Hampshire House

We had the most magical day of our lives getting married at the Hampshire House in early May this year. Right from the get go, Hampshire House checked all our boxes when it came to what we were looking for in a wedding venue. It has that old New England charm, is located right next to the beautiful Public Gardens and is the perfect size for an intimate, small to medium sized wedding (we had 60-70 guests in attendance). Most of all, the food here is beyond exceptional and some of the best we’ve had. We are major foodies, and having food that was well-plated, generously portioned, and above all delicious and memorable was a high priority item for us. We were lucky enough to be able to work with Sydney Turnbull and the Hampshire house team. Sydney is the most kind, professional, and detail-oriented catering sales manager and event coordinator and thanks to her, all our venue planning with Hampshire House was truly smooth sailing and stress-free. Sydney constantly kept us in the loop with next steps in our planning timeline, offering thoughtful recommendations and suggestions for our wedding (such as floral placements during our ceremony, order and timing of toasts/speeches, seating arrangements, the list goes on!) She kept in contact with all our vendors, always promptly responded to our many emails, walked us through all the steps during our ceremony rehearsal —somehow making it seem much less daunting, and on our big day Sydney seemed to always be one step ahead, preparing and leading us through every portion of our wedding timeline in such a seamless way. Lastly, since our wedding ended late into the evening, Hampshire House thoughtfully held on to and organized all our florals, and various wedding signage and other items so that we were able to return and pick it up at the venue on a following day. This made it so we didn’t have to worry about anything at all night of and could end our wedding day with the peace of mind that everything was taken care of. Truly, we cannot recommend Sydney and the Hampshire House enough and if we were to do it all over again, we wouldn’t change a thing!

We had an absolutely gorgeous Sunday Brunch Wedding at the Hampshire House on June 2nd, 2024. Leading up to the wedding, my husband and I had the pleasure of working with the literal PRO, Lindsay Beshero. Lindsay very kindly exchanged a total of 85 emails with us to answer every single one of our questions, concerns, and last-minute changes. We adore her. On our wedding day, Alyssa Bourgeois made sure we had a seamless afternoon: from personally helping my MIL go to and from the 4th floor to change her shoes, to packing up huge containers of food for us to enjoy later in the night. The entire HH team truly made our day magical, and we are so grateful for each of them. The venue is beautiful and intimate. My husband and I also had our first look at the Public Garden, which was obviously gorgeous. Our photographer (Joe Gonzalez-Dufresne) was able to take us around Beacon Hill to grab extra photos during the downtime of our wedding -- all of these beautiful locations were an extremely short walk around HH. Finally - the food. As soon as we walked into the Baker Bar for cocktail hour, our guests (who were of course all indulging in mimosas) immediately started telling us the hor d'oeuvres were the best they'd ever had (lots of raving over the chicken & waffles!) The HH staff approached my husband and I quickly with our own plate of food (again, they're amazing). Then for our reception, BRUNCH. It was all so delicious! Overall, we cannot recommend the Hampshire House enough. Lindsay helped us plan our dream wedding within a budget we were comfortable with. The staff are incredible. The venue is gorgeous. The nearby parks are great photo ops. The food is freakin' amazing. Thank you so, so much HH team for helping us have the literal best day EVER!

We worked with Sydney at Hampshire House for a year leading up to our wedding and she made the entire process easy and as stress free as possible. She is super organized, provided great recommendations for vendors, and coordinated all of the details while also providing us with great advice along the way. Would highly recommend Sydney and Hampshire House!!

We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Hampshire House and it was fantastic. It was everything we envisioned, only better. The venue itself is beautiful, and the location was perfect for guests who wanted to explore Boston. Being able to take pictures in the Public Garden after the ceremony was a real highlight. Our guests could not stop talking about how good the food was, and the staff were wonderful. We made use of both floors, which were perfect for our group of 60. Lindsay was awesome to work with. She was professional, responsive and a major part of making this a great experience for us. We had a ton of questions, and quite a few last-minute changes, and we really appreciated how helpful she was throughout the whole process. We highly, highly recommend Hampshire House. We had the night of our lives and are so very happy with how it turned out.

I had 40 guests for a Friday dinner before my grand daughter’s bat mitzvah. I live a distance away and relied on Stacy to organize food, room and me for this party. In every way, it was perfect. Third floor room overlooking Boston Gardens in mid bloom made my guests feel as though they were in an elegant home. The wait staff(Randi & Sean) were helpful keeping the kids meals (from Cheers) timely. I was unaware of the kids orders (and they loved the grilled cheese) . Our food was delicious/ simple dessert of vanilla ice cream & cchip cookie was plated attractively . Could not have been a more elegant/ but fun venue to begin our family celebration. Thank you.

I can’t say enough positive things about the Hampshire House and especially Sydney T. From the beginning Sydney was so engaging and helpful. She was extremely responsive with calls or emails. I loved her attention to detail. The day of our event went so smoothly. The food was delicious! Some guests allergies were handled well. All of the staff were professional and accommodating. The venue itself is beautifully decorated and maintained. It was the perfect space for our event. I would highly recommend!

