The Connors Center
Historic Estate / Mansion in Dover, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $12k–$23k est. rental for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 200 guests
- Services: Venue rental only
Built in 1902 as a private home for Arthur and Mary Davis, the Connors Center is an 80-acre estate in Dover, Massachusetts, owned and operated by Boston College. The grounds feature formal gardens and fieldstone paths designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, including St. Cecilia's Garden with its natural stone steps and a birch tree grove. Inside the 50,000-square-foot facility, the mahogany-paneled Main and Dover Parlors feature working fireplaces and French doors opening onto stone terraces, while the Estate Room offers floor-to-ceiling windows. The property includes the Chapel of St. Ignatius, overnight lodging, and accommodates up to 200 guests for seated or standing receptions.
Food
Venue requires use of exclusive caterers from their approved list; no food pricing provided by venue.
Packages
- Venue Only Rental: Facility rental fees vary by day of week and season, from $3,500 to $10,000 for a full weekend.
Includes: Exclusive use of the estate, 24 60" round tables, 12 36" round high top tables, 250 white folding garden chairs with padded seats, 160 banquet chairs (for indoor use only), Miscellaneous tables for bar and catering services
Taxes and fees
- Wedding Facility Rental Fee (Mon-Thu): $3,500
- Wedding Facility Rental Fee (Friday): $6,000
- Wedding Facility Rental Fee (Sat/Sun Holiday Weekend): $8,000
- Wedding Facility Rental Fee (Sun Non-Holiday Weekend): $7,000
- Wedding Weekend Rental: $10,000
- Massachusetts Sales Tax: 6.25%
- Administrative Fee: 20%
- Town of Dover Police Detail: approximately $440.00
- Liquor License: $25.00
- Lodging Tax: 5.7%
- Bartender Staffing Charges: Varies
- Liquor Liability Insurance: Varies
Good to know
- Venue requires use of exclusive caterers from their approved list.
- All alcohol services must be provided by The Connors Center; no outside alcohol allowed.
- Events with 150+ guests are required to hire a Town of Dover police detail, costing approximately $440.00.
- Client is required to obtain commercial/comprehensive general liability insurance for personal/bodily injury and property damage claims up to $1,000,000 per occurrence.
- On-site lodging is available: Signature Suites $180 per night, Guest Wing Suites $155 per night, Guest Wing Bedrooms $100 per night (plus 5.7% lodging tax).
Common questions
How much does a wedding at The Connors Center cost?
Based on The Connors Center's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $12,000–$23,000. 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 The Connors Center hold?
The Connors Center can host up to 200 guests seated.
Similar Venues
- The Great Hall at Messina College — Historic Estate / Mansion · Chestnut Hill, MA · est. $19k–$32k for 100 guests
- The Bradley Estate — Historic Estate / Mansion · Canton, MA · est. $9k–$10k for 100 guests
- Gore Place — Historic Estate / Mansion · Waltham, MA · est. $2k–$19k for 100 guests
- Lyman Estate — Historic Estate / Mansion · Waltham, MA · est. $2k–$6k for 100 guests
- Commander's Mansion — Historic Estate / Mansion · Watertown, MA · est. $3k–$10k for 100 guests
- Saphire Estate — Historic Estate / Mansion · Sharon, MA · est. $21k–$28k for 100 guests
- Mount Auburn Cemetery — Historic Estate / Mansion · Cambridge, MA · est. $1k–$6k for 100 guests
- Mechanics Hall — Historic Estate / Mansion · Worcester, MA · est. $16k–$18k for 100 guests
More: Wedding venues in Massachusetts · Massachusetts wedding venue pricing report