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THE CHAROLAIS ROOM | INTIMATE LUXURY WEDDING VENUE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

The Charolais Room at the Bedford Village Inn — a Four Diamond setting for celebrations built around closeness, not capacity.

INTIMATE BY DESIGN

The Charolais Room is Southern New Hampshire’s premier venue for intimate weddings — thoughtfully scaled for celebrations of 40 to 60 guests, with the flexibility to welcome up to 80. A private bar, grand fireplace, dance floor, and access to our outdoor Grand Falls Gardens create a setting that feels closer, warmer, and more personal than a traditional ballroom.

Because your wedding is hosted inside the Bedford Village Inn — a Four Diamond property — your celebration comes with everything a larger venue can’t offer: on-site overnight accommodations for you and your guests, full-service restaurants, and Luxe Salon & Spa, all within steps of your reception. It’s not just a room for the day — it’s a weekend, thoughtfully hosted from arrival to departure.

CEREMONY VENUES

A CEREMONY FOR EVERY SEASON

Outdoor wedding ceremony in Grand Falls Gardens, an intimate wedding venue in Bedford NH

GARDEN SEASON

APRIL – OCTOBER

A ceremony hosted outdoors in our Grand Falls Gardens — surrounded by flowers, stunning landscapes, and a tranquil waterfall.

Indoor winter wedding ceremony before the stone fireplace in the Charolais Room

INN SEASON

NOVEMBER – MARCH

A ceremony held within the Charolais Room, centered before the stone fireplace — a striking backdrop for your winter wedding.

SIMPLY ELEGANT. FULLY CURATED.

Food is often one of the most memorable parts of a wedding celebration.

Our award-winning culinary team creates seasonally inspired menus using exceptional ingredients, paired with attentive service that reflects the Bedford Village Inn’s longstanding reputation for hospitality.

Every Charolais Room wedding is built around two curated packages — Simply Elegant, featuring a New England cheese & crudités display and four passed hors d’oeuvres alongside your first course and entrée, and Intimate Reception, a streamlined first course and entrée experience with hors d’oeuvres enhancements available.

FIND YOUR FIT

IS THE CHAROLAIS ROOM RIGHT FOR YOUR DAY?

A few honest questions to help you picture your celebration here.

YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR…

AN INTIMATE WEDDING

CONSIDER THE GREAT HALL IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR…

A GRAND CELEBRATION

Still deciding? Reach out and we’ll help you plan the right celebration.

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE

VIRTUAL TOUR

Walk the Charolais Room from wherever you are — explore the room layout, private bar, and garden access before you ever step through the door.

THE DETAILS

ROOM SPECIFICATIONS

GUEST CAPACITY

Up to 80 · Best suited to 40–60

ROOM STYLE

Estate-style private event room

RECEPTION LENGTH

5 continuous hours

(4.5 hours with an off-site ceremony)

CEREMONY & RECEPTION

Both hosted on-site

OUTDOOR ACCESS

Grand Falls Gardens

BAR SERVICE

Private bar, in-room

ACCOMMODATIONS

50 rooms & suites

at our Grand Boutique Hotel

AVAILABILITY

Year-round, all four seasons

WHAT’S INCLUDED

COMMON QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A few questions we are commonly asked by couples.

Do you host rehearsal dinners?

Yes — couples who book their wedding at Bedford Village Inn can host a rehearsal dinner or welcome reception on-site, with exclusive promotions for booked couples.

 

Yes, a financial minimum applies and varies by day of the week. Contact our wedding team for current pricing.

From the last weekend of November through the first weekend of January, the Charolais Room features seasonal holiday décor, which cannot be removed or modified for individual events.

 

Yes — birdseed, flower petals (artificial and real), confetti and rice aren’t permitted. Outdoor sparklers are welcome, and candles must have an enclosed flame.

 

Yes, our culinary team can accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies for guests, vendors, and children.

Yes, a dedicated children’s menu is available for guests age 10 and under.

 

Yes — vendors can choose from the couple’s chosen entrees (Pricing is based on entrée cost only (hors d’oeuvres, first course, sparkling wine toast, coffee & tea service are not included) and will be served in a separate room immediately after all guests have been served.

Yes, savory and sweet late-night snack options are available as a menu enhancement.

 

Yes — additional passed hors d’oeuvres, soup or salad courses, and dessert enhancements can all be added beyond the standard package.

Due to space, photo booths and bands (up to 3 members) are available for weddings of 60 guests or fewer — which lines up naturally with the venue’s intimate scale.

Apart from wedding cakes and desserts (provided and delivered by a licensed purveyor), all food and beverage service is provided exclusively by Bedford Village Inn’s culinary team.

Promotions and availability change seasonally — reach out to our wedding team for the latest offers and pricing for your date.

In the case of rain, our couples always have the back up of an indoor ceremony. Our team of staff will set up the interior of the Charolais Room for an indoor ceremony using the fruitwood cross back chairs as the ceremony chairs and parting the pre-set tables to each side of the room. This decision does not need to be made until 2 hours before your planned ceremony start time.

Outside cakes/desserts are only acceptable from licensed bakeries. The BVI cannot serve any desserts that were not made and delivered to the Bedford Village Inn by a licensed facility. For weddings in our Charolais Room there is no cake/dessert service fee.

Still have questions? Reach out and our wedding team will help.

PICTURE YOUR WEDDING DAY HERE

RECOGNITION

AWARD-WINNING NEW HAMPSHIRE WEDDING VENUE

Award badges from The Knot, WeddingWire, PartySlate, and the Union Leader recognizing Bedford Village Inn as a top wedding venue in New Hampshire

Recognized by The Knot, WeddingWire, PartySlate, and the Union Leader as a top New England wedding venue — honored with multiple “Couples’ Choice,” “Bride’s Choice,” and “Best Of” awards.

BEGIN THE CONVERSATION

YOUR INTIMATE WEDDING CELEBRATION STARTS HERE

Share a few details about your celebration and our wedding team will follow up with availability, pricing, and a private tour.