Small Wedding Venues Massachusetts

The quintessential New England wedding for art lovers awaits in the beautiful northwest town of North Adams. Once an overlooked mill town, North Adams was revived in the late 20th Century and many historic structures and the old mill were preserved. The rebirth of the town brought new vigor to North Adams, and it quickly grew into a flourishing retreat for artists, intellectuals and other influencers. 

During that time, the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCa) spearheaded a campaign to revive a sprawling portion of lodging along River Street in North Adams and today the Porches Inn is the destination of choice. The hotel has hosted a generation of weddings to date and is well-known for its captivating art-inspired ceremonies. 

The Porches Inn has 47 guest rooms that are individually furnished with modern amenities and throwback touches like claw-foot tubs and vintage artwork. Guest rooms and suites are available with king or queen beds. For weddings, the hotel offers a range of event spaces for hillside nuptials or “I do’s” at the resort’s private and elegant wedding glen or gazebo. The inn has excellent function spaces for intimate rehearsal dinners or rollicking receptions with high ceilings and beautiful artwork. 

Couples who want to tie the knot with a seaside ceremony should consider the Marblehead Historic District in northeast Marblehead adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean. The Harbor Light Inn is only a short walk from the sandy beaches of Homan’s Cove and is a shining example for seaside nuptials. The boutique hotel has 20 guest rooms and five private apartments available for your wedding party. 

The Harbor Light Inn has numerous sites for the ceremony. Lovebirds can say their vows at numerous historic and romantic locations that are all within a short walk from the hotel. More intimate ceremonies under 50 guests can marry at the inn’s graceful dining room or lovely fireplace parlor. These spots are also popular for smaller receptions and gatherings before or after the ceremony.

You and your wedding party will love the surroundings of Old Town Marblehead. From the inn, it’s easy to explore the region’s vast shops and galleries or explore the pristine harbor. The Tavern at the boutique inn has some of the best New England Clam Chowder around, and there are about 10 other tasty restaurants within walking distance for casual dining, your rehearsal dinner or your wedding feast.

Nestled at the base of Mount Washington in southwest Massachusetts, the Race Brook Lodge has mastered the art of the rustic Berkshire wedding. With roots dating back to the late 18th Century, the Colonial farm has been fully converted to a wonderfully restored country lodge with vintage barns and cottages with exposed beams, wide plank flooring and bucolic touches. The family-run inn sits on a prime lot in the heart of the scenic Berkshires with easy access to the Appalachian Trail, outdoor activities, waterfalls, antique shopping and scrumptious restaurants.  

The inn has 31 guest rooms and several wedding packages available to couples that can accommodate up to 200 guests. The most popular site for an intimate ceremony is the vintage barn at the farm that can accommodate up to 60 people as a combined space for both a seated dinner and dancing afterwards. The hotel can also set up an elegant tent for the seated dinner so there’s more space in the barn for getting down. 

Wedding packages at the lodge include the use of the barn, porch, pool, ceremony location and after-hour club. Most weddings encompass the entire weekend, with check-in around 3 p.m. on Friday and departure around 11 a.m. on Sunday. 

The chic and upscale Hotel on North in downtown Pittsfield is an ideal destination wedding locale for couples who want a contemporary ceremony in a hip, urban setting. If you’re seeking a city wedding in the stunning Berkshires of western Massachusetts, it’s possible right here. 

The boutique inn melds classic architecture from the 19th Century with today’s modern amenities and top-notch service. The impeccable hotel was a former men’s haberdashery and has 45 guest rooms for your wedding party that are tastefully hand-curated from top to bottom with lustrous appointments.

When it comes to nuptials, the hotel has more than 3,000 square feet of function space for gatherings, rehearsals, weddings, receptions and after-party festivities. The Hotel on North is less than 30 minutes from a slew of desirable locations like Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow, Williamstown Theatre Festival and MASS MoCA. Attractions such as the Barrington Stage Company, Berkshire Museum and Colonial Theater are all within walking distance from the hotel. 

Eat on North is the hotel’s on-site restaurant has an unpretentious menu and oyster bar with locally sourced ingredients supervised by a former White House chef. There are dozens of restaurants in the vicinity with menus that run the gamut. 

An elegant seaside wedding awaits in beautiful and historic Cape Ann at the celebrated Emerson Inn. The 36-room hotel near Pigeon Rock has views of Sandy Bay and plenty of function space for lovebirds to get hitched. The resort has a sweeping lawn that’s popular with couples, and other spaces like the lavish gardens, veranda and Grand Parlor are great for receptions and other get-togethers. 

When it’s time to sit down and cherish the moment with a formal dinner, the Emerson Inn’s oceanfront dining is unmatched for its class, ambiance and an exclusive menu that’s fully customizable by the bride and groom. Afterwards, guests can retire to impeccable guest rooms and suites that can include perks like enclosed balconies and spa tubs for couples or suites with additional pull-out sofa beds for families. 

A wedding at the Emerson Inn provides guest with the opportunity to bond at an intimate resort that grants easy access to everything in the Rockport area. Wedding attendees can spend downtime surveying Cape Ann and its eclectic shops, take a whale watching tour, sailing, snorkelling or exploring one the many historic lighthouses in the region. The hotel greets wedding parties year-round and serves up spectacular scenery and endless romance no matter the season. 

Only 50 miles northeast of Boston, the Groton Inn is a stylish and convenient destination for a contemporary wedding in a small town in the Massachusetts countryside. The boutique hotel near scenic Gibbet Hill mixes the charm of yesteryear with comforts of today like plush linens and robes and luxury bath products.

Public spaces at the Groton Inn are covered with vivid and inspiring artwork and guest rooms have sophisticated feature walls and uncomplicated modern furniture with more than a few luxury touches. The result is a clean, contemporary feel that’s both comfy and purposeful. 

The hotel has a pair of elegantly appointed private banquet rooms that are ideal for receptions and celebrations, and the lovely grounds provide some nice places to say “I do.” The inn’s courtyard and patio are picture-perfect for outdoor nuptials. Nearby venues like the Gibbet Hill Grill, Music Center at Indian Hill or Shirdai Sai Temple are also common sites that are equipped to handle larger wedding parties. 

Forge & Vine, the chic on-site restaurant, has pastoral views can accommodate 156 guests. The delectable restaurant has an ambiance that harkens back to the blacksmith shops and carriage houses of New England in the 1700s and 1800s.