Event planner · Portsmouth & the NH Seacoast
Event planner & coordinator in Portsmouth, NH.
Kaynote Events plans weddings, celebrations, and corporate events in Portsmouth and along the New Hampshire Seacoast, from riverfront ballrooms downtown to oceanside ceremonies in Rye and New Castle.
What I plan on the Seacoast
Weddings & celebrations
Coastal weddings, downtown rehearsal dinners, harbor cruises, showers, and milestone parties, with as much or as little help as you need. Weddings & events →
Corporate events
Team lunches, client dinners, holiday parties, and offsites for Seacoast businesses, handled start to finish with one point of contact. Corporate experiences →
Venues & vendors
Help comparing Seacoast venues, caterers, and rentals for your date, guest count, and budget, plus styling to tie it together. All services →
Know the area
Historic streets, salt air.
Portsmouth blends colonial history, brick-lined streets, and a lively waterfront on the Piscataqua River, with Rye, New Castle, and North Hampton just minutes away for oceanside settings. It’s also right on the Maine border, which makes it an easy gathering point for guests coming from both states.
Seacoast venues worth knowing
The Envio, downtown Portsmouth · A waterfront event center with river views and room for up to 300 guests.
Seacoast Science Center, Rye · Oceanside ceremonies inside Odiorne Point State Park, with the rocky coast as your backdrop.
Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden · A historic house and garden on Market Street, made for classic New England celebrations.
The Hawthorn, West End · Exposed brick and soaring ceilings for a modern, city-style event.
Wentworth by the Sea, New Castle · Grand coastal settings just minutes from downtown.
Isles of Shoals Steamship Co. · Private harbor cruises for rehearsal dinners, showers, and celebrations on the water.
A starting point for your search, not a paid or sponsored list. I’ll help you compare options for your date, guest count, and budget.
Seacoast questions
Planning on the Seacoast, answered.
Do you plan events in Portsmouth and on the Seacoast?
Yes. Kaynote Events plans weddings, celebrations, and corporate events in Portsmouth, Rye, New Castle, North Hampton, Hampton, Dover, Exeter, and across the New Hampshire Seacoast, as part of serving all of New Hampshire and Maine.
Can you plan an oceanfront ceremony?
Yes. The Seacoast has beautiful oceanside spots in Rye, New Castle, and nearby towns. Coastal events come with real considerations, like wind, tides, permits for public spaces, and a weather backup plan, and I’ll make sure all of it is covered so you can just enjoy the view.
Is Portsmouth a good choice if guests are coming from Maine and New Hampshire?
It’s one of the best. Portsmouth sits right on the Maine border with easy highway access and plenty of hotels downtown, which makes it a natural meeting point. I can help with guest room blocks and transportation so everyone arrives easily.
Free printable
Touring Seacoast venues? Bring the checklist.
The free Venue Tour Checklist covers every question to ask before you book, from hidden fees to rain plans, with space for notes on each venue. For the reasons behind each question, read what to ask a wedding venue before booking.
