If you're dreaming of a wedding ceremony steeped in charm, coastal elegance, and quintessential New England character, Portsmouth delivers. This seaside town offers an extraordinary range of ceremony settings, each rich in atmosphere, beautifully photogenic, and just minutes from The

At The Hawthorn, we love featuring creatives who bring imagination, craft, and a little fearlessness to the wedding world. Few embody that more than Courtney Couture, the baker and artist behind some of the most stunning cakes and desserts we’ve

Today’s couples aren’t just planning a wedding — they’re curating an experience. More and more are transforming their celebrations into full weekend affairs, giving friends and family a chance to relax, connect, and truly savor the magic of the moment.

At The Hawthorn, we’ve had the pleasure of working alongside some of New England’s most talented event planners, and one who stands out time and again is Lindsey McKitterick, founder of Lindsey M Events. Lindsey brings the perfect blend of

Photograph by Audra Lynn Photography I Jewelry by Exeter Jewelers Because the jewelry deserves as much intention as everything else.You've dreamed up the flowers, the menu, the playlist for the first dance. But before any of that unfolds, there's the ring

Portsmouth may be small, but it offers an exceptional array of boutique inns and historic hotels—each with its own sense of style, story, and coastal sophistication. At The Hawthorn, we believe the guest experience should be considered from the moment

How Food Stations are Redefining the Reception.Today’s couples aren’t just planning a wedding. They’re curating an experience — one that feels immersive, social, and layered, more like an incredible dinner party than a reception.   And one way to achieve that

A Signature Cocktail Experience at The Hawthorn. A great cocktail doesn't just taste good. It sets a tone, starts a conversation, and becomes part of the night.The Speakeasy is The Hawthorn's signature cocktail experience - part Art Deco Manhattan lounge, and

Every great celebration begins with a sense of place: the light, the architecture, the way a room feels when you walk in together. In New England, beauty is everywhere, but finding the venue that feels like you takes a little