european style wedding venues
If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels like it’s set in the rolling hills of Tuscany, a grand château in France, or an English garden estate, these New England and tri-state venues deliver all the European charm without a passport.
From ivy-covered manors to coastal stone estates, each of these venues offers something different yet brings its own charm for a European-inspired wedding. Here are my favorite European style wedding venues across New England.
Aldrich Mansion | Warwick, RI
French chateau-style estate on the water with formal gardens and a grand interior chapel. Feels like: A romantic weekend in the French countryside. Photo credit Aldrich Mansion.
Blithewold Mansion | Bristol, RI
Waterfront estate with formal gardens, a greenhouse, and ocean views. Feels like: An English country manor with a seaside twist. Photo credit Blithewold Mansion.
Briarcliff Manor | Briarcliff Manor, NY
Elegant manor with Italianate architecture, terraces, and views of the Hudson Valley. Feels like: A cozy villa near a European river. Photo credit Briarcliff Manor.
Eolia Mansion at Harkness Memorial Park | Waterford, CT
Italian Renaissance-style mansion with ocean views, gardens, and pergolas. Feels like: A coastal villa on the Mediterranean. Photo credit Ephemia Maria Photography.
Glen Manor House | Portsmouth, RI
Ivy-covered French-style mansion with water views and stone terraces. Feels like: A Loire Valley chateau. Photo credit Ephemia Maria Photography.
Gwyn Careg Inn | Pomfret Center, CT
Hidden gem with garden romance, antique decor, and ivy walls. Feels like: An English countryside manor. Photo credit Ephemia Maria Photography.
Hill-Stead Museum | Farmington, CT
Historic Colonial Revival estate with sunken gardens and art collections. Feels like: A French-inspired garden estate with timeless art. Photo credit Classic Hotels of Connecticut.
Le Chateau | South Salem, NY
Hilltop venue with French architecture, sweeping views, and grand ballrooms. Feels like: A refined French countryside estate. Photo credit Le Chateau.
Lord Thompson Manor | Thompson, CT
Romantic, vintage-style manor perfect for weekend weddings with spa and brunch options. Feels like: A Parisian getaway tucked in the woods. Photo Credit Lord Thompson Manor.
Newport Mansions | Newport, RI
Iconic Gilded Age mansions with lavish European-style architecture. Feels like: Versailles on the Atlantic. Photo credit Will & D Photography via Newport Mansions.
Oheka Castle | Huntington, NY
Famed French-style chateau known for luxury weddings and formal gardens. Feels like: A fairytale castle from the French countryside. Photo credit Brett Matthews via Oheka Castle.
The Crane Estate | Ipswich, MA
Hilltop Italian-style estate with ocean views, rolling lawns, and formal symmetry. Feels like: An Italian villa above the sea. Photo credit Dreamlove photography via The Crane Estate.
Wadsworth Mansion | Middletown, CT
Italianate-style estate with terraces, forests, and elegant interiors. Feels like: A Tuscan-style estate with New England sophistication. Photo credit 28 North Photography via Wadsworth Mansion.
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