Olio: Modern / Industrial Event Space

just our close friends and family and then a massive party to immediately follow. We didn’t want a traditional wedding and Olio was perfect for that, no strict vendor preferences, nothing that would hold us back from making the space and the day whatever we wanted. We had high hopes that the world would be back to normal by November 2020 and we’d be able to have the party we wanted. Well it wasn’t and we couldn’t. Sarah was there from start to finish with every change of plan and every new idea. Olio came up with the most amazing covid safe wedding packages just in time and we were still able to have our intimate ceremony at Olio and enjoy the beautiful space. It wasn’t the day we planned, but we wouldn’t change it for the world. I would recommend Olio to anyone I know, not just for a wedding, but literally any party or function you could dream up, Olio would make it happen.

ace your own and yet, it does not need much to make it look beautiful, as the space offers beauty all on its own - historic yet modern, cozy yet spacious. We started planning a large wedding and needed to downsize due to COVID and throughout both planning processes we realized, Olio is perfect for any event - large or small. Sarah is INCREDIBLE and we cannot thank her enough for the care and support she gave us throughout the wedding process. Book at Olio, you won't regret it! I have already started recommending it to all my engaged friends!

cute a special moment during unprecedented times (COVID)! Olio was that place; it is absolutely stunning and such a hidden gem near Boston! We had two months to pull this off, and throughout our planning, I kept getting comments about being "the calmest bride ever" and "you sure you don't need any help/" and that is because Sarah and her preferred vendors (Jessie Felix the photographer, Devin from Fluer & Stitch and Melissa from Premier Catering), had me feeling like everything was taken care of. Sarah was always in contact, checking in, and responsive to my communication. And, she provided day-of coordination that was executed so beautifully that we were got to really enjoy our wedding day without hiccups! This was the perfect place for our wedding and I would recommend Sarah, and her venue, again and again.

ing we’ve seen, absolutely perfect for our Halloween wedding. Sarah was just *amazing* - we basically planned the wedding in 6 weeks. She walked us through the entire process (a huge feat, because I’m the most indecisive person I know and I had no ideas set in stone lol). The vendors that they work with were just as helpful and everything from the food, flowers, photography and set up was perfect.

now Husband and I were feeling after canceling our initial wedding. She was patient, flexible, and all around supportive and helpful throughout the whole process. We ultimately planned and pulled off such an amazing wedding in just 6 weeks, in large part due to the help of Sarah and the flexibility that Olio offered. The space itself is stunning and really allows you to make any unique vision come true. I told Sarah I wanted lots of candles and romantic vibes, and she TRULY delivered, even beyond what I could have hoped for. The vendors she works with are also truly amazing and all around it was the best experience. I would highly recommend Olio to anybody & everybody!

communicative, and committed to making our wedding day perfect even with all of the changes that COVID-19 was bringing. We had the most perfect wedding day at the Olio. The space is large, modern, and beautiful. It created the perfect opportunity to decorate in a way that fit the vision we had for our wedding. Sarah's experience was invaluable. She gave us great recommendations for vendors, helped us with decor, and was always available to answer questions. I would get married at the Olio again in a heartbeat!

olutely nothing to worry about. Getting married in the middle of a pandemic was a hard decision. We wanted something safe, fun and stress free. Olio not only delivered that but they exceeded all other expectations. Every guest had a wonderful time and the pictures came out stunning. Pandemic or not, Olio is the place to get married. Their space is unique, historic and can become whatever you want it to be. Our day was flawless start to finish. Book your wedding here! You will not regret it.

vision. We have visited many times and are always spellbound by the size of the room. Beyond its stunning interior and historic features, Olio offers peace of mind throughout the planning process as owner Sarah Narcus walks you through every step of the way. Like many other couples, our wedding was rescheduled twice due to Covid-19 and Olio was beyond accommodating every step of the way. Sarah made us feel like we were truly in this together; she experienced all of the emotions with us and was a guiding light through the rescheduling process. We eloped at Olio on 8/8 using one of their new elopement packages while our vow renewal and reception will be held at Olio next August. We cannot wait to work with Sarah again and highly recommend Olio.

akeup to videographers. Olio is stunning by itself and I barely needed to decorate it. I found it while browsing online and fell in love with it. I knew it was perfect for the intimate wedding I dreamed about. I could go on forever about how dreamy, romantic and peaceful my ceremony was but for now I’ll just say it was worth everything minute. Olio is the perfect opportunity for a rustic and elegant wedding. My husband and I loved Sarah and we couldn’t be more pleased with our wedding. She’s truly in the business of making people’s dreams come true. She was an essential part of our dream day. Thank you so much Sarah!

