The Boston Public Library is an ornately designed historic wedding venue located in the heart of the city. If you are considering hosting your wedding at the Boston Public Library, I’m going to share a few insider tips as a local wedding planner, in the post below.

Home to all the great literary classics, and some of the most romantic love stories ever told, planning a wedding at the Boston Public Library is for the couple who deems themselves true romantics at heart. One of the unique aspects of planning a wedding at the Boston Public Library is the grandeur of its astonishing architecture. The Beaux-arts building was the first of its kind in the US. To this day the halls of the library are still adorned with paintings, tapestries, and sculptures evoking the otherworldly feeling of its rich history.

Because of the library’s delicate history, weddings planned in their event spaces must be handled with care. Typically, with most historic wedding venues, couples are not permitted to affix, hang or relocate any items within the space. While that may sound like a drawback to some couples, I think it keeps the focus of your wedding day on your love and the eyes of your guests on the natural beauty of the space. When we work together to plan your wedding at the Boston Public Library, we will draw out the details of your personality by focusing on the design aspect of your wedding using layout, color, and experience.

One of the wonderful aspects of planning a wedding at the Boston Public Library is its ability to transform into an all-in-one location wedding venue. The library offers multiple event spaces throughout the Boylston Street Building & the McKim Building. Each space with its own unique ambiance to serve as your ceremony location, cocktail hour, or reception space. Additionally, each space provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop for unforgettable wedding portraits.

Catering for weddings at the Boston Public Library is exclusively provided by The Catered Affair. Their dining experience covers everything from cocktail hour passed hors d'oeuvres and noodle bars, to a plated dinner with some of the finest selections of New England classics. To top off your wedding reception, they also offer ice cream crafted by local artisans & small-batch suppliers. Lastly, the Boston Public Library provides their couples with the ability to plan their wedding rehearsal the day before their wedding, during library hours. For more information on capacity & recommended spaces, please use the link below to book a consultation with Defined Luxe.