Wentworth By The Sea Hotel & Spa

he venue was absolutely beautiful, the rooms were comfortable. Even at times when something wasn't exactly right, her team was on it quickly to get it resolved. The food was delicious - I'm still dreaming about the butternut squash ravioli. We couldn't have been happier and we will definitely be back!

all excellent . Laura was very supportive throughout the entire process and made sure everything was right. We were sad to say "bye" to her at the end of the night! If you want to have a beautiful wedding that is stress-free, do not think twice!

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on, she gave us good advice, was patient with our questions, and ably managed all of the details of an on-site ceremony and reception. Our guests were so impressed with the hotel, the service, the food, and the location. Laura checked on us during the wedding day, sent champagne and chocolates to the wedding suite, and generally made us feel special the entire weekend. We knew we were in good hands! We were a little concerned that pandemic-related staffing shortages might impact our celebration, but this was definitely not the case. All of the staff were terrific. We highly recommend this venue! You will not be disappointed.

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nswer questions honestly and kept me up to date on the ever-changing COVID-19 requirements. The hotel was very accomodating and went so far as to shovel a path in the freshly fallen snow to allow us to take photos in our desired location. The chef was able to prepare my non-traditional wedding dessert, and the food was presented beautifully. The Wentworth by the Sea also took care of all of the break down, and had our decorations packed up and ready for us to take home the day after the wedding. My guests all commented on how lovely their hotel rooms were, and many enjoyed the pool. One note: the Wentworth by the Sea requires vendors to have a very particular insurance clause- I recommend letting your vendors know about this early on. Laura was very helpful in explaining the requirements and all of my vendors were able to obtain appropriate coverage in time. Laura all offered a list of preferred vendors, who she knew already had the required clause. Overall- the hotel was beautiful, the staff was wonderful, and I HIGHLY recommend the Wentworth by the Sea, no matter the size of your special day.

perfect wedding day. In addition to being exceptionally organized, proactive, and responsive, Laura is such an incredibly kind person and truly makes each couple feel special throughout the wedding planning process. We met Laura in the fall of 2018 shortly after we were engaged and initially planned a summer of 2020 wedding. Having to navigate through truly uncharted territory, Laura was there for us continuously during the uncertainty of spring of 2020, when we ultimately made the decision to postpone our wedding to July of 2021. Throughout the entire pandemic leading up to our wedding Laura was always so calm, understanding, and empathetic which meant to much to us. Once the day of our wedding finally arrived, after so much anticipation it was absolutely perfect. From the evening my family checked into the hotel the night before the wedding, Laura was present to make sure everything was going well. Given the many meetings we had leading up to the day, I felt incredibly at ease knowing that everything would be handled for us on our wedding day. Knowing Laura had all of the details mapped out made the getting ready process that day go incredibly smoothly. Even as I departed for the ceremony at the church Laura was there to see myself, my family, and my bridesmaids as we departed in the limo. She kept track of every special moment to ensure things were going smoothly, even before the reception began. Just prior to the reception, Laura introduced us to her colleague Ivy, who stayed with us throughout the night to ensure we had everything we needed. Ivy was exceptional to work with as well and partnered with Laura to continue to make sure we had the best evening possible. The Grand Ballroom at the Wentworth is the ballroom we held our reception in, and it is incredibly beautiful. There are gorgeous chandeliers throughout the room which creates a regal, charming atmosphere. The food was so incredibly decadent. Our guests to this day still comment on how they've never been to a wedding with such delicious food. Family and friends still comment on how at the cocktail the hors d'oeuvres were never-ending, refreshing, and very filling. Both us and our guests were even more so impressed by the dinner. So many of our guests have noted how the filet mignon and lobster tail combination was outstanding, and that the filet melted in their mouth. The white glove service was also superb - friends and family still to this day comment on how exceptional that service was and how incredible it was to watch the servers in unison. The worst part of the night was when it ended! We wanted the reception to go on and on, and still to this day wish we could go back in time to enjoy the best day of our lives again. Laura Abraham and her team at the Wentworth by the Sea Hotel are amazing. The venue is incredible - what more can you ask for than a stunning historic hotel set beside the beautiful New Hampshire seacoast? For any couples looking for the perfect venue - look no further. You will not regret your decision to have your wedding at the Wentworth by the Sea! We wish we could be in your shoes and relive the wonderful experience all over again!

