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Thank you for considering having your wedding ceremony at King's Chapel! Since the Reverend Robert Ratcliffe celebrated New England's first wedding here on May 18, 1686, only three days after his arrival in Boston, King's Chapel has hosted hundreds of weddings. Friends and family will be able to watch you exchanging vows and taking another step along life's journey together in our historic sanctuary, which was erected in 1754. We provide a more intimate setting in The Little Chapel at our Parish House, a beautiful townhouse with its own charm at 64 Beacon Street, for weddings with less than 50 guests. Our wedding service is based on Anglican tradition and is available in our Prayerbook. It is a traditional ceremony during which the pair exchanges vows and rings as a symbol of their commitment. Friends and relatives are asked if they will stand with you and support you while you keep each other safe. The event closes with a blessing, with everyone invested in the union. We welcome you to attend our 11 a.m. Sunday services to become acquainted with our liturgy and the church. We marry couples of any faith or sexual orientation in the inclusive spirit of the One we adore, in keeping with our welcoming of all. Please contact Gretchen Horton, Parish Administrator, if you have any questions regarding holding a wedding at King's Chapel. We take our application process very seriously because we believe that marriage is a choice that requires love, support, and community to be happy. Couples who marry at King's Chapel get to know our clergy and begin dialogues about their relationships that (hopefully) will help them through difficult times as a pair in the future.

We make it all about you at Carrie Nation. Our venue is ideal for both large and small groups, and we provide fully customizable event planning to ensure that everything runs well. When you're throwing a party, you want everything to go perfectly, and the stress of preparing and hosting can make it difficult to enjoy the event you worked so hard to throw. Leave the worrying to us and see how simple it is to relax and enjoy the party while our specialists are in charge. Carrie Nation has a long history of designing and throwing parties, and our track record speaks for itself. See what we can do to assist you with your upcoming big event. Ragtime and jazz pipe through the speakers into three classy yet comfortable dining places as diverse in décor as they are in their titles, which are located on Beacon Hill, just a stone's throw from the State House. Learn about Carrie Nation's outlandish efforts to rid America of alcohol while smugly indulging in a variety of era-inspired cocktails. You can choose from a wide range of meal options at Carrie Nation Restaurant and Cocktail Club, all of which are designed to suit the environment and a precisely poured cocktail. Even if the main eating areas are attractive and appealing, sneak through the bar to a passage immediately beyond it, make your way to the red velvet curtain, and prepare to be plundered. You'll need a twenty spot, a secret handshake, or a password to get into Boston's Original Speakeasy. The Speakeasy, an attractive, windowless lounge with soft leather seats, dark polished wood, billiards, and a full bar, is a comfortable and sassy setting for residents and tourists alike, deserving of its famous hatchet wielding notice.

Boston has its own culinary tradition, and its cuisine and flavor are distinctly New England. The InterContinental's three eating and gathering venues each offer something unique. Miel reinvents organic French classics. RumBa creates signature beverages in a stylish setting. The greatest vodkas from around the world are sourced by VodkaBa. And they'll all make you desire more. Miel Brasserie, a rustic European-style restaurant that won the Diner's Choice Award in 2020, serves American Breakfast staples like buttermilk pancakes, smoked salmon, and fresh brunch cocktails. Breakfast is served every day, and dinner is served on Friday and Saturday. Are you looking for the ideal Boston wedding venue? Think about the InterContinental. Set on the city's historic waterfront, on the same channel as the Boston Tea Party. We give you complete control over the planning process; our team of experts will collaborate with you to ensure that every aspect is executed flawlessly. We'll make sure everything meets your standards, from superb dining to guest accommodations. It's just a matter of saying "I do." Our Wedding Organizing Guide for 2022 is jam-packed with everything you'll need to start planning your dream wedding at InterContinental Boston. This new printable brochure covers everything from our gorgeous venues to available dates, unmatched meals to exquisite accommodations. We've also placed a few films of some of our favorite real-life weddings within, because seeing is believing. The mini wedding is a brand-new method to be married in Boston. Our all-inclusive "Intimate I Do's" package, designed for the most intimate celebrations, includes a ceremony in an exquisite light-filled space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Boston waterfront, followed by a seated four-course dinner with tableside wine service, three-hour cocktail service, coffee and tea service. What is our gift to you? A wedding night stay in a Junior Suite, professional wedding coordination services, and stunning waterfront settings for your bridal pictures

