13 Unique Boston Wedding Venues


What's so great about wedding venues in the 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

Style: Tie the knot in one of the most iconic and historic event venues in Boston, which offers both indoor and outdoor venues and the services of a dedicated event planner to take care of the details.

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Lincoln, Massachusetts

Style: Sprawling, 30-acre park and al fresco gallery nestled on the tranquil Flint Pond, with a dramatic, ever-changing collection of large-scale and site-specific artworks both outdoors and throughout the modern, airy museum.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

SoWa Power Station

Boston, MA

Style: Spectacular 1891 industrial venue that was formerly the largest power station in the world, blending elegant century-old architectural details like red brick archways, soaring ceilings with exposed metal beams, and enormous windows with modern amenities.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

The Peabody-Essex Museum

Salem, Massachusetts

Style: Extraordinary museum designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie, featuring breathtaking spaces with an inspired combination of brick and glass, soaring arches, floor-to-ceiling windows, and gleaming wood floors, surrounded by exquisite collections of art from America, China, Japan and India.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Olio | A Modern/Industrial Event Space

Peabody, MA

Style:1912 historic theater-turned-modern event space, with a flexible, industrial-chic interior ideal for crafting your perfect vision and in-house event and design experts to help you bring it to life.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Harry Parker Boathouse

Boston, MA

Style: Beautiful balconies, wide windows, and an expansive outdoor lawn and dock highlight this stylish venue nestled on the banks of the Charles River, with 180 degree views of the river and the setting sun from every space.

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Museum of Science

Boston, Massachusetts

Style: Fantastic views of the Charles River and Boston skyline, plus three levels of interactive exhibits that let you dine amid dinosaurs and experience one million volts of lightning on the same night!

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Alden Castle - A Longwood Venue

Brookline, Massachusetts

Style: Old World grandeur, Tudor-style architecture, and a Vintage Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows, a soaring ceiling, and striking chandeliers.

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

New England Aquarium

Boston, MA

Style: Awesome setting featuring a giant ocean tank and the option of dining among penguins, sharks, and sea turtles, or beside Boston's scenic skyline.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Fenway Park

Boston, MA

Style: One-of-a-kind Boston institution with plentiful event spaces and generous package options, including the ability to exchange vows at the edge of the iconic field.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Old South Meeting House

Boston, MA

Style: Stunning historic landmark in the heart of downtown Boston, outfitted with soaring Palladian windows, intricately carved pillars, and more gorgeous colonial-era details.

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

Charles Riverboat Company

Cambridge, MA

Style: Five unique vessels to choose from, all boasting elegant interiors, custom-designed menus and full bar options, and covered canopy decks perfect for both a picturesque ceremony and dancing into the night

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Mandarin Oriental Boston

Boston, Massachusetts

Style: Sophisticated Back Bay location with an international ambiance—and a lush outdoor space for ceremonies.

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$


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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