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• Alexandra D. Sent on 11/16/2023
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  A beautiful venue with everything for a multipart event

  This venue was gorgeous and had everything we needed for an outdoor garden ring ceremony, outdoor cocktail hour, indoor seated dinner and dancing. The dancing tent was attached to the dining room, which meant guests could easily go dance, or they could sit and chat and not be blasted by music. The staff were wonderful and very considerate and helped with a few things we'd forgotten (like having a person to prompt bridesmaids / groomsmen to come out and walk down the aisle). There was also a soccer tournament on the field complex next to the venue the weekend of our wedding. Elm Bank let us know before booking, and there's a huge hedge up in between them and sound was not an issue at all. Our ring ceremony with solo harp was in the garden closest to the fields and even when games were actively going we couldn't hear a thing. I would highly recommend!

  This venue was gorgeous and had everything we needed for an outdoor garden ring ceremony, outdoor cocktail hour, indoor seated dinner and dancing. The dancing tent was attached to the dining room, which meant guests could easily go dance, or they could sit and chat and not be blasted by music. The staff were wonderful and very considerate and helped with a few things we'd forgotten (like having a person to prompt bridesmaids / groomsmen to come out and walk down the aisle). There was also a soccer tournament on the field complex next to the venue the weekend of our wedding. Elm Bank let us know before booking, and there's a huge hedge up in between them and sound was not an issue at all. Our ring ceremony with solo harp was in the garden closest to the fields and even when games were actively going we couldn't hear a thing. I would highly recommend!
• Alanna G. Sent on 11/20/2023
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  Amazing experience at Elm Bank

  We got married on October 13th at the Garden at Elm Bank and we could not have been happier with our experience! The wedding was absolutely beautiful and we were able to utilize so many different parts of the grounds. Our ceremony took place by the water fountain in the Italianate garden, we had our cake cutting in front of the adorable green house, and our reception followed in the beautiful Hunnewell building. I was looking for a venue that could give an ‘enchanted garden’ vibe and this location could not have been any more perfect! We had a fairly short engagement of under a year, and the team at Elm Bank was incredible- we worked with both Kayleigh and Chelsey and they were both amazing- very friendly, responsive, and receptive to all of our ideas. Chelsey met with us one several occasions before our wedding and was there for the walk through with our caterer to help provide her expertise and ensure that everything went smoothly. They helped turn our wedding vision into the wedding of our dreams and we couldn’t be more thankful. We would highly recommend Elm Bank to anyone searching for the perfect wedding venue!

  We got married on October 13th at the Garden at Elm Bank and we could not have been happier with our experience! The wedding was absolutely beautiful and we were able to utilize so many different parts of the grounds. Our ceremony took place by the water fountain in the Italianate garden, we had our cake cutting in front of the adorable green house, and our reception followed in the beautiful Hunnewell building. I was looking for a venue that could give an ‘enchanted garden’ vibe and this location could not have been any more perfect! We had a fairly short engagement of under a year, and the team at Elm Bank was incredible- we worked with both Kayleigh and Chelsey and they were both amazing- very friendly, responsive, and receptive to all of our ideas. Chelsey met with us one several occasions before our wedding and was there for the walk through with our caterer to help provide her expertise and ensure that everything went smoothly. They helped turn our wedding vision into the wedding of our dreams and we couldn’t be more thankful. We would highly recommend Elm Bank to anyone searching for the perfect wedding venue!
• Erin C. Sent on 10/23/2023
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  The Garden at Elm Bank

  From the moment we arrived at the Garden at Elm Bank, we knew this would be the perfect wedding venue for us. The grounds are absolutely beautiful with several unique gardens. We connected with Kayleigh who shared all the details with us and quickly helped us secure our wedding date. We ultimately ended up working with Chelsey as our primary contact person. Chelsey is professional and very quick to respond! The rest of the Elm Bank staff (Nora and Asia) were extremely helpful on the day of our wedding. It unfortunately poured during our September wedding, but Asia and Nora were quick to direct all of the vendors to set up inside and drove us around in a golf cart so we wouldn't get wet. We had 170 guests and it was obvious that Elm Bank accommodates larger weddings all the time. My husband and I did not have to think about anything during our reception-- all details were taken care of. I highly recommend Elm Bank to anyone who is seeking out a garden wedding (even if it rains!).

