At Wedding Pioneer, we make a habit of specializing in all things weddings. For instance: did you know that Massachusetts is currently the fourth-most expensive state to plan a wedding?
The average cost of your Massachusetts wedding may come in at nearly $49,000—while the national average is almost $34,000.
That’s why we researched and wrote about 16 Super Affordable Wedding Venues in Massachusetts… so keep reading to find your dream wedding venue!
Key Takeaways
- You don’t need to fear the high cost of weddings in Massachusetts, because we found hidden gems like Box Mill Hall and Cross Street Flower Farm for a stunning wedding without the shocking price tag.
- Are you two outdoor enthusiasts? Then look at Camp Wing for a great natural setting including accommodations and activities for an entire weekend of wedding celebrations.
- Venues such as The Oceanview of Nahant and Saphire Estate offer classic New England charm and a wide variety of wedding packages and services.
Box Mill Hall
Picture getting married on Tihonet Pond in Wareham with stunning views. There’s also a special surprise for your guests at Box Mill Hall because there’s a cranberry bog too!
Box Mill Hall is open for weddings between March and December. The venue offers a preferred list of vendors for catering and bartending, and the reception hall is rustic-chic with open-beamed ceilings and stunning hardwood floors.
- Venue Cost: $1,600-$4,500.
- Venue Capacity: 200 guests.
Find Box Mill Hall at Box Mill Hall or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Camp Wing
Couples who love the outdoors can hold their dream wedding at Camp Wing in Duxbury, Massachusetts where you’ll get exclusive use of the camp for an entire weekend!
The wedding package includes accommodations for Friday and Saturday nights. With 16 cabins and 12 stockade rooms, Camp Wing offers accommodations for up to 340 people.
You can choose from two outdoor or two indoor ceremony sites and an indoor reception hall. Inside, your caterer will love the fully stocked commercial kitchen, and the camp director is available for any questions.
Dance the night away at your private campsite, play lawn games during your cocktail hour, and finish the night getting cozy around a campfire.
- Venue Cost: $15,000.
- Venue Capacity: 200 guests.
Find Camp Wing at Camp Wing or check out Facebook.
Cross Street Flower Farm
If you’re planning a micro wedding or elopement, you need to check out the gorgeous Cross Street Flower Farm in Norwell, Massachusetts with its lush blossoms including ranunculus, poppies, and tulips.
The Cross Street wedding venue is run by Mainstay Collective, a group of vendors who coordinate beautiful, all-inclusive weddings that include stunning onsite photography, floral design, baked goods, wedding party makeup, and event planning.
- Venue Cost: Starting at $3,300.
- Venue Capacity: 20 guests.
Find Cross Street Flower Farm at Cross Street Flower Farm or check out Facebook or Instagram.
The Oceanview of Nahant
Your guests will be awed by the breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views at the Oceanview of Nahant!
You’ll have the whole venture to yourselves, including a private beach to hold your ceremony, the Lighthouse Lounge for cocktails and canapes, and the Oceanair Grand Ballroom.
The Oceanview of Nahant offers in-house catering, an in-house DJ, all-inclusive packages, and a planning portal on their website for you to fill in your information and have an onsite wedding planner assist you.
The Oceanview of Nahant offers elopement packages on Monday through Wednesday. And ceremony-only packages Thursday through Sunday.
- Venue Cost: Starting at $18,000-$23,000.
- Venue Capacity: 220 guests.
Find The Oceanview of Nahant at The Oceanview Nahant or check out Facebook or Instagram.
The John Alden Club
Fun fact: John Alden and his wife, Pricilla Mullins, were passengers on the Mayflower!
The John Alden Club is located just four miles south of Plymouth, Massachusetts, and this rustic-chic venue is stunning and historic.
The venue has a 4,000-square-foot banquet hall and pavilion to host your friends and family for a wedding ceremony and reception.
Couples can hire their own caterer, but if you’re looking to add something unique to your wedding, consider using the pavilion for a barbeque or pig roast.
- Venue Cost: $400-$500.
- Venue Capacity: 200 guests.
Find The John Alden Club at The John Alden Club or check out Facebook.
Prowse Farm
Located in Canton, Massachusetts, Prowse Farm sits at the foot of Great Blue Hill and offers gorgeous views of fields and flowers.
Both the ceremony and reception spaces are outdoors so you can enjoy the view, and you can also book a tent if you’re concerned about the weather.
Prowse Farm supplies a wedding coordinator on your wedding day to help ensure everything runs smoothly, and you’re free to bring in the caterer and other vendors of your own choice.
- Venue Cost: Starting at $3,000 for events up to 12 hours between November and April.
- Venue Capacity: 500 guests.
Find Prowse Farm at Prowse Farm or check out Facebook.
The Butterfly Place
Unique, intimate, and affordable are perfect descriptions of The Butterfly Place in Westford, Massachusetts.
This stunning indoor garden features winding pathways and lush greenery that house graceful and colorful butterfly species from around the world.
The Butterfly Place is a ceremony-only venue, ideal for couples looking for an elopement or micro-wedding venue. At the end of your ceremony, you can each release a butterfly into the air for a magical, symbolic start to your marriage!
- Venue Cost: $400.
- Venue Capacity: 100 guests.
