Gore Place

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

• Estimated cost: $2k–$19k est. rental for 120 guests
• Capacity: up to 200 guests
• Services: Venue rental only

Completed in 1806 as the summer country home of Massachusetts Governor Christopher Gore, Gore Place is a 50-acre historic estate in Waltham that features a Federal-style brick mansion, a working farm with sheep pastures, and a restored 1793 Carriage House. Couples can prepare for their event in a private dressing suite inside the mansion before holding outdoor ceremonies on the lawn near a grove of trees. Receptions take place either inside the Carriage House, which features warm wood accents and stable doors, or within an outdoor event tent that seats up to 200 guests for a seated reception. Standard rental packages provide an eight-hour rental period and include a modern kitchenette workspace, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, and ample free parking on-site. Because food costs are not included in the venue rental fees, hosts must hire outside catering.

Food

Outside catering required as food costs are not included in venue rental fees.

Packages

• Venue Only: Venue rental fees vary by facility, day of week, and season.
  Includes: Rental of our events facility, Modern kitchenette workspace, Wheelchair-accessible restrooms, Ample free parking, 8-hour rental period

Taxes and fees

• Administrative fee for all weddings: $250
• Venue Rental - Tent (May-Oct) Mon-Thu: $3,400
• Venue Rental - Tent (May-Oct) Fri day: $3,600
• Venue Rental - Tent (May-Oct) Fri evening: $4,000
• Venue Rental - Tent (May-Oct) Sat: $6,800
• Venue Rental - Tent (May-Oct) Sun: $4,800
• Venue Rental - Tent (May-Oct) Holiday Weekend (Sun/Mon): $7,800
• Venue Rental - 1793 Carriage House (May-Oct) Mon-Thu: $2,250
• Venue Rental - 1793 Carriage House (May-Oct) Fri day: $2,250
• Venue Rental - 1793 Carriage House (May-Oct) Fri evening: $3,700
• Venue Rental - 1793 Carriage House (May-Oct) Sat: $4,550
• Venue Rental - 1793 Carriage House (May-Oct) Sun: $3,550

Good to know

• Rental fees are for an 8-hour facility rental and include setup and breakdown time.
• Venue rental does not include costs for other vendors such as caterers, florists, and entertainment.
• A fire marshal detail and crowd manager may be required per Massachusetts law, depending on event particulars.
• Prices are subject to change without notice.
• Note: The price of $1,8850 for 1793 Carriage House (Nov-Apr Mon-Thu) appears to be a typo in the source document.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at Gore Place cost?

Based on Gore Place's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $2,500–$19,000. 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 Gore Place hold?

Gore Place can host up to 200 guests seated.

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