The Best Museum & Gallery Wedding Venues in Wakefield, RI

The Best Museum & Gallery Wedding Venues in Wakefield, RI

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7 Wedding Venues in Wakefield, RI

Museums, galleries
100-150 guests
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Machines with Magnets 

5.0

Pawtucket, RI
  • Up to 125 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,500

We provide hospitality-focused service to make your planning experience professional, smooth, and fun. From coordinating with your choice of caterer to ordering rental items and customizing the perfect bar package, MWM staff are there to ensure an impeccable experience for you and your guests.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Bridal suite on site

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • Best for events with big guest lists
I work for a catering company that has catered an annual event in this space over the last three years. Machines and Magnets is a small, intimate venue with unique environment. The communication is clear, and the venue is easy to work with to accommodate our needs from a catering standpoint.
Megan Franco, a year ago
New Bedford Whaling Museum 

4.5

New Bedford, MA
  • Up to 160 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $6,000

Nestled among historic homes and cobblestone streets in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Whaling Museum offers a distinctive venue for any special occasion. You and your guests will enjoy a spectacular waterfront view, stunning works of art, unique collections, and the wow factor of having the world's largest ship model at the center of your celebration.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Dressing room available
  • Multiple event spaces
  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away

Venue considerations

  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • No free parking
  • No all-inclusive dining options
This place was perfect for our wedding. We utilized all three private event spaces sequentially. Had our ceremony in the Cook Theatre, cocktail hour in the Lagoda Room, and reception in the Harbor View Hall. Our guests were all extremely happy with the experience with great mix of historical displays to see and open space to celebrate and dance. Andrew and the entire museum team were amazing at ensuring the event went smoothly and we were soo thankful for their help! Overall, amazing venue, highly recommend!
Steve, 9 months ago
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat 

5.0

Essex, CT
  • Up to 230 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

We make our beautiful facilities, equipment, and catering staff available for weddings, reunions, meetings, and other events. We have four beautiful indoor/outdoor event spaces to choose from, all different and unique in their own way!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor for celebration
  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Space for a large guest list

Venue considerations

  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
  • Not wheelchair accessible
I have loved coming to the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat museum since I was a child so when my husband and I got engaged, we knew we had to get married here. It was such a magical venue and was reasonably priced. They truly don't try to nickel-and-dime you like a lot of other wedding venues, they just want you to have a good experience. The bridal suite was a beautifully decorated air-conditioned train car. We also decided to add on a roundtrip steam train ride down to the CT river and a steamboat cruise as our cocktail hour (honestly didn't cost as much as you'd think...). Our reception was inside the hall and was perfectly air-conditioned and decorated. We did a buffet option and the food was good! If you decide to get married outside, just remember that it IS an active train yard so make sure your officiant has a microphone. Meredith and Tyler were very easy to work with while planning the event. I highly recommend getting married here. Oh, and your photos will look INSANE.
Kayla M., a month ago
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Linden Place 
Bristol, RI
  • Up to 100 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $23,000

A mansion in the heart of Bristol, RI Linden Place offers a glimpse into the charm and elegance of the past. This is where Gatsby swept Daisy off her feet! With its magnificent mansion and sculpture-filled rose garden, this estate is a unique and enchanting wedding venue - also perfect for rehearsal dinners, vow renewals, bridal showers, and anniversary parties. Designed by renowned Rhode Island architect Russell Warren, Linden Place provides couples with a truly unforgettable setting. The beautiful and historic rooms within the mansion create a one-of-a-kind backdrop for celebrations, not to mention the impressive exterior. The grand ballroom provides a truly spectacular space for dinner and dancing. The sculpture-filled rose garden and courtyard are adjacent to the mansion, and a beautiful setting for an outdoor ceremony or cocktail hour. Linden Place is truly a unique and elegant backdrop for celebrations!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Combines timeless elegance with history
  • Flexible event spaces
  • Classic elegance

Venue considerations

  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • Does not have a dance floor
  • On-site parking not available
Mystic Seaport Museum 
Mystic, CT
  • Up to 175 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $15,000

Founded in 1929, Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s leading maritime museum—and one of Mystic’s most visited attractions—created to gather and preserve the rapidly disappearing artifacts of America’s seafaring past. This19-acre destination is comprised of numerous on-site eateries and food outlets, as well as a robust offering of private dining and event spaces. It also includes a recreated New England coastal village, a working shipyard, formal exhibit halls, and state-of-the-art artifact storage facilities.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides catering services
  • Flexible event spaces
  • Multiple event spaces

Venue considerations

  • On-site parking not available
  • No built-in audiovisual options
  • No on-site guest accommodations

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About wedding venues in Wakefield, RI

Why Is Rhode Island an Excellent Wedding Destination?

Rhode Island blends coastal charm with New England elegance to create your perfect wedding backdrop. You'll find dramatic Atlantic Ocean views, historic mansions and picturesque gardens throughout the state. Newport's shoreline gives you stunning sunset ceremony settings while botanical gardens offer lush landscapes where you can exchange vows. The Ocean State's historic districts provide vintage architecture that makes for distinctive wedding photos you'll treasure for years to come.

What's the Cost of a Rhode Island Wedding?

You can expect to spend between $36,000 and $61,000 for a Rhode Island wedding with 100-200 guests which runs higher than the national average of $30,000. If you're planning a more intimate gathering of about 50 guests your budget might be around $22,000. For a midsize celebration with 150 guests you're looking at approximately $49,600 while larger events with 200 guests typically reach $61,500. Planning something bigger? Weddings with 250 guests cost about $73,300 and 300-guest celebrations run around $85,100.

How Much Time Do You Need to Book a Rhode Island Venue?

You should plan to book your Rhode Island venue about 14 months ahead especially if you're dreaming of a summer wedding. December sees the highest number of venue inquiries which signals that early planning is key to securing your ideal location before other couples snap up those prime dates.

What Are the Best Wedding Venues in Rhode Island for Accessibility?

You'll find Newport Mansions offer ADA-compliant facilities with wheelchair accessibility throughout their oceanfront settings and 8 acres of beautiful manicured landscapes. Aldrich Mansion gives you wheelchair access year-round with versatile indoor and outdoor ceremony options that accommodate all your guests. It's worth noting that Rhodes on the Pawtuxet has some limitations since the groom's room and VIP lounge aren't handicap accessible which might impact your planning decisions.

How Can You Include Remote Guests in Your Rhode Island Wedding?

At Glenn Manor House you can enhance the stunning settings with virtual reality tours and interactive live feeds so everyone feels included. Roger Williams Park Botanical Center provides a year-round beautiful environment where you can easily integrate technology solutions for remote participation. Blithewold Mansion features expansive waterfront lawns that work perfectly for multi-camera streams and virtual walkthroughs giving your distant guests an immersive experience that goes well beyond simple streaming.

Which Rhode Island Wedding Venues Offer Exceptional Culinary Experiences?

You'll find Belle Mer in Newport celebrated for both its waterfront views and outstanding cuisine with menus you can customize to match your tastes. Regatta Place specializes in nautical-themed weddings where the food quality consistently earns high praise from couples and guests alike. Castle Hill Inn features award-winning fine dining with creative menus highlighting local ingredients you and your guests will love. Hotel Viking offers elegant event spaces with in-house catering focused on quality and personalization to make your reception memorable.

What Are the Costs for Wedding Services in Rhode Island?

ServiceAverage Cost% of Total Wedding Cost (150 guests)
Venue$7,82116%
Catering$6,25713%
Photography$5,19010%
Florists$5,68811%
Hair and Makeup$7301%
DJ/Band$2,1504%

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