Fruitlands Museum

Fruitlands Museum is the PERFECT wedding venue, if you are looking for somewhere with breathtaking scenery, the best food, and for an organized wedding from start to finish! If you are looking for a wedding venue, I cannot recommended visiting Fruitlands Museum enough!!

The Fruitlands Museum was the most perfect venue for us. We had a medium-large sized wedding with 150 guests. The spaces were perfect to accomodate our crew: from the ceremony on the lawn to the reception under the tent. The tented reception was complete with space for our 6-member band and dance floor. We also got super lucky with weather (it was pretty perfect) but even in the rain it would have been gorgeous)! Food was great, drinks were great, and the staff above all were so kind, attentive, and organized. A note for our coordinator, Laura. Since I did not use a personal event planner, I was so lucky to have Laura be our Sales Director for the event. Laura is both organized and flexible and was able to accomodate even our quirkiest of requests. Many thanks to Laura and the Fireside Catering team!!!

We loved Laura and Fruitlands!! She was a great contact! Although we wanted to do more decorative things than most people, she was open to working with us on how to get everything done!! The event was gorgeous and everyone had a great time!!

We fell in love with the venue when we drove onto the property. The views are stunning no matter what season! We imagined having our ceremony on the grassy knoll but weather intervened and instead we had an absolutely magical ceremony under the tent amidst the rains, thunder and lightening! Laura Blessington, Sales Director and Wedding Coordinator Aficionado for Fruitlands Museum was so lovely to work with as she is attentive, warm and informative and fun! The food (Fireside Catering) was exactly as we hoped - delicious - and our guests concurred! Would definitely recommend getting married (or having any event really) at Fruitlands Museum!

Laura and the entire staff at Fruitlands and Fireside Catering were incredible to work with. Leading up to our wedding, we were met with flexibility, professionalism, and an easygoing attitude that made the whole wedding planning process incredibly seamless. It's hard to imagine going through it without them! My husband and I got married on one of the few rainy days in May. Laura and her staff made sure the rain plan went off without any issue and you would've thought that that was the original plan all along. Many may choose to get married at Fruitlands for its outdoor scenery, but we were able to have an a stunningly beautiful and perfect wedding day while still staying dry. Our guests have not stopped singing the praises of our rainy day wedding since the date. Don't let the possibility of rainy weather deter you from choosing to get married here! The food was incredible and our guests were very impressed with the options and details to each course. The burrata bar was an especially big hit for guests of all ages and people are still talking about it. Many people say that they were unable to eat on their wedding day due to the business and feeling overwhelmed throughout the day - but the food was so good my husband and I couldn't say no! I could not imagine getting married at any other venue, and a large part of that is because of Laura and her entire staff. I highly recommend you choose to get married at the Fruitlands Museum!!

I had my wedding here this past weekend. Everything was absolutely incredible. The event coordinator Laura was the most helpful and organized. She was incredible to work with. The food and space was amazing. I could not recommend this venue more.

Best wedding venue ever! We got married at the Fruitlands in September 2022 and could not have asked for a better venue and staff. Laura was incredibly organized, communicative and made sure everything went off without a hitch and took care of it all so that we did not have to worry about anything and could just enjoy the day. The view and the ceremony site is gorgeous and all of the staff is extremely friendly and helpful

Our Fruitlands wedding was wonderful! The staff was excellent and Laura was amazing throughout the entire planning process as well as being so helpful to guide us through the entire wedding day in person. She was so organized and eased all our small worries leading up to the day. Everything was seamless and we lucked out with the most beautiful sunset the night of which is amazing with the views on the hill.

This venue was the absolute best! We loved the view, the space and the staff was super professional and helpful. We would highly recommend the Fruitlands Museum!

Every parent wants to see their child's dream come true. To be witness to the wedding dream unfolding in real time was one of the most joyful days of my life. Fruitland's fairy tale, naturalist setting was the panoramic backdrop to the wedding tent, filled with adorned beauty everywhere. The tables were beautifully set, with centerpieces created by the team at the "Rose of Sharon at Blossom Hill" in Dunstable. Every lovely flower and attractive piece created for the bouquets had a part of the bride's sentiment in them! The food, created and served by Fireside Catering is still being raved about by our guests. Everything was artful to the eye scrumptious to the taste. The service staff was exceptional, serving flawlessly and pleasantly ready to deliver upon any request. Three names to give the highest accolades to are Laura Blessington and team, (event planner, sales director, hospitality coordinator and composed- tranquility coach), DJ Dave Riley, (had all guests, movin', groovin' and laughin' to a great selection of music with his witty words and engaging personality) and Dan Aguirre and team(photographers, whos photos capture not only the beauty of the scenery, but the beauty of the guests in every shot). Their photos are truly artfully divine and they are forever immortal treasures. Thank you to everyone who helped turn an ordinary early morning into an extraordinary, dream fulfilled day!

