Weddings
Celebrate your love story in a timeless setting
In the heart of downtown Boston and against a dramatic backdrop of skyscrapers, our revolutionary spaces have stood the test of time to become a unique venue for your big day.
We would be delighted to answer your wedding rental questions. Please review the information below and then fill out our Wedding Rental Request Form. You can also email rentals@revolutionaryspaces.org or call 617-780-0555. A member of our event staff will respond as soon as possible.
Photo Gallery
Revolutionary Spaces is honored to have been part of hundreds of weddings throughout the years. See our photo gallery below for a sneak peek of just a few of the weddings we've hosted. You can also visit our Pinterest page for inspiration on how our space can make your wedding one for the history books!
Additional Information
For a virtual tour of our Main Hall at Old South Meeting House, please visit our Wedding Wire storefront. You will also find 360-degree views of the Conference Room and Education Room, both of which are available for your wedding party to lounge in before your ceremony.
If you would like to tour of the Old State House or Old South Meeting House, please fill out our Wedding Rental Request Form.
The Old South Meeting House and Old State House are open seven days per week as museums. Wedding ceremonies can begin after the sites have closed to the public.
Wedding ceremonies typically begin at 6:00 PM from April 1 to October 31 and at 5:00 PM from November 1 to March 31. Our wedding ceremony rental is for three hours, including time for setup and break down on the day of your wedding and a one-hour rehearsal typically held the evening before. Your wedding may exceed three hours for an additional charge.
Old South Meeting House’s Main Hall holds up to 550 guests in our historic pews for a presentation—250 on the first floor and 300 in the balcony. We can host 200 guests for a standing and mingling cocktail reception and 100 guests for a seated dinner.
The Old State House can seat up to 50 people in the Council Chamber on the second floor. The building can fit hold a maximum capacity of 75 people.
Old South Meeting House is wheelchair accessible with elevator access to all levels except the balcony. Assistive listening devices are available with the use of the sound system.
Unfortunately, the Old State House is not currently wheelchair accessible.
Please click here for more information about building accessibility.
All rental fees and services are tailored to your individual needs and typically include use of the building, in-house A/V equipment, and staffing.
Old South Meeting House: Fees for a typical wedding ceremony range starts between $2,800 to $3,100. A one-hour rehearsal is recommended (typically held the evening before the wedding) and is built into your wedding contract. Each wedding ceremony is staffed by an event manager and additional assistants. Your event manager will assist with your rehearsal and ceremony to help coordinate your procession, music, and other needs.
Old State House: For Old State House wedding pricing, please contact events@revolutionaryspaces.org or 617-482-6349 Ext. 15.
Find reviews of Old South Meeting House’s wedding services on WeddingWire.
Recommended Vendors
Old South Meeting House is not affiliated with any religion and welcomes all kinds of ceremonies. Couples may select any officiant of their choosing. Below are some recommended officiants:
Brother Lawrence A. Whitney, LC, Boston College University Chaplain and Officiant
857-413-7122
lwhitney@bu.edu
Rabbi David B. Kudan, Officiant for Jewish and Interfaith Ceremonies
617-877-3818
rabbi@kudan.net
Donna Cunio, Nondenominational Minister and Massachusetts Justice of the Peace
781-659-7667
rcunio@comcast.net
Father Jim Griffin, M.Div., Independent Catholic Priest and Registered Wedding Officiant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
508-808-1586
jhgriffin1@aol.com
William Luzier, Attorney and Massachusetts Justice of the Peace
617-782-6077
bostonjp@earthlink.net
Cindy Matchett, Celebrant
978-263-5937
info@meaningfulweddings.com
We are fortunate to have had many talented photographers capture weddings in our space over the years. Below are some photographers who have taken outstanding wedding portfolios in our space.
Old South Meeting House has incredible acoustics. It's easy to create the perfect ambiance with our antique 1929 Mason Hamlin Grand Piano. Use of this beloved instrument is available for a small tuning fee.
New England Conservatory Music Referral Service
617-585-1170
Riverview Chamber Players
781-398-2240
International Strings
617-966-7947
Marc Hall Atelier
617-482-6272
Nature's Design Studio
781-640-9320
Winston Flowers
800-457-4901
Petals, Inc.
978-532-0066
C2MDesigns
401-475-6260
Poppy Floral
617-955-7144
The caterers listed below are familiar with our unique historic setting as well as our food preparation and setup restrictions. We do not allow groups to self-cater or drop off food for events. If alcohol is to be served at your event, we require that the server(s) are licensed and insured; liquor service must be discontinued one half-hour prior to the end of your event.
Above and Beyond Catering
617-426-5999
events@aboveabc.com
Boston Catering and Events
781-938-9300
info@bostoncater.com
The Catered Affair
781-982-9333
info@thecatereredaffair.com
Gourmet Caterers
617-522-2820
catering@gourmetcatering.com
Lavishly Dunn
617-921-8993
jonathandunn@lavishlydunn.com