Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
300+ guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Alice Fay (L) and Ashley Kirouac (R)
MANAGER
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AWARD WINNER (11X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based in Boston, MA, Fairmont Copley Plaza is a beautiful wedding venue. A romantic landmark, this newly renovated luxury hotel is located in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Whether you choose the palatial splendor of the Grand Ballroom, the opulence of the Oval Room, or the elegant intimacy of the St. James Room, this venue's wedding specialists will be available to assist you in every way.
Fairmont Copley Plaza has numerous areas in which to host your special celebrations. These vary in size from the quite intimate Singleton Room for up to 40 guests to the expansive Grand Ballroom for up to 1,100 guests. This exquisite ballroom features balconies, crystal chandeliers, gilded columns, and a ceiling stretching up 28 feet. It is also adjacent to the sizeable Ballroom Foyer, which itself can host up to 350 guests and features a built-in bar. You may also select from locations such as the Oval Room, Venetian Room, St. James Room, and Copley Room. These premises are wheelchair accessible, providing convenience and peace of mind for visitors. Additionally, you can make use of get-ready rooms in which to relax and prepare for your proceedings.
Fairmont Copley Plaza hosts single-faith, interfaith, and non-religious wedding ceremonies, with options for elopements and micro-weddings. Additionally, this historic venue can facilitate civil unions, commitment ceremonies, second weddings, and vow renewal ceremonies. The staff can provide you and your guests with in-house catering and bartending services, as well as assist with wedding design before your big day.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom
Historic Venue
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Bar & Drinks
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Wedding Design
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- Alice Fay (L) and Ashley Kirouac (R)ManagerAlice (Senior Catering Sales Manager) specializes in working with every bride’s budget, coming up with creative and innovative ideas that reflect each couple’s personality. A tireless perfectionist with over 15 years of experience with Boston brides, Alice leaves no detail overlooked. Ashley (Catering Sales Manager) creates a flawless experience for her couples, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, and everything in between. She is a star in the city’s wedding industry scene with connections to the most sought-after vendors, and can’t wait to help you say “I do.”
- Alice FaySenior Event Sales ManagerAlice specializes in working with every bride’s budget, coming up with creative and innovative ideas that reflect each couple’s personality. A tireless perfectionist with over 15 years of experience with Boston brides, Alice leaves no detail overlooked.
- Ashley KirouacAssistant Director of Event SalesAshley creates a flawless experience for her couples, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, and everything in between. She is a star in the city’s wedding industry scene with connections to the most sought-after vendors, and can’t wait to help you say “I do.”
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0116 reviews
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The Fairmont Copley Plaza is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional service, elegant decor, and delicious food. The staff members, including Ashley Kirouac and Sarah Lopez, are commended for their professionalism, attentiveness, and helpfulness in ensuring a flawless wedding experience. Guests appreciate the intricate attention to detail, accommodating event operations managers, and the ambiance of the venue's different rooms, such as the Venetian Room and the Grand Ball Room, contributing to a magical and dreamlike wedding setting. Overall, the Fairmont Copley Plaza is described as a top-notch, highly recommended wedding venue in Boston, surpassing expectations and providing a luxurious and memorable experience for couples and guests alike.Review photos
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Barbara B
5.0
12/27/2024
Wow! It was a perfect day and reception thanks to the wonderful service at The Fairmont Copley Plaza. The decorations were magical. The service was spectacular. Ashley and Sarah handled every detail perfectly. We were truly amazed at the service we received!
Yasmin S
5.0
11/13/2024
We had the wedding of our dreams at the Fairmont Copley Plaza thanks the incredible team there! Ashley Kirouac, director of event sales, was absolutely amazing to work with throughout the entire process. She truly went above and beyond to ensure that we had the most perfect wedding and we cannot thank her enough! Sarah Lopez, sales and events coordinator, was also lovely to work with and always so responsive and courteous. We also worked with Maiya, Mariana & Kathleen who were the event operations managers that made sure our special day went perfectly! Our guests have not stopped raving about how beautiful the ballroom was! They also thought the service was impeccable and the food was absolutely delicious. I truly would not change a single thing about our day. If you are getting married in Boston, look no further than the Fairmont! It is the best hotel wedding venue in the city for a reason!
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Sonia K
5.0
9/01/2024
My husband and I had our wedding at the Fairmont Copley. We worked with Alice Fay and she was easy, professional, and a breeze to work with. The wedding was executed perfectly! Everyone loved the ambiance, food, and overall vibe of the Fairmont. Our wedding turned out perfect!
Leandra M
5.0
8/26/2024
The Fairmont Copley Plaza exudes elegance, professionalism, and sophistication. Their staff is extremely accommodating and efficient. Alice Fay was wonderful to work with throughout the planning process and day of; she is an invaluable asset to the hotel! The Fairmont is spectacular, and we will continue referring our client base and look forward to working there again soon!
lisa m
5.0
8/09/2024
Ashley K is amazing and so incredibly helpful with everything. Her Event operations managers Vinit Singh, Mariana Flores Infanzon & Kathleen Burzycki - helped pull off the BEST wedding ever! Rave reviews from all the guests regarding the venue and staff! They did everything from Cocktail Hour, Reception, After party and morning after Brunch- All events were perfect
Jenna B
5.0
5/24/2024
My husband and I couldn’t recommend this venue enough! Ashley, Peter, and the entire events team at the Copley Plaza helped us to plan and host the wedding of our dreams. They were accommodating, professional, and fun to work with throughout the entire process!
Justine D
5.0
5/03/2024
Beautiful venue, great service and attention to detail when it came to food prep/allergies/how guests wanted things cooked. Event coordinator was nice and professional.
Samantha R
5.0
1/02/2024
Our wedding was beyond a dream. Ashley and her team went above and beyond for my husband and I for over two years executing everything better than I could have ever imagined. We had toured a few different locations and besides the fact that the Fairmont is the most beautiful location for a ballroom wedding, what sold us was Ashley Kirouac, our venue coordinator. She was meticulous with details, attentive, and patient when I was started losing control of everything.
