Shadow Lawn Inn

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. Business status: Active.

Shadow Lawn Inn is a Rothesay NB wedding venue in a historical mansion built in 1870. Its official wedding information presents the Inn as a setting for intimate weddings, with ceremony options inside by the main fireplace or outdoors on the lawn.

For couples planning in the Kennebecasis Valley or near Saint John, the Inn combines event spaces, food and beverage service, and guest-suite accommodation in one property. The details below reflect the Inn’s current official website, reviewed August 10, 2026.

Services and specialization

Shadow Lawn Inn hosts wedding celebrations at its Rothesay property. The official wedding page lists three package categories: A Luncheon Wedding, An Intimate Wedding and A Victorian Wedding. The site does not publish the inclusions, guest counts or rates for those package categories, so couples will need to request the current details directly from the Inn.

Ceremonies may be held indoors in front of the main fireplace or outdoors on the lawn. The stated ceremony set-up includes chairs with an aisle, a signature table with two chairs, and a lectern for the officiant if needed. An officiant is not included.

For the reception, the Inn offers passed or stationed hors d’oeuvres in an event space or the gardens, followed by a three- or four-course dinner. Guests may pre-select a main course from several options. The Inn also states that it has a wine selection and that food and beverage must be supplied by Shadow Lawn Inn, except for a wedding cake if the couple is having one.

• Indoor ceremony option by the main fireplace
• Outdoor ceremony option on the lawn
• Cocktail reception in event spaces or gardens
• Three- or four-course dinner format
• First dance in front of the main foyer; lounge dancing is stated to run until 11:00 p.m.

Service area and who it may suit

The Inn is at 3180 Rothesay Road in Rothesay, New Brunswick. Its official site describes Rothesay as part of the Kennebecasis Valley, a few minutes’ drive east of Saint John. This makes the venue relevant to couples looking within Rothesay, the Valley or the wider Saint John area.

The property may suit couples seeking a smaller-format wedding in a historic inn rather than a large conventional banquet venue. The official homepage says its event spaces accommodate groups from 5 to 50 people. That overall event-space range is useful context, but couples should confirm the capacity and layout available for their chosen wedding package, ceremony style and meal service.

• Rothesay and Kennebecasis Valley couples
• Couples hosting guests from the Saint John area
• Celebrations where a historic-house setting is a priority
• Couples considering an indoor fireplace ceremony or outdoor lawn ceremony

Venue setting and accommodation

The Inn describes itself as an old home rather than a traditional event space, and its wedding page identifies the building as a historical mansion built in 1870. That documented setting is a distinguishing feature for couples who want the ceremony and reception to take place in an inn environment.

For overnight planning, the official meetings page states that the property has nine fully appointed guest suites available for overnight packages. The weddings page does not specify how suites are allocated for a wedding, whether a couple can reserve all suites, or what wedding-night accommodation costs. Those arrangements should be discussed when requesting a proposal.

• Historic mansion setting built in 1870
• Nine guest suites are listed elsewhere on the official site
• On-site suite availability and wedding allocation require confirmation

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A confirmed strength is the flexibility of the ceremony setting: couples can choose the main-fireplace interior or the lawn. Another is the documented in-house food and beverage program, with hors d’oeuvres, plated multi-course dinner options and wine selection described by the Inn. The property also provides a clearly defined location in Rothesay, close to Saint John.

The practical limitation is that important planning details are not published on the wedding page. No current wedding prices, package inclusions, minimum spend, guest-specific capacity, date availability, deposit terms or accessibility information are stated there. The site’s event-space range of 5 to 50 people should not be treated as a guaranteed wedding capacity.

• Confirmed: indoor and outdoor ceremony choices
• Confirmed: Inn-supplied food and beverage for weddings, except a wedding cake
• Confirm: exact capacity, package inclusions, accessibility and rain-plan logistics

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. Shadow Lawn Inn lists wedding package names, but it does not show package prices, ceremony fees, menu pricing, beverage minimums, rental charges or overnight-suite rates on its wedding page.

Ask for a written, dated proposal that identifies the selected package, included food and beverage, taxes and gratuities, any ceremony set-up fee, suite costs, payment schedule and cancellation or postponement terms. Because the Inn states that it supplies wedding food and beverage other than a cake, couples should also ask how that policy applies to specialty desserts, late-night food and any requested bar format.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

• No publicly stated wedding pricing found on the official wedding page
• Request package-specific pricing and all mandatory charges
• Confirm food-and-beverage policy for any exceptions beyond a wedding cake

Contact and booking

Contact Shadow Lawn Inn by phone at +1 (506) 847-7539 or toll-free at +1 (800) 561-4166. The official site also provides suite-reservation and restaurant-reservation paths, while wedding planning should begin with a direct enquiry to confirm an event date and package fit.

When contacting the Inn, share the preferred date, approximate guest count, ceremony preference, reception format and whether on-site suites are of interest. This gives the team the details needed to advise on the appropriate wedding package and event-space availability.

• Address: 3180 Rothesay Road, Rothesay, NB, Canada, E2E 5V7
• Phone: +1 (506) 847-7539
• Toll-free: +1 (800) 561-4166
• Official website: https://shadowlawninn.com/

What couples should confirm

Before booking, confirm that the desired date is available and that the selected wedding package accommodates the final guest count. Ask which indoor space is used for the fireplace ceremony, where the lawn ceremony is positioned, and what weather contingency applies if an outdoor ceremony cannot proceed.

It is also sensible to clarify the complete reception timeline, including cocktail location, dinner service timing, first-dance set-up and the stated 11:00 p.m. lounge-dancing end time. For overnight arrangements, ask about suite inventory, check-in and check-out timing, room-block terms and whether a couple receives any particular suite as part of a wedding booking.

• Wedding-package inclusions and capacity for your format
• Outdoor ceremony weather contingency
• Full cost, payment and cancellation terms
• Accessibility, parking and vendor-arrival arrangements
• Guest-suite availability and booking terms

Continue planning

• Canada Wedding Guide directory
• wedding planning guide

Frequently asked questions

Can a wedding ceremony be held outdoors at Shadow Lawn Inn?

Yes. The Inn states that ceremonies can take place outside on its lawn. It also offers an indoor option in front of the main fireplace; confirm the weather contingency and set-up for your date.

Does Shadow Lawn Inn provide wedding catering?

Yes. Its wedding page says cocktails may include passed or stationed hors d’oeuvres and dinner can be a three- or four-course menu. It also states that all food and beverage must be supplied by the Inn, except for a wedding cake.

How many people can Shadow Lawn Inn host for a wedding?

The official homepage says its event spaces accommodate groups from 5 to 50 people. It does not publish a wedding-specific capacity by package or layout, so confirm the capacity for your planned ceremony and reception.

Are wedding prices available online?

No. Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published on the official wedding page. Contact the Inn for package pricing and any applicable food, beverage, ceremony and suite charges.

Does Shadow Lawn Inn have on-site accommodation?

The official site states that the property has nine fully appointed guest suites for overnight packages. Confirm suite availability, rates and wedding booking arrangements directly with the Inn.

Sources checked

• Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Venue | The Shadow Lawn Inn
• Book Your Reservation | The Shadow Lawn Inn
• Our Meeting Space | The Shadow Lawn Inn

Address: 3180 Rothesay Road, Rothesay, NB, Canada, E2E 5V7

Phone: +1 (506) 847-7539

Website: https://shadowlawninn.com/