The Reserve on Dorrance

lping me come up with a menu that had plenty of heavy apps with all our favorite things (oysters, lobster rolls, pizza, charcuterie and more!). The upstairs area had plenty of seating for everyone to sit down to eat at their leisure but walk around and mingle as they wanted. We then opened up the party to about 30 additional guests for drinks. The staff was fantastic and so attentive - highly recommend for your next event.

nce, and especially Lindsay, I truly felt like I could trust their team and had nothing to worry about! Which is shocking to me still. They were like a team of wedding planners and went through every detail with me so I had nothing to think about on the day of. Also, the food and bar is incredible - everyone raved about it. And they bar staff was super awesome on the night of - so fun and really happy to be there! Also, my wedding was the same night as the Pride parade in Providence. I was worried about it at first - logistics and such - but Lindsay totally reassured me that it wouldn't affect parking and such. And it didn't! In fact, it was an awesome addition to the night! ALSO - The Dorrance itself is an incredible builing. I did nothing with decorations because it is so beautiful on it's own. Overall, I would absolutely recommend the Dorrance!!

s in Boston, Newport and Providence. We instantly fell in love with how beautiful the space is and knew it was "the one." Regina and Lindsay were so helpful leading up to the big day. Regina, the co-owner, constantly reassured me and let me know she was there for me and would do whatever needed to be done to make the day exactly how we wanted it. Co-owner Jean was in charge of us the night of the wedding and she really knows her stuff. She runs a tight ship, which is great because she made sure we ate and were where we needed to be. It's easy to lose track of time and miss things, but Jean made sure we were right on schedule the entire night. A few mall complaints: 1. The cake and coffee weren't served; they were placed in the corner of the other side of room, where cocktail hour displays were set up earlier. A lot of guests didn't know it was there (the band announced it later), and it was also difficult for people to juggle cake and coffee through the dance floor back to their seats. We paid a lot of money for our cake, and a lot of it went to waste. There was an entire tier of vanilla cake that I didn't even see sliced and they didn't give us any left over to take home (besides our top tier of course)We were also charged an additional $3 per person for "coffee service" and there's no way that we went through over $300 worth of coffee (there were just 2 carafes left by the cake, and again, most guests didn't know it was there). Cake and coffee should be served to guests! 2. We paid extra per person for a "late night pizza" snack. I was told by Regina that these would be passed by servers, but they ended up sticking them in the same corner that they stuck the cake. Again, not many people new it was there, and by the time the band announced it, the pizza was cold. For the amount we paid, there were not many pizzas laid out either! 3. I don't like the "by consumption bar." I'm pretty sure our final bar tab was padded by the bartenders. Most venues offer a flat rate open bar price per person. This is a better way to go, and they should think about changing this. Overall, our night was absolutely amazing. The food was delicious and we received so many compliments. Countless guests described our wedding as "regal." I would wholeheartedly recommend this venue for your wedding, and we look forward to going back to eat dinner for a special occasion.

tire night and listened to everything we said we wanted out of the night. The food is 5 star, the cocktails were delicious and the service was amazing. The property itself is so ornate and beautiful, all we needed was some flowers to really set the tone for our wedding. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone with champagne taste on a budget!!

e, RI, but it is exquisite in all areas. First, the space is breathtaking. From the marble walls and intricate ceilings to the tasty food and fancy drinks, this venue is perfect for anyone trying to capture a vintage and classic wedding with a modern twist. Your guests will not stop admiring the late 19th century detail that this building offers. Secondly, the staff is extraordinary! Lindsay, the wedding planner, is amazing. She has great advice to offer and is there for you every step of the way. Jean and Regina, the owners, are so kind and helpful. They make you feel special and are accommodating in all ways possible. The waitstaff (servers and bartenders) go above and beyond your expectations. The drinks are one of a kind and the food by chef Berto is incredible. The staff captured our vision in every way. From the decor and set up to the food and drinks, they made our dreams come true! Finally, the space is intimate flexible. There are so many ways to set up your reception vision and it is a perfect fit for those who are having a smaller wedding and want an intimate feel. If I could go back in time and plan my wedding again, I would choose The Dorrance every time! Every step of the way was perfect and The Dorrance family ensures that your day is the best! THANK YOU!