Moraine Farm Wedding Information

The historic Moraine Farm is located on 175 acres of land in Beverly, Massachusetts. The beautiful grounds of the estate were designed in 1880 by Frederick Law Olmsted, the same man that designed New York’s Central Park. A hidden gem in the North Shore, Moraine Farms provides a secluded area for both small and large weddings. Catering is provided by Fireside, the exclusive caterers for Moraine Farm. Cocktail hour can be held on the Estate’s patio overlooking Wenham lake, while receptions take place under a large tent. The gardens, tea house, estate, and surrounding areas provide plenty of options for ceremony locations, as well as gorgeous photographs.

About The Estate at Moraine Farm

When you first look at Moraine Farm, the biggest thing that will stand out is the nature. The beautiful grounds of the estate were designed in 1880 by Frederick Law Olmsted, the same man that designed New York’s Central Park. The estate has been called “the finest existing example of Frederick Law Olmsted’s approach to planning a country estate,” by preeminent Olmsted scholar Charles E. Beveridge.

Olmsted created lawns, hedged, rustic stone walls, and a beautiful meadow, on top of collaborating with Boston architects Peabody and Stearns to design the massive stone terrace that faces the lake. They also extended the shingle-and-stone house into the landscape, completely emmercing the land and property together in a delicate manner.

The farm got its name from a low ridge of glacial debris, called a moraine, which Olmsted used to give an elevated vantage point for the paths and carriage drives that looped through 75 acres of coniferous forest, passed lake and meadow views, and climbed to an overlook on the edge of the 40-acre farm.

Overall, the work of Olmsted has created a lovely and unique place to celebrate your love with family and friends. This location is truly one of a kind.

Wedding Ceremony Locations

The wedding venue has various spots where you can say your vows, have cocktail hour, and a reception:

Tented Wedding: Want to bask in nature and enjoy the outdoors? A tent may just be what you need. A permanent tent is installed during the spring through fall, which accommodates weddings up to 250 guests. This can accommodate 50-300 people.

Brick Patio: In a true fairytale fashion, the Brick Patio makes for a great cocktail hour. With all the exposed brick and reds that merge with the green trees closely overhead, your guests will be able to relax and chat before the reception starts. It overlooks Wenham Lake, which makes for an incredible view for everyone involved.

Gardens and Tea House: This tea house is charming and very romantic among the gardens that surround it. With fountains and various benches, it provides for great photo options, as well as an intimate ceremony location. The greenery and tea house is a fun way to spice up photos and create an elegant memory.

Estate House: If you desire your wedding to be smaller, hosting it in the estate house may just be what you are looking for. You are able to host the ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception here. During the off-season, Moraine Farms offers the estate house for cocktail parties for up to 100 people and seated dinners for up to 50 people.

Estate Grounds: The grounds in general consist of the lawn by the tea house, the lower garden, and the brick patio. These grounds are open to be used as a ceremony if you desire to be outside. This can accommodate 50-300 people.

Costs of a wedding at Moraine Farm in Beverly, MA

Venue Rental Package:

What do you get in the venue rental?

Private and exclusive use of the estate
Private and exclusive use of the surrounding lawns and gardens
5-hour rental period
An option to extend time for the ceremony
Tide Water tent that is 96’8” x 57’7”
Fully floored Tide Water tent with bistro lighting
Clear siding when needed with the Tide Water tent
Can upgrade with heaters and fans
Additional lighting is available with upgrade
Use of two elegant hospitality suites for the wedding party
Ample on-site parking

Prices:

Friday: On Fridays, the venue rental fee is $3,500 and the food and beverage minimum is $14,000.

Saturday: On Saturdays, the venue rental fee is $7,000 and the food and beverage minimum is $23,000.

Sunday: On Sundays, the venue rental fee is $2,000 and the food and beverage minimum is $10,000

Sunday Holiday: When it is a Sunday and a holiday, the venue rental fee will be $7,000 and the food and beverage minimum will be $23,000.

Cater for Weddings at Moraine Farm

The catering team that is used by Moraine Farm Wedding is called Fireside Catering and they strive to customize the perfect menu for your event. They want to be able to give you the wedding of your dreams and are willing to work with you to achieve that.

Allergies: They offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other options.

What is included:

Full onsite/day of staffing that includes servers, bartenders, chefs, event managers, and server attendant planning services
Multiple planning meetings, planning guide and planning worksheets
Email and phone support throughout the duration of your planning period
Pre-event vendor organization and ceremony coordination
Provision drop off and day of placement
Elegant white-rim china, glassware, and stemware, and European-size flatware
White floor length linen and white linen napkins
Round dining, buffet, andbar tables, as well as cushioned white garden chairs
Farm tables, specialty linen, lounge furniture, and other unique options can be added for an additional charge

Sample Menus:

Below are some sample menus with prices that you could choose from for your wedding.

Menu 1: $99 a person

Field greens, brie and raspberries, spiced walnuts, and white balsamic vinaigrette.
Herb roasted free-range statler chicken celeriac puree, shaved fennel salad, and lemon jus.
Snap beans, peas, broccoli rabe, garlic and chili.
Sea salted red skin potatoes and caramelized onion

Menu 2: $105 a person

Gibbet Hill farm salad, farm veg, goat cheese, and herb vinaigrette.
Seared Faroe island salmon caramelized fennel and onion, and lemon chive beurre blanc.
Baby zucchini, sunburst squash, baby carrot, and cipollini.
Orzo, feta, kalamata, tomato, and red onion.

Menu 3: $111 a person

Caprese.
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, and aged balsamic reduction.
Seared Atlantic halibut fennel cream.
Garlic and herb roasted baby carrots and cipollini onions.
Celery root and potato mash.

Menu 4: $100 a person

Field greens and local apples.
Westfield farms goat cheese, dried cranberries, spiced pecan, and whitebalsamic vinaigrette.
Free-range statler chicken parsnip puree and apple-sage chutney.
Spiced butternut, dried cranberries, and pepitas.
Roasted root vegetables, celeriac, sweet potatoes, and parsnips.

Beverage Stations:

Basil-infused lemonade
Lemon, cucumber, and mint water
Hibiscus orange water
Old fashioned lemonade and iced tea
Apple cider station
Hot chocolate station

Photos at Moraine Farm

The Moraine Farm offers plenty of wonderful places for your Boston wedding photographer to choose from. From the estate grounds to the wonderful garden areas, your photos will be reminiscent of a fairytale wonderland. The greenery provides an excellent backdrop to any group photo. Let your imagination run wild with the possibilities.

The Estate at Moraine Farm is the perfect place to have your wedding at. With the luxurious features and beautiful atmosphere, you can’t go wrong. The staff is eager and waiting to help you make your day, the best day of your life.