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The 228 In Sterling is a private event venue is located on eight gorgeous acres in Sterling, Massachusetts. This space offers everything you need to celebrate a rustic farm-style wedding day celebration. From the rustic barn to the covered patio space, there are plenty of places where you and your loved ones can celebrate one of the most important days of your life.

Facilities and Capacity
The highlight of the 228 In Sterling is the rustic barn, which is equipped with air conditioning and plenty of rustic furnishings that are bound to fulfill all of your barn wedding needs. This indoor hall can accommodate up to 90 of your friends and family and can be transformed to match the style and theme of your celebration. Alternatively, the covered patio space is great for outdoor weddings and can host up to 120 of your guests.

Services Offered
The 228 In Sterling staff provides your big day with ceremony site options, arbors, chair covers, drapery, furniture, lighting, farm tables, tents, china, flatware, glassware, linens, and more. Some of the professional event services that they offer include:

  • Bar services
  • Cake cutting
  • Set up and clean up
  • Event planning
  • Pet-friendly grounds
  • Free Parking
  • Wheelchair accessible grounds
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Outside Cake
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of The 228 In Sterling

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
58 Reviews
96% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
D
Davina D. Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Baby Shower

We just celebrated my daughter's baby shower at the 228. Maria was so helpful in planning her shower. Her attention to detail and the professionalism of her staff were amazing. I would highly recommend the 228 for your next celebration!
S
Shirley M. Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal shower

228 was very helpful and accomodating.
F
Freddy B. Sent on 09/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Freddy and Leanne Wedding day

The 228 in Sterling is a wonderful place to have a wedding with the comfortable atmosphere. Great people who are attentive to all of the guests that come there. The venue is beautiful, and for the event is totally your for the time desire , making your celebration so special. I would and will recommend this venue as the best place to celebrate your wedding.

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
JAM Event DJs JAM Event DJs Wedding DJs

We love working with The 228 Sterling. The staff, managements and owners are the best!

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The 228 In Sterling frequently asked questions

The 228 In Sterling includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The 228 In Sterling includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The 228 In Sterling includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by The 228 In Sterling for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Park
The 228 In Sterling offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The 228 In Sterling offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The 228 In Sterling offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The 228 In Sterling offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
The 228 In Sterling is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.7 in average response time.

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