Everything about Hampshire House was flawless. From the moment that we stepped in at The Library on the 2nd floor, we knew that this was the right place for our reception. It's impeccable and provides an aura of elegance and style. The flexibility that Hampshire House offers, with the option of having up to two bars and two floors, is truly unmatched. This allows you to play with the space to create an intimate environment for all of the guests. We were able to spend a moment of quality time with each one of them. All the communication was extremely clear and expressed on time. We planned everything in under three months and they were able to accommodate all of our needs, requests, and last-minute changes in a seamless manner. Lindsay Beshero was outstanding, she was always on top of every detail and made sure that the reception was perfectly timed and ran smoothly. I just can't recommend her enough as your main point of contact for any event or wedding. The professionalism of the staff was incredible. They were very attentive to all the guests, especially the elderly ones, always eager to help, and made sure that the place looked in great shape by the time all the guests arrived and that it remained that way throughout the evening. As for the food, it was out of this world. Due to the size of our guest list, we decided to go with the buffet option and that was the best decision. People were able to try the two pasta stations, the tenderloin, and the salmon. The guests liked it so much that there was a line for seconds and they even asked us where did we got the hors d'oeuvres from. Hampshire House is a top-tier wedding venue in the Boston area. Flanked by the streets of Beacon Hill and right in front of the Boston Public Garden, the building's elegance makes you feel that you are part of history or, in this case, that you are making history there.

Planning a wedding remotely is stressful. However, Sydney Turnbull at The Hampshire House was able to make it a stress-free experience for us. The day was magical. The food was outstanding. Our guests commented on the exceptional service and quality of the food. Sydney is a great listener and was able to guide us on the many choices available and exceeded our expectations.

Sydney and the entire team at the Hampshire house is amazing I would highly recommend this venue.

We recently celebrated our small wedding at the Hampshire House and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. From start to finish, the entire experience was outstanding, thanks to the exceptional professionals at Hampshire House and our incredible event coordinator, Sydney. The staff’s attention to detail and commitment to excellence ensured that our wedding day was nothing short of magical. We were particularly impressed with how seamlessly the operations were executed - big thank you Karim!! From coordinating vendors to managing the flow of the event, everything was executed with precision. The catering was excellent, with delicious food and impeccable service provided by the staff. Our guests were not only impressed by the beautiful venue but also by the level of service they received throughout the evening. Sydney is a true gem and has been an absolute pleasure to work with! From our initial visit to the wedding day, Sydney exhibited a level of professionalism, expertise, and effectiveness that made the entire process smooth and stress free. Sydney - you saved us many countless hours of planning!!! Your willingness to go above and beyond, even recommending last minute makeup artists, truly made a difference in bringing our vision to life! The Hampshire House, with its historic charm, elegant ambiance, and a beautiful grand piano, provided the ideal setting for our celebration. The venue’s two levels offered wonderful sunset views over the Public Garden and a seamless transition between cocktail hour and reception. The investment in Hampshire House and its exceptional team, with their top-notch service and delightful cuisine, is undeniably worthwhile for any event. We were so glad we got to celebrate our wedding here and we would choose the Hampshire House again in a heartbeat! Included photos are by the talented Nicole Chan!! Sydney and the Hampshire House, we can’t thank you enough for making our wedding day truly unforgettable!

My partner and I had our wedding reception at the Hampshire house and I cannot imagine a better experience. From the very first email and call with Michele to the day of, they were caring, attentive, warm and personalized. The venue is beautiful, you barely need decorations since the place itself feels magical. Our guests told me that it was one of the most beautiful venues they had attended. The food is incredible also. And it was so nice to have food, linens, tables, etc completely taken care of for us. The day of was a complete dream and Michele helped us with so many last minute changes and personally helped with laying our cards. One example of absolutely incredible and above and beyond service - during the reception I was making my rounds to different tables and brought my food with me. Within 10 seconds Karim had brought me a chair to sit and fresh napkin and water. The guests themselves were blown away with the level of service. We had some non traditional elements at our reception and Michele not only allowed but was enthusiastic about them. I wish that every person could have the experience we did. Please book them for any part of your wedding, it is guaranteed to be magical!

The encyclopedia entry under “Professional” should simply be a description of Sydney Turnbull, who from beginning to end was invaluable in helping us plan our wedding reception at Hampshire House. A beautiful venue, a perfect night, delicious and well-presented food and drinks, but more than all this: the team of Hampshire House staff members ensured that our guests were comfortable, that we had time to ourselves on our special day, and that everything transitioned seamlessly throughout the night. There were times when it seemed as if Sydney had some magical power, anticipating our every need before we even knew we needed something! Her communication from the getgo was fast and efficient and her years of experience in the wedding/event industry shone through in everything she did. If you are looking for an intimate, classic Boston wedding, Hampshire House needs to be on your short-list. After all, it’s one of the only places in the city which was intentionally built and designed for hosting weddings. The food here is delicious, the menu options are various, and the bar/liquor options leave nothing to be desired. The option to use both the second and third floors broke the evening up in really nice ways, and allowed our guests to “explore” more of the venue space and see the sunset over the Public Garden from one of the best positions in the city.

From the first time we emailed her through our wedding day and beyond, Michele has been incredible! She and everyone at Hampshire House are professional, knowledgeable, organized, and absolutely wonderful to work with. Our wedding day ran smoothly and efficiently, the food and drinks were delicious, the space was stunning, and they made the overall experience more than we could’ve ever asked for. Thank you so much!

