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The 228 In Sterling

$3k - $4k For 100 Guests
Up to 120 guests
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Pricing Information

These prices are available for the months of May through October. These prices are available for the months of November through April.
Reception
$2,000 starting price
Bar
$5 starting price
Reception
$2,000 starting price
Bar
$5 starting price

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About

The 228 In Sterling is a private event venue is located on eight gorgeous acres in Sterling, Massachusetts. This space offers everything you need to celebrate a rustic farm-style wedding day celebration. From the rustic barn to the covered patio space, there are plenty of places where you and your loved ones can celebrate one of the most important days of your life.

Facilities and Capacity
The highlight of the 228 In Sterling is the rustic barn, which is equipped with air conditioning and plenty of rustic furnishings that are bound to fulfill all of your barn wedding needs. This indoor hall can accommodate up to 90 of your friends and family and can be transformed to match the style and theme of your celebration. Alternatively, the covered patio space is great for outdoor weddings and can host up to 120 of your guests.

Services Offered
The 228 In Sterling staff provides your big day with ceremony site options, arbors, chair covers, drapery, furniture, lighting, farm tables, tents, china, flatware, glassware, linens, and more. Some of the professional event services that they offer include:

  • Bar services
  • Cake cutting
  • Set up and clean up
  • Event planning
  • Pet-friendly grounds
  • Free Parking
  • Wheelchair accessible grounds
  • Woman-owned

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?

$2,000

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

$2,000

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

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

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Park

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?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Outside Cake
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
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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Recommended by 95% of couples
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    Samuel W. Married on 02/11/2023
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    An Amazing Venue

    We originally found The 228 online and knew that we had to go see. (Although we knew that it was the place we wanted just from the pictures.)

    Maria and Sharon were very accommodating since day one. They worked with us all the way through. Such as deciding color schemes, decorations, vendors and planning.

    For the venue, it is a beautiful red barn with eye catching wooden interior and a high ceiling. We also used their main stairs and gazebo for some amazing pictures. They have plenty of parking for you and your guests. (We had about 60 guests). There is also a ramp on the side of the barn for handicapped guests.

    As the groom, me and my groomsman enjoyed the firepit at night the most. My wife fell in love with their large farmhouse tables.

    My family went through many unfortunate events in the past year and The 228 helped us pick our family up and have a beautiful night of celebration.

    We highly recommend looking into The 228 for your next venue!
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    Jennifer M. Married on 11/07/2022
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    We could not be more grateful to the staff of the 228!!

    We are so lucky to have found this gem of a venue!! I can't thank them enough-their personal approach to our details, their advice and absolute professional execution come our day by far exceeds the norm. Our guests are still talking about it- I STRONGLY suggest this venue for any and all weddings!

    The 228 In Sterling's reply:

    Thank you very much! You were so open to suggestions, well-organized and a great communicator. We appreciate the nice words but it's the partnership between The 228 and a great client that makes the day so successful.
    All the best to you both!
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    Jennifer K. Married on 10/22/2022
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    Knoll Wedding

    I’m beyond happy with my experience at the 228 and with everyone who works there. They helped make my special day perfect.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

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We love working with The 228 Sterling. The staff, managements and owners are the best!

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228 Leominster Road- route 12 access way Sterling, MA, 01564
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The 228 In Sterling frequently asked questions

The 228 In Sterling includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The 228 In Sterling includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The 228 In Sterling includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by The 228 In Sterling for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Park
The 228 In Sterling offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The 228 In Sterling offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The 228 In Sterling offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The 228 In Sterling offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
The 228 In Sterling is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in average response time.

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