Top Massachusetts Sweet 16 Venues

For Nantucket weddings on the harbor, the White Elephant provides a stunning waterfront backdrop. Our hotel, which has been named to Travel + Leisure's 500 Best Hotels List for the past ten years and to BostonMagazine.com's "Best of Boston Weddings 2019" roundup as the "Best Nantucket Venue," is a romantic refuge for brides and grooms from all over the world. For all of your wedding needs, visit one of the most personal and lovely Nantucket wedding sites. The White Elephant has everything you need to make your Nantucket wedding unforgettable, including over 4,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, professional food, dedicated wedding coordinators, and group packages. Our locations can accommodate groups of 2 to 300 guests, ranging from the magnificent Ballroom to intimate rooms overlooking the bay. Reserving the entire property for weddings with up to 300 guests is a great gesture. A ceremony on the Harborview Lawn will wow your guests, followed by wine, dining, and dancing beneath the stars on the Harborview Terrace. Your wedding party can relax in plush wicker loungers overlooking the sea, cruise the port in a Hinckley Picnic boat, or end the event with a spectacular brunch at White Elephant Spa by Darya throughout the festivities.

INSPIRED ISLAND GATHERINGS Nestled within the 3.5-acre campus, you'll find multi-functional event spaces that beckon you to take advantage of our spirited side.

• Spaces for 150-500 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

WHEN IT COMES TO WEDDING RECEPTIONS AND GARDEN WEDDING CEREMONIES IN SOUTHWESTERN NEW ENGLAND, INDEPENDENCE HARBOR IS ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER DESTINATIONS. We have reserved our entire 20-acre estate exclusively for you and your guests, providing the ideal combination of indoor and outdoor facilities. A "Garden Wedding Ceremony" took place in the renowned Independence Harbor gardens, which created a magical atmosphere. The South Lawn Gazebo on the Harbor's South Lawn provides an enchanting setting for your wedding ceremony. Guests are guaranteed the exclusive use and privacy of the 20-acre Independence Harbor Estate for their ceremony, which is designed to be a uniquely personal event. Our wedding planners will assist you in designing your ceremony and will provide you with referrals for a variety of ceremony-related businesses. INDEPENDENCE HARBOR WAS CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR PRIVATE WEDDING RECEPTIONS AND GARDEN WEDDING CEREMONIES... IT IS THE PERFECT BLEND OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FACILITIES FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY. "THE HARBOR" IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND AND PROVIDES A BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPE FOR ALL SEASONS!" Flower designers... photographers... videographers... disc jockeys... bands... cake-makers... hotel accommodations... musicians for Justice of the Peace Ceremonies... limousine services... horse-drawn carriages... trolley and charter bus services... and much more! This list of experienced and well-regarded "preferred vendors" is not required for your Independence Harbor reception, but we highly recommend them. Each of these vendors has been hand-picked for the high level of professionalism that they demonstrate in addition to the high quality of their products and services.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Wedding planning is something to be excited about; nevertheless, we understand that it may be tough to juggle with our busy life. Our devoted and experienced sales team at the Hawthorne hotel will assist you from the moment you contact us until your wedding day, allowing you to focus on your guests and each other without the added stress of having to check every detail. Our different wedding packages cater to all budgets and allow you to select the wedding style that best suits you. Are you looking for something different or one-of-a-kind? All of our packages can be customized, and we will address any queries you may have in conjunction with our chosen vendors. Call today to schedule a visit and experience The Hawthorne's exceptional service! We can accommodate your welcoming receptions, brunches, and more with 93 well-appointed guest rooms, two award-winning restaurants, and private banquet space. Allow your guests to stay at the Hawthorne and avoid having to drive, allowing everyone to enjoy the wedding in a stress-free environment. Allow our wedding planners to turn your vision into a reality, whether it's contemporary chic or timeless sophistication. Our knowledgeable wedding planners can help you with everything from entertainment and florists to photographers and meal decisions, and will relieve you of your stress as soon as you begin preparing. The Hawthorne hotel hosts around 100 weddings each year. As a result, we've earned a solid reputation and can confidently recommend a variety of vendors. Please see our wedding brochure for further information, as we strongly recommend all of the vendors featured.