If you are looking for a classic historic mansion in Boston to host a wedding this is the place. We had our wedding reception here and everything was perfect, from the food to the decor. We worked with Sydney and she was the best in responding to all of my questions. She was very polite and made sure the day ran smoothly. Our wedding was beautiful, more than 75% of our guest were visiting from out of town and really enjoyed Hampshire House. We keep hearing from our friends and family how delicious the food was and they were so full at the end of the night they barely had room for wedding cake. Sydney and her staff are very professional and made sure everyones allergies were addressed, everyone was very pleased with the service. The night flowed so smoothly, I could not have asked for anything better.

There are not enough positive and wonderful things that I could say about working with The Hampshire House. My fiance and I planned our wedding without seeing the venue in person and living out of state. Sydney, our coordinator, was incredible. She made the process so easy and was always there to answer any questions we had. We chose to get married in the Library and it is such a beautiful and romantic space. The cocktails and food was absolutely delicious and not your typical wedding food. If you are looking for an upscale wedding, The Hampshire House is your place.

I researched 10 venues based on The Knot recommendations for rehearsal dinner locations in Boston. Sydney, my event coordinator, worked with me all year on menus, drink choices, table arrangements and pulling together my vision of the perfect welcome reception night. We had 100 people so we rented the 3rd floor for drinks and appetizers, then called out guests down to the library room for an elegant dinner. Karim took care of managing things that evening after Sydney went off shift and the two were seamless! The meal OFF THE CHARTS! Choose Hampshire House if you want an elegant home environment for your event whatever you’re celebrating!

I cannot say enough good things about our experience getting married at the Hampshire House. We were lucky they were the first venue we looked at in person- we knew we didn’t need to look any farther to find the perfect place to host our wedding. We were looking for a place that felt intimate, warm, romantic, and elegant. We hosted a wedding for 73 people, and it was absolutely perfect. We have had nothing but positive experiences with the Hampshire House since with first met our coordinator, Lindsay Beshero just over a year before our wedding. They provided flexibility in planning while also taking care of all the catering and rentals. We loved our tasting, where Lindsay helped us iron out even the smallest details well in advance of our ceremony and reception. While they were professional and responsive throughout the planning process, the real joy in working with them was on the day of our wedding. The ceremony and reception spaces are absolutely stunning and are in the perfect location in downtown Boston, right off the Boston Garden and in the vicinity of plenty of hotel and transportation options. Because of the nature of the venue, you get to enjoy both the grand second floor library and the beautiful third floor reception space and bar. Transitioning back and forth throughout the evening was seamless, and allowed our guests to mingle and truly enjoy spending time together. The staff was warm and extremely responsive to our needs. Any request we had was met in moments. Another reviewer commented that they felt like they got to enjoy being a guest at their own wedding, and I couldn’t agree more. Our guests raved about the food and service, and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. We would choose the Hampshire House again in a heartbeat.

My daughter’s wedding couldn’t have been more perfect! Lindsay Brashero oversaw all our planning and the organization of details. She was patient and always responded in a timely fashion! Very easy to work with… The food was phenomenal and our venue room (3rd floor) was both spacious and intimate . Thank you, Hampshire House, for the beautiful wedding reception !

Hampshire House was an amazing place to host our wedding -- exceptionally beautiful and in the heart of the city. Everything from the venue, to the staff was top notch. Sydney was lovely, helpful, extremely professional, calm and organized. We are so lucky to have had her manage our event and would highly recommend to any couple.

We hosted our Bridal Shower at The Hampshire House. Sydney, our event manager, did a fabulous job. Every detail was covered. We had a number of food allergies and the chef had lovely plated dishes to accommodate the individuals. The Library is a very special room, really a gem. Everyone felt pampered, but not stuffy.

If it were possible to give Hampshire House more stars, we would. After spending weeks researching distilleries, breweries, and restaurants around Boston, my husband and I finally decided to take a look at more “traditional” wedding venues around the city and what we found with the Hampshire House was anything but ordinary. From our first meeting to the last dance at our wedding, the staff at the Hampshire House went out of their way to make us feel like we were the only couple they were working with. How anyone plans a wedding without Michelle is a mystery. Her and Karim’s attention to detail is unbelievable - absolute masters of their craft. Whether we were planning the menu or trying to figure out how to get a processional full of kids down the aisle, they were by our side bringing our wedding vision to life. When life threw us a curveball and forced us to postpone our big day, the compassion and empathy the folx at the Hampshire House showed absolutely blew us away and it was like no time had passed when we were ready start planning again a few months later. While the professionalism and service are reason enough to plan your wedding here, you can’t talk about this place without raving about the venue itself. Perfectly situated across from the Public Garden and nestled in Beacon Hill, you couldn’t ask for a more picturesque place to get married. The library is a stunning setting to say I do, and the whole house evokes a kind of historical warmth and charm you can’t find at any other venue in Boston. We also have to take a minute to mention how phenomenal the food was too. Every hors d’oeuvre and dish was perfectly made, and the staff even went out of their way to label everything for our guests with allergies. We feel so lucky to have been able to get married at here, work with the incredible staff, and share such a cool, historic venue with our guests. If you want a worry free wedding at a gorgeous venue with the best service you could ever ask for, do yourself (and your guests) a favor and say “I Do” at Hampshire House, you won’t be disappointed. Jonathan & Joe