Vinit Sigh, and Emily Lopez were incredible handling the event itself and making sure that everything went flawlessly. The staff were beyond exceptional, and I cannot thank the Fairmont Copley enough for their warm hospitality and incredible service.
Kelsey W
5.0
12/31/2023
10/10!!! Getting married at the Fairmont was a dream come true. We had a true fairytale wedding. They exceeded our expectations. The venue speaks for itself in its beauty and elegant/romantic vibe, but the special touches the venue and vendors provided made it so magical.
The service was top notch. Respectable and friendly staff that gave us a fine dining experience. The food was outstanding and when you cater a large event you don’t always expect food and service to exceed expectations, but every guest ranted about both!
Alice was our event coordinator and she was truly the best. So easy to work with, lots of experience, and made our day so special by delivering all the things we asked for and more! They truly have weddings down to a t here.
From the moment you are outside the venue and get greeted by staff and valet at front door, to the moment you leave - a true luxurious experience. Everyone was outstanding and easy to work with. I already want to plan another event there!! I can’t speak enough about this place !!! <3
Kara R
5.0
12/31/2023
I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Fairmont Copley Plaza. From the moment we toured the venue, to the wedding day itself, everything was absolutely perfect. Ashley made my husband and I, as well as our families, feel incredibly special throughout the whole process. She is not only professional, but also friendly, welcoming, and extremely thorough. She made sure to go above and beyond to answer my questions and accommodate our requests, and I was extremely confident that everything would be perfect on the day, and it absolutely was.
The venue itself was more than we ever could have imagined. The hotel is so beautiful on the inside and out, and it offers so many photo opportunities in the lobby, hallways and staircases. The room I got ready in provided more than enough space for me and my wedding party to get ready. Again, Ashley was more than accommodating the morning of, and made sure I had everything that I needed. Our cocktail hour was in the Venetian Room, which was amazing, and we still talk about the hors d'oeuvres to this day. Our reception was in the Oval room, and it could not have been more beautiful. We loved the 1920’s feel to the room, with the high ceilings and huge, historical windows. The room had more than enough space for all of our guests to dine and dance comfortably. The food, from the appetizers to dessert was delicious, and the staff was all prompt and professional while serving our meals.
Overall, the entire experience, from wedding planning to the after party, exceeded my expectations. It truly was the most amazing day of our lives, and I cannot recommend getting married at the Fairmont Copley Plaza more! Thank you Ashley for everything!
Makenzie E
5.0
10/26/2023
An absolutely flawless experience from start to finish. The team at the Fairmont is above all others— Ashley K. and her team create an amazing experience for the couple and guests, being completely available but never in the way. Every guest told us it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended. The food, schedule, customer service— all 5 stars. I can’t recommend them enough and wish I could do it all over again!
Melissa D
5.0
10/11/2023
My husband and I had our wedding at Fairmont Copley Plaza in September 2023, and as we expected, it was the perfect venue for our special day. We had our ceremony and reception in their Oval Room and our cocktail hour in the Venetian Room. We, and our guests, loved the timeless and elegant atmosphere of both rooms, and took advantage of the stunning lobby at Fairmont as well. The plated dinner selection at Fairmont is truly exceptional; you can tell they take much pride in the quality and presentation of their food. Additionally, they took great care in accommodating all of our guests' dietary restrictions and allergies.
My husband and I worked with the event manager/wedding specialist Alice Fay throughout the year leading up to our wedding. We were so impressed by the years of experience she has in the wedding industry and the love and care she puts into the wedding details. We had a lovely meeting at OAK Long Bar + Kitchen to finalize details. It was so helpful bouncing ideas off of Alice, getting her professional opinions on everything from food choices and reception timelines, all the way to lighting and the type of escort cards to choose.
We also worked with services manager, Jessica Cooper, who helped tremendously with our room blocks and wedding suite accommodation. Jessica was incredibly responsive and was able to give us tours of one bedroom suites and guest rooms at Fairmont so we could appropriately prepare for our wedding weekend.
My husband and I are so happy we had our wedding at Fairmont Copley Plaza. The service, food, atmosphere, and professionalism exceeded our expectations and we would definitely recommend!
Marlee D
5.0
9/07/2023
It was a literal dream getting married at the Fairmont Copley Plaza!The staff were so helpful, amazing, friendly and professional. All of our guests were blown away by how beautiful the venue is. We got endless compliments on the food and service, which was very important to us. It's just a great place to be and the perfect place to host your wedding. I would have done it the exact same if I had do to do it over!
Lisa L
5.0
8/17/2023
The Fairmont Copley Plaza is an absolutely gorgeous and elegant venue with an outstanding friendly and extraordinary staff! Our daughter and her husband just had their wedding reception in the Grand Ball Room and post-wedding brunch in the St. James Room! Words cannot begin to describe how truly magical the weekend was. Our guests are still raving about how incredibly beautiful the venue was and how special they all felt at our wedding event! This was all made possible by the fabulous team at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. First of all, we owe Ashley Kirouac, our event coordinator a huge thank you. She did a phenomenal job and was such a pleasure to work with. No matter what we threw her way, Ashley was always so responsive. Her expertise in planning, coordinating and help with every aspect of the wedding including the post-wedding brunch made our event flawlessly successful and so much easier for us during all of our planning. Jessica Cooper was another event coordinator which we were so fortunate to have part of this amazing team. She helped to make sure all of our questions were addressed, making last minute changes, informing us about our room availability and keeping us on track with everything. Alex Ferraro and Allie Ferrick were the Event Operations Managers at the wedding reception working along with Ashley. Their main goal was to oversee and make sure that our wedding reception ran smoothly from start to finish. They did a superb job and were so attentive to all of our guests. Executive Chefs George Lishchynsky and Zaid Khan were expert chefs overseeing culinary and they were terrific! The food was gourmet and so delicious. The presentation of the meals was so impressive and the quick service was fantastic. They also took care of dietary restrictions for some guests with amazing substitute dishes. This was the wedding of our daughter’s dreams! The amazing team at the Fairmont Copley Plaza made our daughter and her husband’s wedding a spectacular and memorable event! Thank you to the team at the Fairmont Copley Plaza for helping to fulfill our dream wedding! We highly recommend booking a wedding event at this exquisite venue.
