The Best Indoor Wedding Venues in Essex, MA

The Best Indoor Wedding Venues in Essex, MA

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Hawthorne Hotel 
Salem, MA
  • Up to 185 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor

Located in the heart of Salem, MA, the Hawthorne Hotel is a full service wedding venue offering an elegant Grand Ballroom, charming guest rooms, seasoned catering staff and a bevy of options for our special event. Whether looking to host a micro-wedding or a large, traditional dinner reception, we will work with you to customize a package that fits your needs and budget. The Hawthorne, a proud member of Historic Hotels of America, features gilded chandeliers, a jazz-inspired dining room, oak-paneled tavern and historic details, but is forward-thinking when it comes to food (gluten-free, vegan, kid-friendly), beverage (local craft beer, award-winning cocktails), decor (up-lighting), activities (tarot readings!) and guest services.

Why you'll love this venue

  • All-inclusive venue packages
  • Blends luxury with trendiness
  • Private area for the wedding party

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Lighting and sound are not included
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Groveland Fairways by Wedgewood Weddings 
Groveland, MA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $7,165
  • Offer

Imagine exchanging vows surrounded by lush gardens beneath towering trees with the charm of a 100-year-old New England estate as your backdrop. Groveland Fairways by Wedgewood Weddings has a storied past. Originally a family farm, today it serves as an exclusive event center. This versatile venue is known for its lush greenery and gardens, meticulously maintained grounds, and charming wraparound porch. With tons of mature trees and hedges, expansive grassy areas, and inviting gardens, Groveland Fairways by Wedgewood Weddings delivers an incredible setting for your New England celebration, regardless of the season. Celebrate all four seasons at this event center, offering multiple indoor and outdoor spaces, an onsite getting-ready room, ceremony spaces, fireplaces, and architectural details such as crown molding and chair railing. Schedule a tour today and see why couples across Massachusetts and New Hampshire choose Groveland Fairways for their special day!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides catering services
  • Has a dance floor for celebration
  • Has a relaxed and casual vibe

Venue considerations

  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
  • Not wheelchair accessible
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Grove at Briar Barn Inn 

5.0

Rowley, MA
  • Up to 100 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $16,000
  • Offer

Grove at Briar Barn Inn is a distinctive farmhouse experience, a bridge to an imagined past, where the pastoral beauty and serenity of old New England lives in harmony with the best the modern world has to offer. Briar Barn Inn is designed to stir imaginations and inspire conversations. Our experienced team is here to help you craft the perfect occasion, down to the smallest detail. The rustic charm of our custom post-and-beam barn venue, Grove at Briar Barn Inn creates the picture-perfect backdrop for a memorable wedding in any season. Ideally suited for weddings of 80 to 100 guests, Grove at Briar Barn Inn includes the planning services of our dedicated team, all equipment, and our renowned catering as part of your wedding package.

Why you'll love this venue

  • All-inclusive venue packages
  • Offers full-service amenities
  • Provides event staff

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you're looking for a sleek and contemporary space
  • Does not allow pets
  • No in-house lighting and sound packages available
Awarded Best of Zola
We cannot say enough about this place! The food was delicious and the cookies were to die for. The inn staff especially BillySue was so welcoming and kind to us. Our coordinator Julia made the day so smooth and took care of everything so that we could focus on being present on our special day. I wish we could relive this weekend over and over! Would definitely recommend to any couple that wants a barn aesthetic for their wedding. Everything was so special, well made, and unique. Thank you so much to everyone at Briar Barn for an amazing wedding. This place will always have a special place in our heart.
Kayla F., 5 months ago
Rockport Art Association & Museum 

5.0

Rockport, MA
  • Up to 120 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,150

Located in the heart of the picturesque seaside village of Rockport, Massachusetts, the Art Association is the perfect setting for your special event. The award-winning fine art on display that surrounds your guests creates a unique and elegant backdrop for your special day! Many hotels, inns, and bed & breakfasts are conveniently located within walking distance of the Rockport Art Association & Museum for guest accommodations. With all of the activities and lodging available right in town, many couples choose to make their wedding a weekend-long celebration for their guests. You must contact the Event Coordinator via email or submit an Event Request Form on our website so we may respond to your inquiry. Thank you!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Bridal suite on site
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site
  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away

Venue considerations

  • No free parking
  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • Does not allow pets
The Rockport Art Association & Museum provided the most perfect backdrop for our wedding day. Their communication throughout the planning process was prompt, helpful, and creative, making the experience seamless. The venue itself was beautiful, cozy, and elegant, with incredible art that set the tone for our special celebration. Our guests raved about the wonderful experience of attending a wedding in such a stunning, artistic space. We are so grateful to RAA&M for helping to make our wedding day truly unforgettable!
Anya W., 4 months ago
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Willowdale Estate 

5.0

Topsfield, MA
  • Up to 240 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Offer

Willowdale Estate is a private mansion, just 30-miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. Located within a 720-acre state forest, and along the pristine Ipswich River. Our private estate is the perfect setting for a New England wedding ceremony and reception. Our coordination team and catering staff will execute your plan with grace, leaving you free to enjoy the party and mix with your guests. At Willowdale Estate, we host two wedding seasons. Our Tent Season from May-October is perfect for parties between 125-240 guests, and our Mansion Season from November-April is better suited for smaller parties between 80-125 guests inside our Estate. As you search for a venue, we would love to hear from you! We can send open dates, host a tour of our space, or create a quote for you. We celebrate the differences that make each client event unique, and warmly welcome people of every race, religion, and gender identity. Thank you for viewing our venue!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Multiple event spaces
  • Accommodates more than 200 guests
  • Has a dance floor for celebration

