Top Worcester Proposal Venues

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Natick Lodge of Elks #1425 operates one of the largest function halls in Metrowest Massachusetts, accommodating up to 250 guests for a wide range of private events. The hall features a full bar, a full kitchen, and one of the largest dance floors in the area — complete with a stage for musicians and officiants. A sound system with projector, an outdoor BBQ area with a patio and horseshoe pits, and a generous private parking lot round out the space. The venue hosts weddings, receptions, birthday parties, holiday gatherings, banquets, class reunions, business functions, fundraisers, sports team celebrations, and community events. Renters receive two hours of setup time before each event at no additional charge.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Friendly Crossways is a rustic-chic destination wedding location in Massachusetts, near Boston, that offers a rustic-chic wedding experience. In the countryside, about 30 miles west of downtown Boston, we have on-site housing that is available for guests. For a complete weekend of joyful celebration on our farm, we endeavor to provide you all the flexibility and time you need to establish your own personal community. A more than 150-year-old New England barn and farmhouse that was first renovated in 1947 to serve as a summer retreat center, wedding venue, and hostel for backpackers and hostelers. From its primitive beginnings, it has evolved into a one-of-a-kind conference place and outdoor wedding venue, complete with attractive bedrooms and wonderfully planted gardens that are open all year. Among those who have benefited from our devotion to pleasant service and fair costs are family reunions, church and youth groups, health, music, and environmental organizations, as well as students from elementary school to graduate level. A staunch advocate of marriage equality, Friendly Crossways actively encourages diversity and inclusion in all parts of its business. Since it was first certified by the American Youth Hostels in 1947, Friendly Crossways (now Hostelling International USA) has established itself as the longest-running hostel in the United States, providing accommodations for independent travelers. Hiking, biking, skiing, and canoeing are all within easy reach from our serene, rural setting. Also, Friendly Crossways is a Boston wedding location with a long history of organizing outside tented weddings that dates back to the establishment of the business in 1947!

• Spaces for 300-400 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 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.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Farandnear is an 89-acre reservation in Shirley, Massachusetts, managed by The Trustees of Reservations and available for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and other private celebrations. The name traces to the property's origins as a Banks family summer retreat — built in 1902, it sat far enough from Boston for a two-day horse journey yet near enough for a seasonal return. The grounds offer an entirely outdoor setting: wooded trails, fields of wildflowers, an arboretum with more than 80 conifer species, remnants of a historic cranberry bog, and a 10-acre hemlock grove called Paradise. Events are anchored by an open-air pavilion with a fire pit. The Bull Run Restaurant serves as exclusive catering manager for all private events at Farandnear, bringing farm-to-table menus and full-service event coordination to the property.

• Spaces for 60-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

Roseland Cottage is a National Historic Landmark in Woodstock, Connecticut, managed by Historic New England. Built in 1846 for New York merchant and publisher Henry Bowen, the Gothic Revival estate is instantly recognizable by its bright pink board-and-batten exterior, steep gabled rooflines, and ornamental bargeboards — considered one of the best-preserved examples of the style in the country. The grounds reflect the same Victorian ambition as the house itself. A boxwood parterre garden, designed in the 1850s, contains 21 flowerbeds with more than 4,000 annuals. The carriage barn shelters the oldest surviving indoor bowling alley in the nation, a reminder that Bowen used Roseland Cottage to entertain on a grand scale — four U.S. presidents among them. From May through October, the Carriage House and south lawn are available for private events including weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations. The rental includes kitchen facilities, tables and chairs, and two accessible restrooms, all set against grounds that have hosted guests since the age of Ulysses S. Grant.

