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Located in Boston, Massachusetts, GBH Studios is a unique wedding and events venue open for couples planning their special celebration. The GBH team takes pride in offering this cutting-edge venue as a welcoming alternative to inflexible event spaces. This team strives to serve the public not only through public broadcasting programming but by helping clients achieve their dream experience.

Facilities and Capacity

  • YAWKEY ATRIUM: Our 3,560 square-foot atrium is eminently adaptable and stylish, hosting up to 200 seated guests or 280 standing guests. Windows 24-feet high to the ceiling, flanked by textured metal walls. Complete with television studio level lighting, a 16’W x 9’H projection screen, audio system, and an overhead glass footbridge perfect for photographs.
  • YAWKEY THEATER: The theater's egg-shaped exterior offers truly unique elements for your celebration. This theater offers 200 seats with a superb audio-visual system (including 4k video projection, 25'W x 14'H projection screen, and surround sound with Dolby E deconding). Need to record or livestream? No problem. This space is outfitted with 4 HD remote cameras.
  • CALDERWOOD STUDIO: Our 4,500 square-foot, active television studio featuers a 21-foot-high lighting grid, offering incredible visual opportunities for up to 250 seated guests, 400 audience-style, or 400 standing guests. Combine this space with the Atrium for a buffet or cocktail area for up to 500 guests. This black-box type space presents you with a world of opportunities.
  • FRASER STUDIO: This 1,768 square-foot recording studio with a 28-foot-high ceiling offers a unique and intimate space for your event with a stunning backdrop. Host up to 80 seated guests or 150 standing guests.

Amenities

GBH Studios could be the perfect fit for any of the events tied to your celebration -- whether it's engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, or receptions.

We offer:

  • Parking: We are thrilled to offer FREE PARKING to all of your guests during your event in our Guest Street parking garage. All guests will be able to validate their parking right at the venue.
  • Catering: We have an incredible lists of approved caterers that you can work with that specialize in various cuisine and price points. Because you'll be working with your choice of caterer directly, there are no food and beverage minimums to consider with our venue.
  • Event Staff: At GBH, one of our seasoned Event Producers will be your dedicated contact at GBH throughout your entire process -- from your initial site visit to the big day!
  • Audio-Visual Experts: We work with some of the best of the best in public media. Our production team is top notch, and they are well-experienced when it comes to events, production shoots, and more. They are available to work with you on your audio/visual needs. Or, want to work with an outside vendor? No problem. We're flexible.

GBH is cerainly a venue that offers a wedding experience like no other. We would be thrilled to work with you to make your celebration a smashing success. Email us at events@wgbh.org for more information or to schedule a site visit!

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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?

$5,000

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

$5,000

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?

$5,000

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

$5,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Parking

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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?

Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Outside Cake

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August
December

Reviews of WGBH Studios

C
Cuisine Sent on 04/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden Gem

WGBH is a hidden gem for a Boston wedding. From a winter wonderland to black tie elegance to a spring fling the space can be customized in so many ways. It is a cool local landmark to work in and their team onsite is great to work with. Cuisine Chez Vous has long enjoyed catering at WGBH and always look forward to going back.
J
Ecc822520250225E7E5F9F9Cf4Fe554300744Cd1 Sent on 04/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

JRE Loves Planning Events at WGBH

When Jodi Raphael Events heard that WGBH Studios was opening an event space we were so excited to take our clients there. It is a fabulous space with a great team to work with. We have planned fund raisers and Bar Mitzvahs at WGBH. We can't wait to plan weddings there as well. The possibilities are terrific, your guests will sure to be wowed!
F
Forklift Sent on 04/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Customizable Space for Creative Couples

Looking to make your wedding different from all the other ones you've been to? Look no further! WGBH provides a unique, blank canvas space, close to Boston, with the added bonus of also supporting a wonderful organization. We love working with the great WGBH team to create customized experiences that truly reflect our clients' event visions!
Capers
Capers Sent on 04/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Capers Catering | WGBH

Our team at Capers Catering has had wonderful experiences over the years working at WGBH for all kinds of events. We are thrilled to be able to offer this venue to couples seeking a modern, versatile venue in Boston!
K
Krista Sent on 05/04/2020
4.8 out of 5 rating

Old Hollywood in the Heart of Boston

This is one of Boston's BEST wedding venues! A true hidden gem! We attended a New Year's eve wedding at the 'GBH studios... For us it goes down as the most memorable venue of 2020, and certainly one of the best of all time! Sitting among family and friends in a working studio under the TV lights was a differentiator like no other! The classy decor selected by the bride mixed with the novelty of the room brought out an energy and glamor that you can't forget! We felt the spirit of old Hollywood in the heart of Boston! The modern and spacious gathering space outside of the studio provided a perfect setting for the cocktail hour, buffet, and late-night treats. One of the biggest decisions a bride has to make is choosing a venue that will be fun, warm, distinct, and talked about for years to come. This location has it! If you're looking for something truly unique in Boston be sure to visit this space. You'll be so happy you did!
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 11/29/2024
1 out of 5 rating

A Near Disaster

Beyond disappointed with our experience at WGBH, so much so that we actually decided to switch venues in the eleventh hour (best decision we could have made). Staff were extremely unprofessional, took forever to respond to us, and were entirely dismissive of our very basic transparency questions regarding pricing and vendors.

The venue itself is very cool, the folks in production are lovely (they get the one star for trying to answer our questions before being shut down by their overlords). Those in charge of event management should consider another career path that doesn't involve customer service.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

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WGBH Studios frequently asked questions

WGBH Studios includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Parking
WGBH Studios includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The space offered by WGBH Studios for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
WGBH Studios offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
WGBH Studios offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
WGBH Studios offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
WGBH Studios offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
WGBH Studios is recommended by 86% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.3 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.3 in quality of service, 4.3 in average response time, 4.3 in flexibility, 4.3 in professionalism and 4.2 in value.
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