Portsmouth Harbor Events Center

Portsmouth, NH Lesbian & Gay Wedding Venue

A Modern New England Gay Wedding Venue with Classic New Hampshire Coastal Elegance

The Portsmouth Harbor Events & Conference Center’s charming New England venue marries classic coastal elegance with a versatile event space that is certain to provide the perfect backdrop for your special day or evening celebration. Our understated elegance can be easily customized to reflect your unique style, creating a unique personal experience for you and your guests.

With over 4,500 square feet of flexible event and pre-function space we can effortlessly build an event that brings your vision to life and comfortably accommodates 15 – 300 guests. Our experienced and attentive staff takes care of the details so you can enjoy every moment of your special day. We’ll work with you to create an unforgettable experience based on your budget, style and guest needs. Together, we'll create your fantasy wedding from the style to the menu. Select one of our menu packages or we can work with you to create one that’s customized just for you.

Portsmouth Rehearsal Dinners & Custom Menus

Make your rehearsal dinner as memorable and personal as your wedding day with an intimate gathering created especially for family and friends. Whether you are planning a casual affair or an evening of culinary delight, we'll provide an experience your guests will savor. Our catering staff delivers a diverse range of palate-pleasing menu items guaranteed to make an impression. The flexible options include specialty stations, buffet dinners or plated entrées.

Menus

Take advantage of our full range of creative menu items including signature cocktails, mouthwatering appetizers, delectable entrees, wine courses and sumptuous desserts. We cater to all tastes and budgets and will happily accommodate special dietary needs to customize your menu options.

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth

The Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown hotel is located in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, surrounded by a wide variety of restaurants, attractions, shops, boutiques and waterfront gardens. Strawberry Banke historic neighborhood and Prescott Park are steps away, while The Kittery Outlets are just a 10 minute drive. New Hampshire and Maine coastal beaches, chartered deep-sea fishing, whale-watching tours, and panoramic tours of the Isles of Shoals are only a short boat ride from the hotel.

We can accommodate functions of any size up to 100 guests. Event seating up to 72 for a banquet or 100 in a theater configuration, the Penhallow Room is perfect for both social events and meetings. The contemporary interior design is refreshing, with windows that afford natural light to complement the interior lighting.

Residence Inn Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront

The newest Portsmouth New Hampshire Hotel located next to Portsmouth Harbor Events & Conference Center is also a LEED Candidate Hotel in the Seacoast region. Steps away from the Piscataqua River, the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company and Strawbery Banke, a wide variety of boutiques, theaters, galleries, historic homes and waterfront gardens are at your fingertips. Dining options are endless with Dolphin Striker, Oar House & Portsmouth Brewery just a block away.

Our all-suite extended stay hotel is pet-friendly, offering such amenities as a heated indoor pool, fitness center, on site bar and complimentary hot breakfast. Enjoy easy access to NH & ME beaches, the University of New Hampshire and Kittery Outlets, as well as major corporations including Liberty Mutual, Irving Oil, Timberland, Lindt & Sprungli and Lonza Biologics. The Residence Inn by Marriott is just 1 hour north of Boston and south of Portland, Maine. Our Portsmouth NH hotel offers a scenic, yet convenient setting for both business and leisure.