The Rotch-Jones-Duff House
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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $800
Guest capacity
Up to 200 seated guests
About this venue
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House, a Greek Revival mansion built in 1834, stands as a prominent landmark in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Located in the prestigious County Street Historic District, the house showcases elegant architectural details like large windows, mahogany doors, and intricate plasterwork. This meticulously preserved home offers a glimpse into the lives of three prominent families who resided here over generations.
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The Rotch-Jones-Duff House
This elegant 19th century estate is a unique setting for your special event.
The one-acre property located in downtown New Bedford includes a historic house and gardens. The 1834 Greek Revival mansion can accommodate smaller events, meetings and photo shoots on a year-round schedule. The tent covered terrace and gardens accommodate all types of celebrations from May through October, including weddings, receptions, private parties, family reunions, business meetings, photo sessions and celebrations of all kinds.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
On site amenities include reception tent, chairs, tables, indoor kitchen facilities for caterers, three restrooms and a dressing room on the terrace level. Catering, music, sound systems, and servingware must be arranged for by the renter. Ask us about our preferred vendors.
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House
This elegant 19th century estate is a unique setting for your special event.
The one-acre property located in downtown New Bedford includes a historic house and gardens. The 1834 Greek Revival mansion can accommodate smaller events, meetings and photo shoots on a year-round schedule. The tent covered terrace and gardens accommodate all types of celebrations from May through October, including weddings, receptions, private parties, family reunions, business meetings, photo sessions and celebrations of all kinds.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
On site amenities include reception tent, chairs, tables, indoor kitchen facilities for caterers, three restrooms and a dressing room on the terrace level. Catering, music, sound systems, and servingware must be arranged for by the renter. Ask us about our preferred vendors.
Available services that can be provided by The Rotch-Jones-Duff House
Services & amenities
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
16 reviews
Unique Hidden Gem
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House was an absolutely perfect venue for our wedding ceremony. Claudio and his team were incredibly communicative and quick to respond to our questions. They were by far one of the best vendors we had in terms of communications and reliability. The quality of their work and overall value was exceptional - the venue was absolutely beautiful and unique, and they even had a great rain backup plan ready to go. We were able to take gorgeous photos both inside the historic home and on the covered porches, and the team coordinated the rain backup plan seamlessly so that our ceremony went off without a hitch. The chairs for our guests were set up under the beautiful tented patio, they put an arch at the end of the aisle for us, and the background was the beautiful garden area. We're so grateful to the Rotch-Jones-Duff House team for making our special day perfect! We would highly recommend this location to other couples looking for a beautiful and unique hidden gem.
Response from vendor•Jan 3, 2025Thank you for the great review Jillian! We appreciate it very much and are happy we could be a part of your special day. Hope to see you and Josh again in the near future- take advantage of that free membership!Picture Perfect
The team at The Rotch-Jones-Duff House was incredibly communicative throughout the entire wedding planning process. They walked us through every detail and were extremely informative, ensuring our special day went off without a hitch. The historic, beautiful, and truly unique venue provided the perfect backdrop for our wedding. The staff went out of their way to help our guests feel welcome and even lent a hand serving. We are so grateful to the Rotch-Jones-Duff House team for helping make our wedding day truly unforgettable.
Response from vendor•Dec 31, 2024Thank you Sue. We are so happy you chose our venue to celebrate your special day. We can't wait to see you both back!Rotch-Jones-Duff House
From the moment we toured the Rotch-Jones-Duff House, the staff provided us with personal, attentive care. They went above and beyond to make our wedding day special, even helping our elderly guests get settled with great care. The venue itself is a historic, grand space that offered amazing value for the price. The staff worked seamlessly with our caterer, assisting with food presentation and clean-up, so we could fully enjoy our celebration. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or more accommodating team to host our wedding.
Response from vendor•Dec 31, 2024Thank you Ed for such a kind review. We are honored to be a part of such a beautiful celebration of love.Best Day Ever
We got married on 9/8/23 and it was the most perfect experience imaginable. Claudio was incredible and we can never thank him enough. We always felt comfortable, communication was always timely and easy, and the location speaks for itself- stunning. We had both our ceremony and reception on site with 90 guests. It was perfection. Having been born and raised in New Bedford, it was that much more special.
Response from vendor•Dec 31, 2024Thank you for the kind words Pilar! We can't wait to see you and Sabrina back again. Happy Holidays!
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