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  Smith & Wollensky Boston - Atlantic Wharf

  294 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA

  • Spaces for 16-350 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 4 Restaurants
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Smith & Wollensky Boston - Atlantic Wharf is situated near the historic Boston Harbor with breathtaking waterfront views. This location offers newly renovated and expanded private event spaces with a modern and upscale setting perfect for all events. Partial as well as full buyouts of the restaurant are available.

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  Nantucket Whaling Museum and Rooftop Deck

  Nantucket, MA, USA

  • Spaces for 60-120 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Landmark

  The Whaling Museum, which is conveniently located in the middle of downtown Nantucket, provides visitors with the ideal combination of modern design and historical significance. Its climate-controlled chamber has an amazing 46-foot whale skeleton, fine art, and rare relics, all of which are on display. The Hadwen & Barney Oil and Candle Factory, a towering 1847 two-level exposed brick structure with original wooden ceiling beams, flows from the museum's main hall. The Hadwen & Barney Oil and Candle Factory is open to the public. Both of these locations are fantastic locations for a wedding ceremony or reception, cocktail party, or private dinner event.. The Whaling Museum's outdoor deck, which provides unrivaled panoramic views of Nantucket Harbor, is the largest rooftop party venue in downtown Nantucket. It is the ideal setting for wedding ceremonies, cocktail celebrations, sunrises and sunsets because of its location overlooking the historic neighborhood and views of the sea. Offering unrivaled panoramic views of Nantucket Harbor, the Whaling Museum's outdoor deck, Tucker's Roofwalk, is the biggest rooftop party venue in downtown Nantucket and is the largest in the United States. It is the ideal site for wedding ceremonies, cocktail celebrations, sunrises and sunsets because of its vantage point over the historic area and views of the sea.

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  Classic Harbor Line, LLC

  60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

  • Spaces for 70-140 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Boats
  • 3 Waterfront

  Tie the knot while taking in the beautiful Boston Harbor Islands, New England light houses, and Boston skyline with Classic Harbor Lines. Say "I do!" as the sun sets in the most perfect backdrop. These charming and unique yachts are perfect for smaller ceremonies holding up to 40 guests on the schooner and 135 guests on Northern Lights. Cruise around the Boston harbor and capture the gorgeous memories of your special day.

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  New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

  11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505, USA

  • Spaces for 45-150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Event Spaces
  • 3 Gardens

  New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, operated by the Worcester County Horticultural Society in Boylston, Massachusetts, spreads across gardens, woodlands, and meadows with views of Mount Wachusett and the Wachusett Reservoir. The landscape shifts with every season — spring bulbs and tulips, summer perennials and lush greens, autumn foliage, and subtropical plant collections in the glass conservatories through winter. Six distinct event spaces are available for private rental, ranging from two glass conservatories to an outdoor garden, a fireside hall, an intimate link space, and a bright interior room with reservoir views. The Orangerie Conservatory, a modern interpretation of an eighteenth-century-style greenhouse, is the signature wedding and reception venue, seating up to 150 guests beneath a soaring glass ceiling. The Limonaia Conservatory, with curved beams and collections of citrus, palms, and orchids, seats up to 80 guests. The Reservoir Room offers copper ceiling details, a wall of windows, and a private terrace overlooking the Wachusett Reservoir and Mount Wachusett. Wedding and evening events are served exclusively by Peppers Artful Events and ARTbar. All indoor facilities and many outdoor garden areas are wheelchair accessible.

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  Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod

  11 Shore Rd, North Truro, MA 02652, USA

  • Spaces for 65-100 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Winery

  Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod occupies a restored 1830s farmhouse on the Outer Cape in North Truro, Massachusetts, set among cultivated vineyard rows and framed by a 200-year-old mulberry tree. The property also houses South Hollow Spirits, a working distillery that produces Twenty Boat Rums and Dry Line Gin using a 250-gallon copper pot still — making it one of the few venues on Cape Cod where guests can experience both winemaking and craft distilling in a single setting. The vineyard hosts private events in spring, summer, and fall, offering two distinct venues suited to a wide range of celebrations: rehearsal dinners, milestone birthdays, fundraisers, private wine and spirit pairing dinners, corporate team-building activities, and weddings. The outdoor Pavilion accommodates up to 65 guests, with patio overflow and easy access to the vineyard grounds. An on-site food truck provides daily catering service, and the venue maintains a no-outside-food policy to ensure a consistent guest experience.

