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Fairmont Copley Plaza

4.9
(87)
best-of-weddings

138 St James Avenue, Boston, MA

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Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

A romantic landmark, our newly renovated, luxury hotel is located in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Whether you choose the palatial splendor of our Grand Ballroom, the opulence of the Oval Room or the elegant intimacy of the St. James Room, our wedding specialists are here to assist you in every way.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
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, Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Bar Rental, Food & Catering, Planning, Wedding Design, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2013 Best of Weddings Winner2012 Best of Weddings Winner2011 Best of Weddings Winner2007 Best of Weddings Winner

Fairmont Copley Plaza Reviews

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Reviewed On 6/06/2022 by Jackie O
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.
Reviewed On 8/05/2022 by Rishi W
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, f...
rom 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!
Reviewed On 7/19/2022 by Patrick C
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 wit...
h 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.
Reviewed On 6/03/2022 by Katherine S
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.
Reviewed On 3/16/2022 by Carissa C
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!
Reviewed On 12/17/2021 by Brian D
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 weddi...
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Reviewed On 11/22/2021 by Jocelyn G
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
Reviewed On 11/14/2021 by Jackie K
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!
Reviewed On 11/09/2021 by Kate S
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 w...
ith 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!
Reviewed On 10/17/2021 by Kellie B
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!!
Reviewed On 10/16/2021 by Taylor-Marie W
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!
Reviewed On 10/13/2021 by Stephanie W
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, creat...
ing 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!
Reviewed On 10/13/2021 by Jessica H
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.
Reviewed On 10/12/2021 by Jamie B
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 s...
tress 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!!!!
Reviewed On 10/12/2021 by Amanda M
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 o...
n 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!!
Reviewed On 8/16/2021 by Elicia W
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.
Reviewed On 12/16/2020 by Christopher H
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!
Response from the Vendor on 01/06/2021
Thank you for your wonderful review, Christopher. We are honored you chose to celebrate your 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 h...
ost your wedding and we hope to see you both again in the future. Until then, we wish you happiness and good health! Congratulations!
Reviewed On 11/23/2020 by Sidney L
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 ba...
nquet 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!
Response from the Vendor on 01/06/2021
Wow, thank you for your 5-star review, Sidney! We are so unbelievably thrilled that you chose 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 you...
r 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!
Reviewed On 10/27/2020 by Caroline K
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 comple...
tely 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!
Response from the Vendor on 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 i...
n which you celebrated your love! Please come back to see us again soon. Congratulations again!
Reviewed On 10/27/2020 by Irene L
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 ma...
ke sure things are in place. Thanks to Sal Alguilar for being our banquet manager. Delicious and beautifully plated food.
Response from the Vendor on 01/06/2021
Congratulations on your recent wedding, Irene! Thank you for choosing Fairmont Copley Plaza - 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, bo...
th rockstars on our events team. Congratulations again! We wish you a lifetime of happiness together.
Reviewed On 2/23/2020 by Alexandra H
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 c...
annot 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!
Response from the Vendor on 01/06/2021
Thank you for your amazing review, Alexandra! We are so honored you'd chosen Fairmont Copley 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 futu...
re for another visit. Until then, please be well and take care!
Reviewed On 11/30/2019 by Bruce C
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.!
Response from the Vendor on 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!
Reviewed On 11/17/2019 by Jaclyn E
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 w...
as 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!!!
Reviewed On 11/02/2019 by Alexandra B
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!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2019
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review, Alexandra. We are so appreciative that you gave 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 o...
f our Events team. We hope to see you again in the future for many other celebratory occasions!
Reviewed On 11/01/2019 by Stefanie S
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.
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2019
Thank you for your wonderful review, Stefanie! We are truly honored you trusted us with your 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!
Reviewed On 10/29/2019 by Ashley H
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!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
Ashley H, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are thrilled we could have 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 writ...
e 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.
Reviewed On 10/21/2019 by Shauna S
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 pre...
ference. Ashley Kirouac and Emily Lopez we rock stars the entire evening!! Still reliving this evening - we can't thank you all enough! - Shauna & Matt
Response from the Vendor on 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 we're thrilled that everything exceeded your expectations. Thank you for your kind words for Ashley ...
Kirouac, one of our amazing Wedding Specialists and Emily Lopez, one of our talented Banquets Managers. We'll be sure to pass them along. Congratulations and we hope to see you again for future special occasions!
Reviewed On 10/17/2019 by Christina C
My husband and I cannot even say this was the wedding of our dreams, because this wedding far exceeded anything we could have ever dreamed of. Ashley Kirouac and her amazing team made the most stressful time for most, the least stressful time f...
or us. Every step of the way she made sure everything and anything, as far as my needs and requests, were not only done down to a T, but then some! The food, the atmosphere was all incredible!! This wedding will be one that will be talked about for years to come with our families! Thank you Ashley and the incredible Fairmont team for helping our families create such beautiful memories!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2019
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Christina. We are honored you chose our hotel to host your wedding day and are thrilled we were able to exceed all of your expectations. Thank you also for your kind words for Ashley and the rest of ...
our events team! Congratulations and we hope to see you again in the future for many more celebratory occasions.
