Historic Estate Wedding Venues in Melrose, MA

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The Multicultural Arts Center

5.0

Cambridge, MA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $4,600

This Victorian treasure was built in the late 1880s, and originally served as the county courthouse. It’s been lovingly restored, and boasts a two-story theater space with an exquisitely embellished ceiling and wraparound mezzanine balcony. In the warmer months, ceremonies may be held in Centanni Courtyard. This airy outdoor space continues the historic feel of the Arts Center with lawns, a large arbor, and brick pathways. Your rental fee helps support the Center’s mission: to educate the community about diversity through the presentation of multicultural arts programs, and to make the center available to artists and groups who may not otherwise have access to a professionally equipped space.

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We held our wedding reception at the Multicultural Arts Center in Cambridge, and it was a beautiful venue to host our event. The space was a perfect size for our event with 125 guests, and the ceiling is a showstopper. The building is right on the small city park, Centanni Park, which is such a nice little green space in East Cambridge. The staff was friendly and easy to work with and helped us to create our dream reception. One thing to keep in mind when picking this venue is that you have to select from a list of preferred vendors for catering, and they will need to rent all of the plates, cutlery, glassware, catering supplies etc since the venue does not provide these items. Their list of caterers to choose from is a great list, but the extra cost of these rentals should be remembered when budgeting your event.
Jennifer O., 2 years ago
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Gore Place

5.0

Waltham, MA
  • Up to 225 guests
  • Limited services
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $2,550

Gore Place is Christopher and Rebecca Gore's 50-acre country estate with the grand 1806 Mansion, the stunning 1793 Carriage House, three-season event tent, sweeping grounds, and picturesque farm. This tranquil venue exudes charm and beauty while being conveniently located just nine miles west of downtown Boston. Whether you're saying your vows on the lush lawns or dancing under the stars in the tent, every moment of your special day at Gore Place is guaranteed to be magical.

I photographed a baby shower at the Gore Estate and it could not have gone better! Everyone was easy to work with and the Carriage House is perfect place for an intimate event. Definitely put it on your list!
Theresa Johnson Herlihy, 3 years ago
Cambridge Boat Club

5.0

Cambridge, MA
  • Up to 120 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $4,000

Cambridge Boat Club is a social and rowing club, located on the banks of the Charles River overlooking Eliot Bridge. Originally built in 1909, CBC was picked up in its entirety and rolled upstream to its current location in 1947, to make room for the building of Memorial Drive. Featuring vaulted ceilings and dark exposed beams akin to a ski chalet, and double french doors opening to a full length veranda, CBC offers a unique, rustic setting for any event.

The Cambridge Boat Club was the perfect choice for our New England fall-themed wedding! It is an absolutely gorgeous location on the river with just the right amount of historic charm. We had originally considered going with all-inclusive venues, but ultimately opted for the flexibility we had with the CBC to craft our own vision. The venue features two distinct rooms, a larger room called the Drinkwater room, which can be used for the wedding dinner, the Club Room, which was used for cocktail hour and the dance floor, and a porch, which has a stunning view. The layout perfectly accommodated both the party enthusiasts and our more introverted guests, who preferred quieter spaces for rest and socialization away from the dance floor. Opting for this venue requires a more DIY approach compared to all-inclusive options. Since it is a historic building, there are some restrictions to be aware of, e.g. no sparklers or ceiling drapery, and existing wall decor generally need to stay on the wall. This was no issue for us since we had a clear vision for the wedding theme and decor, and enlisted the help of Tastings Catering (highly recommend, since they have previous experience working in this space and also handle some of the decor) and Designlight. Major shoutout to Katie Donnelly, the club manager at Cambridge Boat Club, who always responded in record time to all our inquiries and provided helpful guidance. With everyone's help, we were able to create the wedding of our dreams!
Cathy Z., 5 months ago
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Olio: Modern / Industrial Event Space

5.0

Peabody, MA
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Limited services
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $3,000

This historic space has been outfitted with every modern amenity to be the ideal space to host the perfect wedding. We provide a non-traditional venue so that our clients have a blank slate to start from and can make the space their own. Without any décor, the soaring ceilings and cement walls feel "industrial chic" but clients can transform the space with glitz and glam, rustic touches, romantic lighting, modern lines, whimsical details, and vintage furniture. If you can dream it, it can be done at Olio. Located just North of Boston, Massachusetts, in the heart of New England, the venue is conveniently located and easily accessible to Logan Airport and nearby accommodations and attractions. Olio welcomes all and actively seeks out LGBTQIA+ identifying clients. Pricing and lots more information, including FAQs and tips/tricks are on Olio's website and social media accounts. Inquire today to schedule a tour!

