Bristol Harbor Inn
Waterfront / Marina in Bristol, RI. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $20k–$36k est. total for 120 guests
- Services: Dinner
Completed in 2002 on the site of a former 19th-century rum distillery, the Bristol Harbor Inn is a waterfront hotel located on Narragansett Bay and Bristol Harbor in downtown Bristol, Rhode Island. The primary event space, the Waterfront Pavilion, features a wood-framed structure with a draped inner lining and chandeliers, accommodating up to 220 guests for ceremonies and plated dinners. On-site accommodations include 41 guest rooms and 15 suites. Catering packages provided by Pranzi Catering feature a cocktail hour with passed hors d'oeuvres, plated or station-style dinners, a dessert station, coffee service, and service staff, along with house white table linens, napkins, flatware, china, and standard glassware. Bar services are not included in the base catering packages, though optional à la carte hors d'oeuvres upgrades are available.
Food
Pranzi Catering offers four signature packages ($130-$170/pp) featuring passed hors d'oeuvres, salad, plated or station-style entrées, dessert station, and coffee service. Optional à la carte hors d'oeuvres upgrades are available from $3.99-$4.99/guest.
Packages
- Pranzi Catering Dinner Packages: $130-$170 — Based on package tier (Coastal Classic, Nautical Elegance, Breezy Bristol, or Artisan Feast)
Includes: Cocktail hour with passed hors d'oeuvres, Plated dinner (salad, choice of entrées, accompaniments) or dinner stations, Dessert station & coffee service, Service staff, house white table linens & napkins, flatware, china, and standard glassware
Taxes and fees
- Administrative Fee: 18%
- Waterfront Pavilion Heating Fee: $500
- Add Bristol Harbor Room (Peak Friday/Sunday): $1,500
- Add Bristol Harbor Room (Peak Saturday): $2,000
- Add Bristol Harbor Room (Shoulder Friday/Sunday): $1,500
- Add Bristol Harbor Room (Shoulder Saturday): $2,000
Good to know
- Waterfront Pavilion is closed during off-season (January–April and November–December).
- Venue rental fee is due in full to secure your date.
- Sundays of holiday weekends default to Saturday pricing.
- Event insurance is required.
- Waterfront Pavilion is not heated; heating can be added for $500 with 7 days' notice.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Bristol Harbor Inn cost?
Based on Bristol Harbor Inn's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $20,000–$36,000 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.
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