We will be sharing how to plan a wedding in Boston in full detail over the next few minutes and our main goal is to save you some time and maybe even a little money.
To get the ball rolling there will be a list of local wedding and reception venues. For some the church they went to as a kid will be the obvious place to get married while others may prefer to have their ceremony and/or reception at a different venue and either way you aren’t lacking for options.
Contents
- 1 Boston Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Local Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Boston
The best bridal shops to buy a dress near you along with many of the other things you will need will follow that up. Then we will get into shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s.
After they have all been covered we will pivot to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo because everyone needs to look great on your special day. The food will begin to close this out as it will be time to read about where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the best wedding planners in Boston will get a shout out because we know some may be feeling overwhelmed and may want to just hand this all off to someone else. Often times wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to full planning so you can choose to get as much help as you need.
To make things a little easier on you there will be a map towards the conclusion that has all of the various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is the most convenient for you to visit. By the way, all of our city guides for this region are available at that link if you are curious what is going on in nearby towns.
Boston Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in Boston might be the most important decision you will make:
- Boston Harbor Distillery at 12R Ericsson St
- Boston Winery at 26 Ericsson St
- Mandarin Oriental Boston at 776 Boylston St
- State Room: A Longwood Venue at 60 State St
- Hampshire House at 84 Beacon St
- SoWa Power Station at 550 Harrison Ave
- Spinelli’s Banquet Hall at 282 Bennington St
- Harvard Club of Boston at 374 Commonwealth Ave
- Charles Riverboat Company at 100 Cambridgeside Pl # 320, Cambridge
- Boston Marriott Newton at 2345 Commonwealth Ave, Newton
- Wellesley College Club at 727 Washington St, Wellesley
- Sandy Burr Country Club at 103 Cochituate Rd, Wayland
- Alden Castle: A Longwood Venue at 20 Chapel St, Brookline
The Boston Winery can hold 120 guests for a wedding or reception near you.
There are 2 venues at Mandarin Oriental Boston with a combined capacity of up to 800 persons.
State Room is one of the largest luxury event spaces in the city and can handle over 1,200 guests or 900 guests for a sit down dinner and dance.
Hampshire House offers event spaces on its second and third floors with the second-floor room having capacity for 200 guests for a reception style event and 100 guests for a plated supper, while the third-floor venue can accommodate up to 100 guests for a reception-style event and 60 guests for a plated dinner.
1,850 people can have their needs met in two rooms at SoWa Power Station.
Charles Riverboat Company offers five elegant boats as the perfect venue for your dream local wedding and celebration in Cambridge hosting as many as 80 guests and providing breathtaking views of Boston Harbor or the Charles River.
With a view of the Charles River The Boston Marriott in Newton provides indoor and outdoor wedding venues in your area including a Grand Ballroom that has the capacity to service 1,200 guests.
You can hold your event at the Wellesley College Club in their elegant dining room with a fireplace accommodating 140 guests or fewer.
Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland features both indoor and outdoor venues that can handle 250 guests.
Alden Castle can accommodate up to 825 guests in Brookline.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
- Flair Boston at 140 Newbury St #202
- Grace Loves Lace at 25 Thomson Pl #102
- I Do Wedding at 283 Tremont St
- Winnie Couture Bridal at 376 Boylston St #201
- Angela’s Bridal at 1526 VFW Pkwy
- L’elite Bridal at 137 Newbury St
- Glo Bridal at 72 Langley Rd #23, Newton
- Jacqueline’s Bridal at 555 Washington St, Wellesley
Where To Get Your Invitations
For invitations and envelopes in your area we suggest you get in touch with:
- Rugg Road Paper Co at 105 Charles St # 1
- Fete Collection at 345 D St #1
- Albertine Press at 1309 Cambridge St, Cambridge
- Mark Harris Stationers at 93 Union St, Newton Centre
- Paper Source at 1361 Beacon St, Brookline
- Hobart & Haven
Choosing The Right Florist
