“Deb is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and really made our day extra special. Even though our wedding was small and low key we really felt like we were getting five-star treatment. You went above and beyond our expectations and made the entire event much more relaxing and fun.”
Plan Your Wedding
OVERVIEW
The House of the Seven Gables, once host to author Nathaniel Hawthorne, provides an unforgettable setting for your special day. You’ll be surrounded by lush gardens and spectacular waterfront views. The Gables offers a variety of spaces from historic interior rooms for intimate gatherings to our expansive seaside lawn for grand, tented affairs.
A dedicated staff member will guide you every step of the way to ensure that every detail is just right. Whether your event is a 200-person seaside affair or a 30-person cocktail party, we have flexible arrangements, pricing and venues to ensure that you have the day of your dreams.
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Starting Price | Starting Price - Weekends | Number of Guests | |
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Ceremony | $1,500 | $2,000 | Up To 200 |
Ceremony and Outdoor Reception | $5,000 | $5,500 | Up To 170 |
Ceremony and Indoor Reception | $2,750 | $3,000 | Up To 80 |
*Future Pricing subject to change
OUTDOOR SPACE:
The Seaside Lawn: 4000 Square Feet, accommodates up to 180 people for dinner with a dance floor; 250 people for a standing reception.
INDOOR SPACES:
The Plumstock- Holyoke Room: 1280 Square Feet, accommodates up to 80 people.
The Hooper-Hathaway House: 289 Square Feet, accommodates 25-30 people.
AMENITIES INCLUDE:
- On-site event coordinator
- Time for first-look photos
- On-site parking (limited)
- Tables and Chairs (limited)
- Two rooms in the historic Hooper-Hathaway House
- One Year Membership to The Gables
*Amenities subject to availability
The Gables can recommend rental companies that are very familiar with our venue and will provide you with excellent service in obtaining a tent, tables, chairs, and linens. The preferred caterers’ list can be supplied at your request. Our wedding planning information guide provides complete details about facilities, space capacities, and more.
TESTIMONIALS
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POLICIES & PROCEDURES
We are in a residential area and must be good neighbors. All rentals are for a maximum of five hours and must end by 10:00 p.m. Vendor set up and take down times are not included in these five hours.
A non-refundable deposit of 50% of your rental fee is required with the return of a signed contract to confirm the space along with a refundable security deposit of $1000.
The House of the Seven Gables is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit. Hosting your special event at The Gables helps us to continue our century-old mission of preservation and education. Be part of an ongoing legacy and make memories that will last a lifetime at The House of the Seven Gables.
To schedule a viewing of the site, receive information for smaller events, or to find pricing to use the site for photos, please call or email, or use our form below.
For questions or additional information, please contact our Special Events Manager, Deb Costa, 978-744-0991 x130. CLICK HERE FOR OUR WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE AND PREFERRED VENDORS LIST.
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Professional photography is any session using a paid photographer or any professional‐style shoot, including wedding, family, or special event portraits. Professional photography is permitted when approved in advance and requires a signed contract between the photographer and The Gables, along with a certificate of insurance or damage deposit. Unless you notify the photographer on-site otherwise, your attendance at an event or program grants The House of the Seven Gables permission to display and/or publish any photographs in which you appear. For any questions, please contact Julia Wacker at jwacker@7gables.org. Click here to review our full policy.
To book an engagement or wedding photography session that is not part of an event rental, please contact dcosta@7gables.org to discuss pricing and options.