease of coordination, and professional yet warm service, particularly from coordinators like Shaun and Kyle, contribute to making weddings at Searles Castle truly unforgettable and highly recommended.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Searles Castle in Windham, NH, is highly praised by multiple reviewers for offering a dream-come-true wedding experience. The venue\'s excellent communication, supportive staff, impeccable service, and stunning backdrop of the castle create a fairytale setting for weddings. Reviewers appreciate the attention to detail, seamless coordination, delicious food, and accommodating nature of the staff. The all-inclusive packages, ease of coordination, and professional yet warm service, particularly from coordinators like Shaun and Kyle, contribute to making weddings at Searles Castle truly unforgettable and highly recommended.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 106 reviews
Google
4.7/5 342 reviews
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Elizabeth B. Sent on 05/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Searles Castle - Fairy Tale Venue

Searles Castle provided the enchanting backdrop for our intimate wedding celebration, and we couldn't have been more delighted with our choice. From the moment we set foot on the property, we knew it was the perfect venue for our special day. The team at Searles Castle demonstrated exceptional professionalism and attentiveness, ensuring that every detail was tailored to our preferences.
As we were planning from out-of-state, we appreciated the seamless communication with the venue team, which was conducted virtually. They provided invaluable guidance on vendors and ceremony options, making the planning process stress-free.
On the day of our wedding, the team continued to exceed our expectations. Despite the inevitable wedding day hiccups, they kept us on schedule and ensured a smooth flow of events. The cocktail hour was a delightful interlude, allowing our guests to savor the castle's ambiance while enjoying delicious hors d'oeuvres.
The reception was a culinary delight, with a traditional menu that surpassed our expectations. The Banana's Foster station was a hit, and the After Glow menu provided a perfect late-night indulgence. We wanted to make sure everyone left full as this was one of our top priorities. We succeeded! In retrospect, we probably would not have selected After Glow menu (our celebration was on a weekday and a portion of guests did not make it to the very end) albeit the selections were delicious. However, this minor detail did not detract from the overall excellence of our experience.
The staff's attention to detail was impeccable, from setting up reception tables to managing guest books and gifts. Their professionalism and dedication ensured that our celebration was nothing short of magical.
Our wedding at Searles Castle was a fairy tale come true, and we wholeheartedly recommend both the venue and the exceptional team behind it to anyone seeking a truly unforgettable wedding experience.
Nilesh
Nilesh Sent on 09/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best lifetime experience

Anything I write here does not justify it. We had the best experience from day 1 until the day of the event. They have a supportive communication style, are reasonable about everything, have excellent food and service, and have an excellent coordinator. It was like a dream come true event for us. We still can't believe it is over. Fantastic venue.
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Lindsey T. Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A unique and fabulous experience

What a unique venue! Our guests raved about how unusually interesting the venue was, how much fun they had exploring the space, and how DELICIOUS the food was. I mean, who wouldn’t want to say they got married at a castle? The castle is amazing for photography and we would’ve loved to have spent hours just on our photos- advice from the staff we wished we had heeded. Shaun, Brianna, and Jamie took great care of us and were quick about answering our many emails. On the day of, everything went smoothly and every detail was attended to. Even though we wedded in November, the tent was plenty comfortable. We are so glad we chose the castle for our special day and would do so again in a heartbeat!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Real Weddings

Marisa & Josh
26 photos · 09/05/2020
Grace & Jimmy
91 photos · 09/19/2019
Amanda & Brian
61 photos · 09/14/2018

Team

Shaun DeLorey
Shaun DeLorey
Vice President
Barbara Harris
Barbara Harris
President
Jamie Ferguson
Jamie Ferguson
Office Manager

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
A Photographic Memory A Photographic Memory Wedding Photographers

Can't say enough about this Venue! A Photographic Memory is always honored to capture the memories at this beautiful Castle at Searles Castle at Windham. Every wedding is always different in the couples unique way. The staff is unbelievable by going above and beyond to make every couple at home. Looking forward every year to come!

Precious Moments Wedding Films Precious Moments Wedding Films Wedding Videographers

Searles Castle is without question, New England's most unique wedding venue. The food, service and location can not be beat. An authentic Castle atmosphere, Impeccable service and outstanding food! What more could you ask for?

Gibbons Photography Gibbons Photography Wedding Photographers

I LOVE photographing weddings at Searles Castle! I have the most unique and awesome scenery to photograph my couples in - it looks great anytime of the day or night. This wedding facility is second to none; the staff is wonderful, the food is marvelous and they work with me to help create the most memorable and beautiful images for my couples. They even drive me around to all of the most stunning spots on their property. I cannot say enough about Searles Castle - you just have to go there and see for yourselves.

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Searles Castle frequently asked questions

Searles Castle includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Transportation
Searles Castle includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Searles Castle includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Searles Castle for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Searles Castle offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Searles Castle offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Searles Castle offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Searles Castle offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Searles Castle is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.

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