2101 Commonwealth
Museum / Cultural in Brighton, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $5k–$9k est. rental for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 180 guests
- Minimum: 50 guests
- Services: Venue rental only
- Address: 2101 Commonwealth
Located on Boston College’s Brighton Campus in Brighton, Massachusetts, 2101 Commonwealth is a Roman Renaissance Revival-style museum and cultural venue that originally served as the home of Boston's cardinal archbishops. Built in 1927, the Neo-Renaissance palazzo was expanded in 2016 with a glass-enclosed addition housing the McMullen Museum of Art, whose permanent collection works decorate the interior. Indoor event spaces include the Hill Family Room and its adjacent gallery for smaller gatherings, while the combined first-floor galleries can accommodate up to 180 standing guests for a reception. Outdoors, a back terrace opens onto a lawn that can seat up to 180 guests for a seated reception. Venue packages include eight hours of exclusive use, guest and catering tables, outdoor white garden chairs, a security detail, custodial services, and on-site catering managed by a dedicated catering manager and chef.
Food
Catering is managed by an on-site Dedicated Catering Manager and Chef; specific menu pricing is not provided in the text.
Packages
- Venue Only: Site fee varies from $3,500 to $8,000 depending on the day of the week and holiday status.
Includes: Eight hour exclusive use of 2101 Commonwealth (5 hours guest time, 2 hours setup/photos, 1 hour cleanup), All guest and catering tables for seated meal, White garden chairs for seated outdoor meal, Dedicated Catering Manager and Chef on site, Security detail and custodial services
Taxes and fees
- Wednesday–Thursday Site Fee: $3,500
- Friday Site Fee: $6,000
- Sunday (Non-Holiday) Site Fee: $7,000
- Saturday and Sunday (Holiday Weekend) Site Fee: $8,000
Good to know
- Not available on Mondays or Tuesdays (closed for Museum hours).
- Outdoor weddings hosted on the lawn (May–October) require the use of a tent (tent rental cost not specified).
- Ceremony fee of $1,000 includes an additional 1/2 hour of time and setup of chairs.
- Prices are subject to change.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at 2101 Commonwealth cost?
Based on 2101 Commonwealth's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $4,500–$9,000. 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 2101 Commonwealth hold?
2101 Commonwealth can host up to 180 guests seated. It has a minimum of 50 guests.
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