Willowdale Estate
Guest capacity
Up to 240 seated guests
About this venue
Willowdale Estate is a private mansion, just 30-miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. Located within a 720-acre state forest, and along the pristine Ipswich River. Our private estate is the perfect setting for a New England wedding ceremony and reception. Our coordination team and catering staff will execute your plan with grace, leaving you free to enjoy the party and mix with your guests. At Willowdale Estate, we host two wedding seasons. Our Tent Season from May-October is perfect for parties between 125-240 guests, and our Mansion Season from November-April is better suited for smaller parties between 80-125 guests inside our Estate. As you search for a venue, we would love to hear from you! We can send open dates, host a tour of our space, or create a quote for you. We celebrate the differences that make each client event unique, and warmly welcome people of every race, religion, and gender identity. Thank you for viewing our venue!
Our event spaces
Tent Events (Mansion, Tent, and Garden)
Your once-in-a-lifetime celebration deserves a one-of-a-kind setting.
Tent Season events include our private mansion, garden, and Sperry Tent. Guests enjoy the historic character of our estate, the beauty of our Garden Courtyard with a variety of flowering plants and trees, as well as, multiple access points to the mansion. Dinner and dancing are hosted under our Sperry Tent. Our restaurant-style catering is prepared on-site by the Willowdale Estate catering team, and we include support from on-site event coordinators.
Guest capacity
Up to 240 Seated
Up to 240 Standing
Square footage
6,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Bistro lights along the perimeter of the tent, with lanterns on the spruce center poles - Covered walkway connecting the tent and the mansion - Dining, cocktail, and café tables, and garden chairs - Tent heaters and fans available for use as needed; the Estate is air-conditioned and heated - Parking attendants - Three private hospitality suites for use during your event - Dance floor, courtyard bistro lights, and other custom features can be added (additional pricing will apply)
Mansion Events
Easy to plan, impossible to forget.
Events in the mansion (November - April) include full use of the main floor of the estate, with access to three private suites on the second floor for getting ready. Indoor events are cozy and romantic with warm wood tones of the house, festive, and lights. We are happy to incorporate personal touches that keep our century-old mansion vibrant, dynamic, and full of life. Our mansion features leaded stained glass windows, stone fireplaces, and intricate wood molding.
Guest capacity
Up to 125 Seated
Up to 125 Standing
Square footage
2,700
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
• Gas fireplaces • LED frosted votive candles • A dance floor is provided in the Great Room • Dining, cocktail, and café tables, and chairs • Parking attendants • Three private hospitality suites • Backup generator available as needed • Seasonal decorations are included for the month of December • upgraded chairs, farm tables, custom lighting, and other custom features can be added to your reception (additional pricing will apply)
Tent Events (Mansion, Tent, and Garden)
Your once-in-a-lifetime celebration deserves a one-of-a-kind setting.
Tent Season events include our private mansion, garden, and Sperry Tent. Guests enjoy the historic character of our estate, the beauty of our Garden Courtyard with a variety of flowering plants and trees, as well as, multiple access points to the mansion. Dinner and dancing are hosted under our Sperry Tent. Our restaurant-style catering is prepared on-site by the Willowdale Estate catering team, and we include support from on-site event coordinators.
Guest capacity
Up to 240 Seated
Up to 240 Standing
Square footage
6,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Bistro lights along the perimeter of the tent, with lanterns on the spruce center poles - Covered walkway connecting the tent and the mansion - Dining, cocktail, and café tables, and garden chairs - Tent heaters and fans available for use as needed; the Estate is air-conditioned and heated - Parking attendants - Three private hospitality suites for use during your event - Dance floor, courtyard bistro lights, and other custom features can be added (additional pricing will apply)
Mansion Events
Easy to plan, impossible to forget.
Events in the mansion (November - April) include full use of the main floor of the estate, with access to three private suites on the second floor for getting ready. Indoor events are cozy and romantic with warm wood tones of the house, festive, and lights. We are happy to incorporate personal touches that keep our century-old mansion vibrant, dynamic, and full of life. Our mansion features leaded stained glass windows, stone fireplaces, and intricate wood molding.
Guest capacity
Up to 125 Seated
Up to 125 Standing
Square footage
2,700
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
• Gas fireplaces • LED frosted votive candles • A dance floor is provided in the Great Room • Dining, cocktail, and café tables, and chairs • Parking attendants • Three private hospitality suites • Backup generator available as needed • Seasonal decorations are included for the month of December • upgraded chairs, farm tables, custom lighting, and other custom features can be added to your reception (additional pricing will apply)
Available services that can be provided by Willowdale Estate
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Chiavari Chairs
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
52 reviews
Willowdale- the best of the best!
Our wedding on 12/6/2025 was truly a dream come true, and this venue was a huge part of what made the day so magical. It was absolutely perfect for a winter wedding—soft bistro lights, warm candlelight, and the coziest atmosphere. It felt like we stepped into the most beautiful winter celebration we could’ve imagined. Jeannine, our day-of coordinator, was an absolute superstar. She thought of every single detail, kept everything running seamlessly, and made us feel completely supported from the moment we arrived. We honestly couldn’t believe how effortless she made the entire day feel. We felt so cared for, and it meant the world to us. And the food… incredible. Our guests are still raving about everything—the appetizers, the dinner, and especially the cookies. Every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. The waitstaff was also amazing: attentive, kind, and on top of everything all night long. We truly can’t say enough wonderful things about this venue. It exceeded every expectation and gave us the perfect wedding day we’d always hoped for. If you’re considering getting married here, I genuinely can’t recommend it highly enough. It was everything we dreamed of and more—and our guests clearly agree!
Above and beyond our expectations
We knew this venue was one-of-a-kind and would be the perfect place to celebrate our wedding. We wanted a fun cozy yet classy house party vibe and Willowdale absolutely helped us make that a reality. It's such a unique space. For the price point, you want the venue and catering to be flawless, and we were somewhat skeptical it could be worth all the money and effort, but our experience at Willowdale kind of blew us away. They're truly professionals. It was a night we'll remember forever, and we heard the same from our guests. Our planner, Julia, was a perfect fit for us. Matched our energy and provided helpful suggestions during planning and even during the event that honestly helped perfect the night in ways we'd never have thought to ourselves. Can't recommend her highly enough! And of course we have to give a shout-out to the house-made chocolate chip cookies they sent us after our initial tour. They really sealed the deal when selecting venues and getting to take a giant box home after the event was a great full-circle moment.
THE PERFECT DAY!
We fell in love with Willowdale Estate the moment we arrived, and it was even more gorgeous on our wedding day. Our guests are still raving about venue and the food! The entire staff was amazing, so warm, professional, and eager to help with anything we needed. Jordan was incredible and made every detail perfect. Truly the dream team at a dream venue.
Beautiful September wedding
My husband and I got married at Willowdale in September 2025. We cannot say enough good things about the venue. They were extremely attentive and responsive throughout the whole wedding process and our day of coordinator, Jordan, was absolutely amazing. The food and drinks were amazing and the staff went above and beyond. Our guests had a wonderful time. We were so happy!!
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