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ity to execute our vision, instead of having the same cookie cutter reception that venues host each weekend. After finding Olio, we were immediately attracted to the ability to bring in our caterer and band/DJ of choice and to decorate the space as we wished. Plus, when we toured Olio, we were blown away by the beautiful walls, the natural light flowing in through the windows, and the massive amounts of space. The combination of flexibility and the physical space at a very reasonable price made choosing Olio an easy decision. As we planned the wedding, Sarah was a delight to work with! Since she has years of experience in the industry, she was able to direct us toward fantastic vendors and reminded us to think about details that we may have otherwise overlooked. She was extremely responsive to our questions and felt like a true part of our team throughout the process. Especially in the final days leading up to the wedding as COVID-19 started to pop up in Boston, Sarah reassured us that whatever happened she would work with us to make sure the day was everything we dreamed, even if we had to reschedule. Thankfully, we were able to host the wedding (mostly) as planned, and Olio was better than we imagined! We bussed our guests up to Peabody from Boston, and loading and unloading was extremely easy thanks to the reserved space in front of the building. Despite being a 30-45 minute ride on the bus, everyone said it was an easy trip! The venue looked fantastic in the early evening sunlight, and there was more than enough room for us to divide the space into a cocktail hour/dancing area and dinner seating for our 130 guests. Everyone loved the distinctive venue and had a blast. We're incredibly happy and thankful that we chose Olio and could not recommend the venue and the team more!

speak for itself. Olio met that criteria and then some. The historic features and industrial style make it simply authentic. The space needs nothing other than your friends and family there to celebrate with!

certain style that just wasn't us. As soon as we saw Olio come to life we knew we had to get married there. It is open and overwhelmingly beautiful. It is a blank canvas but gives you enough of a beautiful back drop that you don't need much to let it do it's thing. Pictures speak for themselves. The owners, Sarah and Ellen, were responsive, helpful, and passionate. We went one step further and booked Sarah's day of coordination service, Without a Hitch, and could not have done it without her amazing and cool-headed hire Jess. Thank you for making our wedding day what it was!!!

barn - and on a rainy fall Saturday it was perfect for our farm tables and café lights with fall flowers and a jazz brunch. And those fantastic historic walls just sang when we projected our wedding videos on them! We could not have been happier! Our guests were raving about how unique and amazing the space was! And as a PR professional who has planned many an event - it was not easy to hand over day of coordination to anyone...but the instant I met Sarah I knew I could trust her...and I was so right! Sarah is amazing and we were so lucky to find this fantastic venue/coordinator combo. We love Sarah and Olio and Without a Hitch!

derstanding, helpful, considerate, and put up with our nonsense. If you need a beautiful modern space for a wedding along with sublime service, Olio is the best option.

ssured me it was going to be amazing. Leading up to the wedding, Sarah kept me in the loop with all the construction details and sending me lots of pictures. When I finally got to see the finished product, it was better than I could have ever envisioned. The floors are absolutely gorgeous. The walls are so industrial, which is exactly what I wanted. The HUGE windows are to die for! You are able to bring in whatever you would like to decorate, so the venue truly does become one of a kind for your wedding. So many of my guests told me how much they adored the space and how unique is was from the cookie cutter wedding venue. Sarah is an absolute dream to work with (she was also my day of coordinator). She has so much knowledge and was there to answer any questions I had immediately, even right after giving birth! If we ever an excuse for another big party, it will be with Olio and Sarah!

onate about bringing this building back to life, and they're equally passionate about taking great care of their clients. We had a wonderful experience working and recording in this space and couldn't be more pleased with the end the result. The combination of the warm wood tones on the floor, against the industrial walls and the high ceilings, makes for such a dramatic impact that will wow anyone lucky enough to spend some time here. Great job ladies and thank you so much for hosting us. Can't wait to come back!

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ed about the idea of being able to style your wedding exactly how you've always dreamed of, keep reading. Sarah, the venue owner, is a rock star. She was super good at communicating, checking in on us and making sure we were good. It was fun to dream about what our wedding would look like on our first visit, since Sarah also has a cool creative mind. The space has really nice perks you won't find anything else, like some parking in the back, included tables and chairs, and awesome natural light through humongous windows. And you really can do whatever your heart desires. No more finding-a-decent-venue-except-the-weird-carpet, or obliging to a hotel's outdated designs. Just a big space to fill with your big-day imagination. We also wanted to have both our ceremony and reception in the same big space, and just quickly flipped the room during cocktail hour. We've only gotten positive remarks from all our guests, who loved how unique the space was, how beautiful the concrete walls were, and just the vibes. We joke that we're gonna do our 10 year party at Olio again, but also we hope it's not a joke. Seriously, call Sarah, get a sense of how passionate she is, and schedule a visit! We really can't do Olio justice until you see the space yourself. Happy planning!

d space took my breath away! If you are looking for an edgy, industrial, hip location for your event this is the place. The women who run Olio are simply amazing. They worked with my husband and I through our 7 month engagement and were literally flawless! I cannot recommend them enough. I kid you not every email I sent (and there were a lot of them!) was responded to the same day and usually MINUTES later. Simply amazing. Any road bump in planning our wedding Sarah was right there to help us find a solution. Sarah is very knowledge about the area of Peabody and was always recommending cool places near Olio to check out and other great vendors to work with for our wedding which made the wedding planning process a billion times easier. Seriously cannot recommend this place enough. On the ascetic side of things, I don't think you can find a cooler place to host an event. The original cement walls and wood floors speak for themselves, but also create a blank slate to do whatever your heart desires for decor which for a DIY kinda bride this was exactly what I wanted! I'm already happy for future brides that get to have the pleasure of getting married here!

were so open to our ideas and let us tour when needed to make sure we weren’t missing anything! The were so professional and a joy to work with especially on the day of our wedding! I would recommend Olio to anyone and everyone! This space allowed us to create our vision without any hurdles!