• Spaces for 180 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Imagine getting married in a quiet setting surrounded by beautifully groomed gardens with breathtaking views of the Blue Hills as the backdrop to your special day. You will find the Tirrell Room here, where elegance and perfection are combined in a regal and romantic environment. Our whole focus is on providing each and every couple with the most amazing wedding experience possible. Starting with the moment you walk through the double French doors and into the foyer of The Tirrell Area, you will be greeted with our exquisitely designed reception room. Through floor-to-ceiling windows, take in the splendor of natural light and the breathtaking views of our exquisite, well-manicured landscape surrounded by the majesty of The Blue Hills. The Tirrell Room can comfortably accommodate up to 300 people. Additionally, you will have your own private bridal suite as well as a pleasant and relaxed photo room adjacent to the reception area as a welcome gift from the venue. We have a gorgeous white Gazebo right outside our reception room, nestled among our wonderfully planted grounds, which would be a wonderful location for your wedding ceremony. PACKAGES FOR WEDDINGS The Tirrell Room provides you with an optional complete and traditional wedding package that is designed to ease your wedding planning while still allowing you to make all of the options that are unique to your own style and preference. Our wedding package is pretty comprehensive... and reasonably priced. This saves you significant time because everything for the package will be ordered by your Wedding Coordinator here at the Tirrell Room on your behalf. Please take a look at some of the feedback from prior wedding parties. If you have any questions, please contact us.

• Spaces for 130 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Let us host your event in Ledger's private "Macomber Room," which can accommodate up to 30 guests. This private dining room, which includes a private bar, beautiful picture windows, and historic furnishings, can accommodate up to 50 guests for a sit-down dinner or 80 guests for a cocktail reception. Our goal is to make your event memorable by adding a personal touch. Menu options include family style, plated and hors d'oeuvres options, as well as the option to work with Chef Gursha to design a menu that is unique to your individual style and taste. The Macomber Room can be reserved for brunch and lunch events, as well as dinner receptions and banquets. We specialize in everything from weddings to rehearsal dinners to corporate outings to baby and bridal showers and everything in between. Looking for a one-of-a-kind wedding venue with a rich history in New England? We are happy to accommodate full restaurant buyouts for larger groups and weddings, which gives you access to the private room, the entire restaurant, and the patio! The Macomber room, which can accommodate approximately 85 guests for a seated ceremony, can then be transformed into the main dining room for the reception and dancing. It is with great pride that Ledger announces that it has received the BONS award as the best indoor venue for a restaurant on the North Shore! At our Chef's Table, we also offer unique tasting menus created specifically for you by Chef Daniel Gursha and Sommelier Scott Lefler, if you prefer something a little more intimate. Designed for groups of 8-10 guests, this custom combination of wine and food inspired by the seasons of New England is ideal for any special occasion or celebration. Send an email to our Event Director, Ashleigh Moraga at ashleigh@ledgersalem.com to request one of our sample menus and additional information, or fill out the form below to request more information about menus and event planning.

• Spaces for 333-1,344 Guests

The land and structures at 35 Panhandle Road in West Tisbury are steeped in history, and this is evident throughout the property. It was formerly owned by Edwin Newhall "Bob" Woods (the great-grandson of founding father and first Secretary of the Society, Henry L. Whiting), and it now contains the "new" Agricultural Hall, two animal barns, an outdoor riding ring, and outbuildings. The Agricultural Hall was built on 20+ acres at the intersection of State and Panhandle Roads. Surrounded by open space with old growth trees dispersed throughout and backed on one side by a big hayfield, the location emanates peace and beauty typical of rural settings. A wooden barn formerly located in rural New Hampshire was meticulously demolished board by board, numbered labeled, packed, and packaged before being transported to the island by 42 volunteer 'Barnbusters' in the spring of 1994. In November of that year, hundreds of people from all around the island came together in a confluence of generosity to assist in the raising, sheathing, shingling, and painting of the 'new' Hall. Adding a front hall and verandah in the style and spirit of the 'old' Ag Hall, which is now known as the Grange Hall, on State Road, was a priority. It is possible to rent out the land for a limited number of events such as weddings and funerals, as well as religious, non-profit, educational, and governmental functions, as well as agricultural and allied operations. Birthday and anniversary parties are not permitted at this time. Please get in touch with us to find out if your event comes into one of these categories, to check on date availability, and to obtain the most up-to-date rental pricing.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Whether it's a small gathering or a large gathering, our staff will create a chef-driven meal and brewery experience, complete with customized service, to ensure a memorable occasion. Rock Bottom is a welcoming neighborhood bar, gourmet diner, and craft brewery that specializes in locally brewed beers and seltzers. Rock Bottom has received more than 200 beer medals from major events such as the World Beer Cup® and the Great American Beer Festival®, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and leadership in the industry. Chef Kaitlyn Venable joins the culinary team with a wealth of experience and creativity. Both have been in charge of menu development at various restaurants. They keep coming up with fresh and interesting flavors to add to our menu. We've hosted everything from small gatherings to major festivities. Customize your party with our skilled group sales staff, who can help you create an unforgettable event with chef-driven dishes, brewery experiences, and customized service. Rock Bottom is a well-known restaurant and brewery. Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, located near the Wang Theater, Boston Commons, Prudential Center, and various hotels, offers fresh local brews and a made-from-scratch menu! The total capacity of the restaurant is 350 people. The Red Sox Upper Deck Dining, the Revolution Bar View, the Celtics Bar Cove, and the Patriots Semi-Private Dining Room are all located on the main floor of our restaurant. We also have our Yankees Beer Garden, where the sliding glass doors may be opened annually for easy inside-outflow. We can develop bespoke menus with beer and food pairing stations, and we'd love to collaborate with you to make your vision a reality! We work closely with our Chef to ensure that all dietary requirements are addressed and that everyone's preferences are met. At Rock Bottom, we can also add brewery tours into your event. Your guests will have the opportunity to meet the brewer, sample a beer, and tour the brewery. Your well planned event awaits you!

