14 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
The Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill
North Andover, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Unique Architecture
Picturesque 143-Acre Grounds
Tented Receptions
Fab Features: exquisite 19th-century Aesthetics Movement-inspired mansion • large al fresco events set among 143 acres of serene lawns, shady trees, landscaped grounds, and historic outbuildings • intimate ceremonies on the mansion's opulent first floor, which boasts rich wood paneling, imported marble fireplaces, and period art and furnishings
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
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 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: $ • $$
DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
Lincoln, Massachusetts
Venue Superpowers:
Sculpture Gardens
Unique Museum
Indoor/Outdoor Flow
Fab Features: sprawling, 30-acre park and al fresco gallery nestled on the tranquil Flint Pond • dramatic, ever-changing collection of large-scale and site-specific artworks both outdoors and throughout the modern, airy museum • dine and dance beneath the breezy sailcloth tent on the Pondside Terrace, or head inside to the stylish Dewey Family Hall
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
Tanglewood
Lenox, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Panoramic Mountain Views
Iconic Music Festival
Multiple Event Spaces
Fab Features: a beautiful event venue Comprised of more than 400 acres of landscaped grounds, formal gardens, and rolling meadows • hold your ceremony in one of their outdoor spaces surrounded by the idyllic grounds of Tanglewood with views of the Stockbridge Bowl, manicured lawns, formal gardens, and beautiful shade trees • dance the night away with your guests in a stunning tented reception
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Country Club of Pittsfield
Pittsfield, MA
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Dutch Colonial History
Lovely Landscaping
Fab Features: one of the most historic buildings in the area, the elegant clubhouse was originally the 16th-century Dutch Colonial Mansion of Henry Van Schaak • lovely spaces can fit events of all sizes, from the intimate wraparound porch to the Grand Ballroom • generous all-inclusive packages ensure easy planning and budgeting
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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: $ • $$
Devens Common Center
Devens, MA
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Landscaped Gardens
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: generous packages offer everything you need, from personal wedding coordinators to elegant five-course dinner options • exchange vows in the peaceful Bridal Garden, then celebrate in the traditional elegance of the Grande Ballroom • convenient and comfortable lodging option in Springhill Suites, which is connected to the Center
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
CAPE COD | ISLANDS
CAPE COD | ISLANDS
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: $ • $$ • $$$
Highfields Golf and Country Club
Grafton, Massachusetts
Venue Superpowers:
Golf Course Views
Elegant Ballroom
Flexible Packages
Fab Features: gorgeous al fresco terrace, overlooking the verdant golf course, is surrounded by colorful blooms • spacious and elegant ballroom with glowing chandeliers, high ceilings, and an impressive stacked stone fireplace • generous packages may include a round of golf for four!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
SOUTH SHORE
SOUTH SHORE
Camp Wing
Duxbury, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Affordable Packages
Camp Activities
Secluded Oasis
Fab Features: serene setting with historic buildings surrounded by acres of woodland • romantic ceremonies overlooking the pond • wedding packages include camp activities facilitated by trained instructors and accommodations for up to 340 guests
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
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: $ • $$
Plimoth Patuxet
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Venue Superpowers:
English Gardens
Ocean Views
Creative Catering
Fab Features: one-of-a-kind English Colonial setting that includes a full-scale reproduction of the 1620 Mayflower • al fresco celebrations in the terraced Hornblower Garden with its abundance of flowers, lawns, a rectangular pond, and low stone walls • micro packages for 20-50 guests include a wine & beer bar, stationary hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert with coffee & tea
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
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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