The moment we walked into the Hampshire House, we knew we made our venue decision. The unique library space caught our attention online before but it was even more beautiful in person - a perfect setting for a timeless, intimate wedding. Overlooking Boston Common and right in the middle of the city it was both easy for our guests to get to and quintessentially Boston. A perfect location for doing a photo shoot in some of the city’s most iconic places and a gorgeous setting in and of itself (our photos turned out amazing!). Choosing the Hampshire House made the rest of the wedding planning easy and fun - Michele who was our coordinator took so much stress out of the preparations, patiently responding to my many questions, helping us make decisions, and last minute guest changes. She was also a great presence the day of, allowing us to focus on enjoying the day. The food was beyond delicious, which was really important to us, incorporating some Boston classics such as perfect little lobster rolls and clam chowder cups, and with many options for guests with dietary restrictions. We couldn’t be any happier with our decision to choose the Hampshire House and cannot recommend it highly enough!

We selected the Hampshire House for our wedding, because we loved the feeling of celebrating in an old-style mansion. The ceremony, dinner, and dancing were all held in the massive library, and it was gorgeous. They had fully working fireplaces for our cold November wedding, which really set the mood. Probably more importantly, the food was outstanding. Our family and friends are all foodies, and if the food was bad, we would have heard about it until the end of time. Instead, people could not get over how amazing both the cocktail hour food was, but also the dinner hour. While the space was stunning to begin with, one of the main considerations in picking this venue was the staff. Everyone was so helpful and attentive to our needs right from the start. They made the whole experience as stress free as possible. The Director/Coordinator, Michele Giacomozzi was amazing. She was always there to answer any questions we had or offer any help she could. Michele did an outstanding job the day of, left us feeling stress free and allowed us to live in the moment. We had so many compliments afterwards about the food, the beauty of the space, and especially the stunning views of the public gardens. We could not have imagined a more perfect day.

We had our wedding at the Hampshire House in September with about 75 guests. We worked with Michele G. who was extremely attentive, professional, and answered all questions, big and small, in the time leading up to the event. Her expertise was apparent on the day, when everything came together exactly as we wanted. The space is incredibly beautiful and has a classic New England feel. Gorgeous views of the Public Garden.

Booking the Hampshire House was one of the best and easiest decisions we made during our wedding planning. The beautiful, intimate, historic venue could not have been more perfect for our small, black-tie wedding! Michele and the Hampshire House team were wonderfully supportive throughout the planning process, and very accommodating as we grappled with ongoing Covid-related changes during late-2021. I can wholeheartedly recommend the venue and the team as one of the best in Boston for an elegant, small- to mid-size wedding.

We cannot recommend Hampshire House enough! Michele was INCREDIBLE to work with. She was extremely flexible, responsive and so very helpful throughout the wedding planning process. The Hampshire House made for a gorgeous and timeless wedding venue for our winter wedding. And the food was unmatched! Guests are still telling us how fabulous the hors d'oeuvres were. This is such a hidden gem in Boston!

We held our 35 person brunch wedding at Hampshire House a week ago - everything was just perfect. Michele, the event coordinator, was delightful from our first meeting when touring to being a calming presence through the event. She even coordinated a shirt replacement for my now father-in-law when he spilled wine on his shirt - the service from everyone was just impeccible. The food, which is made by the in-house chef, was divine - every guest was raving about it, and we heard again and again that this was the best food our guests have ever had. Since we were a small wedding, we only booked the Library and Baker Bar. We held the ceremony in the Library, and when guests moved to Baker Bar for cocktail hour the team quickly switched the Library over to tables for the brunch buffet. We so enjoyed it we are trying to think of other reasons to book the venue in the future!

We truly could not be happier with our choice of venue at the Hampshire House. As the first wedding in our generation on both sides, and with one international side of the family, wedding planning was daunting to say the least! Hampshire House was the perfect place for us newbies- they walked us through every step of the planning process, were so responsive and helpful and patient and accommodating, and our coordinators Michele and Lindsey were truly phenomenal on the day of as well. The party is well run, flowing well and with excellent servers and staff, without me needing to micromanage or even manage anything! On top of that, the venue itself is gorgeous, photographs beautifully, and is a perfect location for out-of-towners. Our 56 person wedding was a great size for the HH, and the dance floor worked great with this size too. We highly recommend the Hampshire House!

We had our intimate 35-person Sunday morning brunch wedding in the Library at Hampshire House this April and could not have asked for a better experience. Michele and the team HH were INCREDIBLE and accommodating throughout the entire process - we had to plan the entire thing from out of town and they made it as easy as possible for us. The venue itself was absolutely gorgeous. 10/10 recommend.

The Hampshire House was the perfect place for our 70-person evening wedding. We used both the 2nd and 3rd floors throughout the night, and the staff made everything run SO smoothly! While the beautiful space itself is incredible, the best thing about this venue is the staff, especially Michele! From day one she calmly walked us through all the details of planning our wedding. She is really experienced and knows all the things you need to think of for your big day. It's a huge plus that catering is taken care of in-house as well. That's one less vendor to search for and coordinate with. Not to mention the food was incredible, and the tasting was very generous! Truly have nothing bad to say about this place and our experience. And I'm not biased - all of our guests felt the same!!

Michele and her team were phenomenal to work with! Our wedding was everything we imagined and we had such a wonderful time. All our guests remarked about how beautiful the Hampshire House is. There is wonderful space at the venue to work with for both a ceremony and reception. The team made sure not just the bride and groom were taken care of, but all of our guests. The entire staff was so kind, helpful, and they thought of every detail. They were so responsive to our needs and we could not have done planned it without the exceptional service Michele and her team provided.

