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Located in Boston, MA, the Boston Public Library is a historic venue that hosts wedding celebrations. Set in the heart of the city, this incredible property offers a truly magical experience for newlyweds-to-be. If you choose to host your day here, you can expect stunning surroundings, a sophisticated ambiance, and delicious cuisine.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Server(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

Describe your venue:

Government Building
Historic Building
Museum

Reviews of The Boston Public Library

Georgie
Georgie Sent on 06/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding experience ever!

The level of execution was phenomenal, and so professional. Our entire family and guest list were impressed and could not stop raving about the night. We received endless compliments on the venue, service, food and drinks. It was truly the best day of our lives!

Sydney and Schuyler made the entire planning process so easy and enjoyable. Our vision was brought to life and made even better than what we could’ve imagined!

Most importantly, their care and attention to us resulted in a stress free event from start to finish. Highly highly recommend to any couple and worth every penny.
Emily
Emily Sent on 05/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An absolute dream

Having our wedding at the BPL was an absolute dream. It is such a stunning, unique, and memorable venue. The Catered Affair is truly top-notch in all respects. Working with them was easy from start to finish.

Our coordinator, Bryanne, was amazing. She was easy to communicate with and you can tell that she has everything under control. I did not have a planner, but did not feel stressed about it because Bryanne is THAT good. She and Schuyler made sure that our wedding day ran smoothly and I did not have to worry about a single thing!

The food is also amazing (we got lots of rave reviews from guests) and the service on wedding night was also remarkable. All dishes were served hot and simultaneously to each guest at a given table. Guests with allergies said that servers were aware and extremely thoughtful. TCA is a well-oiled machine in creating a seamless and luxury environment through their excellent service.

BPL is certainly an expensive venue, but if it is within budget, I could not recommend it more. We heard from many guests that it was one of the best and most memorable weddings they've ever been to.
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 11/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Historic meets ultimate elegance - A review from a wedding photographer

As a wedding photographer, I see lots of crazy things. The good ones are memorable and heartwarming; the bad can be embarrassing and cringe-worthy. But what really gets me excited is when people give their all--whether its a wedding or a corporate event.

As someone who works with couples every weekend on intimate occasions like marriage ceremonies there's nothing more satisfying than knowing that the venue team is amazing. I've photographed at Boston Public Library dozens of times and love it here. I know it's not conventional for photographers to write reviews like this, but I wanted couples to know that there's so much you don't see behind the scenes. BPL's coordinators are always cheering you on, putting out fires that you'll never know about, and always have your best interests in mind. They're kind of unsung heroes.

Just wanted to say, well done, BPL.
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Elena Sent on 10/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dream come true!!!

It was the dream wedding I could not have imagined. The combo of BPL and the Catered Affair is the BEST! Everything was so perfectly organized and coordinated, the food, the atmosphere and everything around it (including the vendors recommended by the team) was absolutely AMAZING... Meghan Cook is the best wedding organizer. We are still over the moon with just how perfect everything went.
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Bailey Sent on 09/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Ceremony

My husband and I had our wedding in the Courtyard at BPL! We did the Picnic Package that was made available to couples who had to cancel their original wedding plans due to COVID. And I am so happy this happened!! We got the last time slot on our original day and were able to have our parents, photographer, and videographer attend. Alyssa at The Catered Affair was our contact at the beginning for logistics and food and was super helpful! We had the Mezze lunchboxes and it was delicious. Ken was our day-of contact and was so amazing!! He allowed us to come in a few minutes early to capture the lighting on the Grand Staircase. Without him, we wouldn’t have captured such gorgeous pictures!! He was super responsive, sweet, and helpful. He was in charge of the music and his playlist was perfect. We’re so happy with the staff, venue, and everything in between. Thank you for turning our last minute wedding into one we couldn’t have ever dreamed of. Thank you!
Margot
Margot Sent on 01/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect Boston venue

The Catered Affair team at the BPL team made our September wedding seamless from start to finish. Working with Bryanne, our coordinator, and the entire Catered Affair team really made our wedding day so enjoyable – we didn’t have to stress about anything. Throughout the year-long planning process, Bryanne was incredibly responsive, informative, and professional; she helped us coordinate with each one of our vendors to create the perfect day. Day of, Bryanne and Emily orchestrated a completely seamless day from the photos prior to our ceremony through the very end of our reception. My favorite part of working with The Catered Affair was the breadth and depth of their knowledge around wedding planning and their high attention to detail – and the amazing food! I honestly cannot think of a more beautiful place to get married in Boston!
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Kathleen Sent on 09/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue and Service

I can't say enough about working with the staff at the Boston Public Library and the Catered Affair. They were always prompt in answering my questions, flexible during the planning process and ensured a smooth and perfect wedding day. It could not have gone better. In addition, the food was delicious and the venue beyond compare. Our wedding was truly a magical event and the guests were in awe of how lovely everything was. I can't thank Meghan Crump, Samantha and Erin enough. They were amazing. It was complete and utter perfection!
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Hannah Sent on 04/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Venue and Staff

The BPL is a dream venue. The Catered Affair staff made everything so easy and beautiful. We had a vegetarian wedding and everyone loved the food!
Rose
Rose Sent on 10/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough positive things about the catered affair. It was always a dream of mine to get married at the Boston Public Library. They made everything seamless and perfect. They were so easy to work with, and made my wedding day absolutely magical.
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Kaitlin Sent on 01/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We worked with Catered Affair to plan our dream wedding at the Boston Public Library. From start to finish, the process with met with ease and enjoyment. Our producer (Erin) and the team met with us multiple times to help us plan details. She and the team aided in every decision we made and truly guided us through everything. Not only were they experts in every aspect of wedding planning, but they truly knew how to capture our vision to personalize our wedding and help it meet our dreams. They truly wanted this day to be perfect for us -- and it was.

The day of the wedding was absolutely flawless. We did not have to worry about any detail as the team was on top of everything and, moreover, they executed everything beautifully. We were even wowed by certain aspects of the day that we didn't expect (for example, we are still hearing from our guests about the incredible dinner service). We could rave more about our experience with Catered Affair at the BPL -- if we could do it over again, we would!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
NST Pictures NST Pictures Wedding Videographers

Very professional and organized. Great vendor to work with at a beautiful venue!

C-Zone Entertainment C-Zone Entertainment Wedding DJs

Performing at 500 events per year, we work with many different caterers. TCA @ the BPL always delivers first class service from small intimate social gatherings to huge corporate events and upscale weddings. They are so on top of their game, all we do is go with the flow of the night and follow their lead. So everything from introductions of a wedding party, to signature moments like toasts, speeches, cake cutting, parent dances, etc...always flow seamlessly. Their clients get to sit back and just enjoy their party. It is truly an honor to be partners with such an amazing company. They even reach out to all their vendors the week of the event to ensure everyone is clear about load in, set up, load out and of course the overall event time line. Their organization is superb and we sincerely appreciate all of their attention to detail. On top of all that, everyone is so friendly and accommodating, we've become good friends with many of their event producers and other staff members. Just a top notch company all around.

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The Boston Public Library frequently asked questions

The Boston Public Library includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The space offered by The Boston Public Library for wedding events is known for:
  • Government Building
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
The Boston Public Library is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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