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Wedding Specialist
Wedding Specialist

Woman-owned

101 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Nestled in Gardner, Massachusetts, the Colonial Hotel provides couples with a traditional and relaxed wedding venue. A warm and inviting hotel, surrounded by lush woods, this location is designed with contemporary amenities while giving a nod to historical styles. As a result, it boasts romance and charm throughout. This combined with the service provided by their expert staff lends itself to making the venue a top-notch place for hosting wedding festivities.

Facilities and Capacity

The Colonial Hotel possesses the spacious Grand Ballroom which can accommodate up to 400 individuals. Furnished with soft tones and delicate, European-style details, this room provides a sophisticated location for couples to celebrate with their nearest and dearest. Love birds seeking an outdoor venue can avail of the hotel’s heated tent in the courtyard. It is available during the months of May through October and can host up to 300 people. This exterior space continues the elegant design of the rest of the hotel, giving the venue a cohesive feel.

Services Offered

Before your wedding, host your shower, luncheon, or rehearsal dinner at the hotel with their special catering packages. Coordinators can be on hand to help you organize and plan these events in addition to your wedding. With so much guidance, feel at ease as your special day approaches. A maître d' can also be in attendance on your wedding day to help guide guests to where they are supposed to be. At the hotel spa, which is operated by New Outlooks Salon & Spa, you and your wedding party can enjoy group hair and makeup services. Massages are also available, helping you to unwind before or after your wedding. This hotel possesses 112 comfortable suites, with room blocks available. Furnished with a combination of classic and contemporary styles, you and your loved ones can feel at home during your wedding.

Cuisine

Catering services are thorough and plentiful at the Colonial Hotel. Wedding bundles include multi-course meals, hors d’oeuvres options, and a selection of desserts. Entrees range from succulent meats, finely flavored soups, gourmet salads, and more. The Colonial Grille, the hotel’s onsite restaurant, is an ideal location for hosting rehearsal dinners, which also features a bountiful menu to satisfy your loved ones.

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FAQ

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

No

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

Yes

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

$800

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel

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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
November

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The Colonial Hotel is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional staff, particularly Mary and Anya, who are commended for their attentive and proactive service. Guests appreciated the convenience of having everything in one location and the seamless communication throughout the planning process. The venue's beautiful spaces, delicious food, comfortable accommodations, and thoughtfulness in small details were highlighted as key factors that contributed to successful and stress-free wedding experiences. Overall, reviewers highly recommend The Colonial Hotel for weddings.

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The Colonial Hotel is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional staff, particularly Mary and Anya, who are commended for their attentive and proactive service. Guests appreciated the convenience of having everything in one location and the seamless communication throughout the planning process. The venue's beautiful spaces, delicious food, comfortable accommodations, and thoughtfulness in small details were highlighted as key factors that contributed to successful and stress-free wedding experiences. Overall, reviewers highly recommend The Colonial Hotel for weddings.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 114 reviews
Google
4/5 855 reviews
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Courtney Sent on 12/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best weddkng venue especially for a winter wedding

I highly recommend if you are planning a wedding to choose the colonial hotel. Not only is the atmosphere gorgeous and beautiful, but if you are having a winter wedding the staff will set up the venue with all the winter decor. Everyone at my wedding complimented on the hotel and decor all night. The staff that work here are amazing especially my wedding planner Mary and her assistant Emily. During the entire planning process they always got back to me right on time withbany questions or concerns that I had. My first appointment they went over all the different package choices they had for planning a wedding and they were all budget friendly. They set up all the decor I had for the wedding day beautifully. The team is talented, great hospitality, and they seriously want what's best for the married couple on their wedding day. Not only are the staff amazing, the venue itself amazing, but the food was delicious. Everyone at my wedding complimented on the food all night. Again if you are looking for a place to get married chek out the colonial hotel. You won't be disappointed!
Heather
Heather Sent on 07/22/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Mary and the entire staff at the colonial hotel made our wedding experience perfect!!!!!!! When I found out my brotheer was getting deployed before my wedding took place Mary worked with me to find another date so that my brother could attend. The food is awsome, the service was quick and wonderful! The bartenders were great. The rooms was giagantic and the cleaning crew was wonderful! The prices were extremely reasonable, and you get alot for what you pay for!! They made my wedding better than I even imagined it could be. I highly reccomend this venue to anyone who wants a gorgeous wedding in an outdoor setting. There tent is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kimberlee
Kimberlee Sent on 10/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful! Beautiful venue - great staff!

The Colonial Hotel was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. The venue is beautiful - as soon as you pull into the parking lot it looks like you're visiting a castle. They just recently renovated the exterior of the building and it looks magical. The inside of the hotel has nicely updated decor. All the rooms are updated and larger than your average hotel room. The suites we used for getting ready the day of the wedding were amazing! They're huge and even have a Jacuzzi tub which was a nice touch. The staff was amazing, they took care of everything - I didn't have to worry about a single thing. Mary and her team are wedding professionals and could probably run a wedding in their sleep they're so good! The food was spectacular - everyone loved their meals and no one had any complaints! We chose to have our reception in the tent and WOW was it gorgeous. They have beautiful chandeliers and an actual floor so you're not walking on grass. Their packages are affordable and include SO MUCH. Overall I'd say The Colonial was a 10/10 and I would highly recommend them to anyone!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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Colonial Hotel frequently asked questions

Colonial Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Colonial Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Colonial Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
The space offered by Colonial Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
Colonial Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Colonial Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Colonial Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Colonial Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Colonial Hotel is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in professionalism.
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