Publick House Historic Inn
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $28 for off-peak dates, and $78 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $28
Catering services pricing
$28 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $3,500
Guest capacity
Up to 250 seated guests
Special 2026 Wedding Offer
It's Written in the Year...$26.26! For all remaining January - April 2026 wedding dates, enjoy exclusive package pricing of $26.26 per person! *Does not apply to previously booked weddings
About this venue
Whether you’re envisioning a traditional ceremony & reception, or a small private wedding celebration, Publick House provides the perfect romantic setting. You will be sharing one of the most important moments of your life with family and friends in an intimate and beautiful country setting. Unique and treasured memories will be created that hearts will remember for a lifetime. The Publick House is a full-service New England destination wedding venue, making it the perfect weekend retreat for your guests. From welcome gatherings and rehearsal dinners, to post-wedding celebrations and breakfast farewells, your guests will relish in the warmth of our history and Yankee hospitality.
Our event spaces
Paige Hall
Paige Hall features post-beam cathedral ceilings, large Palladian window, magnificent chandeliers and a greenhouse wall of windows.
Paige Hall is one of the more spectacular wedding reception locations at the Publick House. We embrace weddings and all other special pre and post wedding plans during your weekend.
Guest capacity
75-175 Seated
125-300 Standing
Square footage
1,056
Ideal for
Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- Swag with twinkle lights - Permanant Dance Floor - Front Patio - Historic Barn
Room cost
$2,000 - $2,500
Ballroom
Wonderful for an intimate dinner party!
Ideal for a mid-size gathering, this charismatic room with its unique barrel vaulted ceiling and wall of window seating overlooks our front patio. You'll find no finer place for an intimate dinner meeting or reception. This room’s name remains The Ballroom in memory of its legacy, where the ladies and men gathered for formal parties and dancing. An original 1771 flag is hung on the wall.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Up to 40 Standing
Square footage
680
Crafts Hall
Perfect for a bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or baby shower
Enjoy the beauty of this room’s wood-burning fireplace and bay window with access to our front patio. It is the perfect mid-size to large room for social celebrations and small weddings. Business meetings have the flexibility of a classroom, U-Shape or hollow square set-up with plenty of room, as needed for audio equipment. This room was named after the founder Col. Ebenezers Crafts for all the hard work that he did for the Sturbridge area as well as Publick House Historic Inn.
Guest capacity
Up to 50 Seated
Up to 50 Standing
Square footage
792
The Garden Tent
Our white framed tent with side walls and clear arched windows sits from May through October. Surrounded by glorious gardens
Our garden tent area in the back of the Inn is a perfect reception site. It has a stone paver floor, brick walkway entrance, two chandeliers and perimeter rope lighting. Your tables, white chairs, linens and lantern centerpieces are all included with renting our tent. The natural beauty of our Red Barn Patio adds a unique flare to the garden tent area, making it the perfect venue for cocktail receptions, weddings, outdoor gatherings, reunions and business outings.
Guest capacity
75-250 Seated
125-325 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Dimmers and Lights - Twinkle String Lighting - Chandeliers - Rosewood Dance Floor - Private Bathrooms - Staging Room - Beautiful Little Red Barn for Cocktail Reception - Spectacular Grounds
Room cost
$3,000.00 to $3,500
Paige Hall
Paige Hall features post-beam cathedral ceilings, large Palladian window, magnificent chandeliers and a greenhouse wall of windows.
Paige Hall is one of the more spectacular wedding reception locations at the Publick House. We embrace weddings and all other special pre and post wedding plans during your weekend.
Guest capacity
75-175 Seated
125-300 Standing
Square footage
1,056
Ideal for
Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- Swag with twinkle lights - Permanant Dance Floor - Front Patio - Historic Barn
Room cost
$2,000 - $2,500
Ballroom
Wonderful for an intimate dinner party!