  From the moment we arrived at the Garden at Elm Bank, we knew this would be the perfect wedding venue for us. The grounds are absolutely beautiful with several unique gardens. We connected with Kayleigh who shared all the details with us and quickly helped us secure our wedding date. We ultimately ended up working with Chelsey as our primary contact person. Chelsey is professional and very quick to respond! The rest of the Elm Bank staff (Nora and Asia) were extremely helpful on the day of our wedding. It unfortunately poured during our September wedding, but Asia and Nora were quick to direct all of the vendors to set up inside and drove us around in a golf cart so we wouldn't get wet. We had 170 guests and it was obvious that Elm Bank accommodates larger weddings all the time. My husband and I did not have to think about anything during our reception-- all details were taken care of. I highly recommend Elm Bank to anyone who is seeking out a garden wedding (even if it rains!).
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• Yanni C. Sent on 09/05/2023
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  The most stunning experience with great staff

  Elm Bank was an absolute no brainer for us. Lindsay, Chelsey, and the rest of the staff at Elm Bank were extremely responsive, flexible, and kind throughout the planning process. A special shoutout to Chelsey, who asked us thoughtful questions during the planning process that helped us stay ahead of the curve, and consider things we wouldn’t even known to think of. The grounds were stunning - I grew up near the venue and have visited many times, but it was somehow even more breathtaking for the wedding, and especially so at sunset and at night. Elm Bank has a variety of beautiful settings to hold a ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and provided golf cart shuttling to our family members would needed assistance getting around. They worked extremely smoothly with the caterer, coordinator, and DJ to make everything perfect.
  
  One final note and thank you: one of our guests had a small health incident after the ceremony and the Elm Bank staff was exceptional at helping her. We can’t thank them enough for reacting quickly, accommodating our guests, and going above and beyond to take care of her.
  
  Truly, Elm Bank was everything we wished for and more!!

  Elm Bank was an absolute no brainer for us. Lindsay, Chelsey, and the rest of the staff at Elm Bank were extremely responsive, flexible, and kind throughout the planning process. A special shoutout to Chelsey, who asked us thoughtful questions during the planning process that helped us stay ahead of the curve, and consider things we wouldn’t even known to think of. The grounds were stunning - I grew up near the venue and have visited many times, but it was somehow even more breathtaking for the wedding, and especially so at sunset and at night. Elm Bank has a variety of beautiful settings to hold a ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and provided golf cart shuttling to our family members would needed assistance getting around. They worked extremely smoothly with the caterer, coordinator, and DJ to make everything perfect.
  
  One final note and thank you: one of our guests had a small health incident after the ceremony and the Elm Bank staff was exceptional at helping her. We can’t thank them enough for reacting quickly, accommodating our guests, and going above and beyond to take care of her.
  
  Truly, Elm Bank was everything we wished for and more!!
• Jenelle H. Sent on 10/16/2023
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  Stunning Venue and amazing staff

  Every staff member that we worked with went above and beyond to ensure that we were supported leading up to and on the big day! Lindsay, Chelsey, and Asia were incredible - so responsive and accommodating, including letting my dad and I have access to the venue space a few weeks beforehand to practice our dance. The venue itself is stunning, the gardens are so well maintained and full of life. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the location was. There are so many difference spaces within the venue that you can utilize to create a dream wedding. We did first looks in front of the green house, family photos along the path, wedding party photos in the garden, sunset photos along the meadow, and our ceremony was in the Italianate garden. Every backdrop was more gorgeous than the last. 

  Every staff member that we worked with went above and beyond to ensure that we were supported leading up to and on the big day! Lindsay, Chelsey, and Asia were incredible - so responsive and accommodating, including letting my dad and I have access to the venue space a few weeks beforehand to practice our dance. The venue itself is stunning, the gardens are so well maintained and full of life. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the location was. There are so many difference spaces within the venue that you can utilize to create a dream wedding. We did first looks in front of the green house, family photos along the path, wedding party photos in the garden, sunset photos along the meadow, and our ceremony was in the Italianate garden. Every backdrop was more gorgeous than the last. 
• Brian S. Sent on 08/15/2023
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  One of the best!!!

  The Garden at Elm Bank is one of the best places to have your wedding! The venue is absolutely breathtaking. They take such good care of their grounds, and make so much attention to detail. They are also pretty open to any extra vendor you would like to use. We had a private painter, a string quartet, cotton candy vendor, gelato vendor, and photo booth vendor. We also hired a day of coordinator and they worked very smoothly with them. Every time we talk to one of our wedding guests all they can do is rave about the evening and the venue. The days following our wedding we saw so many of our guests post their own little photos shoots they did before the ceremony and during cocktail hour. They loved taking photos in all of the gardens. We don’t blame them! They all looked great! The folks at Elm Bank made us feel like their #1 priority the entire way. They were very thorough with every vendor and every detail. They most certainly did not disappoint. The relationships they have with their preferred vendors are strong, and they work extremely well with each other. It was very impressive. We can’t say more nice things about Elm Bank. If you decide to have your wedding here you will not be disappointed!!
  
