The Best Historic Estate & Mansion Wedding Venues in Massachusetts

Tucked away along the banks of Lake Massapoag, Saphire Estate’s charming manor house and sprawling grounds are the pinnacle of New England perfection. With inspiring lakefront views, lavish fountains set amidst lush gardens and picturesque woods, Saphire Estate offers a multitude of photo opportunities to tell your love story. A separate cocktail space boasts a cozy fireplace, gold chandeliers, and a quartz bar top juxtaposed by a variety of rich textures and stunning millwork. Begin your wedding morning at Saphire Estate at The Gatehouse: a newly renovated getting-ready space just steps from the venue featuring ample natural light, lakefront views, and a large open floor plan. The entire estate, grounds, and fully modern amenities are yours alone to enjoy on your special day as your event is our singular focus. SAPHIRE EVENT GROUP VENUES: Avenir | The Lakehouse | Saphire Estate | The Villa | Rosemont

Willowdale Estate is a private mansion, just 30-miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. Located within a 720-acre state forest, and along the pristine Ipswich River. Our private estate is the perfect setting for a New England wedding ceremony and reception. Our coordination team and catering staff will execute your plan with grace, leaving you free to enjoy the party and mix with your guests. At Willowdale Estate, we host two wedding seasons. Our Tent Season from May-October is perfect for parties between 125-240 guests, and our Mansion Season from November-April is better suited for smaller parties between 80-125 guests inside our Estate. As you search for a venue, we would love to hear from you! We can send open dates, host a tour of our space, or create a quote for you. We celebrate the differences that make each client event unique, and warmly welcome people of every race, religion, and gender identity. Thank you for viewing our venue!

This historic space has been outfitted with every modern amenity to be the ideal space to host the perfect wedding. We provide a non-traditional venue so that our clients have a blank slate to start from and can make the space their own. Without any décor, the soaring ceilings and cement walls feel "industrial chic" but clients can transform the space with glitz and glam, rustic touches, romantic lighting, modern lines, whimsical details, and vintage furniture. If you can dream it, it can be done at Olio. Located just North of Boston, Massachusetts, in the heart of New England, the venue is conveniently located and easily accessible to Logan Airport and nearby accommodations and attractions. Olio welcomes all and actively seeks out LGBTQIA+ identifying clients. Book directly for best availability - we're most responsive outside of Zola! Search "Olio Event Venue" to find us and get the fastest response, most up-to-date pricing, and full availability for your wedding date.

Harrington Farm combines the perfect combination of rustic and modern touches to help create the perfect setting for your wedding day. A mix of beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces insure you get to share the beauty of the surrounding grounds with the comfort of an indoor reception. Our sixty-acre property features fragrant gardens, tranquil ponds, a rolling meadow that can provide stunning sunset photography, abundant patio space, and an elegantly renovated barn that dates back to 1763. Let our seasoned planning experts help you design a guest-friendly celebration that captures the season’s natural beauty and your unique style.

The Hampshire House is a classic turn-of-the-century mansion on historic Beacon Hill, where generations of Bostonians and their guests have wined, dined, and danced the night away. Hampshire House offers sweeping views of the Boston Public Garden. This five-story Georgian revival townhouse was lavished with Italian marble, carved oak paneling, crystal chandeliers, and tall Palladian windows. Hampshire House opens its doors for lavish private events - the perfect spot for elegant wedding celebrations. Whether you are dreaming of an intimate champagne brunch or an elaborate evening reception, the Hampshire House will help you design a personalized and unforgettable experience that is all your own.

Barker House in Scituate, MA, is a quintessential New England wedding venue with a rich history and an idyllic setting. The historic tavern, originally built in 1634, offers a charming and romantic atmosphere with exposed beams, cozy fireplaces, and elegant décor. The venue features multiple event spaces, including the Williams Room, New England Room, and a secluded garden courtyard. With exceptional service and attention to detail, the team helps couples create their wedding with helpful all-inclusive packages, recommended vendors, and a wedding planning guide - lean on the team as much or as little as you want. Barker House blends historic charm and modern amenities, making it a premier wedding destination on the South Shore of Massachusetts.