Awarded Best of Zola
Olio was our first and only venue we toured for our wedding because once we walked in, we knew this was the place for us to celebrate our love with our friends and family. We loved that we could make the space anything we wanted it to be and put a little (or a lot!) of our own personality in our wedding that many venues cannot accommodate. That’s where Olio shines above the rest of the venues in Massachusetts. They offered tours and open house times that made planning and visualizing so much easier. On our first tour, we were told all of the history that lived in the building and hearing that made us fall in love all the more. All the staff we met and worked with were all so kind and helpful. Our guests could not stop raving about the beautiful space and could not believe that it is hiding in downtown Peabody! We’re so happy we picked Olio for our wedding!
Caitlin R., 3 months ago
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Willowdale Estate

5.0

Topsfield, MA
  • Up to 240 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

Willowdale Estate is a private mansion, just 30-miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. Located within a 720-acre state forest, and along the pristine Ipswich River. Our private estate is the perfect setting for a New England wedding ceremony and reception. Our coordination team and catering staff will execute your plan with grace, leaving you free to enjoy the party and mix with your guests. At Willowdale Estate, we host two wedding seasons. Our Tent Season from May-October is perfect for parties between 125-240 guests, and our Mansion Season from November-April is better suited for smaller parties between 80-125 guests inside our Estate. As you search for a venue, we would love to hear from you! We can send open dates, host a tour of our space, or create a quote for you. We celebrate the differences that make each client event unique, and warmly welcome people of every race, religion, and gender identity. Thank you for viewing our venue!

Awarded Best of Zola
We had a stunning fall wedding at Willowdale in 2023 and have been in awe of the experience since. The venue is remarkable, the food was impeccable (beyond restaurant quality), and the staff made us feel like it really was our special day in the universe. We love Willowdale!
Kristijan D., 4 months ago
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Harrington Farm

5.0

Princeton, MA
  • Up to 220 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

Harrington Farm combines the perfect combination of rustic and modern touches to help create the perfect setting for your wedding day. A mix of beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces insure you get to share the beauty of the surrounding grounds with the comfort of an indoor reception. Our sixty-acre property features fragrant gardens, tranquil ponds, a rolling meadow that can provide stunning sunset photography, abundant patio space, and an elegantly renovated barn that dates back to 1763. Let our seasoned planning experts help you design a guest-friendly celebration that captures the season’s natural beauty and your unique style.

Awarded Best of Zola
As a full time wedding DJ for a while, I've seen most venues in central Massachusetts. Nothing compares to Harrington Farm. The staff is attentive, detail oriented and is committed to creating the perfect day for couples. The building itself is perfect with a barn feel, cozy in the winter with the fireplace and stunning in the fall, spring and summer - sunsets and golden hour photos are unmatched. The ceremony spaces are just the right size with well thought-out landscaping. Cocktail hour in the Sperry Tent is magical with cool shade in the summer and just the right amount of ambiance. Inside the barn, the post and beam structure is gorgeous and the dance floor size is exactly right for an awesome party. The layout of the room makes it natural for guests to enjoy the music and still be able to talk with each other. As a self-proclaimed expert in wedding food, Harrington Farm is the one everyone else tries to match. If you're looking for a wedding venue that does it all and is the best around, look no further.
DJ Greg Bedard, 2 months ago
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Long Hill

4.8

Beverly, MA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $6,000

Elegant plantings and cultivated grounds fill this public garden with vibrancy that's more than a century in the making. Long Hill is a property of The Trustees of Reservations, a Massachusetts non-profit corporation. From 1916 to 1979, Long Hill was the summer home of noted author and editor of The Atlantic Monthly, Ellery Sedgwick. He summered here with his first wife, Mabel Cabot Sedgwick, an accomplished horticulturist, gardener, and author of The Garden Month by Month, and his second wife, Marjorie Russell Sedgwick, a rare plants specialist—both of whom created a delightful, enchanting landscape, surrounded by more than 100 acres of woodland. Today, visitors delight in the beauty of Long Hill’s structured and naturalistic gardens as well as a network of woodland trails. A diverse collection of trees, shrubs, and distinctive perennial plants provide color during the growing season, peaking in May and June and providing structure and beauty throughout the year.

