Historic Wedding Venues in Boston

Anna

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If you’re considering getting married here - do it! Kim was phenomenal - she took such exceptional care of us and our loved ones throughout the weekend. The food and lodging were wonderful - our guests were raving about the food and the staff all night!

We had our wedding at the Publick House and we are so so glad we chose to go with this venue. Not only is pricing incredibly reasonable for the venue itself as well as food and drink, the grounds are beautiful, and I can’t say enough about how amazing the staff is here. We had a designated coordinator (Allison DeFazio) that worked with us for months as we planned. She was INCREDIBLY helpful, super responsive, and just a really kind human being. The day of our wedding went so smoothly and was stress free because the staff was so on it! What a wonderful group of people that were all such a pleasure to work with! Our guests also commented on how much the loved the venue and it was wonderful that everyone could stay on site, hang out in between events, and had a variety of lodging options. I’m confident in saying we had literally the BEST wedding day ever because we chose the Publick House as our venue. We’re forever grateful 💜

Katie

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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.

Jennifer

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The building is absolutely beautiful, didnt really need any decoration - just on the tables and around our guestbook and seating chart. Ryan the onsite manager was very helpful and responsive. It is just an empty venue - there are tables and chairs you can use and twinkle lights hung over the space - but otherwise you do need to bring everything else in. There isnt a kitchen so you need to be careful about your choice of caterer (ours was the best) but there is a great room for storing beverages and with such an amazing open space you can really let your imagination go with your furniture layout. We put our stereo equipment on the balcony so it didnt break the look we had. They didnt have required vendors when we booked so we were able to keep all our costs in check by DIYing the majority of our wedding in a beautiful space.

Getting married aboard the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon was truly the wedding of our dreams. The Gloucester Harbor setting was breathtaking — the sea breeze, the sunset, and the beauty of the boat created an atmosphere that was both romantic and unforgettable. Captain Heath and his crew were absolutely wonderful to work with. They made the entire planning process effortless — communication was clear, every detail was handled professionally, and the day itself went off without a hitch. We were able to just relax and enjoy every moment. Since our wedding, my wife and I have made it a tradition to charter an anniversary sail each year, and every time we’re reminded of how special that first day was. If you’re looking for a unique, intimate, and truly memorable place to say “I do,” I can’t recommend the Schooner Lannon enough. It’s an experience you’ll treasure for a lifetime!

We could not have chosen a better venue for our wedding. The castle was the perfect unique, elegant, and intimate setting for our wedding of about 94 guests. The food was great, they were able to work with us to accommodate dietary restrictions. Our coordinator, Emily, was very helpful, responsive, and flexible. Guests commented on what a great venue it was, saying that it felt like someone opening up their beautiful home to us. The prices seemed very reasonable compared to other places that we looked at. They have an in house caterer so it was nice not to have to search for a caterer or rent tables, linens, etc. Everything went perfectly!

Amy

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Village Hall on the Common needs to get more positive attention. I had my ceremony and reception there in October 2021. Patsy, the coordinator, was nice and easy to interact with. I was looking for a dog friendly venue and this place was perfect. The price can't be beat either, as it is owned by the city of Framingham, it was less than half the price as other venues. We had our ceremony and reception upstairs, had cocktail hour downstairs and took photos on the common and on the side of the historic building. I highly recommend.

Victoria

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From start to finish Shkeya did a wonderful job putting everything together for us to make our day special. She accommodated moving the rehearsal to a different day, adjusted our timeline last minute, and ensured the day of was stress free. The venue was perfect and our photos are sure to be stunning. If you have any interest in American history, this is sure to be one of the best venues you could possibly get married in. Highly recommend!

My husband and I were married at the Gore Place on 8/26/22. We were originally supposed to get married on 8/27/21 but pushed back because of Covid. I'm so happy we were married there. Our reception was inside Carriage House. What a cool place that really transports you back in time. The grounds were beautiful to take places also inside the mansion. A special thanks to Linda Defranco who is nice/sweetest person and worked with us before and the day off. She was able to come up with a way to do the ceremony inside with a thunderstorm approaching. Gore Place is a special place to get married. It's a great spot not too far from Boston, easy for guests to come and enjoy!

We had a great experience holding our wedding reception at The Substation. Ana, the Event Coordinator, was easy to work with and helped us plan all the small details in advance. Cathy, the in-house manager for the event, assisted with getting the space set up along with the tear-down, as well as directed guests throughout. The space worked well, with separate areas for dancing, eating, drinking, and relaxing.