Where do I begin? We found Hampshire house after losing our original venue and from the beginning, they were amazing to work with! I am Nigerian and they worked to accommodate our spicier palate. They were also incredibly flexible, especially planning during COVID-19. The venue was perfect. Apart from being beautiful inside, it is right across from the Boston gardens so lots of great photo opportunities. Special shout to Michele and their bartender Sydney. They made our day seamless and amazing!

When my wedding planner suggested this place I knew it would be the venue for my reception - the location is ideal and the vibe is what I was going for. The venue was a gorgeous, classy, historic, and comfortable space for our smaller event. Everyone we worked with at Hampshire House (from the coordinators to the bar staff) was extremely courteous, attentive, and helpful, which also really made the difference over other venues we had considered. Oh, and the food was totally incredible!

I got married at Hampshire House last weekend and I cannot say enough great things about the venue, food, and staff!!! We decided to postpone our larger reception but still wanted to have an intimate ceremony and dinner with family on our original date. That is when we found Hampshire House. I honestly wish we had found it sooner because it was everything we wanted and more. Michele was SO easy to work with from the very beginning, was super responsive, and made navigating a microwedding during a pandemic a breeze. She was onsite to help coordinate everything the day of the wedding and she even ran to find me a Tide to Go pen when I spilled something on my dress during dinner. The food and service was absolutely amazing, everyone has not stopped raving about the food. And I'm not talking good by wedding food standards, I'm talking by foodie standards. Everything from the appetizers, to the entrees, to the cake were delicious and beautiful. The library room is such a gorgeous and cozy location for a winter wedding in Boston (or any other season really). Plus the location makes for some amazing photos both inside and outside in Beacon Hill and the Public Garden. I cannot recommend HH enough!!

Amanda at Hampshire House was wonderful to work with - they handled everything beautifully and the event was seamless. Everyone loved the food and they were able to adapt to our requests for different traditions and decorations. They also worked so well with all our vendors. We did our ceremony and reception for 80. Perfect for that size. I highly recommend!!

Hampshire House was the most amazing venue we could have asked for. We currently live on the West Coast, so we had to plan everything from afar. When we first started planning, we were leaning towards having a barn wedding, but wanted to keep our options open. We came home to Mass. in August of 2018 and visited 11 venues in one week. Hampshire House was the second to last venue we visited and the only one we visited that was in the city of Boston. The beauty of the venue combined with the beauty of the Public Gardens right across the street got us excited. We also realized that being in the city, there we be so many fun things for guests to do before and after the wedding as well. Hampshire House's amazing catering manager, Michele Giacomozzi, as well as knowing how great the food itself would be, sealed the deal for us. We went from thinking we wanted a barn wedding to wanting a city wedding in October. We were so happy with this decision. We were lucky that the weather cooperated with us, as we had an absolutely perfect fall day for photos in Public Gardens and amongst the brownstones of Beacon Hill. Hampshire House ended up not just meeting our expectations, but exceeding them. Michele G. was so nice and so accommodating in helping us with everything we needed. The food was phenomenal and the Library room is just stunningly beautiful. If you want to get married in Boston, don't look any further than Hampshire House. Seriously.

Amazing, gorgeous and unique venue - Amanda worked with us and she was nothing short of spectacular. Always prompt, professional and reliable. Service was attentive and friendly, our guests raved about how much fun they had. Everything flowed so smoothly people told us they felt like they were at a fancy house party- rooms were flipped efficiently and quickly without anyone even noticing. We had 125 people and a chuppah, and the venue was perfect!!! Would highly recommend!

We were looking for a beautiful, historic space for an intimate (50 guest) wedding, and the Hampshire House certainly delivered. The location is exceptional -- I love that we were able to take our photos in the Public Garden across the street. The staff were also lovely and made planning a breeze; Amanda was super responsive and sweet. And our food was delicious. I'm so glad we chose the Hampshire House as our venue.

Absolutely recommend the Hampshire House for your intimate wedding! We had about 37 people attend our small wedding. Amanda was our Sales Manager and was always available from the time we booked the venue to the day of the wedding. I cannot recommend working with Amanda enough. She truly went above and beyond and made our day so special. The food is delicious and the library is breathtaking. As an avid reader, the library room was my dream venue. It rained most of the day but there are scenic staircases, loads of bookshelves and nice touched throughout the venue, you don't even really need outdoor pictures. And the fireplace in the venue is the perfect background for your sweetheart table. We had a few last minute changes but Amanda was more than accommodating and understanding to our family's situation. The staff was so nice and accommodated to our guests many diet restrictions. I highly recommend this venue. You can't go wrong with any choice you make. We went the a la carte route and our guest loved every part of their meal! The kids meals were also a hit with the little ones.

The Hampshire House was the perfect wedding venue for our smaller wedding of 66 guests. It was cozy, intimate, and elegant which was just what we wanted for our December wedding. The staff was incredible: helpful, organized, patient, and extremely accommodating. It was very easy for our other vendors (florist and musicians) to work with them. The fact that they take care of so much (catering, alcohol, cake, sound system, small little touches, etc.) really took a lot of stress off my husband and I. And on top of all this, they had one of the most reasonable packages we looked at in Boston. Can't recommend having your wedding at Hampshire House enough!