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  Music City Queen

  60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

  • Spaces for 280 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Boat
  • 1 Waterfront

  The M/V Music City Queen is an ornamental sternwheeler berthed at 60 Rowes Wharf on Boston Harbor, available exclusively for private charters accommodating up to 280 guests. Named after Nashville, the vessel is a popular choice for wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, and corporate dinners and cocktail parties, offering guests the experience of celebrating on the water — exchanging vows at sunset or dancing under the open sky. Massachusetts Bay Lines has been bringing guests to Boston Harbor since 1963. The Music City Queen is available for full-vessel buyout, providing complete privacy for every event, and private charters run at a fraction of the cost of a comparably-sized venue on land.

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  Michael's Harborside

  1 Tournament Wharf, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA

  • Spaces for 50-150 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 4 Restaurants
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Michael's Harborside Restaurant & Bar sits on Tournament Wharf in Newburyport, Massachusetts, overlooking the Merrimack River. Known as Newburyport's favorite waterfront seafood restaurant, it draws local diners, boaters, and North Shore visitors with fresh seafood and sweeping river views — and extends that same setting to private functions. For events, the venue offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces that shift character with the seasons. The downstairs Dining Room suits cozy fireside gatherings in winter and open, seaside celebrations in summer, accommodating up to 50 seated guests or 100 cocktail-style. The upstairs Pub & Dining Room handles up to 50 for a plated meal or buffet and up to 80 for a cocktail reception. Two outdoor decks — one downstairs with the Landing, a 16-seat waterfront bar, and one upstairs with panoramic views of historic Newburyport and the river — each accommodate up to 100 guests. The venue's catering team also serves off-site events within a 60-mile radius, bringing the same food quality and coordination to locations beyond the waterfront.

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  The Bull Run

  215 Great Rd, Shirley, MA 01464, USA

  • Spaces for 8-300 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 7 Restaurants
  • 7 Total Spaces

  Bull Run Restaurant has operated as a tavern and gathering place in Shirley, Massachusetts since 1740, making it one of the region's most historically rooted event settings. Family-owned since 2009, the farm-to-table restaurant and concert hall maintains the original character of its colonial-era building through features like century-old barrel tables and the historic "Drunkard's Progress" mural in the rustic tap room. Seven private event rooms accommodate groups ranging from 2 to 300 guests, from the intimate Chimney Room to the full Sawtelle Banquet Hall, which can be configured to host gatherings of 75 to 300. The Garden Room and its adjoining patio offer the flexibility of indoor-outdoor dining, accommodating up to 80 guests combined. A covered bridge on the property serves as a distinctive setting for outdoor ceremonies. The restaurant holds a 3-star green certification and also manages catering at three nearby historic venues — the Shirley Center Meeting House and Town Hall, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and Farandnear Reservation, an 89-acre outdoor venue with a stone fireplace and pavilion.

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  Steeple Hall at Mission Oak Grill

  26 Green St, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA

  • Spaces for 18-200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Restaurants
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Steeple Hall occupies the second floor of Mission Oak Grill, housed in a converted Baptist church in historic Newburyport, Massachusetts. The building dates to 1805, and its cathedral ceilings, stained glass details, and floor-to-ceiling windows give the space a character suited to weddings and private celebrations. A 2002 renovation preserved the historic architecture while adding contemporary updates including new flooring, a refreshed bar, and a greenery wall. With capacity for up to 180 seated guests, Steeple Hall is the only wedding venue in Newburyport able to host that size of event comfortably. The space scales from 25-person corporate meetings to full receptions, and accommodates cocktail parties and private dinners of various sizes in between. A private outdoor patio offers a garden setting for up to 35 guests, and a Farmers Table in the main dining room provides a more intimate option for groups of up to 18. The venue is fully handicap accessible, air-conditioned, and equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi and a wireless microphone. An on-site Event Director is available full-time, and catering across all spaces is provided by Mission Oak Grill.

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  Deerfield Inn

  81 Old Main St, Deerfield, MA 01342, USA

  • Spaces for 50-150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Deerfield Inn has welcomed guests since July 1884, making it one of New England's enduring historic country inns. It sits on Old Main Street in Deerfield, Massachusetts — a village recognized as a National Historic Landmark and surrounded by working farms, period homes, and the pastoral Connecticut River Valley countryside known locally as the Happy Valley. The inn's large white-columned clapboard building retains much of its original character: a robin's egg blue front porch ceiling, the original hayloft door, a cast-iron horse weathercock, and preserved historic flooring. Twenty-four guest rooms are split between the main house and carriage house, and Champney's Restaurant and Tavern anchors the property's dining. For private events, the Terrace Café offers a multi-purpose setting with south-facing windows, French doors to a garden patio, a private bar, and coat check, accommodating up to 70 guests for a reception or 50 for a seated dinner. Champney's Restaurant seats 50 for private dinners in a room with period wallpaper, a fireplace, and chandeliers. The inn hosts weddings, elopements, corporate retreats, and social gatherings — with on-site accommodations so guests can stay through the celebration.

