Unique Wedding Venues
North of Boston/Merrimack Valley
4 listings
Salem, MA
Salem Waterfront Hotel
225 Derby Street 978-740-8788Make one-of-a-kind memories when you exchange your vows at this waterfront hotel
You want a one-of-a-kind experience for your big day, and the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites wants to help make that happen. Tie the knot in the ocean air under a grand arch overlooking Salem Harbor, sailboats bobbing in the distance. Seat up to 220 guests in white garden chairs on the Ceremony Green on Pickering Wharf. Have your reception in the elegant Maritime Ballroom with a wooden dance floor and gorgeous crystal chandeliers or, for smaller gatherings, in the Compass Room. A world-class chef will help you plan your plated sit-down dinner, stations or buffet. A preferred-vendors list is available, and experienced planners will help with everything from flowers to decor to reserving a discounted block of rooms.
Rowley, MA
Briar Barn Inn
101 Main Street 978-653-5323Post-and-beam barn the perfect location for your special, one-of-a-kind wedding
Is there anything as welcoming as a wedding in a beautiful post-and-beam barn? At the Briar Barn Inn, in historic Rowley, MA, the gorgeous barn, site of the inn’s Grove restaurant, caters memorable weddings, with exceptional food served on rustic farm tables. The barn hosts up to 100 guests, who can dance into the night on its hardwood floors, chandeliers glistening overhead. Experienced events and culinary teams will help you craft the perfect occasion, including arranging for room blocks for your overnight guests, spa treatments for the bridal party and menus for day-after brunches. In addition to the barn, the inn’s Bramble House and outdoor terrace are picturesque sites for ceremonies, cocktail parties and receptions. Check the website for frequently updated wedding specials and packages.
Lexington, MA
Inn at Hastings Park
2027 Massachusetts Avenue 781-301-6660Unique venues, from porches to igloos, make this inn a must for one-of-a-kind weddings
Imagine this: Exchanging your wedding vows on a beautiful wraparound porch, at a stylish, luxurious Inn across from a pretty park in historic Lexington. At the Inn at Hastings Park, that’s the beginning of your fabulous day. Have your reception in the picturesque, one-of-a-kind Culinary Garden, framed with herb-filled garden boxes and sheltering trees. Or, from November to April, dine in six-person igloos in the INNgloo Wonderland. A variety of venues is only one reason the boutique, Relais & Chateaux Inn is a must for wedding couples. There’s also the exceptional cuisine from a culinary staff ready to create menus to meet your taste and budget, and the professional planning staff, who will help arrange everything from guest accommodations to on- and off-site activities for overnight guests.
The Inn at Hastings Park is an award-winning luxury hotel, recognized in Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards, honored with a MICHELIN One Key, and consistently rated Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond. In 2026, it was named USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Award Winner for Best Boutique Hotel, and Boston Magazine’s Best Hotel, West.
Peabody, MA
Olio
43 Main Street, 978-595-1091Your Vision, Your Way — in a One-of-a-Kind Boston-Area Venue
Built in 1912 and reimagined as a modern event space, Olio offers couples a true blank canvas. The soaring ceilings and exposed cement walls strike an "industrial chic" note on their own — but the space transforms beautifully with whatever vision you have, whether that's glitz and glamour, rustic touches, romantic lighting, clean modern lines, whimsical details, or vintage furniture. Conveniently located just north of Boston in the heart of New England, Olio is easily accessible for all of your guests. The venue warmly welcomes all couples, and actively seeks out LGBTQIA+ identifying clients. Visit Olio's website and social media for pricing, FAQs, and planning inspiration. Inquire today to schedule a tour.