The Hampshire House was absolutely perfect for our wedding this past December. Michelle and her team were an absolute dream to work with, the food was fantastic, and our guests had a great time! We can’t recommend them highly enough.

We just attended a destination wedding in Boston for a dear family friend and were thoroughly amazed, delighted and impressed by Hampshire House and its team. From its stately furnishings and elegant ambiance to the professional and consistently attentive staff, including their highly talented culinary team, Hampshire House created a legacy of truly special memories for everyone in attendance. Thank you one and all!

My wife and I just had our wedding at the Hampshire house. The evening was incredible, everything went as it should, leaving us to enjoy this great night with family and friends. What was really amazing though was how accommodating the staff was with every demands and change we asked for no matter when. They were very helpful and nice.

My husband and I just had our wedding at the Hampshire House this past weekend and are still coming off of the high of the flawlessly executed event. Cecile and her team went above and beyond: the setting was spectacular, the servers were phenomenal, the food was excellent (both at cocktail hour and at dinner), even the late night snacks people were raving about! You truly do not need a wedding planner with the Hampshire House, they take care of everything day of and we didn't need to worry about a thing. They also offer so many packages and different customizations, you can really make it your 'own', and it can fit a wide variety of budgets. One thing we loved so much about the Hampshire House is the quality of service that they offered - at every step of the way we had them to guide us and they always answered emails within the day (if not the hour). I changed several things late in the game and they were open and receptive to it all. The venue itself is incredible! Our guests loved flowing between the two levels throughout the evening, and the rooms are very charming and welcoming. That being said, we could not recommend the Hamshire House more.

The Hampshire House was pure perfection, Amanda Thank you, you made our day amazing. People are 6 months later still talking about how stunning everything was from the beginning to the end.

The Hampshire House was absolutely perfect for my daughter's wedding! We couldn't be happier with how everything went! It is such a romantic, beautiful place to start with and the food was absolutely amazing! Cecile, the coordinator was incredible at organizing everything and making sure everything was just right. She was a real pleasure to work with! The staff was so accommodating and friendly. We had a string quartet from Riverview Chamber Players that was perfect with this venue; it was so romantic! After the ceremony and cocktail hour, we had a DJ take over, which was wonderful. Having our intimate wedding with family and friends at the Hampshire House was an incredible decision! We are so happy!

Wonderful venue for a more intimate wedding! From start to finish the planning was smooth and seamless. We worked with Michelle who was beyond helpful. She even gave several recommendations that helped us find our band, photographer and florist as we were coming from out of state and didn't have any local contacts. The food was fabulous and the staff the evening of the wedding was incredible. I highly recommend the Hampshire House!

Hampshire House was the perfect venue for our wedding - intimate, charming and beautiful. We worked with Michelle, who couldn’t have been more helpful in helping us plan and coordinate the day. The food was incredible and the service was impeccable. It was a great experience from start to finish.

Perfect venue for a wedding around 75 people! Staff was incredible and Michele was such a pleasure to work with. Always so helpful and responsive. The food was amazing - we got so many compliments on it!

We cannot say enough good things about the Hampshire House! We were looking for a venue in the heart of Boston since most of our guests were flying in from out of town and we didn't want them to have to rent a car / travel outside the city. We also knew we wanted a space that was already beautiful and didn't require a total transformation on our part (i.e., not a hotel ballroom). The Hampshire House fit both those needs perfectly! On top of that, the staff at the Hampshire House provided exceptional service from beginning to end, including little touches throughout that made my husband and me feel like VIPs -- a true luxury experience. (Not to spoil any big surprises so just one example: when we first visited the HH, we were greeted with a gift bag that included a HH mug, chocolates, and a copy of the Knot's seasonal magazine. We still use the mug every week and think about our amazing experience at the HH!). Almost a month later and we are still getting comments from our guests about how beautiful the space was and how delicious the food was! We also loved how seamlessly the HH worked with our other vendors (mostly drawn from their recommended list -- all pros), making the whole experience easy. As a friend put it to me, how wonderful that my husband and I got to be guests at our own wedding. Finally, a big shout out to Amanda Henderson, our coordinator: Amanda was the BEST!!! She won us over with her quick email response time during the early inquiry process and was a joy to work with throughout the whole planning process. She had an answer for everything and truly embodied the spirit of hospitality.

Amazing venue with an impeccable, attentive staff. The perfect Boston location.

I could not recommend this venue more! We were looking for a venue that would show off Boston to our friends and family, and we knew that we found that as soon as we walked into the Hampshire House. The staff was incredibly helpful every step of the way. This venue was very accommodating with our budget. They have multiple packages and also a la carte options to help customize the event. The food was also phenomenal. There were a lot of options in terms of food that let us be creative with our choices and choose items that were special to us. We could not have been happier with our choice.

