17 Massachusetts Wedding Venues with Enchanted Forest Vibes
Want to get married amongst the trees? Massachusetts has a wealth of forested wedding venues where Mother Nature reigns supreme. Whether you want to exchange vows beneath a canopy of towering oaks, at a lakeside manor surrounded by white pines, or on a shaded hilltop overlooking the Nashua River Valley, these lovely locations provide the perfect outdoor setting for your woodsy celebration.
NORTH SHORE
NORTH SHORE
Long Hill
Beverly, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Unique Garden "Rooms"
Federal-Style Estate
Non-Profit
Fab Features: enchanting setting among naturalistic gardens, each with a distinct feel • prep with your loved ones in the gorgeous Federal-style home, which boasts exquisite floral wallpaper • dine and dance in the spacious outdoor tent
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
The Meadow at Red Ridge Farm
Salisbury, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Magnificent Meadows
Family-Owned
Tented Receptions
Fab Features: charming family-owned Hereford cattle farm set on 50 peaceful and secluded acres of pasture • ceremonies in a lush meadow, with rough-hewn log pews and a wood-frame canopy as the altar • snap photos amid the picturesque groves of trees, which are especially stunning in the fall
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Estate at Moraine Farm
Beverly, Massachusetts
Venue Superpowers:
Lake Views
European-Style Gardens
Farm-to-Table Menus
Fab Features: 175-acre historic estate with sweeping views of Wenham Lake from its idyllic brick patio • Frederick Law Olmstead-designed estate with magical touches like a Tea House, European gardens and a romantic little bench under a flowering bridge • enjoy farm-to-table cuisine in your tented reception on the gracious lawn, or inside the manor itself
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
BOSTON
BOSTON
The Bradley Estate
Canton, Massachusetts
Venue Superpowers:
1902 Georgian Estate
Formal Gardens
Tented Lawn Receptions
Fab Features: gorgeous red brick Georgian-style mansion • the interior impresses with beautiful crystal chandeliers, multiple fireplaces, and gorgeous antique furnishings and décor • garden ceremonies surrounded by lush landscape, blooming cherry trees, a lovely pond, and scenic trails • cocktails on the terrace followed by tented receptions on the manicured lawn
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
Berkshire Botanical Garden
Stockbridge, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Lush Gardens
Romantically Rustic
Historic Charm
Fab Features: a natural oasis encompassing more than 24 scenic acres • say ‘I do’ surrounded by serene ponds, towering trees, and intimate gardens • celebrate in the historic 18th-century Center House with its dramatic “living wall” and unique gallery spaces
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Brass Rail Meeting House
Southwick, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Romantic Elopements
Secluded Setting
Overnight Accommodations
Fab Features: private lakeside venue with lots of in-house amenities, from catering to dressing suites to valet parking • outdoor celebrations on the deck, with a charming Victorian-inspired gazebo and plenty of room for an al fresco reception • two inviting ballrooms for indoor events
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
Charter Oak Country Club
Hudson, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Affordable Luxury
Manicured Grounds
Georgian-Style Clubhouse
Fab Features: magnificent Georgian-style clubhouse • al fresco celebrations in the courtyard or on the lovely deck overlooking the gorgeous, tree-lined grounds • the elegant ballroom impresses with floor-to-ceiling windows, and French doors that bring the outside in
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Fruitlands Museum
Harvard, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Hilltop Setting
Panoramic Valley Views
Local & Sustainable Menus
Fab Features: stunning views of the Nashua River Valley’s rolling hills, local orchards, hay fields and hardwood forests • historic, hilltop Prospect House alongside a tented brick patio, garden, and expansive lawns • delectable menus featuring local and sustainable food from area farms and artisan purveyors
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Devens Common Center
Devens, MA
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Landscaped Gardens
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: generous packages offer everything you need, from personal wedding coordinators to elegant five-course dinner options • exchange vows in the peaceful Bridal Garden, then celebrate in the traditional elegance of the Grande Ballroom • convenient and comfortable lodging option in Springhill Suites, which is connected to the Center
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
CAPE COD | ISLANDS
CAPE COD | ISLANDS
Overbrook House
Bourne, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Classic Clapboard Mansion
Woodsy Setting
Weekend-Long Weddings
Fab Features: classic New England-style clapboard mansion set on a hilltop surrounded by 22 acres of Nantucket woodland • spacious lawns and fields lined with trees create a gorgeous natural backdrop for an outdoor ceremony • make it a weekend wedding and have exclusive use of the property from Thursday-Tuesday
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
SOUTH SHORE
SOUTH SHORE
Saphire Estate
Sharon, MA
Venue Superpowers
Elegant Estate
Lakeside celebrations
Picturesque
Fab Features: lovely estate and manor house set on the shores of Lake Massapoag • the picturesque grounds boast inspiring lakefront views, lavish fountains set amidst lush gardens, and picturesque woods • packages include exclusive use of the estate and the professional planning services of the esteemed Saphire Event Group
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Avenir
Walpole, MA
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Garden Ceremonies
Romantic Hidden Gem
Fab Features: exchange vows al fresco surrounded by beautiful seasonal landscaping and a lush forest • dine and dance in the elegant ballroom, with massive pillars supporting a soaring ceiling hung with sparkling light fixtures and crystal chandeliers • coordination by Saphire Event Group, a family-run business whose staff has tons of experience putting on extraordinary, personalized weddings
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Tirrell Room
Quincy, Massachusetts
Venue Superpowers:
Quaint Gazebo
Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
Panoramic Blue Hills Views
Fab Features: a private setting surrounded by impeccably landscaped gardens and boasting stunning views of The Blue Hills • make a glamorous entrance to your special day in a stretch limousine • exchange vows in the quaint white gazebo in the garden
Catering: In-housePrice: $
The Pavilion at Pinehills Golf Club
Plymouth, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Private Club
Terrace Ceremony Site
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: gracious private club highlighted by the light-flooded Pavilion, with its high ceilings, clerestory windows, and wood beams • a lovely stone walkway leads to the intimate Terrace ceremony site, surrounded by lush greenery and fragrant blooms • all-inclusive packages include delicious hors d'oeuvres, plated or stations-style dinner, a custom wedding cake, and floral centerpieces
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Venue Superpowers:
English Gardens
Ocean Views
Creative Catering
Fab Features: one-of-a-kind English Colonial setting that includes a full-scale reproduction of the 1620 Mayflower • al fresco celebrations in the terraced Hornblower Garden with its abundance of flowers, lawns, a rectangular pond, and low stone walls • micro packages for 20-50 guests include a wine & beer bar, stationary hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert with coffee & tea
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
BONUS
BONUS
Because we couldn't leave out this too-good-to-miss New Hampshire beauty that's just 6 miles from the Massachusetts border!
Granite Rose
Hampstead, NH
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Garden Ceremonies
Glamorous Ballroom
Flexible All-Inclusive Packages
Fab Features: rustic stone pathways traverse lush, forested ceremony sites, encircled by stone walls and luxuriant greenery • a gorgeous rotunda ballroom boasts skylights, chandeliers, curved glass walls, and a centerpiece dance floor • flexible all-inclusive packages feature the assistance of the experts at Wedgewood Weddings
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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