Awarded Best of Zola
Long Hill in Beverly, MA, was nothing short of a dream come true for our wedding day. From the moment we stepped foot on the property, we knew it was the place where we wanted to begin our forever journey together. Here's why Long Hill was the perfect venue for our special day. We didn't need to go overboard with decorations because the natural beauty is simply breathtaking. Long Hill offered us a variety of spaces to work with. We held our ceremony in the garden, cocktail hour on the croquet lawn, and our reception was in the beautifully situated tent space. Helena was the best coordinator! She truly invested in making our day perfect. From our initial inquiries to the day of our wedding, she was with us every step of the way, ensuring that every detail was just right. Long Hill exceeded our expectations in every way, and we highly recommend it to anyone seeking a wedding venue that combines natural beauty, historic charm, and a touch of enchantment. Our day was perfect, thanks to Long Hill and its dedicated team.
Lauren A., 7 months ago
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Hampshire House

5.0

Boston, MA
  • Up to 100 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor

The Hampshire House is a classic turn-of-the-century mansion on historic Beacon Hill, where generations of Bostonians and their guests have wined, dined, and danced the night away. Hampshire House offers sweeping views of the Boston Public Garden. This five-story Georgian revival townhouse was lavished with Italian marble, carved oak paneling, crystal chandeliers, and tall Palladian windows. Hampshire House opens its doors for lavish private events - the perfect spot for elegant wedding celebrations. Whether you are dreaming of an intimate champagne brunch or an elaborate evening reception, the Hampshire House will help you design a personalized and unforgettable experience that is all your own.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot say enough good things about our experience getting married at the Hampshire House. We were lucky they were the first venue we looked at in person- we knew we didn’t need to look any farther to find the perfect place to host our wedding. We were looking for a place that felt intimate, warm, romantic, and elegant. We hosted a wedding for 73 people, and it was absolutely perfect. We have had nothing but positive experiences with the Hampshire House since with first met our coordinator, Lindsay Beshero just over a year before our wedding. They provided flexibility in planning while also taking care of all the catering and rentals. We loved our tasting, where Lindsay helped us iron out even the smallest details well in advance of our ceremony and reception. While they were professional and responsive throughout the planning process, the real joy in working with them was on the day of our wedding. The ceremony and reception spaces are absolutely stunning and are in the perfect location in downtown Boston, right off the Boston Garden and in the vicinity of plenty of hotel and transportation options. Because of the nature of the venue, you get to enjoy both the grand second floor library and the beautiful third floor reception space and bar. Transitioning back and forth throughout the evening was seamless, and allowed our guests to mingle and truly enjoy spending time together. The staff was warm and extremely responsive to our needs. Any request we had was met in moments. Another reviewer commented that they felt like they got to enjoy being a guest at their own wedding, and I couldn’t agree more. Our guests raved about the food and service, and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. We would choose the Hampshire House again in a heartbeat.
Adrienne S., 7 months ago
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Saphire Estate

5.0

Sharon, MA
  • Up to 240 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

Tucked away along the banks of Lake Massapoag, Saphire Estate’s charming manor house and sprawling grounds are the pinnacle of New England perfection. With inspiring lakefront views, lavish fountains set amidst lush gardens and picturesque woods, Saphire Estate offers a multitude of photo opportunities to tell your love story. A newly constructed, separate cocktail space boasts a cozy fireplace, gold chandeliers, and a quartz bar top juxtaposed by a variety of rich textures and stunning millwork. The entire estate, grounds, and fully modern amenities are yours alone to enjoy on your special day. Among Saphire Event Group's four venues—Saphire Estate, The Villa, Avenir, and The Lakehouse—we pride ourselves in maintaining fresh, well-appointed, and up-to-date surroundings. Our expertly trained staff have a singular focus: creating the picturesque backdrop for the biggest event of your life. We keep an eye on every detail, so you can keep your eye on making memories!

Awarded Best of Zola
The Saphire Estate is not just a gorgeous venue, the staff and management have perfected the process of planning and executing a flawless wedding. Kayla Collins (our producer) was beyond helpful in planning, she was flexible and accommodating and I don’t think we heard the word “no” once throughout our nearly yearlong timeline. Most important of all – on the actual wedding day, we didn’t have to do a thing except enjoy ourselves! The food was phenomenal, the staff made sure all special requests were met, and they set up everything from the guest book photo station to a memorial table. The ceremony and reception were both stunning. Cannot say enough good things about Kayla and the crew at Saphire Estate! We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding.
Alona J., 3 days ago
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Salem Cross Inn

5.0

West Brookfield, MA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,500

Our wedding couples appreciate the authentic and welcoming warmth we offer at Salem Cross Inn – a warmth that can only be found in a colonial farmhouse and barn that have stood the test of time for centuries. If our walls could talk, they would tell you of all of the tender memories in the making that they have witnessed. Our New England venue with antique wide pine floors and chestnut beams sits on 600 acres of magnificent countryside with grazing cattle in the fields. We can accommodate up to 200 people in our barn and loft, while smaller weddings find a comfortable setting in one of our more intimate rooms in the house. We’re ready to help you make the wedding of your dreams become a cherished memory – not only for you – but for your guests as well.

