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Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
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Terrace
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Lake side
Ball room
Ball room
Courtyard
Courtyard
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Terrace1
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Reception area
Reception area
Lakeside Reception Tent
Lakeside Reception Tent
Seasonal Lakeside Cocktail Reception overlooking Cedar Lake
Seasonal Lakeside Cocktail Reception overlooking Cedar Lake
Couple
Couple
Couple and wedding attendant
Couple and wedding attendant
Peaceful outdoor Ceremony Gazebo
Peaceful outdoor Ceremony Gazebo
Our Grand Ballroom is a perfect indoor location for Wedding Receptions.
Our Grand Ballroom is a perfect indoor location for Wedding Receptions.
Outdoor venue
Outdoor venue
Outdoor venue
Outdoor venue
Couple dancing
Couple dancing
Kissing couple
Kissing couple
Reception area
Reception area
Bridal portrait
Bridal portrait
Couple
Couple
Venue fireplace
Venue fireplace
Reception area
Reception area
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
Kissing couple
Kissing couple
Bridal portrait
Bridal portrait
Couple
Couple
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center

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About

Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center is an idyllic hotel wedding venue located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. This waterfront venue provides couples with a charming and cozy wedding setting to host their friends and family. The outdoor ceremony area boasts an incredible backdrop where newlyweds can capture memories of their special day in front of the lake. The venue is within walking distance of many incredible sights and activities. Couples can take a romantic walk to Cedar lake where they can enjoy an evening by the fire pit. The old Sturbridge Village’s living history museum offers a great resource to learn more about the history of the city. Families can also spend time skiing at Wachusett Mountain or enjoy thrill rides and live entertainment at Six Flags New England. Set within its own glorious grounds, the hotel has everything couples may need for the perfect wedding day. The beautiful trees and lake that surround this wedding venue act as a picturesque backdrop for memorable photoshoots and sentimental moments. Evenings can be spent at the outdoor terrace with loved ones, surrounded by breathtaking views and calming sounds.

Facilities and Capacity

Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center is a lakeside resort, perfect for an indoor or outdoor ceremony and reception. This conveniently located resort is set on 15 acres of scenic grounds and offers a Grand Ballroom, Junior Ballroom, and Lakeside Tent. This venue can play host to a variety of wedding styles, from traditional, cultural, civil ceremonies to civil partnerships. Inside, the rooms and suites are all decorated with traditional New England furnishings and modern essentials. The expansive ballroom features low hanging chandeliers, which emit a soft light, lending a warm atmosphere to any gathering. Boasting 35,000 square feet of event space, enhanced by exquisite waterside views, this venue is ideal for both romantic moments and picturesque photoshoots. This venue also offers a fitness room and heated indoor pool allowing guests to relax and pamper themselves before the big day. Guests can delight in traditional Massachusetts scrod and steaks at the Oxhead Tavern, and cap a satisfying day with drinks at our VIP lounge. With a private beach, paddle boats, miniature golf, beach volleyball, horseshoes, and water activities, this hotel is where memories are made.

Services Offered

Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center hopes to ensure that your wedding day is the perfect start to your future together. A range of packages is offered to couples celebrating their wedding day at the grounds. Throughout the planning process, you will have the undivided attention of experienced wedding coordinators and a skilled culinary team. They will be there to help ensure everything is tailored to your tastes. Whether you are choosing from one of the excellent wedding packages or creating something completely bespoke, you will have the wedding you’ve always dreamt of.

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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?

$1,000

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

$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?

$750

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

$500

Which of the following are included in the 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
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Beach
Hotel
Resort
Waterfront

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

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 Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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 Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center

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Gina
Gina Sent on 07/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Wonderful

I had my wedding reception here this past weekend. I also held my rehearsal dinner and morning after breakfast here too. This hotel was so great to work with. Their wedding coordinator Denise was so kind and helpful throughout the whole experience. She gave us her professional opinion but made sure we didn’t get anything we didn’t want.

Even though Covid they did whatever they could to help us. They allowed us to move our date one year later and didn’t charge us extra for it or anything.

