Affordable Weddings in New Hampshire's Lakes Region (NH)

Yes, you can have both: a wedding within your budget that has a spectacular lakefront setting. At Margate on Winnipesaukee, wedding coordinators will work with you to plan your one-of-a-kind ceremony and reception, whether it’s a small gathering for a dozen family members and friends or a feast for 300. Venues include a lovely Lakeside Pavilion, a landscaped West Lawn perfect for tented receptions, and elegant indoor spaces including a room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake and a mirrored ballroom with dance floor. You can add a fireworks display or a beach bonfire (bring your own s’mores ingredients!). Or plan for a pool party post-reception in the resort’s open-just-for-you indoor pool.

You can have a glamorous wedding without drifting from your budget. At Castle in the Clouds, you have your choice among several romantic indoor and outdoor venues, as well as several wedding packages and caterers to choose from so your day reflects your tastes – and is stress-free. The 6,300-acre Lucklow Estate boasts breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the distant mountains, a view seen from its lush Castle Garden, a manicured oval lawn bordered by stanchions spilling with flowers, and a Gilded Age fountain: the perfect ceremony venue. Vintage trolleys can take guests to the Carriage House Terrace for cocktails then the country-chic Winnipesaukee Room for an elegant dinner. Or, have your dining and dancing under a tent at The Meadows at Shannon Pond.

At the very inviting Steele Hill Resorts, a staff with over 40 years of hospitality experience knows a thing or two about helping couples have their dream wedding without breaking the bank. Let them work with you to choose that perfect venue, from an elegantly rustic Carriage House to a space on the manicured lawn with the lake and mountains in the distance. The inn provides a full spectrum of wedding services and has a long track record of working with leading vendors for everything from floral centerpieces to musicians. Make it a destination wedding and wow your guests with spacious suite accommodations as well as a host of activities from golf and hiking to corn hole tournaments and s’mores by evening campfires.

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Planning a wedding for 200, or an intimate affair for a few family members and friends? From micro weddings to all-out galas, the Wolfeboro Inn on Lake Winnipesaukee has a tradition of making every celebration one-of-a-kind, memorable – and affordable. Venues include lawn tents, a sweet garden gazebo, lush gardens, a room and deck overlooking the lake and a ballroom with a wood-burning fireplace lounge and oak bar. There is a complimentary room for couples on their wedding night. The inn offers special winter wedding rates for select dates in December through March, with a complimentary ceremony site and discounted room rental, as well as special plans for romantic micro weddings for up to 50 guests.