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-housePrice: $$ • $$$
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, BYOPrice: $ • $$
New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Beloved Museum
Waterfront Ceremonies
Fees Support a Good Cause
Fab Features: dine privately among penguins, sharks and sea turtles, or beside Boston's scenic skyline • menus feature ocean-friendly seafood choices • your wedding will support the animals, exhibits, and efforts to protect the blue planet
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Boston, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Unique Architecture
Waterfront Setting
Ocean Views
Fab Features: spectacular setting in a beautiful, 12-acre waterfront park • dramatic celebrations in the the iconic nine-story glass Pavilion with views of the sparkling sea • the grand Smith Hall boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and an adjoining terrace
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Old South Meeting House
Boston, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Landmark
Colonial-Era Architecture
Central Location
Fab Features: host a unique ceremony in this stunning historic landmark in the heart of downtown Boston, • the dramatic interior boasts soaring Palladian windows, intricately carved pillars, and more gorgeous colonial-era details • its dramatic history includes hosting the protests by the Sons of Liberty that led to the Boston Tea Party
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
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-housePrice: $ • $$
Olio | A Modern/Industrial Event Space
Peabody, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Industrial-Chic
In-House Design Experts
Historic Theater
Fab Features: 1912 historic theater-turned-modern event space • flexible, industrial-chic interior with soaring ceilings, gleaming wood floors, and modern amenities like climate control and catering prep space • the in-house event and design experts will help you bring your vision to life
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Featured Boston Wedding Photographer
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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