Venues / Glen Manor House · Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Glen Manor House Wedding Photos & Film.
Glen Manor House wedding photos and wedding film in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, captured by a Glen Manor House wedding photographer and videographer team that knows the gardens, the river views and the rooms of this 1923 mansion.
TL;DR
Yes, we photograph and film weddings at Glen Manor House (3 Frank Coelho Drive, Portsmouth, RI) as one Newport and Rhode Island wedding photographer and videographer team. This guide covers the gardens, the Sakonnet River views and the mansion's rooms, for up to 175 guests in season. Watch 2 real Glen Manor House wedding films below. Check your date →
Glen Manor House sits at 3 Frank Coelho Drive in Portsmouth, on the banks of the Sakonnet River, a short drive north of Newport. Designed by John Russell Pope after the Petit Trianon at Versailles and finished in 1923, the French chateau-style mansion pairs formal rooms with Italian-inspired gardens laid out by the Olmsted Brothers. Capturing that architecture and river light in Glen Manor House wedding photos and cinema is why we love working here as a Glen Manor House wedding photographer and videographer team.
From a garden ceremony to the last dance at Glen Manor House, we offer Rhode Island wedding photography and Rhode Island wedding films across Portsmouth, Newport and the rest of Rhode Island, separately or together as one coordinated team.
Glen Manor House · At-a-Glance Guide for Couples
- Address: 3 Frank Coelho Drive, Portsmouth, RI 02871 (on the Sakonnet River)
- The House: A 1923 French chateau-style mansion by architect John Russell Pope, modeled on the Petit Trianon at Versailles, with gardens by the Olmsted Brothers
- Guest Capacity (per the venue): Up to 175 guests from mid-May through mid-October; off-season capacity depends on the event
- Event Hours: Any five-hour window between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m., with one function per day
- Catering: Exclusive caterer: Russell Morin Catering & Events
- Photo + Film Studio: New England Wedding Film (combined photo & video collections)
We have filmed at Glen Manor House, and 2 of those Glen Manor House wedding films are on this page. What follows is our behind-the-camera guide to the Portsmouth mansion: how the gardens, the river views and the formal rooms shape Glen Manor House wedding photos and films.
Glen Manor House Wedding Venue: the Mansion, the Gardens & What the Space Demands
The mansion and Glen Manor House wedding capacity
When planning around Glen Manor House wedding capacity, the venue lists a maximum of 175 guests from mid-May through mid-October, with off-season capacity depending on the type of event. The house hosts one function per day, in any five-hour window between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m., so the whole property is yours for the day. Ceremonies can be held at the Manor, and catering is handled exclusively by Russell Morin Catering & Events.
Glen Manor House wedding photos: the gardens and the river
For Glen Manor House wedding photos, the gardens and the view over the Sakonnet River are the anchors of the day. The venue's history describes the original gardens as somewhat Italian in design, with landscaping by the Olmsted Brothers, and the chateau facade makes a formal, symmetrical backdrop for portraits and family photos. We plan portraits between the gardens and the water in the softest light of the afternoon.
Inside the house: chandeliers, tall windows, and a French chateau
Inside, the formal rooms of this 1923 house give us chandeliers, tall windows and soft daylight for getting ready, details and toasts. Because the house was designed after the Petit Trianon, its classical symmetry photographs beautifully. After dark we add directional off-camera lighting so speeches and dances stay bright and natural without losing the warmth of the room.
A short history that adds to the day
Glen Manor House was built for the Taylor family on their Glen Farm estate, later became a school, and today is owned by the Town of Portsmouth and cared for with the Friends of Glen Manor House, a non-profit dedicated to its preservation. Couples who choose it often love that story, and we look for frames that show off the architecture as much as the celebration.
Why Hire One Glen Manor House Wedding Photographer and Videographer Team
At Glen Manor House, a five-hour event window means the ceremony, portraits, cocktail hour and reception all happen close together, while the light moves from bright river light outside to chandeliers inside. A photography team and a separate video team that have never worked together can easily lose time or step into each other's frames.
