The House of the Seven Gables was all we could have asked for in a wedding venue and more! We began our search for the perfect venue in 2019, and immediately jumped to put down a deposit when we saw the site. Though the pandemic threw a wrench in our plans, Deb was extremely helpful, and we were able to reschedule (twice!), until finally in 2022 we held our reception. Deb and her team were so helpful all night – we did not have our own wedding coordinator, but Deb did everything we could have wanted, from setting up tables, to coordinating vendors, to helping us pack up. All this, plus you get the satisfaction of supporting a local business and historical site. In the end the weather was gorgeous and we had a scenic view out in the ocean, surrounded by beautiful historic architecture.

We were able to snag the very last date in September only a few months before our wedding. The Gables does not host weddings during the madness of October in Salem, so we felt extra lucky to get this date. Booking was simple, and Deb easy to work with. She liaised with vendors as they arrived, kept the parking enforcement at bay during load in, and stayed throughout the night to ensure a smooth event at the Gables. We were able to use the Hooper-Hathaway House (originally built in the 1600s!) as a bridal ready room and bathroom, which was amazing. The site is exquisite for any event, and we would suggest, if booking a tent, that you get the clear one to take in the beautiful views of the water. Our guests raved about the venue, and we agree that it could not have been more perfect.

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the cancellation of my destination wedding. Our respective families did not feel comfortable with traveling but still insisted on a wedding prior to any makeup plans we made in relation to travel date. We met with the House of Seven Gables representative, Deb Costa, who was very understanding of the situation and helped us with a new plan. In seven weeks we planned and held a COVID friendly family only "Micromony". Deb was very responsive to the many needs and question I had during such a short time frame. The Venue is beautiful and extremely well kept. We could not have been happier with this second plan and our families loved the venue as well. I am very grateful to have found such a nice venue last minute and would highly recommend to those looking for future events.