Medgine A
5.0
8/14/2023
The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel exceeded all our expectations as our chosen wedding venue. From our first interaction, the sense of royalty and distinction was palpable.
A special commendation goes to our coordinator, Ashley, for her tireless efforts and meticulous attention to detail. Event Operations Managers Allie Ferrick & Alex Ferraro were instrumental in ensuring that every aspect of our event was executed flawlessly, and their professionalism was evident in every interaction.
And then there’s Rijkard A. from the culinary team. Not only did he share our excitement for our big day, but he also went the extra mile to make it memorable. His passion was evident when he prepared Griot, a cherished delicacy from Haiti, especially for us. This thoughtful gesture touched our hearts deeply and added a unique and personal flavor to our celebration.
Every member of the staff played a role in making our wedding magical. Their consistent hospitality and commitment to excellence ensured that from the moment we booked our venue till the day after our wedding, every memory was crafted with love and care.
To any couple searching for a venue that will treat your special day as their own, we wholeheartedly recommend the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. They don’t just deliver; they astonish.
Tara L
5.0
8/07/2023
We had our ceremony and reception in the Grand Ballroom of the Fairmont Copley, and we could not have been happier with choosing the Fairmont as our beautiful venue. The staff is top-notch, executed every detail flawlessly, and really know what they're doing (Alex Ferraro and Nat Avendano were our Event Operations Managers). Ashley Kirouac was our event coordinator from our first venue visit to the big day, and she did an amazing job answering all of our little questions, keeping track of changes and updates, and being extremely responsive throughout the planning process. We could not have been more grateful to work with her! Our guests raved about the food and the service - they were great with food allergies as well as with serving everyone very quickly. Another huge unexpected benefit of this venue was that we were able to go until 12:30am, which meant that we didn't need to specifically coordinate after-party festivities. Thank you again to the Fairmont for making our day so special!
Vivien L
5.0
7/24/2023
We absolutely loved everything about this venue. Ashely who is the coordinator did a phenomenal job on all the planning, communication and management! The venue looked stunning, and you can tell right away that they are very professional on dealing with all sort of events. We highly recommended choose Fairmont Copley as your wedding venue, and it’s a guarantee satisfaction !
Tracy M
5.0
3/01/2023
I can't say enough about this beautiful venue. From the welcome party on Friday night, the reception itself to breakfast on Sunday, the service at this hotel was outstanding. Everything we asked for was done perfectly! It was truly magical.
Bora T
5.0
2/26/2023
We recently got married at the Fairmont Copley and it was absolute perfection thanks to both Ashley Kirouac, Allie Ferrick & the entire staff.
The place is stunning, drinks were amazing, and the food was just so delicious and well made. 10/10 recommend!!
brandon h
5.0
1/31/2023
Our daughter recently had her wedding reception at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston.
The day was a fairy tale wedding in every way imaginable!
This is only possible when you have the best of the best by your side and top-notch resources available.
That is when we met Alice Fay, Wedding Event Coordinator. It was love at first sight! She was so friendly, kind and
genuinely happy for all of us. It seemed too easy....too perfect... Well, I have to say to anyone reading this if you are
looking for a smooth sailing wedding process please look no further! Alice Fay was made for this! She is the REAL deal.
Never have I met anyone who wants to please a client more. Alice has quite the schedule....She has more than one wedding
at times every week but yet made us feel like our wedding was the only one happening. Her level of care and concern is truly
remarkable. I couldn't believe that emails and phone calls were returned within an hour or less and it was like that for the entire
ten month planning process. When we would meet in person, she made it fun and personal and truly made us feel like family.
After explaining the vision we had for this wedding, she suggested a list of vendors and resources that were the best of the
best in the business. They had one goal....to please in every way possible. I have learned over the years, that despite people
being good at what they do, sometimes they do not have an approachable way about them. The wonderful people we worked with did not disappoint. They were always available to brainstorm and meet in the space to get everything perfect. They succeeded.
During the wedding Alice was AMAZING! She was on top of everything (yet in the background) and was so kind to our family and made sure all was going well. She truly doesn't miss a beat! Even the night before and morning of the wedding she was checking in with us making sure we had everything we needed. All the personal touches and loving texts as the wedding approached were over the top! That is why I had to write this review. She deserves this and a lot more. My daughter not only got the wedding of her dreams....we got ALICE as well.... A friend for life
Courtney W
5.0
1/06/2023
The Fairmont Copley is an absolutely magical wedding venue, and my husband and I are so happy we chose it. I never envisioned myself having a "hotel wedding," as I feel like typically hotel ballrooms don't have a ton of character, but the Copley completed changed my mind about that. From the second we walked in, I was so impressed with the beauty and character of the hotel. We chose to have our wedding in the Oval Room, which is a stunning room with gold framed windows and a beautiful blue ceiling painted with clouds. Our wedding coordinator, Ashley Kirouac, was so helpful throughout the whole process, always walking us through each step and answering our questions along the way. Our banquet coordinator, Allie Ferrick, made sure all of our food and beverage service stayed on track. Everything ran seamlessly, and we had the absolute best and most memorable wedding!
Alexis D
5.0
1/04/2023
Our wedding in the grand ball room was nothing short of magical. Our guests have been raving non stop about how the “magical fairy tale” wedding that we hosted. The venue itself is stunning, but once you add the beautiful details it becomes a true dream.