We got married a few days ago at the Fruitlands and it was THE most beautiful and perfect day. Thank you to Laura, Sean, Angie and all of the staff working behind the scenes. They helped make our day feel incredibly special. Laura worked with us throughout the entire wedding planning process and made sure that we were happy on our wedding day. She was very organized and coordinated our ceremony beautifully. Angie, if you're reading this– thank you for making sure we got our favorite cocktail, apps, our entrees, and a to-go box full of desserts to take home... you certainly took care of us and we appreciate you. We and all of the guests were amazed by how beautiful this space was. The Fruitlands Museum was the first venue we checked out during the early stages of planning and we kept going back to it... we're SO happy we did!

We loved getting married at Fruitlands! The venue has beautiful views but also an amazing catering company in Fireside. So many of our guests told us that they had never had better food at a wedding or been more impressed with a wedding venue. Fruitlands was communicative and had an excellent rain plan for our wedding. Even though it poured through the dance party at our reception, you would never have known, because the tent kept things dry and warm, and the staff blocked off any areas that got damp. Our wedding went smoothly, and the staff helped us make sure things ran on time and without any issues. What an amazing place to get married.

Truly our dream venue. Everything about Fruitlands is magical! If you’re looking for an outdoor venue with a historical feel, then it is perfect. Fireside catering is the sole company and they are amazing! Great service and food.

A beautiful setting, fantastic food, elegant and efficient service, and attentive, detailed attention to coordinating vendors and making sure the wedding runs smoothly--what more could one ask? Elderly attendees pronounced it "the best wedding ever," and young guests had a lot of fun.

We planned a small micro Covid (30 people at first) wedding not knowing what was going to happen; my parents were members of the Trustees of the Reservations in Massachusetts, so I gave them a call and I was referred to Fruitlands Museum after going through a few options. Kat our contact - the Sales Director for Fireside Catering | Fruitlands Museum | The Barn at Gibbet Hill was amazing and made the process as seamless as possible (I did not have a wedding planner). I saw the venue in the dead of winter and booked it for June 4th, 2021. Michelle, our day of contact was outstanding in getting things set up and keeping the day running smoothly, whilst I was in makeup and essentially partying (I had a great time). It was a wonderful venue, the food was phenomenal and despite some small glitches here and there the wedding went off so extremely smoothly thanks in part to the staff at Fruitlands Museum. The location is beautiful - overseeing mountains in Massachusetts and NH. Our 40 person wedding (it grew by 10) was not what I entirely imagined at first, but what it did become was absolutely perfect.

Our original wedding venue shut down due to COVID-19. With less than 6 weeks before our wedding date, we booked a micro wedding with Fruitlands. From that moment on, everything seemed possible. The venue is truly gorgeous with incredible foliage in the fall, stunning elevated views (you can see Mount Monadnock in the distance), epic sunset and a beautiful tent complete with elegant lighting. We got stunning wedding photos and our guests also loved getting amazing photos with the foliage and the incredible sunset too. Tim and the staff at Fireside catering were fantastic, they did a really great job of ensuring the safety of our micro wedding. We were nervous about having a wedding during the pandemic, but us and our guests felt very safe and comfortable with everything the staff did to ensure everyone's safety. Tim was super helpful with all the planning leading up to the wedding and on the day of went above and beyond to make our wedding run smoothly. We loved everything about our wedding and had the best experience at Fruitlands.

We could not have picked a better venue for our wedding than Fruitlands! As the last wedding of their season (10/26/19) we were a little worried that the staff might have been a bit fatigued to work our event after staffing so many other weddings, but we were completely proved wrong! There are really just so many great things about Fruitlands, so I'll try to limit it to just a few... - Tim is AMAZING. Seriously, he made the whole planning process so smooth by keeping us organized with all of the necessary decisions, offering his very experienced opinion when we asked, and always being available and responsive when things came up. Even the day before our wedding we had a few last-minute issues, but Tim figured everything out behind the scenes and the reception was executed flawlessly. Really the whole staff at Fruitlands are incredible, and they made us feel like our wedding was the first wedding of the season for them, based on their hospitality and attention to details. - The beauty of the venue - I mean COME ON it's gorgeous! We were insanely lucky because the weather gods behaved on our day and we were able to have our ceremony outside, with a beautiful sunset and fall foliage as our backdrop :) Even the inside option is pretty- the clear siding of the tent allows you to see the amazing views. - The food is delicious! Fireside Catering does not disappoint, and each of their dishes are the highest quality (without being too fancy/pretentious). We also visited the restaurants that are part of the same restaurant group, Gibbet Hill and the Bancroft, you know for "research," and found they were all fantastic. One drawback of the venue: - If you go with Fruitlands, you will need to keep in mind that you won't be able to host other weekend events on the property (due to it being a public museum and because of other weddings) and the closest hotels are about 15 minutes away. So it may require a little bit of creativity and extra time to consider where you would like to host the other events of your wedding weekend and where to book lodging for your guests. All that being said, definitely book Fruitlands - it will be the BEST!!!

