Harding Allen Estate
Historic Estate / Mansion in Barre, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $7k–$27k est. rental for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 240 guests
- Minimum: 50 guests
- Services: Venue rental only
- Address: 59 Allen Drive
Located at 59 Allen Drive in Barre, Massachusetts, the Harding Allen Estate is a neoclassical three-story mansion completed in 1928 for industrialist Harding Allen. Designed by Boston architects Blackhall, Clapp, and Whittemore, the interior features a foyer with Italian marble flooring and a crystal chandelier, leading to spaces like the Spanish Room, a music room, and six guest bedrooms. Outside, the grounds feature walled gardens, a Greek-style ceremony pergola, and a Greenhouse Pavilion used for cocktail hours. Receptions are held in the climate-controlled Garden Ballroom, which accommodates up to 240 seated guests and features an 850-square-foot dance floor.
Food
No per-person food pricing is provided in this document. The venue works with a preferred catering team. Stationed hors d’oeuvres are mentioned as part of the Greenhouse Pavilion use.
Packages
- Venue Only: Estate rental fees vary by day and package; catering and bar services are additional.
Includes: Exclusive use of the Estate for five hours on wedding day, On-site wedding coordination, Use of two bedrooms for dressing/preparation (1 hour prior), Front-door greeter, baby grand piano, decorated reception table, Use of gardens, grounds, and mansion for photographs, Private cocktail & hors d’oeuvres service for wedding party during photo hour, Use of Greenhouse Pavilion (cocktail hour space with set-up of stationed hors d’oeuvres and beer/wine station), Use of Garden Ballroom (climate-controlled, up to 240 guests)
Taxes and fees
- Estate Rental Fee (Friday): $5,000
- Estate Rental Fee (Saturday): $6,500
- Estate Rental Fee (Sunday): $4,500
- Estate Rental Fee (The Gatsby Experience - Regular Season): $20,000
- Estate Rental Fee (The Gatsby Experience - Off-Season): $15,000
- Holiday Weekend Surcharge: $1,000
- MA State Meal Tax: 6.25%
- Administrative Fee: 22%
- Additional Beer & Wine Station: $100 per hour
- Corkage Fee: $750
Good to know
- Estate rental fees vary by day of the week and season (May-October is regular season).
- A $1,000 surcharge applies to Estate rental fees for holiday weekends.
- An automatic 22% administrative fee is applied to all food and beverage purchases and is not a tip or gratuity.
- Massachusetts State Law prohibits patrons or guests from bringing or removing any beverages from the premises.
- Elopements/Micro-weddings (50 guests or fewer) may be eligible for a minimum spend (dollar amount not specified).
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Harding Allen Estate cost?
Based on Harding Allen Estate's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $7,000–$26,500. It's a venue rental, so catering and bar are priced separately. Your actual quote will depend on date, season and final guest count.
How many guests can Harding Allen Estate hold?
Harding Allen Estate can host up to 240 guests seated. It has a minimum of 50 guests.
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