Reviewed On 10/11/2019 by Bridgette W
We had our Daughter Christina and her now husbands reception at the Fairmont Copley!!! Ashley Kirouic and her staff exceeded her expectation for her Dream Wedding on September 28.2019. I can't even express how AMAZING Ashley and her staff did l...
eaving no stone un turned in Creating the PERFECT Day for the both of them!!! The Ballroom was Gorgeous and the food was incredible!!!! Everyone raved at how BEAUTIFUL Everything was and they were all raving about the tater tot bar that we had at the end of the night!!! We are raising a glass to Ashley and her staff for going above and beyond for creating there Dream Wedding!!!! Thank You all sooooo much for working with us in creating there magical evening!!!! Hugs and Kisses to you all!!!! The Walkers and Colucciello's
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2019
Thank you for your wonderful review, Bridgette! We love hearing from our guests after the wedding is over and are so glad to learn we exceeded all your expectations for your daughter and son-in-law's wedding day. Thank you kindly for your feedb...
ack for Ashley and the rest of our Events staff. It was truly an honor to serve you and your guests and we hope that we'll have the opportunity to celebrate more special occasions with everyone. Until then, take care!
Reviewed On 10/07/2019 by James M
As father of the bride, I would give more than 5 stars if I could. Grand ballroom was amazing and stunning when decorated. Food - oyster raw bar/shrimp, entrees, sundae bar and late night cinnamon rolls exceeded all expectations. Staff was exce...
llent. Everyone was so accommodating and attention to detail was perfect. Still getting compliments 👍👍
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2019
Thank you for your 5-star review, James. Your words mean the world to us and we are so grateful you trusted your daughter's wedding day to Alice Fay, one of our wedding specialists, and the rest of our events team. Thank you again for your wond...
erful compliments. We hope to see you and your family again soon for more special occasions!
Reviewed On 9/30/2019 by Katherine Q
Our wedding at the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel was better than we could have ever imagined! Everything was wonderful. The venue is absolutely stunning and was the perfect place to host our loved ones for our wedding celebration. Our guests rave...
d about the appetizers at cocktail hour and their meals at the reception. Each step of the planning process with Alice and the rest of the Fairmont Copley staff was so easy and enjoyable. Even through the day the wedding coordinators took extra steps to make sure we enjoyed the day to the fullest. My husband and I were not able to attend cocktail hour so Alice prepared a plate of all the appetizers that we had picked out for the event and set it at our table at the reception so we could enjoy them once we sat down for dinner. Alice seemed to think of everything.. there were too many small details and personal touches to count! We would recommend this venue 100%.
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2019
Thank you for your wonderful review, Katherine. We're thrilled to hear that you were able to enjoy your wedding day to the fullest thanks to Alice and our team's efforts to provide you with exceptional and thoughtful service. Your kind words ar...
e deeply appreciated and have been shared with our entire staff. It was a true honor to serve as your wedding venue and we look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Thank you again!
Reviewed On 9/30/2019 by Shannon S
If you are lucky enough to get the chance to get married at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, DO NOT PASS IT UP! Every little detail of our weekend was PERFECT thanks to everyone involved at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. Ashley Kirouac (coordinator) ...
knocked it out of the park and I don't know what I would have done without her. She was so patient and quick in answering email upon email that I sent her throughout the process. She made sure every one of my guests was taken care of properly during their stay and went above and beyond to make sure I was happy and relaxed the entire weekend and didn't have to lift a finger or worry about anything. The top notch service started with Ashley, but certainly didn't end there... from the caterers, to the bartenders, to the receptionists, and the valet guys... we felt like royalty the entire weekend. The hotel itself is absolutely stunning and made for wonderful pictures. I was a little nervous that such a beautiful hotel would make for a stuffy reception, but it was exactly the opposite. The Oval Room was perfect for our reception of ~160 people and everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. I couldn't have dreamed of such a perfect wedding day and a big part of that is due to Fairmont Copley Plaza's outstanding service and stunning venue. Every couple who chooses Fairmont Copley Plaza will experience the same flawlessness on their wedding day, without a doubt!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2019
Thank you for your thoughtful review of your wedding experience, Shannon. It's wonderful to hear that Ashley and our events team took excellent care of you and provided you and your guests with the 5-star service we are known for. It was a true...
honor to serve as the venue for your special day and we thank you for choosing Fairmont Copley Plaza. We hope to see you again for another special occasion or just a leisurely visit!
Reviewed On 9/26/2019 by Deb B
We could not have been happier hosting a wedding at the Fairmont Copley Plaza and were SO FORTUNATE to work with Alice Fay. She and her associate Haley Lincoln are peerless. Every detail was handled with precision and with the utmost profession...
alism. Our expectations were exceeded in every way. The executive chef, banquet managers and their staffs ensured the food was delicious and the entire evening was flawless. The experience was so wonderful, the next wedding has been booked with Alice!”
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2019
Thank you for your wonderful and kind feedback regarding your recent wedding experience at Fairmont Copley Plaza, Deb. Alice and Haley are true rockstars in Boston's wedding industry and we are thrilled to hear how well they took care of you an...
d your guests. We're honored you and your family chose us to host the special day and look forward to hopefully welcoming you all back again in the future for more celebrations!