Mary L
5.0
12/29/2022
The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston, MA provided the picture perfect location & space for our daughter ‘s & her husband’s dream wedding. From the beautiful, cheerful, immaculate & open Lobby, with its fresh flowers and crystal chandeliers, to the elegant Venetian Room for cocktails and delicious appetizers, to then, the historic OvalRoom, which overlooks Copley Square: it was spectacular. Our daughter had many creative ideas for their special day & there was no one better to see these details fall into place more seamlessly than Alice Fay, the Copley’s Senior Event Sales Manager and Wedding Specialist. She was personable, professional, punctual & helpful. If we had to do it all over again my husband and I would not change one thing at all. We have received so many compliments from so many people about venue, food and just all around timing and presentation. We will never forget our daughter’s wedding at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel.
Ellen M
5.0
12/21/2022
The Fairmont Copley Plaza was truly a dream wedding venue! From our first encounter with Alice Fay, Head Event Coordinator, to the day of the wedding, everything was truly perfect. Alice was extremely responsive via email and phone, and the Fairmont was super flexible with all of our asks and needs. Alice made the daunting wedding process feel seamless and was always able to answer my questions with ease.
The tasting experience was incredible and included choice of wine as well as 3x starters, and 2x options each of meat, fish, and vegetarian to try. They were also super helpful with tips and tricks on what to do with folks with allergies and could even create dishes for you if there was something that you really wanted that wasn't on the menu.
Alice worked seamlessly with our other vendors such as the band and photo booth to ensure they had everything they needed on the night of so that things could run smoothly. She truly has seen it all and the amount of tips and tricks that were shared were priceless.
From the day we got there before the wedding, I felt truly like royalty. All the staff was so nice and accommodating. The food came out quickly and was extremely delicious - not like normal wedding food that is usually only ok - we really felt like we were eating at a high end restaurant.
The night of the wedding they also had a suite prepared for us with champagne and chocolate covered strawberries - truly no detail was missed! I could not recommend this venue more if you are thinking about it for your wedding or next event. It was literally a dream come true!
Mike B
5.0
12/09/2022
We had a hotel block and three events (rehearsal dinner, cocktail party and brunch) at the Fairmont in September. We worked with Lauren, who was incredibly responsive throughout the planning process. She provided all the information we asked for, answered all questions and her expertise really made for memorable events and a great weekend. Guests raved about the food and accommodations. The location is great for out-of-town guests, close to the airport and lots to do within walking distance. Highly recommended.
Alexandra G
5.0
10/18/2022
First off I high-key hate the knot but as my event coordinator Ashley Kirouac and the Fairmony Copley was so absolutely WONDRFUL I will leave as many glowing reviews in as many places that I can.
Initially I thought that finding a venue would be simple. "Oh I like this place!" and be done. Well unfortunately I work in hospitality and know how events do and *should* be run. The sheer amount of event coordinators out in the city of Boston that do not give a f*ck about you, your wedding, or (seemingly) their jobs literally blew my mind. Anyway, the point of that rant is to say that immediately upon walking into the Fairmont and meeting Ashley I knew that she KNEW her stuff and I had made a rare find. She was timely, professional, has a background in hospitality and service from the ground up (which is so underrated but so very important because it means the difference between knowing how things really run for large events down to the most minute detail), and explained things I meant to ask before I could even get to them. I hired her on the spot. Do you know how rare it is in hospitality for someone to truly know what they're doing? Well Ashley does and weddings are her jam. She did everything in her power to make my requests a reality and a beautiful one at that- right down to taking time out of her schedule for personal meetings to help show me my own vision because she understood my need for visual support. Not only that, but the hotel itself was beautiful, the food was wonderful, the service was timely and professional, and the bartenders kept up with my lively crew. 10/10 recommend!
Simona G
5.0
10/14/2022
Incredible venue with an incredible team! Ashley Kirouac was our event coordinator and she was always so helpful and responsive to our questions. She is truly dedicated to her work and making your day as incredible as it can be! Her thoughtfulness and attention to small details really stood out. Chef George made a customized app for us and made sure the presentation was exquisite. Sal Aguilar did an incredible job as our banquet coordinator and Carlos was so attentive to us during our reception! An incredible team and place to celebrate your love!
Hillary B
5.0
10/03/2022
When we started wedding planning last year, we initially felt we were way out of our league. We found the Fairmont on The Knot app and were instantly intrigued. Upon touring the venue, we knew this was the place for us! Ashley Kirouac was super helpful in keeping us organized from the start. She broke down every detail imaginable and made the planning process convenient & easy for us to handle. From the initial tour all the way through our Sunday brunch, she kept everything organized behind the scenes as the mastermind of the operation.
The Fairmont itself is a stunning location located in the heart of Boston. We are so happy with the decision to have our reception & next day brunch there, because the Fairmont took care of every step of the process for us. For such a beautiful spot, I had to keep asking myself & friends if anything was missed in our contract because it was so affordable for such comprehensive service compared to similar venues in the Boston area. They took care of everything - food, cake coordination, table & chair rentals, linens, flatware, dance floor (the list could go on!). They even provided vendor recommendations, which streamlined our planning process with them as well!
Allie Ferrick acted as the banquet manager and kept the reception moving smoothly. We fully appreciated her efforts of keeping all meals organized to account for dietary needs & limitations. We can’t thank the Fairmont enough for their service in making our dream day a reality!
Larissa D
5.0
8/29/2022
Where do I even begin? What an incredible experience we had at the Fairmont Copley Plaza! Our wedding was absolutely spectacular! The venue, the food, the service, everything was sheer perfection. The day, and everything leading up to the day, went off without a hitch. I felt supported, cared for and important throughout the entire process. First and foremost shout out to Ashley Kirouac! The absolute superstar who seems to take on an immense volume of complex tasks with a calm and poise about her that is unmatched. When we went for our site tour, she sold us immediately as she talked us through everything and walked us through the event spaces. We knew instantly that she is the person you want to be in charge of your wedding. The banquet managers Sal Aguilar and Allie Ferrick also did a phenomenal job! The dining experience was absolutely top notch and we received so many comments on how good the food was and how amazing everything looked and felt throughout the event. I can't thank them enough, and the entire team at the Fairmont. What an incredible, magical, unforgettable place to host your special day. We are forever grateful and proud that they are a part of our story!
