State Room: A Longwood Venue Reviews
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Maddie Sent on 09/10/2022
Dream Venue and the Best Staff
I literally had dreams about getting married here one day, and I got to do just that on August 13, 2022. This is the most stunning wedding venue in the entire city, nobody can convince me otherwise. It looks gorgeous in photos, but you literally can't imagine how breathtaking it is in person.
If the views aren't enough, their events team is next level (particularly Amber). Now bear with me through this part, because there's a reason we're still giving State Room 5 stars (spoiler alert, it's our amazing wedding goddess Amber).
We had a bit of a rocky start after we signed the contract (nothing to do with Amber). We signed the contract in May and then backed off for a bit since our wedding was over a year away. Around October, we were speaking with our florist, and he asked if we knew Carolyn (our former wedding specialist) had left. We didn't and nobody from the venue ever reached out to let us know. I immediately emailed both our contacts there and both people whose emails I had were disconnected and had no email forwarding set up or any message directing me to another contact. I called the venue 3 or 4 times before finally speaking with someone and they let me know both people had left and they'd let me know when we had someone new. I was now trying to plan a wedding (at a not-so-inexpensive venue) with no wedding coordinator.
Cue Amber! A literal angel who just made every wedding dream come true. This really should be a 4-star review, but Amber is so insanely amazing that she leaves me no choice but to make this 5 stars because anything less wouldn't be a fair testament to her. I am the most Type A a person can be and Amber answered every email, call, and panicked carrier pigeon I sent her way. She went above and beyond when we had issues with other vendors or needed last-minute changes that probably weren't even on her to help with.
100% would recommend booking the State Room for your wedding (even despite the challenges) because the staff really is in another league.
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Erynne Sent on 08/29/2022Well Worth the Cost
After the sticker shock of a $30k minimum spend wore off, I realized I was too in love with State Room to pass it up. The venue itself is just absolute perfection & our coordinator Amber was a dream come true. She went above & beyond to make our day amazing; when things weren’t done to her standards or what she thinks I would want, she worked quickly to fix them, never needing to let me know there was even an issue to begin with so I could just focus on the day. Our food was AMAZING, the bar staff was fantastic, & the space was to die for. We will never be able to thank Amber or State Room/Longwood Venues for helping to make our day so memorable! -
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Samantha Sent on 03/03/2022
Breathtaking venue!
We knew the State Room had to be our wedding venue the moment we walked in. It has breathtaking views, it is modernly designed, and truly a beautiful space. Additionally, once we started contracting with them, they made it all so easy! They even helped us source special Prosecco for our event. They were also extremely accommodating when we decided to postpone from February 2021 to 2022. We had Amber assisting us leading up to the event and throughout our wedding day. She was responsive, helpful, and truly an expert in her field. We were in great hands with Amber on our special day and everything went off without a hitch! We are so grateful to the State Room and their staff for making our wedding day perfect. -
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Ashley Sent on 02/03/2022Dream Wedding
The State Room exceeded ALL of our wedding dreams! They were an absolute pleasure to work with especially throughout the pandemic and having to postpone our wedding. We are so happy we decided to have our wedding here – from the communication from our coordinator, to the level of service at the wedding, to the delicious appetizers and food (that guests of ours still rave about!), to the absolutely breathtaking views – we couldn't have had a better experience! We would recommend the State Room over and over again to other couples. Still dreaming and reminiscing about that absolutely beautiful day! -
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Nicole Sent on 11/20/2021Unmatched views of Boston - notes from a wedding photographer
I LOVE the Boston State Room as a Boston wedding venue.
I'm writing this review from a different angle. I didn't get married here, but I'm been here over 50 times for weddings. I'm a Boston wedding photographer, and I have the insider view on what weddings are like. The team here is top notch. They are professional, kind, and courteous. You won't go wrong with a wedding here. :)
The coolest thing about it are of course, those panoramic views from up high while still being able to be in downtown city life! It’s remarkable what they offer here- so much detail and care has been put into this space that you can really see how much thought went into creating such an incredible place for your big day or special event. I -
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Taylor Sent on 09/21/2021Best Day Ever !
