Providence Public Library Wedding

Location: 225 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903

Providence Public Library is one of the most beautiful majestic venue in Rhode Island. The architecture and history of the building provide a stunning backdrop for your wedding photos. The library staff are experts at helping make your big day perfect. Plus, the library offers all sorts of amazing perks for couples getting married there, like free parking, gorgeous formal photography locations and use of the meeting rooms for receptions. If you’re looking for an elegant location to tie the knot, the Providence Public Library should be at the top of your list!

ABOUT PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Providence Public Library offers a magnificent event space, accessible through their historic Washington Street entrance. Built in 1878 and still largely original to this day with its Italianate architecture tracing back centuries before it was even constructed! The architecture of the library is a direct descendant of libraries like Venice’s Sansovino and Paris’ Libraire de Ste. Genevieve, dating all the way back to Italy during Renaissance times

The grandiose entryway is not just impressive for what you find inside; many people come from all around New England simply because they can’t help themselves when faced by such beauty.

HOW MUCH IS A PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY WEDDING?

When you are looking for a place to have your wedding, it can be hard finding one that is perfect. However with so many options in Providence and all different kinds of events happening at the library every day- we’re sure there’s something suitable! The rental fee ranges from $2000 – 5500 depending on what date(s) are desired. Additional fees apply if using larger extracurricular spaces like The Rhode Island Room which comes standard within their package deals starting around an additional $1500 per event

PPL has a wide range of pricing options available to suit your budget. If you’re looking for the most bang-for-your buck, they’ve got it! They’ll work with any date and provide high quality food at an affordable price point so that no matter what kind or size event this is in regards to wedding celebrations.

HOW MANY WEDDING GUESTS CAN THE PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY HOLD?

The Providence Public Library is more than happy to make your wedding day as memorable and grandiose for you both. With several event spaces, the venue can accommodate up to 250 guests in order to have an unforgettable experience with all of them!

WHAT ARE THE WEDDING CEREMONY SPACE OPTIONS AT PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY?

Grand Hall

Your guests will be in awe when they walk into the Grand Hall. The ceiling is so high that it feels like you could fly up to heaven and escape all your problems! And don’t forget about those dramatic windows with their beautiful light pouring through them – just what every hall should have. The marble flooring sets a perfect stage for any event, like grand weddings- whatever brings people together deserves this type of elegant setting where friends can celebrate without interruption from outside forces or duties at hand.

The Grand Hall is a perfect space for hosting your wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. With its original marble mosaic tile floor, an Atrium with a sweetheart staircase that was inspired by the grandeur of France’s Palace of Versailles (18th century), as well as heating and air conditioning systems–the stately room can’t be missed in any venue!

Ship Room

The Ship Room is a nautically-themed space with custom glass fronted cabinets and ornate detailing. The Brownell Collection of Atlantic Coast ship models are on display, showcasing items from the Providence Public Library Special Collections that date back to 1872 when it opened its doors as a subscription library facility.

Garden Courtyard

The Indoor Garden Courtyard provides guests with a breathtaking setting in the heart of downtown, reminiscent to 19th century classical European estate gardens. Notable features include marble floors and fountains that make it feel like you’re walking through elegance personified! This sunken courtyard is perfect for cocktail hour or dancing – not too big so as be overwhelming but spacious enough where everyone can have their own space while still feeling connected at all times.

Rhode Island Room

When you need a space to host an elegant, formal event that doesn’t require anything too extravagant but still wants your guests feeling like they’re in style – look no further than the Library’s Rhode Island Room. Offering eight original wooden tables and library lamps for each table with dining chairs is just one way this room brings out its own unique feel of elegance.

WHAT HOTEL SHOULD I GET READY IN FOR MY PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY WEDDING?

Hotel Providence, 139 Mathewson St., Providence, RI 02903 401-861-8000

Omni Providence, One West Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903 888-990-7805

The Graduate, 11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903 (401) 421-0700

WHAT FACILITIES AND AMENITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Amenities

• Wedding planning services
• Dance floor
• Tables and chairs provided
• Linens, silverware, glassware provided
• Complimentary bridal suite
• No kitchen

Restrictions

• All food and beverage handled by venue
• Food & beverage minimum
• No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.
• Exclusive caterer for venue
• Amplified music OK indoors only
• Smoking outside only
• Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer
• Music must end by midnight
• LED candles only

WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE AT PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY

• Coat Check / Doorman Service
• Onsite Security Guard
• Onsite Event Cleaning Services
• Onsite PPL Facility Manager
• Tables – Dinner Tables (round or rectangular), Cocktail Tables, Bar/Vendor/Food Station Tables
• Chairs – Walnut Chiavari Ballroom Chairs
• Baby Grand Piano
• ADA Accessibility
• Newlywed Suite including 2-hours of advanced access

WHO IS THE CATERER FOR PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY WEDDINGS?