Reviewed On 9/26/2019 by Lori W
I can't say enough good things about our daughter and son-in-law's September wedding at the gorgeous Fairmont Copley Plaza. My husband and I were married there 34 years ago and our daughter chose to do the same. As I told the wedding speciali...
st at the Copley, our wedding was simply spectacular but our daughter’s wedding far exceeded even our highest expectations! The Copley's wedding specialist was amazing to work with. From the moment we first met with her, my husband and I were impressed with her professionalism, responsiveness, unbelievable attention to detail, and sincerity. We are so happy we chose the Copley again and have their entire wedding team to thank for a wedding that was perfect in every way.
Response from the Vendor on 09/27/2019
Many thanks for your wonderful review, Lori. We are thrilled we had the opportunity to welcome you and your husband back to Fairmont Copley Plaza and even more honored to serve as the venue for your daughter's wedding day. Your comments have be...
en shared with Alice, your wedding specialist, along with the rest of our banquets and events teams. It was wonderful to have you back with us and we hope to celebrate more special moments with you and your family again soon!
Reviewed On 9/25/2019 by Will H
I would highly recommend the Fairmont to anyone looking at this venue. The venue and hotel is stunning. We worked with Ashley Kirouac and she was fantastic to work with. She really made sure that everything on our day went flawless and was paid...
close attention to the small details.
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2019
Thank you kindly for your 5-star review, Will. We can't tell you how thrilled we are that you and your wife chose us to host your wedding day. It was such a pleasure to work with you and help make your wedding dreams come to life. Thank you aga...
in. We hope to see you both sometime in the near future for more celebratory occasions!
Reviewed On 9/25/2019 by Dori G
The Fairmont MORE THAN exceeded our expectations! We had a fairy tale wedding. The venue is incredible, elegant and stunning. There truly is no venue like this!! We worked with Ashley and she was incredible, and so attentive to our every need. ...
I would HIGHLY recommend a reception at the Fairmont. Our guests still rave about this venue! Choosing the Fairmont as our venue was the best decision we made!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2019
Dori, thank you so much for your great feedback regarding our staff and our service. It was our honor to host your wedding and we love learning that you would highly recommend us to future brides. Thank you also for your praise for Ashley, one ...
of our talented Catering Managers. We look forward to seeing you again in the future, hopefully for more celebratory occasions!
Reviewed On 9/15/2019 by Amanda M
Amazing!! We had our wedding reception at the Fairmont Copley in May 2019 and everything was perfect! We worked with Alice Fay as our wedding coordinator and she was outstanding!! She was so organized, responsive and was full of tips and sugg...
estions to make the day stress free and perfect. She thought of everything and was so easy to work with. We loved everything about the Fairmont: location, food, service and its just beautiful!! They made our day so special and we highly recommend the Fairmont (and especially Alice!)!
Response from the Vendor on 09/17/2019
Thank you for your 5-star review, Amanda. We are so glad you chose our venue to host your beautiful wedding day and appreciate your kind words about Alice. She is a pro through and through and we're thrilled she thought of everything to make yo...
ur day so special. It was a pleasure to serve you and your guests and we hope to see you again soon!
Reviewed On 9/07/2019 by Kathleen D
We had both our wedding welcome party and wedding brunch at the Fairmont Copley, in addition to blocking rooms. The staff at the Fairmont could not have been easier to work with. They ensured that both events ran smoothly and that we had ever...
ything we needed in the bridal suite the day of the wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 09/17/2019
Thank you for your wonderful review, Kathleen. We're delighted you included us in so many aspects of your wedding and are glad that we could take some of the stress away from your planning. It was a pleasure to serve you and we hope to see you ...
again soon!
Reviewed On 7/28/2019 by Sam P
My wife and I had the wedding of our dreams at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. The venue was beyond beautiful and the staff at the hotel treated us with care, attention, and respect. Our coordinator at the Fairmont, Ashley Kirouac, is probably the b...
est wedding/events manager in the state of Massachusetts. Her composure, positivity, intelligence, transparency, attention to detail, humor, kindness, and sense of design were critical to the success of our wedding. The event space, food, specialty cocktails, and accommodations were all top of the line. Many guests commented that the hotel's catering was the best food they had ever eaten at a wedding. The hotel staff were willing to customize almost everything to our liking and was very receptive to requests we had regarding changes to lighting/sound/etc the night of the wedding. Lastly, in addition to Ashley we want to give a shoutout to our banquet managers, Haley Russell & Emily Lopez, and all of the staff who made our wedding such a joyous success. The Fairmont receives my highest recommendation for any and all events.
Response from the Vendor on 09/17/2019
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Sam. We are so honored you chose Fairmont Copley Plaza to host your wedding day and appreciate the feedback you have provided. Our event planning team is filled with gems and we're delighted to hear that A...
shley, Haley, Emily, and the rest of our Banquets staff took excellent care of you and your guests. It was our pleasure to serve you and we appreciate your recommendation. We hope to see you again soon!
Reviewed On 7/04/2019 by Mark S
Ashley Kirouac was OUTSTANDING...and so was the rest of the team, Haley Russell & Leidy Duque (banquet managers) Shannon and Eric’s wedding reception was magnificent and it was executed flawlessly by the Fairmont Copley team! From the receptio...
n desk, to the concierge, to the doormen (especially Michael), to the bellmen, to housekeeping, to the chefs, to the waiters & waitresses, to the room set-up and preparation team, to the bartenders and to everyone who worked the wedding reception, they were all spectacular! But mostly, we want to thank Ashley. Her professionalism and attention to detail to make Shannon and Eric’s dream wedding come true was second to none. We can’t thank her enough for EVERYTHING she did to make it happen. Without her leading the charge, we’re not sure it could have come off looking so effortless and in such an elegant fashion. She truly has a special gift to make people feel and believe they are the most important people in the world when it comes to their special event…and that’s what she did for Shannon and Eric. Thank You - Thank You - Thank You!!! She is one in a million!