The staff was so accommodating right down to the day. We we’re supposed to be under the lakeside tent but due to inclement weather they were able to move our reception to the terraces by the pool. I highly recommend you use the terraces. They are so beautiful and you can get some really nice wedding pictures there. The food they served was phenomenal. I had their oven roasted chicken and it was so juicy and flavorful. I was super impressed.

The rooms themselves were pretty nice. I stayed in the presidential suite and it was awesome. It had a living room, mini kitchenette, two bathrooms and a bedroom with a king sized bed. It was the perfect place for my bridesmaids and I to get ready.

Overall I could not have been happier with our experience.
Warren
Warren Sent on 07/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Secret gem in Central MA. Lake, Pool, perfect for Families

The Sturbridge Host Hotel is a gem, rooms are affordable, you have an indoor pool AND a lake with a private beach on the other. I don't even want to share this place but I only plan on getting married once.
The indoor pool has a mid-centry chique, our wedding was 50's themed / Jetsons and the setting was PERFECT.
Our Wedding director Lise was attentive, adaptive, and always easy to communicate and get a hold of. She worked with us on Friday night activities at the Pub in the atrium of the hotel and the bartender was great. It was place for the non-Rehearsal folks to congregate and having everything under one roof and a pool for the kids (and adults) of the family kept everyone around and gave a sort of Summer Camp Vibe.
THE FOOD: The food we has was exceptional. We had restaurant managers from New York and Boston attend the rehearsal dinner and ceremony and both spoke about the simple, rich, great flavors. Italian Wedding Soup was to die for (said the Italians).
THE PHOTOS: Not for nothing but this place is amazing for Wedding Photos. You have the Lake, The beach on the lake, the multiple verandas, firepits it has it all.
Its near convience, food, coffeeshops, liquor store (sorry an important element, ICE for no other reason).
If you can snag a wedding here with the new owners your going to love it. It's amazing. Also so much parking, a really large hall for events. A Fireplace in the lobby, all under one roof. Its dated but new rooms have all the modern elements its old school in the best possible way.
Loved it! can't speak highly enough about our experience.
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Heather Sent on 07/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I sent an initial email to the Sturbridge Host Hotel in September 2013, looking to get more information about their wedding packages. My husband and I didn't end up getting married there until June 2016.

There were a few staff changes over the course of the time we worked with the hotel, but everybody was always super friendly and willing to work with us to help make sure the day was exactly the way we envisioned it. Rebecca and her staff were SO easy to work with. She sometimes took a day or two to respond to emails, but always apologized and responded back with ALL of the information I'd requested.

The forecast was a little iffy for wedding day, but Rebecca kept me in the loop the entire time and let me be part of the decision making process. We decided to move everything inside at the last minute, but she and her team pulled it off and many of our guests didn't even realize that that was the backup plan! She was there for anything and everything on wedding day - she even ran across the street to pick up lunch for us so that no one's hair got ruined in the rain!

We planned our wedding for much longer than most couples are even engaged, but Rebecca never once made us feel weird about it. She loved that many of our ideas were "offbeat" or otherwise outside the box. Everybody we dealt with the entire weekend was so friendly - one of the servers even went into the kitchen to fill my MOH's water bottle when we couldn't find anything besides a vending machine!

Accommodations-wise, everything was as expected. We LOVED the balcony and had our first married coffee together overlooking the lake. The grass was well maintained and the parking lot was clean. We knew that wedding food would be delicious, but the breakfast buffet was equally satisfying.

We were here several times for other events before the wedding and will DEFINITELY be back again.
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User2563440 Sent on 03/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We had a winter wedding reception at the Sturbridge Host after an off-location wedding ceremony. Working with the staff in the planning phase was pretty worry-free, even with a staff change about a month before the wedding, everything went off without a hitch! We had our cocktail hour in the courtyard and reception in the ballroom which was beautiful. We lucked out with a beautiful day in December and even got gorgeous pictures outside in front of the lake! We really enjoyed the "all inclusive" value of having our wedding at the Host, including the plated meal, champagne toast, the cake cutting, set-up of our personalized wedding decor/centerpieces etc. as well as having our own private suite for our bridal party cocktail hour and for the night of the wedding.
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Elise Sent on 06/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I decided to look at the Host Hotel after 6 different people recommended it to us, and I could not be happier that we ultimately chose to have our wedding here. The hotel offered a beautiful outdoor venue for both our ceremony and reception, as well as our rehearsal dinner and after-party.

