Perfectly Petite: 9 Versatile Venues for your Boston Micro Wedding
Planning a micro wedding in the Boston Metro area? This New England stunner offers a fantastic array of locations perfect for your small gathering. So whether its a minimony overlooking the harbor, an intimate gathering surrounded by lush gardens, or a romantic elopement aboard a sailboat, these venues offer all the cozy vibes and fabulous amenities needed for your small-yet-stylish soirée.
Codman Estate
Lincoln, MA
Fab Features: set in an expansive landscape of gardens, lawns, and meadows just twenty miles from downtown Boston • the Italian Garden features a marble-columned pergola covered with flowering vines • your rental gives you exclusive use of the Carriage House, gardens, and grounds, and the flexibility to design your own event
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $
Weston Art & Innovation Center
Weston, MA
Fab Features: vibrant education center located within Weston's 1899 former library • intimate receptions in the Reading Room, which has been restored to its original early 20th-century splendor • ceremonies in the outdoor courtyard or in front of wide, multi-paned windows
Catering: BYOPrice: $
Commander's Mansion
Watertown, MA
Fab Features: lavish three-story, Civil War-era mansion surrounded by stunning grounds, with colorful trees, wooded paths, antique lampposts—even a cannon! • celebrate al fresco on the Victorian veranda or beneath a tent on the brick patio • plush interiors boast high ceilings, carved fireplaces, gilded mirrors, and a mix of rich woods and lush fabrics
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Night Shift Brewing
Everett, MA
Fab Features: industrial-chic brewery • variety of event spaces from the Everett taproom to the Lovejoy Wharf restaurant or Owl’s Nest beer gardens • BYO catering paired with craft brews, wine, and cocktails or choose from their approved list of caterers and food trucks
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Hotel Commonwealth
Boston, MA
Fab Features: luxe hotel in an iconic location at the center of Kenmore Square, with views of Fenway Park from the rooftop • dramatic ballrooms are adorned with contemporary chandeliers and elegant, neutral décor • delectable catering choices include a custom Sweet Shoppe—imagine your initials in a pastry or your grandma's favorite cupcake recipe, made to order!
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Fab Features: one-of-a-kind English Colonial setting that includes a full-scale reproduction of the 1620 Mayflower • al fresco celebrations in the terraced Hornblower Garden with its abundance of flowers, lawns, a rectangular pond, and low stone walls • micro packages for 20-50 guests include a wine & beer bar, stationary hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert with coffee & tea
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Row Hotel at Assembly Row
Somerville, MA
Fab Features: vibrant, modern hotel in the heart of Boston's cool Assembly Row area • intimate events in the cozy Ford space or the elegant in-house restaurant, Reflections • picturesque terrace space with fabulous city views
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Lyman Estate
Waltham, Massachusetts
Fab Features: stately 1793 mansion • the grounds boast 37 acres of lawns, gardens, and historic greenhouses • exchange vows in the garden, dine al fresco on the covered veranda or in an antique-filled parlor, then dance the night away in the gorgeous ballroom
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$
Encore Boston Harbor
Everett, MA
Fab Features: 5-star waterfront resort • micro-wedding packages range from 10–25 guests and include bridal bouquets and/or boutonnieres, priority booking at one of three restaurants for dinner following the ceremony, and exclusive resort and garden access for photos • conveniently located only 5 miles from Logan International Airport and with a fleet of Encore Boston Harbor water shuttles
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$
BONUS VENUE
We couldn't leave out this iconic North Shore Stunner that specializes in small destination weddings for up to 50 guests!
Yankee Clipper Inn
Rockport, Massachusetts
Fab Features: iconic 1929 bluff-top mansion • outdoor ceremony sites and the glass-enclosed banquet room offer unobstructed ocean views • charming accommodations in one of unique and historic 3 houses
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Find more venues suited for small weddings in Massachusetts here!
Venue: Wellfleet Preservation Hall
Are we friends yet? Join MyGuide for more goodness!
Some clients may have paid to be placed in our editorial and some of these links may be affiliate; however, we never include a venue, vendor, or product unless they have a proper place here. This is part of our Core Values. We create our website first and foremost to be good for the couples using it to plan their Big Day. We won't stray from that for a few advertising dollars. #scoutshonor