32 of New England's Best Hidden Gem Wedding Venues
Throughout New England lies an abundance of hidden gem wedding venues just waiting to be discovered. From secluded retreats and family-owned farms to lakefront lodges, these tucked-away treasures are perfect for private and peaceful wedding celebrations. And once you find them, we just know it'll be love at first "site"!
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
Willow Hill
Brooklyn, CT
Fab Features: welcoming private estate nestled on a picturesque 100-acre property that's yours to explore on your wedding day • poolside cocktail hours followed by receptions in a breezy tent in the Meadow or the rustic-elegant post-and-beam Barn • overnight lodging for 22 in the elevated 1790s-era Farmhouse
Price: $$$
South Farms
Morris, CT
Fab Features: stunning pastoral views can be found from every corner of this rustic venue and working farm • exquisite modern events facility nestled within the historic Sam Paletsky Barn • exchange vows on the expansive lawns framed by lush natural landscaping and rolling hills
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Smith Farm Gardens
East Haddam, CT
Fab Features: traditional classic white post-and-beam farmhouse • the surrounding fifteen acres boast an apple orchard, rustic stacked stone walls, and rolling green fields dotted with ancient shade trees • the main house is available for rehearsal dinners and morning-after brunches and has six plush bedrooms and a gourmet kitchen
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Tamarack Lodge & Glamping Resort
Voluntown, CT
Fab Features: ultra-peaceful and secluded retreat set on 28 forested acres abutting Beach Pond Lake • event spaces include the rustic-chic lodge, an al fresco bandstand, and gorgeous grounds • vintage cabins, glamping tents, and RV and tent sites are available to keep the party going all weekend
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Spa at Norwich Inn
Norwich, Connecticut
Fab Features: a Georgian Colonial inn on 42 acres of countryside • their romantic perennial gardens boast an oval reflecting pool and century-old oak trees • all wedding packages include a Serenity massage for the couple
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
19Main
New Milford, CT
Fab Features: former bank nestled at the edge of New Milford's historic town green • gorgeous architectural and design elements like exposed brick, a stately granite facade, a dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows • unique photo ops inside the elegant interior or around the charming surrounding streets, which are peppered with sweet shops, vintage streetlights, and an Art Deco movie theater
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
MAINE
MAINE
Grey Havens Inn
Georgetown, ME
Fab Features: historic B&B charming guests since 1904 • its bluff-top location offers unforgettable views of Harmon's Harbor and the Atlantic • say “I Do” overlooking the harbor and ruggedly rocky coastline followed by fun receptions on the covered porch of the on-site restaurant, BLUE
Price: $ • $$
Grace on the Lake
Harmony, ME
Fab Features: lovely family-owned venue nestled on 4,500+ feet of waterfront (and two private islands!) on beautiful Great Moose Lake • dine and dance in the light-flooded, purpose-built barn, where two stories of windows frame stunning lake views • plenty of overnight lodging in 5 cozy cottages
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Maine Lakeside Cabins Resort and Event Center
Caratunk, ME
Fab Features: private waterfront lodge features a tree-shaded lakeside lawn and rustic barn • enjoy cocktail hour by the fire pit while playing a variety of provided lawn games • cozy accommodations for up to 60 guests in the lakeside cabins
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Red Barn at Outlook Farm
Berwick, ME
Fab Features: ceremonies in the wedding garden, in front of the sugar maple tree, or the gazebo • cocktails on the red barn veranda • receptions in the grand ballroom with its authentic post-and-beam structure
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Fairytale Gardens and Weddings
Madison, ME
Fab Features: more than 20 stunning acres comprised of an orchard, beautiful perennial gardens, and sprawling green spaces • receptions can be held in the 200-year-old barn featuring assorted farmhouse chairs and cedar harvest tables • pay-it-forward attic stocked full of wedding décor free for you to use
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
MASSACHUSETTS
MASSACHUSETTS
Barker House by Wedgewood Weddings
Scituate, MA
Fab Features: impeccably restored seaside charmer, blessed with a picturesque waterfront location and unique historic character • ceremony settings include an enchanting garden courtyard or a rustic-chic banquet space • wine and dine guests in the elegant Williams Room beneath graceful chandeliers
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Endicott Estate
Dedham, MA
Fab Features: a magnificent Colonial Revival/Georgian mansion located on over 18 acres and features a beautifully manicured lawn surrounded by lush vegetation • hold a romantic ceremony under a beautiful tree, on the pillared portico, at the gazebo, or inside the mansion• opt for a traditional plated reception either indoors or outdoors in one of their stunning spots
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Bradley Estate
Canton, Massachusetts
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: $ • $$
Fruitlands Museum
Harvard, MA
Fab Features: stunning views of the Nashua River Valley’s rolling hills, local orchards, hay fields and hardwood forests • historic, hilltop Prospect House alongside a tented brick patio, garden, and expansive lawns • delectable menus featuring local and sustainable food from area farms and artisan purveyors
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Farmstead
Harvard, MA
Fab Features: exquisite 25-acre farm with overnight lodgings for 40 in a rustic-chic farmhouse • outdoor ceremonies in a forest glade, under a hydrangea-flanked arbor, or on a lovely lawn bordered by stone walls, followed by receptions under a beautiful sailcloth tent • enjoy customized farm-to-table menus sourced from the farm itself!