• Spaces for 550 Guests

A unique venue for your next event, Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co. is located behind historic Fenway Park on Lansdowne Street, just a short walk from the Boston Common. A diverse range of activities and amenities are available at Cheeky Monkey, including house-brewed craft beer and full bar capabilities as well as cross-cultural street food, pool, ping pong, shuffleboard, digital darts, and eclectic décor. The CMBC can accommodate events for up to 550 people at a time. The Tap Room, located at the far end of the game floor and enclosed by our state-of-the-art steel beer tanks, can accommodate groups of 35 to 75 guests and includes a private bar, communal seating, three digital dart boards, and audio/visual capabilities. A full buyout or a semi-buyout may be available for larger groups of up to 550 guests, depending on the date and time of your event. Please complete the form to the right, and a member of our event sales team will contact you as soon as possible. In the meantime, we look forward to getting to know you and hopefully hosting your group for a fun and memorable event! Lucky Strike Boston (formerly known as Jillian's) is a Boston institution located adjacent to historic Fenway Park. It is a 70,000 square foot multi-dimensional entertainment complex that is the ideal location for your next event, whether you are expecting 10 or 1,600 guests. Six private event spaces and multiple full-service private bars are located throughout the multi-level entertainment complex, creating a captivating ambiance for any special event. The complex includes 24 pool tables, 16 bowling lanes, 150 state-of-the-art arcade games, five shuffleboard tables, four ping pong tables, and five ping pong tables.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Weddings Awe-inspiring location for a wedding. Check. As an alternative to the traditional wedding venue, our Club provides a lovely setting. Celebrating 32 floors above Downtown Boston and overlooking recognizable local landmarks such as the Charles River, the State House, Boston Common (with its clock tower), the Boston Harbor, and the Boston Harbor is a piece of cake when you know that our experienced event staff will go above and beyond to make your special day perfect. Make an appointment to see our private event spaces. Service that is both professional and courteous Staff members who are dedicated and skilled in their jobs. Check. It doesn't matter how huge or small your event is; we have the professional expertise to put up a show that will leave you and your guests speechless. We take great delight in producing events that are uniquely yours. Leaving you free to relax knowing that your event is in the best of hands, our experienced Private Events Director will handle all the logistics. Private Parties and Gatherings There are a variety of event spaces. Check. For all of your corporate activities and social parties, we have private event space available for you to use. We have six rooms that are exclusively reserved for events such as: Meeting for business purposes Meeting room that is both comfortable and adaptable. Check. Combining business and pleasure might result in a fruitful day away from the workplace. Everything you need to wow your colleagues and motivate your employees is available to you through us. We provide professional service for a wide range of business functions, including but not limited to the following:

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We welcome you to consider The Oceanaire whether you are planning a huge dinner party or a smaller gathering for a particular occasion. With our delicious food and superior service, we specialize in making all of your occasions — business lunches and dinners, company functions, special celebrations, holiday parties, and more — unique and unforgettable. The Oceanaire is the ideal location for any form of private gathering. For further information, contact our dedicated sales and events team. The Oceanaire Seafood Room opened in 1998 with a single goal in mind: to give customers the Ultra-Fresh Seafood ExperienceTM. Our chef-driven menu showcases seasonal and sustainable seafood flown in fresh daily, proving that seafood can be genuinely excellent. Our love for top-of-the-line fish, superb wines, and exceptional service is woven into all we do. WINE SPECTATOR'S Award of Excellence, TRIPADVISOR'S Certificate of Excellence Award for Superior Service, and OPENTABLE'S Special Occasion Restaurant are just a few of our awards. It's never been easier or more tasty to plan your next event! For all of your event catering needs, the Oceanaire now provides online purchasing! It only takes a few clicks to place an order. Build your order, pay, and let us handle the rest - your favorite eating alternatives will be delivered right to your door, or wherever you specify. “We had our office Christmas Party here last night and everything was top notch! Our party date had to literally change overnight due to the shutdown in the city. [The general manager] worked with us to make it happen and provided a professional and fun event! The food was extraordinary and service was excellent. We will definitely be back! Thank you for working with us to make sure our party was able to happen.” -Judy M.