Awarded Best of Zola
Even though it rained on our wedding day we still had the best time with Salem Cross inn. Many of our guest are planning to go back to the tavern they have just because the food was awesome. If I could I would have my wedding all over again and again at Salem Cross inn!
Olivia Gavin, 7 months ago
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Harding Allen Estate

5.0

Barre, MA
  • Up to 240 guests
  • Limited services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $2,500

The Harding Allen Estate is a Central Massachusetts wedding venue, nestled in a Currier & Ives setting in the rural countryside. Only about 25 minutes from Worcester! Built during the Roaring Twenties, the magnificent mansion evokes memories of the style and opulence of that bygone era with its stunning architecture. Our walled gardens and variety of outdoor spaces for guests provide plenty of space for personalizing your wedding, whether you're looking for a glamorous or rustic event. It is a place that nourishes affairs of the heart until they blossom into great love stories. A place where couples declare their love for one another and embark upon their life "happily ever after."

Awarded Best of Zola
We had our wedding here 10/2023 and had an amazing time. The venue is beautiful, Jasmine the event coordinator was great and the food was delicious. Would reccomend!
Sydney, 5 months ago
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Four Winds Farm Events

5.0

Peterborough, NH
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

Four Winds Farm is a family-run boutique events space that centers around an antique barn. The barn is decked out with antique decor and has two large fireplaces to help create a cozy New England autumn wedding atmosphere. Four Winds Farm is over 300 acres of land in Southern New Hampshire including forests, rolling hillsides, mountain-views, a wetland beaver pond, and all the fall foliage your guests can handle. Our barn was converted from housing animals to being a center for theater and productions in the early 1900s and features a fantastic backdrop from a 1920's production. It is lit up with market lights and optional lanterns. We provide round tables and chairs to be set up however you choose, and we can accommodate whatever vendors and catering you prefer. We offer overnight lodging in our Hill House and Log Cabin as an additional package, and we include adjacent cottage rooms for your bridal prep. Check out our website for the full scope of our offerings.

Four Winds Farm is a beautiful, cozy, and unique wedding venue! It's such a great location for couples who are looking to host an intimate wedding there, as they have the main house for you your closest friends/family to stay in, plus the antique barn with the attached sunroom (the windows and lighting is *chef's kiss*), and, from a photographer's perspective, the photo opportunities are endless! If you want your wedding to feel special, unique, and true-to-you, Four Winds Farm is the spot! Bri her team are so welcoming, kind, and responsive - you can trust that you'll be in the best hands.
Christy |TheFrancisFrames, 4 months ago

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About wedding venues in Melrose, MA

How much do wedding venues typically cost in Melrose, MA?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. Melrose, MA offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. Raw venue space rentals (which only include the space itself) start at $1,400 and average $4,000. All-inclusive packages start at $150 and average $4,000.

What types of venues can I find in Melrose, MA?

Melrose offers a wide range of venues, including Ballroom, Hotel and resort and Urban.

What are some of the best wedding and reception venues available in Melrose, MA?

Some of the most popular venues in this area include Pierce House, Sheraton Commander Hotel and Devens Common Center. But just like finding "the one," finding the perfect wedding venue takes time and a little bit of magic. Start by envisioning your dream wedding - the ambiance, style, and location. Then, explore our extensive collection of carefully curated wedding venues. Our marketplace provides detailed information, stunning photos, and real couples' reviews to help you make an informed decision. Trust your instincts, and when you find that venue that gives you butterflies, you'll know it's the one.

What questions should I ask when booking a venue in Melrose, MA?

It all depends on what you're looking for, but you may want to consider things like whether the venue has an on-site bridal suite (29% in Melrose do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator (31% in Melrose do!).

Additionally, some venues work with certain caterers and require a minimum food and beverage spend in addition to the space rentals. Others might have a recommended list of preferred caterers that they'd like you to work with.

Can the venues in Melrose, MA accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in Melrose, MA can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 600. The average venue in Melrose can seat 100 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in Melrose, MA offer?

The venues in Melrose, MA are known for the exceptional suite of services and amenities offered to couples and their wedding parties. The most common services provided are Wi-Fi, Clean up and Set up. Some venues even offer Transportation!

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