Wedding Reception Venue Suggestions

The Boston Public Library offers a number of elegant and captivating spaces ideal for a New England wedding. Here, we have included some of the most popular venue selections along with photos and estimated site fees. If you would like to see another combination, simply contact us – we look forward to your celebration.

OPTION A: (maximum, 330 guests)

Ceremony: 7:00p-7:30p *additional seating on 2nd level Courtyard—doors open to guests 6:45p Cocktails: 7:30p-8:30p Courtyard Dinner: 8:30p-10:00p Bates Hall Dancing: 10:00p-12:00a Abbey Room

ESTIMATED SITE FEE: $21,500.00 (additional fees required for parties over 250)

*Discount available January-April as well as Sunday bookings (excluding holiday weekends). Fee shown is an estimate only.

A customized proposal will be provided for each individual event.

700 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Special Events Office ● 617.859.2212 ● events@bpl.org

https://www.bpl.org/private-event-space-rental/

OPTION B: (maximum, 150 guests) Ceremony: 7:00p-7:30p Courtyard Tea Room– doors open to guests 6:45p Cocktails: 7:30p-8:30p Courtyard Tea Room & Map Room Tea Lounge Dinner & Dancing: 8:30p-12:00a Guastavino Room

ESTIMATED SITE FEE: $8,700.00

*Discount available January-April as well as Sunday bookings (excluding holiday weekends). Fee shown is an estimate only.

A customized proposal will be provided for each individual event.

700 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Special Events Office ● 617.859.2212 ● events@bpl.org

https://www.bpl.org/private-event-space-rental/

OPTION C: (maximum, 100 guests)

Ceremony: 7:00p-7:30p Courtyard– doors open to guests 6:45p Cocktails: 7:30p-8:30p Courtyard Dinner: 8:30p-10:00p Abbey Room Dancing: 10:00p-12:00a Boylston Room

ESTIMATED SITE FEE: $15,000.00 *Discount available January-April as well as Sunday bookings (excluding holiday weekends). Fee shown is an estimate only.

A customized proposal will be provided for each individual event.

700 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Special Events Office ● 617.859.2212 ● events@bpl.org

https://www.bpl.org/private-event-space-rental/

OPTION D: (maximum, 150 guests)

Ceremony: 7:00p-7:30p Courtyard– doors open to guests 6:45p Cocktails: 7:30p-8:30p Courtyard Dinner: 8:30p-10:00p Guastavino Room Dancing: 10:00p-12:00a Guastavino Room

ESTIMATED SITE FEE: $11,300.00 *Discount available January-April as well as Sunday bookings (excluding holiday weekends). Fee shown is an estimate only.

A customized proposal will be provided for each individual event.

700 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Special Events Office ● 617.859.2212 ● events@bpl.org

https://www.bpl.org/private-event-space-rental/

OPTION E: (maximum, 180 guests)

Ceremony: 7:00p-7:30p Courtyard– doors open to guests 6:45p Cocktails: 7:30p-8:30p Courtyard Dinner: 8:30p-10:00p Guastavino Room Dancing: 10:00p-12:00a Abbey Room

ESTIMATED SITE FEE: $15,000.00 *Discount available January-April as well as Sunday bookings (excluding holiday weekends). Fee shown is an estimate only.

A customized proposal will be provided for each individual event.

700 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Special Events Office ● 617.859.2212 ● events@bpl.org

https://www.bpl.org/private-event-space-rental/

OPTION F: (maximum, 75 guests)

Ceremony: 7:00p-7:30p Courtyard– doors open to guests 6:45p Cocktails: 7:30p-8:30p Courtyard Dinner: 8:30p-10:00p Courtyard Tea Room Dancing: 10:00p-12:00a Map Room Tea Lounge

ESTIMATED SITE FEE: $10,000.00 BPL Fee: $8,500 + TCA Fee: $1,500 *Discount available for January-April as well as Sunday bookings (excluding holiday weekends). Fee shown is an estimate only.

A customized proposal will be provided for each individual event.

700 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Special Events Office ● 617.859.2212 ● events@bpl.org

https://www.bpl.org/private-event-space-rental/

OPTION G: (maximum, 150 guests)

Ceremony: 7:00p-7:30p Courtyard– doors open to guests 6:45p Cocktails: 7:30p-8:30p Courtyard Dinner Stations: 8:30p-10:00p Courtyard Tea Room, Map Room Tea Lounge, Courtyard Dancing: 10:00p-12:00a Courtyard Tea Room, Courtyard

ESTIMATED SITE FEE: $13,500.00 BPL Fee: $12,500 + TCA Fee: $1,500 *Discount available for January-April as well as Sunday bookings (excluding holiday weekends). Fee shown is an estimate only.

A customized proposal will be provided for each individual event.

700 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Special Events Office ● 617.859.2212 ● events@bpl.org

https://www.bpl.org/private-event-space-rental/

OPTION H: (maximum, 200 guests)

Ceremony: 7:00p-7:30p Deferrari Hall– doors open to guests 7pm Cocktails: 7:30p-8:30p Deferrari Hall, Boylston Hall Dinner: 8:30p-10:00p Boylston Hall Dancing: 10:00p-12:00a Boylston Hall

ESTIMATED SITE FEE: $15,000.00 Additional fees may apply for Newsfeed Café (based on guest count)

*Discount available for January-April as well as Sunday bookings (excluding holiday weekends). Fee shown is an estimate only.

A customized proposal will be provided for each individual event.

700 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Special Events Office ● 617.859.2212 ● events@bpl.org

https://www.bpl.org/private-event-space-rental/

OPTION I: (maximum, 400 guests)

Ceremony: Offsite Doors open to guests 7:00p Cocktails: 7:00p-8:00p Newsfeed Café & Deferrari Hall Dinner: 8:00p-10:00p Boylston Hall Dancing: 10:00p-12:00a Boylston Hall

ESTIMATED SITE FEE: $15,000.00 Additional fees may apply for Newsfeed Café (based on guest count)

*Discount available for January-April as well as Sunday booking (excluding holiday weekends). Fee shown is an estimate only.

A customized proposal will be provided for each individual event.

700 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Special Events Office ● 617.859.2212 ● events@bpl.org

https://www.bpl.org/private-event-space-rental/