• 2 Restaurants

Publico Street Bistro & Garden is ideally located just outside of Boston's Seaport and Fort Point areas for your next social or corporate event. We can turn every event into a memorable experience for you and your guests with many areas available for both private and semi-private reservations, including our award-winning Garden, which features fire pits, warm sectional seating, and a full marble bar. Imagine yourself strolling around a local public market, sampling culturally diverse street delicacies, chatting, and taking in the sights and sounds of a new or familiar environment. We think that everyone should have the opportunity to experience this magic for the greater benefit. We invite you to join us at Publico Street Bistro & Garden, where we want to evoke the sensations of discovering a new place through globally inspired cuisine, libations, and a mid-century meets rustic aesthetic. Our straightforward platters incorporate features and flavors from Europe, South America, and North America. Our dishes are made with tried-and-true techniques and recipes that highlight the season's freshest, most responsibly sourced ingredients from local farms and suppliers. Your experience is designed to leave you with a modestly priced passport stamp for your palate, paired with curated wine selections from small producers throughout the world, rotating craft beers, or luxurious cocktails. In South Boston, Publico is located at 11 Dorchester Street. There's something for everyone in our sociable dining area, which features a live-edge communal table as its centerpiece, as well as our big 27-seat oval bar and lounge seating in Publico's urban garden. You are invited to make a reservation in advance, however if you prefer a more nomadic existence, walk-ins, travelers, and the like are all welcome.

A vintage Boston tavern with a modern, newly refurbished décor may be found at MJ O'Connor's in South Boston's Seaport District. MJ's is the ideal spot for sharing appetizers while sipping cold beers and cocktails, drinking after hours, or dining on the patio. We enjoy meeting residents and visitors to Boston. Join us for wonderful tavern meals and New England staples like Clam Chowder, Fish & Chips, and Burgers while enjoying authentic hospitality. Enjoy one of our powerful craft cocktails or one of our local draft beers from Samuel Adams or Harpoon. We organize events and would love to work with you! Please contact us to inquire about our availability. In our newly remodeled dining room or on our big patio, we look forward to assisting you in securely celebrating or meeting. We'd love to hear from you so we can double-check your date and assist you with menu selection. An engagement party is a great way to honor the newlyweds. Alternatively, shower the soon-to-be-married pair. Alternatively, host your rehearsal dinner with us the night before the big day. Whether you want private dining or a cocktail celebration, we can accommodate you! Simply contact one of our Event Coordinators immediately and let us take care of all the logistics for your event. Gather the entire office for breakfast or beverages to celebrate. Invite clients and coworkers to a luncheon. Alternatively, celebrate triumphs with a sit-down supper. Our events team is available to help you design your event to match your needs, no matter what you're celebrating.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Yvonne's redefines the Supper Club dining experience with an amazing seasonal menu and a beautifully constructed environment, making it the ideal place to hold your gathering for any occasion. We provide a variety of personalized choices, ranging from a small gathering to a fully exclusive event. The new Yvonne's area beneath the Library offers a very exclusive and intimate eating experience, as well as amusing pop cultural references that provide commentary on modern life. The Gallery has only seven tables, therefore bookings are exceedingly limited and only accessible by special request. The entry is hidden behind a secret bookcase in the back of the Library Lounge, hidden from Yvonne's raucous main floor. The Supper Club harkens back to a time when comfort and attention to detail took precedence above fashion. The area has a weathered backdrop and polished furnishings. Antique crystal chandeliers, tufted heather gray sofas, clean white linen-draped tables, and hand-clipped Calacatta marble floors. Locke- Ober's original Santo Domingo mahogany bar, meticulously hand-carved on-site by French woodworkers in 1886, is the focal point of the dining area. The Supper Club is a great place for seated group eating, business events, and birthday parties. Yvonne's lounge, which is adjacent to the dining room, similarly strips down a once-ornate room to its unpainted brick walls and tin ceiling coffers for informal business gatherings and joyous cocktail parties. Styled bookcases, fine dining tables, herringbone wood floors, a hand-cut mahogany bar, and Locke- Ober's original gilded fireplace are all found in the Library. Charmaine Olivia's edgy, ethereal representations of famous historical characters hang among the Library's multi-hued books, creating a vibrant depiction of Yvonne's polished, yet fiery personality. The Library is imposing and an excellent choice for any type of event.