Response from the Vendor on 09/17/2019
Thank you for your review, Mark. We are so glad you enjoyed the wedding celebration and appreciate you taking the time to acknowledge our amazing staff who worked hard to make sure Shannon and Eric's special day was perfect. It was a pleasure t...
o serve you and your guests and we hope to see you again soon!
Reviewed On 10/27/2018 by Lori L
We had the most amazing wedding! The venue is beautiful, very old Boston. The staff at the Fairmont Copley Plaza are top notch. Our guests are still raving about wedding!
Reviewed On 10/07/2018 by Ankita D
Our wedding at the Fairmont Copley was absolutely amazing. We used the St. James Room, Venetian & Oval Room, and the Grand Ballroom for the entire weekend. The actual venue can speak for itself as it's breathtaking but Alice Fay was hands down ...
the best woman and coordinator of the weekend. She made sure everything was perfect and that every detail was captured. She is always so prompt with email responses and always makes you feel so special. We had multiple people tell us how amazing the plated dinner was and saying that it was the best plated chicken they have ever had at a wedding. If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't change anything. The Fairmont was definitely the best decision. The food, service and the rooms were fabulous and made our wedding weekend perfect.
Reviewed On 9/24/2018 by Lindsay L
The Fairmont was an incredible venue, and our coordinator, Lyndsay Picciano made our experience 1000000x better! She was fabulous, so fun to work with and paid attention to absolutely every detail. We had the absolute best time and are so grat...
eful that we had our wedding at the Fairmont!
Reviewed On 8/08/2018 by Amanda E
We had our wedding here this past weekend and it was OUTSTANDING! Alice Fay did the most amazing job helping us coordinate everything. I couldnt be happier with how everything went. The food, the service, the rooms, the atmosphere. Everyone was...
absolutely blown away. You should absolutely have your wedding here if you are considering it. You will look back on your pictures and see the most timeless venue. A+ service. No one has ever seen anything quite like it. It is a bang for your buck. You will absolutely be blown away. Thank you to Alice Fay and the rest of the Fairmont staff for giving us the most spectactular wedding!!!!! You all made our day so special for us and every single one of our guests.
Reviewed On 7/19/2018 by Rory C
It has been over a year since our wedding at the Fairmont Copley and I am still overwhelmed by how incredible the entire day was. Even though they hold weddings regularly, they have a way of making you feel like you are the only ones that matte...
r and that your day is just as important to them as it is to you. We worked directly with Alicia Lapriore and I can't say enough about how phenomenal she was. My husband and I have been in a couple of weddings since our own and it's made us realize even more so how truly lucky we were to have Alicia. Not once did my husband and I feel the stress that many couples feel on their wedding day; and that was in large part due to Alicia. She thought of everything and made our day better than we could have ever imagined. One of the first things I said to my husband the day after our wedding was, "I am going to miss emailing with Alicia". She is an absolute gem to work with and the Fairmont is lucky to have her.
Reviewed On 6/06/2018 by Jennifer V
My May 5 wedding was a fairytale! Alice Fay was our coordinator and every last detail was perfect. The food and drinks were exquisite and the service was top notch. Alice is amazing at her job and knows how to make the day flawless. The grand b...
allroom is every little girls dream come true. We are still getting compliments and most will say “it is the best wedding they have ever been to.”
Reviewed On 4/02/2018 by Melissa S
Alice Fay and the Fairmont Copley are truly the best of the best! Alice made the wedding planning process stress free, fun and smooth sailing, always going above and beyond. Whenever we needed something or had a question, she always was super ...
responsive and quick. She is amazing and insanely talented at what she does. The Grand Ballroom is absolutely breathtaking and every detail from the food, to the service, to the drinks were top notch. The entire weekend was perfect and this is a true testament to the class and professionalism of the Fairmont staff. We continue to receive endless compliments on our wedding weekend. Thank you so much again and we highly recommend the Fairmont Copley!
Reviewed On 3/23/2018 by Jacqueline C
Getting married at the Fairmont Copley was like being in a fairy tale! Our guests couldn't stop gushing about how incredible the space was! We had our ceremony and reception in the Oval Room and our cocktail hour in the Venetian Room. We lov...
ed the speakeasy bar in the Venetian and the beautiful blue colors of the Oval. The hotel lobby and hallways are also so opulent that we took all of our first look/portraits there. Our coordinator was Alicia LaPriore, who was wonderful to work with. She has a very calm approach that put all of us at ease during the planning process. We also loved the hotel rooms - each one is different, with features like fireplaces (non-working). The bridal suite was a dream and perfect for getting ready with the bridal party!
Reviewed On 2/13/2018 by jennifer F
Alice our coordinator was amazing! and SO flexible with menu choices and swaps and advice. Food was amazing. Apps were amazing. Staff was so amazing! There is nothing I can say negatively about the Copley. Everyone was so nice, accommodating, ...
professional, and just so great. Alice was the best person of contact!!! She really helped guide us through the evening and made sure the night was set up for success. The space is also just gorgeous. Wouldn’t change anything!! Everyone loved loved loved the food!!! And did I mention flexible with the menu?! Planning everything with Alice was a joy!!!