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  The Garden at Elm Bank is one of the best places to have your wedding! The venue is absolutely breathtaking. They take such good care of their grounds, and make so much attention to detail. They are also pretty open to any extra vendor you would like to use. We had a private painter, a string quartet, cotton candy vendor, gelato vendor, and photo booth vendor. We also hired a day of coordinator and they worked very smoothly with them. Every time we talk to one of our wedding guests all they can do is rave about the evening and the venue. The days following our wedding we saw so many of our guests post their own little photos shoots they did before the ceremony and during cocktail hour. They loved taking photos in all of the gardens. We don’t blame them! They all looked great! The folks at Elm Bank made us feel like their #1 priority the entire way. They were very thorough with every vendor and every detail. They most certainly did not disappoint. The relationships they have with their preferred vendors are strong, and they work extremely well with each other. It was very impressive. We can’t say more nice things about Elm Bank. If you decide to have your wedding here you will not be disappointed!!
  
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• Christopher D. Sent on 11/20/2023
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  Absolutely Stunning Location

  The location is stunning, and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Chelsey was excellent to work with for our wedding and helped relieve any stress associated with planning the event! Highly recommended and the pricing cannot be beat!

  The location is stunning, and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Chelsey was excellent to work with for our wedding and helped relieve any stress associated with planning the event! Highly recommended and the pricing cannot be beat!
• Kathryn K. Sent on 03/17/2023
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  My wedding dreams come true

  We hosted our reception here last May and it was truly my vision come true. Elm Bank fit so many of my wedding goals- budget, ambiance, indoor/outdoor, capacity, etc. We had no problem choosing from the preferred vendor team and our guests were thrilled with the food and location. My only regret is not going over budget by just a bit to really *wow* with flowers and lighting, but as the bride I’m the only who thinks that! Huge shoutout to this excellent property and team, we had so much fun!

  We hosted our reception here last May and it was truly my vision come true. Elm Bank fit so many of my wedding goals- budget, ambiance, indoor/outdoor, capacity, etc. We had no problem choosing from the preferred vendor team and our guests were thrilled with the food and location. My only regret is not going over budget by just a bit to really *wow* with flowers and lighting, but as the bride I’m the only who thinks that! Huge shoutout to this excellent property and team, we had so much fun!
• Jessica Sent on 11/27/2021
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  Beautiful wedding venue & wonderful staff!

  Kayleigh and Lindsay were absolute gems to work with in planning and re-planning our wedding day due to COVID! They both helped make the process seamless and were so very patient with our endless questions, especially when our original plans were derailed. The venue itself was already beautifully magical, but working with them both ensured our special day would be just as so!

  Kayleigh and Lindsay were absolute gems to work with in planning and re-planning our wedding day due to COVID! They both helped make the process seamless and were so very patient with our endless questions, especially when our original plans were derailed. The venue itself was already beautifully magical, but working with them both ensured our special day would be just as so!

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  Thank you, Jessica! We loved working with you and Brandon! We're so happy that you FINALLY had the celebration you deserved! :) Congratulations once again! With Love, Kayleigh, Lindsay & The Gardens at Elm Bank Team
• Cynthia H. Sent on 09/20/2021
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  Beautiful venue/gardens, friendliest staff

  We had our reception at Gardens at Elm Bank on 9/17/21 and working with Kayleigh was a breeze! The venue and gardens looked beautiful and we were able to make use of the entire space for our wedding photos (ceremony was at a church nearby), with a cocktail hour in the Italianate garden and dinner in the Hunnewell building. I highly recommend Gardens at Elm bank, the staff was very responsive and thoughtful and everything went perfectly although we planned this entire wedding A to Z in less than 6 weeks (from finding an available date at Gardens to booking all our vendors!).

  We had our reception at Gardens at Elm Bank on 9/17/21 and working with Kayleigh was a breeze! The venue and gardens looked beautiful and we were able to make use of the entire space for our wedding photos (ceremony was at a church nearby), with a cocktail hour in the Italianate garden and dinner in the Hunnewell building. I highly recommend Gardens at Elm bank, the staff was very responsive and thoughtful and everything went perfectly although we planned this entire wedding A to Z in less than 6 weeks (from finding an available date at Gardens to booking all our vendors!).