The third location of Scorpion Bar removes guests from the hustle and bustle of Boston's innovation area to another realm, with wrought-iron windows and gothic-style chandeliers. Scorpion Bar is a seamless transition from relaxed daytime dining to an explosive nightlife experience that satisfies all of your senses. The area is decorated with vivid red accents and exposed wood. While today's top tunes and timeless music fill the air, floor to ceiling windows open to the serenity of the Boston Seaport. Scorpion Bar is the ideal spot for lunch, dinner, celebrations, special events, and game-day excitement in Boston's hottest new neighborhood. Scorpion Bar Boston has a stunning setting, delectable cuisine, and a friendly staff to make your special night unforgettable. We can accommodate your next cocktail reception, corporate luncheon, private dinner, anniversary party, rehearsal dinner, or other special event. “Had a great surprise party for my friends 30th. We got a section of the restaurant all to ourselves. Great customer service especially for accommodating 20 of us without making a minimum purchase or room fee for our group on a Tuesday night.” -Jocelyn O. “I have visited Scorpion Bar both as a dinner patron and as a VIP patron on a few occasions recently. I have to give my strong support for the atmosphere we have experienced, particularly with Alizandria providing us with VIP bottle service. She is professional, attentive, fun and very welcoming every time we come in. She has absolutely become our "go to" to ensure myself and my group have the best experience possible. Keep up the great work. See you again soon Ali!” -Corey S.

• Spaces for 120-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Colin and Heather Lynch, together with partner Jefferson Macklin, open Bar Mezzana, their first restaurant, in Boston's South End district. The team's energetic journey brings the simplicity and elegance of coastal Italian cooking to a modern, colorful environment at 360 Harrison Avenue, after more than 30 years of operating Barbara Lynch's internationally acclaimed restaurants. Genuine, warm service and hospitality are underlined by Aperol spritzes, an award-winning Crudo cuisine, and a career immersed in pasta creation. Bar Mezzana's wine program, led by Heather Lynch and Beverage Director Ryan Lotz, has a carefully chosen range of varietals to complement Chef Lynch's cuisine, including both well-known bottles and lesser-known (but equally excellent) finds. The cocktail menu has a similar chemistry with the meals. The list contains the perfect Negroni, the perfect Spritz, a handful of seasonal drinks, and a selection of Amari, all of which are heavily influenced by the seasons and traditional Italian cocktails. Colin is a native New Englander who grew up in Newburyport, Massachusetts and attended the Culinary Institute of America for his Bachelor's Degree in Professional Studies before settling in Boston. He had an internship at Chef Barbara Lynch's flagship restaurant No. 9 Park while at the CIA and returned to work with Barbara after graduation. Chef Barbara Lynch got the James Beard Award for "Best Chef Northeast" in 2003 while he was on the team. After that, starting in 2004, Colin was appointed to Chef de Cuisine at No. 9 Park. Colin assisted Chef Barbara Lynch in developing menus and staff when she expanded to the South End with B&G Oysters and The Butcher Shop. Colin's efforts during the opening of Menton resulted in the restaurant receiving Boston's first Relais & Chateaux designation, being nominated for "Best New Restaurant" by the James Beard Foundation in 2011, being named one of the best new restaurants in the country by Esquire, and receiving The Boston Globe's first four-star review from food editor Devra First. Colin and his wife Heather Lynch, as well as former Gruppo colleague Jefferson Macklin, started their own restaurant in June 2016. The creative crudo, handmade pastas, and welcoming hospitality at Bar Mezzana in Boston's South End have won rave reviews from local press and guests.