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Courtney G
The biggest source of stress on our wedding day was our wedding coordinator at the Fairmont Copley. We had our wedding in October and our coordinator was Alicia LaPriore. We had been told that we could entrust the Fairmont and our coordinator w...
ith ensuring that the day went smoothly, and when the day actually came, that could not have been farther from the truth. When we reflect on our wedding, we think of both the positives and the unfortunate negatives: The Positives: The hotel is beautiful. The chandeliers and hotel décor made for great wedding pictures, and when combined with the hard work from our florist and uplighting specialist, our jaws dropped when we entered the ballroom for the first time. The food was incredible and we had multiple guests tell us it was the best steak they’ve ever had. The food and drink service during our reception were top notch; every guest was served within five minutes, and our own personal attendant made sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. The help and attention that we received from these individuals (without our needing to ask for it) made the latter part of the night run smoothly and put us at ease. The Concerning Negatives: Our coordinator at the Fairmont left more to be desired - • There was a general lack of communication throughout. Our wedding coordinator took no initiative to proactively reach out or inform us of details without our specifically asking the question (in some instances, multiple times before receiving an answer). • Lacked attention to detail and didn't know our ceremony start time ON THE WEEK OF OUR WEDDING. 120 chairs were set up for 157 guests. My now-husband is the one that noticed this before our ceremony, and our florist had to hunt down someone to bring in extra chairs. This caused chaos for our guests at seating time, as they were told that they could not enter the room, and, as a result, had nowhere to go • We had asked multiple times whether a Fairmont representative would direct guests into and out of the ceremony, cocktail hour & reception rooms, or whether our ushers should do so. We had been assured that our wedding coordinator would handle this directly. On the day of our wedding, our guests were left confused as to where to go, as our wedding coordinator was nowhere to be found. • I had told our wedding coordinator in advance that a handicapped would need a wheelchair and access to the handicap lift onsite. No one provided us with a wheelchair or directed us where to find one. When a wheelchair was finally provided, we were unable to operate the handicap lift, as our coordinator was, again, unavailable. • While on our honeymoon, we received a final bill (which we were not expecting, as we had settled the "final" total the week of the wedding and were told that only incidentals for guest parking would be accrued at that point), that was over $2,000 over what we were lead to expect to pay. There was no explanation as to why this differed from the final cost figures that we had been provided. I replied to our coordinator that I would take a look at the bill upon our return from our honeymoon, only to find that my card was charged that same day without my authorization. What we've taken away from this experience, and our advice to other couples, is that when you are selecting a venue, the wedding coordinator is just as important as the aesthetics of the building itself.
Reviewed On 9/08/2017 by Nicky M
The Grand Ballroom at the Fairmont Copley is something straight out of a Fairytale! It was a dream come true to be able to have our wedding here. Alice, our Coordinator, was AMAZING. She is so incredibly talented and loves what she does (and i...
t shows!). She went above and beyond to make sure all our needs were met! The food was amazing too. Our guests said it was one of the best wedding meals they had ever had. We couldn't be happier with how everything went.
Reviewed On 8/26/2017 by Jo L
Having our wedding reception at the Fairmont Copley was a dream come true! The Venetian and Oval Rooms were perfect for our guest size of around 150, and allowed us to transition our cocktail hour into the reception. The inside of the hotel is ...
simply breathtaking and filled with mirrors, chandeliers, and gold interior decorating, which made for the perfect backdrop for our photos. Alice Fay was our coordinator, and she deserves the highest praise! She is very prompt with emails and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide the planning process. She truly enjoys what she does and it shows! The food at both our tasting and the reception was absolutely delicious - our guests raved about the oyster bar and the lobster salad in particular. The staff made us feel like royalty on our special day and we could not be happier!
Reviewed On 11/13/2016 by Jessica Z
We got married at the Fairmont Copley in the grand ballroom this past October, and I wish I could give them 10 stars! Everything was PERFECT from the early planning stages up to the entire wedding weekend. The venue was just magical and the sta...
ff truly made us feel like royalty. Alice Fay was our coordinator, and I have her to thank for making the wedding of our dreams a reality. Alice was available every step of the way! I was a very indecisive bride and also faced with the challenge of planning the wedding from the midwest, where my husband and I live...Alice went above and beyond to offer her help and advice with literally everything from the menu selection, decor & room set up, to helping me find a new hair stylist when mine backed out THREE weeks before the wedding! She was incredibly professional and just an overall pleasure to work with. It there is one person you want on your team through the whole process of planning and on the big day itself, it's her. She's become a friend and I hope to keep in touch :) Our guests STILL can't stop talking about what an amazing wedding it was. And the food! Everyone agreed that the food was delicious and by far the best meal they have ever had at a wedding. So good, that Jeff and I made a point to eat our whole meal before making our rounds to chat with our guests. I could go on and on about how happy I was with just everything, but instead I'll close with this- As cliche as it sounds...if you envision your wedding to be a "magical fairytail" like I did - the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel is the place to make it happen. The Fairmont gave us the perfect start to our happily ever after....
