Paige and Josh's Wedding at Aldworth Manor

Aldworth Manor is a hidden gem situated on a 170 rolling acres estate in Southern New Hampshire. The manor gives off a unique Tuscan style feel unlike any venue in the area. With amazing views of Mount Monadnock, exceptional grounds and gardens, Aldworth Manor provided a one-of-a-kind backdrop for Paige and Josh's wedding.  

Green and white floral arrangements and accents complimented the surrounding landscape of the venue perfectly by bringing in a natural and romantic feel. This detail was intertwined throughout their entire day from the wedding invites and table decor to the greenery tied on high top tables and garnishes accompanying the signature cocktails. 

Their ceremony took place outside on the lawn with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to follow on the patio and surrounding grounds. The dinner reception was held under a beautiful white sailcloth tent with a mix of farmhouse and round tables. Family and friends enjoyed the private estate all to themselves to celebrate Paige and Josh's special day. Here is a sneak peek. 

THE TEAM

Catering & Desserts: Peppers Artful Events
Venue: Aldworth Manor
Photographer: Undressed Moments
Florist: Paisley Floral design
Videographer: Jess Cremins
Tent: Sperry Tents Seacoast

FEATURED EVENT VENUE: BOSTON INNOVATION AND DESIGN CENTER

The Boston Innovation and Design Center is a modern and industrial event venue located on Boston’s waterfront in the Seaport district. This former naval base can accommodate anywhere from 25-600 guests. It’s convenient location with various indoor and outdoor spaces makes it versatile for galas, meetings, social and corporate events. 

Galley West is an open and inviting event space sized at 5,500 square feet. It can accommodate up to 350 guests and is perfect for cocktail receptions or dinner events. Plus the surrounding design showrooms make for fun window shopping during your event.

The Loft provides 14,400 square feet of raw and inspiring event space that can hold up to 570 standing capacity or 350 for a reception style event. It provides the perfect backdrop for creating your own experience from scratch and with rows of windows you will get lots of natural light and beautiful city views. 

The Seminar Room offers a warm and inviting setting for smaller sized events up to 100 guests, making it perfect for meetings or seminars. 

Clients can take advantage of one or multiple spaces when planning their event. Whether you are looking at holding an all-day conference with multiple breakout rooms or an extravagant gala for 300 guests, the BIDC offers an array of unique options for your event. 

Contact us to learn more about hosting your event at The Boston Innovation and Design Center.

Six Venues Perfect For Hosting An Outdoor Summer Company Event

The summer is a great time to celebrate outdoors with delicious food, lawn games, and good company. Finding the perfect location for an outdoor corporate BBQ, picnic, employee or client appreciation event is one of the first steps in the planning process. We've got you covered with six must see venues perfect for hosting outdoor events of all sizes. 

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The Connors Center (Dover, MA)
The Connors Center is situated on a serene and private 80-acre estate, with both indoor and outdoor options for your summer celebration. The lower lawn is the perfect location for a large event tent accommodating up to 400 guests depending on the style of service. Conveniently located Indoor restrooms are just a few steps away.  With a a working on-site kitchen, caterers can execute a wide range of menu offerings and eliminate the need for charging for extra equipment. Another great outdoor location is the covered open air pavilion complete with picnic tables. The pavilion provides the ideal location for a BBQ, lobster bake or cook-out for up to 80 guests. 
 
Gore Place (Waltham, MA)
Gore place boasts of natural beauty, New England charm, and privacy of a 50-acre country estate, just nine miles from Boston. Their on-site century tent can accommodate up to 200 guests for a seated reception and more with a cocktail style event. If hosting an outdoor corporate celebration, guests can take advantage of all the additional lawn space for food trucks, lawn games, bars and food stations. The Carriage house provides a more intimate indoor space for events up to 125. In the spring and summer you can incorporate the outdoor space adjacent to the Carriage House as well to offer both indoor and outdoor event activities. 
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The Gardens at Elm Bank (Wellesley, MA)
The Gardens at Elm Bank provides a tranquil and picturesque location for your summer event with its twelve beautiful gardens, open fields and historic buildings. With indoor and outdoor spaces Elm Bank offers a wealth of different options for your event from setting up a large reception tent on the maple grove to hosting an indoor event in the Carriage House and adjoining tent. Clients love the versatility of the space and the option of moving indoors in the event of inclement weather. Elm Bank also offers plenty of parking and can accommodate groups of virtually any size. 