Organizing a gathering? Consider having it at Boston's Trade on Atlantic Avenue. Our distinctive setting gently transports you to the Mediterranean with ease and pleasure, and trade has been fully redesigned. Trade is the location to organize your events in Boston, MA, with a new refurbishment, a new concept, and a space ready for anything. Not only will guests be transported to the Mediterranean with ease and luxury, but they will also enjoy exquisite meals and creative beverages. Please complete the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible. We had a very basic and effective approach when Trade first opened its doors in 2011 — fantastic atmosphere, great service, and great food. Trade provides a refreshing break from ordinary living. Trade is where experiences flow, inspired by the deepest ideals of Greek and Mediterranean ways of life, discussion, plate sharing, and relationship-building. We've had a very basic and effective strategy since opening our doors in 2011: excellent atmosphere, amazing service, and great food. We have deep origins in Greece and the Mediterranean, and we revere its cuisine and culture. The interchange of hospitality, food, ideas, and memories is at the heart of trade. To learn more, click the link below! Chef Jody Adams says that working with people, working with food, and developing a community are her top objectives, and she lives up to them every day. Jody's values and passions have guided her long career in the kitchen, her charity work, and her involvement in local and international communities. Jody earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Brown University, but a serendipitous meeting with Julia Child and Sara Moulton led her to Lydia Shire at Seasons, where she worked for four years on the line and then three years as sous chef for Gordon Hamersley at Hamersley's Bistro. Her second job was as an executive chef at Michela's, where she worked under Michela Larson. These experiences prepared her for the opening of Rialto, which she ran for 22 years before shutting in 2016.

• Spaces for 60-80 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

The Yankee Clipper Inn is a 1929 Art Deco mansion perched on a rocky oceanfront bluff in Rockport, Massachusetts, 35 miles north of Boston. Built on the former Tuttle Family Estate, the property spans three historic buildings — the main Inn, Quarterdeck House, and the Bulfinch House, a circa-1840 residence attributed to renowned Boston architect Charles Bulfinch, designer of Faneuil Hall and the Massachusetts State House. Over the decades the inn has welcomed distinguished guests including President Kennedy, John Lennon, Paul Newman, and Bette Davis. For weddings and private events, the inn offers an intimate oceanfront setting accommodating 30 to 60 guests. Ceremonies take place beneath the oceanside arbor, with receptions moving to the adjoining patio and banquet facility — all set against sweeping Atlantic views. The Captain's Compass Bar and an oceanfront pool complete the on-site offerings. Arrington's B&B Journal has called it "the best inn on the eastern seaboard," and the property has earned recognition from Boston Magazine, Country Living Magazine, and North Shore Magazine.

• Spaces for 150-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Country Clubs

A convenient distance from Boston and Cape Cod, Indian Pond presents the perfect setting for your special event including holiday parties, reunions, proms, bereavement gatherings, showers, sweet 16’s and rehearsal dinners. Our array of settings and menus, including poolside and terrace events, can accommodate a small intimate affair of 20 guests to an extravagant celebration of up to 500 guests. Indian Pond offers two exceptional rooms for your wedding day. The Blackstones Room features warm cherry woods and a floor to ceiling fireplace for up to 150 guests while the elegance of the Grand Ballroom provides scenic views of the golf course for up to 500 guests. Our pristine grounds and romantic setting provide the perfect background for your special day.

We're a creative Italian neighborhood eatery. We believe that the way we cook meals and interact with our community should be kind and attentive. And, like you, we understand the importance of a nice dinner shared with friends. MIDA. It literally means "he gives me." And each meal we prepare is intended to be a unique present for you. We hope to see you in the near future. We would be delighted to be a part of your event or special occasion, and would be delighted to reserve a piece of the restaurant or offer meals for your in-home or business gathering. Please be aware that neither of our MIDA locations has a private dining room. To make a request, please use the form found in the private events page of our website, or send any enquiries to events@midaboston.com. We can’t wait to be a part of your event! Patio reservations are only available on the same day. Request terrace seating the day of your reservation by calling the restaurant. Due to our limited capacity and to ensure the safest atmosphere possible, we kindly request that customers respect a 90-minute meal period. “We decided to come for our Anniversary dinner it was not only the best food we've ever had but the staff and chef made us feel like family. YOU MUST EAT HERE!!!” -Sarah R. “To say that we loved MIDA might be an understatement. From the food, to the service, and everything in between, MIDA made it worth it to travel into Boston on a Monday night in the middle of a boiling hot summer’s day for dinner… Just take our money. We can’t wait to go back.” -Katy N.