Reviewed On 10/09/2016 by Shawana R
We hosted our Daughters wedding at this venue. Our expectations and those of our Daughter and Son in law far surpassed. We have always enjoyed our time at the Fairmont and wanted to be certain that our Daughter's special day would be one of j...
oy and wonderful memories. Alice was by far one of the easiest people to work with. She was diligent, attentive to detail and thoughtful in her execution of everything. The service was truly "white glove", the food exceptional, the ambience spectacular. Our guests continue to share with us the wonderful experience. Most importantly, we were able to host a wedding our Daughter always dreamed her day would be. Thank you to all from the Doormen, the porters, the Bartenders, the Waiters and Waitresses. Each one of you made this special day one we will all remember . Your attention to detail and your five star service to all our guests made the difference, Would recommend this venue and Alice
Reviewed On 10/06/2016 by Kimberly P
Our wedding was an absolute dream because of how beautiful the Fairmont Copley Plaza is. We got married in the Grand Ballroom on Labor Day Weekend and it was the most perfect night. I can't thank Alicia enough for all of her hard work and coo...
rdination and for making our wedding so wonderful. She was responsive and so helpful throughout the entire planning process, answering all of our questions and recommending vendors to us who were so pleased with. Not only was the Fairmont (and Alicia and Sarah) so accommodating to me and my husband for our wedding, but they were also so wonderful to our parents and made them feel at ease and confident that they were in good hands. Alicia helped with the entire weekend - planning all of the day of events (bridal suite, grooms room, etc.), the cocktail hour in the Oval Room, reception and even the day-after brunch. She also worked wonderfully alongside all of our external vendors who were there that day. I am so thankful for all of her assistance and know we made the best decisions selecting the Fairmont for our wedding reception. Our guests are still talking about how elegant and beautiful the Ballroom was the night of the wedding!
Reviewed On 9/06/2016 by Jo L
My daughter's wedding was held recently at the Fairmont Copley Plaza and it was perfect in every way! From the day we reserved the date until we left after the post-wedding brunch, it was a dream come true. Working with Alicia and Sarah was e...
ffortless and wonderful . They are truly remarkable at their jobs. We had functions in the Grand Ballroom, the Oval Room and Venetian Room which are all magnificent. All our guests commented on the elegance of the hotel and efficiency and friendliness of the Fairmont staff. I highly recommend booking your wedding at this gorgeous hotel which is situated in a beautiful part of Boston. It was a magical evening my family and I will never forget!
Reviewed On 8/24/2016 by Jules L
1st Class all the way. We had our wedding and ceremony in the St. James, Copley, and Singleton Rooms. We worked with Alice at the Fairmont. She was super sweet and available to help us plan. We loved the elegant rooms and the complete organizat...
ion of our wedding. Julie Bees
Reviewed On 8/19/2016 by Diana C
We had our wedding reception in the Oval Room at the Fairmont. Tracey was my wedding planner and took our special day to another level. Everything was flawless the day of and she gave us everything we ever wanted and more. She and the Fairmo...
nt created our dream wedding and I am so thankful to have gotten to work with her!
Reviewed On 5/30/2016 by Molly M
Alicia Lapriore and the entire team at the Fairmont Copley Plaza truly made our wedding dreams come true! We held our reception in the Grand Ballroom and could not have been more pleased with the event from start to finish. Alicia is a true p...
rofessional and made the planning process extremely easy, providing guidance with vendors, answering our (many!) questions in a timely manner, and giving us confidence that the night of the big event would be handled seamlessly as well (and it was!). Our guests have since raved about the exquisite venue, and our parents in particular have commented on how impressed they were with Alicia and the Fairmont team. Everything was first class from this venue, and we highly recommend it for couples looking for an elegant wedding in the heart of Boston!
Reviewed On 1/20/2016 by Jill W
My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Fairmont Copley on 12/31/15 and could not be happier with our venue choice! The beauty of the hotel speaks for itself but what truly won us over was the staff. Everyone from the doorman to manag...
ement was so welcoming and accommodating. Our wedding coordinator, Lyndsay P. was incredible. She worked with my husband and I to customize our entire day (timeline, menu, decor, etc.) to fit exactly what we were looking for. Her attention to detail, helpful recommendations and overall excitement and professionalism made our wedding planning process so much easier for Brian and I. Lyndsay, we can not thank you enough!
Reviewed On 12/10/2015 by Courtney C
We had our wedding at the Fairmont on 10/24/15 and it was everything I dreamed of. I worked directly with Alicia Lapriore and she was AMAZING! The night ran so smoothly and she was super organized and attentive. The entire staff was so professi...
onal, helpful, and classy- it was just the perfect night! Highly recommend if you want your princess wedding! The Oval and Venetian rooms were beautiful.
Reviewed On 7/05/2015 by Caroline B
The Fairmont Copley Plaza was a beautiful venue for my wedding reception. Erica went above and beyond to work with us on our menu and signature cocktails, and many guests commented on how delicious the food was. The Venetian Room and Oval Room ...
were gorgeous spaces, and it was great to have the two locations to be able to transition from cocktail hour to the dinner reception. The Copley was very accommodating with all of our requests, including bringing in a taco stand as our late-night snack. We're very happy we chose the Fairmont Copley Plaza as our venue!
Response from the Vendor on 01/21/2016
Hello, thank you for your fabulous review and congratulations on your wedding! We are happy to hear that from cocktail hour, to ceremony and reception your day was fabulous and just what you had always dreamed of. We will be sure to pass along ...
the kind words to our team. Thank you again for your review, we hope to welcome you back soon. We are thinking an anniversary party with a taco stand is in order!
