The seacoast region of New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts offers a variety of excellent wedding locales. At the time I built this page (spring 2015), the information was current. Some sites such as parks, forts, or summer chapels may require a bit of extra leg work to secure a date and time. Other than the relatively new hotels in downtown Portsmouth, I’ve performed weddings in most of these locations and others besides. Each has something distinct to offer and is worthy of your consideration.
These suggestions are based on my knowledge and experience. I’ll be adding to and updating this page, so you may want to check back. If you know of a wedding site that you feel ought to be included, let me know via email. ~David > [davidphreaner [at] yahoo [dot] com]
New Hampshire
» Ashworth by the Sea: 295 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH 03842. Melissa Gagnon, Wedding Event Coordinator: mgagnon@colwenhotels.com 603-926-6762 Ext. 609.
» Exeter Inn: 90 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833. Jeff Sellers, Assistant General Manager: jsellers@theexeterinn.com 603-772-5901.
» Fuller Gardens: 10 Willow Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03801. Events Coordinator: fullergrdn@aol.com 603-964-5414.
» Gov. John Langdon House: 143 Pleasant Street, NH 03801. Events Coordinator 603-436-3205.
» Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth: 23 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Events Coordinator: info@hamptoninnportsmouthdowntown.com 603-430-3033.
» Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown: 100 High Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Wedding Coordinator: 603-431-1499.
» Homewood Suites by Hilton: 100 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Wedding Coordinator: 603-427-5400.
» Little Harbor Chapel: 335 Little Harbor Rd (mail: PO Box 4256), Portsmouth, NH 03801. Theodore P. Day or Mrs. Carol Melchor: info@littleharborchapel.com 603-436-4902.
» Moffatt-Ladd House: 154 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Events Coordinator of the Moffatt-Ladd House: events@moffattladd.org 603-430-7968.
» Odiorne Point State Park: 570 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870: 603-227-8717 (Events/Group Use).
» Prescott Park: PO Box 1103, Portsmouth, NH 03802-1103. Park Superintendent: 603- 431-8748.
» Residence Inn Portsmouth: 100 Deer Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Wedding Coordinator: 603-422-9200.
» Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel: 250 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Katryn Treamer, Wedding Coordinator: ktreamer@sheratonportsmouth.com 603-559-2615.
» St. Andrews by the Sea (Episcopal Church): 30 Church Rd. (mail: PO Box 555), Rye, NH 03871. Wedding Coordinator: weddings@standrews-by-the-sea.org [Church note: Do not try to contact by phone – no one there].
» The Great Island Commons in New Castle: Town Office, PO Box 367, 49 Main Street, New Castle, NH 03854. Priscilla Hodgkins, Town Clerk: phnewcastle@yahoo.com 603-431-6710 ext. 10 (Pavilion rentals).
» Wentworth by the Sea Country Club: 60 Wentworth Rd, Rye, NH 03870. Bob Diodati, General Manager: bdiodati@wentworthbytheseacc.com 603-433-3050.
» Wentworth by the Sea Hotel: 588 Wentworth Rd, New Castle, NH 03854. Wedding Coordinator: 603-422-7322.
» Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion: 375 Little Harbor Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Paula Newton: 603-380-4919.
Maine
» Clay Hill Farm: Mailing Address: PO Box 1730, Ogunquit, ME 03907. Wedding Coordinator: info@clayhillfarm.com or events@clayhillfarm.com 207-364-2272.
» Dockside Guest Quarters-Restaurant: 22 Harris Island Rd, York, ME 03909. Wedding Coordinator: info@docksidegq.com 207-363-2868.
» Fort Foster – Gerrish Island: (Mail) 120 Rogers Rd, Kittery, ME 03904. Jeremy Paul, Asst. Recreation Director: jpaul@kitteryrecreation.com 207-439-3800 [Note: link is to general fort information].
» Fort McClary State Historic Site: Location — it is near Rte 103 (unknown mailing address) in Kittery, ME 03904. Park Manager, Glenn Dochtermann: Glenn.Dochtermann@maine.gov 207-490-4079 [Note: link is to general fort information].
» Spring Hill Restaurant: 117 Pond Rd, South Berwick, ME 03908. Dulcy Scharf: info@springhillmaine.com 207-384-2693.
» York Harbor Inn: PO Box 573, York Harbor, ME 03911. Wedding Coordinator: info@yorkharborinn.com 207-363-5119.
Chambers of Commerce websites
Maine:
» The Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce
New Hampshire:
» Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
» Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce
» Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts:
» Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry