Wedding Reception Suggestions

neckdweller · 01-03-2017, 02:19 PM

The 300 mile distance will be an issue with whatever choice you make but I think most true wedding reception venues will be able to handle this well.

We had our reception at Castle in the Clouds either the first or second year they started doing them. It's a beautiful location with the best lake view you could ask for. Back then we were allowed to choose whatever catering company we wanted but now it appears that they give you a choice of two - Harts and The Red Blazer.

The only issue with the Castle that I can see for you is lodging since I assume many of the guests would be out of towners. That means guests would be doing a bit of a drive to either Meredith or Wolfeboro. If it's a Saturday in the Summer, you can add traffic into the mix getting there from Meredith. (Fake edit - I forgot about the newly revamped Center Harbor location).

Church Landing from a logistics perspective makes a lot of sense - lots of rooms within walking distance. I can't speak for anything about their weddings though other than when I was a young lad I attended a portion of a reception there as an uninvited guest and it was a good time

Biggd · 01-03-2017, 03:47 PM

Church Landing is a great venue but be ready to write a big check. Those places usually require the wedding party to stay there. Depending on the time of year it can be quite expensive. I looked at it for my daughter about 5 years ago but it blew my budget out of the water like a missile shot from a submarine.

Descant · 01-03-2017, 05:46 PM

My daughter got married at Church Landing about 10 years ago. They did a fabulous job. Late morning wedding on site, then we moved inside for the reception.

Call now. A lot of these lakeside places book a year+ in advance.

No matter where you choose, Lake Winnipesaukee is a big draw. People you thought would never travel to NH will come and spend a week or two, so don't expect a lot of "regrets".

Major · 01-03-2017, 06:30 PM

We attended a wedding at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa a few years back, and thought it was a great venue. It's in Whitefield, NH. Not sure about cost, but the quality of the venue and food were great.

01-03-2017, 05:46 PM	#3
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,463 Thanks: 1,379 Thanked 1,665 Times in 1,084 Posts	Church Landing My daughter got married at Church Landing about 10 years ago. They did a fabulous job. Late morning wedding on site, then we moved inside for the reception. Call now. A lot of these lakeside places book a year+ in advance. No matter where you choose, Lake Winnipesaukee is a big draw. People you thought would never travel to NH will come and spend a week or two, so don't expect a lot of "regrets".

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Major Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Laconia Posts: 1,093 Thanks: 449 Thanked 1,024 Times in 429 Posts	Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa We attended a wedding at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa a few years back, and thought it was a great venue. It's in Whitefield, NH. Not sure about cost, but the quality of the venue and food were great.

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01-03-2017, 02:19 PM	#1
neckdweller Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moultonborough & Southern NH Posts: 133 Thanks: 6 Thanked 37 Times in 18 Posts	The 300 mile distance will be an issue with whatever choice you make but I think most true wedding reception venues will be able to handle this well. We had our reception at Castle in the Clouds either the first or second year they started doing them. It's a beautiful location with the best lake view you could ask for. Back then we were allowed to choose whatever catering company we wanted but now it appears that they give you a choice of two - Harts and The Red Blazer. The only issue with the Castle that I can see for you is lodging since I assume many of the guests would be out of towners. That means guests would be doing a bit of a drive to either Meredith or Wolfeboro. If it's a Saturday in the Summer, you can add traffic into the mix getting there from Meredith. (Fake edit - I forgot about the newly revamped Center Harbor location). Church Landing from a logistics perspective makes a lot of sense - lots of rooms within walking distance. I can't speak for anything about their weddings though other than when I was a young lad I attended a portion of a reception there as an uninvited guest and it was a good time

01-03-2017, 03:47 PM	#2
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,244 Thanks: 2,296 Thanked 1,225 Times in 783 Posts	Church Landing is a great venue but be ready to write a big check. Those places usually require the wedding party to stay there. Depending on the time of year it can be quite expensive. I looked at it for my daughter about 5 years ago but it blew my budget out of the water like a missile shot from a submarine.

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