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The Pierce House (Lincoln, MA)
Looking for a historic setting that offers charm along with expansive outdoor space for your event? Check out The Pierce House just 30 minutes from Boston.  From May through October their large 30' by 105' tent provides the ideal space for a summer outing, corporate picnic or BBQ for up to 250 people. Surrounded by lawns and fields, clients can take advantage of the extra outdoor space to expand their event. With free on-site parking, a historic mansion as a backdrop, and versatile event space, The Pierce House offers many advantages for planning your summer event. 

Courageous Sailing Center (Boston, MA)
Located on pier 4 in the Charlestown Navy Yard, with sprawling views of the harbor, you couldn't ask for a more picturesque backdrop as boats and the bustle of the city surround you. The outdoor space is 10,000 square feet and provides versatility for tent sizes allowing you accommodate groups of virtually any size. Some clients choose to leave the end the pier open to allow guests to soak up the summer sun and have uninterrupted views of the harbor. You can event add a sailing lesson or ride to your event as a unique entertainment component. They only host 10 evening and 10 daytime events per year so plan to book yours far in advance!

The Five Bridge Inn (Rehoboth, MA)
The Five Bridge Inn with its expansive lawn, tented spaces, outdoor pavilion and barn, you are sure to find the perfect spot for your event here.  Host a BBQ in the tent then incorporate games outdoor on the lawn or enjoy a raw bar and lobster bake around the pool on the pavilion. Set back on a quiet estate you will have the property all to yourself. They even have chickens and alpacas that you can visit - which is always fun for kids!

Interested in learning more about these venues or want to inquire about catering? Contact us today!

EVENT VENUE FEATURE: THE KILBURN EVENT CENTER

The Kilburn Event Center is a historic waterfront wedding and special events venue in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The newly renovated venue features spectacular views of Clark’s Cove, a rooftop terrace and versatile event spaces perfect for everything from weddings and galas to social and corporate events.

The main and largest of the spaces is a 20,000 square foot loft that can accommodate up to 1,500 guests. For smaller events the room can be elegantly separated to create the perfect space for your event. With rows of tall windows overlooking the cove, white washed walls, high ceilings, and wooden floors, the beautiful industrial loft creates a stunning backdrop for any occasion. The open floor plan allows for versatility and can accommodate a wide range of room configurations.

Starting in the spring of 2020, a newly renovated rooftop terrace with unobstructed views of the ocean will be available for rent. This provides a memorable setting for a ceremony or cocktail reception.

The team involved in the renovation of the mill has taken impeccable care into creating an amazing event space while preserving the historic details of the mill. More event spaces are continually being added as they work towards restoring the entire 500,000 square ft mill.

Contact us to learn more about hosting your event at The Kilburn Event Center. 

Rachel and Olivia's Wedding at The White Room

Rachel and Olivia celebrated their wedding at the White Room at Crompton Collective in Worcester with a fun bash filled with love, laughter, and pops of rainbows. There were many talented vendors involved in bringing their dream wedding to life, all local and/or women run businesses - which was important to Rachel and Olivia. From their beautiful first look in the Seed to Stem shop, and their memorable donut wall to all the guests incorporating a rainbow in their attire in unique ways, there were so many things to love about their wedding. Here is a sneak peek!

