9 Irresistibly Rustic Wedding Venues in Massachusetts
Massachusetts offers some exceptional—and scenic!—rustic wedding venues. Many include barns, which are very cool in their own right, and most are located on farms so you get the added benefit of a beautiful, natural setting. Whether you envision a casual celebration or a black-tie affair, you'll find a rustic wedding venue that fits the style of your event.
NORTH SHORE
NORTH SHORE
Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
Newbury, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Dramatic 17th-Century Home
Non-Profit
Farm Animals
Fab Features: beautiful 230-acre site with early Colonial buildings, interactive exhibits, and sweet foster farm animals • ceremonies on the front lawn, with the historic 1600s home as your backdrop, followed by an intimate reception in the barn, or a lavish tented celebration on the grounds • your fees support Historic New England's stewardship and preservation of this and other important properties throughout the area
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$
Connemara House
Topsfield, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Classic Country Estate
Apple Orchards
Tented Receptions
Fab Features: quintessential New England farm and country estate set on 36 acres of pristinely manicured grounds • ceremonies in the orchard or the stunning gardens, with sweeping views of rolling meadows as your backdrop • al fresco receptions in a tent on the lawn, with cocktails among the cozy patio areas
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Estate at Moraine Farm
Beverly, Massachusetts
Venue Superpowers:
Lake Views
European-Style Gardens
Farm-to-Table Menus
Fab Features: 175-acre historic estate with sweeping views of Wenham Lake from its idyllic brick patio • Frederick Law Olmstead-designed estate with magical touches like a Tea House, European gardens and a romantic little bench under a flowering bridge • enjoy farm-to-table cuisine in your tented reception on the gracious lawn, or inside the manor itself
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Barn at Gibbet Hill
Groton, Massachusetts
Venue Superpowers:
Century-Old Barn
Cool Castle Ruins
In-House Cuisine
Fab Features: picturesque 100-year-old Barn with unparalleled views, surrounded by acres of conservation land • outfitted with an open-beamed ceiling, wood plank walls, antique chandeliers, dual mezzanines, and an airy covered veranda • in-house executive chef, with a network of local purveyors, offers expansive menu options
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
The Great Barn at Berlin Farms
Berlin, MA
Venue Superpowers:
1731 Landmark
Bucolic Pastures
Versatile Packages
Fab Features: charming 1731 homestead with a sophisticated aesthetic • the impressive Barn is designed with beautifully preserved with copper patina wood, Parisian chandeliers, and cool architectural "marriage marks" on the lofty beams • the scenic grounds boast crisp, whitewashed buildings and acres of lush pastures
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Fruitlands Museum
Harvard, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Hilltop Setting
Panoramic Valley Views
Local & Sustainable Menus
Fab Features: stunning views of the Nashua River Valley’s rolling hills, local orchards, hay fields and hardwood forests • historic, hilltop Prospect House alongside a tented brick patio, garden, and expansive lawns • delectable menus featuring local and sustainable food from area farms and artisan purveyors
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Storrowton Village Museum
West Springfield, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Restored 18th-Century Barn
Lush Gardens
Charming Vintage Details
Fab Features: brick walkways lead to a lovingly restored 1750 barn with original hand-hewn beams, wood flooring, and fireplace • intimate weddings and lovely photo ops in the charming vintage schoolhouse • delicious in-house catering from the Storrowton Tavern
Catering: In-housePrice: $
SOUTH SHORE
SOUTH SHORE
Plimoth Patuxet
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Venue Superpowers:
English Gardens
Ocean Views
Creative Catering
Fab Features: one-of-a-kind English Colonial setting that includes a full-scale reproduction of the 1620 Mayflower • al fresco celebrations in the terraced Hornblower Garden with its abundance of flowers, lawns, a rectangular pond, and low stone walls • micro packages for 20-50 guests include a wine & beer bar, stationary hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert with coffee & tea
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
The Red Lion Inn & Barn
Cohasset, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Charming Village Setting
Two-Story Barn
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: a historic Inn nestled in the heart of darling Cohasset Village • hold a rustic-chic ceremony in the elegant barn featuring a second-story wraparound mezzanine, rows of multipaned French doors, and crystal chandeliers • celebrate into the evening in The Cave, a space with the vibes of a private speakeasy
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
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