Hiring one studio for both your Glen Manor House wedding photos and your wedding film means one shared shot list built around the five-hour window, wireless audio planned for an outdoor ceremony and emotional toasts, and one consistent visual story from getting ready through the last dance.
Glen Manor House Wedding Archive
Weddings Filmed & Photographed at Glen Manor House
Every celebration we photograph and film at Glen Manor House becomes part of our Newport & Rhode Island archive.
Glen Manor House Cinema Archive
Wedding Film & Trailer at Glen Manor House
Watch a Rhode Island wedding we filmed at Glen Manor House in Portsmouth: the full wedding film and its short trailer, from getting ready to toasts under the chandeliers.
01 · Signature Backdrop
The Gardens
Italian-inspired gardens by the Olmsted Brothers for ceremonies and portraits.
02 · Signature Backdrop
The Sakonnet River
River views from the banks of the property, in soft light for the whole afternoon.
03 · Signature Backdrop
The 1923 Mansion
A John Russell Pope chateau modeled on the Petit Trianon, for up to 175 guests in season.
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Questions Couples Ask About a Glen Manor House Wedding
Who is a Glen Manor House wedding photographer and videographer?
New England Wedding Film is a Glen Manor House wedding photographer and videographer studio capturing weddings in Portsmouth, Newport and across Rhode Island. Led by a Netflix-credited filmmaker, our team has photographed and filmed 500+ weddings across New England and has 70+ reviews from couples, and 2 of our Glen Manor House wedding films are on this page.
Where are the best spots for Glen Manor House wedding photos?
Our favorite locations for Glen Manor House wedding photos are the gardens, the edge of the property facing the Sakonnet River, and the symmetrical chateau facade. Inside, the chandeliers and tall windows give us beautiful light for getting ready and toasts.
What is the Glen Manor House wedding capacity?
Per the venue's rates and details page, Glen Manor House hosts a maximum of 175 guests from mid-May through mid-October, and capacity for November through April depends on the type of event. Confirm current numbers with the venue for your date.
How long is a Glen Manor House wedding?
The venue rents the house for any five-hour period between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m., and it hosts only one function per day. We plan the photo and film timeline around that window so nothing important gets squeezed.
Can we have our ceremony at Glen Manor House?
Yes. The venue offers ceremonies at the Manor for an additional fee, so couples can have the ceremony and reception in one place. Ask the venue which outdoor and indoor ceremony setups it recommends for your season.
How much does a Glen Manor House wedding cost?
Glen Manor House lists its current rental details on its own rates page and notes that rates change, so check with the venue directly for your date. For our photography and filmmaking collections, reach out with your wedding date.
Who caters weddings at Glen Manor House?
Glen Manor House has an exclusive relationship with Russell Morin Catering & Events for food and beverage, so your caterer comes with the venue. The caterer's planner coordinates rentals and service on the day.
Who designed Glen Manor House?
Per the venue's history page, Glen Manor House was designed by architect John Russell Pope after the Petit Trianon at Versailles and completed in 1923, with landscaping by the Olmsted Brothers. Today it is owned by the Town of Portsmouth.
Can one studio handle both Glen Manor House wedding photography and wedding film?
Yes. Hiring one Glen Manor House wedding photographer and videographer team means your getting ready, a garden ceremony, river-view portraits and your reception in the mansion run on a single coordinated timeline with one unified editorial look.
How do we check availability and book a quick 5-minute call?
Send your wedding date and guest count through our contact page or message us on Instagram to check date availability and schedule a quick 5-minute call.
Official venue details: Glen Manor House rentals and events
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Planning a Wedding at Glen Manor House?
If you are planning a Glen Manor House wedding and looking for a photographer and videographer who already knows the gardens, the river views and the five-hour timeline, we would love to hear about your day. Tell us your date and guest count to check our availability or set up a quick 5-minute call.
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