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  The Wagner at Duck Creek in Wellfleet

  70 Main St, Wellfleet, MA 02667, USA

  • Spaces for 50-250 Guests
  • 4 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Copper Swan is a 22-room boutique hotel set on five acres along Duck Creek in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, on outer Cape Cod. The property centers on two historic structures: Captain's House, a former sea captain's manse reflecting the character and elegance of the Wellfleet waterfront, and the Carriage House, built in the early 1900s. Together they offer accommodations for up to 62 overnight guests, making the property well suited for multi-day buyout events and weddings where the whole party stays on-site. For private events, the venue offers five distinct spaces — from a large open lawn that accommodates up to 250 guests under a tent, to an intimate waterside setting at Hawes Pond, a marsh-facing deck at the front of Captain's House, a rear deck overlooking the grounds, and The Sail Loft, an indoor dining room that seats up to 80 and overlooks the pond. The property hosts one event per day. Food, beverage, and layout are personalized for each booking rather than built around fixed packages, and beer, wine, and spirits are available through the venue's on-site liquor license.

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  The John Alden Club

  16 Minuteman Ln, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA

  • Spaces for 180-200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Event Spaces

  The John Alden Club is a private membership organization founded in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1969. Built incrementally on Minuteman Lane over more than two decades, its facility grew from a lower-level meeting room in 1974 to an upstairs function hall in 1979 and an outdoor pavilion completed in 1991 — together spanning more than 8,000 square feet of event space. The indoor Rental Hall accommodates up to 180 guests across 4,000 square feet, with a full-service bar, private bridal suite, dance floor, and commercially equipped kitchen. The outdoor Pavilion offers covered space for 200 or more guests with a dedicated bar, cooking facilities, and a surrounding lawn with horseshoe pits and a volleyball court. Both spaces are available for weddings, corporate functions, holiday parties, retirement celebrations, birthday parties, showers, cookouts, and family reunions, with in-house bartending included in rental packages and outside caterers welcome.

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  Greater Light

  8 Howard St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA

  • Spaces for 60 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor

  Nestled in a serene residential enclave just off upper Main Street, Greater Light began its journey as a humble livestock barn before being transformed into a captivating summer retreat and artistic haven by the visionary Quaker sisters, Gertrude and Hanna Monaghan, during the 1930s. This enchanting locale possesses a unique charm unparalleled anywhere else on the island, boasting grand twelve-foot iron gates, magnificent floor-to-ceiling windows, and an enchanting secret garden teeming with verdant splendor. Greater Light radiates an undeniable allure, making it an ideal setting for intimate outdoor gatherings amidst the lush garden. Whether it's an idyllic wedding ceremony, a vintage-inspired tea party, or any other special occasion, this venue sets the stage for unforgettable moments imbued with timeless elegance.

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  The Colonial Hotel

  625 Betty Spring Rd, Gardner, MA 01440, USA

  • Spaces for 300-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Hotels
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Colonial Hotel is a hotel and event venue in Gardner, Massachusetts, offering indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. The property's formal interiors include a grand staircase and chandelier-lit lobby, while outdoor grounds feature a wooden pergola and landscaped gardens suited to ceremonies and cocktail receptions. The venue's Ballroom accommodates up to 400 guests, and an outdoor tent provides a covered setting for events of up to 300. On-site hotel accommodations allow guests to stay on the property, and The Colonial Grille — the hotel's full-service restaurant — serves contemporary American cuisine and cocktails, making it a natural gathering point for rehearsal dinners and pre- or post-event meals.

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  Schooner Thomas E. Lannon

  63 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA

  • Spaces for 49 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Boat
  • 1 Waterfront

  The Schooner Thomas E. Lannon is a 65-foot Essex-built fishing schooner docked at Seven Seas Wharf in downtown Gloucester, Massachusetts. Built in 1997 in Essex, the vessel sails from mid-May through mid-October, offering guests a glimpse of what it was like to work aboard a Gloucester fishing schooner a century ago — crew assistance and an invitation to help raise the sails included. For private events, the Lannon accommodates up to 49 guests on an exclusive charter, with a captain, crew, and beverage service attendant on board. Weddings, corporate outings, anniversary and birthday celebrations, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and memorial services are among the occasions the vessel regularly hosts. Catering can be arranged through the adjacent Gloucester House Restaurant — including lobster bakes — or through a caterer of the client's choosing. A full liquor license is maintained on board.