Ideal for a mid-size gathering, this charismatic room with its unique barrel vaulted ceiling and wall of window seating overlooks our front patio. You'll find no finer place for an intimate dinner meeting or reception. This room’s name remains The Ballroom in memory of its legacy, where the ladies and men gathered for formal parties and dancing. An original 1771 flag is hung on the wall.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Up to 40 Standing
Square footage
680
Crafts Hall
Perfect for a bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or baby shower
Enjoy the beauty of this room’s wood-burning fireplace and bay window with access to our front patio. It is the perfect mid-size to large room for social celebrations and small weddings. Business meetings have the flexibility of a classroom, U-Shape or hollow square set-up with plenty of room, as needed for audio equipment. This room was named after the founder Col. Ebenezers Crafts for all the hard work that he did for the Sturbridge area as well as Publick House Historic Inn.
Guest capacity
Up to 50 Seated
Up to 50 Standing
Square footage
792
The Garden Tent
Our white framed tent with side walls and clear arched windows sits from May through October. Surrounded by glorious gardens
Our garden tent area in the back of the Inn is a perfect reception site. It has a stone paver floor, brick walkway entrance, two chandeliers and perimeter rope lighting. Your tables, white chairs, linens and lantern centerpieces are all included with renting our tent. The natural beauty of our Red Barn Patio adds a unique flare to the garden tent area, making it the perfect venue for cocktail receptions, weddings, outdoor gatherings, reunions and business outings.
Guest capacity
75-250 Seated
125-325 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Dimmers and Lights - Twinkle String Lighting - Chandeliers - Rosewood Dance Floor - Private Bathrooms - Staging Room - Beautiful Little Red Barn for Cocktail Reception - Spectacular Grounds
Room cost
$3,000.00 to $3,500
Publick House Historic Inn packages
Romance Package
90-175 guests
Peak pricing $56-87
Off-peak pricing $28-56
The Publick House Historic Inn, located in the charming town of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, is the ultimate venue for your memorable New England wedding. Whether you’re envisioning a traditional ceremony & reception, or something small and private, we provide the perfect setting. You will share the most important moments of your life with family and friends in an intimate and beautiful country setting. Unique and treasured memories will be created that hearts will remember for a lifetime.
- Ceremony & Reception Site, Suite for the Evening
Available services that can be provided by Publick House Historic Inn
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Transportation
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
Rentals
- Chiavari Chairs
- Lighting
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
- Single queen rooms
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
18 reviews
Best Venue
Publick house was more than helpful with the entire wedding experience from planning to executing it was all smooth and easy. Their staff was incredible at every turn and they took the stress of planning, coordinating and setting up away and made our night extremely special. Food was amazing, the rooms and ceremony sites were incredible and the accommodations were extremely comfy. Would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone that wants a stress free wedding.
My dream wedding!
Where to begin! The Publick House in Sturbridge was the most perfect place to get married, especially in the fall. From the moment we toured the venue, to the moment we left, we felt taken care of. The staff are top notch and stay on top of all the details, accommodated all our requests, and we’re so easy to work with. Our day-of coordinator Teandra made sure we had everything we needed and managed all the little snafus that came up throughout the day without us having to worry about them. We could not recommend this place enough!!
Outstanding Fall Wedding Experience
From the moment we reached out to the Publick House Historic Inn, we were impressed by their organized, professional, and personable communication. The venue itself was beautifully landscaped with an old world charm that created the perfect backdrop for our fall inspired wedding day. The staff was incredibly helpful, always available to assist with coordinating the ceremony and addressing any needs that arose. They showed a genuine interest in ensuring we were happy and satisfied throughout the entire event. The food and cake were absolutely delicious, with many options to choose from to curate the perfect menu. We are so grateful to the Publick House team for helping to make our special day truly unforgettable.
You can’t go wrong with Publick House!
The team at Publick House Historic Inn was a pleasure to work with throughout our wedding planning process. Their communication was clear, professional, and kind, making us feel well taken care of every step of the way. The value we received was incredible - the space was absolutely beautiful, and they offered so much variety with the menu, ceremony space, and other choices that made our day feel truly special and unique to us. The staff kept us on schedule and collaborated seamlessly with our other vendors. The food was especially delicious, and their packet of preferred vendors was an invaluable resource. We couldn't be happier with our decision to host our wedding at Publick House Historic Inn.
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