Affordable Weddings

At the Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor, in addition to scenic venues and exceptional service, they offer several wedding packages to help you get the best for your special day without burning a hole in your budget. Exchange your vows outside, with the Atlantic Ocean as your backdrop. Indoor venues include the grand Regency Ballroom, for celebrations of up to 250 guests, and the Atlantic Room, perfect for dinner and dancing for 80. Catering options include creative buffets and elegant sit-down plated dinners, with a variety of delicious hors d’oeuvres. The hotel’s experienced staff can recommend vendors for cakes, florists, decor, photography and other services. Discounts are available for group room bookings, and guests will love seeing the sights in “America’s Hometown.”

At the gracious, inviting Publick House Historic Inn, they believe everyone deserves the wedding of their dreams, and their experienced consultants will work with you to ensure your big day is magical – and affordable. Check the website for special wedding packages, then imagine exchanging your vows in a garden in bloom, under a spreading oak in a lush meadow, or by a crackling fireplace. Reception venues include a grand ballroom, a hall with a wood-burning fireplace, a tent with arched windows and chandeliers and intimate rooms for smaller gatherings. Known for its classic cuisine, the inn’s catering staff will help you come up with the perfect buffet or sit-down menu, and a curated list of vendors will make everything from choosing a florist to finalizing entertainment a breeze.

Celebrate your love and your new life together in the heart of it all at the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites. Let this charming hotel by the water on Pickering Wharf, a short stroll to vibrant downtown Salem, serve as your destination wedding location while staying within your budget. Experienced staff will help with all the details, from choosing mouth-watering meals to deciding on entertainment, decor and flowers from a preferred-vendors list. Ceremony and reception venues include outdoors under a grand arch overlooking Salem Harbor, or on the wharf’s Ceremony Green. Indoor venues include the hotel’s Compass Room and the exquisite Maritime Ballroom with crystal chandeliers. The hotel offers discounted room blocks for your overnight guests and several wedding packages to choose from.

Everyone will go wild for your wedding at Southwick’s Zoo! Whether you are planning a small gathering or a big bash for several hundred friends and family members, Southwick’s Zoo offers flexible options to make your ceremony and reception unforgettable. The zoo’s private pavilion overlooks the majestic African Plains Exhibit and features stone patio flooring and gazebo, a garden, and fire pit areas. For smaller affairs, the Daniels Room in Galliford’s Restaurant has a walk-out patio area, large outdoor fire pits, and built-in audio and video equipment. Choose from popular and freshly prepared menu selections from our Banquet Chef with the opportunity to customize your own menu. Our professional staff will ensure your day is perfect – and perfectly unforgettable.

An elegant Berkshires wedding doesn't have to come with an overwhelming price tag. Shelburne Springs offers exclusive whole-property rental starting at $10,000 during the slow season (January–May) — including all seven suites, the cocktail lounge, lobby and sunroom, commercial kitchen, outdoor patio, and upper meadow. Weekday weddings receive an additional $2,500 discount. For something even more streamlined, the Afternoon Delight package offers five hours of exclusive access to all common spaces, bar, kitchen, and grounds for $5,000. Flexible catering options — including bringing your own food — keep costs manageable without compromising on style or setting.

Hammond Castle Museum offers exceptional value for couples seeking a stunning venue without the peak-season price tag. Weekday rentals Monday through Thursday start at $6,000 for four hours, significantly less than weekend rates, and include guest tours, select furniture and décor, partner suites, and vendor setup time. The intimate Petite Wedding package, available January through March and on select weekdays the rest of the year, is only $3,000 for up to 20 guests. Micro Weddings are only $1,750, and elopements are just $1,000. Off-peak timing means more flexibility, attentive service, and the full magic of a castle by the sea at a fraction of the cost.