The Colonial Hotel
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $6,000
Packages
Prices start at $79
Guest capacity
Up to 350 seated guests
About this venue
The Colonial Hotel, is one of Central Massachusetts’ most romantic hotels & wedding venues. This 112 room hotel, idealizes New England charm & quintessential hospitality. Known for their expertise in event planning, this property hosts around 100 weddings and corporate events a year. This casual venue attracts guests from Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire on wedding weekends, and business travelers from Tyco International throughout the week. With a restaurant and catering service onsite, The Colonial Hotel provides unparalleled service & event expertise for their guests. The Colonial Grille, offers a variety of functionality from rehearsal dinners to birthday parties and everything in between. The restaurant provides a local draw from the Gardner, MA area and contributes to the property’s off-season push throughout the months of January – March.
Our event spaces
The Grand Ballroom
The Grand Ballroom is a beautiful and spacious room that can accommodate 50 to 350 guests.
The Grand Ballroom is a beautiful and spacious room that can accommodate 50 to 350 guests. The ballroom divides into four smaller spaces for intimate celebrations, large social gatherings or corporate events The room’s chandeliers, French doors, neutral color palette and large dancefloor make this the perfect space for your function.
Guest capacity
50-350 Seated
50-350 Standing
Square footage
4,669
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, Linens, Napkins (your choice of color), Chivari chairs, Up lighting (your choice of color), Windows, Brand new Chandeliers, Full service Bar
Room cost
Room cost is included in all Wedding Packages for 5 hours
The Courtyard Tent
Our outdoor tent is a gorgeous outdoor setting to host your social event Available from the beginning of May through the end of October.
Our outdoor tent is a gorgeous outdoor setting to host your social event Available from the beginning of May through the end of October, you can seat up to 300 guests comfortably in this heated tent. The tent features a full bar set-up and completely covered entrance to the hotel. The fabric ceiling drapings and french window sidewalls will bring elegance to any occasion.
Guest capacity
50-300 Seated
50-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, Linens, Napkins (your choice of color), Chivari chairs, Chandeliers, Full Service Bar
Room cost
Rentals Vary Based on Seaso
Ceremony Spaces Indoor & Outdoor
Ceremony to fit all needs and desires
Our Beautiful outdoor Pergola space can hold as many guests as you have. With a beautiful cobblestone walkway to lead you to your I DO's with an elegant landscaping setting behind you. Our indoor ceremony space can hold as many guests as you have. With beautiful windows behind you. You are welcome to use the hotel trellis if you would like or just the windows themselves for a perfect intimate setting.
Guest capacity
50-350 Seated
50-350 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Outdoor: White garden chairs Pergola Perfect landscaping Inside: Chivari chairs Windows brand New Chandeliers Trellis if wanted
Room cost
Ceremony Fee is $1000-1500
The Colonial Grille
The Colonial Grille is the perfect place to start your Wedding Weekend, or end your beautiful Wedding Night
The Colonial Grille is open for Lunch and Dinner to the public. We host rehearsal dinners the night before your wedding, with discounted pricing. The Colonial Grille is open till 2am on Friday and Saturday Nights for your afterparty needs.
Guest capacity
Up to 60 Seated
Up to 60 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Engagement party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, chairs, Full service bar, and Full service restaurant
Room cost
Discounted pricing for all booked couples
The Grand Ballroom
The Grand Ballroom is a beautiful and spacious room that can accommodate 50 to 350 guests.
The Grand Ballroom is a beautiful and spacious room that can accommodate 50 to 350 guests. The ballroom divides into four smaller spaces for intimate celebrations, large social gatherings or corporate events The room’s chandeliers, French doors, neutral color palette and large dancefloor make this the perfect space for your function.
Guest capacity
50-350 Seated
50-350 Standing
Square footage
4,669
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, Linens, Napkins (your choice of color), Chivari chairs, Up lighting (your choice of color), Windows, Brand new Chandeliers, Full service Bar
Room cost
Room cost is included in all Wedding Packages for 5 hours
The Courtyard Tent
Our outdoor tent is a gorgeous outdoor setting to host your social event Available from the beginning of May through the end of October.
Our outdoor tent is a gorgeous outdoor setting to host your social event Available from the beginning of May through the end of October, you can seat up to 300 guests comfortably in this heated tent. The tent features a full bar set-up and completely covered entrance to the hotel. The fabric ceiling drapings and french window sidewalls will bring elegance to any occasion.
Guest capacity
50-300 Seated
50-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, Linens, Napkins (your choice of color), Chivari chairs, Chandeliers, Full Service Bar
Room cost
Rentals Vary Based on Seaso
Ceremony Spaces Indoor & Outdoor
Ceremony to fit all needs and desires
Our Beautiful outdoor Pergola space can hold as many guests as you have. With a beautiful cobblestone walkway to lead you to your I DO's with an elegant landscaping setting behind you. Our indoor ceremony space can hold as many guests as you have. With beautiful windows behind you. You are welcome to use the hotel trellis if you would like or just the windows themselves for a perfect intimate setting.