What a beautiful venue! We got married Oct 11 2019 - It was slightly chilly with a chance of rain so we opted to have the ceremony in the tent. It went so smoothly! Our guests were glad to stay warm but still enjoy the view beyond (they rolled away the clear parts of the tent behind us). Tim was always responsive and thorough answering my MANY questions. He made everything run very smoothly. And did we mention the food?! Our guests could not stop talking about the food!! And not because they needed to. Some of our guests are picky eaters and we even received compliments from them. A+ service!

Fruitlands was a perfect venue for our wedding. It was so beautiful and the food was delicious. The staff at Fruitlands did an incredible job of making our day everything we wanted and super easy for us.

Fruitlands Museum was absolutely the perfect place for me and my husband's wedding! We got married on October 6, 2019. First off, the view and the buildings are absolutely beautiful, and even though our wedding day was cloudy, the ambience was still very bright and green (it was one less thing to worry about, how weather would affect the day). We also really liked the rain alternative to the ceremony place, inside the tent, since you can still see the hilly backdrop (some other venues we saw had a great sunny ceremony site, but a mediocre rainy alternative, and we really didn't want to depend on our actual date being a sunny day). The tent is very simple, well maintained, and classic, and many of our guests complimented us on how nice the tent decor was, and how romantic it felt. The buildings also feel very rustic and woodsy but also very classic, definitely very versatile for whatever style you'd want for your wedding. Second, the food was delicious, like actually amazingly good and by far the best wedding food I've had. We were absolutely taken in at the food tasting months before the wedding, and the day of, the quality was just as we expected. Everything Fireside Catering cooks is also sustainably sourced and locally grown, which was a huge plus as well. Since the catering service comes with renting the venue, we had a lot less to worry about since Fireside Catering took care of everything for us. Third, and probably most importantly, the staff and especially Tim were AMAZING to work with. He responded so quickly to all our emails, was so patient with questions (and repeat questions), and was super friendly and accomodating. Both my husband and I are introverts, but Tim made us feel very comfortable from our very first meeting, and gave us very organized and comprehensive information to help us as we planned our wedding. He was also very honest and straightforward, which I appreciated especially since some other vendors/people we met for our wedding seemed to want to push us to spend as much as possible, while Tim was very aware of our budget limits and gave us tips and tricks to try to save. Our last meeting before our wedding, our brains were starting to fray a little and he went through everything with us and made us feel like we did in fact have it all together, and had nothing to worry about, which really helped and really shows how he goes above and beyond to take care of the couples who get married at Fruitlands. You can have a beautiful venue but sub-par staff that add stress to an already stressful day, which is really something you don't want to have to deal with on your wedding day. Tim and his team were so friendly, knowledgable, available, and helpful, they actually absorbed all the stress away from me and my husband every time we interacted. I would give ten stars if I could, just for our experience with the staff at Fruitlands. They really made all the difference!

We absolutely loved having our wedding at Fruitlands. The location is gorgeous and the staff go above and beyond to make everything just right. Tim is incredible- so organized, responsive, flexible, and fun to work with. He made us feel calm! And the Fireside team was great- the food was delicious. More than one guest explicitly told us that they couldn't believe that all of the steaks were cooked so well and all came out at the same time! Every detail was attended to and we had a wedding that felt totally “us.” We can’t recommend getting married at Fruitlands more highly.

When my husband and I were looking at wedding venues, we were looking at Vermont because we really wanted the scenery of mountains and trees but it was a hassle trying to plan a wedding 3hrs away. We came across Fruitlands and were amazed to see exactly what we were looking for so close to home. Working with Tim was a breeze and made the wedding planning so easy. People never believe me when I say that our wedding wasn't stressful to plan but with Tim it was so easy. He coordinated all of the vendors and reminded us of timelines. Also the food is amazing, you can’t go wrong with anything you select. I can’t recommend this place enough and we will be back to cafe for our anniversary going forward.

My wife and I got married at Fruitlands in May of 2019. The location is beautiful, as you can easily see for yourself if you visit. Fireside Catering is a top quality orginization both in terms of the quality of the food they provide and the professionalism when it comes to wedding planning.

We could not have asked for a better venue or better people to work with on our wedding. The Fruitlands Museum grounds are absolutely gorgeous, and the mountains in the distance were a perfect backdrop for our ceremony. (The photos from our day are stunning!) The food was incredible - honestly, everyone was complimenting us on the food, how often does that happen at a wedding? Most importantly, Tim and the other staff at the Fruitlands were so friendly, accommodating, and knowledgable. Wedding planning is stressful, but they made things so easy, and the day was magical. I'm so happy we chose to get married here! I highly recommend this venue.