I HIGHLY recommend the Hampshire House for your wedding! My husband and I are overjoyed, deeply impressed, and forever grateful for the exceptional experience that they have given us on our wedding day. We couldn’t have asked for a more elegant and romantic place for our wedding. With the beautiful fireplaces, grand chandeliers, and ornate wood work, it really feels like you don’t have to do anything to decorate the rooms for a wedding… VERY different than your average hotel ballroom. This place has a personality, and an old world, almost regal air about it, which, I’m sorry, you just cannot find in most places. And although our wedding was one month ago, our guests are still talking about it…ESPECIALLY the food! You can’t go wrong with any choice on the menu, and everything was cooked to perfection (I cut the beef tenderloin with a butter knife!!!). The really great thing is that the wedding packages they offer include the hors d’oervres, food, cake, taxes, tip, etc. (each package is a little different, ours also included an open bar and wine with dinner) so it crossed 3 more things off my list that I had to do. I would really recommend the library room if you want to have a great party. After dinner, the staff moved out some of the tables for the dance floor, and opened the doors to the bar which created a great flow from room to room, and we danced all night long! And lastly, I would be remiss not to mention the AMAZING wedding coordinator we had at the Hampshire House, Amanda. We had originally planned a bigger wedding at another venue for next summer, but decided to move it up 4 months, and have a more intimate wedding. Usually, when you move your wedding up that much, it can be very stressful, but Amanda made it so easy, and enjoyable. Every email and phone call was responded to promptly, and every time I wanted to come back and see the venue, she was extremely accommodating and gracious. And on my wedding day (as if she didn’t already do an amazing job) when my bridal party and I were late, and my fiancé was due to show up in 5 minutes, Amanda calmly took me and my maid of honor, and sprinted down the streets of Boston to the back entrance so my fiancé wouldn’t see me before the wedding. She then proceeded to send up a bottle of wine, and a plate of hors d’oervres to the bridal suite. If that’s not service I don’t know what is. That was just the icing on the cake of what turned out to be a truly magical night. My husband and I both agree, if we had to go back and do it all over again, we wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you so much Hampshire House!

Our wedding was on a beautiful snowy February morning and the Hampshire House was the picture perfect setting. Michele G. was so helpful and accommodating through out the planning process. I arranged to have my hair stylist meet me at the Hampshire House and Michele arranged an elegant dressing room. Everything about the Hampshire House is elegant and old Boston. The rooms are beautiful and look out to the Boston Public Gardens. The gorgeous lit fireplaces gave a quaint cozy feeling to our reception. The food is absolutely amazing and the guests loved it. Everyone on staff is very very helpful and went over and beyond our expectations! Thank you Hampshire House for making our wedding day perfect!

The Hampshire House went above and beyond our wishes and expectations. First class venue, food, staff, and service. Amanda Henderson made our day more special than we could have ever imagined. We are beyond glad that we chose The Hampshire House.

We could not have been happier with our wedding reception at the Hampshire House. The venue itself is gorgeous, with an impressive entry stairway (great for photos!), plenty of space to gather by the bar, sumptuous wood paneling in the “library” area (with windows overlooking the Public Garden) and beautiful details that suggest the lost elegance of a time gone by. As you ascend the stairs, you almost feel as if you are transported back in time, attending a 19th century soiree in a Back Bay/Beacon Hill salon. The location definitely helps this vibe – the Hampshire House, right above the landmark “Cheers” bar on Beacon Hill, is located in the heart of Boston and is everything you’d expect. Perhaps more impressive than the location or the atmosphere, and in my mind even more important, was the top notch staff. Amanda and her team are second to none. The teams’ responsiveness & professionalism during the planning stage, their ability to execute timing of all portions of the reception (while maintaining the flexibility necessary to accommodate last-minute wedding day issues that ALWAYS arise) was spot-on, and competence of the wait-staff greatly impressed us. Last but not lease – THE FOOD. Since our wedding, the guests have been raving about the venue in general but specifically the menu, which was, some of the best food we have ever had. It seemed like specifically the steak and other beef-based dishes received rave reviews, as well as sea-food oriented options (one appetizer included a lobster roll - perfect for Boston in the summertime!). All up, we could not have asked for a better venue and would wholeheartedly recommend the Hampshire House to anyone.

The Hampshire House is the perfect location for a romantic, beautiful and unique wedding. My husband was originally from England, and we first had a small civil ceremony with 15 people and a dinner to follow on the 3rd floor of the Hampshire House. We loved it so much that we cut down our quest list in order to have a bigger celebration one year later, this past June. We had 85 quests at our bigger celebration and utilized both the 2nd and 3rd floor spaces, and it was the perfect size if you want a warm, and intimate setting. The staff there are impeccable, they are kind, observant, and helpful. We personally worked with Amanda Henderson both times, and we couldn't have asked for someone better to help with everything, she helped making the stressful wedding planning seem easy and calm. She replied back to e-mails immediately and her attention to detail was extremely helpful. The quality and presentation of the food is amazing, definitely the best food I have ever had, and our quests were raving about their dinner all night long. The Hampshire House is in the most perfect location in Boston, being right across from the beautiful Public Gardens, and being right above the iconic Cheers Bar adds a fun and unique twist. We had quests traveling from all over the world and they all stated how amazing the setting was. The library room, where we had our ceremony and reception is truly stunning and is perfect if you are trying to stay away from the typical hotel ballroom wedding. It felt as if we were brought back in time with the ornate woodwork and decoration, that we didn't need to spend more money on decorating the room since it itself was so beautiful. If you want an intimate wedding with great food, great service, and a great location look no further. I would highly recommend Hampshire House to anyone who asked!