  The Garden at Elm Bank's reply:

  It was such a pleasure working with you, Cynthia! Wishing you and Christian all the best and sending so much love to the two of you! Congratulations!! - Kayleigh & The Gardens at Elm Bank Team

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  Alison G. Sent on 07/29/2021
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  Most Beautiful Wedding Venue Ever!

  My now husband, Jon, and I were one of the many couples who were forced to postpone our July 2020 wedding for a year. As our July 2021 date was quickly approaching, the COVID restrictions in the city of Boston were not easing up, and our dream of a city wedding wasn’t looking promising. Jon reached out to multiple venues outside of Boston proper and to our luck, there was a last-minute opening on our date at the Gardens at Elm Bank. I was extremely hesitant to switch venues and re-plan our wedding in only 3 months, however, Jon convinced me to at least tour the Gardens at Elm Bank. Kayleigh and Lindsay were extremely accommodating and arranged for us to tour the property at a time that worked around our schedules. Our first visit to the Gardens at Elm Bank was on a cold, yucky, SNOWY April day. While the weather was terrible, the beauty of the property was still evident. And after meeting Kayleigh and Lindsay, there was no doubt that switching venues was the right decision. Kayleigh and Lindsay were extremely responsive, flexible and helpful. They accommodated our tight timeline and ensured that my parents, who live out of town, were involved with every step of the process. In addition to the impeccable service, is the property itself. It is wonderfully maintained and is absolutely breathtaking! With every visit, I fell more and more in love with the beauty of the gardens and the charm of the Hunnewell building. On the day of our wedding, the venue truly looked like a picture out of a magazine! The best part is, we didn’t have to spend a fortune on décor/add-ons because it is simply stunning as-is! The guests at the wedding could not stop raving about how beautiful the venue was! The space was a perfect mix of everything – from cocktail hour outside at the Italianate Garden, to dinner inside the Hunnewell building, and then dancing in the adjoined tent. Given the current state of the pandemic, our guests felt extremely comfortable because the space is large enough to comfortably spread out both in and outdoors. While we initially thought our dream wedding was in the city, Jon and I are now convinced, more than ever, that this was the luckiest thing that has ever happened to us (aside from meeting each other ) Thank you Kayleigh and Lindsay for giving us the wedding of our dreams! We could not recommend The Gardens at Elm Bank enough!

  My now husband, Jon, and I were one of the many couples who were forced to postpone our July 2020 wedding for a year. As our July 2021 date was quickly approaching, the COVID restrictions in the city of Boston were not easing up, and our dream of a city wedding wasn’t looking promising. Jon reached out to multiple venues outside of Boston proper and to our luck, there was a last-minute opening on our date at the Gardens at Elm Bank. I was extremely hesitant to switch venues and re-plan our wedding in only 3 months, however, Jon convinced me to at least tour the Gardens at Elm Bank. Kayleigh and Lindsay were extremely accommodating and arranged for us to tour the property at a time that worked around our schedules. Our first visit to the Gardens at Elm Bank was on a cold, yucky, SNOWY April day. While the weather was terrible, the beauty of the property was still evident. And after meeting Kayleigh and Lindsay, there was no doubt that switching venues was the right decision. Kayleigh and Lindsay were extremely responsive, flexible and helpful. They accommodated our tight timeline and ensured that my parents, who live out of town, were involved with every step of the process. In addition to the impeccable service, is the property itself. It is wonderfully maintained and is absolutely breathtaking! With every visit, I fell more and more in love with the beauty of the gardens and the charm of the Hunnewell building. On the day of our wedding, the venue truly looked like a picture out of a magazine! The best part is, we didn’t have to spend a fortune on décor/add-ons because it is simply stunning as-is! The guests at the wedding could not stop raving about how beautiful the venue was! The space was a perfect mix of everything – from cocktail hour outside at the Italianate Garden, to dinner inside the Hunnewell building, and then dancing in the adjoined tent. Given the current state of the pandemic, our guests felt extremely comfortable because the space is large enough to comfortably spread out both in and outdoors. While we initially thought our dream wedding was in the city, Jon and I are now convinced, more than ever, that this was the luckiest thing that has ever happened to us (aside from meeting each other ) Thank you Kayleigh and Lindsay for giving us the wedding of our dreams! We could not recommend The Gardens at Elm Bank enough!

