Castle Manor Inn
Inn / B&B in Gloucester, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $4k–$6k est. rental for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 130 guests
- Services: Venue rental only
- Address: 141 Essex Ave
Located at 141 Essex Ave in Gloucester, Massachusetts, the Castle Manor Inn is a Queen Anne Victorian estate completed in 1900 for Ruben Brooks, co-founder of LePage’s Glue Company. The main inn features twin turret towers, ten guest rooms, a foyer with a display case containing historic LePage's glue samples, and three fireplaced dining rooms belonging to the on-site Sea Glass Restaurant. For wedding receptions, a nearly 2,400-square-foot tented back deck seats up to 130 guests and features a gazebo overlooking the salt marsh on the Annisquam River. Overnight accommodations comprise the ten manor rooms plus 16 detached motor lodge units, and staying guests receive a full-service breakfast. Wedding packages provide an on-site event manager, space set up and breakdown, cake cutting, tables with white garden chairs, linens, dinnerware, and station or buffet dining prepared by the venue's chef and staff using a private, full-service kitchen.
Food
All food service is prepared by the venue's chef and staff, available as buffet or stations. Full service breakfast is available to guests staying on property.
Packages
- Venue Rental: Venue rental fee varies by day of the week. Food and beverage costs are separate and handled by the in-house chef.
Includes: Tented back deck with tables & white garden chairs, On-site Event Manager, Linens, flatware, glassware, & dinnerware, Private, full service kitchen for all catering needs, Set up and breakdown of the space, Cake Cutting
Taxes and fees
- Venue Rental Fee: $3,000-$5,000
- Bartender Fee: $100
Good to know
- All food service is prepared by the venue's chef and staff (no outside catering for food).
- Open bar is based on consumption (price per drink), no prepaid per-person bar packages listed.
- Required to fill the 10 Main house rooms for room blocking.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Castle Manor Inn cost?
Based on Castle Manor Inn's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $4,000–$6,000. 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 Castle Manor Inn hold?
Castle Manor Inn can host up to 130 guests seated.
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