Venue considerations

  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • No on-premises lodging options
  • Lighting and sound are not included
Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we booked our wedding at Willowdale Estate, the team there was incredibly professional, helpful, and calming throughout the entire process. Their communication was always prompt and clear, and they made us feel taken care of at every step. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, with a dreamy, Great Gatsby-esque atmosphere that was the perfect backdrop for our special day. The food was truly amazing - our guests are still raving about it! But perhaps the best part was working with their incredible wedding coordinator, Julia, who went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was perfect in every way. We are so grateful to the entire Willowdale team for making our wedding day an absolute dream.
Alyson B., a month ago
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Danversport 

5.0

Danvers, MA
  • Up to 650 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor

Located on the scenic North Shore of Massachusetts, Danversport is the perfect setting for you and your guests to celebrate a classic New England coastal wedding. This made possible with intimate waterfront ceremony locations, cocktail party areas, and our private reception spaces. “First-Class, Flexibility and No Surprises” is the motto at Danversport. The all-inclusive wedding package is loved by Danversport’s Couples, since it provides every detail from your ceremony, champagne toast, full course dinner, dessert, wedding cake, fresh flowers, centerpieces and formal chairs & tables - just to name some of the items our all-inclusive package! There’s also the opportunity to create personalized menus with our exceptional chefs and event managers. Each bride is equipped with a team of professionals to ensure an unforgettable and perfect evening. The Danversport Special Events Team welcomes you to visit so that we can help you fulfill your ultimate wedding dream.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Handles all cleanup logistics
  • Space for a large guest list
  • Designed for grand celebrations

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • On-site parking not available
There is truly no where like Danversport! We got married there in Sept 2023 and our expectations were blown away. The entire day ran SO smoothly. You really do not need a wedding planner at Danversport because they manage EVERYTHING!! The food was fantastic, the space was stunning and they kept the day on track! Would 10/10 recommend!!!
Leanne, a year ago
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The Crane Estate 
Ipswich, MA
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Celebrate your special day amidst some of the most spectacular scenery in the Northeast. The 2,100-acre Crane Estate is an unforgettable destination for your special event with its winding salt marshes, miles of barrier beach, and beautiful hilltop mansion. Chicago industrialist Richard T. Crane, Jr. first purchased the land that would become The Crane Estate in 1910. Crane was captivated by the beautiful landscape, and over the next two decades worked with some of America's leading architects and landscape architects to shape his summer retreat, sited with hilltop vistas of the Atlantic in an area of the property known as Castle Hill. In 1928, Castle Hill was crowned with a 59-room Stuart-style mansion designed by world-renowned architect David Adler. Today, the Crane family mansion is known as The Great House on The Crane Estate and is protected, along with the rest of Castle Hill, as a 165-acre National Historic Landmark.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Offers convenient lodging options
  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Exudes old-world charm

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Lighting and sound are not included
Coolidge Hall 
Topsfield, MA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Here at Coolidge Hall, we pride ourselves on providing one of the best wedding venues on the North Shore. Whether you are having your ceremony, reception, or both events at the Fairgrounds, our number one goal is to provide you with a location for the wedding of your dreams. To provide the ultimate experience for our couples, we offer extensive customization and flexibility, as each wedding we host is unique to the ones getting married. Although most of the events are centered in Coolidge Hall, we have a variety of other spaces available for use. Coolidge Square, our beautiful landscaped courtyard located just outside of the Hall, is perfect for a cocktail hour. What is used as the “Picnic Area” during the Fair can be transformed into an oasis for the perfect outdoor ceremony – complete with a rustic stage for the bride and groom to be wed on. For those who are looking for a more casual event, the Picnic Area can also be used for outdoor games and festivities during the reception.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a relaxed and casual vibe
  • Allows pets
  • Both indoor and outdoor options

Venue considerations

  • Dance floor not included
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional

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About wedding venues in Essex, MA

How much do wedding venues typically cost in Essex, MA?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. Essex, MA offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. Raw venue space rentals (which only include the space itself) start at $600 and average $6,000. All-inclusive packages start at $2,000 and average $10,000.

What types of venues can I find in Essex, MA?

Essex offers a wide range of venues, including Ballroom, Historic estate and Hotel and resort.

What are some of the best wedding and reception venues available in Essex, MA?

Some of the most popular venues in this area include Willowdale Estate, Olio: Modern / Industrial Event Space and Smith Barn at Brooksby Farm. But just like finding "the one," finding the perfect wedding venue takes time and a little bit of magic. Start by envisioning your dream wedding - the ambiance, style, and location. Then, explore our extensive collection of carefully curated wedding venues. Our marketplace provides detailed information, stunning photos, and real couples' reviews to help you make an informed decision. Trust your instincts, and when you find that venue that gives you butterflies, you'll know it's the one.

What questions should I ask when booking a venue in Essex, MA?

It all depends on what you're looking for, but you may want to consider things like whether the venue has an on-site bridal suite (44% in Essex do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator (51% in Essex do!).

Additionally, some venues work with certain caterers and require a minimum food and beverage spend in addition to the space rentals. Others might have a recommended list of preferred caterers that they'd like you to work with.

Can the venues in Essex, MA accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in Essex, MA can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 650. The average venue in Essex can seat 120 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in Essex, MA offer?

The venues in Essex, MA are known for the exceptional suite of services and amenities offered to couples and their wedding parties. The most common services provided are Bar services, Event coordinator and Wheelchair accessible. Some venues even offer Wedding cake services!

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