Elegant plantings and cultivated grounds fill this public garden with vibrancy that's more than a century in the making. Long Hill is a property of The Trustees of Reservations, a Massachusetts non-profit corporation. From 1916 to 1979, Long Hill was the summer home of noted author and editor of The Atlantic Monthly, Ellery Sedgwick. He summered here with his first wife, Mabel Cabot Sedgwick, an accomplished horticulturist, gardener, and author of The Garden Month by Month, and his second wife, Marjorie Russell Sedgwick, a rare plants specialist—both of whom created a delightful, enchanting landscape, surrounded by more than 100 acres of woodland. Today, visitors delight in the beauty of Long Hill’s structured and naturalistic gardens as well as a network of woodland trails. A diverse collection of trees, shrubs, and distinctive perennial plants provide color during the growing season, peaking in May and June and providing structure and beauty throughout the year.

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House, a Greek Revival mansion built in 1834, stands as a prominent landmark in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Located in the prestigious County Street Historic District, the house showcases elegant architectural details like large windows, mahogany doors, and intricate plasterwork. This meticulously preserved home offers a glimpse into the lives of three prominent families who resided here over generations.

Our wedding couples appreciate the authentic and welcoming warmth we offer at Salem Cross Inn – a warmth that can only be found in a colonial farmhouse and barn that have stood the test of time for centuries. If our walls could talk, they would tell you of all of the tender memories in the making that they have witnessed. Our New England venue with antique wide pine floors and chestnut beams sits on 600 acres of magnificent countryside with grazing cattle in the fields. We can accommodate up to 200 people in our barn and loft, while smaller weddings find a comfortable setting in one of our more intimate rooms in the house. We’re ready to help you make the wedding of your dreams become a cherished memory – not only for you – but for your guests as well.

We are Northampton's newest, most modernized banquet facility, however Union Station has been a fixture for over 100 years. Originally built in 1897, Union Station pairs history and modernization, with our premiere 200 seat ballroom, three restaurants, and adjoining ancillary spaces such as The Atrium, The Lounge, and The Blue Goose. We host an array of events that are just as unique as we are! Weddings, rehearsal dinners, parties, corporate events, and more.

The Harding Allen Estate is a Central Massachusetts wedding venue, nestled in a Currier & Ives setting in the rural countryside. Only about 25 minutes from Worcester! Built during the Roaring Twenties, the magnificent mansion evokes memories of the style and opulence of that bygone era with its stunning architecture. Our walled gardens and variety of outdoor spaces for guests provide plenty of space for personalizing your wedding, whether you're looking for a glamorous or rustic event. It is a place that nourishes affairs of the heart until they blossom into great love stories. A place where couples declare their love for one another and embark upon their life "happily ever after."

The Stevens Estate is a beautiful setting for your wedding reception and ceremony. With multiple unique spaces to use for your special day, create an experience that is truly “you two, and nobody else”. Choose the magnificent parlors, the manicured lawn or the airy Garden Room to celebrate your exchange of vows. Enjoy 153 acres of stunning property for your photographs. Allow guests to mingle with a combination indoor and outdoor cocktail hour on the terrace, lawn or inside the mansion.

Glen Magna Farms is an elegant country estate with four restored gardens created during the 144-year occupancy by the Peabody and Endicott families. The estate, named after the Endicott family’s ancestral home in England, is an outstanding example of Colonial Revival architecture and its harmonious union with the landscape. Statuary, urns, fountains and garden pavilions embellish perennial, annual, shrubbery and rose gardens. Once the summer home of the Peabody & Endicott families, Glen Magna Farms is an ideal setting for wedding ceremonies & receptions, photo shoots and other special occasions. The grand Colonial-Revival mansion is nestled on 11 lush acres of a country estate that contain award –winning formal gardens and the Derby Summer House – A National Historic Landmark.

The Inn on Boltwood offers an extraordinary collection of fully customizable wedding experiences. From the luxurious ballroom or picturesque garden tent, to the more intimate rooftop terrace, couples will discover a truly personalized New England weekend wedding destination. No matter the time of day or the size of the party, Inn on Boltwood is eager to assist you in planning a memorable occasion. We’ve had the honor of hosting intimate elopements with less than ten people to grand affairs with 180 guests.

