North of Boston/Merrimack Valley has many lovely wedding locations

It’s a storybook setting across from the town common in historic Rowley, MA, which is one reason couples choose the Briar Barn Inn for their picture-perfect wedding ceremonies and receptions. Celebrate in the magnificent, light-filled post-and-beam barn, with exposed beams, rustic farm tables and hardwood floors. Have a cocktail party reception on a terrace lit with bistro lights, or a small reception in the Bramble House with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace. For intimate gatherings, there’s The Borrow, an exquisite private dining room with access to the terrace. There’s an on-site spa, and room blocks in the 30-room can can be arranged. The inn’s experienced culinary and events teams are dedicated to making each couple’s day stress-free and exactly as they envisioned.

Gardens in gorgeous bloom, spectacular views of the waterfront, elegant rooms in historic homes: Those are some of the reasons that make weddings at The House of the Seven Gables so memorable. Whether you are planning a cocktail party for two dozen guests or a gala seaside tented affair for 200, this special property will transform your wedding ceremony and reception dreams into reality. A dedicated staff member and on-site event coordinator will guide you every step of the way, including providing recommendations of vendors for tents, linens, caterers and other services. Arrangements, pricing and venues are flexible and accommodating. And, couples who book their weddings receive a one-year membership to The Gables, so you’ll be able to come back often to visit the site of your big day.

Stylish venues, attentive planning services, sumptuous meals: The Inn at Hastings Park has it all when it comes to making special events unforgettable. Imagine your birthday dinner in the Culinary Garden, with everyone together at large wooden farm tables, sheltered by trees. Or your wedding ceremony on the classic Inn’s all-weather porch. Or your private mid-winter anniversary dinner in a shimmering INNgloo. Celebrations at the Relais & Chateaux Inn reflect its superior service and award-winning cuisine. The Inn staff can arrange for fun on- and off-site activities for overnight guests as well as transportation, creative decor and other services. The Inn’s special Celebration Package includes flowers, cake and a bottle of sparkling wine as well as themed celebration decor in your luxurious room or suite.

An aura of timeless elegance in charming indoor and outdoor venues, superb cuisine and attentive planning and day-of staff: All that and a gorgeous location on picturesque Pickering Wharf make the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites a must for your wedding celebration. Exchange your vows at the waterfront, under a grand arch overlooking the harbor, then host your perfect reception in the grand Maritime Ballroom with crystal chandeliers and a wooden dance floor. The award-winning culinary staff can provide palate-pleasing menus for your plated or buffet dinner. The hotel has a list of preferred vendors and offers discounts on blocks of rooms for your guests. Close to attractions from lighthouses to shops, restaurants and museums, the hotel is sure to please guests at your destination wedding.