Rishi W
5.0
8/05/2022
We had a 4-day Indian wedding in Boston, which culminated at the Fairmont Copley Plaza for our wedding ceremony and reception. Simply put, our experience at the Fairmont was elegant, beautiful, and breathtaking - we loved every second of it, from planning to the the actual event, almost entirely because Alice Fay (Fairmont's Event Manager-Wedding Specialist) is just truly *exceptional*
There are a few reasons we loved working with the Fairmont (and Alice!). First, the venue is incredibly elegant and stunning, from the hallways, to the main hall of the hotel, to the Grand Ballroom. We held our Baraat, when the Indian groom rides to the front of a venue on a horse, surrounded by friends and music, outside the hotel in the heart of Copley Square - it felt like a Bollywood scene with lots of energy and dancing. Our wedding ceremony (and later in the night, reception) was in the Grand Ballroom, and the cocktail hour in between in the Oval and Venetian rooms. Every single moment of the night felt magical. Second, the Fairmont chefs are amazing, but our family also strongly preferred having Indian cuisine as part of the reception. Fortunately, the Fairmont allows 2 exclusive caterers to work at their venue (Masala Art for Indian cuisine and another vendor for Kosher)... which is a stark contrast to most venues in Boston, which only offer a single (their own) catering service. Guests are STILL raving about how delicious our Indian dinner was - and the impeccable white glove serving of dinner by the Fairmont staff (we wanted several main dishes to be served to each guest, rather than a plated meal or buffet). The service was elegant, classy, and efficient. In addition, the hors d'oeuvres, dessert stations, and after party food items were made by the Fairmont's chefs, and just amazingly delicious and beautiful. Third, our wedding was large and elements of it, quite complicated (!), but everything went so seamlessly because of Alice! Alice is incredibly responsive, detail-oriented and meticulous - we knew we were in great hands from the moment we started planning our event with her. Alice is also extremely thoughtful - we felt extremely well cared for throughout the planning process and on the night of our wedding. In short, our night was exceptional and magical, in large part because of how invested Alice was in make sure everything went perfectly.
We are eternally grateful to the Fairmont, Alice Fay, and all the staff for a truly grand, elegant, and beautiful experience that we will never forget!
Patrick C
5.0
7/19/2022
We had a perfect wedding. The banquet manager Emily Lopez and our poc for the entire planning of the event at the fairmont copley was Ashley Kirouac. Two professionals whose expertise made the event go flawlessly. We were all over the place with planning and Ashley was always patient, honest, and gave us great advice! The fairmont copley is the best wedding venue in Boston period. We had 245 guests and they are still raving about the event! As the father of the bride all that you want is for your daughter to be happy and she told me it was the happiest day of her life. The setting, the staff, the food, the band, the lighting, we’re exceptional. It was a year long planning for the event and Ashley and Emily made it a perfect event. Their expertise, agility, calm demeanor made every dollar spent worth it. In the end I was hoping for magic..,,,we got more than that! Than you.
Jackie O
5.0
6/06/2022
We had our wedding reception at the Fairmont Copley Plaza about a month ago and it was EVERYTHING I could have dreamed of. It’s a spectacular venue that truly wows both you and your guests. I can’t say enough good things about Ashley Kirouac – she was so helpful through the whole planning process (literally 1.5years + of answering my many, many questions!) and everything came together amazingly. They really go above and beyond. Emily, the banquet manager, did a phenomenal job. Everything was timed wonderfully! I’ve had several guests tell us afterwards that it was the best wedding they’d ever been to, and the service was impeccable. The Grand Ballroom is so stunning – having a private reveal of it for my now husband & I before the guests entered was such a special moment. I’m so sad it’s over! I highly recommend the Fairmont to any couples looking for a timeless, elegant, beautiful venue with stellar service.
Katherine S
5.0
6/03/2022
Recently had my wedding at the Fairmont. It was absolutely a wonderful, memorable wedding. The pandemic had us postpone it a couple of times but was totally worth it. The food was fantastic and the Oval Room in which we used was gorgeous. All the servers were professional. We added on churros to our wedding as dessert, and the guests loved it. We got so many compliments to our wedding. I highly recommend the Fairmont!! Plus, Alice Fay (the wedding specialist) is fantastic to work with.
Carissa C
5.0
3/16/2022
My husband and I are so thrilled that we chose the Fairmont Copley for our wedding venue. Ashley Kirouac made wedding planning seem easy, believe it or not. She thought of everything that we didn’t and was so accommodating of our many questions and budget restrictions. On the day of the wedding, when my husband and I made a seating arrangement mistake, Ashley and the banquet manager, Sal Aguilar, made sure everything was made right so we didn’t need to worry.
We saved on florals and decor, since the space itself was so ornate. Plus, the elegant interior convinced me to do most of our formal wedding photos indoors, which is a great safety to have for unpredictable winter weather.
The was location perfect for our out of town guests because it’s walking distance to the Amtrak, close to the airport and other hotels if guest chose not to stay at the Fairmont. Our guests loved that they could walk everywhere, including to our church ceremony across the street.
I highly recommend having your wedding here!
Brian D
5.0
12/17/2021
Our wedding was simply amazing! My wife and I were more than impressed with the entire team at the Fairmont. The coordination was flawless and the venue was beautiful! I highly recommend the Fairmont to anyone looking to book a Boston, MA wedding.
