Timeless Ties: 15 of Our Favorite Historic Wedding Venues in New England

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All-Inclusive

Romantically Rustic

Overnight Accommodations

Fab Features: charming inn and barn surrounded by gorgeous scenery • intimate ceremonies by the river one on the hilltop overlooking the mountains • cozy dinner parties inside the rustic barn

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Secluded Estate

Tented Receptions

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: luxurious estate with history that dates back to 1776 and touches of European elegance from the former owner's travels • exchange vows on the lovely property, followed by cocktails and games on the lawn and a reception under a white peaked tent • on-site lodging for 46 people makes for the perfect weekend retreat on 400 private acres in the Green Mountains

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1820s Barn

Destination Weddings

Exclusive Use

Fab Features: thoughtfully restored historic Inn highlighted by a lovely 1820s barn with a cozy loft and spacious patio• rental fees include exclusive access to the 12-acre property, including a rustic barn, deck, lawn, pasture, outdoor patio, and fire pit for two nights • ideal location on Westport Island, an hour from Portland, on 12 acres of pastoral farmland, mature woods, a tranquil salt marsh, and pretty pond

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Historic Homestead

Garden Ceremonies

BYO

Fab Features: historic manor overlooking Salmon Falls River • exchange vows under a white trellis surrounded by lush gardens • rental fees help support Historic New England’s stewardship

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Oceanfront Hotel

All-Inclusive

Classic New England Décor

Fab Features: grand historic hotel perched on an oceanfront bluff in iconic Kennebunkport • celebrate al fresco on the lawn overlooking the waves or in the warm, beautifully appointed dining room • pet-friendly guest rooms offer classic New England charm, with pretty wallpaper, gleaming wood floors, and bright windows that frame sea views

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Exquisite 19th-Century Design

Affordable

In-House Cuisine

Fab Features: beautiful event spaces include the charming Reading Room with its antique wood paneling, the Grand Foyer, and the impressive Armory • truly stunning architecture, highlighted by period millwork, original stained glass windows, and antique chandeliers and furniture • delicious in-house cuisine offers innovative flavors, elegant décor, and topnotch staffing

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Oceanside Celebrations

Luxe Amenities

Intimate Events

Fab Features: romantic 65-room Inn • stunning oceanside ceremonies at the beautiful Hartley Mason Reserve • light-filled receptions in the ballroom illuminated with a 35-foot cathedral ceiling and dramatic skylight atrium

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Working Organic Farm

Panoramic Views

Romantic Gardens

Fab Features: charming historic property overlooking Narragansett Bay, dating from the mid-1700s • ceremonies in the bountiful, colorful gardens, followed by cocktails on the lawn and an elegant tented reception • rental fees help support Historic New England's stewardship and preservation of this and other area properties

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Rooftop Ceremonies 

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: a thoughtfully renovated venue with historic charm and chic details • wed on The Rooftop with epic skyline views from every angle • celebrate your reception in the classically elegant ballroom featuring stately pillars, glittering chandeliers, arched windows, and the option to include dramatic uplighting

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Romantic Elopements

Industrial-Chic

Overnight Accommodations

Fab Features: turn-of-the-century building-turned-exquisite event space tucked in the heart of Providence’s historic Olneyville • the Studio boasts a 20-foot gabled ceiling, original red brick flooring, whitewashed walls, and dozens of oversized windows • intimate events are paired with luxe lodgings and a full-service outdoor kitchen in The Loft

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Unique History

Waterfront Ceremonies

Romantic Elopements

Fab Features: a famous 350-year-old seaside cottage • waterfront ceremonies on the lawn followed by open-air celebrations under an opulent tent • all-inclusive packages ranging from 10-200 guests

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Colonial Revival Mansion

Historic Barn

Tented Weddings

Fab Features: 19th-century estate in historic Topsfield • Colonial Revival mansion has been artfully restored and features countless antiques and period furnishings • artfully restored Colonial Revival mansion • the quaint white-and-green barn is designed with high-set windows and a 3-story ceiling hung with a breathtaking modern candelabra chandelier

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Non-Profit

Picturesque Setting

Lush Gardens

Fab Features: enchanting property set on rolling acres of pastoral beauty that captures the spirit of Nantucket history • exchange vows in the lush and romantic gardens • capture unforgettable moments amidst expansive views of Nantucket’s landscape on Sunset Hill

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Unique History

All-Inclusive

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: a former rope factory turned working winery and event space • tucked in historic Cordage Park on Plymouth’s waterfront • say ‘I do’ in the cozy Barrell Room • celebrate in the Grand Ballroom featuring a soaring ceiling, dramatic crystal chandeliers, dark wood plank flooring, and a huge corner fireplace

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Picturesque Setting

Non-Profit

Enchanting Gardens

Fab Features: a magnificent, Georgian estate with unique history • say “I do” in the spectacular gardens featuring a 100-foot rose and grape arbor • dance the night away and celebrate your reception on the sweeping lawns surrounded by mature trees

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Elegant Details

Romantic Elopements

Non-Profit

Fab Features: a classic estate built in 1800 with a romantic history • capture unforgettable moments in the beautiful interior space with timeless, elegant details • celebrate on the manicured grounds and beneath the elevated gazebo surrounded by towering shade trees

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Family-Run

Picturesque Setting

Charming Accommodations

Fab Features: charming historic property on nearly 400 acres of conservation land • unique and photogenic spaces include the stately New England Hill House, rolling apple orchards, and an antique-laden 18th-century barn • stay the weekend with your loved ones in the grand, 5-bedroom Hilltop House and the charming Cozy Log Cabin

Venue: Hill-Stead Museum