Kosher Wedding Venue
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Kosher Weddings at the Hawthorn
Celebrating a Jewish wedding is one of the most meaningful acts a family can undertake, and The Hawthorn is deeply honored to hold that sacred occasion. Nestled within the warm brick walls of a reimagined 19th-century brewery, our venue offers an atmosphere of timeless elegance perfectly suited to a celebration steeped in tradition, ritual, and joy. We understand the logistical care required for a kosher wedding, and we are fully committed to supporting your needs, from facilitating your chosen kosher caterer to accommodating the rituals that make a Jewish wedding uniquely meaningful.
Tailored Ways to Celebrate
At The Hawthorn, couples planning a kosher wedding typically reserve the venue for exclusive private use, treating the space as their canvas and bringing in their preferred kosher catering team, vendors, and décor.
Our event team works collaboratively with you and your vendors from the start, ensuring every detail is coordinated, every tradition is honored, and every guest experiences the seamless beauty your wedding day deserves.
The Venue
At a glance
- Exclusive use of the venue for the entire day and evening.
- 6,000 total square feet of space
- 3,800 square feet of event space, subdividable for smaller events
- Available for both ceremony and/or reception
- A Gatsby style lounge and sweeping, curved bar with seating for 18 overlooking the event space.
- A mix of 60” round and rectangular farm tables paired with our signature black wooden willow chairs
- Full catering prep kitchen
- Ability to supply your own beer, wine and liquor
- Built-in surround audio
- Ideally positioned in Portsmouth’s West End with easy access to plentiful restaurants, ceremony options, and guest accommodations
let us be a part of your story
Steeped in Portsmouth's rich past, The Hawthorn is more than a venue, it's a living chapter of the city's unfolding story. Rooted in tradition and shaped by progress, The Hawthorn embraces all people and all kinds of love. A Jewish wedding, with its beauty, depth, and centuries of meaning, is exactly the kind of story this space was built to hold. We are honored to be part of your simcha.
Let’s craft the perfect Kosher Wedding together
Planning a kosher wedding in Portsmouth or the New England Seacoast? Our team is ready to answer your questions and walk you through every detail of what a celebration at The Hawthorn looks like for you.
