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History Meets Elegance

NH Weddings Venue

The historic Hanover Inn resides prominently in downtown Hanover and fashions several breathtaking venues for your private celebrations. We will make this the best day ever for you in its most delicate details.

Inspired creativity, flawless craftsmanship, and impeccable service blend seamlessly at the Hanover Inn. Our experienced wedding coordinators, outstanding culinary team, and state-of-the-art amenities work together to ensure that everything exceeds your expectations.

From the microphone settings for the best man's speech to the knife at the complimentary cake cutting, on-site staff members will ensure that no detail is left to chance.
May every following day be as perfect in happiness and health as you embark upon this journey together. Many congratulations!

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Wedding Venues

Plan the perfect ceremony, terrace reception, or banquet at New Hampshire's largest ballroom and spacious event venues with natural light overlooking Dartmouth College.

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Wedding Services & Catering

Elevate your receptions, banquets, weddings, and private events with farm-to-table cuisine and custom menus from talented chefs and served by the in-house catering team.

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Plan Your Perfect Day

Host your wedding on the iconic Dartmouth College campus.

Leave no detail behind in realizing your dream event.

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Crafted Packages with Expert Planning, Elegant Venues, & Premium Amenities

Wedding Packages

Hanover Inn Dartmouth offers elegant venues and timeless New England charm. Celebrate in the 3,933 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom or the Hayward Room with its terrace overlooking Dartmouth Green. Our three wedding packages include amenities like menu tasting or six hours of celebration time, but each one is crafted to suit your different needs. Let us bring your dream wedding to life with seamless service and style.

All packages include:

⚜ Menu Tasting for the couple
⚜ Ceremony area, cocktail area, reception area, dedicated bar area, and dance floor
⚜ 1 custom cake, only for top two packages
⚜ Floor-length linens and cloth napkins
⚜ Tables and choice of chairs (banquet or chivari)
⚜ Six hours of event time (plus pre and post-event access)
⚜ Event setup and breakdown

⚜ AV equipment access
⚜ China, glassware, and silverware
⚜ Planning support, day of banquet manager, bartenders, waitstaff, and culinary experts
⚜ Bridal and Groom ready room suite the day of
⚜ Amenity for Bride and Groom
⚜ Preferred vendor list

- ⚜ Bar service based on consumption
- ⚜ Discounted guest rooms for attendees
- ⚜ Choice of 2 dinner entrée from our banquet menu
- ⚜ Complimentary room at the Hanover Inn for Bride and Groom on the night of wedding
- ⚜ Choice of 3 passed hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour
- ⚜ Choice of 1 stationary display during cocktail hour
- ⚜ Complimentary coffee and water in Bridal and Groom ready room
- ⚜ Welcome bags distributed at front desk, no labeling
- ⚜ Lower-level liquor and wine package on consumption
- ⚜ Discounted guest rooms
- ⚜ Choice of 2 entrée dinner
- ⚜ Complimentary suite for Bride and Groom on the night of wedding
- ⚜ Lower-level liquor and wine package on consumption
- ⚜ 1/2 pour champagne toast
- ⚜ Complimentary 2 night stay for Bride and Groom in upgraded suite
- ⚜ Choice of 4 passed hors d’oeuvres
- ⚜ Choice of 2 stationary displayed hors d’oeuvres
- ⚜ Choice of 2 late night snacks
- ⚜ Complementary coffee, tea and soft drinks in Brise and groom ready rooms
- ⚜ Welcome Bags labeled for guests and distributed at the front desk
- ⚜ Top shelf liquors and wine package 4 hours
- ⚜ 2 rounds of wine service with dinner
- ⚜ Full-pour champagne toast, 1 high end champagne
- ⚜ Welcome party
- ⚜ Farewell brunch the morning after
- ⚜ Discounted guest rooms
- ⚜ Complimentary 3-night stay for Bride and Groom
- ⚜ Complimentary continental breakfast served in the Bridal ready room
- ⚜ Complimentary deli board served in the Groom ready room
- ⚜ Choice of 3 entrée dinner
- ⚜ Choice of 6 passed hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour
- ⚜ Choice of 2 stationary displays during cocktail hour
- ⚜ Late night snacks during reception
- ⚜ Passed champagne as guests arrive to ceremony
- ⚜ Welcome bags labeled and distributed to guest rooms
- ⚜ Complimentary custom-colored napkins
- ⚜ Complimentary uplighting
- ⚜ Custom Cake
- ⚜ Private meeting with one of our chefs
- ⚜ Custom menu choices and printing
- ⚜ Custom favors

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What Is the Catering Policy at Hanover Inn Dartmouth?

The Hanover Inn wants your guests to take the best memories from the event. In line with that goal, we require guaranteed guest counts and last-minute catering bookings at least five business days before the event. Receptions are arranged on one-hour, and buffets on one-and-a-half hours’ event time estimates. AM and PM breaks are scheduled for one-and-a-half hours.

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How Many Event Spaces Does Hanover Inn Have?

The Hanover Inn hosts about 11,000 square feet of elegant indoor and outdoor event spaces. The hotel is also a part of the prestigious Dartmouth College campus. We have ten specialized event rooms, including one large ballroom, seven executive meeting rooms, two large foyers, and one outdoor terrace, which can accommodate up to 400 attendees at any given time.

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What Wedding Amenities Can I Expect at The Hanover Inn?
Hanover Inn Dartmouth combines New England’s rich cultural history and modern 21st-century conveniences in its neo-Georgian enclosure.
Our diligent team will ensure the following on your big occasion:
- One designated wedding coordinator to be always present.
- White floor-length linens and overlay.
- Hanover Inn china, glassware, and silverware.
- Complimentary cake cutting.
- Complimentary Bridal Suite on the wedding night.
- Complimentary champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries for bookings of up to fifty guests.
- Individual wedding tastings for two people.
- Special guest room rates (based on availability and season).
- Hanover Inn’s preferred local vendor list is available at your disposal.
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What Is the Cost of A Wedding at Hanover Inn, Nh?
The cost of weddings at Hanover Inn varies with the choice of venue and the booking season. Below are the base price estimates, subject to change as per the availability.

For the Grand Ballroom:
- Rates vary between $500 and $4500 based on availability and season of booking.
- Food expenditures range between $6,000 to $10,250 based on guest counts.
For the Hayward Room:
- Rates vary between $500 and $2500 based on availability and season of booking.
- Food expenditures range between $2,400 to $4,000 based on guest counts.
The above figures are approximate and calculated before tax and gratuity. You need to deposit 25% of the total within the first two weeks of signing the contract.

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