We look forward to welcoming guests for our 84th season, which begins on May 27th! The Lighthouse Inn on Cape Cod will transport you to a bygone era... With its isolated and tranquil atmosphere, as well as cool ocean breezes to restore your spirit, Cape Cod has become synonymous with relaxation. The Lighthouse Inn, located on nine quiet coastal acres, provides a private sandy beach, heated pool, tennis, family activities, and a full-service restaurant with magnificent ocean views, among other amenities. There is no better place to celebrate your wedding than a setting that is closer to the water and more characteristically Cape Cod. A wedding at the Lighthouse Inn will provide you with beautiful vistas, historic charm, and the salty air of Nantucket Sound, among other things. We can assist you with the planning of a rehearsal dinner prior to your wedding day. Check with our wedding organizer to see if any dates and hours are available. On-site meal following the rehearsal may be available, subject to space and time availability. Each morning, you and your guests may enjoy a hearty breakfast in our ocean view dining room before retiring to one of the lovely seaside guest rooms or cottages. Also included are access to a variety of outdoor activities such as our own beach, tennis courts, mini golf course and a seasonally open outdoor swimming pool.

A Venue Like No Other! Welcome to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, an iconic space that offers exceptional rental options for a diverse array of events. Whether you’re planning a nonprofit gala, corporate function, or social celebration, our venue provides an inspiring and unique setting that fosters meaningful connections and memorable experiences. Spanning 68,000 square feet, the Institute features a full-scale representation of the U.S. Senate Chamber—an awe-inspiring centerpiece that offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your event. Surrounding the Chamber are fully digital galleries and projection areas, allowing for customizable experiences that can be tailored to your event’s vision. The Institute also boasts a grand lobby and three spacious studio classrooms, making it a versatile venue ideal for conferences, networking receptions, celebrations, and more. With its blend of history, innovation, and state-of-the-art technology, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute is the perfect destination for impactful, unforgettable events. Elevate your next event at the Institute and create memories that will leave a lasting impression.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

• Spaces for 400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Joe's on Newbury is the perfect venue for small private dinners, large gatherings, social luncheons, and business events. The enclosed terrace at Joe's on Newbury has floor-to-ceiling windows facing Newbury Street, giving guests the feeling of being outside all year. In addition, our show kitchen and two full bars provide limitless possibilities for your event. We provide fully customisable menus. For groups of 10 to 400 people, we have private and semi-private group dining areas. Joe's on Newbury serves brunch, lunch, and dinner on an enclosed patio with indoor and outdoor seating, giving diners the feeling of being outside all year. Joe's, located on Boston's historic Newbury Street, has long been a Back Bay institution. This famous restaurant offers New England classics, seasonal fare, and an extensive beverage menu. We begin every dinner with our legendary peasant loaf, regardless of what you order, since we believe there is something unique about breaking bread together. With every bite, you'll get the comfort food you want plus something delightfully unexpected. Every meal that leaves our kitchen is handcrafted from the ground up with meticulous attention to detail. We have something for everyone, and we're pleased to customize your order to your preferences. For parties of less than ten people, please use the bookings button on the contact page. Please contact our host staff at the phone number listed there for parties of more than ten people. You can also reach us via the contact form. It is our pleasure to be of service to you.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Nestled along the banks of the Nunckatessett River in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, the Nunckatessett Canoe Club was originally built in 1904 as a storage facility for 63 canoes. It offered members a place to keep their canoes while enjoying the scenic beauty of the river and the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts. In 1915, the club relocated and expanded, adding a second story to accommodate more canoes and a spacious assembly hall for dancing. Unfortunately, just two years later, the new building was destroyed by a fire. Despite this setback, the Nunckatessett Canoe Club became a popular venue for large social gatherings and dances over the following decades. It hosted legendary performers like Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Frank Sinatra, and Rosemary Clooney, making it a cherished spot for music and celebration.

• Spaces for 380-490 Guests
• 2 Bars

Venu is Boston's nightclub destination and holds everything guests expect at a nightclub. Venu has unequaled customer service and management that goes all-out in an effort to ensure that all guests leave with a memorable experience. This chic space features modern elements and sleek lines with an eclectic palette of colors that complements the club's vibe. Stylish VIP tables circle the dance floor and bring the focal point to the center of the room. A state of the art sound system and bright lighting bring the club to life at night and create a one of a kind experience.