Jocelyn G
5.0
11/22/2021
Where do i begin! We booked the Fairmont for our wedding on August 28th 2021 and it was by far the best decision we ever made. Even in the midsts of a pandemic the event coordinator Alice was beyond spectacular! She always kept us informed and not only helped us through the whole process from start to finish but went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect! The wedding with out a doubt went off without a hitch. It was such an amazing day we will never ever forget it. We have had so many people tell us that ours was the nicest wedding they have ever been to and we couldn't agree more. We both wish we could relive this day over and over again. We can't thank the staff and most importantly Alice enough for all their hard work and for making our fairly tale wedding come to life! We hope to spend many anniversaries at the Oak Room and Fairmont's to come! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!
Love,
The Gormleys
Jackie K
5.0
11/14/2021
If you're looking to have your wedding in one of the most beautiful and elegant spots in Boston, the Fairmont Copley Plaza is it. I cannot tell you how many of my guests have told me that it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever been to. They also raved about the food, which was absolutely delicious. Alice was our coordinator and I cannot speak more highly of her. She really knows her stuff and it was a huge help to have her there handling all the details of the day. We had to postpone our wedding a year due to COVID, and it was so easy to work with Alice and the Fairmont to move everything to the new 2021 date. Through countless emails and phone calls over the past 2.5 years she was such a positive and helpful person to have on my team. The whole experience was well worth it and I would highly recommend!
Kate S
5.0
11/09/2021
What can we say about the Fairmont Copley Plaza and its incredible staff?! Ashley Kirouac is an absolute event goddess. My husband and I booked the St James, Singleton and Copley rooms for our wedding reception back in 2018 so we got to work with Ashley for a LONG time which was such a blessing. She is so warm and friendly and knowledgeable and just made every part of our wedding planning a breeze - even dealing with the pandemic and our two postponed wedding dates. When the day finally arrived Ashley, Emily Lopez and the staff turned our vision into reality. Everyone was so friendly and helpful and we truly just had nothing to worry about because we knew they had it covered. Our guests said it was the most beautiful wedding they had been to. Two weeks later guests are still reaching out to tell us they can't stop thinking about how delicious their dinner was. The chefs are amazing - everything was beyond delicious from cocktail hour to dinner. The bar staff was so friendly and they even went above and beyond for extra fun cocktails. You really just can't go wrong with having your wedding at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. It's gorgeous inside and out, full of history and full of exceptional staff who just get it. We are so happy that we chose the Fairmont Copley Plaza for our wedding - it will forever hold a special place in our hearts!
Kellie B
5.0
10/17/2021
I cannot emphasize enough how absolutely incredible the team at Fairmont Copley Plaza is!! We were married at this venue on 9/25/21 and I could not have imagined a more perfect wedding. Our wedding coordinator, Alice was amazing to work with! She is very thorough, so kind and makes you feel excited about the whole process from start to finish. Wedding planning is stressful enough! Alice truly takes care of everything and makes you feel as if you do not need to worry about a thing since you are in such good hands! Even our food tasting was perfectly executed with a private room and full plated dinners to see how each dinner would be served. The food is absolutely incredible - Chef Khan does wonders in the kitchen and is extremely talented! All of our guests were blown away by their meals as well as the hors d'oeuvres and display stations for our cocktail hour. It was a magical night that we will never forget all thanks to the Fairmont Copley team and their incredible staff!!
Taylor-Marie W
5.0
10/16/2021
Fairmont Copley Plaza provided me with the fairytale wedding of my dreams! We wanted to select a venue that epitomized old school Boston charm with a nod to the glitz and glam of the early 1900s era - and it did not disappoint! The guests were absolutely blown away! Fairmont Copley Plaza is truly the Grand Dame of Back Bay, and the ballroom is a perfect location for a bride who is looking for a more traditional wedding reception vibe with a large dance floor, gorgeous chandeliers, and architectural accents that are just beyond. The hotel itself is centrally located and provided my guests with a great starting point to visit the city's main attractions. We worked with Alice Fay as the Wedding Specialist, and she truly hones in on every detail to make it the most perfect event. She is very detailed and makes wonderful recommendations in terms of fitting your budget, as well as assisting with the overall design and layout of the reception. You can tell she is an expert, and my wedding was a testimony to this! The food may have been the best part - we chose a sit down dinner, and a lot of guests came up and said it was the best meal they had ever had (and at a wedding no less)! The tuxedo outfit made of chocolate on the strawberries served with the cake - a unique touch that my guests couldn't stop talking about! We can't thank Fairmont Copley Plaza enough for our special day!
Stephanie W
5.0
10/13/2021
The Fairmont, and especially our coordinator Ashley Kirouac, were wonderful to work with! We had a slightly non-traditional plan for our wedding, wanting to have a minimony with a big party following and the Fairmont was so accommodating, creating a custom experience for us and our guests. Dinner was exceptional and the team went above and beyond with our dessert buffet. All of our vendors had a seamless experience working with the Fairmont. We highly recommend the Fairmont Copley!
Jessica H
5.0
10/13/2021
What can I say? We were a covid couple who pushed our big celebration out to 2022. But with all the uncertainty of 2020, we still wanted to honor our original date in a special way. The Fairmont Copley was the perfect venue for that! Ashley was so helpful in guiding us through our options for a minimony and the hotel was the perfect setting for our intimate day. While the best part was marrying my best friend, the second best part was the croissant croutons on the salad. We still talk about them, six months later. Truly, it was a special day and I can imagine how grand a full scale wedding would have been in that beautiful space. We were treated with a superior level of service and can't wait to return on future anniversaries.
Also, it was a location in the new Little Women movie and so I got to pretend to be Amy March for a minute which is AMAZING.
