Best place to get married in Massachusetts ? (Boston, Waltham: rentals, weddings)

[Lindsey_Mcfarren]

Originally Posted by CityGirl52

Is it the Harding Allen Estate in Barre, MA? It's awesome if it is this place that you're referring to. I went to a wedding there a few years ago and it was absolutely gorgeous. Here's their site to check it out...

Harding Allen Estate: Restaurant, Banquets, Accommodations, Gift Shop

Another unbelievable place is in Ipswich, MA at "Castle Hill"

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Good luck in your research!

I remember this place, I had seen it when we were in Barre, its gorgeous, it makes you think of days gone by. Barre is just a gorgeous place.

I know this is the Mass thread but I do recall how gorgeous New Port Rhode Island was with all the gorgeous mansions, its just amazing.
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When I visited, we toured the Vanderbilt mansion, it was breath taking, I don't know if its open for wedding however.
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[Lindsey_Mcfarren]

What about the islands, Martha's Vineyard or Nantuckett, I love both places. I love being surrounded by the ocean. You do have to take the ferry out to them however.

Martha's Vineyard Weddings & Events - Martha's Vineyard Online - The Official Site of Martha's Vineyard

There is no better way to see the island then by renting a bike and touring the island that way.


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[mustmove]

We got hitched in Halibut point state park in Rockport/Gloucester. Old quarry overlooking the ocean real pretty. Ours was in Jan. a bit chilly but uncrowded.

[charolastra00]

Originally Posted by CityGirl52

Another unbelievable place is in Ipswich, MA at "Castle Hill"

Castle Hill Weddings Ipswich Massachusetts Wedding Crane Estate Reservation MA

Good luck in your research!

Ah you stole my future wedding spot! :P I've told anyone who would listen to me since I was 10 that I would get married at the end of the lawn overlooking the ocean. So gorgeous! There's an Inn there as well and plenty of nice restaurants either in or near Ipswitch.

[jumbolaw]

I'm getting married at Glen Magna Farms in September 2009 and can't wait!

[Lindsey_Mcfarren]

I'm thinking somewhere over looking the ocean, like a rocky cove, maybe by a light house.

[snowmuchfun]

I Have to chime in here and insist you go to the Wequassett Inn on the Lower Cape. It is fantastic. I have lived in Newport RI- know all about the options there... Lived in Martha's Vineyard - Know all about the options there too ... travelled all over Europe and Caribbean (for work .. so I stayed in awesome places) and The wequassett Inn was one of the best places EVER !
Grant it, I planned my wedding around a full moon... so on a Brisk Sunny day in November, we married outside (In Gods Church!) with the moon gently rising above the water and the distant Sand Dunes over Pleasant Bay. I am here to tell you, it was so Romantic! The staff there were excellent.... five Star all the way and the food was excellent too.. IM me if you want any more info or photos.. btw , I do not work for the property, just a happy customer with an incredible memory for a wedding day. Oh did I mention I got to marry the best man ever! :-)

[kaday]

In the Berkshires.....look at Lenox fabuous in October. Wheatley is an awesome place but very pricey. Greta amosphere. Other spots there as well.

[jumbolaw]

Gloucester has some nice locations that are right on the water.

[trionetriathlon]

My beloved and I 'eloped' 11 years ago; we were married by a Justice of the Peace at Boston City Hall...the most romantic thing we could have done. It was just us and our son in room with the Justice... never forget it! I would suggest that, then staying at the Four Seasons which is right across from Boston Common. The accommodations are incredible (remember half price for you with the pound so strong!) as is the restaurant. You will feel right at home in Boston (we commute back and forth every 6 weeks from our home in London to our home in Boston). Definitely fly British Air; business class if yo can swing it as you can wait for your flight in the BA lounge where you can relax, have dinner, wine, etc. You can rent a car at Logan Airport (recommend Alamo) with a navigation system. After perhaps one-two nights in Boston (beware; shopping with the pound is very tempting!!!) you can venture down RT 2 all the way to Vermont with its beautiful foliage. That will take you about two hours. You will go through Concord (ouch.... Revolutionary War, but we are friends now, right?), etc, which is so beautiful. Anyway, hope this helps and enjoy! Let us know what you decide to do!