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Patrick McNamara
Patrick McNamara
Historic New England's Director of Private Events

58 years in business

We speak English

Medium team (11-20 members)

Codman Estate Carriage House and Gardens is a country barn wedding venue in Lincoln, Massachusetts. This beautiful country estate is conveniently located minutes away from Route 95 and Boston. Dorothy Codman originally designed and tented the English country garden on the venue's grounds to provide a beautiful backdrop for your wedding day!

Facilities and Capacity

Couples may host up to 150 wedding guests at Codman Estate Carriage House and Gardens. The main event space was renovated with hosting your wedding in mind. The Carriage House features wood paneling that gives way to a rustic feel. For couples that wish to have their wedding outdoors, there are beautiful formal gardens with marble-columned pergolas covered in flowering vines. A reflecting pool with flowers and classical urns stands nearby as well.

Services Offered

Codman Estate Carriage House offers various event services and event items for couples to choose from when customizing their wedding day. These services include:

  • Bridal suite
  • Cake
  • Setup and cleanup
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Liability insurance
  • Pet friendly
  • Preferred vendors only
  • Tables and chairs
  • Dance floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
  • Lighting
  • Tents
  • Barware, glassware, flatware
  • China
  • Linens

What You'll Love About Codman Estate Carriage House and Gardens

Couples who host their big day here are enchanted by the property's beauty and the attentive, supportive staff. Read through some of their raving reviews to see how they transform wedding dreams into reality.

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FAQ

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?

$1,400

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

$1,400

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

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly

What catering services do you offer?

Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

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Reviews of Codman Estate Carriage House and Gardens

Weddingwire
4.9/5 34 reviews
Google
4.6/5 91 reviews
Bridget
Bridget Sent on 10/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!!

I would say that one of the best things about having your wedding at Codman is that you really just need a very small flowers budget! the venue is so beautiful and charming that you really just need a few bud vases on tables and your bouquets! The site really adds so much natural beauty that adding lots of flowers would take away from its class and simplicity. The people that you deal with for any arrangements are extremely lovely, easy and they really do care about your event and want it to be special! don't hesitate to book your wedding here !!!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 09/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Patrick and the team at Codman went above and beyond!

We felt so blessed to have found the Codman Estate. It is a stunning property which has the feel of an English country estate. It is very private, with so much space to roam around. The Italian Garden was a such a special place for our ceremony. Totally stunning. I can't say enough about how amazing Patrick is- kind, responsive, understanding and very helpful. He was onsite all day during our wedding- always ready to jump in and help. We were thrilled with our day- the weather was perfect for a mostly outdoor wedding, but even if it had rained, Patrick and the team would have made it equally special. Thank you!!
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Alyssa Sent on 09/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly perfect place

We had our wedding here in September 2019. Everything was perfect and the Historic New England staff was so kind and helpful! It’s a bit DIY which takes work but it was worth it to have it all exactly how we wanted. We got married in front of the estate instead of the garden and loved the quintessential New England vibe of it and the amazing carriage house.
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Emily Sent on 09/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Codman Estate was absolutely incredible. The grounds are stunning and the Carriage House was exactly what we were looking for. We held our ceremony under a tree on the property, cocktail hour on the front lawn on the beautiful house, dinner outside on the lawn under the stars, and the reception in the Carriage House. Bill and the Codman team were extremely helpful and accommodating throughout the entire process, and we really liked that we were supporting a great nonprofit as part of our wedding!
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Elizabeth Sent on 09/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We got married mid-July 2015 at the Codman and have nothing but praise!

The location is beautiful - we did our ceremony in the Italian Garden, which is gorgeous. The reception was in the carriage house and under a tent just outside - it was the perfect size for the ~75 people we had.

The grounds are great - there are a ton of places to take really pretty pictures and the lawn is perfect for games!

Bill is phenomonal - he's the reason we booked the venue. He is super communicative and responsive. Any questions we has, he was able to help with. Also, because there are only a few caterer's that you can use with the venue, the logistics between the two were very smooth.
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William Sent on 08/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
This place was the most beautiful setting for our wedding! Our guests cannot stop talking about the beauty of the place! I would definitely book again!
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Katy Sent on 08/10/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Codman Estate was one of the most reasonably priced venues we looked at, and was absolutely gorgeous. Many of our guests remarked on how beautiful the Italian Garden was for the ceremony, and the grounds and carriage house were great for the reception. The staff is extremely easy to work with, and made the entire process run smoothly.
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User1756271 Sent on 08/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Erin and I were recently married at Codman. The grounds (Italian garden, meadow, and carriage house) are just beautiful. We wanted a laid back wedding with as much of the day outdoors as was possible. Codman fit the bill! We had the ceremony in the Italian garden, cocktails/lawn games in the meadow, dinner in the tent, and dancing in the carriage house. The flow of the day was great. We can't recommend this place strongly enough!
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User1708934 Sent on 07/13/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Beauiful venu, GREAT value, amazing staff!
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Carrie-Ann Sent on 07/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We held our wedding at the Codman Estate. The venue was affordable and the location was ideal for our families. Bill (site coordinator) was so helpful, friendly and responsive. The estate was beautiful, all of our guests had a great time.
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Historic New England's Director of Private Events

Professional Network & Endorsements

Cordele Photography Cordele Photography Wedding Photographers

I've worked at the Codman Estate many years and have shot over 20 weddings there. I feel like I am the Codman Estate Photographer. It is an amazing amazing location and has everything clients need. I love it there, and photographically... breath taking!

Irena Mandel Photography Irena Mandel Photography Wedding Photographers

A fantastic venue - a mix of classical and rustic. The house itself is breathtaking, but it pales in comparison to the Italian Garden. There are so many ways to arrange your wedding so that it's uniquely you. I loved shooting this venue and the photos I got of my couple were simply stunning.

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Codman Carriage House and Gardens is a fantastic place to create magical wedding memories. We highly recommend Codman Carriage House and Gardens to host your big day!

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Codman Estate Carriage House and Gardens frequently asked questions

Codman Estate Carriage House and Gardens includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Codman Estate Carriage House and Gardens for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
Codman Estate Carriage House and Gardens offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Codman Estate Carriage House and Gardens offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Codman Estate Carriage House and Gardens offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
Codman Estate Carriage House and Gardens offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Codman Estate Carriage House and Gardens is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value, 4.9 in average response time and 4.7 in flexibility.
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