North of Boston/Merrimack Valley has many lovely wedding locations

Elegant, intimate weddings in classic surroundings: At the Inn at Hastings Park, that is the promise made to every couple. Picture-perfect ceremonies are held in the historic inn’s side yard, or “park,” or against the wooded backdrop of an exquisite back garden. Tented ceremonies can also be arranged in the back garden. Receptions for up to 60 guests are held in the inn’s contemporary dining venue, where the inn’s celebrated culinary team prepares creative New England cuisine with the freshest ingredients and to the individual tastes of the wedding couple. An experienced wedding professional and inn staff will help with everything from flowers to linens, making your wedding in this beautifully appointed 1800s inn one for everyone’s memory book.

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.
Hours: Open daily 10am - 6pm from March thru August, and by online reservation in November and December. Advance tickets highly recommended.

A warm welcome to every guest is part of the immense charm of the Harbor Light Inn, the perfect place to host your celebration. Whether you are throwing a small wedding, or a rehearsal dinner, bridal or baby shower, reunion or just celebrating that big-number birthday or anniversary, the historic inn located in Marblehead’s picturesque harbor district makes for a picture-perfect site. The concierge will help with outside vendors for catering, flowers, decor, photographers or other services. A private dining room can accommodate up to 25 people for a sit-down dinner or 50 for a cocktail reception. Overnight guests will find uniquely appointed rooms, some with fireplaces, private decks or jetted tubs and views of the inn’s pool and gardens.

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.

Planning your parents’ anniversary party, a class reunion or a destination wedding? You can check “find the perfect location” off your to-do list when you book your big event at the Briar Barn Inn, a luxury farmhouse inn nestled in the charming, historic town of Rowley. Parties of 12 to 100 guests will be swept away by this picture-perfect country location and by the inn’s exceptional service. Experienced event coordinators will help with everything from decor to suit your personal tastes to room blocks; the culinary team, led by an award-winning chef, will ensure that your meals are memorable. Venues include private meeting rooms, a rustic barn restaurant, bar and terrace, a spacious lawn and inviting barn reception areas.