You cannot go wrong with the gorgeous setting and impeccably maintained grounds at fruitlands. The view is a show stopper and the sunsets do not disappoint. The staff is professional and light hearted from initial planning up through the end of the big event. The planning was low stress and the staff really worked to bring our vision to life. Tim is fantastic! He provided a real time proposal and quote with every change in menu or guest count. He was always a quick email away and diligently answered all our questions with an incredibly rapid turn around. The day of the event was perfectly curated. We still have guests talking about the unreal caliber of food, drink, and amazing scenery. The personal server was by our side all night keeping us well fed, and offering a fresh beverage as needed.

We were so happy to have our June 2019 wedding at Fruitlands Museum for so many reasons! Event coordination/management: Director of Events, Tim was a big part of making this wedding incredible. We live in Chicago and working with Tim made it so much easier to plan a wedding from 1,000 miles away. An additional staff member helped us with the scheduled events during the ceremony and reception. It rained heavily right before our ceremony and we were able to hold off on making a decision on ceremony location until the last minute. The rain stopped right before guests arrived and the staff dried off the ceremony chairs and tables. When we asked our guests if the chairs were wet, they had no idea it had even rained at the venue! It is also important to note that the staff sets up personal items beautifully (e.g. guest favors, Polaroid photobooth, framed photos, etc.). Venue: The tent with its gathered canopy, chandeliers, and fairy lights was beautiful. The tent also has clear walls that can attach to the ground for inclement weather. The tent attached to the main building that provided additional rooms guests can mingle in, several clean restrooms, and a private bridal suite upstairs. The grounds were beautifully cared for and allowed for guests to check out the surrounding statues, fountains, etc. The overlook onto Nashoba Valley was stunning during the day and night but made for incredible sunset pictures. Food: I think everyone says their wedding has the best food… but Fireside Catering at Fruitlands Museum is truly the best wedding food we’ve ever had! Our guests gave the food theirs highest praises and admitted they also thought it was the best wedding food they had ever had too.

Our June 2018 wedding at Fruitlands Museum was beautiful and we are still, over a year later, getting compliments on the incredible food and how beautiful the setting was. Tim worked with us to plan every detail of our day, and while he was not there on the day of the event, the staff were incredibly organized and made sure that our plan for the decorations and timeline of our wedding were flawlessly executed in his absence. I can't recommend Fruitlands Museum enough - it is such a gorgeous and unique venue with incredible people who will go above and beyond to make sure that your special day is perfect!

Our June '19 wedding at Fruitlands was a dream come true. The setting (and fortunately weather!) was absolutely perfect for our late spring wedding. Guests are still talking about how beautiful it was and how amazing the food was. Staff was extremely pleasant (and responsive).

Fruitlands was the perfect wedding venue. We worked with Tim for the planning process and it was so easy. The team there is incredibly professional. I can’t say enough good things about this venue. The food, the view, the service, just wow. They coordinated everything perfectly. Everyone told me, oh you won’t eat on your wedding day, but no, they made sure my husband and I had all the appetizers and got time to eat dinner. Everyone at our wedding gushed about how perfect it was and how great the food was. They were incredible with all of the food allergies. I can’t think of anything negative because everything was perfect and I wouldn’t have changed a thing.

Our wedding was exactly as we imagined -- a beautiful view (and yes, the rain held off so that we could have the service in the meadow!!); excellent food (people said the beef was the best they ever had); a classy venue; and lots of attention from the staff so we could relax! Fruitlands and Fireside Catering's Tim do such a great job, we could not have been more pleased. Comments from our guests were that the wedding was classy, elegant and fun!! What could be better. Check out Fruitlands!

Fruitlands museum is the best place to have your wedding! We fell in love with this venue from the moment we set foot on the property. The setting is absolutely breathtaking. The indoor space and outdoor space are equally as beautiful. We ended up having our wedding under the tent due to rain, and it went off without a hitch! The guests had no idea it was supposed to be outside. The food is outstanding as well as the service, and our guests are still talking about the Lobster rolls. Tim and his staff's attention to detail made me feel at ease on my wedding day. He is wonderful to work with and responsive and accommodating down to every last detail. I HIGHLY recommend having your wedding day at Fruitlands! Fruitlands is truly a special place :)

My husband and I got married at Fruitlands Museum in the summer, and it was absolutely perfect!! The venue was beautiful and the food delicious. Working with Tim was amazing -- he was so easy to work with and made our day go super smoothly! We highly recommend this venue!!!

