The Great Hall at Messina College

Historic Estate / Mansion in Chestnut Hill, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $16k–$27k est. total for 80 guests
• Capacity: up to 80 guests
• Services: Dinner
• Address: 2101 Commonwealth Ave

Located at 2101 Commonwealth Ave in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, The Great Hall at Messina College is a historic estate built in 1891 in the Richardson architectural style. The mansion sits on a 45-acre wooded campus featuring the Founder's Lawn lined with rhododendron hedges, a stone back terrace, and two dragon sculptures at the front entrance. Inside, the building houses a foyer with French doors and a marble fireplace, a library that once served as a walk-in safe, and spaces decorated with wood paneling, high ceilings, and chandeliers. The venue provides one private dressing room and seats up to 80 guests for a seated reception. Catering is provided exclusively by Heights Catering, with packages including passed hors d'oeuvres, a display station, plated or buffet meals, and coffee and tea service, though there is no bar.

Food

Catering provided exclusively by Heights Catering. Packages include passed hors d'oeuvres, display stations, plated or buffet entrees, and coffee/tea service.

Packages

• Wedding Menu Package: $85-$135 — Based on package tier (The Public Garden, Olmstead Park, or Arboretum)
  Includes: Passed Hors D'Oeuvres, Display station, Plated or buffet meal options (First course and Entree), Coffee and tea service

Taxes and fees

• Administrative Fee: 20%
• Massachusetts State Meals Tax: 7%
• Dessert Serving Fee: $3.00
• Glassware Fee: $5.10
• Additional Hors D'Oeuvres: $7.00
• Additional Display: $12.00
• Olmstead Park Dessert Station Upgrade: $20.00

Good to know

• All food and beverage must be ordered through Heights Catering.
• Friday events can only start at 7 pm.
• Waitstaff is not included in package pricing.
• Tenting the Gardens is only available from May to the end of October for up to 150 guests (pricing varies).

Common questions

How much does a wedding at The Great Hall at Messina College cost?

Based on The Great Hall at Messina College's published pricing, a dinner reception for 80 guests (80 is its listed limit) comes to about $15,500–$27,000 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.

How many guests can The Great Hall at Messina College hold?

The Great Hall at Messina College can host up to 80 guests seated.

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