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
The Peabody-Essex Museum
Salem, Massachusetts
Fab Features: extraordinary museum designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie • breathtaking spaces are outfitted with an inspired combination of brick and glass, soaring arches, floor-to-ceiling windows, and gleaming wood floors • celebrations surrounded by exquisite collections of art from America, China, Japan and India
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Villa
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Fab Features: exchange vows under a wrought-iron or white gazebo, surrounded by posh, manicured gardens, velvety lawns, and a cool 250-year-old converted dairy barn • opt for traditional glamour in the Grand Ballroom, designed with gold fixtures and a chic 14-foot linear fireplace, Old World-style romance in the French-inspired Madera Ballroom, or celebrate al fresco in the airy tent • generous packages are paired with expert coordination provided by Saphire Event Group
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Avenir
Walpole, MA
Fab Features: exchange vows al fresco surrounded by beautiful seasonal landscaping and a lush forest • dine and dance in the elegant ballroom beneath 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: $ • $$
The Boylston Rooms
Easthampton, MA
Fab Features: 1800s textile mill-turned-event center at the edge of lovely Lower Mill Pond • al fresco pondside ceremonies with views of Mt. Tom and the Holyokes, followed by cocktails in the Garden Courtyard • airy, light-filled spaces boast century-old maple flooring, exposed steel ceiling beams, and ample space for dancing
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Harry Parker Boathouse
Boston, MA
Fab Features: sleek, contemporary boathouse on the banks of the Charles River, boasting beautiful balconies, wood, metal, and glass accents, and an expansive outdoor lawn and dock • floor-to-ceiling windows offer 180 degree views of the river and the setting sun • rental fees help support Community Rowing in making the sport available to a diverse range of adults and children
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Loch Lyme Lodge
Lyme, NH
Fab Features: charming country resort perched at the edge of a crystal-clear lake • exchange vows at the water’s edge, followed by lawn games and mingling as the sun sets behind the trees • 20 cute, rustic cabins mean many in your party can stay right on-site, enjoying a weekend of swimming, boating, kayaking, fishing, and more
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Smuttynose Events
Hampton, NH
Fab Features: welcoming brewery, tasting bar, and lounge on a lovely rustic property ringed with trees • DIY-friendly packages include dimmable lighting, a sound system, modern wood-stained picnic tables, lawn games, and three fire pits with Adirondack chairs • celebrate beneath a gorgeous white Sperry sailcloth tent, with the lush 2-acre Field at Towle Farm sprawling around you
Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$
Searles Castle
Windham, NH
Fab Features: awe-inspiring English Tudor-style castle perched on a hill atop a 125-acre estate • ceremonies set along an elegant crenelated wall beneath the arms of lush trees, followed by al fresco cocktails and passed bites on the landscaped courtyard • grand receptions in the Palladian-style event tent, which boasts an oversized dance floor
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
VERMONT
VERMONT
Turning Stone Farm
Greensboro, VT
Fab Features: a family-owned farm with rolling acres of hills, pastures, and all manner of flowers, fruits, and vegetables • historic 1880s post-and-beamm barn boasts a soaring, open-rafter cathedral ceiling • you are welcome to customize the spaces and use your choice of vendors
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Sleepy Hollow Inn
Huntington, VT
Fab Features: an intimate Vermont venue offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains • have your wedding ceremony by the pond, cocktails under the pavilion and dance the night away in the 17 sided Round Barn • celebrate all weekend long with a two-night stay in the eight distinctively decorated guest rooms
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Barn at Boyden Farm
Cambridge, VT
Fab Features: lush 54-acre quintessentially Vermont farm, family-owned for over a century • charming post-and-beam ceremony pavilion overlooks sweeping pastures • celebrate the bounty of the Green Mountain state with dinner in the wonderful red barn, with its cathedral ceiling strung with market lights
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $
Reading Farms Estate
Reading, VT
Fab Features: luxurious rental nestled among hiking trails, a lake, and historic buildings on 400 private acres in the Green Mountains • exchange vows on the lovely property, followed by cocktails and games on the lawn and a reception under a white peaked tent • on-site lodging for 46 people makes for the perfect weekend retreat
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
RHODE ISLAND
RHODE ISLAND
Linden Place Mansion
Bristol, Rhode Island
Fab Features: beautifully preserved Federal-style mansion built in 1810 • exchange vows in the sculpture garden followed by tented receptions on the manicured lawn • endless photo ops among the vibrant 2-acre property
Catering: BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
Shelter Harbor Inn
Westerly, RI
Fab Features: expansive historic retreat boasting a wonderful restaurant, cozy accommodations, and an on-site day spa • celebrate on three lush lawns, in a charming sunroom, or a classically elegant dining room... or all of the above! • 22 guest rooms outfitted with sumptuous linens and bath products
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Regatta Place
Newport, Rhode Island
Fab Features: elegant, waterfront venue located in the Goat Island Marina • ceremonies with amazing views of the classic luxury yachts in Newport Harbor and the glittering waters of the Atlantic • receptions are held inside a sophisticated cream-and-white striped tent, complete with chandeliers and billowing draperies
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Hope Events On Main
Pawtucket, RI
Fab Features: cool industrial-chic space • sleek poured concrete flooring, walls of weathered, exposed brick, and more than a dozen arched windows letting in natural light • endless DIY opportunities in this blank canvas event venue
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
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