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  Seaport Inn & Marina

  110 Middle St, Fairhaven, MA 02719, USA

  • Spaces for 200-400 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Hotels
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Seaport Resort & Marina sits on the New Bedford-Fairhaven waterfront in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, offering 84 guest rooms alongside dedicated event spaces for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 400 guests for receptions, ceremonies, and seated dinners, with direct access to an adjacent outdoor courtyard. The Waterfront Tent brings celebrations right to the marina's edge — with harbor views, space for a full bar, live music, and dancing for up to 200 guests. Smaller gatherings find a home in the Commodore Room, suited for showers, milestone parties, and business meetings. On-site catering, the Saffron by the Sea restaurant, and the Waterfront Bar round out the hospitality offerings. Hotel accommodations on property allow guests to extend their stay across the weekend.

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  Chesterwood

  4 Williamsville Rd, Glendale, MA 01229, USA

  • Spaces for 70-250 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Estate

  Chesterwood is the former summer estate of sculptor Daniel Chester French — creator of the Lincoln Memorial's seated Abraham Lincoln and Concord's Minute Man — preserved by the National Trust for Historic Preservation on 122 wooded acres in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The property is an entirely outdoor venue, offering ceremony, cocktail, and reception settings across formal perennial gardens and sweeping lawns with panoramic views of Monument Mountain. During cocktail hour, guests are invited into French's working studio and onto its broad porch, a rare encounter with one of American sculpture's most significant sites. Chesterwood is currently booking private events for 2026 and 2027. Events typically begin at 5pm when the property closes to day visitors, allowing the estate to transition into an exclusive private setting for the evening.

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  Hadwen House Garden

  96 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA

  • Spaces for 110-130 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor

  The Hadwen House is a Greek Revival home on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, that was built in 1846 for whaling trader and silver salesman William Hadwen. A beautifully-manicured garden is tucked away behind this distinguished property, situated amongst the ancient homes on Main Street. The Hadwen House Garden is the ideal outdoor site for beautiful wedding ceremonies, garden parties, dinners, and picnics, all of which may be held under the stars. While serving as a living memorial to the golden age of whaling, the Hadwen House and Garden provides a beautiful historic backdrop for your wedding reception. This Greek revival estate, constructed in 1846 and nestled amid the historic mansions on Nantucket's Main Street, has a lot to offer couples who are getting married soon! In the past, this house belonged to William Hadwen, a whale trader and silver salesman from the area. The property has been transformed into a wonderfully adorned house museum, complete with furnishings that transports visitors from the eighteenth century to the twenty-first century. A wonderfully groomed garden may be found tucked away behind this upscale residence. The Hadwen House & Garden is the ideal outdoor site for elegant wedding ceremonies, garden parties, high tea, dinners, and picnics, as well as other events. Imagining saying your "I do's" in the magnificent house garden, exchanging your first kiss as husband and wife while being elevated on stone stairs and surrounded by beautiful emerald lawns and blooming English-style gardens is a dream come true. The addition of comfortable bench seating and one-of-a-kind sculptures throughout the site adds another layer of intrigue to this quaint wedding location. This elegantly fenced-in space is also suitable for outdoor seating and cocktail receptions, especially when the magnificent estate is in the background of the event.

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  The Butterfly Place

  120 Tyngsboro Rd, Westford, MA 01886, USA

  • Spaces for 50-100 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor

  Wedding ceremonies are held at The Butterfly Place before or after hours, when you may rent the butterfly flight area for approximately one hour. Please contact Sylvia Leslie, Justice of the Peace / Wedding Coordinator as far in advance as possible to arrange a time for your ceremony and to schedule a meeting. There is no place available for a reception at The Butterfly Place; however, Sylvia will be happy to suggest places nearby which may host a beautiful and memorable reception.

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  Camp Kiwanee

  1 Camp Kiwanee Rd, Hanson, MA 02341, USA

  • Spaces for 100-200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Landmark
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Camp Kiwanee is a 68-acre campground and event venue owned by the Town of Hanson, Massachusetts, set on the shores of Lake Monponsett. At its heart stands the Needles Lodge, a historic structure built in the early 1900s and listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2005 — the first property in Hanson to receive that designation. The Lodge accommodates up to 200 guests for seated receptions alongside a dance floor, and its renovated back deck overlooks Maquan Pond, with drop windows that expand seating for ceremonies. A library inside the building serves as an additional ceremony space, and outdoor lakeside and wooded settings are available for ceremonies as well. The South End Campground — available for full-evening buyout — adds 17 cabins, a bridal cottage, and a pavilion with a stage and fireplace, giving wedding parties the option to turn the celebration into an overnight retreat. Camp Kiwanee is available for weddings, corporate retreats, and private events from May through mid-October.

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