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    Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/1/2010 8:01 PM EDT

    I'm looking for a venue in Boston that will accommodate 80-100 attendees on a Saturday in August or September. I keep running up against places with 120 or 150 minimums. I'd love to have a place that was somewhat unique too, not just a large ballroom.
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/1/2010 9:23 PM EDT

    This may be too vague to be helpful, but I'd try historic properties, universities, musuems, and restaurants. Boston University has a pretty building ("The Castle") that holds up to 90 guests. Harvard has a club downtown that can be rented for functions. The Musuem of Science has event spaces of varying capacity. Does seem like there are fewer venues when the guest list is 60-90. FI and I looked at a lot places that seemed either too big or too small (for 100 guests). We ended up going with a restaurant.
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/1/2010 9:57 PM EDT

    You should check out the Lenox hotel in Back Bay.  They have a small ballroom (I think the most they can hold for a wedding is 120).  The ballroom has a really cool domed roof and it's right on Boylston Street.
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/2/2010 8:30 AM EDT

    The Hampshire House (Beacon Hill)
    College Club in Back Bay 
    The Harvard Clubs are lovely and open to non-Harvard folks--there is one in a downtown skyscraper and one in Back Bay brownstone. 
    MIT Faculty club is open to non-MITers. 
    You need a Harvard-affiliated (or alum) sponsor for the Harvard Faculty Club.  
    Museums: Fogg Art Museum @ Harvard, Peabody Essex Museum, Griffin Photo Museum, DeCordova Museum, Museum of Science.
    The Commandant's House in Charlestown
    The Commander's Mansion in Watertown
    The Charles Hotel, the Cambridge Hyatt, the Hyatt Harborside, the Royal Sonesta in Cambridge: all have event spaces with large lovely windows. 
    Symphony Hall does weddings.
    THe Langham Hotel has smaller event spaces, I think (but not sure).

    What kind of vibe are you looking for? And how close to Boston (or only in the city)?


     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/2/2010 8:39 AM EDT

    The Lenox only holds 130, so that might work....
    Oh, oops, that was already mentioned...

    The Exchange Conference Center on the waterfront...
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/2/2010 8:45 AM EDT

    In Response to Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl:
    The Hampshire House (Beacon Hill) College Club in Back Bay  The Harvard Clubs are lovely and open to non-Harvard folks--there is one in a downtown skyscraper and one in Back Bay brownstone.  MIT Faculty club is open to non-MITers.  You need a Harvard-affiliated (or alum) sponsor for the Harvard Faculty Club.   Museums: Fogg Art Museum @ Harvard, Peabody Essex Museum, Griffin Photo Museum, DeCordova Museum, Museum of Science. The Commandant's House in Charlestown The Commander's Mansion in Watertown The Charles Hotel, the Cambridge Hyatt, the Hyatt Harborside, the Royal Sonesta in Cambridge: all have event spaces with large lovely windows.  Symphony Hall does weddings. THe Langham Hotel has smaller event spaces, I think (but not sure). What kind of vibe are you looking for? And how close to Boston (or only in the city)?
    Posted by jasmine09


    This is great! I'm not sure about the vibe per say, but I guess I'd like something that has a lot of character, but is still classy and somewhat modern. It doesn't have to be in the city, close by would be fine too. A room with a lot of light and windows would be awesome.
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/2/2010 8:55 AM EDT

    The State Room has two *smaller* rooms that could hold 80-100 people. With floor to ceiling windows, there is plenty of light :)
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/2/2010 9:24 AM EDT

    The Wayside Inn in Sudbury is a historic landmark and is perfect for that size wedding.  We had ours of 80 people there and it was perfect for what we wanted - elegant, formal New England.  It's not Boston proper, but not far.  And, as a bonus, it's a non-profit because it's an official MA landmark so they can't overcharge.

    www.wayside.org

    P.S.   Oops, just read you want something modern.  This is NOT the venue for you!!!
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/2/2010 12:57 PM EDT

    The Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center is another option...
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/3/2010 12:35 PM EDT

    Try the Henderson House in Weston. We are getting married there with about 70 people, but I think their max is about 120 so it would be perfect for your number of people. Its a mansion owner by Northeastern, really nice and the grounds are beautiful. We met with our photographer there and he couldnt stop talking about all the great ideas he had for pics.
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/3/2010 1:00 PM EDT

