The Exchange Conference Center is a wedding venue in Boston, Massachusetts. With sweeping views of Boston Harbor, custom culinary options, and impeccable customer service, this venue is dedicated to crafting and coordinating utterly unforgettable weddings.
Facilities and Capacity The Exchange Conference Center offers over 1,400 square feet of possible event space for your wedding that includes the Exchange Hall and McKay Room, the Harbor Terrace, and a second floor area ideal for your cocktail hour. Able to accommodate up to 200 guests, the Exchange Hall boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, a panoramic view of Boston Harbor, and dramatic architectural design. The Harbor Terrace is attached to the Exchange Hall and can be used during the warmer months. This terrace offers unique outdoor space for al fresco dining, cocktail hours, and wedding ceremonies. A variety of meeting rooms are also available for your convenience.
Services Offered The Exchange Conference Center offers experienced event planners who work with couples to craft weddings that reflect your vision, cherished traditions, and cultural nuances. Vendor recommendations and referrals can be provided. All packages include the use of chairs, tables, flatware, glassware, china, and linens. Centerpieces, chair covers, audio equipment, dance floors, drapery, uplighting, furniture, and other general decor can be added to your package if desired. The venue offers the following services:
Get-ready rooms
Setup
Cleanup
Complimentary Parking
Wheelchair accessible
Cuisine The Exchange Conference Center is exclusively catered by East Meets West. With over 25 years of industry experience, the catering company is happy to work with you to create a unique wedding menu inspired by you with fresh, high-quality ingredients that suit your dietary needs. Meals can be served plated or buffet-style, and hors d'oeuvres and stations of your choice are provided during your cocktail hour. Cake cutting service is always provided. Open bar packages are available. A champagne toast can be provided for the newlyweds.
We have not had out wedding yet but The Exchange has been more than helpful with helping us make important decisions regarding our wedding and dinner rehearsal. We had to change our date early on and they were very accommodating.
Sent on 01/05/2020
Lauren
· Married on 10/19/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
True Hidden Gem!
My husband and I wanted a non-traditional wedding and a venue that was different. Through a work cocktail hour (outside on the harbor overlooking the airport and city), I found The Exchange and fell in love immediately with the stunning harbor views, floor to ceiling glass windows, and the 3 story high ceiling. When we got engaged, we toured dozens of venues and none of them stood up to my vision. We toured The Exchange and Ryan was as memorized as I was. From the moment you tour the venue, you are provided an Event Coordinator who then works with you throughout the planning process and is there during the wedding to make sure everything is perfect. We were so lucky to have Alanna assigned to our meeting. She went above and beyond with every aspect of our day, she had excellent ideas to help craft a wedding that was unique to Ryan and I. Alanna added to our vision and was encouraging when we had certain requests or when I changed my mind 100 times. She truly loves what she does and I would highly recommend working with her!!
During our tasting, Alanna made recommendations to enhance our tasting menu and worked with us to change the sauces on some of the meats and added that level of detail that sold us and our parents. We knew our guests would be happy, but boy was I wrong, the food surpassed all our of expectations!! Alanna added a Brussel Sprout salad to the tasting (neither of us like brussels), it turned out to be the best salad we have ever had and we are now obsessed with brussels. It was a unanimous decision and the salad was the first item added to our menu. The food catered by East Meets West is DELICIOUS!!! Our guests keep saying that it was the best wedding food they had. Everything came out perfectly and each steak was cooked to perfection with a nice medium rare/medium center (not well done like in most weddings). East Meets West is creative and spends a lot of attention to the tiniest details on the plate. We loved being able to work with Alanna to craft a unique menu including fun hor d'overs and desserts. There are no shortage of options! During the wedding Alanna made sure that two staff followed us during cocktail hour to make sure Ryan and I had plenty of food to eat.
Not only is The Exchange stunning and the food some of the best we have had, the staff made our experience unforgettable! We highly recommend having your wedding here! True Hidden Gem that won't stay hidden for long!!
Sent on 11/23/2019
Julia W.
· Married on 08/17/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
The views will catch your eye, but the staff will make you stay!
My husband and I cannot recommend the Exchange Conference Center to enough people. We got married in August. We were looking for a space that would accommodate our 200-person guest list and be unique. We found all of this at the Exchange!
We had our ceremony and dancing inside and the cocktail hour and dinner outside. The dinner was under a tent, which was beautiful along the waterfront.
While the venue and views are absolutely gorgeous, the staff is what made our day flawless and allowed us to enjoy every part. I honestly made my venue choice on Lauren’s prompt response time to my first list of questions and her quick proposal. Lauren was fabulous to work with. She answered all my questions. She assisted with our tasting and picking out of linens. She held meetings with us when necessary and when we requested. Lauren communicated with all of our vendors to come up with a comprehensive timeline, which all my vendors complimented. She made me feel like I was the only bride she had in 2019! The day of Lauren, Andrea and the rest of the staff made sure we were taken care of- if there were any problems I had no idea.
East Meets West made choosing the food a challenge with all their wonderful options. The food was amazing. I am still dreaming about the mini fish tacos! I was amazed at the quality and presentation that went into every dish. We also had many food allergies and restrictions that were accommodated.
All in all, we had a great experience and we would do it all over again at the Exchange!
We absolutely love performing at TECC. It has stunning views of Boston Harbor and truly captures the energy of Boston's Seaport district. Whether you are enjoying drinks and apps outside, watching the boats go by, or dancing the night away in the gorgeous ballroom, you can't go wrong. East Meets West Catering takes incredible care of their guests and we're honored to be industry partners with them. It's a seamless reception from start to finish thanks to EMW's expertise and hospitality. Another added bonus is that parking is a breeze and you're in the heart of Boston. Such a unique venue that always delivers!
The Exchange Conference Center frequently asked questions
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at The Exchange Conference Center?
The Exchange Conference Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
Event Planning
Linens
Parking
Tables
At The Exchange Conference Center, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
The Exchange Conference Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
At The Exchange Conference Center, what does the bar service starting price include?
The bar service starting price at The Exchange Conference Center includes:
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
What are the most important characteristics of The Exchange Conference Center in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by The Exchange Conference Center for wedding events is known for:
Historic Building
Waterfront
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at The Exchange Conference Center for wedding events?
The Exchange Conference Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
What kind of wedding events does The Exchange Conference Center offer?
The Exchange Conference Center offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
What services does The Exchange Conference Center offer for wedding events?
The Exchange Conference Center offers the following services for wedding events:
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Lighting / Sound
Set Up
What furniture and decorations does The Exchange Conference Center have available for wedding events?
The Exchange Conference Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Aisle Runners
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
What percentage of users recommend The Exchange Conference Center and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
The Exchange Conference Center is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5.0 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.
