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Lyman Estate

Up to 200 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Anu
Emily
Rachel
Sam
Mariana

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

The Lyman Estate is an elegant wedding venue located in Waltham, Massachusetts. This historic mansion sits on a 37-acre private estate with many options for wedding locations. Not only do they provide many options for locations, but the estate gives exclusive use of the mansion and the grounds for your wedding day. Here, you can celebrate in style and comfort with the knowledge that your special day is just between you and your loved ones. The house was designed in 1793 for shipping merchant Theodore Lyman, and the estate remained in the Lyman family for more than 150 years.

Facilities and Capacity

Lyman Estate can accommodate up to 225 guests. This venue is flexible in its available spaces, which can be used for pre-wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. Their locations include a garden, a covered veranda, a library, a dining room, and historic parlors. A get-ready suite is also available, offering a sophisticated and private space where the to-be-weds can finish their preparations in the company of their nearest and dearest. Parking can be found on-site, adding convenience for those who drive to the event.

Services Offered

The Lyman Estate offers a variety of services to support couples on their big day. This includes assistance with event planning, as well as taking care of setup and cleanup. Chairs and tables are also supplied for events held here.

Location

Lyman Estate is located in Waltham, Massachusetts off of Beaver Street. This venue services the Boston area, inviting couples and their guests to experience the charm of New England.

What You'll Love About The Lyman Estate

The couples adored the charming grounds and stately mansion and were hugely impressed with how helpful and organized the events team was. Check out the estate in all its glory in the photo gallery, and see what past couples have to say in the reviews.

Experience

  • We speak English

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Weddings at this venue

Alison & Charlie's wedding
Alison & Charlie
87 photos
Elyse & Erika's wedding
Elyse & Erika
29 photos
Natalia & Tom's wedding
Natalia & Tom
47 photos

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?

$3,200

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

$1,600

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

No

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Event Planning
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Mansion

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
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

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Reviews of Lyman Estate

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Lyman Estate is a gorgeous historic venue with beautiful grounds and versatile indoor/outdoor spaces, including a greenhouse for photos. Guests praised attentive, professional coordinators who handled planning, vendor coordination, and day-of execution. Events ran smoothly, felt stress-free, and offered excellent value; highly recommended.

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Lyman Estate is a gorgeous historic venue with beautiful grounds and versatile indoor/outdoor spaces, including a greenhouse for photos. Guests praised attentive, professional coordinators who handled planning, vendor coordination, and day-of execution. Events ran smoothly, felt stress-free, and offered excellent value; highly recommended.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 108 reviews
Google
4.6/5 284 reviews
Anu
Anu Sent on 06/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dream location!

This is a beautiful venue both inside and out, at a reasonable price! The greenhouses are amazing, especially if it rains. Nicole was incredibly friendly and responsive, and she was really helpful in planning out the day. She and her coordination team were very competent - we didn’t have anything to worry about on the day of the wedding since they took care of everything! They also worked seamlessly with our vendors. It definitely helps to pick vendors from their recommended list, since they are all professionals who have done weddings at Lyman many times and know Nicole and her team well.
Emily
Emily Sent on 06/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Venue

We had the most amazing wedding at Lyman! The grounds are beautiful, the venue is incredibly convenient to the entire Boston area, and the mansion atmosphere is so elegant. Our guests loved every minute, and not enough can be said about how much Nicole, the venue director and our wedding coordinator, made the evening possible. She is PHENOMENAL and made everything so much easier for us. If you're looking for a wedding venue, or truly a venue for any event, Lyman should be at the top of the list.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 06/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Just perfect

We got married at the Lyman Estate on May 31, 2026. It was perfect in every way. Nicole was super responsive answering questions during the planning process, and she and Melissa helped the wedding run SO smoothly on the actual day. The house is beautiful, the grounds are beautiful, the greenhouse is a great photo backdrop for portraits, and our guests really loved exploring and being in such a cool historical setting. ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND.
Sam
Sam Sent on 05/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

An incredible venue

We had our wedding at the Lyman Estate and got so many compliments on the venue - the photos don't even do it justice. It's a gorgeous place inside and out. Nicole and team made the experience so easy and everyone was incredibly kind and efficient. We wouldn't change a single thing!
Mariana
Mariana Sent on 03/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience at the Lyman estate

We had an amazing experience celebrating our wedding at the Lyman estate. The space itself was beautiful and created the perfect atmosphere for our special day. It was also cool to know that the movie Little Woman was filmed here.

A special thank you to Nicole who coordinated everything and who truly went above and beyond to make sure our day went perfectly. She was incredibly kind, organized, and attentive throughout the entire process. We were especially grateful that she even took some photos for us, which was such a thoughtful touch.

We highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a beautiful place to celebrate and making your day unforgettable.
C
Catherine Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect for our December wedding1

We got married here earlier this month (December) and cannot recommend the Lyman Estate enough, it was perfect! My husband and I both knew right away that this was the wedding venue for us. Aside from the estate itself, Nicole, the venue coordinator, was such a help through the planning process and on the day of our wedding. Our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all took place in the house, which was very manageable for our 50 person guest list. The venue team made everything run very smoothly. They managed vendor check in, run of show for our ceremony, flipping the ballroom from ceremony to reception, to dancing, etc... if we could do it all again, we wouldn't change a thing!
Shelley
Shelley Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue, professional staff, and BEST wedding day!

