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DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum Wedding

in Boston Wedding Venues

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Weddings at DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum provide a beautiful and unique backdrop of contemporary art for your event. The DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in New England is a popular wedding venue because they have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to finding the perfect venue for your wedding ceremony, rehearsal dinner, and reception.

DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum is a contemporary art museum located in Lincoln, MA. The museum was founded in 1964 by artist and collector Paul J. DeCordova. The DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is open year-round and hosts a variety of events and exhibitions for both guests and locals alike.

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Location: 51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln, Massachusetts 01773
Contact No: +1 781-259-8355
Website: https://thetrustees.org/content/decordova-venue-rental/

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INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES AT DECORDOVA SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM:

DEWEY FAMILY GALLERY AND SCULPTURE TERRACE

Dewey Family Gallery and Sculpture Terrace is a stunning venue for your wedding. It’s located in the heart of downtown Winfield, Kansas, with easy access to all of the area’s attractions. The venue is large enough to host an elegant reception for up to 200 guests, or it can be divided into smaller sections for a smaller wedding and event.

Both daytime and nighttime events can be held in this combination of indoor and outdoor space overlooks the picturesque Flint’s Pond.  Guests can enjoy cocktails the stunning views from the outdoor Sculpture Terrace, which is located just outside the Museum and provides easy access to other areas of the sculpture park. Dinner and after party dancing in Dewey Gallery. The Sculpture Terrace can also be used a venue for ceremony.

The venue offers indoor space as well as outdoor spaces that can be used year-round. The indoor spaces include:

– A Great Hall with a stone wall around it that opens onto a courtyard

– A Dewey Family Gallery featuring paintings by artists such as Monet and Van Gogh

– A Ballroom with a chandelier hanging over it which can be used for your reception and event.

Venue capacity: 140 pax for dinner & dancing, 170 pax for dinner or luncheon (no dancing), 200 pax for theater-style seating ceremony, and 200 pax for standing reception.

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RAPPAPORT ROOF TERRACE

The Rappaport Terrace is an ideal location for a cocktail reception and passed hors d’oeuvres. It is situated on the 6th floor of the Museum and has easy access via elevator. The Rappaport Roof Terrace can be reserved in conjunction with other areas in the Sculpture Park or Museum and is typically only available for evening events.

The venue has three different wedding options to choose from, including the Grand Hall, the Grand Hall with Rustic or Modern Decorations and the Garden Terrace.

The Rappaport Roof Terrace is perfect for any type of wedding; whether it be an elegant affair or a more laid-back celebration. The garden terrace offers expansive views of downtown Silver Spring and the surrounding area. The event space has been renovated to make it look more like a traditional indoor venue than an outdoor garden terrace. And because it’s so close to downtown Silver Spring, it’s easy to get around during your wedding day event. There are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby if you need anything during your event!

Venue capacity: 100 pax

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DENORMANDIE LIBRARY

The Denormandie Library is a stunning venue that is perfect for small weddings, conferences, and private parties. This wonderful place is located on the 4th floor of the Museum. The building features an elegant stone facade and elaborately carved windows, giving it the look of a castle or cathedral. Its interior is just as impressive—the library has seven floors, all of them featuring stunning views of the city your guests will surely love.

If you’re looking for an intimate but elegant space for your wedding ceremony, this is it!

Capacity: 20 pax

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SCULPTURE PARK

The DeCordova Sculpture Park hosts one of the most beautiful places to get married in the world. With Decordova Sculpture Garden lush greenery and natural beauty, it’s a place where you can truly immerse yourself in nature. It’s also a great choice for any tented event or your wedding venue if you’re looking for something more intimate than an outdoor ceremony.

The Sculpture Park is an outdoor venue where you can celebrate your wedding day or a tented event with a contemporary sculpture garden to walk around and look at from every angle. The Sculpture Park sits on 30 acres that feature nature walks, lakefront views, and over 50 outdoor sculptures. The perfect setting for a wedding photography session, too!

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DECORDOVA SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM COMPLIMENTARY AMENITIES:

  • Admission for all guests (full access to the grounds and galleries)
  • Audio Visual Equipment
  • Tables and Chairs
  • Changing Room
  • Electrical Power
  • Event Manager
  • Parking
  • Restrooms

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WHAT HOTELS ARE CLOSE TO DECORDOVA SCULPTURE PARK & MUSEUM?

  • Hawthorne Inn (2.23 mi)
  • North Bridge Inn (2.90 mi)
  • The Inn at Hastings Park (4.08 mi)
  • Archer Hotel Burlington (5.97 mi)
  •  Crescent Suites Hotel (5.72 mi)

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HOW DO I SECURE MY WEDDING DATE AT THE DECORDOVA SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM?

Decordova Sculpture Park and Museum requires a 50% non-refundable deposit of the estimated total fee. Plus, a $1,000 refundable security deposit is also required.

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DOES DECORDOVA SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM ALLOW OUTSIDE CATERERS?

Yes, but a $1,000 fee will be added to the venue fee for alternative caterers and is subject to approval by the venue. The client is also required to present the caterer’s operating license and insurance record.

Preferred Caterers of Decordova Sculpture Park and Museum:

  • Boston Catering & Events
  • Capers Catering 
  • East Meets West Catering 
  • Fireside Catering 
  • Heritage Food Truck Catering 
  • MAX Ultimate Food 
  • Peppers Artful Events

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IS THERE A CAFÉ IN DECORDOVA SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM?

When you’re looking for a place to relax and unwind after a long stroll at the Decordova sculpture park and museum galleries, there’s no better place than Twisted Tree Cafe.

The Twisted Tree Cafe now offers many different menu items including: burgers, salads, soups, sandwiches and more! If you’re looking for something new then this is the place for you! You can also choose from specialty drinks such as hot chocolate or coffee!

This café is making sure their customers feel welcome and comfortable here. That’s why they’ve designed their cafe so that it feels like home to all of our guests—whether they’re regulars or new arrivals. The staff at Twisted Tree Café is always happy to help out with anything you need—whether it’s finding an open table or getting your drink order right!

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IS DECORDOVA SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM PET-FRIENDLY?

Yes, pets are welcome at Decordova Sculpture Park and Museum. The Museum only permits service dogs.

DOES DECORDOVA SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM HAVE PARKING?

Yes. Decordova Sculpture Park and Museum parking is located in the main lot across from the entrance to the museum building.

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DECORDOVA SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM REVIEWS

“…Their incredible event manager answered all of our questions promptly which put at ease my anxieties easily…the natural setting and a contemporary quasi urban feel we wanted for our wedding…we loved coming to and explore view contemporary art…” -Margaret

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“…this is the perfect place to get married. The event coordinator is very helpful and friendly, and the grounds site is beautiful. The reception area is nice and big…plenty of room for guests…will definitely recommend decordova..we had an amazing wedding there!..” -Benedict S.

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BOOK NOW AT DECORDOVA SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM FOR A UNIQUE AND UNFORGETTABLE WEDDING!

If you are looking for an event space for your wedding that can provide everything from art to nature, DeCordova Sculpture Museum and Park is the place for you. The park is free to the public, and there are many options available for planning your wedding.

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deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum wedding by nicole chan photography - non traditional jewish wedding

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