My husband and I looked at many wedding venues all over Massachusetts, all of which were beautiful but each lacking something that we needed. Once we saw Fruitlands, we knew this was the place we would get married because it had everything we were looking for- an absolutely gorgeous and functional space, the “wow” factor that would make an impact on our guests, delicious food, and attentive and helpful staff who helped us every step of the way. From our first meeting with Tim he addressed all of our questions and provided us with insight and ideas on things we hadn’t thought about or considered- he truly knows what he is doing and put our minds at ease! Tim also was in frequent contact with us in the months leading up to our wedding and made us feel like top priority, despite the many other couples he was helping that spring and summer! Tim was extremely responsive, organized, and helpful in the months leading up to our wedding. Our wedding day could not have gone smoother thanks to the amazing staff at Fruitlands and all of the services they provide! It’s been almost 6 months and friends and family are still talking about how wonderful the day was and how beautiful Fruitlands is. I cannot recommend Fruitlands enough!

Planning a wedding is an incredibly big undertaking, and it can be confusing and difficult in the best of circumstances. This is why I can't begin to stress how helpful Tim Holmes and all of his staff were at The Fruitlands Museum throughout the entire process. Tim was always responsive and helpful with every question we had, the event happened just how we planned it, and the beauty of the backdrop overlooking the trees and the hills during our ceremony were picture perfect. Seriously. Our pictures are perfect. The menu we chose from had so many fantastic options, we were so happy we could say the food was locally sourced, and every dish we chose received rave reviews from all of our guests. The day of our wedding I was genuinely not anxious about the day's schedule or details because I knew Tim and his team were on top of things -- all I had to do was focus on enjoying my day with my husband and our family and friends, which is really all I could ask for. This was such an incredible venue to work with from start to finish and I cannot recommend it more.

My husband and I were married at the Fruitlands Museum in October and we cannot say enough good things about our experience. From the very beginning of our planning process, we knew that we were in good hands with Tim. We were a little overwhelmed with planning a wedding in under 6 months, but the Tim made it easy. Although they did not push them on us, we ended up using several of their suggested vendors and were very happy. On the day of our wedding, everything was perfect. The staff. the scenery, the food, and and venue were absolutely incredible. We know that the Fruitlands has lots of weddings, but they made us feel like ours really was special. Our guests all raved about the food and service. Several people told me that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. I cannot recommend the Fruitlands highly enough.

My husband and I wanted a fall wedding at a place that would give us a chance to be outside with the foliage and Fruitlands was perfect! Not only was it a gorgeous setting for an outdoor wedding, the venue as a whole is wonderful to work with and they did an amazing job making sure our wedding was exactly how we wanted it. Not a single complaint and all our guests loved it! Plus, we were able to have our dog as part of our day and that just made it even more perfect!

My husband and I got married at the Fruitlands Museum in October 2018, and there is nothing I would change about it. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, with a view of Nashoba Valley made even prettier by all of the fall colors. The tent where the reception was held was beautiful, with chandeliers and string lights. Tim, the coordinator, is amazing, and he made the planning process insanely easy. He is very organized, and was consistently in touch with us throughout the process. The other staff on the day-of were also great, and a server brought us hors d'eouvres and drinks after the ceremony while we were taking advantage of the perfect sunset for pictures. The food is delicious (several people told me it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding) and there are so many options to choose from so you can really customize your day based on your budget. Speaking of budget, you get a lot of value for your money. The ceremony took place outside facing the valley with the reception under the tent. Given that we were having a mid-October wedding we were unsure of what the weather would be like, and we loved how adaptable the tent was. Do yourself a favor and email Tim now!

If you are looking for a picturesque setting and a wonderful staff, please look no further than the Fruitlands Museum! I looked at one venue and one venue only after visiting Fruitlands. From the moment my husband and I stepped foot onto the property and saw the sweeping views we knew we wanted to get married there. The food (Fireside Catering) and wonderful staff are just added bonuses to the beauty that this venue offers.

Our wedding at The Fruitlands was everything that we wanted and more. As you'll immediately see from the photos, the venue is absolutely stunning and offers great outdoor, tented, and inside space. But what really sets this venue apart from others that we looked at is the staff. Tim Holmes is phenomenal. He made the process simple, comfortable, and fun! We had 100% confidence throughout the entire process that our wedding visions would be met, and they executed with perfection. The day off, the staff went above-and-beyond to add additional decorations and was extremely attentive throughout the course of the night. The catering company prides themselves on the quality and the presentation of their food, and they absolutely live up to their reputation. Thank you Fruitlands Museum for everything - it was a night we'll remember forever and will recommend to anyone in the future!

This was the first and only venue my husband and I checked out. I could not be happier with our choice. The venue is beautiful, the staff was amazing, and the food was delicious! Tim was so easy to work with and he made the process so much less stressful- I would've been lost without him! The staff the day of was so great and attentive. We could not have asked for a more perfect day, thanks to the Fruitland's Museum and all of their staff!

