Boston’s rich history and classic New England charm provide an unparalleled backdrop for a memorable wedding. Whether a couple chooses a seaside venue or one hidden on winding cobblestone streets, a Boston wedding is full of the city’s romance. We put together a selection of our favorite wedding venues in Boston, with styles ranging from charmingly historic to stunningly modern. Explore the wedding venues below to find your dream celebration space:
1. Pier 4 at Courageous Sailing
Short of getting hitched on a boat, the piers at Courageous Sailing offer the best way for a seafaring couple to tie the knot. With an open-air ceremony facing out to Boston Harbor and a reception in tents set up directly on the pier, couples can cast any of their last reservations about married life to the sea as they join in matrimony.
Pier 4 provides a charming and historic setting for your big day. Celebrate while overlooking the Boston skyline and dining on delicious creations by one of the venue’s preferred caterers.
2. Rooftop to Wine Cellar at Mooo Restaurant
For a couple who loves food and wine, holding an intimate wedding at a favorite restaurant is a great way to share the first meal as a married couple with friends and family. Mooo takes the traditional restaurant wedding to another level — well, multiple levels. The venue offers both a rooftop space for the ceremony and a basement cellar for the reception.
The wine cellar provides modern elegance for the contemporary couple, but maintains traditional sophistication for lovers of all things classic. Gather for an intimate reception after your ceremony on the hidden gem that is the Roof Deck.
3. Boston Public Library
The Boston Public Library’s courtyard is truly elegant. Stately columns and graceful arches offer an unmatched architectural backdrop. For couples with a love of literature and learning, the library is a special place to begin life as a married couple. The library offers a few different rooms for seated receptions — our favorite is Bates Hall, where shelves of books and green-glass lamps call to mind late-night study sessions and college romance.
Selecting this wedding venue makes planning your wedding a little bit easier, as well. The Boston Public Library works with a catering partner, but you get to select your florist and other vendors.
4. Artists for Humanity
The gallery at Artists for Humanity offers an industrial-chic space for cool couples. Known as the EpiCenter, the gallery’s venue space is ideal for the eco-conscious and contemporary couple. A windowed garage-door style wall opens to the courtyard, and the 18-foot ceilings provide plenty of room for music to fill the air and ample dance floor. Surround your ceremony and reception with the gallery’s stunning works of art on display in the venue, and enjoy your celebration in the eco-conscious space. The building is LEED Platinum certified, and your rental helps fund the organization’s worthy cause.
5. The White Elephant Hotel on Nantucket Island
A roundup of the best Boston spots wouldn’t be complete without a location on Nantucket Island! The White Elephant, gorgeously situated on the picturesque harbor, offers a unique option for a fun-loving couple. In the spring and fall, you can rent the entire hotel and grounds to create a one-of-a-kind wedding weekend for up to 350 guests. Treat your friends and family to a luxurious experience at this iconic island landmark. With a ceremony on the terrace overlooking the water, and the reception in tents on the lawn, this would make for an unforgettable experience.
6. The Waterworks Museum
Of the Boston wedding venues, the Waterworks Museum might be the most distinctively New England. With a name appropriate for the reactions you’ll get as you say your vows, the Waterworks Museum provides a unique venue with Gilded Age architecture. Set your ceremony by the glow of the Great Engines, or take the celebration outside to tie the knot on the front steps. After your ceremony, celebrate with friends and family among cathedral ceilings and industrial accents that call back to the Titanic era.
7. Boston City Hall
Last, but not least, is one of the simpler — but just as special — Boston wedding venues. An intimate City Hall wedding is sometimes the most romantic option there is! At City Hall, the city clerk performs a brief 15-minute ceremony where you and your partner make your marriage official, accompanied by witnesses or close family members if you like. After the ceremony, head to a favorite restaurant on Newbury Street to celebrate with family. A fun white dress and a hand-tied rose bouquet make a sweet start to married life!
Bring Your Wedding to Life With Ode Events
Your wedding is your special day, and whatever venue you choose should have the appropriate decor. No matter your tastes or your wedding theme, our skilled team at Ode Events can help. We’ll create a wide array of arrangements and decorative touches for your ceremony and reception that complement your venue’s modern style or historic feel.
Fill out a wedding inquiry form today to learn more about our wedding decorating services at Ode Events!