8 of Boston's Most Captivating Historic Wedding Venues

Dating back to 1630, Boston is one of the country's oldest cities, and for couples searching for a unique place to get married that's a very good thing. From elegant mansions and private estates to gilded-age hotels and a museum, Boston's historic wedding venues provide one-of-a kind settings filled with all the charm and opulence of a bygone era.


Omni Parker House

Boston, MA

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Glam

All-Inclusive

Stately Ballrooms

Fab Features: stunning, historic Boston hotel in the heart of the city • elegant event spaces range from the stately lobby, with its gilded details and deep-hued rugs, to the glamorous, window-lined 15th-floor Ballroom and patio • delicious in-house cuisine options include their specialty, the Boston Cream Pie, which was invented here!

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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Commander's Mansion

Watertown, MA

Venue Superpowers:

Civil War-Era Mansion

Antique Furnishings

Charles River Views

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 list
Price: $ • $$
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Boston, MA

Venue Superpowers:

Unique Architecture

Waterfront Setting

Ocean Views

Fab Features: spectacular setting in a beautiful, 12-acre waterfront park • dramatic celebrations in the the iconic nine-story glass Pavilion with views of the sparkling sea • the grand Smith Hall boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and an adjoining terrace

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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Hawthorne Hotel

Salem, MA

Venue Superpowers:

Downtown Salem Setting

18th-Century Style

Grand Ballroom

Fab Features: elegant 1925-era hotel • the exquisite Grand Ballroom is designed with Palladian windows, gold-framed mirrors, and a 19-foot ceiling • customized wedding packages paired with experienced sales staff ensures that your event goes off without a hitch

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Hamilton Hall

Salem, Massachusetts

Venue Superpowers:

Classic New England Vibes

Elegant Ballroom

Fabulous Events Team

Fab Features: a classic New England meeting house built in 1805 • serene celebrations in the McIntire Garden with views of historic Chestnut Street • the Grand Ballroom is designed with antique gilded mirrors, Italian chandeliers, and a musicians’ gallery

Catering: In-house
Price: $
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Codman Estate

Lincoln, MA

Venue Superpowers:

English-Style Estate

Non-Profit

Vine-Draped Pergola

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 list
Price: $
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Plimoth Patuxet

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Venue Superpowers:

English Gardens

Ocean Views

Creative Catering

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-house
Price: $$
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Lyman Estate

Waltham, Massachusetts

Venue Superpowers:

18th-Century Mansion

Landscaped Grounds & Gardens

Antique Furnishings

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 list
Price: $$
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