Reviewed On 12/26/2014 by Kayla M
I got married in the ballroom at the Fairmont Copley on October 18, 2014 and it was the wedding of our dreams! This venue if truly amazing along with the staff, food and quality of service! Tracey Gavin was able to answer all of our questions a...
nd provide the best service every day up until the wedding and especially on the day of! I loved how Tracey made us feel like our wedding was the most important and always available to offer her advice. There is not one thing I would change from our wedding day. Beautiful venue and great service!
Reviewed On 12/03/2014 by Natalie M
I had my wedding reception in the Oval and Venetian Rooms of the Fairmont Copley Plaza this past October. I could not have asked for a better or more perfect experience. Every part of the planning process was fun and easy and much of this was b...
ecause we were blessed with working with Tracey Gavin. Tracey is a pro and took care of everything! Not only is this such a beautiful venue, but the food was outstanding! Our guests are still commenting on the amazing time they had at our wedding and how beautiful everything was. The bridal suite was also superb and was spacious enough for everyone to get ready in before heading to the church. The Fairmont is amazing and I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about getting married there.
Reviewed On 11/22/2014 by maggie w
The fairmont copley hotel was a beautiful hotel from the lobby to the function rooms. The front desk was friendly and the bell boy personal extremely helpful!!! The wedding suite was beautiful, slightly cold bathrooms w/ marble floors. The fo...
od was devine!!! I recently had a wedding there in the oval and venetian rooms which i absolutely loved MY WEDDING. Unfortunately, I did not have the best experience with the wedding planning team. Their Communication and Organization was a HUGE challenge for my wedding planner the rehearsal night. There were numerous mistakes made with my billing that they kept changing repeatedly through email, which I was not checking at the time because I was literally dressing for my rehearsal. When presented with final billing paperwork to sign after rehearsal, she could not explain the increased charges to the bill. The total numbers were not adding up to the previous amount that we had agreed upon in previous discussion. We ended up having to get management involved as our wedding planner had stormed off after we had questioned her on the billing discrepancys. When management was finally able to be contacted, she was extremely helpful and resolved the issues quickly. Unfortunately, this added a great deal of stress right before our rehearsal dinner. The following wedding morning, we found that 2 of my tall flower pieces and wedding toasting champagne flutes were missing which we addressed with the front desk- We were told someone would be in touch with us. 2 days had past and no one was following up with me, leading me having to call the hotel several times to try and get in touch with the wedding planning team/clean up. With a hotel of such stature and caliber, you would think a simple issue like this would have been handled swiftly and easily. Unfortunately it turned out to be a headache, and the last thing you want to deal with the day after your wedding while being emotionally drained and exhausted is trying to communicate with a non responsive staff just to find out what happened to your wedding flutes. Hopefully this is a situation that the wedding planning team can learn from to prevent for future weddings as it was Not fun to go through right before your wedding.
Reviewed On 6/20/2014 by Jenna M
My husband and I visited Fairmont Copley Plaza last summer while searching for a wedding venue. It had been one of the first places we went to visit, we fell in love at first site, and booked it shortly after. I loved the vintage/glamour that...
the entire hotel displayed, and he loved how grand and spacious it was. We met with Tracey and she was extremely helpful, from start to finish. I have dietary limitations due to celiac disease and the staff was truly spectacular in ensuring that I ate gluten free, not only at the wedding, but also at the tasting. Speaking of the tasting, this process was amazing - in all the wedding hype you occasionally forget to relax and enjoy the process, but it was impossible not to enjoy the tasting, we were treated like kings and queens for the day, I will never forget it. We are Italian/Americans, so good food is very important to any successful event with our families, and we were not let down, the steak and scallops were both melt in your mouth delicious. Our wedding was in the end of May, and a month later we are still getting compliments from guests about how stunning the hotel was, how attentive the staff was, and how delicious the food was. We held our cocktail hour in the Oval room and a friend of ours played piano while guests mingled. The room adjacent to the Grand Ballroom was reserved for the wedding party to enjoy cocktail hour on our own. The Grand Ballroom literally made my mouth hit the floor when we took a sneak peak before the guests entered, the photographer caught this expression, so I was able to see later that my husband's expression mirrored mine. We had 215 guests and it was perfect size, though it could have held many more guests if needed. The morning after, we held a brunch in the St James room, and it was just as perfect as every other detail of the entire weekend. If you are fortunate enough to find Fairmont Copley Plaza on your possible wedding venue list, you should know that its not just beautiful, it is truly the whole package. I hope that all other brides find their day to be as fairytale perfect as ours was, and I know you will not be disappointed with Fairmont Copley Plaza.
Reviewed On 7/31/2013 by Mary H
The Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel fulfilled every one of my dreams for my special day. As an out of town bride with a stressful job, Alice Fay and Sarah Rubin assisted me through the planning process so no stone was left unturned... It truly was ...
the fairy tale wedding I always wanted, but never thought possible.
Reviewed On 6/28/2013 by Rebecca B
Initially it was somewhat difficult to get in touch with the right people at this venue. However, they came through in the end -- helping us iron out every detail and being very flexible. That the place itself is gorgeous goes without saying --...
there was never the feeling of being lost in a big hotel.