    We got married in June at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge, and have nothing but the greatest things to say about that place!  Our total count was just under 100, and I believe their maximum is 120.  It is definitely a unique space (lots of bright colors and animal prints, and if you are in the Soiree Room, it feels like you're dining in a treehouse!), and the food and service are top notch! 
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/3/2010 1:15 PM EDT

    There was a restaurant that got mentioned a few times... It's right in Downtown Crossing, but I forget the name.  Venalia?  Vidalia?  Anyone know what I'm talking about??
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/3/2010 2:23 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl:
    There was a restaurant that got mentioned a few times... It's right in Downtown Crossing, but I forget the name.  Venalia?  Vidalia?  Anyone know what I'm talking about??
    Posted by framerican51008

    I was looking at L'Andana in Burlington, is that what you mean? I just can't tell if it is big enough for dancing too.
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/3/2010 2:25 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl:
    Try the Henderson House in Weston. We are getting married there with about 70 people, but I think their max is about 120 so it would be perfect for your number of people. Its a mansion owner by Northeastern, really nice and the grounds are beautiful. We met with our photographer there and he couldnt stop talking about all the great ideas he had for pics.
    Posted by mariya01

    I just went to check this place out and I thought the grounds were beautiful, but was a little concerned that the dancing and dinner areas were split up. I am still considering it though.
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/3/2010 3:15 PM EDT

    If you can get search to work for you, good luck with that, there was a thread about a year back on that issue of the dancing and dinner areas being split up.
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/3/2010 5:53 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl:
    There was a restaurant that got mentioned a few times... It's right in Downtown Crossing, but I forget the name.  Venalia?  Vidalia?  Anyone know what I'm talking about??
    Posted by framerican51008


    Ooh, yeah, Fram!  Vinalia.  I worked at 101 Arch several years ago and went there somewhat regularly.  Great place, but I just looked for its site, and it looks like Vinalia closed.  :(


     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/4/2010 8:15 AM EDT

    I'll second, or third, the Museum of Science. I got married there outside 2 summers ago. We had 200 ppl and had too many ppl to fit into the ballroom upstairs.  The ballroom has floor to ceiling windows and has a great view of the city. The food was excellent.  If you are looking for something with a great view but not the prices of places like the upscale hotels/state room, the MOS might work! good luck! 
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/5/2010 9:26 PM EDT

    The New England Aquarium is available for events. I had my wedding in the main exhibit hall, but if you want something smaller you can rent their west wing or the pier in the back. The food is really great and the prices are surprisingly reasonable.
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/6/2010 5:59 PM EDT

    I know the Vinalia in Downtown Boston has been undergoing renovations.  It was supposed to reopen this past spring, but I don't believe it has...

    are you looking within City of Boston limits only?  or are you willing to travel outside of the city? if so, how far?   
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/6/2010 6:12 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl:
    I know the Vinalia in Downtown Boston has been undergoing renovations.  It was supposed to reopen this past spring, but I don't believe it has... are you looking within City of Boston limits only?  or are you willing to travel outside of the city? if so, how far?   
    Posted by laryan

    We were originally thinking in the city, but I think we'd be willing to look as far out as an hour from the city. Our guests are sort of equally dispersed between NH, MA and CT.
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/6/2010 7:33 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl:
    We got married in June at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge, and have nothing but the greatest things to say about that place! 
    Posted by meanbean220

    I am so relieved/happy to hear that since that's where my wedding reception will be next June!
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/6/2010 8:57 PM EDT

    a couple of ideas...Holiday Inn in Government Center....great views of the Charles.  there's a good chance your relatives & friends may be driving...you may also want to consider the "128 Belt" of waltham/lexington/dedham...or even Phillips Old Colony House in Dorchester, right off the expressway

     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/7/2010 4:22 PM EDT

    In Response to Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl:
    You may also want to try the Algonquin club on Commonwealth Avenue.  They are a private club but rent out their event space to the public.  It is an interesting space, I definitely recommend you take a look.
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/8/2010 10:32 AM EDT

    In Response to Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl:
    In Response to Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl : You may also want to try the Algonquin club on Commonwealth Avenue.  They are a private club but rent out their event space to the public.  It is an interesting space, I definitely recommend you take a look.
    Posted by leila-k


    I believe you have to be a member or sponsored by a member oft he Algonquin Club in order to rent space there...  
     

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    Re: Venue in Boston for 80-100ppl

    posted at 9/8/2010 2:46 PM EDT

    You actually don't need to be a member of the Algonquin Club.  We looked there.  Very pretty space but the coordinator at the time was odd.  I think it would perfect for that sized wedding.