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Fruitlands Museum is a wedding venue located in Harvard, Massachusetts. Beautifully situated in rural Massachusetts, just a short drive away from Boston, this elegant and charming museum is perfect for private celebrations away from the noise of the big city. The 200-acre property offers picturesque views of the glorious Nashoba River Valley, ideal for post-ceremony photos. With a range of event spaces, couples can transform each area to create the fairytale wedding they’ve always envisioned.

Facilities and Capacity

Fruitlands Museum is an expansive venue, so couples have the opportunity to host the largest and most glamorous of celebrations as well as smaller, more intimate gatherings. The majestic outdoor patio and the tented area is great for wedding receptions that can continue on into the night. Featuring glistening chandeliers, the tent's removable walls allow couples to plan an open-air style event for gorgeous summertime days. The interior and seating arrangements within the tent can be configured in various ways to best suit each couple's preferred design and style. The tent can host up to 192 guests with ample space for a dance floor and live entertainment. Additionally, the Prospect House is located adjacent to the tented patio area and can be used as a quaint bar, catering, and wedding cake area. Other event spaces include the vast lawn space surrounding the museum. Couples can create a beautiful ceremonial event space on the museum’s hill, overlooking the wide and simply breathtaking landscape. This area is brilliant for small celebrations, away from the rest of the property. However, its open space allows couples to get creative and be as extravagant as they wish. Other facilities include a number of fun exhibitions, seasonal craft festivals, and more.

Services Offered

Fruitlands Museum provides couples with multiple event services and rental items to make their planning process run as smoothly and as stress-free as possible. Included in the museum's venue rental package, couples get exclusive and private use of the Prospect House, tented patio, and the adjacent grounds. The tented area comes with many additional amenities, including the use of a dance floor, podium, 110V power source, heating, bistro lighting, tables, and chairs. Other event services include but are not limited to:

  • Bridal suite located in Prospect House
  • Ample on-site parking
  • Catering services
  • Beverage and bar services

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Pricing information

$17,250 starting price $17,250 starting price
$19,000 average price $19,000 average price
Reception
$2,500 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price

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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?

$2,500

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

$2,500

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?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Museum

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

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Chairs

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

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Fruitlands Museum receives rave reviews for their stunning outdoor venue and exceptional service, particularly from coordinator Laura and Fireside Catering. Guests praised the accommodating and attentive staff, delicious food, and beautiful scenery, as well as the seamless communication and organization throughout the planning process. Despite some weather challenges, the venue's rain plan was executed flawlessly, leaving couples and guests thoroughly impressed and recommending Fruitlands Museum for a magical wedding experience.

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Fruitlands Museum receives rave reviews for their stunning outdoor venue and exceptional service, particularly from coordinator Laura and Fireside Catering. Guests praised the accommodating and attentive staff, delicious food, and beautiful scenery, as well as the seamless communication and organization throughout the planning process. Despite some weather challenges, the venue's rain plan was executed flawlessly, leaving couples and guests thoroughly impressed and recommending Fruitlands Museum for a magical wedding experience.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 80 reviews
Google
4.6/5 583 reviews
Doug
Doug Sent on 08/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning views and fantastic full service venue!

We had our wedding at Fruitlands in July 2024 and were blown away by the beauty of the property and are so grateful for the fantastic service provided by Laura and the Fireside Catering staff. Laura’s experience planning weddings was very clear throughout the entire process, and it was so helpful to have someone at the venue to communicate with throughout the planning process and to be there the day of to make sure everything went as planned. We were able to enjoy the day because Laura and her team handled everything, and their attention to detail was apparent and very much appreciated! Fireside has an extensive menu to choose from and the food was delicious - we heard from many guests how much they enjoyed their meals. Also, early in the process Laura provided us with a list of recommended vendors and we exclusively used this list and were very happy with all of the vendors we chose. If you are looking for a full service venue with beautiful scenery and views, then Fruitlands is a great place for your wedding!
Marina
Marina Sent on 01/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue with great staff

We had a beautiful wedding at Fruitlands. A few highlights...
- The location is beautiful - no holds barred. We got lucky and had perfect weather, but also felt that the rain option was significantly better than other outside venues (if it rains, you are under the tent but still have a beautiful view of the valley).
- Tim was great to work with leading up to the venue, super responsive and no detail was too small to follow up on. It made the planning process really pleasant and ensured the day itself went off without a hitch.
- The food was great! All of our guests commented on how good it was, which is an accomplishment since we all know wedding food is not always amazing.
- A lot of nice little touches - the bridal attendant was wonderful and such a nice idea. None of our vendors had any issues setting up (that we know of!) I really loved the inside rooms where the gifts/photos were set up, the dessert was set up, and the side room we used for the ketubah.

In summary - a beautiful venue that has the right balance of professional support and structure but still allows you creativity to make it your day. Highly recommend!
McCall
Mccall Sent on 06/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Natural charm

The coordinator has been lovely to work with. I feel heard and I'm excited for my vision to come to life!
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Absolutely stunning vistas!!!!!!! Spring, Summer.....and oh my gosh Fall (foliage). Truly breathtaking. Phenomenal chef. Cuisine that is special and beautiful and oh so tasty. A fantastic choice for a couple who wants gorgeous photographic memories of their wedding day!

Nick Lamberti Professional Mobile Disc Jockey Nick Lamberti Professional Mobile Disc Jockey Wedding DJs

Wonderful location to perform at and wonderful staff and location !

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One of the most beautiful venues I've ever seen. Set atop a hillside overlooking the Nashua River Valley, Fruitlands Museum provides a breathtaking view and romantic setting for weddings and other events. The venue also includes a large permanent tent complete with chandeliers and removable sides. The caterer is wonderful as well.

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