Reviewed On 11/16/2012 by Jamie V
I got married at the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel on Saturday, October 27, 2012. It was such an amazing and magical experience! Erica is the perfect person to assist in any wedding at the Fairmont! From the beginning of the wedding planning t...
o the day of the big event, Erica was very responsive and helpful. From ideas on how to setup the room for ceremony & reception to locating our favorite wines for the reception, she is outstanding! The Fairmont was the perfect setting for our wedding with its older infrastructure reminding us of how old the city of Boston, and the hotel, really is...with a modern update (newly renovated). There is so much history in this particular Fairmont and it is just gorgeous! Wish I could do it all over again!
Reviewed On 9/16/2012 by Deborah G
The Fiarmont Copley is an amazing place for a wedding. Their experience and professionalism definitely showcases itself. The food was amazing and my every need was tended to. They helped make it a perfect occasion for all to remember.
Reviewed On 5/08/2012 by Liza G
We loved the fairmont copley - the grand ballroom is like no place else in Boston. It is truly magical. We got so many compliments on the space, the food and the service. The only negative is that the guest rooms are pricey and you can only ...
book a certain number at a wedding rate.
Reviewed On 1/17/2012 by Julianne S
gorgeous venue and amazing staff. wonderful wedding planner Alice Fay.
Reviewed On 8/23/2011 by Courtney H
I had the most unbelievable service at the Fairmont Coplay Plaza. I had my ceremony and reception in the Oval Room and every need was met. I could'nt have asked for a better wedding venue. Yes, it may be a tad more expensive than other hotels i...
n Boston, but it is worth every penny for the quality and attention to detail. Tracey is an amazing wedding coordinator!
Reviewed On 6/02/2011 by Lucrecia B
I found my fairytale ballroom at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. The Grand Ballroom is an amazing venue and made me feel like a true princess. Alice and her catering staff were superb and attended to our every need. The wait staff went above and bey...
ond to ensure that our guests were content all night.
Reviewed On 5/26/2011 by Jennifer G
I absolutely loved having my wedding at the Fairmont. My fiance (now husband) and I were looking for a place with stellar food in a romantic and elegant setting, and we got all that and much more at this hotel. They took care of everything for ...
us, and we felt totally free to enjoy our evening. We were in the St. James wing, and therefore had an entire corner of the beautiful historic hotel to ourselves. The staff were courteous and friendly, and the catering manager and executive chef were even more helpful than I could have ever imagined--it was almost like having a wedding assistant or planner. The night of the wedding, someone was always on hand in order to coordinate logistics, and the food was delicious. My guests are still telling me almost a month after about how wonderful the food was. I highly and unequivocally recommend this hotel.
Reviewed On 12/08/2010 by michael s
My fiance was looking for a beautiful venue with lots of sparkle & great food. That's what you get at the fairmont & more.
Reviewed On 12/02/2010 by Kerrie R
The Fairmont Copley exceeded my expectation of what my wedding would be. They made sure everything down to the tiniest details were perfect! The food was delicious and the wedding coordinator, Alice Fay was FANTASTIC!!
Reviewed On 9/14/2010 by Debbie B
I got married in the St James Room at the Copley, and it came with the two adjoining rooms, one of which was our dance floor, and the other was the bar. I could not have been happier. The Copley is absolutely stunning. The staff is helpful, ...
in particular Amanda Dunker and Sarah Rubin. Amanda is absolutely the best. We ended up going outside since the weather was glorious and took pictures in Copley Square. And believe it or not, the wedding was totally affordable - but you wouldn't know it from the pictures!
Reviewed On 8/31/2010 by Lisa H
I worked with Tracey Gavin and she made the whole process a lot less stressful and put up with my millions of questions leading up to the big day. The venue was stunning and I couldn't have asked for more.
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Katie C
The rooms we chose were stunningly beautiful and the staff was so professional. I would definitely do it there again in a heartbeat.;make sure that you know about the valet parking and what time it ends at. My wedding went until 11:30, but mo...
st of my guests left before 11 because valet parking ended at that time and no one told us that before hand.
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Kate R
Decor food service location.
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Stephanie G
LOCATION, AMBIANCE, ELEGANCE
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Kathleen M
Working with the wedding coordinator was probably the best part. My wedding was canceled 9 days before the wedding and the coordinator was kind and helpful in returning what she could above the minimum and then putting together a dinner for my...
family and friends so that the money would not be lost. I think the knowledge from planning a wedding is great for vendors but canceling gives you a much better idea of the kind of people you are dealing with some were fantastic and others were not as good to deal with.
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Rita S
The ballroom was absolutely breathtaking - this is the main reason why I booked this venue. Also I new from the very beginning I could trust the staff. They were experienced and I never stressed once.
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Lori N
The Grand Ballroom takes your breath away. It is a beautiful room and the entire staff was so professional.
Reviewed On 9/22/2008 by ANDREW C
The hotel was beautiful in a grand classical way and our reception was very elegant. The food was great.;The wedding coordinator was very responsive until we signed the contract. Once the down payment was given she stopped returning calls an...
d emails which made planning the menu and getting information next to impossible. We don't think she was a bad coordinator we just think she was overworked but it made the planning experience very stressful. Luckily 2 weeks before the wedding she finally turned her attention to us and got every done and the reception itself went off without a hitch.
Reviewed On 9/15/2007 by Laurie D
The ballroom has balconies and stairs that reminded me of a castle's ballroom. It made me feel like a princess.

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