• Spaces for 75-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

In the heart of Central Square, James Beard Award-Winning Chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette open a worldwide tapas restaurant. From March to July, Little Donkey offered a venue for our cooks and colleagues to produce and pack 60,000 hot meals for Covid-19 frontline healthcare professionals through Cambridge-based Off Their Plate. Little Donkey reopened in August 2020 with only outdoor seating. Little Donkey's ever-changing menu, which is heavily influenced by worldwide cuisine and local market produce, allows guests to enjoy food from all over the world. A large wine, cocktail, and rotating beer list complements the food. Little Donkey is dedicated to the safety and well-being of all of our visitors and employees. Before dining with us, please read through our JK Food Group Safety Protocols. Jamie Bissonnette is a James Beard Award-winning chef and co-owner of Coppa, an Italian enoteca, Toro, a Barcelona-style tapas bar, and Little Donkey in Cambridge, MA, and Bangkok, Thailand. Toro has a residence in Dubai as well. Food & Wine magazine gave Bissonnette the inaugural People's Choice: Best New Chef award. He received the James Beard Foundation award for Best Chef: Northeast in May 2014. Chef Ken Oringer is a well-known figure in Boston. Oringer, a James Beard Award winner, has built an empire of restaurants inspired by his travels around the world, including Boston's Tsukiji Fish Market-style Uni sashimi bar and Italian enoteca Coppa, as well as Boston and Dubai's Toro tapas bar; and the culmination of his travels is available on the menu at the Cambridge, MA Little Donkey, which now features an all-natural, minimal intervention, and small producer focused wine list.

• Spaces for 169-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Coquette serves fresh seafood, a hot-and-cold raw bar, flatbreads, and upmarket libations in a relaxed ambiance inspired by the flavors of the Basque Country along the Spanish-French coastline. Coquette, which sits cross-legged and sipping a martini on the ground floor of the new Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, is right across the street from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, so it'll be a popular spot for visiting professionals to meet for a nightcap before retiring to a room upstairs. Coquette is also the newest addition to COJE Management Group's growing portfolio, which includes Yvonne's, Mariel, Ruka, and Lolita, among other popular, vampy locations for fashionable dining, drinking, and socializing in Boston. Expect Coquette's lovely decor and delectable menu, which features twists on coastal French cuisine, to draw a large number of residents seeking for love at first sight and bite. Inside the 240-seat restaurant, a delicate and beautiful pastel-leaning color scheme of blues, pinks, and lavender has been used. The walls have a slightly iridescent sheen that reminds me of the inside of a nicely formed oyster shell, and there are dried, preserved flowers displayed in seasonal, installation-like groupings developed by East Olivia of New York. Meanwhile, a soundproofed ceiling above the four-sided bar is covered in a replica of François Lemoyne's The Apotheosis of Hercules, a rococo ceiling painting at Versailles known for its beautiful detail (as well as the tortured genius of the artist, who fell on his own sword shortly after). The dining room mural, which is a reproduction of Art Nouveau icon Alphonse Mucha's The Seasons, a series of paintings of nymph-like females representing spring, summer, fall, and winter, has been given a modern aesthetic flourish. Reach out to coordinate your private event today!

• 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.

• 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.

