9 of North Shore's Best Wedding Venues
Boston’s North Shore is home to some pretty epic wedding venues. Whether you're dreaming of a swoon-worthy soiree at a medieval castle perched right on the bluffs or a boho-chic bash in a boutique hotel, we've gathered some of our favorite spots to tie the knot in this charming seaside region.
COUNTRY ELEGANCE
COUNTRY ELEGANCE
The Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill
North Andover, MA
Style: Exquisite 19th-century Aesthetics Movement-inspired mansion set among 143 acres of serene lawns, shady trees, landscaped grounds, and historic outbuildings.
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
MODERN
MODERN
The Hotel Salem
Salem, MA
Style: Sleek, mid-century modern-inspired boutique hotel in the heart of town boasting stylish event spaces like Counter, the hotel's open-concept, Art Deco restaurant, and The Roof, the city's only rooftop lounge.
Catering: In-housePrice: $
CASTLE VIBES
CASTLE VIBES
Hammond Castle Museum
Gloucester, MA
Style: A faithful replica of a medieval castle complete with turrets and a drawbridge, perched on a rocky bluff along the windswept Gloucester coast with romantic gardens, a majestic Grand Hall adorned with an extensive collection of Medieval and Renaissance artifacts
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $
HISTORIC
HISTORIC
The House of the Seven Gables
Salem, Massachusetts
Style: Famous 350-year-old home with a tentable seaside lawn for outdoor events and a charming indoor space and Colonial Revival cottage.
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
BALLROOM
BALLROOM
Hawthorne Hotel
Salem, MA
Style: 1925-era hotel boasts an exquisite Grand Ballroom designed with Palladian windows, gold-framed mirrors, and a 19-foot ceiling. Guest rooms are done in 18th-century-style décor.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
MANSION
MANSION
The Hellenic Center
Ipswich, MA
Fab Features: historic white-columned Georgian manor • spacious ballroom boasts crystal chandeliers, fireplaces, gleaming hardwood floors, and a grand piano • gorgeous ceremonies offer broad bay views from the waterfront lawn
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
WATERFRONT
WATERFRONT
Yankee Clipper Inn
Rockport, Massachusetts
Fab Features: romantic 1929 bluff-top mansion • outdoor ceremony sites and the glass-enclosed banquet room offer vibrant shore views • delightful breakfasts accompany the warm, Art Deco-style accommodations
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
RUSTIC-CHIC
RUSTIC-CHIC
Grove at Briar Barn Inn
Rowley, MA
Fab Features: exquisite rural retreat with modern farmhouse flair • ceremonies on the lovely garden terrace surrounded by flowering plants precede receptions in the airy event barn • plush accommodations and the area's best on-site spa set among beautifully landscaped grounds and winding paths
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
ALL-INCLUSIVE
ALL-INCLUSIVE
Renaissance
Haverhill, Massachusetts
Fab Features: classic New England shingle-style clubhouse surrounded by natural beauty • impressive Ballroom with a soaring ceiling and large windows • only 35 minutes from Boston along the Merrimack River
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Venue: Eustis Estate
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