  The Garden at Elm Bank's reply:

  Ali, it was such a pleasure to work with you and Jon! You had an amazing team of vendors supporting you and even with short-planning, it was an absolutely perfect and GORGEOUS wedding! Sending lots of love to you both! - Kayleigh & Lindsay
• Brittany Sent on 11/27/2019
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  Gorgeous venue with great staff!

  We could not imagine a more beautiful venue for our wedding. Kayleigh was a delight to work with. She was responsive, attentive, and worked hard to give us a day we wouldn't forget. The grounds are gorgeous and our guests raved about gardens.

  We could not imagine a more beautiful venue for our wedding. Kayleigh was a delight to work with. She was responsive, attentive, and worked hard to give us a day we wouldn't forget. The grounds are gorgeous and our guests raved about gardens.
• Alexandra S. Sent on 08/30/2019
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  Elegant, great staff

  We loved getting married here!!Kayleigh took great care of us and was quick with replies and detail oriented.

  We loved getting married here!!Kayleigh took great care of us and was quick with replies and detail oriented.

  The Garden at Elm Bank's reply:

  Thank you Ala! I loved working with you and Michael and I hope the wedding was everything you dreamed of and more! Congratulations and please visit the gardens again soon! Best Wishes, Kayleigh
• Matthew Sent on 06/18/2019
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  The most beautiful venue!

  After looking at a bunch of wedding venues, we visited Elm Bank and immediately knew it was our venue. It’s one of the most beautiful gardens and settings in New England. The Italianate garden is the perfect, fairytale-level ceremony setting, the children’s garden was fantastic for our guests during cocktail hour, and we not only had a great dinner but turned all the way up for the reception/party in the carriage house/tent! Kayleigh was so responsive in working with us, answering our questions, re-arranging our tables, and working with our vendors. Trish was invaluable on the day of to make sure everything ran smoothly. If you want the best of both indoor and outdoor settings, book Elm Bank!

  After looking at a bunch of wedding venues, we visited Elm Bank and immediately knew it was our venue. It’s one of the most beautiful gardens and settings in New England. The Italianate garden is the perfect, fairytale-level ceremony setting, the children’s garden was fantastic for our guests during cocktail hour, and we not only had a great dinner but turned all the way up for the reception/party in the carriage house/tent! Kayleigh was so responsive in working with us, answering our questions, re-arranging our tables, and working with our vendors. Trish was invaluable on the day of to make sure everything ran smoothly. If you want the best of both indoor and outdoor settings, book Elm Bank!

  The Garden at Elm Bank's reply:

  Thank you for your kind words Matt! It was wonderful to work with you and Jannelle and I'm so happy that you enjoyed your experience with us! We can't wait to see more photos. Best wishes!!
• Larry B. Sent on 11/02/2019
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  Garden at Elm Banks EXCEEDED our whole family's expectations

  Working with Kaylee and the team from the beginning to the final goodbye was an absolute joy. It was everything we hoped for and Kaylee and her staff made a beautiful setting all that much better. Could NOT have been smoother and they all were friendly, helpful, and professionals at making dreams come true.
  
  I speak for [the bride] and [the groom] and his family. ALL of our guests said it was the best wedding they have ever attended… and we saw that feeling reflected in their faces all night long.
  
  We will heartily recommend The Gardens to any of our friends looking for a place for a special event.

  Working with Kaylee and the team from the beginning to the final goodbye was an absolute joy. It was everything we hoped for and Kaylee and her staff made a beautiful setting all that much better. Could NOT have been smoother and they all were friendly, helpful, and professionals at making dreams come true.
  
  I speak for [the bride] and [the groom] and his family. ALL of our guests said it was the best wedding they have ever attended… and we saw that feeling reflected in their faces all night long.
  
  We will heartily recommend The Gardens to any of our friends looking for a place for a special event.

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• Kristen Sent on 01/06/2019
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  Beautiful gardens!

  Elm bank was absolutely stunning - the gardens gave us so many options for how we wanted to arrange the guest seating, and they were very cooperative with ensuring we knew about rain options, and the different locations we could use for different events the day-of. Highly recommend! In particular, Kayleigh and Mary Kate were a huge help, super communicative and responsive, and provided a day-of coordinator who we met in advance to be on site the whole day with us. They also gave great recommendations for vendors who we ended up using.