THE TEAM

Catering and Bar: Peppers Artful Events
Photographer: Cyndi Lu Photography
Venue: The White Room at Crompton Collective
Donuts: Allie’s Donuts
Flowers: AP Studio Boston
Hair: Stacie Morin
Makeup: Kimberly Fosher
DJ: Sound Choice Events
Pizza: Antonio’s
First Look: Seed to Stem Shop

Lieu and Nathan's Wedding at The Pierce House

Lieu and Nathan had a perfect spring day for their wedding at the Pierce House in Lincoln, MA. The celebration started with a heartfelt ceremony on the sprawling lawn. A white floral backdrop accented the ceremony and created a beautiful focal point behind the couple. Following the ceremony guests enjoyed cocktails and passed hors'douevres on the deck and lawn of the house before entering the tent for dinner and dancing. The dinner reception kicked off with an amazing first dance by Leui and Nathan. The rest of the evening with filled with dining, dancing, laughs, and even some late night passed churros!

EVENT VENUE FEATURE: OAKHOLM FARM ESTATE (BROOKFIELD, MA)

The Oakholm Farm Estate is a working family farm with a rich Swedish heritage. The farm invites guests to pick their own blueberries, strawberries and Christmas trees, depending on the season, as well as offers lodging and outdoor event opportunities. Currently operated by Babe and Christina Predella, this secluded venue has become a haven of relaxation and togetherness, making it ideal for weddings or corporate outtings.

Oakholm Farm Estate offers so many benefits for wedding couples all in one location. The farm is surrounded by an oak forest and situated atop a hill overlooking Lake Quaboag, providing breathtaking views and scenery. Their on-site lodging, called “The Big House” offers overnight accommodations for the wedding party or guests with six bedrooms, sleeping up to 13 guests, in addition to a kitchen, game room, dining room, side terrace and five sitting areas. Ceremonies take place under their beautiful arbor surrounded with sweeping views of Lake Quaboag. The large reception tent with hanging lights and chandeliers can accommodate up to 200 guests with a dance floor. They even have a fire pit to enjoy a closing night cap after the festivities! With a personable and professional on-site team combined with a beautiful setting, you are sure to have an amazing wedding experience at Oakholm Farm. 

Contact us to learn more about hosting your event at Oakholm Farm Estate.
Ceremony and Tent Photos Courtesy of Audrey Cutler Photography.

Find the Perfect Venue to Host Your Holiday Party

Whether planning a small intimate party for under 50 or an extravagant holiday soiree for 300, the following list of venues, museums, and historical spaces will provide the perfect backdrop for your corporate holiday party. Our list features venues from Boston, Worcester, Rhode Island, and beyond. Find the perfect location to host your next event no matter the size or location. 

70 Guests and Under

• • Tower Hill Botanic Garden (Boylston, MA)
    Tower Hill Botanic Garden offers an intimate setting for groups of 50 or less.  Every winter Tower Hill decks out their expansive gardens with colorful lights and stunning holiday decorations. This draws thousands of visitors every winter. Combine your holiday party with their annual holiday light show for a truly festive celebration.
• The Pierce House (Lincoln, MA)
  The  Pierce House provides a beautiful historic setting for your holiday party. The house is full of charm and elegance with uniquely decorated rooms, polished hardwood floors, working fireplaces and more. They can accommodate groups of 70 or less on the main floor of the house. Just 30 minutes from Boston The Pierce House is an ideal spot for those looking to stay close to the city but want to avoid the holiday traffic within the city. 
• The Worcester Historical Museum (Worcester, MA)
  Worcester Historical Museum provides a setting that blends the history of the community with your event. The Marion S. and Paris Fletcher Auditorium are filled with historical elegance, showcasing a collection of 19th century portraiture and a wall of stained glass that details the settlement of Worcester. The open space of the auditorium provides a flexible space for various styles of holiday parties.  

75-100 Guests
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• Grand View Farm (Burlington, MA)
  Grand View Farm and Marion Tavern is a delightful place to host your family or corporate holiday parties. This warm, versatile venue provides a range of options at an affordable price. Each room has its own character, with all the comfort of home, but the convenience of Burlington’s charming downtown location. The Hall, which seats 100, is a modernized replica of the 19th Century barn. Marion Tavern has multiple rooms on the first floor to accommodate groups of 70 or less. 
• Asa Waters Mansion (Millbury MA)
   Asa Waters Mansion provides an elegant, intimate and festive setting for your special event. This stately nineteenth-century home makes for an inviting atmosphere for holiday parties. They can accommodate up to 85 guests for a sit down event or 100 with a cocktail style party.
• Gore Place (Waltham, MA)
   Gore place provides natural beauty, New England charm, and privacy of a 50-acre country estate. The carriage house and adjoining harness room have been renovated and boast of modern elegance. With ample parking and a beautiful setting, Gore place provides an excellent space for hosting your holiday party up for up to 100 guests. 

