9 Boston Wedding Venues On The Water
Waterfront weddings offer something extra—a refreshing tang in the air…expansive harbor, river, or cityscape views…in some cases even the opportunity to leave terrafirma altogether and host your celebration afloat. Boston Harbor and the Charles River are home to many wedding venues that put you close to or on the water, and here's a selection worth exploring.
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
Boston, MA
Style: Upscale, stylish restaurant with numerous intimate event spaces, many of which boast massive floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the famous Seaport.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Charles River Museum
Waltham, MA
Style: Historic 19th-century textile mill with striking brick construction, tons of natural lights, and soaring industrial windows, just steps from the scenic Charles River.
Price: $
Harry Parker Boathouse
Boston, MA
Style: Beautiful balconies, wide windows, and an expansive outdoor lawn and dock highlight this stylish venue nestled on the banks of the Charles River, with 180 degree views of the river and the setting sun from every space.
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
Boston, Massachusetts
Style: Stunning waterfront hotel in the heart of Boston with over 21,000 square feet of event space, ranging from the Skyline Ballroom, with its stupendous water and city views, to the draped and tented, Harborside Pavilion, bathed in natural light.
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Charles Riverboat Company
Cambridge, MA
Style: Five unique vessels to choose from, all boasting elegant interiors, custom-designed menus and full bar options, and covered canopy decks perfect for both a picturesque ceremony and dancing into the night.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships
Boston, Massachusetts
Style: Classic yachts that provide sea breezes and views of the water and Boston cityscape.
Price: $ • $$
Museum of Science
Boston, Massachusetts
Style: Imaginative venue offering interactive exhibits, fabulous Charles River and city skyline views, and dining among dinosaurs.
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
Style: Innovative venue where you can celebrate next to penguins, sharks and sea turtles, or beside Boston's scenic skyline.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Venue: Le Méridien Boston Cambridge
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