The Colonial Hotel
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $6,000
Packages
Prices start at $79
Guest capacity
Up to 350 seated guests
About this venue
The Colonial Hotel, is one of Central Massachusetts’ most romantic hotels & wedding venues. This 112 room hotel, idealizes New England charm & quintessential hospitality. Known for their expertise in event planning, this property hosts around 100 weddings and corporate events a year. This casual venue attracts guests from Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire on wedding weekends, and business travelers from Tyco International throughout the week. With a restaurant and catering service onsite, The Colonial Hotel provides unparalleled service & event expertise for their guests. The Colonial Grille, offers a variety of functionality from rehearsal dinners to birthday parties and everything in between. The restaurant provides a local draw from the Gardner, MA area and contributes to the property’s off-season push throughout the months of January – March.
Our event spaces
The Grand Ballroom
The Grand Ballroom is a beautiful and spacious room that can accommodate 50 to 350 guests.
The Grand Ballroom is a beautiful and spacious room that can accommodate 50 to 350 guests. The ballroom divides into four smaller spaces for intimate celebrations, large social gatherings or corporate events The room’s chandeliers, French doors, neutral color palette and large dancefloor make this the perfect space for your function.
Guest capacity
50-350 Seated
50-350 Standing
Square footage
4,669
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, Linens, Napkins (your choice of color), Chivari chairs, Up lighting (your choice of color), Windows, Brand new Chandeliers, Full service Bar
Room cost
Room cost is included in all Wedding Packages for 5 hours
The Courtyard Tent
Our outdoor tent is a gorgeous outdoor setting to host your social event Available from the beginning of May through the end of October.
Our outdoor tent is a gorgeous outdoor setting to host your social event Available from the beginning of May through the end of October, you can seat up to 300 guests comfortably in this heated tent. The tent features a full bar set-up and completely covered entrance to the hotel. The fabric ceiling drapings and french window sidewalls will bring elegance to any occasion.
Guest capacity
50-300 Seated
50-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, Linens, Napkins (your choice of color), Chivari chairs, Chandeliers, Full Service Bar
Room cost
Rentals Vary Based on Seaso
Ceremony Spaces Indoor & Outdoor
Ceremony to fit all needs and desires
Our Beautiful outdoor Pergola space can hold as many guests as you have. With a beautiful cobblestone walkway to lead you to your I DO's with an elegant landscaping setting behind you. Our indoor ceremony space can hold as many guests as you have. With beautiful windows behind you. You are welcome to use the hotel trellis if you would like or just the windows themselves for a perfect intimate setting.
Guest capacity
50-350 Seated
50-350 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Outdoor: White garden chairs Pergola Perfect landscaping Inside: Chivari chairs Windows brand New Chandeliers Trellis if wanted
Room cost
Ceremony Fee is $1000-1500
The Colonial Grille
The Colonial Grille is the perfect place to start your Wedding Weekend, or end your beautiful Wedding Night
The Colonial Grille is open for Lunch and Dinner to the public. We host rehearsal dinners the night before your wedding, with discounted pricing. The Colonial Grille is open till 2am on Friday and Saturday Nights for your afterparty needs.
Guest capacity
Up to 60 Seated
Up to 60 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, chairs, Full service bar, and Full service restaurant
Room cost
Discounted pricing for all booked couples
The Grand Ballroom
The Grand Ballroom is a beautiful and spacious room that can accommodate 50 to 350 guests.
The Grand Ballroom is a beautiful and spacious room that can accommodate 50 to 350 guests. The ballroom divides into four smaller spaces for intimate celebrations, large social gatherings or corporate events The room’s chandeliers, French doors, neutral color palette and large dancefloor make this the perfect space for your function.
Guest capacity
50-350 Seated
50-350 Standing
Square footage
4,669
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, Linens, Napkins (your choice of color), Chivari chairs, Up lighting (your choice of color), Windows, Brand new Chandeliers, Full service Bar
Room cost
Room cost is included in all Wedding Packages for 5 hours
The Courtyard Tent
Our outdoor tent is a gorgeous outdoor setting to host your social event Available from the beginning of May through the end of October.
Our outdoor tent is a gorgeous outdoor setting to host your social event Available from the beginning of May through the end of October, you can seat up to 300 guests comfortably in this heated tent. The tent features a full bar set-up and completely covered entrance to the hotel. The fabric ceiling drapings and french window sidewalls will bring elegance to any occasion.
Guest capacity
50-300 Seated
50-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, Linens, Napkins (your choice of color), Chivari chairs, Chandeliers, Full Service Bar
Room cost
Rentals Vary Based on Seaso
Ceremony Spaces Indoor & Outdoor
Ceremony to fit all needs and desires
Our Beautiful outdoor Pergola space can hold as many guests as you have. With a beautiful cobblestone walkway to lead you to your I DO's with an elegant landscaping setting behind you. Our indoor ceremony space can hold as many guests as you have. With beautiful windows behind you. You are welcome to use the hotel trellis if you would like or just the windows themselves for a perfect intimate setting.