I am beyond happy my husband and I selected the Lyman Estate for our wedding. The venue is gorgeous, historic, and romantic. There's an extra added bonus of the greenhouses behind the house, which were the perfect setting for our first look and photos.​ Nicole and Melissa are consummate professionals. They anticipated our every need (even before we realized we needed it!) on our wedding day. Everything went smoothly from the planning period to the rehearsal and finally the wedding day with the ceremony and reception. Honestly, on a day that could, in theory, have been stressful and nerve wracking, your staff made everything run so smoothly those feelings didn’t even have a chance to creep in. Nicole and Melissa set up everything from the signs and florals to the guest book and bud vases. They ensured every detail was executed perfectly. They have the wedding planning and execution down to a science, and both are extremely knowledgeable. Nicole especially offered us some sage advice during the night to make sure we were taking time to ourselves in between all of the festivities, which was welcomed guidance. It’s clear that she has a deft touch in making this kind of magic happen. Melissa was on top of everything all night as well and was a champ in making the gears of the event turn like a well oiled machine. Additionally, our guests also were blown away by the venue and the grounds. Truly, we had the best day, and I’m beyond happy we decided to book our wedding at the Lyman Estate.
M
Molly Sent on 09/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect spot for a romantic and whimsical summer wedding

I can't say enough great things about the Lyman Estate and their wonderful team. From the start of the wedding planning process to the actual wedding day, Nicole and her team were responsive, thoughtful and incredibly kind. They answered all of our questions (even the silly ones) promptly and with respect, they kept things on track with all of our vendors, and were frank and honest about the things we needed/didn't need for our event.

On the wedding day I was blown away by how wonderfully and smoothly things were run by the Lyman Estate team. They executed decorations, event timelines and everything else exactly how I had planned/pictured it, and they did it all without adding any stress to the day. I will always be so grateful to them for giving my partner and I that gift on our wedding day.

And, of course, I have to rave about how beautiful the house and grounds are. It's the perfect location for any season really, but it absolutely shined during our summer wedding. The flowers on the grounds were the perfect, simple back drop for our ceremony and all of the grounds made our photos look stunning. If you're planning a wedding here, don't feel like you need to go crazy on decorations, because this venue can stand so beautifully on its own!
Nick
Nick Sent on 08/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Summer Wedding at Lyman Estate

We were blown away with the organization and professionalism of Lyman Estate. The wedding coordinators made everything seamless and helped ensure a stress-free wedding day. We had our wedding in August and the air conditioning inside the mansion was GREAT. The venue itself is gorgeous, elegant, and historical, both inside and outdoors. Would highly recommend for anyone planning a wedding in the Greater Boston area.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 07/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Outdoor Wedding at the Lyman Estate

We had our wedding at the Lyman Estate on a Saturday in June and it was absolutely perfect! We had about 150 guests so we had our ceremony outside between the two dogwood trees, and then tented dinner and dancing. Our cocktail hour was inside the ballroom and on the veranda. From the first meeting with Nicole, we knew the Lyman Estate was the perfect venue for us- unique, full of character and absolutely beautiful. Throughout the entire planning process Nicole was there to answer our questions and provide guidance and advice. We were so stress free the entire time because she helped us find vendors that we were confident in and knew would be amazing!
On the day of our wedding Nicole and Louise were there and helped everything run so smoothly and perfectly down to the tiny little details like helping bridesmaids recurl their hair before the start of the ceremony. They made sure we had everything we needed the entire time, plus all the things we didn’t know we would.
We have gotten so many compliments on our wedding and how amazing it was and how beautiful the venue was. We cannot recommend the Lyman estate enough- the venue speaks for itself and the staff are so attentive, helpful, and make you feel so taken care of and comfortable through the planning process and on the day of!
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Michael Brook Photography Michael Brook Photography Wedding Photographers

The Lyman Estate is among the most charming venues in the Boston area and their event coordinators do an incredible job running things smoothly. One of the times I worked there (the bride was a direct descendent of Theodore Lyman) an unexpected squall rolled into town just before the outdoor ceremony was supposed to begin, the venue had things set up in a tent in no time and the whole event didn't miss a step. They have always done a great job taking care of clients and it's a pleasure photographing weddings there.

CoolCityEntertainment DJ & Uplighting Service CoolCityEntertainment DJ & Uplighting Service Wedding DJs

I recently had the pleasure of being the DJ and MC for a wedding at the Lyman Estate on July 20, 2013. The entire staff at the Lyman was fantastic to work with. The venue itself as a whole offers a variety of options for its customers from being able to have an outdoor ceremony, a cocktail hour on the patio, and dinner either inside our outside. As a DJ, I was very happy to see there was more than ample room inside for dancing and a separate area where guests could take a quick break for coffee and desert. The venue had some recent updates, most notably to the HVAC system which allows for great air conditioning meanwhile maintaining the feel of nostalgia. The building was erected in the 1700's. The venue is conveniently located near Boston and a few major highways and has ample parking. I respectfully and overwhelmingly endorese this venue.

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

Great venue ! I have performed here many times over the years and always been treated with the greatest hospitality ! Thank You ! Great Venue !

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Lyman Estate frequently asked questions

Lyman Estate includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Lyman Estate for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Lyman Estate offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Lyman Estate offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Lyman Estate offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Wifi
Lyman Estate 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, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in flexibility.
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