  Elm bank was absolutely stunning - the gardens gave us so many options for how we wanted to arrange the guest seating, and they were very cooperative with ensuring we knew about rain options, and the different locations we could use for different events the day-of. Highly recommend! In particular, Kayleigh and Mary Kate were a huge help, super communicative and responsive, and provided a day-of coordinator who we met in advance to be on site the whole day with us. They also gave great recommendations for vendors who we ended up using.

  The Garden at Elm Bank's reply:

  Thank you Kristen! We loved working with you and Brian and hope that your day was everything you dreamed of! We hope you'll come back to visit the gardens again soon! -Kayleigh
• Amanda S. Sent on 11/06/2018
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  Perfect and magical wedding

  Elm Bank was the dream location for our wedding. We actually booked it without seeing it first, since we live in San Francisco, but have family in Boston. A family member went in the middle of the winter and even said it was beautiful (without flowers, etc). We wanted a place that was outdoors, and beautiful without doing too much to it. The best part of Elm Bank is the ability to use any of the gardens for your wedding, we used the Italiante for the ceremony, and the Weezy’s children’s garden for cocktail hour. Our guests were definitely in awe of the place. We lucked out and had 3 hours of sun on our wedding day (torrential downpour the morning of....) but we were going to still have it outside even if it was light rain, that is how gorgeous it was.
  
  I loved that we were able to do exactly what we wanted at Elm Bank. My Dad made handmade corn hole boards and welcome signs that we had during cocktail hour, we decorated the bars how we wanted, and brought in our own decor for the ceremony. You really can make the perfect wedding at Elm Bank, however you want. We had a black tie optional wedding, but you could also do a rustic wedding and it would go very well, as well as any kind of outdoor/garden/flower theme.
  
  The carriage house was also spectacular, we had a chandelier and bistro lights from the ceiling, which made the whole room sparkle. The space is fantastic, we had ~90 guests which was the perfect size for keeping it all in the carriage house and not using the attached tent.
  
  Kayleigh, the event director at Elm Bank was a complete joy to work with. From the first time I called to ask about the venue (and told her I lived on the West Coast and couldn’t stop by...) to the day of the wedding, she was upbeat, caring, and always had a smile on her face. I never encountered anyone at Elm Bank who wasn’t thrilled to talk to me. Kayleigh went above and beyond and helped my family FaceTime me when they went to the venue while I was on the West Coast, so I could see the space before securing it.
  
  It did book up fast, I got the last Friday of the season and I booked a year ahead, and I get why, it was perfect. A hidden gem in Wellesley.
  

  Elm Bank was the dream location for our wedding. We actually booked it without seeing it first, since we live in San Francisco, but have family in Boston. A family member went in the middle of the winter and even said it was beautiful (without flowers, etc). We wanted a place that was outdoors, and beautiful without doing too much to it. The best part of Elm Bank is the ability to use any of the gardens for your wedding, we used the Italiante for the ceremony, and the Weezy’s children’s garden for cocktail hour. Our guests were definitely in awe of the place. We lucked out and had 3 hours of sun on our wedding day (torrential downpour the morning of....) but we were going to still have it outside even if it was light rain, that is how gorgeous it was.
  
  I loved that we were able to do exactly what we wanted at Elm Bank. My Dad made handmade corn hole boards and welcome signs that we had during cocktail hour, we decorated the bars how we wanted, and brought in our own decor for the ceremony. You really can make the perfect wedding at Elm Bank, however you want. We had a black tie optional wedding, but you could also do a rustic wedding and it would go very well, as well as any kind of outdoor/garden/flower theme.
  
  The carriage house was also spectacular, we had a chandelier and bistro lights from the ceiling, which made the whole room sparkle. The space is fantastic, we had ~90 guests which was the perfect size for keeping it all in the carriage house and not using the attached tent.
  
  Kayleigh, the event director at Elm Bank was a complete joy to work with. From the first time I called to ask about the venue (and told her I lived on the West Coast and couldn’t stop by...) to the day of the wedding, she was upbeat, caring, and always had a smile on her face. I never encountered anyone at Elm Bank who wasn’t thrilled to talk to me. Kayleigh went above and beyond and helped my family FaceTime me when they went to the venue while I was on the West Coast, so I could see the space before securing it.
  
  It did book up fast, I got the last Friday of the season and I booked a year ahead, and I get why, it was perfect. A hidden gem in Wellesley.
  

