Owl’s Nest Resort Weddings | NH Mountaintop | Venue Guide
Owl’s Nest Resort, nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, offers a picturesque setting for weddings with sweeping mountain views, elegant indoor and outdoor spaces, and exceptional accommodations for guests. With customizable options for intimate gatherings or grand celebrations, the resort provides a versatile backdrop for every couple’s dream day. Amenities include on-site catering, lodging, and a variety of recreational activities for guests to enjoy. Owl’s Nest is a versatile venue, accommodating a range of budgets while maintaining high-quality service and unforgettable experiences.
How Much does a Wedding at Owl’s Nest Resort Cost?
Pricing for a wedding at Owl’s Nest Resort starts at $12,550, with most couples spending around $17,450, depending on the season, guest count, and package selections. The venue rental fee ranges from $5,500 to $6,000, with an additional $400 to $750 for the ceremony site. Bar packages start at $35 per person, and catering, accommodations, and enhancements will add to the total investment. Owl’s Nest offers a stunning White Mountains backdrop, modern amenities, and a flexible space to create a personalized wedding experience. For a tailored quote, reaching out to their events team directly is the best way to lock in pricing and availability. Looking for a different New Hampshire Wedding Venue? Check out our list of the best wedding venues in New Hampshire.
Why We Love the Owl’s Nest Resort as a Wedding Venue:
Josie and I love Owl’s Nest Resort because it perfectly blends modern luxury with the natural beauty of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. The resort’s aesthetic is clean, elegant, and versatile—offering a bright, airy reception space with floor-to-ceiling windows, vaulted ceilings, and a timeless neutral palette that fits any wedding style. Whether couples want a romantic, garden-inspired celebration or a sleek, modern affair, Owl’s Nest provides the perfect canvas.
The location is another reason we’re huge fans. Nestled in the White Mountains, it gives couples and their guests breathtaking panoramic views while still being easily accessible. It feels like a secluded retreat without being too remote, making it a stress-free choice for a destination-style wedding in New England.
Beyond the aesthetic and location, Owl’s Nest has everything couples need right on-site. From luxurious accommodations—including private homes and guest suites—to a championship golf course, lakeside views, and even a heated pool, it’s designed for a full weekend experience. Couples can host everything from their rehearsal dinner to their farewell brunch without ever leaving the property, making it a seamless and stress-free venue choice.
Why Couples Love Owl’s Nest Resort for their Wedding
Unbeatable White Mountain Views
Few venues in New England can compete with the scenery at Owl’s Nest. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the White Mountains, this venue offers stunning panoramic views that shift with the seasons—lush greenery in summer, fiery foliage in fall, and snow-capped peaks in winter. Whether couples envision an outdoor ceremony framed by mountains or a reception where floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outdoors in, Owl’s Nest ensures that every moment feels like a scene from a postcard.
A Full Weekend Experience
One of the biggest reasons couples choose Owl’s Nest is its ability to transform a single day into a full wedding weekend getaway. With on-site accommodations ranging from private homes to cozy guest suites, couples and their guests can settle in, relax, and truly enjoy the celebration. The resort features a championship golf course (trust me, the course is sick), lakeside lounging, a heated pool, and even fire pits for late-night gatherings, making it the perfect setting for pre-wedding festivities, welcome parties, and post-wedding brunches. It’s a wedding venue that eliminates logistics and travel stress, letting everyone stay in the moment.
Stress-Free Guest Experience
Guest experience is a huge priority for couples, and Owl’s Nest makes it easy. Everything is in one location—ceremony, reception, accommodations, and even late-night drinks around the fire pits. Guests don’t have to worry about transportation, long drives between venues, or last-minute hotel bookings. Instead, they get to enjoy a fully immersive wedding experience, where they can celebrate, relax, and spend time with the couple all weekend long. Plus, with so many on-site activities—golf, swimming, hiking, and dining—there’s something for every guest to enjoy.