Jamie B
5.0
10/12/2021
I can’t imagine having my wedding anywhere other than the Fairmont Copley Plaza!! Everything from start to finish in the wedding planning process was seamless thanks to the help of our FABULOUS wedding coordinator Ashley. She took all of the stress off our plate and was extremely thorough with every detail. The Fairmont itself is absolutely stunning. Our photos couldn’t be more beautiful thanks to their gorgeous lobby and ballrooms. The food was top notch, our guests are still raving about it!! You can tell when you have your wedding at the Fairmont that they are experts and truly care about their work. I wish I could relive our wedding over and over again because it was perfect!! If you are thinking of having your wedding here JUST DO IT!!!!
Amanda M
5.0
10/12/2021
I would give Ashley and all the staff at Fairmont 20 stars if I could! We secured our date in March of 2020 just as the the world shut down due to COVID - after our tour with Ashley, we knew we had to have our reception there. My wedding was on May 1, 2021 - although the size of our wedding was reduced by about 50% due to the pandemic, my husband and I both agree that the day was absolutely perfect and that is largely due to all of Ashley's hard work! Planning a wedding during a pandemic was very difficult and stressful, and I can't even imagine what the process would be like to navigate as a vendor. Ashley did it with ease and still made everything feel special (and fun!) with all the unknown factors throughout the planning process. She was extremely patient the whole way through and always made time to speak with me over the phone whenever I asked and followed up with answers to concerns promptly. Every detail was attended to on the big day and the food was delicious! If you're considering Fairmont Copley for your wedding venue, my advice to you is DO IT! I looked at several other Boston venues, and there really isn't another that compares. The Fairmont is so rich in history and the photo opportunities are unmatched. I look at my wedding photos at least weekly. You are 100% sure to have a beautiful and memorable wedding day here!!
Elicia W
5.0
8/16/2021
If you want to get married in a beautiful building with history and exquisite details this is your spot! The Fairmont Copley is an absolutely gorgeous hotel that has a wonderful history and every event room to choose from has details and décor to make the wedding elegant and breath taking. The venue isn’t what makes The Fairmont Copley the best place to get married, the staff is. Ashley and her team were the best of the best through the planning experience. It wasn’t easy since we had to postpone due to the pandemic, but Ashley Kirouac and Sal Aguilar worked with us to postpone our 2020 wedding to 2021 safely and give us the wedding we had hoped for since the start of planning in 2019. The way the staff worked quickly through the planning process made us feel like we were in great hands. They thought of everything that we would never have thought to ask and worked with us to stay in our budget. Ashley always had great ideas to work into the wedding and was so professional and gracious to our family and friends the day of. If amazing and helpful staff and a gorgeous space doesn’t do it for you, the food is what will solidify the decision. The food is probably the best wedding food I have ever had (not just saying that because we got married there). The food tasting was so hard to decide between one excellent choice from the other excellent choice. Shout out to Ralph who was amazing during the tasting and Chef Zaid! The plated dinner the day of was EXACTLY like the food we tasted. For those who have done banquets know this isn’t always the case. But The Fairmont Copley delivers excellence before, during, and after your wedding! So many guests told us how amazing the food was, the best they have had at an event, and how it was perfectly cooked. The little details like the local honey they use, the chocolate covered strawberry on the cake slices, the complimentary wedding night suite, and all the other attention to details makes The Fairmont Copley above and beyond the best place to have a wedding. My partner and I are so happy we chose The Fairmont Copley. They made our dream wedding come true. We cannot wait to go back every year to celebrate our anniversaries.
Christopher H
5.0
12/16/2020
We cannot give enough praise to the Fairmont and it's staff for the most wonderful wedding ever! Despite the difficult times due to COVID, we felt comfortable, safe, and were able to enjoy every minute! Ashley and Sal, our coordinators, made a great team, and were helpful, thoughtful, and easy to work with throughout the planning process and ceremony. In addition, the Grand Ballroom was gorgeous, the cake was very tasty, and the entire staff was caring and helpful! It made for such a memorable day!
Vendor response 01/06/2021
Thank you for your wonderful review, Christopher. We are honored you chose to celebrate yo...
ur love with us at Fairmont Copley Plaza. Thank you kindly for your amazing compliments for our staff, especially Ashley and Sal. It was our pleasure to host your wedding and we hope to see you both again in the future. Until then, we wish you happiness and good health! Congratulations!
Sidney L
5.0
11/23/2020
We're so grateful to have had the opportunity to get married at the Fairmont Copley Plaza! Ashley Kirouac, our coordinator, was warm, kind, and patient. She considered every detail and ensured our day was absolutely seamless. Ashley and our banquet manager, Sal Alguilar, made a fabulous team! Prior to our event, we were allowed ample time in the St. James Room to plan the perfect setup for our intimate (and covid-safe) ceremony. On the day of our event, we were surprised by many personalized details that made the day incredibly memorable. Thanks to Ashley and Sal, our wedding was carefree and FUN!
Vendor response 01/06/2021
Wow, thank you for your 5-star review, Sidney! We are so unbelievably thrilled that you ch...
ose to celebrate your love at Fairmont Copley Plaza. Ashley and Sal are both amazing rockstars and we're so glad they helped you enjoy every aspect of your special day. Thank you again for being our guest. We hope to see you again soon. Until then, we wish you happiness and good health! Congratulations!
Caroline K
5.0
10/27/2020
This venue was absolute perfection! From the moment we arrived to the suite to the most absolute perfect wedding day. When your wedding gets cancelled due to COVID and you think that you may not be able to have the wedding you want, it’s completely not true! Fairmont Copley helped us create such an intimate perfect romantic wedding. Ashley our wedding coordinator was so helpful and accommodating, answered emails and helped everything flow to perfection! Sal Alguilar and Ashley worked together to create our perfect vision, thank you so much for helping create a beautiful and perfect day! We are beyond grateful for the Fairmont Copley and we will truly remember this day forever, thank you for the memories!
Vendor response 01/06/2021
Thank you for your great feedback and congratulations, Caroline. We appreciate you taking ...
the time to connect with us and are so glad Ashley and Sal were able to provide you with the perfect wedding day. It was our honor to serve as the venue in which you celebrated your love! Please come back to see us again soon. Congratulations again!