As soon as we left our venue tour, we knew no where else would compare. The view alone was enough to win us over but little bit we know we would have the most incredible staff to go along with it. Carolyn was absolutely fantastic from the start of planning through the day. She was always quick to answer all our questions even with the ever changing covid protocols. I can not say enough good things and thank yous. Our bridal attendant the day of was truly a life saver! She made sure my husband and I were taken care of and were always looking our best. She was first to remind him to button his vest for pictures or personally help fix my bustle when it fell. The food was just as incredible as the view. The food, view and staff make for an unforgettable night! I couldn't imagine our day anywhere else. -
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Jamie Sent on 09/02/2019Downtown Small Wedding
Wow, we had an amazing wedding at The State Room. We toured two of Longwood’s venues and selected The State Room- Harborside Salons for our 85 person wedding on July 27, 2019. We selected this venue for the drop- dead views, professionalism, and fantastic food and beverage choices. Brittany and the team were truly the best throughout the entire process. She kept us updated on any changes, they were even going through a lobby renovation at the time. She made us feel comfortable and informed. The tasting confirmed we chose the right place and as we got closer to the date, Brittany made all the last minute details easy. She communicated with all our vendors and executed drop-off and pick-ups.
On the wedding day, we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Our attendant made sure we had everything we could possibly need and Brittany kept the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception on time and it all flowed flawlessly. We can’t even count the amount of compliments we received on the venue, views, food, and service. Thank you to the State Room team for an unforgettable experience. -
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James Sent on 07/28/2019State room wedding
I’ll just start off with saying WHAT A VIEW! The State Room was the first venue we looked at as we started the wedding planning process and the rest of the venues we looked at just couldn’t compare. While we ended up having our wedding in the Great Room the other event spaces at the State Room were just as beautiful and had views to knock your socks off. Once we decided on the State Room, Carolyn walked us through the entire process and made every decision for us super easy. She was very attentive to our needs and helped us have the wedding of our dreams.
The food was incredible. It was near impossible to narrow down the hors d’oeuvres down to 6 from their large list as each one we tried was better than the last. The entrees were to die for as well and cooked to perfection. We also really liked the options that were available for the wedding cake that were outside the regular plain flavors as we ended up choosing the raspberry lemonade.
Carolyn and the rest of the State Room staff helped our special day go off without a hitch. Carolyn was always available whenever we needed to make a change to the plans and created a great, stress free environment during the planning process. We appreciate everything the State Room staff did for us and made our wedding a day we will truly never forget. Again, WHAT A VIEW!!! -
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Sarah Sent on 04/25/2014This is hands down the best, most modern and chic venue in Boston. It is a blank canvas to make your wedding special and tailored to just how you want it. The view is the best in Boston and cannot be beat. The State Room was my dream wedding venue and it was made a reality! My wedding coordinator , Sarah Petermann Prinze was a brides dream! So knowledgable, responsive,and easy to work with! The food was great and everything turned out just the way I wanted it. -
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Olivia Sent on 01/05/2020Beautiful venue
You get what you pay for! A beautiful view and excellent service. No complaints here. Many guests have told me how amazing dinner was and how that’s unusual as most dinners are cold and bland, the States room chef is fantadtic. Brittany is an awesome coordinator. She is very responsive and day of she is calm and makes sure your day is perfect. -
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Lindsay Sent on 10/16/2019Get the views without the weather stress!
The State Room was the exact venue we imagined. We visited 10+ venues in the greater Boston area knowing that we wanted an indoor venue with beautiful views of either the water or the city-scape. We did our due diligence but once we saw the State Room, we knew it was the one. As others have stated, the views are unmatched. Their professionalism through the sales process, gave us 100% confidence we were in good hands up to and through our wedding day. Another deciding factor was that the cost fell into our perfect median in comparison to venues of the same measure. The reason for this positive review is because of the follow-through to achieve our dream wedding. No detail was left uncovered.
Food was very important to us, and the menu and the quality of the food is again unmatched in comparison to other venues and is on par with great restaurants around Boston. We loved it at the tasting, but what is most impressive was their ability to execute for a reception of 175 guests, with the same excellent presentation and taste.
Our coordinator, Amanda was not only a get-shit-done kind of gal which I appreciated, but was also organized, responsive to my emails (which there were a lot) and I always felt that we were on the same page in terms of style and delivery. The wedding day was the culmination of our hard work.
The food was great, the views were breathtaking, and the event design was just as my Pinterest page had pictured. Amanda was solution-oriented for all my desires without breaking the bank. For example, their in-house tables chairs and linens worked well in the space, where I was able to reallocate budget to some of the other decor items. She guided me towards where best to spend the money. I know my guests were blown away.
