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Old South Meeting House is a historic wedding venue located in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. The venue, situated among skyscrapers and bustling city life, is a historic landmark where the Boston Tea Party was launched in 1773. Built in 1729, Old South Meeting House offers traditional New England charm with a simple, elegant feel. Much of the building’s interior holds a likeness to its original design and décor, with a modern, polished touch. The venue is ideal for wedding ceremonies, and can also host receptions and engagement parties. The venue’s expert staff will assist in planning and ensuring your event goes smoothly. They are able to recommend vendors, help select New England and tea-themed wedding favors, and provide additional services.

Facilities and Capacity
Old South Meeting House is best fit for wedding ceremonies, accommodating up to 550 guests. 250 guests can be seated on the first floor, with 300 in the balcony. Small wedding receptions of up to 100 guests can also be accommodated.

Services Offered
Old South Meeting House offers a selection of wedding services, including:

  • Bridal suite
  • Event planning
  • Lighting/sound
  • Setup
  • Wheelchair access
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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?

$3,100

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

$6,100

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?

$5,100

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

$2,800

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

Bridal Suite
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Set Up

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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?

Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Decor
Lighting
Photo booth

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December

Reviews of Old South Meeting House

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Kaitlin Sent on 01/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Priceless!

Devon and Kelsey are fantastic! I planned the wedding from Maryland and they made it so easy, enjoyable and fun! The venue is one of a kind, historic and timeless. A perfect venue for the perfect day!
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 06/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

June 2024 Wedding

From start to finish Shkeya did a wonderful job putting everything together for us to make our day special. She accommodated moving the rehearsal to a different day, adjusted our timeline last minute, and ensured the day of was stress free. The venue was perfect and our photos are sure to be stunning. If you have any interest in American history, this is sure to be one of the best venues you could possibly get married in. Highly recommend!
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Jessica Sent on 11/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous, unique venue!

The Old South Meeting House was the perfect venue for our wedding! It is historic and beautiful and our pictures turned out amazing! Working with Devon was fantastic- she was quick to respond and helped us with every request. No complaints- I would highly recommend!
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Kelsey Sent on 10/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We had our small wedding reception at the Old South Meeting House and it was beautiful. Even though it's a large space, it felt very intimate with a small group of people. Autumn was very helpful and knowledgeable in getting everything set up for us, and helped the day run smoothly. The venue was exactly what we were looking for, and we were thrilled with the outcome!
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User2759600 Sent on 09/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Old South Meeting House was a perfect venue for a wedding! Our guests loved visiting such a historic building. The staff there was incredibly organized and helpful and the whole day ran very smoothly.
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Emily Sent on 06/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We loved having our wedding ceremony at the OSMH. The entire process was great, from planning to the ceremony itself. The staff was very helpful and willing to work with us to come up with solutions that worked for both parties. The venue itself it absolutely beautiful - the history, the beautiful interior, everything. We only added two floral arrangements at the front of the venue because we thought the interior was beautiful in itself. We cannot wait to see pictures!

We would highly recommend the OSMH.
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J Sent on 06/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We could not be happier with our decision to hold our ceremony at Old South Meeting House. With so many guests coming from out of town, we were able to given them a wonderful look into historic Boston. Even the local guests were telling us for days afterwards how impressed they were by the beauty and history of the venue!

This place was a great deal for many reasons, including the inherent beauty of the space, which helped us save on decorations and made for beautiful photos. One of the best parts, though, was the inclusion of a day-of wedding coordinator. Lauren was absolutely wonderful to work from start to finish, answering all of our questions quickly and with the knowledge of someone who knows what she's doing. Being able to trust that the OSMH had everything under control was so valuable to us and a huge stress reliever, .since we were planning the wedding from out of town. It's hard to believe we got such an historic, beautiful, well-managed venue for this price!
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User2400352 Sent on 10/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We held our ceremony at the Old South Meeting House (reception up the street at the Omni Parker House) in June of 2015. This was the perfect location for our classic Boston wedding. The building is gorgeous -- 300+ years old, beautiful balcony area above the pews, amazing altar, etc. It's perfect for a wedding because it's set up like a church and has tons of seating. We worked with Lauren to plan the ceremony, and she did a fantastic job. Not only was she responsive by email, but she even met with us a number of times and helped us figure out decorations for the ceremony. The price is right for this venue, and your guests will love it because it's so historic and cozy. A great place for a wedding ceremony!
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Mathilda Sent on 05/31/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We have long known about the OSMH, but it was not until we were about to put down the deposit for our wedding reception venue that we learned we could get married there. We were looking to get married outside of a church but in a place with some community or social significance (rather than a banquet hall). The OSMH fit the bill perfectly. They charge a flat fee to rent the space -- no hidden costs. They do have some time restrictions on when your ceremony can be, because they are a museum during the day. We had no problems working with them and were very happy with the space and how our ceremony ran. They have an on-site events coordinator who can help you work out all the logistics -- she interfaced with our day-of coordinator, and they took care of everything together. They're very willing to work with you to produce the event you want, although it's important to know that because it is a historic building, there are restrictions on decor and people flow through the building. None of these restrictions interfered with what we wanted. We brought in two small floral arrangements and our ceremony programs, and that was it. We are so glad we chose the OSMH for our ceremony.
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Karen Sent on 01/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Old South Meeting House was the most interesting and beautiful venue to hold our ceremony. For a total of $2500, they supplied us with the space for ceremony, a rehearsal the night prior, the sound system, and the theatrical lighting system. I don't know if that is a lot or a bargain since we didn't look anywhere else (my husband is a history buff and we live two blocks from the meeting house), but it felt more than worth the cost. Additionally, I know the money will be used for needed maintenance to the historic site.

Lauren, the coordinator for the meeting house, was great and so responsive. She made everything easy and was as flexible as possible given that we were using a historic site (there are appropriate limitations on candles and such things that might damage the meeting house or interior). On our wedding day, I was astonished at how the lighting effects and minimal decorations I had provided transformed the meeting house in to a completely beautiful ceremony space.
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Awards

16

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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A unique piece of history right in the heart of downtown Boston. The Old South Meeting House is such an amazing space for weddings that will leave your guests talking for years to come. We have catered both wedding ceremonies and reception in this space and they have always been a huge success.

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Old South Meeting House frequently asked questions

Old South Meeting House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set Up
The space offered by Old South Meeting House for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Old South Meeting House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Old South Meeting House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Old South Meeting House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Old South Meeting House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
Old South Meeting House is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.6 in average response time and 4.6 in value.
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