Originally constructed in the early 1920s, Glen Manor House has an exceptional history, befitting of the charm found in the seaside town of Portsmouth, RI. The house was originally constructed to replicate the architecture of the Petit Trianon at Versailles. With the famed Olmsted Brothers firm (who also designed Biltmore Estate & Stanford University), adding their creative vision to the landscape.

As the decades passed, the home changed hands, eventually becoming Elmhurst Academy of the Sacred Heart in 1960. Later, it was purchased by the Town of Portsmouth and used as an elementary school. It has since been transformed into an unforgettable wedding and event venue. Today, couples can plan visionary wedding days on the grounds of Glen Manor house, embodying the property’s storied history and fanciful setting.

Through the details below, you will find all the information needed to help you plan a dreamy Glen Manor House wedding. We’ve included total expected cost, capacity, catering, information on photography packages, and more.

Glen Manor House Wedding Venue Planning Guide

Exclusivity

Glen Manor is considered an exclusive-use RI wedding venue. They only host one event per day. Thus, ensuring you and your guests enjoy a secluded, yet fully immersive wedding day experience through unfettered access to the grounds.

Total Event Time for Your Wedding

A Glen Manor House, Portsmouth, RI, wedding is a total of five hours in length. Weddings at the venue take place between the hours of 10:00 am to 11:30 pm. If your wedding includes floral installations & furniture rentals, your wedding vendors will be able to access the property up to two hours prior to your start time.

Rentals

The venue offers couples hosting a Glen Manor wedding the ability to rent from their inventory of white garden chairs (ceremony), gold Chiavari ballroom chairs (reception), and dining and cocktail tables. However, it is not required that you rent these items from the venue. Instead, you can choose rentals that best suit your wedding day vision through Russell Morin Catering & Events Planner.

Total Capacity of the Venue

The total capacity of your Glen Manor House wedding is dependent upon the time of year your wedding is hosted. For example, weddings held from mid-May through October can accommodate a total of 175 guests. However, for weddings hosted from November through April, the total number of guests will vary.

Security

As required by the town of Portsmouth, your wedding will need a uniformed Portsmouth Police Officer present to direct and handle the flow of traffic and parking, while also providing a security detail.

The officer must be present at least one hour prior to the start of your event and remain at the venue until all attendees have exited and the building is secure. The fees for this security detail are subject to Town of Portsmouth negotiations and may change without notice.

Lastly, if your wedding is held on a holiday, your security detail is subject to an additional surcharge. 

Glen Manor House Wedding Cost​

Your Glen Manor House wedding cost will depend on the time of year your wedding is held. There are two distinct seasons at this Portsmouth, RI, wedding venue, which we have detailed through the information below.

May through October Weddings

Monday through Thursday – weddings held on these weekdays cost $5000

Friday weddings at Glen Manor House will cost $10,000

Saturday weddings are priced at $13,000

Sunday weddings cost $7,500

November through Mid-May Weddings

Monday through Thursday – weddings held on these weekdays cost $3,000

Friday weddings at Glen Manor House during this time will cost $5,000

Saturday weddings are priced at $5,000

Sunday weddings cost $3,750

Ceremony Fee

In addition to the total costs listed above, if you wish to host a Glen Manor wedding with a ceremony on site, there is a ceremony fee of $1500.

Catering Your Glen Manor House, Portsmouth, RI Wedding​

Food and beverage services for your Glen Manor wedding are offered exclusively through Russell Morin Catering & Events Planner. The company dates back over 100 years, and the team at Russell Morin is exceptional. Their service-centered approach brings wedding day visions to life through savory details and one-of-a-kind menus.

In addition to highly knowledgeable staff members who can mix up custom-crafted libations and signature drinks for you and your guests on the day of your wedding, they also offer planning details such as linens, china, flatware, and glassware.

Open Bar

The Town of Portsmouth does not permit cash bars for Glen Manor House weddings. Only open bars are allowed. An open bar at your wedding may not exceed a total of five hours of service, and beverage service must end by 11 pm, or 30 minutes prior to the end of your wedding, whichever time is earlier.

Glen Manor House Wedding Photos​

History and a romantic garden atmosphere coalesce to create unforgettable wedding days at Glen Manor House. The past comes alive through beautiful architecture, while exuberant greenery and a lush atmosphere add a layer of whimsy to any thoughtfully designed wedding day.

If you are searching for an experienced team to capture your Glen Manor House wedding photos, we offer several packages to capture every beautiful detail and emotionally driven narrative of your wedding day. You can find more details on the packages we offer for Glen Manor House wedding photos by following this link.

Or, navigate the links below to step inside some of the Glen Manor House weddings we’ve captured over the years in Portsmouth RI.