  The Garden at Elm Bank's reply:

  Thank you for such a sweet review, Amanda! It was such a pleasure to work with you and Pat! I hope that you will visit the gardens again when you're back in the Boston area! Congratulations!! - Kayleigh & The Gardens at Elm Bank Team
• Audrey Sent on 10/11/2018
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  My husband and I got married on Sept. 28 at the Gardens at Elm Bank and we could not have had a more perfect day. Mary Kate and her team were absolutely fantastic and made sure that everything went smoothly! The venue is absolutely gorgeous and gives you a completely secluded, private space for your ceremony and/or reception. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour outside in the garden spaces and our reception inside the carriage house. Our guests were so impressed - we received compliments all night and people are still talking about it! It's a hidden gem of the area and truly a memorable place. Thank you SO MUCH to Mary Kate and Elm Bank - we could not be happier with how our big day went :)

  My husband and I got married on Sept. 28 at the Gardens at Elm Bank and we could not have had a more perfect day. Mary Kate and her team were absolutely fantastic and made sure that everything went smoothly! The venue is absolutely gorgeous and gives you a completely secluded, private space for your ceremony and/or reception. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour outside in the garden spaces and our reception inside the carriage house. Our guests were so impressed - we received compliments all night and people are still talking about it! It's a hidden gem of the area and truly a memorable place. Thank you SO MUCH to Mary Kate and Elm Bank - we could not be happier with how our big day went :)

  The Garden at Elm Bank's reply:

  Congratulations Audrey & Chris! Your day was absolutely stunning and we're so happy to hear that you and your guests enjoyed every minute! With love, Kayleigh, Mary Kate & The Gardens at Elm Bank Team!
• Megan Sent on 10/03/2018
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  The Gardens at Elm Bank is absolute perfection! From our first meeting to the entire process, everything was very smooth. We were initially attracted to this spot because of the gardens and they did not disappoint. Mary Kate and Kaleigh were always quick to answer our questions, even offered suggestions on things to do. It was so great to have the wedding ceremony, reception and photos all in one location! There are so many options when it comes to customize and design your wedding whether it the Carriage House or renting a tent. We knew our guests would love exploring the gardens before the ceremony or during the cocktail hour. The Carriage House is charming for our reception but is such a marvelous place, it could’ve been transformed to whatever we desired, even weather permitting a ceremony spot. Elm Bank’s preferred vendors are certainly the way to go when determining caterers or lighting designs. We did find it beneficial to have a wedding planner or coordinator to help facilitate the moving pieces and vendors. Overall our friends and family are still commenting on how stunning the venue and wedding was. My husband and I could not be happier with how things turned out! I’m so pleased we chose the Elm Bank and would do it all again!

  The Gardens at Elm Bank is absolute perfection! From our first meeting to the entire process, everything was very smooth. We were initially attracted to this spot because of the gardens and they did not disappoint. Mary Kate and Kaleigh were always quick to answer our questions, even offered suggestions on things to do. It was so great to have the wedding ceremony, reception and photos all in one location! There are so many options when it comes to customize and design your wedding whether it the Carriage House or renting a tent. We knew our guests would love exploring the gardens before the ceremony or during the cocktail hour. The Carriage House is charming for our reception but is such a marvelous place, it could’ve been transformed to whatever we desired, even weather permitting a ceremony spot. Elm Bank’s preferred vendors are certainly the way to go when determining caterers or lighting designs. We did find it beneficial to have a wedding planner or coordinator to help facilitate the moving pieces and vendors. Overall our friends and family are still commenting on how stunning the venue and wedding was. My husband and I could not be happier with how things turned out! I’m so pleased we chose the Elm Bank and would do it all again!

  The Garden at Elm Bank's reply:

  Thank you so much for your review, Megan! It was a pleasure to work with you and Dan and we are so happy for the two of you! We can't wait to have you back to the gardens soon! Lots of love, Kayleigh & Mary Kate
• Phil Sent on 08/18/2018
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  The venue is a beautiful setting with lots of options to accommodate any number of guests and styles of wedding. Mary Kate, Kayleigh, and Trish were incredibly helpful, responsive and invested in all things we asked of them. Outside of their direct responsibilities, they were full of suggestions for ideas for how we could make our dream day come true. Mary Kate even helped set up lawn game activities for our cocktail hour!
  
  We highly recommend having your wedding here. Thank you Elm Bank for hosting us on our best day ever!

  The venue is a beautiful setting with lots of options to accommodate any number of guests and styles of wedding. Mary Kate, Kayleigh, and Trish were incredibly helpful, responsive and invested in all things we asked of them. Outside of their direct responsibilities, they were full of suggestions for ideas for how we could make our dream day come true. Mary Kate even helped set up lawn game activities for our cocktail hour!
  