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Primavera is an Italian event venue and restaurant in Millis, Massachusetts, designed to accommodate celebrations ranging from large weddings to intimate dinners. The Grand Ballroom hosts up to 200 guests, the outdoor Botticelli Terrace accommodates gatherings of up to 80, and Mamma Maria's Garden Room serves smaller parties of up to 12. Additional spaces include a dedicated cocktail party room and a back section of the on-site restaurant suited for groups of up to 50. Dedicated event planners handle every aspect of the experience — from custom menu development to room setup and day-of coordination. Cuisine is tailored to each event, with options that include appetizer stations, grazing tables, and customized entrées. The venue also offers off-premise catering, New England clambakes, and outdoor barbecue services, extending its event capabilities beyond the on-site facility.

• Spaces for 32-160 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

3 Restaurant is a full-service dining destination in Franklin, Massachusetts, offering private event hosting alongside its regular lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch service. Two dedicated private dining rooms accommodate a range of gatherings — the Boardroom seats up to 32 guests for more intimate functions, while the Amber Room accommodates up to 160 seated guests and is configured to support a dance floor and live band or DJ. Events at 3 Restaurant are supported by a professional function staff experienced in event execution, with customizable menus drawing from the kitchen's creative American cuisine. Ample on-site parking and direct accessibility from Route 495 make the venue a practical choice for guests traveling from across the region. The restaurant's private dining program serves weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, corporate functions, and social celebrations.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Shaker Hills Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course in Harvard, Massachusetts, named the number-one public course in Massachusetts by Golf Digest. The club has hosted multiple US Open Qualifiers and maintains a superior practice facility alongside its well-regarded championship layout. The clubhouse accommodates private events through two dedicated spaces: the Canterbury Ballroom for larger celebrations and the Ann Lee Room for smaller gatherings. The venue hosts golf outings, weddings, corporate functions, and holiday parties, and requires use of a licensed, insured, and pre-approved external caterer for all on-site food service.

• Spaces for 8-300 Guests
• 7 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 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.

• Spaces for 275 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Mansion

The Mansion at Bald Hill is a historic landmark in the quiet corner of Northeastern Connecticut — a restored estate in South Woodstock that operates as a restaurant, bed and breakfast, and full-service wedding and event venue. The centerpiece for private events is the Banquet Center, a 7,500-square-foot facility that opened in 2015 and was designed to reflect the elegance of the original mansion. The ballroom accommodates up to 275 guests and features a wood arched-truss ceiling, a granite-topped bar, a dance floor, and a professional sound system. An indoor fireplace anchors the reception space, while a large adjacent patio — equipped with an outdoor fireplace, fire ring, decorative fountain, and waterfall — extends the gathering area outdoors. Site fees include a garden ceremony space, reception tables, chiavari chairs, flatware, glassware, and dishes, giving couples and event planners a complete foundation to build from. A conference room with a 75-inch LED television is also available for corporate gatherings.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

We provide a delectable and comprehensive menu. From our signature Coachmen's Prime Rib to our gluten-free options, we have something for everyone at our restaurant. When it comes to Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in the Boston Suburbs, The Coachmen's Lodge uses only the freshest ingredients to prepare its dishes. Coachmen's Lodge is the ideal location for any event, from the most intimate of gatherings to a large-scale gala. Our rooms are all professionally designed, and each one creates a backdrop of beauty and sophistication. Additionally, our newly renovated facility is situated on beautifully landscaped grounds with views of the water, ensuring that your event will take place in a stunning environment. We strive to make our clients' experiences as seamless as possible, which is why our clients enjoy the ease of event planning combined with personalized professional service and attention to detail from the moment they begin working with us.

• Spaces for 60-225 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Opened by the Bliss Family in May 2004, Crystal Lake Golf Club sits on Route 102 in Burrillville, Rhode Island, overlooking Crystal Lake and the course's 18th green. The 23,000-square-foot clubhouse combines golf, dining, and event space under one roof, giving weddings and private events a waterfront backdrop most banquet halls can't match. The main floor holds the newly renovated Waterfront Ballroom, which seats up to 225 guests with sweeping lake views, the more intimate Wisteria Room for gatherings up to 60, and the Tavern, an on-site restaurant open to the public for lunch and dinner. Outside, a lakeside gazebo hosts ceremonies, and couples can add a pontoon boat ride or an antique car arrival for a personal touch on their wedding day. The top floor includes a private Member's Lounge and a Wedding Suite for getting ready before the celebration. Beyond weddings, Crystal Lake hosts baby and bridal showers, birthday celebrations, bereavement gatherings, and golf outings, with a custom menu built by its event team for each occasion.

