If you’re hoping to have a domestic destination wedding, Massachusetts is one of the Knot’s top recommendations. There are some gorgeous wedding venues in Massachusetts on the water as well as scenic venues overlooking the mountains. Of course, there are plenty of romantic venues for indoor weddings as well. Here are some of the top Massachusetts wedding venues that will be the perfect backdrop to the happiest day of you and your partner’s life together!

Top Massachusetts Wedding Venues:

1. LakeView Pavillion
2. Beechwood Hotel
3. New England Aquarium
4. Boston Harbor Distillery
5. Tower Hill Botanical Garden
6. Warehouse Xi

Lakeview Pavilion

If you’re looking for the best outdoor wedding venues in Massachusetts, consider exchanging vows in this gorgeous lakeside venue. The Lakeview Pavilion first opened in 1906 and it’s been wowing couples ever since. Any couple would be thrilled to tie the knot in one of the grand ballrooms. Between the crystal chandeliers and the breathtaking cathedral ceilings, your wedding will easily look like it belongs in a bridal magazine. The elegant all-white décor also fits with a variety of styles and color palettes. 

Lakeview Pavilion can accommodate up to 500 guests comfortably. The in-house catering team does a phenomenal job of tailoring the menu to every couple’s wishes, and the on-site event coordinators will definitely reduce stress. You can spend less time micromanaging and more time soaking up every moment of your special day.

Beechwood Hotel

In Worcester, Massachusetts, you’ll find the gorgeous Beechwood Hotel. This fairytale location has an ample 8000 square feet for you to celebrate your wedding in style! Parking can be a stressful part of having a big wedding, but this venue has plenty of complimentary parking so you can cross it off your to-do list without a second thought.

Although you’ll have a variety of options, you’ll likely exchange vows in the Maria Gill Wilson Chapel, which has amazing features including stained-glass windows and a hand-carved wooden ceiling. The staff at the Beechwood Hotel really takes the idea that every couple is unique to heart. All the wedding packages and catering menus are fully customizable to your requests. Because Beechwood Hotel is also an Equally Wed preferred venue, you and your significant other will feel the freedom to be your most authentic selves here—which is exactly how you should feel on your big day! 

New England Aquarium

If you love the unconventional, having your wedding at the New England Aquarium is the perfect way to reflect that. This waterfront Boston wedding venue is filled with sharks, penguins, sea turtles, sea lions, and more. Your guests definitely won’t get bored! The aquarium has several different venue options with a wide range of capacities to suit your unique needs.

Not only is the venue stunning and romantic, but the catering team at New England Aquarium outdoes themselves. They offer ocean-friendly seafood delicacies served with environmentally-friendly silverware. If you’re a true animal lover, you can also feel good about supporting the mission of the aquarium when you select it as your wedding venue.

Boston Harbor Distillery

If the only thing you love more than craft cocktails is your significant other, the Boston Harbor Distillery would be the perfect setting for your wedding. While the whiskey barrels and wooden accents make the space naturally on the more rustic side, it can also be dressed up to be more elegant and romantic if you’d prefer. 

Although Boston Harbor Distillery has only been around since 2012, the building was constructed all the way back in 1859. Originally, it was used as an entrepreneurial center. Having your wedding here is the perfect way to give your guests a taste of New England history. Your guests will definitely remember your wedding for having the best American spirits around!

Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Rather than going out of your way to make sure your venue is covered in floral arrangements and greenery, book the Tower Hill Botanic Garden, which is already covered in gorgeous unique plant life. The botanical garden is located about 45 miles from Boston, and it’s the perfect backdrop for an intimate ceremony with your family and closest friends. The garden hosts weddings February through September. Throughout your wedding planning process, the Tower Hill Botanic Garden provides you with a wedding coordinator and they will even have assistants on the day of the event. 

This outdoor wedding venue in Massachusetts is truly a tranquil environment, making it the ideal place to start your “forever” with your significant other. If you have a love for classic elegance, the Orangerie in the garden is the perfect spot for your reception. The gorgeous glass conservatory is reminiscent of 18^th-century style and is beautiful down to the last detail. 

Warehouse Xi

If you want a Massachusetts wedding venue that’s modern but not too out of the box, you’ll love the Warehouse Xi. It’s ideal for more intimate ceremonies, but the style can be tailored to your specific requests. It can be adapted to something rustic, edgy, romantic, or anything in between. No matter what, the gorgeous white brick walls, high ceilings, and enormous glass windows will be wonderful backdrops for all of your wedding photos. It definitely makes every wedding extra Instagram-worthy!

Unlike some other Boston wedding venues, the price tag is not all-inclusive. If you’re hoping to serve wine or beer at your reception, you’ll need to get a liquor license from City Hall and hire a bartender that is TIPS certified. However, many couples think it’s well worth it to support a small women-owned business that works hard to get to know each couple individually.

Commemorate Your Massachusetts Wedding Venue Choice with the Right Wedding Photographer 

No matter what venue you choose for your big day, you want to make sure you have a photographer who will capture your memories and the uniqueness of your relationship. This is exactly what you can expect from Meraki Portrait. We’re all about finding original ways to showcase what makes your love story special. To book our wedding photography services or get more information, get in touch with Meraki Portrait today!