Glen Manor House

We worked with Katie and Don throughout the past year and I have nothing but love for them both! Katie is quick to reply to emails and phone calls and is super organized. She walked us through the ceremony rehearsal and took detailed notes to make sure she had everything correct. On the day of, she was there to line us up and see that guests were seated properly and timely. She kept all of us on time and with a smile and gentle words. Her husband Don took over half way through the reception and was equally as sweet and helpful. The grounds of the Glen are breathtaking and Don takes care of every plant and flower. We splurged on the Glen and we wouldn’t have it any other way! Highly Recommend.

When longtime Rhode Islander's are taken back by the beauty of a place in RI, you know you've discovered a treasure. Glen Manor was our treasure! The venue alone provides for a variety of tastes and styles. If you get perfect weather on your special day (which we did) you will think you are in a fairy tale. The terraces, the garden the Sakonnet River, it is all absolutely perfect! Katie, the caretaker is wonderful. She is experienced, timely and sets the tone for what will be a perfect day for anyone who decides to have their wedding or function at Glen Manor!

An exceptional site! Katie was fantastic making sure the wedding went off smoothly as planned even though she came in late in the process.

The Glen Manor House is a perfect venue for the perfect wedding. The house is beautiful, the grounds are impressive. It is located on the Sakkonet River in Portsmouth, RI and you can have the wedding inside or outside in the garden. We had planned on having ours outdoors but when it rained, the ballroom made a great alternative. Katie Wilkinson was one of my favorite vendors. She responded immediately to almost every email, was flexible, helpful answering questions in a timely manner, and is a super sweet person on top of everything else. When we told our vendors where the wedding was they all responded "Oh Katie is great to work with" and they were right.Tips and things to know about GMH:1. Don't judge the pricing by the website. We had our wedding on a Thursday which saved us $3000 and without giving away too much, Katie gave us some other savings here and there.2. You must bring in an outside caterer...which was our plan anyway.3. There are 3 rooms that you use for the wedding, 2 dining rooms which are open to each other and a ballroom....don't be turned off to this....it promotes movement during the wedding rather than having your guests so stationary and bored at the wedding....along with the terraces, grounds, and beautiful hallway....this really makes the event.4. The upstairs rooms allow for getting ready at the GMH and it is a great opportunity for photos, and family time.5. Book your venue here if you can. It is worth EVERY PENNY!For more info on GMH and pictures see our website at www.michaelandkeri.net.

Amazing place, great service and there is nothing bad to say at all!

The Glen was beautiful! All of our guests loved the venue! Katie was so easy to work with and helped through the planning process. She met with us 2 weeks before the wedding to finalize all details and we were confident she had control of our reception. That made it so easy when our day came because she knew our details and what we wanted. It is more affordable than Newport options but still expensive in my opinion - but definitely worth it!

The Glen was amazing! The woman who runs the events there...Katie is great! She made sure the reception went seamlessly and kept us on time for everything. She truely helped to make our dream come true. Also the Glen has amazing views, an awesome ballroom for dancing, and a covered veranda which is great for pictures if it rains.

Talk about customer service and "knowing your business." Katie Wilkinson--the caretaker and property manager for Glen Manor--is truly unbelievable. She makes even planning seem like an easy process. (She is so good that I actually got two unsolicited, positive reviews about my venue from other vendors that I was in discussions with.) She is no nonsense in the best sense of the moniker and was an incredible resource for me--given that I was planning my wedding from thousands of miles away and did all of my research/planning over the internet. Upon our first discussions, she sent me a CD-Rom showing the grounds and services that Glen Manor offered and a one-sheet of recommended vendors. All of our vendors--except for our piper and photographer--came from her recommended list. And, we were pleased with ALL of the vendors that we worked with. (A very rare sentiment when doing event planning.) We spoke at length by phone and e-mail leading up to the event. She wanted to make sure that she knew exactly what my vision was for the day and communicated all needs to all of the vendors--caterer, florist, A/V, DJ, etc. On the day of, she managed all of the details. ALL of them. My Mom had wanted to find a way to squeeze in a stop by Glen Manor before the ceremony. Katie said that she knew our schedule was tight and to please not create more stress--she had it all under control and that my Mom did not need to bother. My Mom and I are not typically ones to pass on double and triple-checking--especially for an important event like this. But, after all of the planning and communication, we both felt confident in Katie's promises. She made the day 100% stress-free. Neither my Mom nor myself fielded ONE call regarding the details. Katie handled everything flawlessly and if there had been any changes/adjustments, I didn't see or notice anything. I was able to enjoy my wedding day and relax with my guests because of the accountability on Katie's part. She is an invaluable asset to planning a wedding...not to mention, the grounds at Glen Manor are STUNNING and made for wonderful wedding portraits.

Beautiful place! We wanted to be married on or near the water & this was the most reasonably priced place compared to all the venues in Newport. Katie was also great to work with!

Getting married in this beautiful location was perfect. As soon as I pulled into the driveway to see it for the first time, I knew this was the place. We wanted to get married on the site, and the gardens were beautiful, and if it rained the covered alternative they offered was beautiful as well. The property manager was wonderful. Myself and my bridesmaids were allowed the whole upstairs of this beautiful mansion to get ready before the wedding and we were served champagne and crudite. I was surprised at how affordable it was. This was a great location-all around!

Katie was ended up being one of the most important parts of our event. She worked incredibly with all of the other vendors. She was pleasant and organized. The Glen Manor is nicer than some of the mansions on Newport but FAR from the same exhorbitant pricing. A Gorgeous venue in wonderful condition. Right on the river with a beautiful bridge and pier for photos.

My husband and I were married here and although I know we're biased I can't think of a more perfect place to have a wedding. This is another great choice for a unique venue. The best of all worlds is wrapped up into one great site. There's water, gorgeous grounds, a beautiful space for the bride and girls to get ready (if having a ceremony on site), and the reception site itself being a mansion is just stunning. Katie and Don do a fabulous job making sure that you have the best day possible and really guide you during the planning process to ensure a beautiful outcome. It's really is a picture perfect place.