As a wedding photographer, I have enjoyed photographing many weddings at The Villa wedding venue in East Bridgewater, MA, just 30 minutes south of Boston. This picturesque and elegant venue offers couples the perfect location to exchange their vows and celebrate their special day. With stunning grounds, impeccable service, and attention to detail, The Villa is a top choice for any couple looking for a Boston wedding venue. In this article, I will take a closer look at The Villa wedding venue, including its ceremony and reception locations, cocktail hour options, photo opportunities, what is included in weddings at The Villa, local hotel accommodations and rehearsal dinner options, and more.
Wedding Ceremony Location
The Villa offers a beautiful location for wedding ceremonies on its spacious lawn area next to its tented reception area. The ceremony fee is $1,500, and the maximum number of wedding guests the ceremony site can seat is 250. The green lawn is beautifully manicured, making for a romantic and intimate experience for couples and their guests. One wedding ceremony suggestion is that the best time for a ceremony on the lawn is during the late afternoon or early evening if it’s mid summer.
Cocktail Hour Location
Cocktail hour is hosted next to the ceremony and tent location. If a couple chooses to have their ceremony at The Villa, guests are ushered into the patio next to the tent for cocktail hour. The patio features a fire pit perfect for the fall wedding season. I love the lawn games during cocktail hour couples often provide for their wedding guests during cocktail hour. The provide your guest an activity and make for great candid photos. The venue's catering team will prepare food stations or pass appetizers to keep guests satisfied and happy.
Reception Location
The reception location at The Villa includes all tables, chairs, and linens. However, if a couple wants to customize the decor for their wedding, they can choose from more options with a company like PEAK Event Services. The Villa is typically set up with the dance floor in the middle, dinner tables around the dance floor, and the DJ in the center of the dance floor. As a documentary wedding photographer, I love the lighting and setup, which creates a perfect atmosphere for capturing those dance floor moments. All weddings at The Villa end around 10:30 pm, so couples can keep the party going late into the night!
Photo Locations at The Villa
The Villa offers several wedding photo locations, including an excellent spots for couples that planned a first look and photos during golden hour. For simple family photos, I recommend a landscaped area next to the tented wedding venue patio. It's an easy location and has good light in the late afternoon. As a wedding photographer, I always look for unique locations for my couples' wedding portraits. The locations for portairs give us the space needed The Villa never disappoints with its picturesque and spacious grounds.
Included in All Weddings at The Villa in East Bridgewater
All weddings at The Villa in East Bridgewater include a personal wedding planner throughout the wedding planning process, a professional event manager for the event to help you with your wedding timeline, magnificently landscaped grounds, endless photo opportunities, a private wedding suite, parking attendants, bartenders , a personal attendant for the wedding party, floor-length house linens with house overlays, complimentary food tasting for the couple, a complimentary bottle of champagne in the wedding suite, mini stationary display from the menu for the wedding party, and elegantly framed table numbers. As a Boston wedding photographer, I appreciate the attention to detail and the beautiful wedding decor that The Villa provides for all their clients.
Hotel Accommodations
The Villa recommends two great hotel accommodations for out-of-town wedding guests located near the venue. The first is the Marriott Residence Inn Bridgewater, located at 2020 Pleasant Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324, and can be reached at (508) 807-5463. The second option is the Marriott Residence Inn Brockton/Easton, located at 124 Liberty Street, Brockton, MA 02301, and can be reached at (508) 583-3600. As a wedding photographer, I appreciate the convenience of having these great options for getting ready photos before the wedding at the Villa.
Rehearsal Dinner Options
The Villa recommends several local restaurants for couples looking for a place to host their rehearsal dinner. Adria, located at 436 Oak Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333, offers a delicious Italian cuisine menu. Mia Regazza, located at 268 Washington Street, Abington, MA 02351, offers classic American cuisine. The Patio at McGuiggan's, located at 2552 Washington Street, Whitman, MA 02382, offers a cozy atmosphere with a menu of pub-style food. Lastly, the Scarlet Oak Tavern, located at 217 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043, offers a seasonal menu of farm-to-table cuisine.
Wedding Photos at The Villa in East Bridgewater, MA
Conclusion
In conclusion, The Villa wedding venue in East Bridgewater, MA, offers couples a picturesque location to exchange their vows and celebrate their special day. The Villa's manicured grounds, elegant tented patio, and impeccable service make it the perfect choice for any couple looking for a Boston wedding venue. As a wedding photographer, I have photographed many weddings at The Villa and can attest to its beauty, elegance, and excellent service. The Villa will create a magical experience for any couple's big day, and I look forward to capturing those precious moments for years to come.
