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Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum
4.7 ★★★★★ 414 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Bristol, Rhode Island
Estate on 33 acres featuring a mansion & expansive gardens (with rare plants) offering group tours.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 401-253-2707
- Website blithewold.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–3 pm |
The setting
“Beautiful manor, grounds, and greenhouses.”
“As a wedding photographer who's had the privilege of capturing moments at Blithewold Mansion, I can wholeheartedly say that this venue offers a magical backdrop for any wedding.”
“The pollinators garden was mostly grass, underwhelming.”
Amenities couples mention
“Everything was great from the guests arrival by Trolly, the bridal suite, the first look at the dock, and gorgeous venue / backdrop of Narragansett Bay + Blithewold Manor.”
“Also; lovely house, greenhouses, little beach, gift shop with all kinds of goodies.”
“The waterfront setting adds a serene vibe to the celebrations, and the sunset views over Narragansett Bay are simply breathtaking.”
“The waterfront setting adds a serene vibe to the celebrations, and the sunset views over Narragansett Bay are simply breathtaking.”
What couples say again and again
“As a wedding photographer who's had the privilege of capturing moments at Blithewold Mansion, I can wholeheartedly say that this venue offers a magical backdrop for any wedding.”
“As a wedding photographer who's had the privilege of capturing moments at Blithewold Mansion, I can wholeheartedly say that this venue offers a magical backdrop for any wedding.”
From the reviews
As a wedding photographer who's had the privilege of capturing moments at Blithewold Mansion, I can wholeheartedly say that this venue offers a magical backdrop for any wedding. The mansion itself exudes historical charm and natural elegance, making every photograph a piece of art.
Lovely place for a wedding and what an amazing view. The grounds are well kept and the staff are friendly and helpful. We were invited to a wedding and the ceremony was outside facing the ocean. Elegant and beautiful. The gardens were full of flowers, shrubs, and many different tree specimens.
We were married here at the end of March! We worked with Hannah and Allan - they were both so great to work with! Hannah was our event coordinator and she went above/beyond anything we could have expected to make our day so special.
Getting married at Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum
Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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