Willowdale Estate
Guest capacity
Up to 240 seated guests
About this venue
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!
Our event spaces
Tent Events (Mansion, Tent, and Garden)
Your once-in-a-lifetime celebration deserves a one-of-a-kind setting.
Tent Season events include our private mansion, garden, and Sperry Tent. Guests enjoy the historic character of our estate, the beauty of our Garden Courtyard with a variety of flowering plants and trees, as well as, multiple access points to the mansion. Dinner and dancing are hosted under our Sperry Tent. Our restaurant-style catering is prepared on-site by the Willowdale Estate catering team, and we include support from on-site event coordinators.
Guest capacity
Up to 240 Seated
Up to 240 Standing
Square footage
6,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Bistro lights along the perimeter of the tent, with lanterns on the spruce center poles - Covered walkway connecting the tent and the mansion - Dining, cocktail, and café tables, and garden chairs - Tent heaters and fans available for use as needed; the Estate is air-conditioned and heated - Parking attendants - Three private hospitality suites for use during your event - Dance floor, courtyard bistro lights, and other custom features can be added (additional pricing will apply)
Mansion Events
Easy to plan, impossible to forget.
Events in the mansion (November - April) include full use of the main floor of the estate, with access to three private suites on the second floor for getting ready. Indoor events are cozy and romantic with warm wood tones of the house, festive, and lights. We are happy to incorporate personal touches that keep our century-old mansion vibrant, dynamic, and full of life. Our mansion features leaded stained glass windows, stone fireplaces, and intricate wood molding.
Guest capacity
Up to 125 Seated
Up to 125 Standing
Square footage
2,700
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
• Gas fireplaces • LED frosted votive candles • A dance floor is provided in the Great Room • Dining, cocktail, and café tables, and chairs • Parking attendants • Three private hospitality suites • Backup generator available as needed • Seasonal decorations are included for the month of December • upgraded chairs, farm tables, custom lighting, and other custom features can be added to your reception (additional pricing will apply)
Tent Events (Mansion, Tent, and Garden)
Your once-in-a-lifetime celebration deserves a one-of-a-kind setting.
Tent Season events include our private mansion, garden, and Sperry Tent. Guests enjoy the historic character of our estate, the beauty of our Garden Courtyard with a variety of flowering plants and trees, as well as, multiple access points to the mansion. Dinner and dancing are hosted under our Sperry Tent. Our restaurant-style catering is prepared on-site by the Willowdale Estate catering team, and we include support from on-site event coordinators.
Guest capacity
Up to 240 Seated
Up to 240 Standing
Square footage
6,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Bistro lights along the perimeter of the tent, with lanterns on the spruce center poles - Covered walkway connecting the tent and the mansion - Dining, cocktail, and café tables, and garden chairs - Tent heaters and fans available for use as needed; the Estate is air-conditioned and heated - Parking attendants - Three private hospitality suites for use during your event - Dance floor, courtyard bistro lights, and other custom features can be added (additional pricing will apply)
Mansion Events
Easy to plan, impossible to forget.
Events in the mansion (November - April) include full use of the main floor of the estate, with access to three private suites on the second floor for getting ready. Indoor events are cozy and romantic with warm wood tones of the house, festive, and lights. We are happy to incorporate personal touches that keep our century-old mansion vibrant, dynamic, and full of life. Our mansion features leaded stained glass windows, stone fireplaces, and intricate wood molding.
Guest capacity
Up to 125 Seated
Up to 125 Standing
Square footage
2,700
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
• Gas fireplaces • LED frosted votive candles • A dance floor is provided in the Great Room • Dining, cocktail, and café tables, and chairs • Parking attendants • Three private hospitality suites • Backup generator available as needed • Seasonal decorations are included for the month of December • upgraded chairs, farm tables, custom lighting, and other custom features can be added to your reception (additional pricing will apply)
Available services that can be provided by Willowdale Estate
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Chiavari Chairs
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
74 reviews
- AH
Allison H.
Bride
From our first conversation with Willowdale Estate, we knew we had found the right venue. The team was responsive and thoughtful throughout the entire planning process, always ready to answer our questions and help us bring our vision to life. Their coordinator was phenomenal on the wedding day—she managed every detail with precision and kept everything running smoothly while staying attentive to our needs. What really impressed us was how she reached out to all of our vendors before the wedding to coordinate timing and setup, which took so much stress off our shoulders. She even met with us to finalize the decor and handled pickup the next day. The venue itself is absolutely stunning and worth every penny. We can't thank the Willowdale team enough for making our day feel so special and effortless.
- LL
Lori L.
Daughter’s Bridal Shower
From the moment we arrived at Willowdale Estate, we knew we'd made the right choice for our daughter's shower. Rachel, the event coordinator, was incredibly attentive to every detail and remained present throughout the entire day, ensuring everything ran smoothly and stayed on schedule. The staff demonstrated genuine professionalism and care that truly elevated the experience. The venue itself is stunning—the space naturally lends itself to creating something special and memorable. We can't recommend Willowdale highly enough to couples or families planning their celebration.
- HS
Haley S.
Amazing wedding venue
My husband and I got married at Willowdale this past Sunday April 12. We had the most beautiful wedding! Our coordinator Julia was so lovely: easy to talk to, very helpful, and clearly experienced and knowledgeable. Our wedding would not have been what it was had it not been for the incredible staff at Willowdale Estate. We are so happy with everything and we highly recommend Willowdale to any couples looking for a venue!
- KR
Kelly R.
Dream wedding!!!
From our first conversation with Willowdale Estate, we knew we'd found the right venue. Julia, our wedding coordinator, had a way of walking us through every detail with such clarity and confidence that planning felt easy instead of stressful. She anticipated our questions before we even asked them, which really showed her experience and made us feel so at ease. The estate itself is absolutely stunning—spacious grounds with an ethereal quality that made our ceremony feel like a dream. Everything about our day flowed perfectly, and our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful and comfortable the space was. We can't thank Julia and the entire Willowdale team enough for making our wedding day so special.
- DG
Dawn G.
classic, romantic and attention to detail!
Wow! Our family had an absolutely fantastic experience working with the staff at Willowdale for our daughter‘s recent tea party bridal shower! Willowdale is a house /cottage in the woods with classic New England undertones mixed with a warm history! Willowdale provides the perfect spot for a celebration! We worked directly with Rachel prior to the event. She and her team exceeded our expectations, helping us design the space before guests arrived- executing every detail as we had envisioned it! Everyone raved about the mimosa station, the sun pouring into the conservatory, the buffet choices and of course the epic chocolate chip cookies. Yum! Rachel and her team kept us on schedule making the transitions seem effortless! From appetizers, to meal time, to bridal shower games, etc! No one wanted to leave. It was a cozy home like feeling. Thank you again to Rachel and The event team at Willowdale - I give them a 10 out of 10!
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