13 European-Inspired Wedding Venues in New England

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If youโ€™re dreaming of a wedding that feels like it’s set in the rolling hills of Tuscany, a grand chรขteau 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

The exterior of the Aldrich Mansion, a French chateau-style estate on the water. There are formal bushes and gardens in the front.

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

The exterior of Blithewold Mansion with greenery out front.

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

A bride and groom holding hands as they walk in front of the Briarcliff Manor.

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

A couple holding hands and walking outside of Eolia Mansion for their winter engagement session in Connecticut.

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

A bride and groom standing with one another in front of the doors outside of Glen Manor House.
The exterior of Glen Manor House, a french-style mansion with a brown door.
A couple standing and smiling with one another in front of Glen Manor House.

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

A bride holding a bouquet with a veil over her head as she stands under a doorway.
A bride holding a bouquet stands on a staircase that feels like a secret European garden.
A bride walks slowly underneath a blooming white tree in the sunken garden at Gwyn Careg Inn.
A bride lays on a staircase in front of Gwyn Careg Inn.

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

A couple kissing underneath the European-inspired Hill-Stead Museum in CT.
A couple walking in the sunken garden at Hill-Stead Museum
A couple walking on a path outside of the Hill-Stead Museum.
bridesmaids adjusting a bride's dress.

Historic Colonial Revival estate with sunken gardens and art collections. Feels like: A French-inspired garden estate with timeless art. Photo credit Ephemia Maria Photography.

Le Chateau | South Salem, NY

The exterior of Le Chateau wedding venue in New York, a venue on top of a hill with French architecture.

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

The exterior of Lord Thompson Manor, which has climbing vines up the front face of the building.

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

A wedding party posing outside of the front of one of the Newport Mansions

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

A bride and groom kiss and their reflection shows in the water with Oheka Castle behind them.

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

An aerial shot of a bride and groom smiling with The Crane Estate behind them.

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

Wedding guests dance during cocktail hour on the exterior patio at the Wadsworth Mansion.

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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