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Located in the heart of downtown Boston, nestled among grand skyscrapers, Old South Meeting House is a unique venue for your special day. This treasured National Historic Site offers you an opportunity to create a wedding ceremony that is truly yours alone--simple, elegant and truly historic!
Today, much of our Main Hall looks as it did in the 18th century: the interior is arranged in the traditional New England meeting house style. While bare of ornament, the Meeting House is architecturally rich. The simplicity of line and symmetrical proportions achieve a quiet beauty. And, when adorned with flowers, a beautiful runner or your personal touches, the effect is truly stunning!
Please review the guidelines below or contact our Director of Marketing and Events at (617) 482-6439 or email [email protected] to receive a packet by mail.
Availability
Fees and Services
Optional Equipment
How to reserve
Policies and Procedures
Recommended Vendors
Accessibility
Old South Meeting House is open 7 days a week as a
museum. Ceremonies can begin no sooner than 6 pm from April to October, or 5 pm from November to March.
A typical wedding ceremony rental is for 3 hours, including setup and break down. Your wedding may exceed three hours for an additional charge.
Old South Meeting House is best suited for a wedding
ceremony. We do also hold small wedding receptions here (100 people or under) and are happy to discuss your needs. 
Old South Meeting House is wheelchair accessible with
elevator access to all levels. Assisted listening devices are available with use of the sound system.
Facility Rental Fee:
Our rental fees for a typical wedding ceremony range between $1650 to $2450 dollars. Our final pricing is based on a number of factors including production and staffing needs. Rental fees and services are tailored to your individual needs but typically include use of the building, additional equipment and museum staffing.
Staffing Fees: Each wedding ceremony is staffed by an event manager and additional museum assistants. Our staff is available to assist your guests and to monitor the venue. They are well versed in the history of the Meeting House and are able to answer many common questions about the city of Boston. We will hire additional staff should your ceremony require it.
Wedding Rehearsals: We highly recommend holding your wedding rehearsal at the Meeting House. At your rehearsal, our event manager will assist you with your ceremony planning and will help coordinate your procession, receiving line, and other needs.
We are happy to provide, for an additional cost, use of our state-of-the-art sound system or theater lighting. A full modular stage is available in 8'x4' or 4'x4' pieces. An oak podium and some chairs are also available.
Piano: Your pianist will be delighted to know that our beautiful 1925 Mason Hamlin Grand Piano is available for use during wedding ceremonies. A piano tuning fee applies.
Favors: We will gladly help you choose favors for your guests from our selection of unique gift items, tea-themed goods and New England made items. Discounts are available for bulk orders.
Please note: As a historic building, the Meeting House has a strict no-open flame policy. Absolutely no candles are allowed. However, we can recommend attractive battery-operated alternatives. Real flower petals are not allowed but you may throw silk petals. Your party must sweep up the petals before departure.
The caterers and vendors listed below provide high quality services for wedding ceremonies at Old South Meeting House. All of our recommended vendors are familiar with our unique historic setting and its restrictions.
Officiants
Donna Cunio, Nondenominational Minister and Massachusetts Justice of the Peace, (781) 659-7667 or [email protected] or visit here
William Luzier, Attorney and Massachusetts Justice of the Peace, (617) 782-6077 or [email protected] or visit here
Cindy Matchett, Celebrant, (978) 263-5937 or
[email protected] or visit
here
Edith Pasalis, Celebrant, (781) 258-9187 or [email protected] or visit here
Music
New England Conservatory Music Referral Service, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, (617) 585-1170, [email protected]
Riverview Chamber Players, 55 Riverview Avenue, Waltham, MA, (781) 398-2240, [email protected]
Musique Makers, Boston, MA, (978) 263-8646,
[email protected]
Flowers
Winston Flowers P.O. Box 933 Boston, MA 02117 (800) 457-4901
Nature’s Design Studio (781) 640-9230 [email protected]
Photographers
Kieltyka-Brown Photographers (617) 415-1669 [email protected]
Meg Pix Photography 226 Baldwin Street Lowell, MA 01851 (978) 452-6062 [email protected]
Beacon Hill Photography Boston and Andover locations (617) 720-4600 [email protected]
Caterers
If you are considering holding both your wedding ceremony and
reception at Old South Meeting House, please view the approved caterer list on
the Facility Rental page.
As a historic building, the Meeting House has a strict no-open
flame policy. Absolutely no candles are allowed. However, we can recommend
attractive battery-operated alternatives. Real flower petals are not allowed but
you may throw silk petals. Your party must sweep up the petals before departure. All site visits must be coordinated in advance with the Events Manager at Old South.
All musicians, photographers, officiants, and florists names and contact numbers must be submitted by renter in writing at least one week prior to the ceremony. Arrivals and pick-ups for all vendors must be arranged at least one week prior to the ceremony with Events Manager.
If your chosen date is available, we will place the date on a tentative hold for a maximum of two weeks. We highly recommend you arrange an onsite visit prior to booking.
The Director of Marketing and Events will prepare a contract with some basic information: estimated attendance, approximate times needed, special set-up requests (sound, stage, lighting), and contact information. We will send you two copies of a contract that outlines your needs.
To secure your ceremony date, please sign and return one copy of the contract with a 50% deposit. If your contract and deposit are not received within two weeks of being notified, the date is no longer secured. The deposit is non-refundable. The remaining balance is due one week prior to the ceremony. | 