The Fruitlands Museum is a beautiful venue that is unlike any other in the area. Our guests were amazed by the beautiful setting we had for our July wedding. Upon our first visit, Tim was well organized, helped answer all of our questions and we knew we would feel at ease with Tim and his team taking care of us that day. We were assigned designated wait staff who provided us drinks and snacks while we were taking pictures and helped us with anything that we needed. I would recommend the Fruitlands to any couple who are looking for a stunning backdrop for their big day!

I cannot envision a better place to get married and have a reception at than Fruitlands Museum. They literally took care of everything from the day of timeline to a day of coordinator and everything in between. The views are amazing and the food is even better. Everyone kept coming up to me during the entire reception asking how we found this place because it was so beautiful and people are still calling me saying how great the venue was and how awesome all the food was. We lucked out and had perfect weather so we were able to have the ceremony outside and it was perfect. Everything about our wedding day went so smoothly and it's all because of the staff at Fruitlands and nothing to do with us. Leading up to the wedding we worked with Tim who was so helpful and answered every question we had. He looked out for us and gave us tips and suggestions because we had no idea what we were doing. If you're thinking of having an outdoor wedding you should definitely check this place out. I hope I know someone else who gets married here just so I can go back!

We had a fabulous experience at Fruitlands Museum. From the planning before hand, and our actual wedding, everything went so smoothly. We worked with both Tim and Tracee, who were both so helpful, organized and patient! The staff the day of were all wonderful, the food was delicious, and our guests all had a fabulous time. Even when some bugs came out (we were a day or two after a lot of rain so while they don't usually have bugs, we got some), they brought out bug spray for our guests. Our whole experience, from start to finish, was amazing here and definitely recommend Fruitlands to anyone!

We got married here October of 2017, and had a great experience from beginning to end! My husband and I live in TX, so we toured all our potential venues in the same week on a visit. Fruitlands stood out right away, from the beauty (that view!), the practicality (the tent is always up! And it’s heated!) and the professionalism and skill that Tim Holmes and the staff of Fruitlands and Fireside Catering operated with. We had a million questions through the planning process, and Tim was always quick to get back to us with answers. He was organized, calm, upfront with costs, helpful, and overall a very pleasant and cheerful person to work with. The value of what you get at Fruitlands far exceeds most venues in the area. You don’t have to worry about renting chairs or linens, or other equipment, it’s all there. They food is amazing, from the appetizers (they bring you some after the ceremony while you’re taking pics btw so you DO get to enjoy them), to plates of veggies, dips and cheese, to the entrees. We also had two signature cocktails, and the guests loved them. They encourage you to go with some bakeries they have a relationship with, we went with the Bean Counter and it was a delicious and also artfully decorated cake. People told us it was the best wedding cake they had ever had! We also made our own centerpieces, and decor, and dropped things off in advance, and the staff was very skillful in setting everything up. Even though we were planning a wedding from 2,000 miles away, it was as easy as if we were down the street. I cannot recommend Fruitlands enough!

We got married in August 2017 and couldn’t have been happier that we chose Fruitlands Museum as our wedding venue, and got to work with Tim Holmes and Fireside Catering. From the moment we walked on site at Fruitlands, we got a special feeling and knew it was the perfect place for us to to get married. It had the best mix of old, new, rustic, classic (the tent with string lights was incredible!!) and we could make it our own through decorations and flowers but didn’t need much. Fruitlands was so bright, peaceful, welcoming and very romantic ... it truly felt like a hidden gem up in the clouds. Tim Holmes was simply the best to work with. He was so organized, on top of it, helpful, kept us at ease, and you can tell he really loves his job. We felt like we were in such good hands with Tim - he was extremely attentive and thoughtful and no question was out of his realm of knowledge (and I asked a lot!). The food from Fireside Catering was the best food we have ever had at a wedding. While we are biased, we heard from many, many of our guests that it was some of their favorite and most delicious wedding food they have had at weddings. The food tasting ~6 months prior to our wedding was so much fun; we also went to Gibbet Hill (also uses Fireside Catering) with other family later to taste more dishes. All in all - if you’re looking for a gorgeous wedding venue that is romantic but not uptight, truly some of the best food you may ever have, and an awesome and knowledgeable Sales/Catering Director, we highly recommend Fruitlands Museum! We are so grateful we did.