Guest capacity
50-350 Seated
50-350 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Outdoor: White garden chairs Pergola Perfect landscaping Inside: Chivari chairs Windows brand New Chandeliers Trellis if wanted
Room cost
Ceremony Fee is $1000-1500
The Colonial Grille
The Colonial Grille is the perfect place to start your Wedding Weekend, or end your beautiful Wedding Night
The Colonial Grille is open for Lunch and Dinner to the public. We host rehearsal dinners the night before your wedding, with discounted pricing. The Colonial Grille is open till 2am on Friday and Saturday Nights for your afterparty needs.
Guest capacity
Up to 60 Seated
Up to 60 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Engagement party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, chairs, Full service bar, and Full service restaurant
Room cost
Discounted pricing for all booked couples
The Colonial Hotel packages
Classic Elegance Package
50-350 guests
Peak pricing $99
Off-peak pricing $99
Professional Wedding Coordinator/ 5 -Hour Reception Floor length linens with choice of napkin color Unlimited Hors d’oeuvres for your guests during cocktail hour (choice of 3) Three course dinner with choice of 2 entrées Wedding cake Included Champagne Toast Lanterns with Candle for your Centerpieces Chivari Chairs Elegant Suite for the Wedding Couple the Evening of Their Reception All Bartender & Cake Cutting Fees After Party Space Available at No Additional Charge
Champagne & Lace Package
50-350 guests
Peak pricing $119
Off-peak pricing $119
Everything you receive in the Classic Elegance Package and More! Up lighting in the Ballroom Gold or Silver Charger Plates Cheese, Cracker & Vegetable Display garnished with fruit Unlimited Hors d’oeuvres for cocktail hour (choice of 5) Full Open bar for cocktail hour Champagne toast garnished with a strawberry Accompaniment to your Wedding Cake
Royal Gala
50-350 guests
Peak pricing $169
Off-peak pricing $169
Everything with the Classic Elegance & Champagne and Lace Plus More!!! Ultimate Cheese Cracker, Fruit, Vegetable & Mediterranean Display Open Bar 5 Hours 2 Signature Drinks Butler Passed Drinks During Cocktail Time
Over The Top
50-350 guests
Peak pricing $199
Off-peak pricing $199
Upgrade your Royal Gala Package to Include: Full Exclusive Use of Hotels Facility for Ceremony, Cocktail Time & Reception with our Grand Ballroom & Courtyard Tent Enhanced Cocktail Hour with Stations Champagne or Sangria Wall During Cocktail Time
Available services that can be provided by The Colonial Hotel
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
Reviews
Write a review4.9 out of 5
20 reviews
- AR
Abigail & R.
Wonderful Wedding Weekend at the Colonial
We had a lovely August wedding at the Colonial where we had roughly 110 guests stay on site. We had the Over the Top package, which, while on the more expensive side of our budget, took a lot of the stress of coordinating spaces away. Mary and the staff there were excellent on the day of the wedding, taking care of a lot of our needs. The food was wonderful, and we lucked out with a great weather day. The wedding ceremony area is in their parking lot, which, while its is a beautiful set up, did lead to a few tough decisions for photos and walking up to the ceremony space. Further, we elected to decorate the ceremony area DIY, and were told that we had to have the set up taken down immediately after the ceremony, which took some time away from some of our guests getting to the cocktail hour. However, the staff made the experience very easy for us, the food and space was fantastic, and the on site accommodations made the entire weekend very smooth.
- CD
Courtney D.
Wedding weekend!
We booked The Colonial Hotel for our wedding and couldn't have been happier with our choice. Mary and her team were responsive and informative throughout the entire planning process, answering our questions quickly and making everything feel manageable. The venue itself is beautiful and conveniently located, which our guests really appreciated. On our wedding day, the staff kept us calm and made sure every detail was perfect, turning our vision into reality. The value we got for the price was truly amazing. We would absolutely recommend The Colonial Hotel and Mary to any couple looking for a fantastic venue!
- JP
Jocelyn P.
Best wedding venue of all time
Could not recommend the Colonial Hotel enough if you’re planning your wedding. They have the best staff who made my wedding day seamless and everything was perfect and beautiful. They took care of everything, set everything up exactly how I pictured it and they packed everything up and put it in my room at the end of the night. I got so many compliments from guests on how kind and accommodating the staff was the day of my wedding. If you’re looking for a venue that will take care of everything for you so you don’t have to stress an ounce, they are the BEST!
- LF
Lexi F.
Colonial Hotel
Everything was perfect! Mary was so helpful highly recommend!
- MB
Michelle B.
Daughters wedding
So happy we chose the Colonial Hotel. It made for an elegant full service wedding weekend. Would recommend highly.
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