Three Chimneys Inn
Inn / B&B in Durham, NH. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $11k–$30k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 200 guests
- Minimum: 50 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: 17 Newmarket Road
Located at 17 Newmarket Road in Durham, New Hampshire, Three Chimneys Inn is a historic property overlooking the Oyster River, with an original homestead built in 1649 by Valentine Hill. The grounds feature landscaped gardens with lighted arbors, stone walkways, a reflection pool with a water fountain, and an outdoor terrace. Indoor receptions seating up to 200 guests are held in spaces like the Madbury Ballroom, the Orchards Room, and the Maples and Coppers dining rooms. Wedding packages include cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres, a starter soup or appetizer, a salad course, a plated dinner entrée, a coffee station, and wedding cake cutting. For overnight accommodations, the inn offers 23 guest rooms divided between the 1649 homestead and the 1795 Carriage House, which feature period details like original millwork and exposed beams.
Food
Plated dinner packages ranging from Silver ($65/pp) to Royal ($189/pp). Includes cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres, starter, salad, entrée, and coffee station with cake cutting.
Packages
- Plated Dinner Package: $65-$189 — Based on package tier (Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, or Royal)
Includes: Cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres (minimum 4 pieces per person), Starter soup or appetizer, Salad course, Plated entrée selection, Coffee station and wedding cake cutting
Taxes and fees
- NH Rooms & Meals Tax: 8.5%
- Service Gratuity: 20%
- Reception Extension / After-Party: $500
- Keg Fee: $75
- Gluten-Free Item Surcharge: $1.50
- Welcome Bag Delivery (Room): $2.50-$3.50
- Welcome Bag Delivery (Front Desk): $1.50
Good to know
- Saturday evening events require a $7,500 F&B minimum and 75 guest minimum.
- Friday evening and Sunday events require a $5,000 food minimum and 50 guest minimum.
- All events must end by midnight; bar services shut down 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.
- Outside areas are limited to ceremony and/or cocktail hour only.
- No confetti, glitter, rice, fake rose petals, or wedding bubbles allowed.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Three Chimneys Inn cost?
Based on Three Chimneys Inn's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $10,500–$30,000 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.
How many guests can Three Chimneys Inn hold?
Three Chimneys Inn can host up to 200 guests seated. It has a minimum of 50 guests.
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