The estate's magnificent parlors and gardens inspire thoughts of an aristocratic, bygone past, giving it the perfect setting for a memorable celebration. The Connors Center offers several gorgeous sites for ideal weddings to become a reality, with its manicured flower beds, fieldstone walks, and stone terraces. Several prominent settings for indoor gatherings can be found within the Main House. With its mahogany-paneled walls and roaring fireplaces, the Main and Dover Parlors are great settings for smaller ceremonies or celebrations. Each parlor has French doors that open onto raised stone terraces with sunset views, which are ideal for cocktail events. The Estate Room, which seats up to 150 people, has a lot of natural light and a floor-to-ceiling window that provides unrestricted views of the lush woodlands beyond. Many couples exchange vows in the calm but lush St. Cecilia's Garden, the Connors Center's plein-air, gorgeous centerpiece. The garden contains a natural stone staircase leading to a birch tree forest dotted with aromatic flower beds, which was originally created by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, landscape designers of New York's Central Park. St. Cecilia's Garden provides the ideal setting for your wedding ceremony, whether your style is vintage, rustic, or traditional. For up to 200 people, we provide traditional white folding chairs. Beautifully decorated private rooms are available at the Connors Center for wedding parties to relax and prepare for the main event. The Sun Parlor has an en-suite bathroom, a full-length mirror, and comfy seating with views of the terraces. The space is filled with natural light thanks to a wide bay window, making it ideal for beauty sessions and candid photography. The enormous Hospitality Suite, located nearby, is the ideal venue for grooms and their groomsmen to prepare for the big day. The suite comes completely furnished and has a private terrace with views of the gardens below.

• Spaces for 225 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Coach grill is the perfect place for small private gatherings, group meals, corporate meetings, or rehearsal dinners, with chef-created menus to suit your needs. Throughout the restaurant, we can host private and semi-private parties of 10 to boisterous gatherings of 225 guests. Coach Grill has been dedicated to providing outstanding, five-star service and fine meals suited to each guest's individual interests since the 1930s. Coach Grill is part of the long-standing Wayland neighborhood and rests on the original site of the Red Coach Grill, a popular local hangout until it was destroyed by fire in the late 1970s. The Red Coach Grill was rebuilt decades later, and people returned as if reuniting with an old friend. This cherished New England institution, now known as Coach Grill as part of the Tavistock Restaurant Collection family of concepts, still serves the same elegant hospitality and exceptional cuisine as its ancestor, lighted by the warmth of its original stone hearth fireplace. It has been our joy to politely serve the New England comforts both appreciated by locals and admired by visitors for decades and years to come, as we are rooted in the Massachusetts community. “Best west suburban steak house. No question. Excellent steaks, fresh oysters, lively bar with bartenders who by themselves are worth the trip. Nice people” -Michael D. “I've been here several times and have never been disappointed. Food is excellent, service is exceptional. You will love your experience here... we did! It was all so good. Highly recommended!” -Haneen Y.