100-150 Guests
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• The Worcester Art Museum (Worcester, MA)
  The Worcester Art Museum offers architecturally beautiful grand spaces, over 35,000 works of art, and 50 centuries of creative spirit for your holiday party. Usage of the Renaissance Court can grant your invitees access to a wealth of history and art among the first floor galleries or add in a docent lead tour of the museums galleries. With various spaces from the museum cafe to the Renaissance Court and balconies, WAM can accommodate a range of groups from 50 - 200 and provides a space full of charm for your holiday celebration. 
• Commanders Mansion (Watertown, MA)
  Commanders Mansion stands upon seven acres of beautiful land in Watertown, MA. The mansion is an impressive example of Italianate-Victorian architecture and exhibits intricate details both inside and out. They can accommodate 100-130 for a seated dinner or up to 150 for a cocktail style reception on the first floor of the mansion. 
• Discovery Museum (Acton, MA)
  Science, nature and play are combined at the Discovery Museum, a hands-on museum dedicated to fostering lifelong learning in children and adults. The museum features a whimsical yet natural theme suited to a joyful holiday gathering. There are also various spaces to allow for a wide range of party sizes, from 30 - 300. For a more intimate setting, the Party Room accommodates up to 30 guests. For larger groups and large holiday events, guests can choose to rent specific rooms or floors of the museum, or even choose to utilize the entire building.
• Hopkinton Center for the Arts (Hopkinton, MA)
  The HCA has been completely renovated and offers various spaces for either an imitate  celebration or a large holiday party. The performance center features an open floor plan, stunning wood beams, climate-control, and hard wood floors. This is the largest space in the arts center accommodating up to 150 guests for a seated reception or up to 250 with mixed seating. Adjacent is the lobby with a built in bar, walls of art, rustic accents and a granite welcome desk. They also have a rustic style loft that is perfect for smaller gatherings of 60 guests or less. 
• The Endicott Estate (Dedham, MA)
  The Endicott Estate, built in 1904, features a 3 story, 25 room Colonial Revival mansion situated on 18 acres of land. The indoor spaces found within the mansion are ideal for gatherings during the winter months, complete with period furnishings and cozy fireplaces perfect for a vintage style holiday party. The rooms of the mansion are equipped to serve a plated dinner for up to 150 guests, or 200 guests in a cocktail reception arrangement. 
• The Society of Arts and Crafts (Boston)
  The Society of Arts and Crafts provides a space unlike no other in the Boston Area. Host your event surrounded by a rotating array of one-of-a-kind crafts and large windows overlooking the seaport district. Guests can even pop into the gift shop to pick up a unique holiday gift. The space can accommodate up to 150 guests for a cocktail style reception with food stations. 