Guest capacity
50-350 Seated
50-350 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Outdoor: White garden chairs Pergola Perfect landscaping Inside: Chivari chairs Windows brand New Chandeliers Trellis if wanted
Room cost
Ceremony Fee is $1000-1500
The Colonial Grille
The Colonial Grille is the perfect place to start your Wedding Weekend, or end your beautiful Wedding Night
The Colonial Grille is open for Lunch and Dinner to the public. We host rehearsal dinners the night before your wedding, with discounted pricing. The Colonial Grille is open till 2am on Friday and Saturday Nights for your afterparty needs.
Guest capacity
Up to 60 Seated
Up to 60 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, chairs, Full service bar, and Full service restaurant
Room cost
Discounted pricing for all booked couples
The Colonial Hotel packages
Classic Elegance Package
50-350 guests
Peak pricing $99
Off-peak pricing $99
Professional Wedding Coordinator/ 5 -Hour Reception Floor length linens with choice of napkin color Unlimited Hors d’oeuvres for your guests during cocktail hour (choice of 3) Three course dinner with choice of 2 entrées Wedding cake Included Champagne Toast Lanterns with Candle for your Centerpieces Chivari Chairs Elegant Suite for the Wedding Couple the Evening of Their Reception All Bartender & Cake Cutting Fees After Party Space Available at No Additional Charge
Champagne & Lace Package
50-350 guests
Peak pricing $119
Off-peak pricing $119
Everything you receive in the Classic Elegance Package and More! Up lighting in the Ballroom Gold or Silver Charger Plates Cheese, Cracker & Vegetable Display garnished with fruit Unlimited Hors d’oeuvres for cocktail hour (choice of 5) Full Open bar for cocktail hour Champagne toast garnished with a strawberry Accompaniment to your Wedding Cake
Royal Gala
50-350 guests
Peak pricing $169
Off-peak pricing $169
Everything with the Classic Elegance & Champagne and Lace Plus More!!! Ultimate Cheese Cracker, Fruit, Vegetable & Mediterranean Display Open Bar 5 Hours 2 Signature Drinks Butler Passed Drinks During Cocktail Time
Over The Top
50-350 guests
Peak pricing $199
Off-peak pricing $199
Upgrade your Royal Gala Package to Include: Full Exclusive Use of Hotels Facility for Ceremony, Cocktail Time & Reception with our Grand Ballroom & Courtyard Tent Enhanced Cocktail Hour with Stations Champagne or Sangria Wall During Cocktail Time
Available services that can be provided by The Colonial Hotel
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
Reviews
Write a review4.7 out of 5
6 reviews
Great wedding
The Colonial Hotel was absolutely perfect for our wedding. We had 150 guests and a goal to have a good time, while looking classy and hitting the “must do” traditions. We strongly encouraged guests to stay at the hotel. Everyone commented how great it was we held all events on the property (ceremony outside, cocktail hour on the patio, reception under the tent, afterparty in the restaurant) and they could really enjoy themselves with a short walk to bed. The reception and cocktail hour were decorated even better than I expected. Mary and her team are great and absolutely know what they are doing at their venue. As the bride planning a wedding, I loved not needing to coordinate many vendors (Colonial handled the food, setup/cleanup/staff, wedding cake, all event coordination, etc). I used a preferred vendor for flowers which was helpful as well since they knew exactly what would fit and look nice (plus the staff at the hotel). Great place for a classy, fun wedding.
Best venue!
From the moment we first reached out to the team at The Colonial Hotel, we were impressed by their timely, detailed, and friendly communication style. On the day of our wedding, the space was absolutely beautiful - spacious yet comforting, with an elegant yet cozy atmosphere that put us and all of our guests at ease. Mary and her team clearly love what they do, and went above and beyond to ensure our special day was perfect in every way. We are so grateful for their hard work and dedication, which allowed us to simply enjoy the celebration without any stress or worry. The Colonial Hotel is hands down the best wedding venue we could have asked for.
Amazing Location
Mary and her team at the Colonial were amazing. They walk you through everything and make it easy to keep track of what you need to bring and what you need to do when. You can tell this is a popular wedding spot just by how streamlined they have made everything. This is a group tasting vendor where they bring in everyone for the year; however, they make the tasting fun and you get to meet affiliated vendors that you can choose to book with. The grounds are beautiful and cozy while being easy to get to. They made our day seamless. I was worried, because most people I spoke with before the wedding said to just go with the flow because something always goes wrong, and to be honest, I felt like nothing did; I feel like that's because the Colonial and their vendors really cared about making our day special.
The Best
The Colonial Hotel was so incredibly amazing I don’t think I’ll have the right words to describe it. The coordinating team was so thoughtful, helpful, accommodating, kind .. Mary went above and beyond to answer all of my questions and make sure our day was beyond perfect. Anya and Kayleigh supported us beyond perfectly throughout the wedding day and get us where we needed to be without taking away from any of the fun we were having. The food was incredible and everyone made sure my allergies could be accommodated. The ease of having every part of our wedding in one place was exactly what we were looking for. Not to mention it’s just beautiful. Us and our families had the weekend of our lives. The Colonial Hotel is the best place to get married.
Preferred vendors of The Colonial Hotel
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