Find The Butterfly Place at The Butterfly Place or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Brewer’s Tap and Table
Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, Brewer’s Tap and Table has exposed ceilings and brick accents, providing a chic industrial reception venue for modern couples.
Brewer’s Tap offers reception space only, and your guests will be treated to delicious craft beers and cocktails.
You can count on their in-house chef to personalize your wedding menu and address any dietary restrictions. A coordinator is also available for your wedding reception to ensure things run smoothly.
- Venue Cost: $200 per hour for the mezzanine and lounge area; $500 an hour for the full restaurant.
- Venue Capacity: 85 guests in the mezzanine; 200 guests in the full restaurant.
Find Brewer’s Tap and Table at Brewer’s Tap and Table or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Glass House
This restaurant venue in Cambridge, Massachusetts features floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Kendall Square—hence the name, Glass House!
You can hold your ceremony and reception inside the restaurant or outside in the plaza, and everyone will enjoy the local craft beers, delicious wines, and hand-crafted cocktails.
The celebrated menu features American and international cuisines that you can customize to suit vegetarian, vegan, or other dietary requirements.
- Venue Cost: $13,000-$19,000.
- Venue Capacity: 60 guests for a seated meal; 125 guests for a standing reception style.
Find Glass House at Glass House or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Saphire Estate
Located on the banks of Lake Massapoag in Sharon, Massachusetts, Saphire Estate is a charming, entirely private backdrop for your wedding and quintessentially New England!
A private “event producer” will help coordinate your big day, and an “event manager” will be onsite during your ceremony and reception to make everything run smoothly.
The venue offers extensive in-house, customizable catering from a preferred list of vendors.
Choose the courtyard or pergola for your ceremony and a reception in the grand ballroom. Your guests will love also the cozy fireplace area during cocktail hour.
- Venue Cost: Starts at $1,500.
- Venue Capacity: 240 guests.
Find Saphire Estate at Saphire Estate or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Groveland Fairways
Located in Groveland, Massachusetts, Groveland Fairways is a charming country club in small-town New England.
Enjoy a romantic ceremony on the outdoor patio or inside in the Terrace or Fireside Rooms, and rest assured of dedicated service, because Groveland Fairways handles the bar and catering, and they only host one wedding at a time with an onsite coordinator provided.
- Venue Cost: $800-$2,500.
- Venue Capacity: 200 guests.
Find Groveland Fairways at Groveland Fairways or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Hammond Castle Museum
Any bride who wants to feel like a princess on her wedding day should consider the Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester, Massachusetts, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Get married on the Ocean lawn with unforgettable views and then host your reception inside The Great Hall. You’ll receive a convenient list of preferred vendors at Hammond Castle to make wedding planning easier.
- Venue Cost: $2,000 for the Petite Wedding Event; $1,200-$1,400 per hour with a five-hour maximum.
- Venue Capacity: 20 guests for the Petite Wedding Event; and 120 for a traditional ceremony.
Find Hammond Castle Museum at Hammond Castle or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Hyland Orchard and Brewery
Sturbridge, Massachusetts, is apple country, and you’ll find Hyland Orchard and Brewery on a beautiful hillside with incredible views.
The Pavilion is a gorgeous venue with sliding wooden walls that create an indoor-outdoor space, and many couples hold their ceremony and reception there.
Hyland provides a day-of coordinator to help things go smoothly. This venue also provides beer and wine and allows you to hire the caterer of your choice.
- Venue Cost: $1,500-$4,500.
- Venue Capacity: 150 guests.
Find Hyland Orchard and Brewery at Hyland Orchard or check out Facebook or Instagram.
John Nesmith House
A grand, historic venue, the John Nesmith House is located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
This restored Greek Revival mansion is perfect for couples who want to infuse luxury and grandeur into their wedding day.
The John Nesmith House will provide event setup and clean-up and a day-of coordinator, along with a list of preferred caterers to make planning a breeze.
- Venue Cost: $2,000.
- Venue Capacity: 80 guests.
Find John Nesmith House at John Nesmith House or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Hancock Shaker Village
Dating back to 1790, Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, Massachusetts provides couples the opportunity to make their wedding go down in history.
Set on 750 acres, your ceremony options are extensive! Choose one of the two Shaker barns, a tent that overlooks the mountains and meadows, one of 20 historic buildings, or a 20-acre field.
Hancock Shaker Village has a list of preferred vendors that will assist in making your wedding day magical.
- Venue Cost: $1,000-$10,000.
- Venue Capacity: 250 guests.
Find Hancock Shaker Village at Hancock Shaker Village or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Chesterwood
A gorgeous and historic estate in Stockbridge, Massachusetts could be the setting of your wedding. Located in the Berkshires, Chesterwood offers a private and intimate feel, secluded on a country road.
You’ll have spectacular mountain views from this Georgian-Italianate mansion and the lush gardens will make your ceremony photos unforgettably elegant.
Hold a cocktail reception under the ethereal vine-covered pergola and take advantage of Chesterwood’s list of preferred caterers to make planning a breeze.
- Venue Cost: $6,500-$9,500 for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. $2,000 for the ceremony only.
- Venue Capacity: 250 guests.
Find Chesterwood at Chesterwood or check out Facebook or Instagram.
