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Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum
4.7 ★★★★★ 414 Google reviews · Greenhouse 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
“The greenhouse and the various wooden bird statues are quite the look”
“Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum” — the venue's name
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.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Wedding venue”
- Hosts weddings — “Weddings”
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.
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 glass house at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — the light pouring through the panes at golden hour is the whole reason to book one, but a greenhouse at noon in July feels very different from one at dusk in October, so ask about temperature and shade for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring the questions that only matter for a glass venue: is it heated and air-conditioned (the single most important question), what months do they actually book, is there shade cloth or diffusing glass for midday glare, what's the humidity like in summer, are candles or open flame allowed near the plants, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Glass venues are intimate and popular 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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