Weddings
Not a ballroom.
A backdrop.
Modern, design-forward celebrations that feel more like an unforgettable dinner party than a traditional wedding.
The Difference
Barns. Ballrooms. Tents. They are lovely. But the Hawthorn is something else entirely. Art Deco–inspired interiors. Exposed brick. Soaring ceilings. A 64-foot curved bar that anchors the room. This is a true city venue – set on the New Hampshire seacoast. The kind of space that feels pulled from New York or DC. Unexpected, in all the right ways.
And then there’s Portsmouth. Coastal energy with a city pulse – foodie restaurants, boutique hotels, amazing after-parties, all just steps away.
It’s a city venue in a coastal destination. Unexpected. And that’s the point.
The Space
- Subdividable for 25 to 250 guests
- 30-foot ceilings with original exposed beams
- 64-foot bar that anchors the room
- Velvet-furnished lounge
- Private suite for the wedding couple
- Full catering prep kitchen
- Surround sound
- Fully climate controlled — whatever the season, a perfect night is always the plan
- Just steps from all that Portsmouth has to offer – exceptional restaurants, boutique hotels, stunning ceremony sites, and plenty of after-party venues
Two ways to make it yours
01
classic rental
Reserve The Hawthorn for exclusive private use. Bring in your own caterers, planners, and creative team and treat the space as your canvas — we set the stage, you run the show.
What’s included:
- Exclusive use of The Hawthorn from 9AM – midnight
- Mix of round and rectangular tables with signature black
willow chairs - White table linens
- Available for ceremony and/or reception
INTRODUCTORY RATE
As a newly opened venue, we are currently extending a special Saturday rate of $7,750 for future weddings secured prior to July 30, 2026.
All bar service is managed in-house by The Hawthorn. Choose from open, cash, or hybrid bar options – each designed to fit your event and guest experience.
Open bar rates range from $10 – $17 per guest, per hour.
02
Signature Wedding Package
Everything in the classic rental, plus our elite team of event partners to bring it to life. We build a flawless foundation – you shape the vision with florals, photography, design and entertainment that reflects your style.
What’s included:
- Everything in the Classic Venue Rental
- Customized catering menu featuring stationary and passed hors d’oeuvres, a two-course plated dinner, and a curated dessert selection.
- Five hours of open bar service including craft cocktails, curated wine and beer selections, signature drinks, and a champagne toast
- Tables, chairs, table linens & choice of napkin color.
- All plates, glassware and flatware
- Seamless setup and take down
Signature Package Rates
Venue Site Fee + $245 per guest for 150 guests. This includes all staffing and service fees so pricing is fully transparent.
More Than a Night
This isn’t just a night - it’s a weekend in motion.
We’ll help you build a full experience your guests will never forget.