• Spaces for 80-130 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

You've arrived to the ideal place if you're planning an intimate seated dinner or a cocktail reception – welcome to S&W Wellesley. Choose from or combine our three versatile and recently remodeled private dining rooms, or purchase the entire venue. Your event will go off without a hitch thanks to free parking, complimentary WiFi, and an on-site planner. Enjoy a working dinner or lunch meeting in one of our private rooms or on one of our wide, heated patios. REMOTE / IN-HOUSE MEETING TECHNOLOGY: With secure, private Wi-Fi reserved for Private Event participants, we have the space and technology to conduct remote meetings or video chats with colleagues across the world. Schedule a full-day conference or retreat with catered breaks. S&W WILL COME TO YOU: The experience can be brought to your office by Smith & Wollensky. Our whole menu, including USDA Prime Steaks, fresh seafood, and wine, may be ordered online and picked up or delivered. Let's get creative and send USDA Prime Steaks, premium S&W Wines, and trademark steak knives to your clients! Let's chat about all of the S&W adventures we can have together! Everything we do starts with the steak, and at Smith & Wollensky, our chefs work hard to make it the best steak you've ever had. We are not afraid of failure; it is how we achieve what we do as a team, and we enjoy it. This is what we call 'swagger.' “Our steaks are hand butchered and dry aged on site, 100% essential to ensure the very best quality" - Matt King, Head Chef

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

A celebration at the Codman Estate Carriage House is a wonderful way to commemorate a wedding, corporate gathering, or other special occasion. The Codman Estate, nestled in an expansive landscape of gardens, lawns, and meadows, provides a unique country setting just twenty miles from downtown Boston while remaining close to the city. The Codman Estate Carriage House has been completely renovated and is now available for private parties and other events. This venue, with its rich wood paneling and rustic ambiance, offers a casually elegant and reasonably priced option for your wedding reception. The Italian Garden is a particular highlight of the landscape. Featuring a marble-columned pergola covered in flowering vines, this surprisingly formal secret garden is an ideal location for wedding ceremonies and receptions. In the garden, guests can relax by a reflecting pool that is surrounded by flowers, classical urns, and statues. A beautiful but less formal setting for photographs can be found in an English country garden, which was originally designed and maintained by Dorothy Codman. Your rental includes the use of the Carriage House, gardens, and grounds, as well as the freedom to create your own event from the ground up. Tables should be decorated with fresh flowers and fine linens for a formal wedding. For a summer barbecue, use checkered tablecloths and a volleyball net to create a festive atmosphere. In the grand Meadow, you can entertain your guests with lawn games, cocktails, and passed hors d'oeuvres. Dance until the wee hours of the morning. In addition to hosting corporate meetings and business events such as parties, client entertainment, wine tastings, and awards dinners, the Codman Estate also serves as a beautiful and relaxing setting for weddings. Having a clambake or barbecue on the lawn while playing games or listening to music is a popular warm-weather activity. Our experienced events staff will assist you in selecting a caterer and will be available to you throughout the entire planning process.

• Spaces for 125-140 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Historic Space

Concord's Colonial Inn has occupied Monument Square in Concord, Massachusetts since 1716 — one of New England's oldest continually operating inns. The Main Inn building, constructed that year, is joined by the Prescott Wing, The Cottage, and Rebecca's House to offer 56 guest rooms and suites, making it possible for event guests and wedding parties to stay on-site. The inn hosts weddings, corporate meetings, and private gatherings in several spaces, including the Merchant's Row & Middlesex Room, which can accommodate up to 125 guests. The Liberty Room, Village Forge Tavern, Taproom Bar, and a seasonal Outdoor Patio round out the venue's gathering options. A member of Historic Hotels of America, the inn sits 20 miles from downtown Boston near Concord's historic center, the North Bridge, and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.

Twelve Acres has been serving the community with high-quality food at reasonable rates, courteous service, and an attractive ambiance for more than two decades. The expertise of our team extends to all parts of event planning, with the goal of providing a stress-free experience at every stage of the process. Situated on twelve acres of land in Smithfield, Rhode Island, we are conveniently located 10 minutes from Providence, Rhode Island, and can be reached by Routes 295 and 146 (which connect to the Providence International Airport). Weddings and other social gatherings may be held at our site since it is a private and friendly environment. Twelve Acres offers a variety of indoor and outdoor event areas for you to choose from. Our outdoor Pavilion, which can seat up to 450 people, is the ideal location for a Clambake, pig roast, corporate event, wedding, reunion, or other barbecue-style gathering. Bocce, horseshoes, volleyball, and a huge field for softball, soccer, and football are all available on the outside acreage! Our culinary crew creates all of the cuisine on the premises everyday, and the establishment is family owned and run. Every event is unique, which is why we provide a vast menu choices and modify meals to match those requirements. Our service is unparalleled, and we strive to provide our visitors with great hospitality. We are a full-service venue, and our space can host gatherings ranging from 20 to 450 attendees. Twelve Acres has been the go-to venue for personal and professional gatherings for years because of the mix of superb food and friendly service it provides. Weddings and Corporate Functions Clambakes in an outdoor pavilion Lobster Bakes are a delicacy. Roasted Pigs Social Get-Togethers Events Taking Place During the Holidays School/Organizations Bereavements

