Venue Help!!!!

jon&kara

Hi all-
My Fiance and I are looking to have about 150 (give or take a few) guests at our wedding. We are paying for it ourselves so we are trying to keep the prices low - I would LOVE to have a place where it shows our personalities. We decided on having a vintage theme -- olive and ivory as our colors - and I fell in love with the old rustic [barn type] buildings with the exposed beams (if they had it). We would like to keep the total cost around $20k - no higher than $25k. If anyone knows of any places in Central Mass - that would be great!!! We're also looking in southern nh area- I am posting in there as well.

Thank you in advance for any and all advice/ideas!!!!

CherandAl

The Wayside Inn maybe... I think I remember seeing exposed beams when I looked at them- I looked at a few places though and I get them kinda mixed up sometimes. Beautiful scenery with the chapel and mill, etc.

jonchrissy

I'm not sure if you posted this on the Boston board or NH, but try there too they might have more suggestions!

dupless

The Red Apple Farm in Phillipston has a nice barn with a stone fireplace in it. I looked into that.

mrsbwh2b

What time of year?
Harrington Farm is beautiful and has exposed beams, a blue stone patio and even a pond!  They can be pricey but offer amazing discounts as of Nov 1st!
Check them out...you may be able to make it work since they offer several options.

ashramz

check out "The Barn" at Gibbet Hill in Groton, MA. It looks really cool for a venue but their menu doesn't have that many options, however it does sound like what you are looking for. Hope it helps!

Ashley

AVBarto

Try the Storrowtown Tavern at the Big E...They have a hall that is pretty "rustic" and there is a place near Sturbridge (not Sturbridge village) that was rustic.

Hellokatie0517

The Publick House is where we're having our reception.  They have a barn style area for cocktails, but then a ballroom for dinner and dancing.  It may not be exactly what you're looking for, but it's very reasonably priced.  They have discounts for "off months" like November.  For 150 people, you might have a tough time being under $20k at Harrington and Gibbet Hill.  Both are VERY nice, but a bit pricey.

Another option is Salem Cross Inn.  I think its in one of the Brookfields.  That is rustic as well.  Honestly, if I saw that before we booked at PH, I would have booked there.

jon&kara

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_massachusetts-western-mass_venue?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:619Discussion:f1916c27-552a-4e01-8040-63fbe37cbca1Post:dcfb2fe4-8fc2-4e16-8e1d-710d58f8a698">Re: Venue Help!!!!</a>:
[QUOTE]What time of year? Harrington Farm is beautiful and has exposed beams, a blue stone patio and even a pond!  They can be pricey but offer amazing discounts as of Nov 1st! Check them out...you may be able to make it work since they offer several options.
Posted by mrsbwh2b[/QUOTE]


Where are you getting married, the photo in your collage is beautiful..