Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn Street • Cambridge • MA 02138
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Mount Auburn Cemetery has a landscape shaped not only by remembrance, but by love. For nearly two centuries, Mount Auburn remains a place where love is practiced as well as remembered. Couples still come here for first dates, proposals, wedding photos, and even marriage ceremonies, drawn by the same sense of beauty, intimacy, and reflection that inspired earlier generations. Outdoor ceremonies can be held in several areas in the Cemetery, including by Auburn Lake, in Asa Gray Garden, or at the top of Washington Tower, which has views of Boston's skyline.
- Host your ceremony in Story Chapel. Mount Auburn's larger chapel was constructed in the 1890s and evokes the naturalistic qualities of our landscape with its warm, red sandstone. Inside, dark wood beams with decorative angels and a carved wooden pulpit contrast beautifully with yellow stone walls and loral stained glass windows. Though it's our largest indoor space, the warmth of the interior provides a homey environment for your wedding day.
- Or host your ceremony in Bigelow Chapel. Constructed in the 1840s and made of Quincy granite, Bigelow Chapel serves as a stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture. In the words of Meg Winslow, Mount Auburn's Senior Curator of Historical Collections and Archives, "the windows, like tapestries of shimmering light and color, unify the architectural space and bring a sense of nature into the building." Tall, arched ceilings add a feeling of grandeur to this intimate space. In addition, a glass pavilion offers sweeping vistas of Mount Auburn's landscape.
DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Elopements at Mount Auburn Cemetery start at $600 for 5–10 guests. Available daily after 3pm. Contact the venue for more details.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $1,600/event and up
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Space reserved
- Guest count
- Event duration
- Type of event
Ceremony packages range $2,250–5,000 for three hours and include a one-hour rehearsal.
Bigelow Chapel | 60 guests
Story Chapel | 150 guests
Outdoor Spaces | 200 guestsHourly space rentals are also available, and range $800–1,000/hour with a 2-hour minimum. Weekend events have an additional $1,000 fee. All rentals include:
- 2-hour setup time and 1-hour cleanup time
- Private event manager and staff member on-site
- Inventory of tables & chairs
- Indoor gender neutral restroom
- Add-on options include AV systems, mics, tenting, heaters, and more
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 150 | 200 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 150 | 200 |
| Reception | Seated | 150 | 200 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 200. | ||
Bigelow Chapel accommodates up to 60 guests indoors. Story Chapel can accommodate up to 150 seated guests.
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Alcohol
Not allowed
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, Monday–Saturday from 3pm–10pm and Sunday 10am–6pm.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Chapel / Church / Temple
- Garden
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Non-Profit
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Forest / Woods
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Hills
- Lagoon / Pond
- Lake
- Landscaped Grounds
AMENITIES: What services and amenities are available here?
Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:
Both chapels are non-denominational. People of all faiths are welcome to enjoy Mount Auburn Cemetery's chapels and spaces.
Mount Auburn Cemetery
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