7 of Central Massachusetts' Best Wedding Venues
From country-classic red barns to chic boutique hotels, Central Massachusetts is bursting with beautiful spots to tie the knot. Whether you’re looking for a DIY-friendly weekend getaway, a rustic farm, or an elegant country club setting, you’re guaranteed to find something spectacular. We’ll get you started with a few of our favorite venues in the heart of the beautiful Bay State!
OUTDOOR CEREMONY
OUTDOOR CEREMONY
Fruitlands Museum
Harvard, MA
Fab Features: stunning views of the Nashua River Valley’s rolling hills, local orchards, hay fields and hardwood forests • historic, hilltop Prospect House alongside a tented brick patio, garden, and expansive lawns • delectable menus featuring local and sustainable food from area farms and artisan purveyors
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
ALL-INCLUSIVE
ALL-INCLUSIVE
The Inn at Hastings Park
Lexington, MA
Fab Features: luxury boutique hotel consisting of two artfully restored guest houses and a barn • warm receptions in the Living Room and Parlor, which blends vintage and modern details • delectable menus from Artistry on the Green, the inn's on-site restaurant, specializing in classic New England fare with an inspired twist
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
RUSTIC-CHIC
RUSTIC-CHIC
Salem Cross Inn
West Brookfield, MA
Fab Features: al fresco ceremonies in a white gazebo set amid 600 acres of rolling meadows • banquet rooms boast rustic charm, with dark wood beams, stone fireplaces, and country-chic décor • dedicated in-house catering team includes an exceptional cake baker for a memorable finale to your reception!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
ESTATE
Gore Place
Waltham, MA
Fab Features: charming 50-acre "country estate in the city" • intimate events in the warm, wood-accented, historic Carriage House which boasts warm wood accents and rustic-chic stable doors • grand, al fresco celebrations held in the peaked Century Tent, with windowed walls on three sides that allow views of the lush green surroundings
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
AFFORDABLE
AFFORDABLE
Highfields Golf and Country Club
Grafton, Massachusetts
Fab Features: gorgeous al fresco terrace, overlooking the verdant golf course, is surrounded by colorful blooms • spacious and elegant ballroom with glowing chandeliers, high ceilings, and an impressive stacked stone fireplace • generous packages may include a round of golf for four!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
BARN
BARN
The Barn at Gibbet Hill
Groton, Massachusetts
Fab Features: picturesque 100-year-old Barn with unparalleled views, surrounded by acres of conservation land • outfitted with an open-beamed ceiling, wood plank walls, antique chandeliers, dual mezzanines, and an airy covered veranda • in-house executive chef, with a network of local purveyors, offers expansive menu options
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
BARN
BARN
Storrowton Village Museum
West Springfield, MA
Fab Features: brick walkways lead to a lovingly restored 1750 barn with original hand-hewn beams, wood flooring, and fireplace • intimate weddings and lovely photo ops in the charming vintage schoolhouse • delicious in-house catering from the Storrowton Tavern
Catering: In-housePrice: $
Venue: Devens Common Center
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