Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
Historic Estate / Mansion in Cranston, RI. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $14k–$27k est. total for 120 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: 60 Rhodes Pl, Cranston, RI 02905
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet is a historic estate located at 60 Rhodes Place in Cranston, Rhode Island, on the north bank of the Pawtuxet River. Originally established in 1872 by Thomas H. Rhodes, the current Classical Revival structure was designed by architect John F. O'Malley and built in 1915 following a fire. The interior features a grand ballroom with 21-foot ceilings, 10,000 square feet of original hardwood floors, second-floor orchestra lofts, and a three-tiered stage. In the Grand Foyer, a restored coffered ceiling frames a mural of Narragansett Bay by artist Hezekiah Dyer, while the venue also houses a bridal suite, a groom's room, and the Canoe Lounge.
Food
Catering is exclusively provided by Ralph's Catering. Packages range from a buffet and carving station to basic, traditional, special, and elite sit-down dinners. Includes options for passed hors d'oeuvres, salad, pasta, starch, and vegetable courses.
Packages
- Wedding Dinner Packages: $65.00-$129.00 — Based on package tier (Little Falls, Trolley Stop, Canoe House, River's Edge, Lovers Lane)
Includes: Choice of cheese & fruit display OR 2 hot passed hors d'oeuvres, Individually plated salad course, Choice of 2 basic sit-down entrees, Starch and vegetable accompaniments, Coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and tea, Complimentary cake cutting, plating, and service
Taxes and fees
- Administrative Fee: 21%
- Rhode Island State Sales Tax: 7%
- Local Food & Beverage Sales Tax: 1%
Good to know
- Ralph's Catering is the exclusive caterer for Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.
- All open/host bars are subject to a 21% Administrative Fee, 7% RI State Sales Tax, and 1% Local Food & Beverage Sales Tax.
- Per venue policy, all liquors must be served over ice or with a mixer.
- Split entrée counts must be received 2 weeks in advance of the event.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet cost?
Based on Rhodes on the Pawtuxet's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $14,000–$26,500 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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