The ocean view, the gazebo and gardens are stunning. The Victorian interior is gorgeous yet comfortable. We had a team of knowledgeable and courteous planning professionals that were an immense help with all the details. Nothing was overlooked from the linens and tablecloths to the meal choices. They also provided specialty meals for those with food allergies without hesitation. The Wentworth has a network of vetted, professional vendors, so choosing a bakery for the cake, printer for the invitations and florist was super convenient. Having a wedding at the Wentworth is a stress free as it gets! The staff know what it takes to make a memorable day – and it was!

us. Through the ups and downs of COVID and a reschedule of our wedding, plus navigating planning a wedding from 3000 miles away, Laura was right by our side to give us all of the information we needed to make the best decision for us as a couple and ensure we still had the dream wedding we had hoped for. All things considered, it was a smooth planning process thanks to the trust we built with Laura and her team and that made the day of that much easier too. Then the wedding weekend came! As soon as we walked through the doors to check-in to our room, the 5-star service started. The team at the Wentworth was so attentive to our needs and our guests needs. We all truly felt special. And it only got better the day of. All of my nerves disappeared as soon as I met our day of staff. They were so attentive and went out of their way to make sure every need was met and every question was answered. It truly was a remarkable, seamless, smooth, carefree, and joyous day thanks in large part to the staff at the Wentworth! I thought I was going to be an anxious, nervous bride but the anxiety and nerves never showed up because I knew we would be well taken care of. Highly, highly, highly recommend the Wentworth for a reception venue!

aura was on top of everything from the hotel rooms being ready early, making sure everyone got their guest bags and even coordinating shuttle service to the other hotels for the guests to have a safe ride home after a night of celebrating. Laura made sure that every vision I had come to fruition. The food was outstanding….from the raw bar to the late night snacks everything was so good. All of the guests said they had never been to a wedding reception that had food this fabulous, everyone was stuffed! Every single detail was perfect. I’ve got a touch of OCD when it comes to details and the execution of them and I never once worried, I was able to enjoy every minute of my daughter’s wedding day and Laura made sure of it!

pictured to be my dream wedding. After looking at a few other venues, when I toured the Wentworth & met with Laura (director of catering) my mind was instantly made up on where I wanted our perfect wedding to take place. I cannot say enough good things about this venue and everyone who was in attendance has said it was one of the best weddings they’ve ever been to. To this day, almost 3 months later, guests are still telling me how they can’t stop thinking of the food at our wedding and how they cannot wait to book a weekend away at the Wentworth just to go back. My husband and I got married on a Friday, and from the second we arrived at the hotel on Wednesday we were treated like royalty. We opted for a 2 bedroom marina suite (which I would highly recommend). When you walk in the door it has a beautiful kitchen and living area with balcony doors and a balcony straight ahead over looking the water. There is a stair case leading up to the first bathroom, and then a few more stairs up & you’re on the top floor, which includes a first bedroom and the master suite with another bathroom & balcony. It was absolutely gorgeous and the perfect spot for 9+ girls to get ready the day of the wedding. We ordered room service a few times, which we all know can be awful. It tasted like they rushed it straight from the kitchen to our room. It was unbelievable. The day of our wedding, everything was effortless. I could not believe how beautiful the ballroom looked, and how perfect everything went down, despite having to cut our rehearsal short due to downpours. I have to mention that none of this would be possible without Laura A. She was more than I could have asked for in a “wedding coordinator”. Planning a wedding during Covid was not easy, it was stressful & uncertain and Laura constantly kept me in the loop of the ever changing mandates and was never ever misleading with me. She never told me what she “thought” was going to happen, she just gave me the straight facts. When we finally found out we could have our entire guest list of almost 200 people, Laura called to tell me the good news and I actually cried on the phone with her. During our wedding, I was very nervous & anxious before walking down the aisle and Laura kept assuring me how beautiful I looked & that I would be okay. She felt more like family by the end of our wedding than just someone who helped plan it. I will end this by saying … my whole life I have thought about what my wedding day (and weekend) would look like…. And the Wentworth by the Sea made it all possible & more. I would highly recommend this venue to any bride looking for a perfect wedding.

esponse to questions and guidance was throughout the process. Along with the gracious staff, the wedding was beautiful during the lawn ceremony and inside the beautiful ballroom. Throughout the evening our guests said the word “perfection” many many times, best wedding food ever, best wedding ever attended. We received so many thank you notes from the guests thanking us for inviting them. We agree, we are so happy with the wedding, perfection is the correct word. Laura’s expertise, care and kindness is the main reason for a beautiful wedding in a beautiful venue to be so successful.