• Spaces for 200-550 Guests
• 1 Event Space

For your perfect wedding, Lake Pearl Wrentham provides an innovative array of location alternatives. Lake Pearl is New England's most distinctive wedding setting, including stunning waterfront locations, lovely gardens, and a private beach, as well as 15,000 square feet of bespoke indoor venues. Every Lake Pearl wedding includes a separate and distinct indoor/outdoor cocktail location, personal bridal suites, specialized bridal attendants, and access to lovely lawns, gazebos, and beaches for creative wedding photography. Lake Pearl provides a choice of unique and stunning on-site outdoor ceremony sites, including beautiful lakeside gazebos, our private beach, and our absolutely unique seaside Boathouse Wedding Chapel, which are all available during the season. With a little help from our committed team of gardeners, our flower gardens vary with the seasons, showcasing the finest of New England's natural beauty. Lake Pearl Wrentham is the ideal site for an intimate wedding with fifty guests or a wedding reception gala for 550 of your closest friends and family, regardless of the season. Lake Pearl offers more options than any other New England wedding venue, from the majestic Grand Ballroom to the whimsical wonder of our Tree Top Room to the seasonally beautiful Victorian Tent. Traditional garden gazebos overlooking the lake, private beach ceremonies in the sand, or our inspirational Boathouse Wedding Chapel, a romantic open air chapel with a domed church-like ceiling, rustic chandeliers, and wall sconces nestled on the very shore of the lake, are all available for on-site ceremonies. Lake Pearl Wrentham offers three wedding packages, each one building on the one before it, each one offering outstanding value and all of which may be customized to create your own unique wedding package. Champagne toasts and bespoke tiered wedding cakes are included in imaginative hors d'oeuvres and meal stations, seasonal soups and salads, and inventive plated dinners. Beer and wine, as well as full premium bar services, creative cocktails, and more, are all available as part of flexible bar plans. Consumption-based bar programs at Lake Pearl ensure that you never pay for more than you consume. Whiting's Pond was the original name for Lake Pearl, and it was named after the Whiting family, who owned a mill there beginning in the late 17th century. Lake Pearl was known to all who visited as a destination with towering pine trees, famous coconut cakes, and other delicacies such as ice cream prepared from ice cut from the lake in the winter and held in the icehouse until the summer began. A trip was organized on Labor Day in the first year of operation, and the tradition of outings at Lake Pearl had begun.

• Spaces for 60-180 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Farms
• 2 Total Spaces

The Herb Lyceum occupies a four-acre farm on the historic Gilson Family Homestead in Groton, Massachusetts, where fragrant herb gardens, greenhouses, and flowering trees frame an event experience built around farm-to-table hospitality. The property hosts intimate weddings, private dinners, and garden celebrations, drawing on what is grown on the grounds and sourced from local producers for every menu. Two distinct spaces accommodate gatherings from small affairs to full-scale receptions. The garden setting hosts up to 60 guests for outdoor dining beneath a hickory nut tree, on a fieldstone patio, or under an open-air canopy tent — suited for bridal showers, afternoon teas, corporate luncheons, and family celebrations. The converted greenhouse accommodates ceremonies and receptions for up to 180 guests, offering a glass-roofed setting laced with twinkling lights that adapts to both understated and elaborately decorated events.