• Spaces for 170-320 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Committee is a colorful, friendly spot inspired by the modern-day "ouzeri" prevalent throughout Greece, where the conversation flows, the sharable appetizers thrill and satisfy, and the innovative cocktails keep the mood light and enjoyable. Step inside and relax in a meeting spot that gives the Boston waterfront a fresh zing–and a true flavor of Greece. In Boston, MA, try some Greek meze and cocktails! The life and soul of your gathering. The topic of conversation. At Committee, bring the excitement, flare, and fun of a cocktail party to any event of any size. Guests mix and mingle at our high-energy café near Boston's waterfront over Meze, a Mediterranean dining concept that invites them to sample, share, and engage. With sophisticated industrial design, a sparkling bar as the focal point, an outside terrace, and a bustling scene where people continually flow in and out, gathering at tables and chilling around the bar, our space heightens the laid-back yet energetic vibe. The culinary variations, hand-crafted cocktails, energetic wait staff, and harborside location all come together to provide a refreshing get-together they won't soon forget. The Committee can accommodate seated dinners as well as cocktail events with passing hors d'oeuvres. We provide a variety of venue alternatives to meet the size and vision of your event. The Committee can be rented in its entirety to accommodate larger events. Our Function Experts are standing by to help you realize your vision for a unique function. Contact us today to get the party started! We can’t wait to work with you.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Boat

We combine an exciting venue with delectable dining and incredible entertainment to create an unforgettable experience on Boston Harbor with our all-inclusive events. Allow our in-house experts to assist you at every stage of the process to create a one-of-a-kind event tailored specifically to you and your group. On the water, you can say "I do." With fully customizable ceremony and reception spaces, your nuptials and vows will take place against a backdrop that is worthy of the occasion. Allow our professional wedding planners to handle the details so that you can relax and enjoy your special day. Are you planning a celebration with your closest friends and family? We've got the perfect space for you here at our facility! Whether it's a milestone birthday or anniversary, our attentive onboard staff is on hand to ensure that your day is a smooth sailing experience for you. Bring yourself away from your desk and onto the ship! The ideal setting for a team–building event, a corporate happy hour, or anything in between, your team will have the opportunity to come together and celebrate, collaborate, and learn. Celebrate with your friends or a special someone. With breathtaking views of Boston Harbor, you won't find a better dinner experience anywhere else on the planet. An elegant vessel designed to showcase the city's iconic skyline will be your setting for a three-course plated lunch or dinner. Boston is brought to you tableside, complete with inventive plated dishes, refreshing cocktails, and live entertainment.

• Spaces for 47 Guests

Massachusetts Bay Lines provides people a once in the lifetime opportunity to host your unique wedding day aboard The Pirate Ship Formidable! This captivating interactive experience is enhanced by the pirate crew’s entertaining and informative manner. A beautiful pirate ship wedding featuring panoramic water and city views, multiple decks, and incredible photo opportunities!

Empire provides a gorgeous setting, delectable cuisine, and dedicated service to ensure that your special night is one to remember. Empire is the ideal location for your next cocktail reception, business luncheon, private dinner, anniversary party, rehearsal dinner, or other special event. Empire is a 14,000-square-foot Asian restaurant and lounge operated by the award-winning Big Night Entertainment Group in Boston's Fan Pier neighborhood, just steps from the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Empire has a delectable meal, as well as a stylish interior and ethereal ambience that transports customers to another dimension. Empire can handle groups of all sizes for receptions and seated dinners, with a capacity of 650 guests and three 40-seat private dining rooms that open up to one huge private dining room. “People in the house hear me out....this place is the bomb, the shizz, and it's still popping even during covid. Their social distancing is on point but you hardly even notice, that's how enjoyable it is. This is hands down has and will always be the hottest spot in the bean. We came in on Friday to celebrate an anniversary. The food was so tasty and awesome but the service was even better and made all the difference. Nancy was super fun and so cool she made us felt like top priority but not overbearing. We never had to ask for a thing. She's a mind reader. The drinks are incredible. If you want to impress your party or that special one, come in here. Ask about Nancy. It's Monday and we're still talking about Empire. Highly recommend.” -Anna D.