Our favorite things about the Host Hotel were that 1) it came with a reception tent to provide shelter from the sun or rain (no extra charge) and had several beautiful indoor rain back-up spaces, 2) it came with an awesome wedding planner, who helped us figure out details we had not even considered, and who stayed nearby throughout our ceremony and reception to help the event go smoothly, 3) it was very flexible in allowing us to change our head count, contract, and even our wedding date when unexpected changes occurred (they even grandfathered us into an old menu that we had chosen but they no longer offered by the time we got married), 4) it didn't lock us into choosing any specific vendors, 5) it was much more affordable than most outdoor venues we had looked at, including state parks, and 6) the catering cost included almost everything--linens, silverware, glassware, champagne, table numbers, a cake cutting knife, decorations, and even centerpieces.

The food was AWESOME (as many of guests raved about), and the outdoor settings for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were beautiful. Throughout the wedding, the wedding planner kept checking in with me to make sure that everything was going smoothly, and helped remind my husband and I what traditional things we were doing in what order (because our brains were jelly by the reception). After the wedding, we had an after-party at a firepit that we had rented outside of our honeymoon suite, which was free on the night of our wedding and had an enormous living room for everyone to hang out in. It was a blast, and was the perfect way to keep the party rolling and unwind a bit following the wedding.
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Danielle Sent on 11/11/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We recently got married at The Host. Kristen and Rebecca were awesome to work with. Very professional and responsive to our every need. We planned on having our wedding outside in the grove, but due to October's unsettled weather, we ended up making the morning of decision to change the location to inside the solarium, which was very beautiful.
The ceremony was perfect. The only thing we found as a challenge was the main aisle was small, but we didn't rehearse at that location, so that may have changed the outcome. The reception was everything I dreamed it would be and more. We had a total of 130 guests and the ballroom was a perfect size where it wasn't too crowded or too much space. The prime rib and stuffed chicken were delicious. (Even better than what we remembered from the tasting!)

Altogether, our wedding was more that what we dreamed it would be. Kristen thought of every little detail and took all of the stress away! We can't thank her enough!
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Danielle Sent on 11/11/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We recently got married at The Host. Kristen and Rebecca were awesome to work with. Very professional and responsive to our every need. We planned on having our wedding outside in the grove, but due to October's unsettled weather, we ended up making the morning of decision to change the location to inside the solarium, which was very beautiful.
The ceremony was perfect. The only thing we found as a challenge was the main aisle was small, but we didn't rehearse at that location, so that may have changed the outcome. The reception was everything I dreamed it would be and more. We had a total of 130 guests and the ballroom was a perfect size where it wasn't too crowded or too much space. The prime rib and stuffed chicken were delicious. (Even better than what we remembered from the tasting!)

Altogether, our wedding was more that what we dreamed it would be. Kristen thought of every little detail and took all of the stress away! We can't thank her enough!
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Sara Sent on 09/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had a wonderful wedding at the Host. Everyone is so helpful and will bend over backwards for whatever you need. We would not have wanted to get married anywhere else. Kristen, the wedding planner, is a dream to work with. She goes above and beyond for any bride. Kristen truly takes pride in her work and it shows! A million thank yous to everyone at the Host for making our day better than we ever imagined!
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User1773923 Sent on 08/20/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We couldn't have asked for a better experience with planning our special day. Working with Kristen and Rebecca was great. They responded to emails promptly and were very easy to work with. The food was great and service was fast and friendly.
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Debbie Sent on 07/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Grand Ballroom is set up so that the parents of bride or groom end up sitting about 15 feet away from the DJ. My grandparents, in their late seventies, were horrified by the loud music blaring in their ears.
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Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center frequently asked questions

Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center 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
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Beach
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
  • Tents
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.6 in value and 4.5 in average response time.
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