During Splendor of Florence's Sott'Acqua Festival: A Tale of Two Cities Underwater from November…read more9-17, 2024, The Pavilion at Grace Church had a Two Cities Underwater Photo Exhibit. The event is free and open to the public, registration not required. There was a sign on Westminster Street indicating the entrance. The Pavilion at Grace Church exhibited iconic photographs taken by the late Life Magazine photographer David Lees that document the flood in Florence in 1966 and the Providence Journal photos of downtown Providence after Hurricane Carol in 1954. The photographs were dramatic and memorable of each city underwater. There were plenty of space to walk around and take in the photos.

Modern gothic and gorgeous new venue in the center of Providence! Vaulted ceilings, floor to…read moreceiling windows, copper details, and a large fireplace make it unique. Our event comfortably fit 100 people at least, with plenty if room for DJ, photo booth, several catering stations and tables for snacking. Such an intimate and grand atmosphere! It's location is perfect with accommodations within walking distance! The Pavilion itself is attached to Grace Episcopal Church, but doors do separate the spaces for non-religious events. There is also a courtyard, which will serve as a great outdoor space in nicer weather!

The place is lovely. Sits only 50 people, 5 round tables,…read moreno kitchen, just a sink and a fridge. Caterers aren't even to cater properly with the back room provided. Decorations are at a minimum. No leeway for any kind of customization there. No guest can hang outside the venue. But the management is horrible. When you call them they pick up the phone with no greeting or anything. They pick up and say "AHLO?" And sometimes I begin to question if it's franchescas on waterplace that I'm calling. I've scheduled to see the venue after putting my deposit down. Once I got there nobody was there. I called in the rain and nobody picked up. Nobody got back to me in 3 days. Save everyone time and their deposit money. It's $2500. If you pay upfront (which you have to) they reserve the right to keep it regardless of cancellations due to covid or anything else. Was a head ache the whole time. Place is pretty, but unprofessional to work with.

Venue is beautiful, perfect for the shower/exactly what we were looking for aesthetically. CAUTION:…read moreDocument everything discussed with Franchesca and proceed with caution when communicating. For some strange reason she always "means something else." It seems that Franchesca's preference is to talk over the phone rather than providing written responses to emails. During several conversations with myself, mom to be, and mother of the mom to be (all separate conversations), Franchesca gave favorable responses then changed her response about capacity, parking, ADA access, clean up, rentals, etc. (I believe she just needed a booking so she said yes to all of my questions). Franchesca never updated the contract, did not send a fully executed contract, was misleading about parking and ADA access, didn't know how to work her own speaker, told us that the shelves in the fridge couldn't be removed to put the cake inside, and the list goes on. Franchesca also told me that she would not be present during the event but would be in reach if I needed her because she doesn't have an office on-site, which was fine. During set up, her husband introduced himself and said that if I needed anything, his number was on the wall. He didn't leave, in fact, he babysat our event, walking in and out as he pleased. Several people asked who he was because he was very much out of place. At one point I came out of the kitchen and he had a plate of food. Another time, I came out of the kitchen and he was eating a slice of cake. He certainly wasn't there to help because we did absolutely everything (set up, trash, dismantle, speaker, etc.). After we paid in full, Franchesca became difficult to talk to. She kept cutting us (mom to be, myself) off during conversations before we could complete a thought. She also told us that she would clean everything, then decided that she didn't clean and we had to remove our own trash unless we paid her $150 additional for trash removal because she didn't have access to a dumpster. The time allotted wasn't worth the price, especially when her husband lingered like we were in his way (very tacky). Wasn't a comfortable feeling as we felt we were being watched throughout our rental. The shower was gorgeous and all the guests were pleased. My overall experience for the price I paid is about a 4 (1-10 scale).

I went to an event at the Casino, it was really nice and the food and the setup were really well…read moredone. Located in the midst of Roger Williams Park, this building features a brick exterior and verandas adorned with Ionic columns, semi-circular porticos and railings with turned balusters in the, Colonial Revival architectural style of the late nineteenth century. The interior walls of the first floor are constructed of hand-finished wood panels, the original floors are maple, and details such as beveled mirrors and an emerald green tiled fireplace lend a formal and elegant air to the surroundings. Upstairs, the Ballroom was used in the old days for special social events, especially during the '30's and '40's. That is where our event was held and it was a really roomy space. Loved the well kept hardwood floors and the plaster friezes and frescoes of cherubs and musical instruments that adorn the 20-foot ceilings. This grand room, with its birch floors, is painted in warm, rosy tones to evoke a sense of well being, a priority during the "Gay Nineties". At night, it is nicely lit up.

Great venue for a wedding. Loved the 2 level space. Cocktail hour was on the main level and the…read morereception was on the second floor. A Beautiful spot inside and out.

Good luck if the lady picks up your call. Everyone knows that she picks up or calls back if she…read morewants to which is neverrr. Sucks because other than that it's a nice place to hold your event. I guess they don't need the money maybe someone else should take over her "job".

