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Price range: $2,600 - $5,400 Price range: $2,600 - $5,400
Couples usually spend $4,000 Couples usually spend $4,000
Reception
$3,500 starting price
Ceremony
$3,000 starting price
Bar service
$27 per person
Reception
$3,500 starting price
Ceremony
$3,000 starting price
Bar service
$27 per person

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Amenities

About

Elegant. Intimate. Extraordinary. Perfect for intimate weddings up to 130.

Think beyond a traditional hotel or banquet hall! Barrington's White House is ready made for your dream wedding. This meticulously restored 1898 mansion in the heart of downtown Barrington is your private "home" for the night -- or the entire weekend!

The Grand Ballroom offers dramatic 16-foot arched ceilings and luxe gold chandeliers and accents. For up to 130 guests to eat, drink, and dance the night away. Perfect for hosting both your ceremony and reception.

For welcome receptions and cocktail hour, consider the home's first floor. Mix and mingle with your guests as you sip fabulous cocktails and nibble your caterer's delicious hors d'oeuvres throughout the flowing formal rooms. The Drawing Room, Dining Room and Fireplace Room are beautifully trimmed with the original oak for stunning photo backdrops. In the summer, your guests can enjoy the sweeping Cape Cod-inspired front porch.

Come early and get ready for your special day with your wedding party before the ceremony in your own private Bridal Suite complete with three oversized, luxurious bathrooms. The expansive suite offers plenty of space to relax and get ready, including a hair and make-up counter for three. And we haven't forgotten the groom and groomsmen. He/They have their own mahogany-inspired Groom's Room on the first floor. Separate floors means you won't meet until your First Look on our Grand Staircase!

You and your guests will feel welcomed and at home. And you'll be the only couple for the night.

Amenities and Services
The mansion provides many upgraded amenties and services for all events and weddings:

  • Upgraded gold Chiavari chairs included (value $9.50 per chair; $1,235 value for 130 chairs)
  • Assorted tables and house furniture for custom configurations
  • Wine Service during dinner and Champagne Toast included in Liquor Package
  • Dance Floor (value $200)
  • Use of Grand Piano, if desired
  • Unparalleled “First Look” and photo opportunities in our elegant mansion or by our beautiful native garden (additional outdoor photo opportunities available at various locations in beautiful Downtown Barrington)
  • Ability to leverage the culinary expertise of our full-service catering partners to fit your tastes and budget (vs. standard banquet fare)
  • Fully-equipped Caterer’s Dream Kitchen (no need for caterers to rent additional equipment)
  • Superior on-site staff and service to meet your guests’ every need
  • Dedicated & experienced event liaison on-site during event
  • Ample parking available; valet service available upon request for an additional fee
  • Pre-wedding consultations on catering, liquor, photography, layout, etc.
  • Extraordinary vendor partner recommendations to make your day flawlessly smooth and seamless


History
Barrington’s White House was built in 1898 and today holds a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. The mansion was once a home to John and Julia Robertson Jr., who entertained dances and Ladies Club meetings in the ballroom. The mansion is the Cultural and Community Center for Barrington, welcoming hundreds of guests weekly for performances, speakers and community events.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$27

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
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Sarah Sent on 04/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

INCREDIBLE wedding venue!

My husband and I saw a few other venue options before touring BWH, and it truly was love at first sight when we walked in. We really wanted a venue that was cozy and welcoming, that didn’t require a lot of decorations (when we first booked this venue we were living out of state, however that changed when we had to postpone due to COVID), and where we could do ceremony/cocktails/reception all in the same venue. BWH checked all of those boxes! We decided on this venue very quickly…and then COVID hit and we had to postpone our wedding a year. There were a few changes in BWH staff during that time, including Mary coming on as the coordinator instead of who we had originally been working with. When I say she (and everyone at BWH) were fantastic during this whole process, it is a huge understatement. Mary was so responsive every step of the way, and really worked hard to make sure our wedding was exactly what we wanted it to be. I am so grateful for her and so glad we were able to work with her! They were also able to honor the pricing from the original contract pre-COVID, which we were really grateful for. All of our guests loved the venue, and it really felt like being in someone’s home during the event (which we loved). I’m so glad we had our wedding at BWH - it was a dream come true!
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Cris G. Sent on 08/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Venue & Service

I cannot say enough about what a perfect venue this was for my niece’s bridal shower. From my first contact to the last minute this was an exceptional experience. The House itself is amazing. It’s traditional beauty remains intact but with all the modern updates you need at the same time; kitchen, restrooms, air conditioning, etc. The thoughtful consideration of the approved vendors made the selection of a caterer an easy task. This led to seamless communication between the two main players in this event. Mary Salvo stepped in as lead about 1/2 way through and we could not have been more pleased with her. Her willingness to accommodate our every need, her energy and enthusiasm were invaluable in the success of our day. It is difficult to meet my expectations and Mary and her team and this venue far exceeded them. Bravo Barrington’s White House!
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Anne B. Sent on 09/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Elegant, beautiful place to have a dream wedding

My wedding was an absolute DREAM because we had it here. Mary Salvo, the coordinator, helped us create the most beautiful wedding. The venue is spectacular and their preferred vendors were top notch. I will treasure our memories of this event. And we had no disappointments, which I'm told is rare.
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Barrington's White House frequently asked questions

Barrington's White House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Barrington's White House includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The bar service starting price at Barrington's White House includes:
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by Barrington's White House for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Barrington's White House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Barrington's White House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Barrington's White House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Barrington's White House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Barrington's White House is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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