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Venue Recommendations

jmob1923jmob1923 member
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Hey girls! I'm a Boston Knottie looking for recommendations for a small (under 35 people) venue for a wedding the second weekend in September. I'd love something by the water but am completely open. I've been hitting my head against a wall doing research and all I can find is big venues for 100+ people. We have a small, budget friendly, laid back wedding in mind and would love to hear your thoughts!

Thanks in advance! :)
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  • cg-pm52111cg-pm52111
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    edited December 2011
    I would try restuarants that do things like showers and rehersal dinners.  They usually have smaller rooms meant for parties of about 50 or less.  I would also check out the link in my siggy labeled NH Knotties.  It lists venues that other NH brides have used.  GL!
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  • soon2bmrs.m-losoon2bmrs.m-lo
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    edited December 2011
    L'Andana in Burlington, MA.  They have a gorgeous function room that holds up to 60.  The food is fantastic and their pricing is very reasonable.

    We almost booked it but really wanted a larger outdoor space.  My sister is now getting married there in July though and they've been great to work with.

    Good luck with your search!
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  • Gr8fulbratGr8fulbrat
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    edited December 2011
    Salvatore's Italian Restaurant in Lawrence has  3 (maybe 4) different function rooms and you could get married on the deck overlooking the merrimack river. The food is really good!
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  • daisy667daisy667
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    edited December 2011
    JP Stephen's Restaurant & Pub in Rindge, NH. It's beside a pond with a working old mill. They have a function room that (I think) maxes out at 60 people. http://www.jpstephensrestaurant.com/
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    edited December 2011
    theres's also the back room at Milly's in Mancheser. Espeically if you are looking to save $$.
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  • katfazkatfaz
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    edited December 2011
    What about Three Chimneys Inn in Durham NH?  Its not near water, but its very quaint especially for a small group of people.
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    edited December 2011
    Bedford Village Inn does a lot of small weddings in their restaurant.  No water, but gorgeous grounds!

    I've also wanted to check this place out right across the border in Tyngsboro, MA:
    http://stonehedgeinnandspa.com/weddings-events/index.cfm

    Good luck!
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  • litskispecialtylitskispecialty
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    edited December 2011
    I had my RD at JP Stephens and they were fabulous!  DH and I paid for our wedding/RD everything on our own so they are pretty budget friendly.  We only had about 15 people at the RD so they let us order off the menu and sit on the deck instead of paying to order off the function menu.  I went to funtctions there in college too, great food.  Cathedral of the Pines is right down the road.  I got married there in Sept.  I only had about 75 people at my wedding.  I know they had deals for less than 50.  GL!
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  • ScottCayla11ScottCayla11 member
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    edited December 2011

    The Governor's Inn in Rochester is another choice. Again, another venue not by water, but totally budget friendly, and they have a smaller function space other then their ballroom. Totally worth a look. They have been great to work with!
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  • chelley599chelley599
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    edited December 2011
    The Chateau in Andover, MA has function rooms of different sizes....convenient right off highway...my RD was there
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  • jmob1923jmob1923 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks girls! We ended up going  a more traditional route and went with a hotel. But thanks for all your help! :)
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