The 228 in Sterling
Garden / Outdoor in Sterling, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $7k–$24k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 120 guests
- Services: Dinner, Brunch
- Address: 228 Leominster Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
Located at 228 Leominster Rd in Sterling, Massachusetts, The 228 in Sterling is an outdoor and garden-style wedding venue set on an eight-acre property. Established in June 2016, the grounds feature a post-and-beam barn, a covered stone patio, a rustic pavilion, a butterfly garden, a pond, and a gazebo. Ceremonies can be held in an open field beneath a ceremony tree, and the venue accommodates up to 120 guests for a seated reception under its three-season tent. Catering is exclusively provided by Cordials Catering, which offers options including brunch buffets, buffet or plated meals, hot and cold appetizers, interactive dessert stations, and custom celebration cakes. Standard tables, chairs, and linens are included with the venue rental, but no bar service is provided.
Food
Catering is exclusively provided by Cordials Catering. Options include buffet or plated meals, hot/cold appetizers, interactive dessert stations, and custom celebration cakes.
Packages
- Dinner: $30-$111 — Base meal price; upper end reflects typical appetizer, dessert, and beverage additions. Venue rental fee is separate.
Includes: Choice of buffet or plated meal, Required catering by Cordials Catering, Standard tables, chairs, and linens included with venue rental - Brunch: $30-$77 — Base brunch buffet price; upper end reflects typical appetizer, dessert, and beverage additions. Venue rental fee is separate.
Includes: Brunch buffet, Required catering by Cordials Catering
Taxes and fees
- Facility Fee: 15%
- Admin Fee: 5%
- Staff Set Up Fee: $750
- Confiscated Alcohol Fee: $50
- Wooden County Bench Rental: $30.00
- White Folding Chair Cover: $4.00
- White Gala Padded Chair: $5.00
- Chair Bow or Sash: $3.00
- Taxes
Good to know
- Required caterer and bar service: Cordials Catering and Beverages.
- Tent rental (+$1,800) is required for events with over 82 guests.
- End time not to exceed 10 pm on any day.
- Strict no BYOB policy; confiscated outside alcohol incurs a $50 fee per container.
- Facility rates exclude taxes, 15% Facility Fee, and 5% Admin Fee.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at The 228 in Sterling cost?
Based on The 228 in Sterling's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $7,000–$23,500 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 228 in Sterling hold?
The 228 in Sterling can host up to 120 guests seated.
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