If you are planning your wedding and are trying to decide where to hold your reception(and ceremony) just make a list. 1. Fruitlands Museum End of list. We cannot express enough how truly excellent it was to have our reception at the Fruitlands Museum (We had our ceremony off-site but they offer that as well). There are many fantastic things about Fruitlands. 1. The view. The view is absolutely breathtaking. The scenery/view is what initially sold us on Fruitlands before learning about everything else. 2. SO much is included and provided. We had a friend get married elsewhere and they had to make arrangements for tables, chairs, silverware, etc, etc - this is ALL included within the reception package. They take care of EVERYTHING and are VERY accommodating to help you achieve the perfect day. 3. The Food - Fruitlands uses a catering service (Fireside) that provides their food. Months later, many of our guests have reminded us JUST how good the food was. The passed hors d'oeuvres especially fried mac and cheese bites, zucchini fritters, and more - they were a huge hit. Additionally, they use two separate bakeries to provide the cake. You just set up a cake tasting with both bakeries and decide which one you want to go with. Both bakeries were VERY nice and both delicious. We went with Bean Counter Bakery (who also provide a brand new cake topper on your one year anniversary - free of charge). 4. The Staff: 4A. The Planner - Tim Holmes - Director of Catering and Sales. We really can't say enough nice things about Tim Holmes. From the moment we first reached out to him about having our reception at Fruitlands, to the day of our wedding, he was incredibly accommodating, easy-going, quickly responsive to emails, very willing to work with us and have our wedding be as we've been dreaming. He showed us his folder of many, many other weddings he is currently involved in planning yet, among all of those weddings, he still made us feel special, unique, and that we were the most important wedding that he was planning. Now, I'm sure he made all of the couples feel that way - which just speaks to the true testament of the work Tim Holmes put in to make our day possible. 4B. The Day Of Staff - The days before the wedding, we dropped off various things - lawn games, table settings, pictures, etc. We showed the staff what we'd like one place setting to look at, and how the center piece should be set up. Then they took that information and set up the entire venue - perfectly. Everything looked amazing and they truly did a fantastic job. They were also very prompt and professional throughout the cocktail hour and reception. 5. Working with other vendors - Fruitlands seamlessly flowed with the other vendors we had coming onsite - photo/video/music etc - without any issue at all. As you can tell, I honestly feel like I could go on and on about how incredibly lucky we feel to have had our Wedding Reception at the Fruitlands Museum. I could have made that list much longer and touched on the finer details of the incredible work the staff did and how great the venue was - I didn't think I would hit the limit of the "3500 character limit" but here we are! We highly recommend visiting it when trying to make your choice. The pictures are amazing but do not truly do it justice. We can honestly say that the worst part of having our reception at the Fruitlands Museum was that it didn't go all night! (and that we wished we ate more hors d'oeuvres!)

Tim and his team at Fruitlands really brought our wedding vision to life! The backdrop alone speaks for itself, but it was the ease of planning and the impeccable service that really put us at ease leading into our big day. When it comes to that level of service, as well as the amazing, gourmet food, Fruitlands offers amazing value. And its recommended vendor list was a huge asset in helping us check off many of our to-dos. A month out from our wedding, our guests are STILL raving about it. I can't recommend this venue enough – especially if you want a stunning fall, New England setting and a wedding day where you can be present and stress-free.

We are so glad that we chose Fruitlands as our wedding venue. I cannot say enough positive things about our experience. First the location. Fruitlands is beautiful. We had an outdoor wedding ceremony in their field and it was stunning. Even if it had rained, though, we were really happy with the rain plan, and knew that it would be beautiful regardless. They have great space for getting ready and the indoor tent was perfect for the reception. Second, the staff. Tim, the on-site coordinator, is fantastic. He immediately puts you at ease and responds quickly to email. His guidance was invaluable and he made the entire planning process smooth and painless (for real!). He was very helpful on the day-of and knew exactly what was happening when. The rest of the staff were also incredibly helpful and polite. Third, the food. It was really delicious, and we've received many compliments on it since the wedding. I had been a bit nervous about choosing an inclusive package but it really was fantastic. You have plenty of options to customize the menu and work within whatever budget you want. Fourth - convenience and pricing. As I mentioned before, Tim was invaluable at making the wedding planning process as painless as possible. Having our ceremony and reception at one location kept logistics and travel time to a minimum. Our planning process was simpler and less stressful than some of our friends. We also found Fruitlands to be an excellent value. We had a very reasonable budget, but the wedding looked so elegant and so beautiful that you never would have guessed. If you are in the Boston area and looking for an amazing venue without the crazy Boston prices, this is a great choice!!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Fruitlands! This is an unbelievable venue that I highly recommend. We planned a wedding with Fruitlands in 3.5 months and it was so easy and fun. Tim Holmes is amazing to work with as are the rest of the staff at Fruitlands. We got married October 21st, 2016 and it was a day filled with on and off rain. They set up both the outdoor ceremony and a beautiful area inside the tent just in case it got rained out. Well, we ended up having a legitimate flash flood that night. The indoor ceremony went so beautifully and I can't believe how cool and pretty it all ended up being during a terrible rain & lightning storm. Tim and the staff were incredibly attentive and helpful, making sure we were better than alright, mopping the dance floors with towels so that we could all dance the night away. Fruitlands is an affordable, beautiful, magical venue and our guests went on and on about the delicious food, drinks and overall atmosphere of the place. It was a perfect night. Thanks Fruitlands Museum!

