8 Unique Wedding Venues Near Boston

What's so great about wedding venues in the greater Boston Area? Everything! The range of options is amazing, from waterfront hotels and museums to a rooftop aerie and a fleet of tall ships. Check out our picks for some of the most unique locations in and around Boston!


Boston Public Library

Boston, MA

Venue Superpowers:

Iconic Building

Downtown Location

All-Inclusive

Fab Features: set in the heart of the city, this is one of the most unique and historic event venues in Boston • tie the knot inside or out in one of their stunning choices of event spaces • relax and enjoy the lead-up to your nuptials since they offer the services of a dedicated event planner to take care of the details

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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Harry Parker Boathouse

Boston, MA

Venue Superpowers:

Panoramic River Views

Fees Support a Good Cause

Contemporary Architecture

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, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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New England Aquarium

Boston, MA

Venue Superpowers:

Beloved Museum

Waterfront Ceremonies

Fees Support a Good Cause

Fab Features: dine privately among penguins, sharks and sea turtles, or beside Boston's scenic skyline • menus feature ocean-friendly seafood choices • your wedding will support the animals, exhibits, and efforts to protect the blue planet

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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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 list
Price: $$ • $$$
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Old South Meeting House

Boston, MA

Venue Superpowers: 

Historic Landmark

Colonial-Era Architecture

Central Location

Fab Features: host a unique ceremony in this stunning historic landmark in the heart of downtown Boston, • the dramatic interior boasts soaring Palladian windows, intricately carved pillars, and more gorgeous colonial-era details • its dramatic history includes hosting the protests by the Sons of Liberty that led to the Boston Tea Party

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Fenway Park

Boston, MA

Venue Superpowers:

Iconic Boston Institution

All-Inclusive

On-the-Field Ceremonies

Fab Features: one-of-a-kind Boston institution with plentiful event spaces • exchange vows at the edge of the iconic field, then take truly memorable photos throughout • generous package options are highlighted by the assistance of the talented events team

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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The Peabody-Essex Museum

Salem, Massachusetts

Venue Superpowers: 

Dramatic Modern Architecture

Diverse Art Galleries

Indoor/Outdoor Flow

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, and Japan and India

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Olio | A Modern/Industrial Event Space

Peabody, MA

Venue Superpowers:

Industrial-Chic

In-House Design Experts

Historic Theater

Fab Features: 1912 historic theater-turned-modern event space • flexible, industrial-chic interior with soaring ceilings, gleaming wood floors, and modern amenities like climate control and catering prep space • the in-house event and design experts will help you bring your vision to life

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Featured Boston Wedding Photographer



Mark Davidson Photography

Mark Davidson has photographed over 500 weddings across the Boston area. The Boston wedding venue you're considering? Chances are, he's shot there. His style is photojournalistic and editorial, but relaxed and real. Check out his website to view his portfolio, find Boston wedding resources, and to contact him for more info!



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