Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum in Bristol, Rhode Island offers exclusive use of the mansion and its 33-acre estate, with one wedding per day. Receptions take place in a 40' x 100' clear-sided wedding tent with permanent slate flooring on the 10-acre Great Lawn, with sweeping views of Narragansett Bay, and thirty-minute ceremonies are held in the North Garden. The five-hour reception rental runs from $8,495 to $17,295 depending on the day and month, and includes the tent, tables, a dance floor, a bridal suite and an event manager. Blackstone Caterers is the exclusive caterer, with Standard, Premium and Elite menus and open bars.
Pricing
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Guests
Package
Day of week
Season
Your estimate · Venue Fee + Catering
$47,205
100 guests · Standard · Saturday · June-September · taxes & fees included
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
Based on the venue’s 2025 rates. Ask them for current pricing.
Taxes & fees: There is no sales tax or service charge on any Blithewold fees. Blackstone Caterers' food, beverage, staffing, equipment and linens carry 8% tax.
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The property
A mansion on a 33-acre estate with gardens and an arboretum, with a permanent wedding tent on the 10-acre Great Lawn overlooking Narragansett Bay.
The setting
The wedding tent sits on the 10-acre Great Lawn with sweeping views of Narragansett Bay and spectacular sunsets.
The gardens and arboretum are especially lovely from May through October.
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Planning details
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Drinks served
Beer, Wine, Spirits & Signature Cocktails
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