Bedford Event Center

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Guest capacity

Up to 211 seated guests

About this venue

At the Bedford Event Center, you get exclusive access to our sleek modern space—think stunning Grand Ballroom, flexible Terrace Rooms, dreamy Outdoor Botanic Garden, sunny Outdoor Patios, and private dressing suites for the pre-party glow-up. Ceremony, reception, or both? Totally your call. Our open vendor policy means you can choose or let us suggest our awesome preferred caterers and design custom drink packages to keep the vibes going strong. Out-of-town guests will love how close we are to MHT and BOS airports (plus plenty of nearby hotels). Capacity checks out at 286 indoors, with seating for 211 in the Grand Ballroom. Let’s make your day amazing!!!

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-211

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
379 S River Rd, Bedford, NH 03110

Our event spaces

Bedford Event Center Main Hall

Bedford Event Center has a classically elegant Main Hall which is perfect for any event. Also offers many different lighting options for all events. We have a great amount of freedom and flexibility to completely personalize weddings by allowing couples to provide their own wedding planners and vendors if they choose so, however, we are here for you and your guests and would be happy to have the full responsibility of planning your day.

Bedford Event Center Main Hall

Bedford Event Center has a classically elegant Main Hall which is perfect for any event. Also offers many different lighting options for all events. We have a great amount of freedom and flexibility to completely personalize weddings by allowing couples to provide their own wedding planners and vendors if they choose so, however, we are here for you and your guests and would be happy to have the full responsibility of planning your day.

Available services that can be provided by Bedford Event Center

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Shuttle
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Linens

Bedford Event Center menu options

$15-40 per guest

Lighthouse Local Catering (open catering, no in-house caterer)

  • Premium shelf
  • Wedding cake
  • Plated desserts
  • Cocktail hour
  • Dessert station
  • Coffee station
  • A la carte items
  • Buffet dinner
  • View our website to see our preferred list of catering options!
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Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

30 reviews

  • I

    Irene

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 20, 2026

    Highly Recommend

    "Thank you to the entire team for being attentive and a pleasure to work with. They had many vendors to choose from as well as cocktail options to fit all needs. I would highly recommend them for any type of gathering as they take care of so many details and would not hesitate to schedule another event with them." - Irene

  • B

    Brooke

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 13, 2026

    Wedding Review

    "The moment we found the Bedford Event Center online, we knew we had found our wedding reception venue. The staff, especially Kathleen and Christine, were extremely helpful throughout the planning process and made the night of our wedding reception truly special. The venue itself is stunning. I had multiple guests compliment us on how beautiful it is. It's also extremely close to multiple hotels and the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, which was extra convenient for our out-of-town guests. We cannot recommend the Bedford Event Center enough!" - Brooke

  • EB

    Erin B.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 5, 2024

    Loved it!

    We had the best experience with the Bedford Event Center. Everyone was so kind, professional, and most importantly, approachable. Communication was clear, costs were discussed upfront and were very reasonable. There were no surprise surcharges that we needed to worry about. They provided and set up linens, tables and chairs, and we could bring in pretty much any caterer/food we wanted. They have fun features like uplighting and the cloud over the ballroom. They worked with us to create a signature drink that was a hit. Not to mention, it’s gorgeous! They’ve done a great job creating a space that can be used for a variety of events. In short, working with the Bedford Event Center was a breeze and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you!

  • RK

    Rajesh Koirala

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jul 4, 2026

    Wonderful hosting place.

  • GM

    George Muir

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jun 6, 2026

    Had a great event. The staff was the best.

Vendors required by Bedford Event Center

Cakes and desserts
Lighthouse Local
Bedford, NH

Preferred vendors of Bedford Event Center

Cakes & desserts
Lighthouse Local
Bedford, NH
Caterer
Artisan Chef Catering
Lowell, MA
Caterer
Celebrations Catering
Manchester, NH
Venue
Hampton Inn & Suites Manchester/Bedford
Bedford, NH
May, June, July, August, September, October, and November
January, February, March, April, and December
No, we provide our own Bar Service.
Yes, plenty of parking.
Yes, our venue is fully accessible for indoor spaces. Our outdoor botanic garden has a sloped gravel path requiring some assistance for those with mobility challenges.
Ceremony Room Leisure Suites (2) Cocktail Area Grand Ballroom Traditional Chandeliers Polyethylene Tables Chiavari Chairs Lanterns Accent Lighting Audiovisual Equipment Stage (Main Ballroom) Set-Up & Take Down Of Tables & Chairs Catering Prep Area Event Coordinator
Your reservation includes nine hours from start to finish, including the time it takes to set up and clean up. Any additional time will be billed at $200 per hour.
All events canceled 6 months or more in advance will receive a credit toward holding another event at the Bedford Event Center originally reserved equal to the amount paid by you toward your event (a "Venue Credit"). Any event canceled within 6 months of the event will not be eligible to receive a Venue Credit, and any amounts paid by you toward your event will be forfeited.
Our venue is located 2.8 miles away from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.