Garden Wedding Package

Destination Wedding on Beautiful Cape Ann

You, your family and friends can call the Center home for the evening. Exclusivity of the Center from 1:00pm until 11:00am the following day.

Exchange vows surrounded by alluring gardens punctuated by sculptures and artistic treasures. Celebrate into the evening under our lighted reception tent, tucked amidst tall pines and oak. Enjoy S'mores around the camp fire late into the night. Awake the next morning to share memories with your guests and enjoy a hearty breakfast.

Weddings at the Center are as unique as the couples hosting their special day. We encourage you to define your own style and give you the freedom to create a celebration as your personal expression.

Garden Wedding Includes:

  • Exclusive use of the Center and our beautiful 18 acres
  • Experienced professional wedding planner
  • Pre-wedding tasting of chosen dinner entrees and salad
  • Friendly, personable fuction staff to cater to your guests needs
  • Helpful parking attendants for the afternoon of your reception
  • Use of the gardens, lawns or trails for your Ceremony
  • 40 x 60, lighted reception tent
  • Tables, white chairs and a linen credit at our selected vendor
  • Cutting of your cake is always a complimentary service
  • Options to host your rehearsal dinner or other on-site events

Wedding Reception

Your Wedding Reception will feature delicious appetizers and a sumptuous meal, all perfectly prepared by our Executive Chef and culinary team. Our Chef specializes in beautifully presented, innovative reception menus served either plated or buffet style.

Thinking about having a Lobster Bake or casual BBQ option, let us know and we would be delighted to share our menu options with you. If you prefer to serve vegetarian, vegan or authentic cuisine we will work with you on a customized menu for your specific requests.

Overnight Accommodations

The Essex Conference Center & Retreat is a unique venue where your guests can enjoy the convenience of having overnight accommodations for after your celebration. Friends and family can enjoy the comfort and privacy of individual guest rooms. Every contemplative guest room is decorated with functional furnishings and overlooks our wooded property or gardens. No two rooms are exactly alike.

Up to 20 guest rooms are available for your guests for Saturday evening.

Schedule a Tour

To schedule a site visit or reserve your wedding date contact our Sales Team at 978-768-7374 ext. 14 or fill out our contact form and someone will be in touch within 24 hours.

View recent wedding photos at www.facebook.com/essexconference.

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