was in the spectacular Grand Ballroom. Our guests are still raving about all of it, including about the Signature White Glove Presidential Service. Laura, the Wentworth’s catering director, provided excellent advice every step along the way and patiently and quickly responded to all of our questions and concerns. It was like having our own personal wedding planner! And she and the staff were exceptionally sensitive to COVID concerns, helping to ensure the health and safety of our guests. We purchased a package and the Wentworth’s vendors for the cake, flowers, and escort & table cards also were excellent, extremely professional, and responsive to all of our questions. Our Justice of the Peace, Mary Carey Foley, who also is recommended by the Wentworth, was a continuously poised, charismatic, and inspirational presence. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day and experience.

. Laura Abraham Long and her fantastic team of professionals at WBTS truly made planning a wedding feel both manageable and incredibly fun. Laura provides world class service, advice and guidance, support, comfort and SO much more throughout every step of the wedding planning process. She is prompt, understanding, open, a listening ear, kind and so knowledgeable. She also helped us through three date changes and throughout the entire COVID pandemic which was so reassuring and appreciated. Beyond Laura, the entire team remained by our side throughout the entire wedding weekend and cared for our every need. I had no idea that we would not only be pampered but cared for by all. From the housekeepers, to the valet team, every employee knew we were "the guests of honor" as they call it and made us feel so special. From the bottom of our hearts, we know that our wedding day was a dream come true all thanks to this incredible venue. We are eternally grateful and wish we could do it all over again!!

s and our day. My mom is extremely health compromised and Laura and her staff went above and beyond to make sure that she was well taken care of and looked after, which was one of the best ways they could have taken care of my (now) husband and me. For every single component of this process, from suggesting vendors, to responsiveness and complete partnership in building out our wedding, to the incredible food, service, presentation, and attention to detail, Laura and her staff went above and beyond at every single turn. They truly helped make our day as special and memorable and delightful as possible, and they really cared for us. We couldn’t be more grateful to them! The venue itself is also stunning, with beautiful photo opportunities both in the gardens and down by the marina, as well as stunning ballroom options for the reception! We will be coming back to celebrate anniversaries here, as our day was just that special and the team was just that good. We cannot recommend them enough!!

the "attention to detail" phrase. She always made us feel special. The Wentworth's outstanding food and beverage selections are highly recommended. The wide variety of appetizers and entrees to choose from are fabulous and delicious. The Maine Scallops Wrapped in Bacon and the Mini Beef Wellingtons are a must have! Everyone from our Wedding had nothing but praise for the incredible Duet (Filet and Lobster Tail) - it was DELICIOUS!! The Signature White Glove Presidential Service of the dinner was spectacular to watch. Every detail, from glass of champagne to all Guests on arrival after the ceremony, to the beautiful Wentworth Ballroom - everything was absolutely magical. We had our Wedding Ceremony on the Property in the Garden which was so beautiful and felt like a dream come true. Every staff member was extremely accommodating and a pleasure to work with. We can't say enough how absolutely wonderful and elegant our wedding was at the Wentworth. We had ZERO issues with anything - 100% perfection!! We would do it all over again hands down.

and beyond to make sure the experience was optimal for all involved, even on the eve of a global pandemic! Pricing for food/drink was reasonable, the room rates offered were exceptional, and the Wentworth team worked seamlessly with our photographer and DJ. The atmosphere was perfect for us, and Laura's attention to detail made the day feel perfect!

hat a wonderful memory we have of our time there. We highly recommend.

ily. It was truly a perfect day and I'm so grateful for the Wentworth team! The recommended vendors including Jardiniere Flowers, C-Zone Entertainment, Jacques Pastries, and Portsmouth Invitation Company were all a pleasure to work with and it was really helpful that they had worked with the Wentworth team for past events. Some vendors had also collaborated with the office staff at the church and it felt like they came together as a unified team to take care of every detail allowing me to feel at ease on my wedding day. We did have out of town guests and family members who were not comfortable with traveling during the peak of the Covid pandemic in January (we got married on 1/1/21), but we are already planning on a reunion at the Wentworth when it's safe so that everyone is able to enjoy spending time together at this beautiful venue. It would be a treat to work with Laura and her team again in the future!

