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Your Love Story Deserves a Historic Celebration at Gore Place.

Gore Place is the historic estate located on the Waltham/Watertown line in eastern Massachusetts, just nine miles west of downtown Boston. This charming estate boasts class and rustic stylings in an idyllic and peaceful setting. Situated on expertly cared-for farmlands, lawns, and tree groves, this venue offers the ability to design any wedding you want without being tied down by facility constraints. Gore Place is an elegant, pastoral setting for your special day.

Multiple Event Venues for Your Special Day

Gore Place offers natural beauty on this 19th-century estate. Couples are invited to choose from a number of event spaces to host their ceremony and reception gatherings. The lush grounds offer 50 acres of lawns, farmland, and trees that offer up a world of options. You will be invited to prepare for your day in the elegant get-ready suite in the 19th-century Gore Mansion. This private room is an ideal location to rest and relax before walking down the aisle. Walk down the aisle outdoors on the North Lawn near a grove of trees in a fairytale setting. Host your reception indoors in the 1793 Carriage House or outdoors in the seasonal Event Tent. The flexibility of offering indoor or outdoor options makes this venue unique.

Amenities Offered

Gore Place provides a number of event amenities, including tables, chairs, guest WiFi, and ample free parking. To ensure all of your guests have easy access to the property, parking is adjacent to our event venues and all venues are wheelchair accessible. The team can offer tours of the historic 1806 Mansion, a fun and unique activity for you and your loved ones.

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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?

$1,850

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

$1,700

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables
Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
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 Gore Place

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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
19 reviews
93% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.5 out of 5 rating
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Anna L. Sent on 08/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Love the Gore Place!

My husband and I were married at the Gore Place on 8/26/22. We were originally supposed to get married on 8/27/21 but pushed back because of Covid. I'm so happy we were married there. Our reception was inside Carriage House. What a cool place that really transports you back in time. The grounds were beautiful to take places also inside the mansion. A special thanks to Linda Defranco who is nice/sweetest person and worked with us before and the day off. She was able to come up with a way to do the ceremony inside with a thunderstorm approaching. Gore Place is a special place to get married. It's a great spot not too far from Boston, easy for guests to come and enjoy!
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Jay C. Sent on 11/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous wedding venue

The grounds and the carriage house at Gore Place were exactly what we were looking for in a wedding venue. There are a number of areas on the grounds that would have worked for the reception, but we decided to do so in the field in front of the mansion right by the big apple tree. Despite being right off the main road through Waltham the trees and greenery made it feel like we were in a remote countryside estate. The carriage house had the rustic look we were looking for but was still fully functional for everything we needed to hold the reception.
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Marie M. Sent on 11/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Gem in Waltham!

My husband and I got married at Gore Place last weekend and it could not have been more perfect. Our original venue could not hold our wedding as planned and we had to look for a new location to hold a very small ceremony with our immediate family and friends to become legally married. From living in Waltham and passing by the beautiful grounds of Gore Place, we decided to inquire if they would be available to hold our ceremony. We met their wedding coordinator Linda to take a tour of the grounds and could not be more pleased with our experience. Linda was attentive and empathetic towards the current pandemic that is affecting so many weddings this year. She truly understood how brides and grooms are feeling during the pandemic and wanted to help in any way that she could. She gave us a tour of the grounds and the options we would have for our ceremony. Gore Place is so expansive and has multiple different options. Given that our wedding was in late October, we had no idea what we would be dealing with for weather, not to mention the State’s limits on guests, both inside and outside. Gore Place offered three different locations for our ceremony (outside in the field, outside under the tent, and inside the beautiful Carriage House) and we now had three options to help us with weather. We left our meeting with Linda and knew immediately this was the place we wanted to get married.
On our wedding day, Linda was very responsive and there for our every need. She allowed us to take pictures in the mansion, which make for breathtaking photo-opts. Linda was a superb wedding coordinator and she met and exceeded our every expectation. My husband and I would recommend Gore Place and Linda for your wedding as it truly provides a one-of-a-kind experience and especially during the pandemic, it was a ray of sunshine, during our cloudy skies. We are so grateful to have chosen Gore Place and highly recommend for future brides and grooms.

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
Premier Bar Service + Catering Premier Bar Service + Catering Wedding Caterers

We absolutely love working at Gore Place! Not only is it a spectacular oasis near the city, but it is impeccably managed. The staff there really care about their clients and vendors, which makes our job seamless. Clients are always so happy to have booked there, and we are always happy when we have the honor of staffing their events!

Peppers Artful Events Peppers Artful Events Wedding Caterers

Gore place is a lovely venue for weddings and special events. Between their three season tent, magnificent grounds and newly renovated carriage this venue boasts of unique charm and elegance. Marjorie is always a joy to work with she is friendly, helpful, and accommodating.

Sensational Foods Sensational Foods Wedding Caterers

Gore Place has readily become a desirable wedding destination in the Greater Boston area. With the inclusion of the new tent for up to 200 guests and the recent renovations to the Carriage House for smaller receptions; Gore Place is a malleable and well managed facility. As a caterer who works with Gore Place frequently for weddings, we always look forward to working with their very capable staff. Marjorie, the Function Manager, is especially helpful given her wealth of knowledge in regards to the space and her vast experience in event planning. Every wedding we have catered at this venue has gone off without a hitch.

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Gore Place frequently asked questions

Gore Place includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Gore Place for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Gore Place offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Gore Place offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Gore Place offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Gore Place offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Tents
Gore Place is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in average response time, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in quality of service and 4.5 in flexibility.

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