When you’re looking for the perfect wedding venue, you’ll want to find a hotel that offers an intimate and romantic setting like the Fairmont Copley Plaza, located at 138 St. James Avenue Boston, Massachusetts is just that place. Located right in the heart of historic Back Bay, this hotel has been capturing hearts since 1913 with its gorgeous charm and classic elegant intimacy. And it’s not hard to see why! Its grand lobby, stunning architecture, exquisite gardens, and ballrooms-everything has been designed to create your dream wedding day experience.
FAIRMONT COPLEY PLAZA WEDDING
The Fairmont Copley Plaza is a Forbes four-star, AAA four-diamond hotel that epitomizes luxury and warmth. They are known for their service excellence as well as the outstanding level of comfort they provide in each suite with amenities like king-sized beds, marble baths with deep soaking tubs or steam showers, fully stocked minibars, and more!
WHY CHOOSE FAIRMONT PLAZA HOTEL
You’ll see some of the most magnificent event rooms.
The Oval Room has hosted more ceremonies than even Trinity Church, with its spectacular overhead cloud-and-sky mural. The aptly named Grand Ballroom’s 30 feet-high coffered ceiling feels magnificent as they drizzle down over crystal chandeliers and a splendid marble floor which you can’t help but take in all the splendor of while walking around. The Venetian Rooms and St. James rooms are perfect for large gatherings. This lovely hotel sure has a lot in store for your next event!
Plenty of hotel rooms for the whole family and wedding party!
The Fairmont Boston offers 383 luxurious guest rooms, including 17 lavish suites and the exclusive Gold level. This includes a private lounge with special amenities for all guests to enjoy.
This gorgeous landmark hotel is a symbol of Boston’s luxurious past.
Being here feels like you’re in a palace and everything is glorious. You can see your reflection on the marble floors, crystal chandeliers hanging from ceilings, and there are even lions under the canopy entrance that welcomes you! The location of this venue just steps away from Freedom Trail or Beacon Hill only adds to its appeal.
Close to some of my favorite photo spots
The Fairmont Copley Plaza is centrally located in Boston’s historic Back Bay. It sits steps away from the Boston Public Library, historic Beacon Hill, and Newbury Street.
One of the most stunning hotel lobbies
The lobby of Copley Plaza is a spectacle that will overwhelm you with its beauty and elegance. Its ceilings are gilded, covered in trompe l’oeil paintings that create an illusion of looking up at the sky on a sunny day or down into a nighttime cityscape. Antiques from all over fill this 5,000 square foot room to make it feel like no other hotel before it.
It is more than just another travel destination, it is an ornate tribute to the city’s past.
The St. James Room has hand-carved molding and leather ceilings that are reminiscent of Boston’s culture. Signature Suites is honoring Boston City’s heritage.
Aside from being a marvelous location, they also offer some of the best Boston dishes.
The Fairmont Copley Plaza is a historic hotel in the heart of Boston that has hosted guests for over 100 years. Their delectable food, wine, and exemplary service have been central to their mission since day one. Their dedicated chef presents a curated menu with a local focus, working with New England suppliers to ensure guests taste the region in every bite. From hand-picking seasonal ingredients at the Copley Square Farmers Market and sourcing honey from rooftop beehives, Fairmont Copley promises an authentic culinary journey that spotlights Northeast cuisine for all of Boston’s best eats.
FAIRMONT COPLEY HOTEL’S EVENT ROOMS
The Grand Ballroom
The Grand Ballroom is a lavish venue for keynote speeches, general sessions, and large delegate gatherings. State-of-the-art audio-visual support ensures that every attendee can hear you in your dynamic presentations.
The Ballroom Foyer
The Ballroom Foyer is the perfect wedding reception room with 2,295 square feet of space.
The Oval Room
Considered one of the most beautiful rooms in Boston with a realistic sky and cloud ceiling mural, The hotel’s Oval Room has 3,829 square feet of space, perfect for large events.
The Venetian Room
The Venetian Room is the perfect choice for those who appreciate intimate elegance. This octagonal space can be used for cocktail hour, or as a reception room with its own bar and seating.
St. James’ Room
The St. James Room is a perfect room for elegant intimate events with 1,376 square feet of space.
If you are planning for your next special day and still can’t decide on the venue, look no further than Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel. With over 100 years of history, this Boston landmark is a great space for any special occasion.
THE BEST CHURCHES NEAR FAIRMONT COPLEY TO EXCHANGE VOWS
Trinity Church
Trinity Church in the City of Boston, located in the Back Bay of Boston, Massachusetts, is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.
Trinity Church provides five services on Sundays and three times a week during the day from September through June. Within the spectrum of Anglican worship styles, Trinity has been traditionally considered one with broad values in style.
The Trinity Church has a deep commitment to being the church of all people. They offer programs for every age and are devoted to making their parish home as welcoming as possible, with activities that range from high-level choirs like the Trinity Choir or Schola to children’s programming.
Old South Church
The Old South Church (also known as Third Church or New Old South Church) is a historic church that has served as the spiritual home for Bostonians since 1669.
The church was built on newly filled land in the Back Bay section of Boston has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Located at 645 Boylston Street and on Copley Square, this High Victorian Gothic building is one of the finest churches in New England for its architecture.
Fun Fact: Old South Church is the first Christian Church in the city of Boston to officiate a same-sex wedding when Massachusetts legalize gay marriage in 2004.
Cathedral of Holy Cross
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross is a towering, imposing structure at the heart of Boston. It’s not only one of New England’s largest Roman Catholic churches but also houses some incredible art and detail in its architecture for those who take time to admire it all!
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross is a historic church located in Boston’s South End neighborhood, at 1400 Washington St. Although this area was originally developed as an Anglo-Saxon Protestant residential zone, it transitioned to primarily Irish immigrants after middle-class residents moved on to new neighborhoods like Back Bay with roomier houses and bigger yards.
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross was designed by the famed ecclesiastical architect, Patrick Keely. It is one of his few projects which utilized Gothic Revival styling while mixing in some features from other styles as well.
Fairmont Copley Plaza FAQ
- Maximum capacity of your venue? 500
- Minimum number of guests required to book your venue? 20
- How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer? 3
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Fairmont Copley Plaza
138 St. James Avenue
Boston Massachusetts, United States 02116
1 617 267 5300
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