150-200 Guests

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• The Connors Center (Dover, MA)
  The Connors Center provides a large estate complete with stunning stone architecture that, when the first snow of winter falls, appears to have been taken straight out of a classic story book. The historic interior of the estate offers a selection of rooms and spaces, some of which include wood paneling, luxurious furniture and fireplaces to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The largest space is the Estate Room, allowing for 150 - 200 guests, followed by the Main Parlor, Dining Room, Charles River Meeting Room and Garden Terrace Room. The smallest space is the Dover Parlor, with a capacity of 18 - 45 guests.
• Charles River Museum of Industry (Waltham, MA)
  The Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation is a historic gem of the Greater Boston area. Once a 19th century textile mill, the venue features stunning views of the Charles River and an old world industrial flair reminiscent of holiday seasons passed. The open, brick-walled event area can accommodate from 150-250 guests, depending on the style of seating, from sit-down to mixed and cocktail seating. 
• deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (Lincoln, MA)
  The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is dedicated to showcasing contemporary art from New England and beyond, including its Sculpture Park of more than 60 works and over 3,500 artworks in its permanent collection. For a modern and sleek holiday event, deDordova offers the Dewey Family Gallery, which houses works from their permanent collection as well as select exhibitions, allowing for a maximum of 130 guests for a seated event and 200 guests for a cocktail style event. 
• Harry Parker Boathouse (Brighton, MA)
  The Harry Parker Boathouse, home of the Boston College rowing team, combines interior spaces featuring unique architectural design with outdoor views and natural charm. Holiday events have the opportunity to utilize the Community Room on the second floor as well as experience the beauty of New England winters by gazing over the two balconies overlooking the Charles River. Traditional seating in the Community Room can accommodate 180 - 200 guests, or up to 220 for a cocktail reception arrangement.
• The Hanover Theatre (Worcester, MA)
  Bring an old world theatrical elegance to your holiday events at The Hanover Theatre. The most intimate space accommodating up to 150 guests, the Historic Lobby, lends itself to a classic holiday theme with traditional and historic elements such as chandeliers, antique mirrors and a grand staircase. The Event Center and the Grand Promenade can additionally seat up to 250 guests. The Theatre Stage can seat up to 300 guests and will be sure to infuse sparkle and glamour to any holiday party.
• The White Room (Worcester, MA)
  Created as an event space by Crompton Collective, a curated boutique marketplace, The White Room provides a clean blank slate to allow for creative freedom. Yet, the space lends itself to a vintage yet eclectic holiday theme, apparent from the industrial exposed ceiling and the use of mismatched wooden seating.
• Village Hall at the Common (Framingham, MA)
  The newly renovated Village Hall at the Common provides a beautiful setting for a holiday party for up to 180 guests for a seated event or 200 for a cocktail style party. For smaller groups the first floor with built in bar would be an ideal space. Guests can utilize both floors - start with a cocktail reception on the first floor then move up to the second for dinner. Framingham residents can take advantage of discount rental rates. 
  
  

200 + Guests

• Mechanics Hall (Worcester, MA)
  Mechanics Hall is one of the largest and most awe-inspiring venues in Central Mass in terms of space and decadent decoration. In total, the venue can accommodate anywhere from 10 to 1,000 guests depending on the style of party, and includes a choice of 5 function rooms. The Great Hall is the most recognizable space, with its coffered ceiling and grand center stage. Next is Washburn Hall with its arched windows, bar and smaller scale stage. In addition, more intimate holiday gatherings can be arranged in the Boyden Salon or the Dickens Room. 
• Killburn Mill Event Center (New Bedford, MA)
  Located on the third floor of the 113 year old Killburn cotton mill, the Event Center boasts large windows enriching the large hall with plenty of natural light and panoramic views of Clark's Cove below. Be ready to surround yourself with views of the New England winter season, all while being able to accommodate a wide range of guests, from 50 - 500. 
• The Ballroom at the Providence G (Providence, RI)
  The Ballroom at the Providence G presents a space worthy of grand and elegant holiday parties, with its crisp white walls, tall windows, and crystal chandeliers. Creativity is encouraged in this space, as the layout, theme and color scheme can be molded to match each host's unique vision for their holiday gathering. With traditional seating and a dance floor, 250 guests can be accommodated, with a maximum of 350 guests for a cocktail style event.
  
  
  

Megan and Mike's Wedding at Tower Hill Botanic Garden

 
Tower Hill Botanic Garden was the perfect backdrop for Megan and Mike's summer garden wedding. Their color palette of timeless blush and ivory paired with periwinkle created beautiful pops of color. Both the bride and groom were teachers so they wanted to incorporate that into the details of their wedding. This was done by integrating books into the design of the floral arrangements on the guest tables, and into the decor on the ceremony drink table and dessert station. Their rose colored table numbers all showcased love quotes from various stories and poems.   Here is a sneak peek of their wedding day. 

THE TEAM

VENUE FEATURE: ALLROSE FARM 

 
Photo: Halie Olzswoy