Crystal Ballroom
Banquet Hall / Ballroom in Somerville, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $6k–$14k est. rental for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 160 guests
- Services: Venue rental only
- Address: 55 DAVIS SQUARE, SOMERVILLE MA, 02144
Originally opened in 1914 as a dance hall, the venue is located on the second floor of the historic Hobbs Building in Davis Square, which also houses the Somerville Theatre. Guests enter through a private street-level entrance leading to a lobby, a coatroom, and an adjoining lounge with a bar overlooking the square. The main ballroom is designed with Art Deco influences and features high ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and large arched windows along Dover Street. The space includes a 360-square-foot elevated stage with an adjacent green room, alongside a kitchen with warming units, a convection oven, an ice machine, and a walk-in refrigerator; no on-site cooking is permitted. The venue seats up to 160 guests for a seated reception or holds up to 500 standing.
Food
Catering is external; venue provides kitchen with warming units, convection oven, ice machine, and walk-in refrigerator. No on-site cooking permitted.
Packages
- Venue Rental: Full day rental (10AM-1AM) of the Crystal Ballroom and associated facilities.
Includes: Full day rental (10AM-1AM), Entrance foyer, restroom, lobbies, lounge, bars, and stage, On-site staff (room manager, event manager, bar staff, security, A/V technician), Light and sound package, Cleanup and janitorial services, Use of high-top/low-top cocktail tables, large round tables, and appropriate seating
Taxes and fees
- Venue Rental (Friday): $6050
- Venue Rental (Saturday & Sunday): $8250
- Venue Rental (Weekdays): $3300
- Optional Coat Check Attendant: $100
- Sparkling Wine Toast: $4/per person
- Gratuity: 20%
Good to know
- Catering is external; no on-site cooking permitted.
- Linens, place settings, and glassware are not provided by the venue.
- 20% gratuity is added to all bar packages and tabs.
- Rental prices do not include bar packages or extras.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Crystal Ballroom cost?
Based on Crystal Ballroom's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $6,000–$13,500. 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 Crystal Ballroom hold?
Crystal Ballroom can host up to 160 guests seated, or 500 for a standing reception.
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