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Jordan Sent on 02/01/2013We had our January 20th wedding at the State Room and my fiance and I, as well as our guests, cannot stop talking about this night- seriously!! It was like something out of a movie!! We looked all over the city of Boston for a wedding venue and not a single place compared to the State Room, we knew we had to get married there. It is such a unique venue and the view is SPECTACULAR. If you have not seen the State Room in person, go!!! The pictures do not do it justice. Additionally, the service cannot be beaten. We worked with Sarah Petermann who was a dream of a wedding coordinator; she was on top of everything, super organized, and gave us great advice regarding our wedding. I seriously did not worry about a thing because I knew we were in great hands. The night of the wedding was the most incredible night of my life; the room looked amazing, the food was outstanding, and they had all the wedding professionals communicating via walkie-talkies (yes, I am serious) so that the night ran smoothly. They knew at all times where everyone was and needed to be, which made me happy since I didn't have to worry about accidentally running into my groom before the wedding or finding family members for pictures. Oh, and the bridal suite is huge! The only drawback to this place is the cost, it is very pricey. But you get what you pay for. We paid for the whole wedding ourselves (and I am a teacher), and I STILL think it was worth it. We had so many guests come up to us and say it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to, they couldn't believe how good the food was, and much more. Worth.Every.Cent. -
Jaclyn Sent on 12/30/2018
Beautiful venue, breathtaking views
The venue is modern, and the views are breathtaking. We got married in the Harborside room in July 2018, and everything went very smoothly. Additionally, many of our guests loved the room/views, and the food was delicious (the dinner meals were huge, and everyone raved about the mac and cheese balls). Kristen, our coordinator, was very responsive, helpful, and professional the whole time we were planning our wedding. The one thing I will say that was frustrating during the planning process is that the State Room upcharges for literally everything. We knew that going in, so we were mindful during our planning process, but it could still be frustrating when you're in the thick of wedding planning and juggling so many moving parts. However, like I said, Kristen was great and she knew we had a budget in mind, and she helped us get creative to make sure we stayed as much within it as possible. She was very professional when our parents had extra requests as well. Parking can also get a bit tricky if you plan to drive for meetings/have guests planning to drive to the wedding (but also, duh, it's downtown Boston). Overall, the venue was one of the things we received the most compliments on from guests, and working with Kristen was fabulous, so I would highly recommend the State Room to those looking for an urban, sophisticated, modern wedding venue. (Tip: We originally assumed we wouldn't be able to afford this venue, but the sales coordinator negotiated with us to get the price down to an amount we were comfortable with.) -
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Olivia Sent on 07/29/2018From the first day we visited the State Room to the wedding day, we experienced top-notch service. We worked with Eleni initially. She helped us find the right room and menu options within our budget. Once we settled on the Great Room, we were introduced to our coordinator, Carolyn. She made the entire wedding planning process manageable and enjoyable. If I did not have Carolyn, I would have had to hire a planner. She ensured that every detail was in order, walked me through each step of the planning process and gave me honest feedback when I asked for her opinion. She was a major key to helping us have the most amazing wedding day.
My top priority in choosing a venue was food. The State Room offers the kind of quality and variety we wanted. Our friends and family continue to tell us how amazing the food was six months after the wedding! In addition to the food, we were concerned with finding a location that could accommodate both the ceremony and reception. Because it was a winter wedding, we wanted to limit travel. The Great Room was a perfect fit because we had the ceremony downstairs, and then held the cocktail hour upstairs while the reception seating was set up below.
I could go on and on about the view, the space, the staff and more. If it is in your budget, I do not think there is a better venue in Boston.
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Tracy Sent on 05/07/2018Nothing beats the view! All my guests loved the food. Only problem is it’s union and some things you have to fight for. Staff is super friendly and helpful!
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Robyn Sent on 05/11/2017The State Room is an empty canvas with a view. Use this space to create any wedding you dream of. We held our ceremony on a Sunday in the great room... and it was converted to a reception space during the cocktail hour held in the mezzanine above. Their staff is professional, attentive & supportive. The private loft allowed a quiet space for the bridal party to prepare. They worked with our wedding planner (this is not the same role as filled by the SR provided wedding coordinator!) to meet the needs of the bride and groom- and to create their nearly ideal dream wedding!
Mixed reviews on all catering & the timing of meal course servings was a real issue... delay between salad and main course forced over 45 minutes of live music to be cut from reception.
Extreme disappointment in wedding cake! The design promised was ignored (and while taste was wonderful)- it cannot excuse appearance. Photos were exchanged- additional cost and design creation committed. It ruined what is one of the most photographed reception moments... stay one step ahead of catering at the State Room.
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