The Hampshire House was a fantastic venue for our small-ish (max 100 people), mixed-religion wedding. Everything was professionally done and taken care of. The day of the wedding ran so smoothly, we are still receiving compliments from guests. Our main contact there, Michele, was patient, helpful, and always upbeat. We met several times (and emailed much more), and designed a great menu (heavily vegetarian, no beef, pork, or shellfish. Special plates made for my mother, who has some food allergies). Day-of, Michele took care of setting up all sorts of small details (signs, table decoration, gifts and cards, bathroom baskets, and possibly last minute cake decorating). A beautiful, well run wedding venue. I'd definitely recommend it.

We just had our wedding (both the ceremony and reception) at the Hampshire House this past weekend, and it was a perfect location for us. We had a lot of out-of-town guests, so an intimate and historical venue in central Boston was lovely. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was beautiful, and best of all, our sales manager Daniela took SUCH great care of us the entire planning period. She got into contact with our vendors, answered questions very promptly and graciously, and helped everything go so smoothly on our wedding day. We would highly recommend the Hampshire House as a wedding venue.

We couldn't be more pleased with our daughter's wedding reception at the Hampshire House. It was the perfect venue for an elegant Boston wedding. Daniela and her team were warm, courteous and professional. Execution in all areas was flawless. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was outstanding. Daniela was a delight to work with through every stage of the preparation. She is pleasant, responsive and made the wedding planning most enjoyable. Our daughter's intimate Boston wedding was everything we had hoped it would be. We thank you for providing such a special day.

Wonderful service. Food was excellent. Courteous staff. Thank you Daniela and her team for making my day perfect!!

I had my wedding at the Hampshire House and it was the perfect venue for a winter wedding. I worked with Daniela as my wedding coordinator who listened to all of my requests and made sure that the entire night went smoothly. Everyone was so impressed by how delicious the food was from the cocktail hour to the dinner to the late night mini burgers which were a huge hit! The fireplaces were lit and there were so many places throughout the venue for beautiful wedding photos! I could not be any happier with the way the night went.

I cannot say enough - this venue was perfect for me. 70 guests fit perfectly in the space. It was high end with all the finishes, but was not ridiculously priced, primarily because we kept the guest count down. The coordinators were amazing to work with, and really did everything to make the day perfect. It was such an amazing space for our reception- people could not stop talking about how beautiful the space looked in the evening with the fireplace and candles lit.

If you are looking for a beautiful space for your ceremony and venue that comes with staff that is extremely helpful, professional, and wonderful, LOOK NO FURTHER! My husband and I wanted a ceremony and reception in a space that was very "Boston" and unlike anything anyone has ever seen before. We didn't want the standard "hotel" wedding and reception, but something very personal, elegant, and charming. This was the place for us the moment we stepped inside. The space requires little to no added decor and all of your wedding photos will be stunning! Additionally, it overlooks the public garden (which is also a great place for photos!) and is steps away from Acorn street in Beacon Hill. The staff were incredibly helpful! Sally was SUPER in making sure each detail was to our liking (even made sure some last minute changes were made). And provided so much calm when things overwhelmed me. She was incredibly responsive over email and phone and would never leave me without an answer (and I often emailed her A LOT!). No question was too big or too small! The food (and presentation of the food) was delightful. Your guests will truly enjoy every bite! (The food tasting was also so much fun -- they make you feel like celebrities). They are helpful when it comes to budgeting and understanding what to budget for. They are sensitive and never try to "sell" you on more. It felt like you were planning your wedding with family. We went with the seated dinner package and had the cake included. Their cake vendor did a great job designing a cake that was "us" and it was VERY delicious as well. I can't recommend Hampshire House more!!

We were thrilled with how easy it was to plan and then to enjoy our own wedding at Hampshire House. Our contact, Sally, was superb. We relied upon her experience, skills & judgment for many, many decisions. She was infinitely patient & shared in our excitement during the planning. The setting was perfect for our size—100 for the ceremony, a cocktail reception & then a buffet brunch. The service was professional & discrete & the food was outstanding. Many people told us how beautiful it was to be in the Library & they raved about the food. We were relaxed throughout because we knew we didn't have to worry about anything. Sally also worked with the pastry chef to create the cake we wanted and it was absolutely delicious—beautiful to look at, not over-sweet—and loaded with fresh, flavorful berries. I'd get marred there again in a heartbeat & recommend Hampshire House without reservation.

My husband and I had an afternoon wedding at The Hampshire House and it was absolutely perfect! Sally made sure every detail of our day was covered and that everything ran smoothly for us. As it was a day wedding and there was an evening wedding, we didn't feel rushed or that we were impeding on the evening wedding. The food was delicious and Sally even helped us customize a dessert menu rather than a typical wedding cake. The setting of The Hampshire House was unique and perfect for our 78 person wedding. The flowers were rearranged throughout the reception so that they could be showcased and not forgotten. Sally answered every question we had in a timely manner, was patient with us, and a calming presence during a hectic time and all the staff was super professional. I would highly recommend The Hampshire House.

Our ceremony and wedding took place at the Hampshire House. It is a historic gem in the middle of Boston. The venue is stunning and needs little decoration because of the historic architecture. The staff and coordinators were exceptional. Daniela organized the events with precision and attention to detail. She was so on top of details that I didn't need to worry about a thing! Maria and Karim were so helpful and kind for the day-of events. I cannot express what a wonderful experience I had planning a wedding at this venue. We have pictures and memories for a lifetime!