Russell Morin Catering and Events

“With over 100 years of experience, we have been trusted to consistently wow guests at the most breathtaking weddings, fabulous galas, and lively cocktail parties. Our culinary creativity, flawless execution, and superior service have earned us the title of exclusive caterer at downtown Providence Public Library. We would be honored to help bring your vision to life!

We will delight your guests with a creative and thoughtful menu that matches your event’s vibe, and make sure that every detail is accounted for, from cocktail hour through dessert.”

WHAT PARKING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR MY PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY WEDDING GUESTS?

The lack of on-site parking makes it difficult for people who are not staying at the hotel to park close by. The best way around this problem would be if you used some sort valet or shuttle service, which will be coordinated through your Russell Morin Planning Coordinator!

WHERE CAN MY WEDDING GUESTS STAY BEFORE OR AFTER MY WEDDING?

Hotel Providence, 139 Mathewson St., Providence, RI 02903 401-861-8000

Omni Providence, One West Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903 888-990-7805

The Graduate, 11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903 (401) 421-0700

WHAT ARE SOME RECENT REVIEWS FROM COUPLES WHO HAVE GOTTEN MARRIED AT PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY?

“We knew this was our venue the minute we saw pictures. The venue is so incredibly classic without looking too high-brow. We were having such a hard time finding a majestic wedding rental venue without it being a manor in the middle of nowhere. The venue is right in the middle of Providence, which made it so easy for our guests to travel and find accommodations! part of the library was under construction when we were getting married (the other side of the building), but it really didn’t affect us at all. The space itself is great — there is a top level for your ceremony, and lower area for dancing, and a separate room for eating dinner. I was nervous about it but it worked REALLy well. It kept people on the dance floor! To top it off, the caterer/event management – Russell Morins were AMAZING.

About Russell Morin: Below is an excerpt from the email I wrote to Ardriana, our event manager at Providence Public Library and our day-of-coordinator. I wrote this only 2 days after our wedding, which fully describes how appreciative we were for the entire Russell Morin team. The venue (Providence Public Library) was absolutely gorgeous. Most importantly, Ardriana was available to answer questions whenever I had them (and I had plenty!!). They made the process so incredibly easy, and the day of felt like such a breeze because they are absolute professionals and experts at making weddings amazing. Ardriana and all of Russell Morin so thoughtful in helping us with some small pieces of our wedding — for example, I asked if they had a specific thing that I hadn’t seen on the menu but I knew my parents and family would like…and they came back and said they could do it?!! Or helping us with our vegan guests, figuring out dress changes (I changed into a traditional Chinese qipao in the the reception), and…everything. We cannot recommend them enough. Also so many people were obsessed with their food — SEVERAL people texted me how good the chicken was. Nobody compliments chicken unless it’s actually amazing. Which it was. “We’ve already expressed this, but again, thank you (and the staff) so so much for making this our picture perfect wedding. You made the entire process so easy and enjoyable for us and you made our wedding day so seamless, special, and wonderful. Absolutely everything was perfect — the cake! The lighting! Getting us when we were scheduled to do something! And people RAVED about the food — I’ve never heard anybody talk about chicken so earnestly. We knew the venue was beautiful but didn’t know how even more beautiful it’d be for our own wedding. I really don’t know how I could have planned a wedding without Morins and I will sing high praises of your team and the venue for my whole life.”

-Karina

“If you’re considering booking the PPL for your wedding, just do it! We got so many compliments on how beautiful and unique our venue is. Everything flowed perfectly from wedding ceremonies to cocktail hour to reception. Most importantly, what we didn’t realize when booking is that by booking the library we received our fairy godmother in Paige. Paige is absolutely amazing and took so much of the stress of planning our wedding off of us! She gave amazing recommendations, made sure all the food was exactly how we wanted it, worked with us as we made changes and helped us use some of the library’s decor for free. At the end of the night, she made sure everything was packed in our car and ready to go. She wrangled our large family at the rehearsal (no easy task) and made sure my husband and I were attended to our entire wedding night. Paige alone makes booking the library completely worth it, the beautiful venue and amazing food are just icing on the (delicious) cake! Thank you, Paige, for all your help!”

Tori

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 HERE ARE SOME RECENT WEDDINGS THAT MY TEAM AND I HAVE PHOTOGRAPHED AT THE PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY: