Massachusetts Horticultural Society

Garden / Outdoor in Wellesley, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $7k–$17k est. rental for 120 guests
• Capacity: up to 230 guests
• Services: Venue rental only
• Address: 900 Washington St

Located at 900 Washington St. in Wellesley, Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society sits on the historic 36-acre Elm Bank estate along the Charles River. Receptions take place in the Hunnewell Building, a restored carriage house that features a 3,000-square-foot hall with a vaulted, trussed ceiling. The venue also offers access to an attached seasonal three-season tent, the Maple Grove field, and twelve display gardens, including an Italianate Garden designed by the Olmsted Brothers next to the property's manor house. Rental packages provide a nine-hour block—comprising three hours of setup, five hours of event time, and one hour of breakdown—and accommodate up to 230 guests for a seated reception. Outside catering must be arranged by the host, as catering is not included in the venue rental fee.

Food

Catering is not included in the venue rental fee. Outside catering must be arranged.

Packages

• Venue Only Rental: Flat rental fee varies by season and day of the week ($5,000-$15,000)
  Includes: Nine Hour Rental (3 hours setup, 5 hours event, 1 hour breakdown), Use of The Hunnewell Building, Attached Tent, or Maple Grove

Taxes and fees

• Administrative Fee: 5%
• Additional Staffing Hours: $65
• 20-Unit LED Uplighting: $750
• 20' x 20' Dance Floor: $1,000
• Bose Sound System: $200
• Lighting Change Fee: $750
• Valet Parking Attendant Fee: Starting at $2,250
• Additional 1/2 hour (Peak): $500
• Additional 1/2 hour (Shoulder): $400

Good to know

• A 5% administrative fee is applied for all events.
• Holiday weekend Sundays are treated as Saturdays, and Monday holidays are treated as Sundays.
• Valet parking starting at $2,250 is required for events with over 230 guests arriving by car.
• Rental is for 9 hours: 3 hours setup, 5 hours event, and 1 hour breakdown.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at Massachusetts Horticultural Society cost?

Based on Massachusetts Horticultural Society's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $6,500–$17,500. 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 Massachusetts Horticultural Society hold?

Massachusetts Horticultural Society can host up to 230 guests seated.

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