ring, Laura Abraham Long, took incredible care of us and our guests. I absolutely recommend WbtS as your wedding venue - in or out of a Pandemic. We began planning our wedding in August 2019 and were provided with great care and transparent information regarding services and pricing. In Nov. 2019 Laura invited us to attend a fabulous tasting party at WbtS where we could experience the Wentworth Ballroom decked out in a glamorous state, meet an array of vendors, and taste WbtS's fantastic food. Our wedding was to be in late June of 2020. As the east coast shut down due to covid19, we had to make the overwhelming decision to wait it out or postpone our wedding. Laura was transparent and thoughtful in helping us reschedule our wedding, and the venue was incredibly generous in working with us to adapt our contract from 200 guests down to 58 guests. There were many new rules for guest and staff safety that could have made our reception feel awkward - but in fact, WbtS went above and beyond to make us and our guests feel safe, happy, and (almost) normal! Our wedding took place on Oct. 24, 2020 and it was the day of our dreams. Even all masked up you could tell that every guest was grinning! The food was fantastic (we're still hearing from guests on how great their meals were), we were able to have a socially distant dance floor, a (masked up) band, and we danced all night! It was absolutely a party and my husband and I feel so fulfilled. (And PS - guests quarantined and were tested before arriving to the hotel, and everyone was very serious about wearing their masks and practicing social distancing during the wedding festivities.)

While we hadn't even considered The Wentworth initially, believing it was too far outside of our set budget and "grand" for the small, intimate wedding we had envisioned; it was actually the perfect place for a socially-distanced covid wedding. The onsite coordinator, Laura, was very helpful, flexible, and accommodating; and we were able to pull off a beautiful celebration within a few short weeks with her guidance. Areas for Improvement: Our package included table-side coffee & tea service, but it was never offered to our guests; once Laura had finished for the night, it seemed as though the rest of the team was only focused on cleaning up and disappeared entirely once all plates had been cleared; food was inconsistent from our tasting. The chicken dish was perfection at the tasting, while we had simply been satisfied with the steak. Reversely, the chicken was dry, yet the steak was INCREDIBLE at the reception (which was strange because it was just 50 guests in a 250 capacity ballroom). While the improvement areas seem to cast a shadow on what I had hoped to be a glowing review, three things is nothing compared to all else that was perfectly executed. The Wentworth far exceeded our expectations - I would highly recommend it, and wouldn't hesitate to utilize their services for future event needs. 4 stars, but if it had been possible, I would have rated it a 4.5 :)

d using the preferred vendors by the Wentworth. The seamless integration between the vendors and the Wentworth team was impeccable. A Wentworth wedding will far exceed your expectations!

perience in wedding planning and throughout our engagement, Holly was incredibly responsive and provided many options to our questions and inquiries. Almost all of our wedding vendors knew Holly or had worked with her in the past, some visited with her prior to our wedding and come the day of, our vendors worked as a great team to make our day incredibly special. We held our ceremony and reception at Wentworth on a hot, July day. The sights were stunning and the proximity allowed us to maximize our time with guests and minimize logistics. For us both, and many members of our family, this was one of the happiest days we've had together. We not only have wonderful memories but because of the great support of Wentworth by the Sea and Holly, our photos and videos were able to capture the beauty and love of the day. Thank you Holly and team!

could go on and on about how impressive every detail was, but here are the highlights: The beauty of the property is overwhelming from the moment you drive up. We utilized the gardens, marina, and the porch for our wedding photos and they are absolutely stunning. The garden was impeccably maintained for our ceremony. The beauty of the building speaks for itself. We didn’t bring much into the space decoration-wise because we didn’t want to take away from the classic, historical features. We are almost eight weeks out from our wedding and our guests are still raving about how delicious the food was. From cocktail hour to each course everything was delectable. I still dream about the sea bass. In addition the grilled cheese station was an amazing late night snack. The white-glove service is impressive. It was really cool to watch each table be served! Our coordinator, Erin Blake, made wedding planning a breeze from start to finish. Throughout the twelve months we worked with Erin was professional, attentive, responsive, and detail oriented. She was always accessible via email and made the time to speak on the phone or in person whenever I requested. We didn’t utilize a wedding planner she was so good, and it was clear she genuinely cared that our day was organized and everything we wanted it to be. I couldn’t be more thankful to have worked with her! Thank you to all of the Wentworth staff, especially Erin and our banquet manager, for taking such wonderful care of us, our family and friends and making it a wedding we'll all remember! We look forward to celebrating anniversaries at the Wentworth for years to come.