What can I say about the Fruitlands Museum? Not only are the grounds incredibly beautiful, the food fresh and delicious, the views stunning, but the staff goes above and beyond. Working with Tim was a dream. He is very buttoned-up, professional, and totally "got" the vibe of the party we were looking to throw. He's a straight-shooter and a joy to work with. I was a little bummed out when I found out Tim would not be there the day of our wedding, but our day-of-coordinator, Alex, knocked it out of the park. She kept everyone informed and on schedule, while being incredibly nice and easy to work with. The rest of the staff (servers, bartenders) were amazing. I highly recommend taking advantage of the bridal suite to get ready the day-of. While my bridesmaids, mom, and I got glammed up the cafe manager was constantly checking on us and bringing us fresh water, mimosas, and lunch. I have received so many compliments from our guests about the venue. It really is a hidden gem!

This venue was absolutely amazing!!! not only was Tim an amazing coordinator but so was the rest of the staff. everyone was respectful polite and just helped the groom and I in every way possible. Everything went so smooth that I was in tears thanking everyone for such a wonderful job done. They deserve a 10 star rating!! our wedding was perfect and we would definitely refer anyone to go there!!!! food was fantastic sunset amazing and dance floor was the perfect size!!! thank you!!!!!

My husband & I got married on July 11, 2015 at the Fruitlands Museum & it couldn’t have been more perfect. We planned our wedding in 9 months & the Fruitlands was the very first venue we went to. It was an overcast day in December when we first visited & met with Tim Holmes who was welcoming, relaxed, kind, & knowledgeable from the start. Tim gave us a tour of the Fruitlands & despite the icy rain we fell in love. It was so foggy that we couldn’t even see the view (which is one of the best parts!) but even so, as we drove away we both agreed it was the perfect place for our wedding & didn’t feel like we had to look anywhere else. We loved the Fruitlands because it is unique (we wanted something different than the traditional church ceremony & ballroom reception), it is naturally, stunningly beautiful, the awesome tent is included, & we could customize it to our own tastes. I would have my wedding here over and over one million times. We also liked that Fireside Catering worked with the venue. We were happy that we didn’t have to find an outside company to handle the food, but more importantly it was absolutely DELICIOUS! The food tasting was like eating dinner at your favorite restaurant & knowing the food was such high quality gave us even more of a reason to look forward to our wedding day. We have consistently heard from our guests about how much they enjoyed the food. I only regret that I did not eat MORE of it! We visited the Fruitlands as the weather got warmer, confirming our original thought that the view would be spectacular once everything was in bloom. When I told our photographer that we were getting married at the Fruitlands, she responded that it was the best view in Eastern MA–& she was not wrong! All of our guests gathered outside of the tent along the hill to enjoy the amazing sunset on our wedding night. Everyone warned me that something would go wrong on my wedding day, but there were zero mishaps. Throughout the entire process, Tim was calm, organized, & super helpful. He responded quickly to our e-mails with thorough answers to all of our questions. I also felt like he got to know what type of people we were and cared about making our wedding day unique to us rather than just following a standard procedure. I loved how the space of the Fruitlands could be utilized–we had our ceremony, cocktail hour, & reception in different spots at the venue, which kept the entire night exciting. There is a ton of work that goes into planning a wedding, but Tim made the whole process seem easy & worked behind the scenes to ensure the day was flawless. My husband & I were able to enjoy every moment & most importantly had so much fun! The beautiful setting & seamless transitions thanks to the professional & proficient staff allowed us to focus on having a great time with our family & friends rather than worry about anything else. I don’t think I can accurately sum up in words just how amazing the Fruitlands was as a wedding venue. The views are stunning, the people, especially Tim, were knowledgeable, accommodating, friendly, & easy to work with, the food was delicious, & we found it affordable & worth every penny. I never doubted that our wedding day was going to be great, but it was better than I could have imagined from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience at the Fruitlands Museum & I would highly recommend this venue. It is such a treasure & I wish we could go back and do it again!

We cannot give enough praise to fruitlands, fireside catering, and all of their amazing staff! Thanks to them, our wedding went off without a hitch! Tim was a valuable asset throughout the whole planning process and more importantly on the day of. He ensured that every last detail was the way we had discussed and professionally and courteously kept us on track throughout the day. The food was delicious and perfectly cooked. We would highly recommend Fruitlands to anyone considering it as a wedding venue