These florists will make sure your Boston wedding and reception are ready for the Gram:
- Table & Tulip at 461 Shawmut Ave
- Stapleton Floral at 635 E Broadway
- Winston Flowers at 160 Southampton St
- Sunny Florists at 9 W Broadway
- Olympia Flower Store at 1745 Washington St
- Robin’s Flower Shop at 1 Devonshire Pl #1
- Central Square Florist at 653 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
- Forevermark Flowers at 562 Commonwealth Ave, Newton
- Floristika Studio at 435 Newtonville Ave, Newton
- Post Road Flowers at 310 Boston Post Rd, Wayland
- Russell’s Garden Center at 397 Boston Post Rd, Wayland
- E C Florist & Gifts at 224 Washington St, Brookline
- Beach Plum Event & Floral Design
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
To get it all documented hire one of these local wedding photographers and videographers:
- Nicole Chan Photography & Videography
- Carly Michelle Photography
- Jessica Lynch Photography
- Giovanni The Photographer & Videographer
- Scarlet Roots Photography
- Path Wedding Films
- Gina Brocker Photography
- Sejal Soham Photography
- Nicole Marie Photography
- Glory Daze Photography
- I Do Studioz
Bands & DJ’s
Booking the right band or DJ will make sure the after party is lit:
- Wilson Stevens
- Kahootz Entertainment
- Night Shift Entertainment
- East Coast Soul
- Groove Authority
- Disc Jockey Boston
- Boston Wedding DJ
- Party Time Events
- Lost Art DJs
- The 1999
Hair & Makeup Stylists
Obviously you will want to look your best and the top wedding hair and makeup stylists near you can make sure that you will:
- Zenarose at 45-49 River St
- Lyndsay Simon Beauty at 119 Braintree St #414
- Edra Couture Bridal at 361 Newbury St #5689
- House of Ivy at 699 E Broadway
- Yin Tom Studio at 320 Columbia St, Cambridge
- La Beautique at 329 Watertown St, Newton
- Stacey Frasca at 568 Washington St, Wellesley
- Arte Salon & Spa at 16 Boston Post Rd, Wayland
- Love Notes by June
- Katie Walsh Glam
Tuxedo Rentals
Don’t forget about the tuxedo for the groom and groomsmen:
- Classic Tuxedo & Custom Clothing at 253 Newbury St
- Clothing From Italy at 45 Bromfield St
- Allan’s Formal Wear at 594 Blue Hill Ave
- Keezer’s Classic Clothing at 1740 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
Some of the best wedding cakes in Boston are available at:
- Oakleaf Cakes Bake Shop at 12 Westland Ave
- Gondres Bakery at 333 Centre St
- Santia’s Bakery at 3381 Washington St
- Royal Pastry Shop at 738 Cambridge St, Cambridge
- The Icing On The Cake at 230 Adams St, Newton
- Country Desserts Bake Shop at 60 Lexington St, Newton
- Party Favors at 1356 Beacon St, Brookline
- Silver Whisk Bake Shop
Caterers
You will be the star of the show but these caterers will have the food on point as well:
- William Ference Catering
- Charlton Becker Catering
- BG Catering
- Above & Beyond Catering
- Basil Tree Catering
- La Bonne Maison
- Catering By Andrew
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Have a great rehearsal dinner at:
- Bostonia Public House at 131 State St
- Venezia Restaurant at 20 Ericsson St
- Abe & Louie’s at 793 Boylston St
- Chart House at 60 Long Wharf
- Tuscan Kitchen Seaport at 64 Seaport Blvd
- Mamma Maria at 3 N Square
- Petit Robert Bistro at 480 Columbus Ave
- Catalyst Restaurant at 300 Technology Square, Cambridge
- Olivia’s Bistro at 136 Adams St, Newton
- The Cottage Wellesley at 190 Linden St, Wellesley
- The Local Kitchen & Drinks at 400 Boston Post Rd, Wayland
- Barcelona Wine Bar at 1700 Beacon St, Brookline
Local Wedding Planners
Get a little help or have someone do all of this for you by contacting one of the best wedding planners in your area:
- Whim Events at 24 Roland St
- Marrero Events Boston at Newbury St
- Altieri Events at 546 E Broadway
- EFD Creative at 460 Harrison Ave #c16
- Contagious Events at 134 Beach St #1
- Primavera Dreams Event at 335 Brookline St, Newton
- SYB Event Planning at 868 Worcester St C, Wellesley
- Wonder Event at 395A Washington St, Brookline
- Taylored Events
- Revel & Joy Events
Just so you know we have also written about:
- Worcester Bridal & Tuxedo Shops
- Providence Bridal & Tuxedo Shops
- Portland, Maine Bridal & Tuxedo Shops
- New York City Bridal & Tuxedo Shops
Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Boston
Well guys, that is all we have for now but we bet you feel a lot more confident about planning a wedding near you. We tried to cover it all from wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
Some of the best local wedding planners were also mentioned if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own. At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Boston and we wish you the best of luck!