The Delaney House is a classic country house venue situated west of Mt Tom State Reservation and features an array of gorgeously decorated event rooms. Though found in the heart of Western Massachusetts, and easily accessible from major East Coast cities. The Delaney House is about three-hour drive from New York and a two-hour journey from Boston. When you choose the Delaney House for your wedding, you're choosing to work with a team of accomplished wedding professionals. They always have new wedding planning ideas to share. Our chefs are known for preparing stellar food for groups big and small, always using the finest ingredients. Our waitstaff and bartenders will take great care of all your guests.

Endicott Estate is an elegant wedding venue located on pristine land in Dedham, Massachusetts less than 10 miles from Boston. The estate features a beautiful mansion with gorgeous decor featuring Italian marble fireplaces, period furnishings and sophisticated art. The grounds are beautifully manicured and lined with majestic elm, spruce and willow trees. For exceptional weddings, couples choose Endicott Estate. Facilities and Capacity When it comes to capacity and entertaining guests, Endicott Estate exemplifies this. With the ability to host up to 200 guests indoors, couples can be sure there will be enough room for a momentous celebration. The mansion itself sits on over 18 acres of pristine land. With gorgeous open floor plans and the flexibility of having a ceremony indoors or out, coupled with vintage beauty, Endicott Estate will deliver an extraordinary event.

The Pierce House, an architectural gem, is part of a stunning vintage estate, located on more than 30 tranquil acres of pastoral rolling lawns, woodlands, and ponds, less than 30 minutes west of Boston. Built in 1900, and located within the Historic District in Lincoln, Massachusetts, Pierce House has the distinction of being listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Respecting the wishes of John H. Pierce, who bequeathed the mansion and property to the Town of Lincoln, the venue welcomes the local community and beyond as a place for year-round recreation, weddings, corporate and social events, art shows, car shows, summer concerts, movie filming among others.

This Victorian treasure was built in the late 1880s, and originally served as the county courthouse. It’s been lovingly restored, and boasts a two-story theater space with an exquisitely embellished ceiling and wraparound mezzanine balcony. In the warmer months, ceremonies may be held in Centanni Courtyard. This airy outdoor space continues the historic feel of the Arts Center with lawns, a large arbor, and brick pathways. Your rental fee helps support the Center’s mission: to educate the community about diversity through the presentation of multicultural arts programs, and to make the center available to artists and groups who may not otherwise have access to a professionally equipped space.

Imagine stepping into our picturesque estate farm wedding venue, a perfect blend of historic charm and modern sophistication. Nestled in the countryside, our venue boasts sprawling green pastures, timeless architecture, and regal detailing—ideal for exchanging vows in a breathtaking hidden garden setting and then celebrating in a beautifully restored barn.

At first glance, The Commons 1854’s quintessential New England exterior and garden will impress you, but what you experience when you walk through the double doors will leave you breathless. Trust our experienced coordinators to make you feel just as special as you are welcomed back the day of your wedding. Contact the Commons 1854 to begin planning the wedding of your dreams today.

We are situated in the southern Massachusetts and Rhode Island area, approximately one hour from Boston, 20 minutes from Providence, 45 minutes from Newport and one hour from Cape Cod. Our working family farm provides a picturesque background to your event of any kind. We host weddings, bridal and baby showers, corporate and private events.

An Idyllic setting where lasting memories bloom. Floriana offers an unforgettable event experience, with its beautiful, centuries-old, Georgian-style mansion and sprawling grounds nestled amongst lush greenery. Located just 25 miles north of Boston, the estate is situated alongside the beautiful Ipswich River and provides an elegant backdrop for your event.

Nestled in a timeless historical library, The Grand Chateau Owl is a premier wedding and event venue designed to enchant and inspire. With its unique blend of classic elegance and modern sophistication, our venue provides the perfect backdrop for life’s most cherished celebrations. The Grand Chateau Owl is renowned for its architectural grandeur, including intricate details that echo its rich history, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. Our venue is adorned with luxurious touches and features an iconic owl mascot, symbolizing wisdom and eternal love. Whether you’re hosting a wedding ceremony or reception, birthday celebrations, graduation celebrations, a corporate gala, or many more special occasions, our team is dedicated to ensuring your vision comes to life. At The Grand Chateau Owl, every detail is meticulously designed to make your event unforgettable. Step into a world of refined elegance and create memories that will last a lifetime.

