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Boston Public Library Wedding Venue

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The Boston Public Library wedding venue combines historic architectural charm with a grand elegance. The impressive columns and book-lined shelves will cultivate an atmosphere of timeless romance for the celebration of your love story. They offer a variety of rooms for all wedding sizes and needs, ensuring a personalized experience. Whether you are looking for an intimate indoor celebration or a formal garden party, you’ll find the perfect space. Let your wedding day unfold in this 1848 landmark, surrounded by tomes of epic love stories.

Available Spaces

Multiple rooms and halls are available at the Boston Public Library wedding venue. The main courtyard with a central garden and fountain can fit up to 225 guests ($4,500-$8,000). Columns and arched windows surround formal shrubs and central fountain. We love that this space feels like a European villa. The courtyard would be ideal for a picturesque wedding ceremony. Bates Hall, the impressive main interior space of the library, can seat up to 330 guests ($18,000). This is a cinematic space with gorgeous windows and high ceilings. We’re imagining rows of abundantly decorated tables and ample room for a dance floor. Additionally, you can rent a variety of smaller rooms depending on the size of your wedding celebration.

Boston Public Library Wedding Policies

All spaces within the library are rented in blocks of four hours, with a surcharge added for each extra hour. The set-up time can only begin after the space closes to the public. Also, the library will provide a manager on duty, security guards, custodial services, limited tables and chairs, and back of house space within reasonable proximity to the event space for culinary staging and breakdown for catered events. The library’s caterer, The Catered Affair, provides the food or beverages. Additionally, due to the historic nature of the building, any decor for your Boston Public Library wedding must be freestanding and not attached to the walls or ceilings.

Celebrate at a Historic Boston Wedding Venue

For the couple that’s looking for a historic wedding venue with maximum visual impact, the Boston Public Library is an excellent choice. The building exemplifies classic New England charm and will provide the perfect backdrop for your wedding day. Fuld & Co. specializes in finding the perfect decor to complement your chosen venue. If you’re searching for a wedding planner who understands that the little details make your wedding day memorable, reach out to us today. We will keep track of your budget, timelines, and vendors so you can focus on all the fun parts of planning a wedding!

Meet Paige Fuld

owner and lead planner at fuld & Co

At Fuld & Co., we believe the wedding planning process should be a collaboration — one that places your dreams & desires at the heart of the event. I am here to listen, guide, and support you as you prepare to celebrate in a momentous way you’ll be sure to remember forever.

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