  We highly recommend having your wedding here. Thank you Elm Bank for hosting us on our best day ever!

  The Garden at Elm Bank's reply:

  Thank you for your kind words, Phil! It was such a pleasure to work with you and Sara! We hope that you enjoyed every second of your beautiful day!
• James Sent on 11/27/2017
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  We could not have asked for a better venue. Elm Bank was the perfect size for our 180 person head count and our guests have not stopped raving about the location. The Italianate garden was such a beautiful and elegant backdrop for our cocktail hour and the carriage house was exactly what we were looking for in our reception location. There's a lot of freedom to customize the space they way you want and we highly recommend this venue for couples who have a strong vision of the way they want their space to look.

  We could not have asked for a better venue. Elm Bank was the perfect size for our 180 person head count and our guests have not stopped raving about the location. The Italianate garden was such a beautiful and elegant backdrop for our cocktail hour and the carriage house was exactly what we were looking for in our reception location. There's a lot of freedom to customize the space they way you want and we highly recommend this venue for couples who have a strong vision of the way they want their space to look.
• Catherine Sent on 08/14/2017
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  Elm Bank is a beautiful venue and everything was perfect from beginning to end. The exceptionally beautiful gardens are truly magical and the staff was outstanding. The weight limit for the bridge was the most challenging part of planning because of transportation, but it worked out that Uber/Lyft were readily accessible for guests and we booked smaller shuttles for family/wedding party.
  
  Kayleigh was helpful with initial planning and vendor suggestions throughout. When we went to drop things off a few days before the wedding, the space we were supposed to use had been taken over by another wedding so they found us safe space in a totally different building! On the day of the event, Kristina and Jeanette were amazingly attentive and anticipated every need throughout the evening. They could not have been better. Thank you to everyone at Elm Bank!

  Elm Bank is a beautiful venue and everything was perfect from beginning to end. The exceptionally beautiful gardens are truly magical and the staff was outstanding. The weight limit for the bridge was the most challenging part of planning because of transportation, but it worked out that Uber/Lyft were readily accessible for guests and we booked smaller shuttles for family/wedding party.
  
  Kayleigh was helpful with initial planning and vendor suggestions throughout. When we went to drop things off a few days before the wedding, the space we were supposed to use had been taken over by another wedding so they found us safe space in a totally different building! On the day of the event, Kristina and Jeanette were amazingly attentive and anticipated every need throughout the evening. They could not have been better. Thank you to everyone at Elm Bank!
• Bethany Sent on 10/09/2017
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  We were so lucky to get married this summer at the Gardens at Elm Bank. The venue itself is the most beautiful garden around, with many different areas to host your event. The staff was amazingly helpful and accommodating to work with, thank you Kayleigh!! The Carriage House offers a beautiful white backdrop for you to totally customize your vision and choose all of your vendors in the midst of a fairytale-like beautiful grounds. We will continue to come back visit the happiest place ever, thank you Elm Bank!!

  We were so lucky to get married this summer at the Gardens at Elm Bank. The venue itself is the most beautiful garden around, with many different areas to host your event. The staff was amazingly helpful and accommodating to work with, thank you Kayleigh!! The Carriage House offers a beautiful white backdrop for you to totally customize your vision and choose all of your vendors in the midst of a fairytale-like beautiful grounds. We will continue to come back visit the happiest place ever, thank you Elm Bank!!
• Keirsten Sent on 07/14/2017
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  We loved this venue! It was everything that we wanted and was a perfect day!

  We loved this venue! It was everything that we wanted and was a perfect day!
• Chelsea Sent on 05/16/2016
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  We adored having our wedding at the Gardens at Elm Bank! It's such a beautiful space, both the grounds and the Hunnewell Building. I was nervous about a portion of our guests being outside in the attached tent, but it ended up working beautifully; the doors were open the whole time so they could see inside and we made the space outside cozy/fun with a photo booth and a twig chandelier. Kayleigh was helpful and responsive in helping us prepare for the big day, and the price was pretty reasonable for everything we received. I highly recommend getting married here.

  We adored having our wedding at the Gardens at Elm Bank! It's such a beautiful space, both the grounds and the Hunnewell Building. I was nervous about a portion of our guests being outside in the attached tent, but it ended up working beautifully; the doors were open the whole time so they could see inside and we made the space outside cozy/fun with a photo booth and a twig chandelier. Kayleigh was helpful and responsive in helping us prepare for the big day, and the price was pretty reasonable for everything we received. I highly recommend getting married here.

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