The Huntington is Boston’s leading professional theatre and one of the region’s premier cultural assets. The building holds two large rental spaces, with additional lobby and catering areas. The Huntington Theatre is a 739-seat proscenium-style theatre, regularly used for performances and events. On the second floor of the west wing, is the Maso Studio, a fully convertible black box space, with a maximum seating capacity of 227. The space is regularly used for small performances, rehearsals, and social events.

Experience the charm and elegance of our classic country estate wedding and event venue. Discover the perfect backdrop for your special day, surrounded by picturesque Nestled in the secluded countryside of Holden, Massachusetts. Stonehouse is over 125 years old, built in the late 1800’s. It was originally built as a stucco home, in what was an area of parceled farms. Over time, the house was expanded and was eventually converted into a stone estate. The house fell into disrepair and in 1994, came into our guardianship. We have been working ever since to return it to its former glory. Stonehouse, with its arched windows, and open porches, would serve as a picturesque backdrop for any function. We have a luxurious indoor space that accommodates 70 guests. For weddings exceeding 70 guests your even takes place in a pristine Century Pole tent. *Stonehouse On The Hill requires you book one of our approved caterers for food and beverages for your event.*

The Nahant Country Club Estate is a New England style Mansion built in 1824 as "Ice King" Frederick Tudor's summer home. Our 'hidden gem' is located minutes from the beach and only 20 minutes north of Boston. Featuring gorgeous indoor and outdoor spaces to choose from, we create the perfect backdrop for your wedding day or any special occasion. Our garden side gazebo lends itself as an intimate outdoor ceremony & photo location. We have indoor options as well. Your cocktail hour in the Nautical lounge, Crystal room and garden terrace enables you to have the outdoor experience without being too concerned for New England weather. The bridal suite is the perfect place to get prepared for the big day. Who needs the hustle and bustle of running around to meet appointments on wedding day? Let them come to you. We want you to feel at home in this private mansion setting.

The historic Omni Parker House is a timeless venue for your Boston wedding. The arched ceiling, crystal chandeliers and panoramic views from the Rooftop Ballroom create an elegant backdrop for your ceremony. The adjoining Wheatley Terrace is an ideal outdoor space for cocktail hour. There are ample sites nearby for wedding photos, including the beautiful Boston Common just blocks away. Guests can explore the sites of greater Boston like Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Fenway Park and stops on the Freedom Trail. When they’ve seen it all, 551 classic guest rooms will welcome them back in handsome style.

Andover Inn is a New England inn located about 25 miles north of Boston, MA on the 500-acre campus of Phillips Academy, one of the oldest private secondary boarding schools in the United States. Built in 1930 and fully renovated in 2010, Andover Inn offers 30 modern guest rooms, three private function rooms, and an elegant 80-seat dining room. Andover Inn offers its guests a unique experience in an intimate setting and is the ideal location for a weekend getaway, family celebration, or corporate retreat. We are located within walking distance to the center of Andover, Massachusetts, where the town gives its visitors a “metro-suburban” experience featuring trendy shopping, foodie experiences, and local New England charm. With easy access to major highways I-495 and I-93, the Inn is just 30 minutes from Boston.

the Event of Your Dreams. Set on 36 acres of pristinely manicured grounds featuring stunning gardens with cozy patio areas, beautiful orchards nestled among a picturesque pond and rustic stone walls, all with sweeping views of rolling meadows our venue is the perfect backdrop for capturing lifelong memories. Located in idyllic Topsfield, Massachusetts only 20 miles north of Boston, Connemara House is ideally designed to host your special event. Whether it be a wedding under our glowing Sperry Tent, a Corporate outing on the Estate Grounds or a special Family Celebration in the Mansion we will make sure it is unforgettable.

Chateau Douillett is a hidden gem that blends timeless elegance with romantic outdoor charm—offering couples and event hosts a truly unforgettable setting for their most meaningful celebrations. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown and easily accessible from Interstate 91, the property feels like a private escape while remaining close to everything your guests need. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds, the venue is designed to create a storybook experience. Couples can exchange vows in multiple picturesque locations, including a sunken garden with an imported marble fountain, a handcrafted marble gazebo, or an expansive front lawn perfect for tented receptions. Built in 1929 this French Provincial style was popular in the period between the two world wars and is usually reserved for families of wealth.