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Mount Holyoke College offers a seamless, all-in-one wedding experience set on a stunning, historic campus in the heart of the Pioneer Valley. Exchange vows in the breathtaking Abbey Chapel, then take advantage of the beautifully landscaped grounds, lakes, and classic architecture for unforgettable wedding photos. The campus is open to the public and conveniently located, making it easy for guests to arrive and explore.

Just steps away, the Willits-Hallowell Conference Center & Hotel provides the perfect setting for your wedding weekend celebrations. Our light-filled Living Room, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the courtyard, is ideal for welcome gatherings, cocktail hours, or relaxed social time with family and friends. Dinner and celebrations continue in one of our elegant dining rooms, each offering floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lower Lake. With 20 on-site hotel rooms, your closest guests can stay together in one comfortable, cohesive location.

From intimate ceremonies and rehearsal dinners to post-wedding brunches and overnight stays, Mount Holyoke College is designed to host your entire wedding weekend with ease. Our experienced wedding professionals are here to guide you through every detail, ensuring a smooth, thoughtful, and unforgettable celebration from start to finish.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

$500

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?

$750

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

$750

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$12

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Hotel
Waterfront

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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

Reviews of Willits-Hallowell Center- Mount Holyoke College

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Mike Sent on 07/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Abbey Chapel and the Event Services Team are the way to go for your wedding!

My husband and I got married in Abbey Chapel this past July after postponing our wedding due to covid. We couldn’t have been more impressed with the event staff at MHC, especially Jen and Imad, who helped us throughout our wedding planning process. The team was incredibly professional, accommodating, and fun to work with! Abbey Chapel is absolutely beautiful, and there are spaces for both the bride & groom to be “hidden” before the wedding ceremony. Having an on-site coordinator to help get everyone down the aisle in order was especially useful. We cannot recommend MHC and Abbey Chapel highly enough!
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Peter Sent on 11/18/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The whole staff at Willits-Hallowell was easy to work with, made us feel relaxed and taken care off. Jenn was very helpful in guiding us through the multitude of details, offered good suggestions, collaborated on others, fun to plan with and over all made the experiences fun, totally stress free and was responsive in quick time. The lay out was great, from the spacious but warm reception/dance floor area, to the lovely setting and view of campus from the dinning room which made for a great time had by all.Having the inner outdoor courtyard was also great when people wanted to cool down from dancing or a place to seek a little quiet and fresh air. We received many rave reviews abut the food and drink we served at the reception and sit down dinner. The services start to finish was exceptional. Kathy,the catering manager of the actual day of the wedding and reception/dinner, took such good care of us made it flawless, seamless truly made the event come off beyond our best wishes. If you can plan ahead with enough time you may be lucky (like we ended up with) to reserve rooms(20 in total) for your guests. They were able to accommodate our whole "out of town" family from all corners of the US, making not only an awesome wedding but a great long over due family reunion. We felt well taken care of without a hitch!!!!! I'd recommend this place and the people who took care of us in a heart beat.
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Cheryl Sent on 11/18/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Everything from the planning to the shower itself went very smoothly. The day of the shower everything was beautifully executed from the set up of the room to the delicious food! Anything we needed was provided by the staff. I received so many compliments about the shower and many of the guests were't even aware that you existed. I would totally recommend you to all my family and friends. Thank you so much!
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Susan Sent on 11/11/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The staff at Mount Holyoke were always professional and friendly . They were able to accommodate our plans for our special day. They made themselves readily available to help with every part of our wedding planning. I always dreamed of getting married in the Abbey Chapel and my dream came true. Our day was made extra special by the care and attention to every detail by the staff of Willits Hallowell and Abbey Chapel. Thank you all for making our wedding day so wonderful!
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Willits-Hallowell Center- Mount Holyoke College frequently asked questions

Willits-Hallowell Center- Mount Holyoke College includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Willits-Hallowell Center- Mount Holyoke College includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The bar service starting price at Willits-Hallowell Center- Mount Holyoke College includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Willits-Hallowell Center- Mount Holyoke College for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Waterfront
Willits-Hallowell Center- Mount Holyoke College offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Willits-Hallowell Center- Mount Holyoke College offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Willits-Hallowell Center- Mount Holyoke College offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Willits-Hallowell Center- Mount Holyoke College offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Willits-Hallowell Center- Mount Holyoke College 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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