Irene L
5.0
10/27/2020
Fantastic team at the Fairmont that makes a wedding seamless during COVID times. Thanks to Ashley Kirouac for such a smooth day. Ashley coordinated really well to make sure our ceremony and reception went smoothly. She went our of her way to make sure things are in place.
Thanks to Sal Alguilar for being our banquet manager. Delicious and beautifully plated food.
Vendor response 01/06/2021
Congratulations on your recent wedding, Irene! Thank you for choosing Fairmont Copley Plaz...
a - we are honored we could help you celebrate your special day. It was our immense pleasure and we appreciate your kind compliments to Ashely and Sal, both rockstars on our events team. Congratulations again! We wish you a lifetime of happiness together.
Alexandra H
5.0
2/23/2020
We got married at The Fairmont Copley Plaza in June 2019, and it was absolutely beautiful! We looked at several other high-end hotels in Boston, and none of them compared to The Fairmont. The suites for getting ready are truly glamorous. You cannot ask for a better location, and the gorgeous interior of the hotel made our wedding day and wedding pictures/video phenomenal!
The food is also incredibly delicious and the service was impeccable! This is a great venue for any season, and we cannot recommend it highly enough!
Vendor response 01/06/2021
Thank you for your amazing review, Alexandra! We are so honored you'd chosen Fairmont Copl...
ey Plaza for your wedding venue. We're thrilled that your wedding was everything you'd dreamt of and we hope to see you and your husband again in the future for another visit. Until then, please be well and take care!
Bruce C
5.0
11/30/2019
Our daughter's wedding at the Fairmont Copley Plaza was a magical weekend! Ashley Kirouac and her staff went above and beyond our expectations. We were treated like royalty. Not a detail was missed. Wonderful venue to host a memorable event.!
Vendor response 12/02/2019
Thank you for your wonderful review, Bruce. We can't tell you how thrilled we are that you...
and your family entrusted your daughter's wedding day to us. It's wonderful to learn that we exceeded all your expectations and that everyone had a great time. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us. We hope to see you again in the future for another memorable occasion!
Jaclyn E
5.0
11/17/2019
I got married at the Copley three weeks ago (10/26/19) and our day could not have been more magical. It seriously makes me want to cry thinking about how amazing Ashley was through out this whole process. We got so lucky with her!
Not only was Ashley so genuine, so nice, but she was extremely responsive, thorough and very detailed. There was not one question, call or email that was too small or too big for her. She made us feel like we were the #1 priority at all times.
On the day of the event, she was there for us every step of the way, making sure we had absolutely zero stress.
Overall, Ashley did a flawless job...start to finish! I highly recommend the Copley for a wedding venue and Ashley as your coordinator!!!
Alexandra B
5.0
11/02/2019
The Fairmont Copley Plaza and their amazing staff made our wedding weekend absolutely PERFECT in EVERY way!! Perfect setting for welcome drinks on Friday evening in the Oak, to getting ready & dressing in the St.James room, to cocktails in the Oval & Venetian rooms, to dinner and dancing in the ballroom, to the after party in the Oval & Venetian rooms, and up to the last person leaving the next day brunch on Sunday back in the Oval room. Alice Fay, Haley Lincoln, Sebastien & Israel and so many others of the Fairmont staff made it all possible and absolutely perfect!!! The whole staff was quick, helpful, accommodating, generous and full of kindness and hospitality, if we could do it all over again, we wouldn’t change a thing!!! 10/19/19 and the whole wedding weekend will forever be the most amazing weekend at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston!!
Vendor response 11/04/2019
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review, Alexandra. We are so appreciative that you gav...
e your trust to our staff to coordinate your perfect wedding day for you. Thank you for your kind words to Alice, Haley, Sebastien, Israel, and the rest of our Events team. We hope to see you again in the future for many other celebratory occasions!
Stefanie S
5.0
11/01/2019
Alice and Haley were the most helpful wedding coordinators!! They made everything absolutely perfect; even the little things Alice was there for. Helping me bustle my dress, grabbing my bouquet after I walked down the aisle, bringing all of our things up and down from our room, and ensuring we had enough to eat and drink always. They were so easy to work with throughout the entire process. They always had our best interest in mind. They knew how important that day was to us and you could tell it was just as important to them for it to go well.
Vendor response 11/04/2019
Thank you for your wonderful review, Stefanie! We are truly honored you trusted us with yo...
ur special day. Thank you for your kind compliments for Alice and Haley. They are amazing at their job and understand how best to take care of our bridal couples on their wedding day. Thank you again - we hope to see you again for many future celebratory occasions!
Ashley H
5.0
10/29/2019
Ashley and her whole team were incredible at bringing my vision to life down to every last detail. Everyone who came to my wedding said it was the best wedding they’d ever been to and that wouldn’t have been true if I hadn’t worked with Ashley. She was so attentive and helped to guide me along the whole process seamlessly and I am so grateful for her. It’s definitely the best place to have a wedding!
Vendor response 10/30/2019
Ashley H, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are thrilled we could h...
ave the honor of hosting your wedding day and are delighted to see that it was everything you had imagined and more. Thank you for taking the time to write your 5-star review for Ashley Kirouac, one of our superstar Wedding Specialists. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back in the future for any other celebratory occasions! Thank you again.
Shauna S
5.0
10/21/2019
The Fairmont Copley totally exceeded our expectations and was truly a dream come true. The venue was perfect, a fairy-tale. Both the food and service were amazing!! During our tasting, the chef completely customized our choices based on our preference.
Ashley Kirouac and Emily Lopez we rock stars the entire evening!!
Still reliving this evening - we can't thank you all enough!
- Shauna & Matt
Vendor response 11/01/2019
Shauna & Matt, thank you so much for your great feedback. We can't tell you how honored we...
are that you both trusted your special day to us and