First of all, their venue and rules, we respect that, but we find them rude and condescending…read more We frequently visit many farmers' markets and always take out three small French Bulldogs. This is the first time in years we've been kicked out of one. We drove there from Boston today for the first time, and heard great things about the place and the farmers' market. As we entered the gate, a banner with a picture of dogs was displayed. We drove on the grass and parked at the rear of the farmers' market. We unloaded our dogs. As we walked through the rear corner of the market, the first vendor sold dog treats and toys. We were browsing around, I was minding the dogs while my wife was looking at vegetables. The owner came over and was very rude and condescending, telling me they do not allow dogs, and proceeded to insist that I was a moron for not seeing a sign that said no dogs allowed. However, all I could see was the rear of the sign, and we had not entered the market that way. We promptly left as asked, again, at their place, their rules. I don't have an issue with that; my problem was with the delivery of the message. My wife and I could have sworn that when we looked at the website months ago, we saw that they welcome dogs, but after revisiting the FAQ page, it is clear that they do not. Our apologies for making the mistake.

My daughter was married here this past summer near the water. Everything was so beautiful. The…read moresetting is spectacular, the food was great. Best wedding I have ever gone to. Highly recommend you won't be disappointed.

The Pawtucket Armory is a historic armory building at 172 Exchange Street in Pawtucket. I have…read moreattended several special events and talks throughout the years and the space is ample and well preserved. Being an older building in a busy urban area, parking is a bit of an issue. I wish they had a parking garage built close to it, so people can enjoy the venue and focus on the event, instead of having to deal with parking. One of the major works of William R. Walker & Son, this building was built in 1894-5. Built of red brick with granite and limestone trim, it has a distinctive main block, with crenellated towers at the corners, and is prominently sited near Pawtucket's central business district. From 2005 to 2010, the armory housed the Jacqueline M. Walsh School for the Performing and Visual Arts. It is currently home to the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center. Every holiday season, they have their Holiday Crafts show that draws hundreds. The armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

A beautiful building in a historic section of a beloved town. The Pawtucket Armory is probably my…read moredream venue - high ceilings, glossy wood floors, balconies and endless space. I was here for the first time during the RI Brew Fest. The large interior allowed for many vendors and partons alike. The one drawback is the facilities - bathrooms are an issue here, so with large crowds, that presents quite a problem. Parking, while available, isn't nearly as ample as the space itself, so that's another reason why I've docked it one star. However, I truly love this place and can't wait to host my own event here someday.

As a venue guest, I had an excellent experience here. I can't speak to pricing and value, but I can…read morespeak to ambiance, catering, and staff. The place was built in 1821 and was previously owned by US Senator Nelson B. Aldrich. It is currently a National Historic Landmark and is managed by the Rhode Island Historical Society! You can literally read all about it on Wikipedia. :) As soon as you walk through the outdoor entrance gates into the house, you get that very classy, old-timey feel. There is bright lighting, and the interior design is clearly meant to make you think about the history of the place. It's thoughtful in its design without making you feel that the place is totally antiquated. Most of our event took place outside, and it was a wonderful, fluid place to walk around and socialize. The lawns were well-groomed and lush in the middle of June. I would say we could've had more outdoor seating though! Not sure if they cater with the same companies each time, but the catering food and staff were amazing! We had a selection of pastas for dinner, along with hor d'oeuvres that kept on coming well into the night (lemongrass potstickers, a selection of hard cheeses, and goat cheese flatbread were all delicious, but bacon wrapped scallops were my favorite!). On top of that all, the servers with the catering company were AMAZING. They were so warm and friendly and happy to offer us food. At the end of our event, one of the servers even introduced us to one of the chefs so that we could thank her personally. That was such a sweet gesture! This was a perfect event for our mixer - a beautiful historic building that made us feel classy, with wonderful food and staff. I could see it being a very pretty venue for a smaller wedding or reception as well. Lastly, there was ample parking all along the surrounding side streets, making it a very accessible venue! I very much enjoyed visiting the Aldrich House.

From the owner: The RIHS holds the largest and most important historical collections relating to Rhode Island…read more These collections include some 25,000 objects, 5,000 manuscripts, 100,000 books and printed items, 400,000 photographs and maps, and 9 million feet of motion-picture film. The RIHS owns and maintains the John Brown House Museum, a National Historic Landmark built in 1788; the Aldrich House, also a National Historic Landmark, built in 1822; and the Library. The organization also maintains the Museum of Work and Culture in Woonsocket, a regional history museum devoted to the history of northern Rhode Island. Aldrich House, a historic Federal Period mansion is available as an elegant venue for weddings, receptions, business meetings, and special events. A cozy, 800 square foot ballroom opens out through french doors onto large and beautifully landscaped grounds. Outdoor rentals and wedding photography are considered.