Indian Head Resort
Hotel in Lincoln, NH. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $24k–$36k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 175 guests
- Minimum: 60 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: 664 US Route 3
Established in 1913 by Ray Gordon on a former family farm, Indian Head Resort is a 180-acre hotel property located at 664 US Route 3 in Lincoln, New Hampshire. The resort overlooks Shadow Lake and offers views of the Franconia Mountains and the rock profile of Mount Pemigewasset. Outdoor wedding ceremonies are held at the lakeside Arbor or Gazebo, and receptions for up to 175 guests take place in the Lakeview Reception Hall, which features floor-to-ceiling windows and an attached private patio. On-site accommodations include guest rooms, cottages, bungalows, and family houses, alongside amenities such as a 100-foot steel observation tower, a year-round heated outdoor pool, and two dining spaces: the Profile Room and Thunderbird Lounge. In-house catering packages feature buffet, family-style, or plated dinner formats that include warm rolls and butter, a salad selection, three server-passed hors d'oeuvres, and a stationary artisan cheese, fruit, and vegetable crudité display, though bar services are not included in the base rates.
Food
Offers Buffet ($84.99/pp), Family Style ($104.99/pp), and Plated ($124.99/pp) dinner packages. All packages include a stationary display and 3 passed hors d'oeuvres.
Packages
- Dinner Packages: $84.99-$124.99 — Based on service style: Buffet ($84.99), Family Style ($104.99), or Plated ($124.99)
Includes: Warm rolls and butter, Salad selection, Three server-passed hors d'oeuvres, Stationary display (artisan cheese, fruit, and vegetable crudité)
Taxes and fees
- NH State Meals Tax: 8.5%
- Service Charge: 21%
- Bartender Fee: $150
- Closed Bar Fee: $2,000
- Special-order Alcohol Stocking Fee: $200
- Third-party Wedding Coordinator Fee: $2,500
- Menu Tasting: $75 per person
Good to know
- Food and beverage minimums can be waived if you reserve 25+ resort rooms for a 2-night stay, plus include a Welcome Party and Farewell Breakfast Buffet (60 person minimum).
- A closed bar reception will incur a $2,000 fee.
- If bar revenue does not meet or exceed $1,000, a $150 bartender fee applies.
- A $2,500 fee applies for each third-party wedding coordinator on-site on the wedding day.
- Prices are valid through 2026.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Indian Head Resort cost?
Based on Indian Head Resort's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $23,500–$35,500 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.
How many guests can Indian Head Resort hold?
Indian Head Resort can host up to 175 guests seated. It has a minimum of 60 guests.
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