Elevated, Laid-Back Atmosphere
Owl’s Nest delivers the perfect balance of refined elegance and relaxed charm. The venue itself is luxurious, with gorgeous event spaces, stunning scenery, and top-tier catering, but it never feels stuffy or overly formal. Couples can have a beautifully elevated wedding without losing the relaxed, joyful energy that makes the day feel fun and unforgettable. Whether it’s a cocktail hour on the terrace, sunset photos by the lake, or a dance party that lasts all night, Owl’s Nest creates an atmosphere that feels both high-end and completely effortless.
A Versatile Space to Fit Any Wedding Style
The LakeHouse venue at Owl’s Nest is designed to be effortlessly stunning yet completely customizable. Its modern, neutral aesthetic acts as the perfect blank slate, whether a couple wants a romantic, floral-filled atmosphere or a sleek, contemporary look. Vaulted ceilings, oversized windows, and natural light create a bright and airy ambiance, while the seamless indoor-outdoor flow allows couples to make the most of both spaces. Whether a couple envisions a soft, candlelit reception or a lively dance party under bistro lights, Owl’s Nest adapts to bring that vision to life.
Our Favorite Venue Feature
For us, the floor-to-ceiling windows and natural light inside the LakeHouse venue are a dream to work with. The bright, neutral interiors mean we can capture clean, natural, and true-to-life tones without battling harsh indoor lighting or color casts. Plus, the seamless indoor-outdoor flow allows us to move effortlessly between golden hour portraits on the lawn, mountain-backed ceremony shots, and dynamic reception coverage—all without disruption.
But beyond the venue itself, what truly makes Owl’s Nest stand out for photography is the stunning variety of backdrops all within walking distance. Couples get a mix of panoramic mountain views, lakeside reflections, golden fields, and modern architecture—giving their gallery depth and variety without needing to leave the property. And when sunset hits? The way the light glows over the mountains is next-level magic.
A Preview of an Owl’s Nest Resort Wedding
See Our Owl’s Nest Resort Wedding Films
Final Thoughts for your Owl’s Nest Resort Wedding
If you’re looking for a wedding venue that combines breathtaking mountain views, a modern yet versatile aesthetic, and a seamless guest experience, Owl’s Nest Resort checks every box. It’s the kind of place where you can **slow down, soak in every moment, and celebrate without stress—**all while surrounded by stunning scenery. With on-site accommodations, a full weekend experience, and a space that works for any style, it’s a venue that makes weddings feel effortless, elevated, and unforgettable.
Our Pro Tip
Having been here before, the blank slate given to you by the Owl’s Nest Resort is one of the cleanest you’ll find in the industry. To really make this venue your own, go all out with florals and signage, to put a lovely custom touch on the venue. We recommend lining the ceremony aisle with florals, and then using these arrangements in your reception space to make the most out of your floral budget!
Hire a Great Wedding Planner
Hiring a great wedding planner is critical to your day, especially when you are hiring multiple top level vendors! Here are some of our favorite planners in the Maine/NH/Seacoast area:
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Take Advantage of Your Outdoor Location
One of the best things about Owl’s Nest is how many gorgeous, diverse locations it offers—all within walking distance. From the mountain-view ceremony site to the lake and modern architecture of the LakeHouse, there are endless options for portraits. We always recommend taking 15-20 minutes during sunset to step away for portraits by the lake or in the open fields—the way the light hits at that time is absolutely worth it!
HAVE FUN!
We know it sounds silly, but the most important thing you can do on your wedding day is have fun. You’ve hired vendors you can trust, let them work at their craft so you can enjoy the best day yet. Josie and I prioritize our couples enjoying themselves on wedding day, because it’s supposed to be a party with your closest friends and family! We want your enjoyment of your wedding to show in your photos and your film, and the best way to do that is to enjoy your day together as husband and wife.
THESE MEMORIES LAST A lifetime.
Josie and I offer something you can’t find everywhere: A wedding photography and videography experience by a husband-and-wife team. We are based in Southern Maine, but travel all over the United States and across the globe to photograph and film weddings for couples who put an emphasis on preserving their wedding day memories. We’d love to have the opportunity to get to know you better and create a package that works best for your wedding and vision! Reach out at the contact form below to get the ball rolling – we can’t wait to chat.
