TIE
Beauport Hotel
Gloucester, 978-282-0008, beauporthotel.com
With four beautiful event venues and a reputation for great service, the new Beauport Hotel is already one of the North Shore’s most stellar wedding venues. It’s easy to see why: A great setting, fantastic food, and a dedication to getting every detail right (it only hosts one wedding at a time, ensuring that each couple receives Beauport Hotel’s undivided attention) mean couples and their guests can relax and soak in the experience. Choose between the Beauport Grand Ballroom, Pavilion Room, Oceanside Terrace, and Harbor Room.
The Mansion at Turner Hill
Ipswich, 978-356-7070, turnerhill.com
Larger weddings are perfect for Turner Hill, where an outdoor wedding chapel and a beautiful tent with teak flooring set it apart from other venues. The tent can accommodate 250 of your nearest and dearest, and is situated in an elegant garden setting. Its menu is stellar, too, with a wide variety of options ranging from hors d’oeuvres like a raw bar and mashed potato bar to sophisticated entrees like a duet of lobster and filet mignon.
Readers’ Choice
Cruiseport Gloucester
Gloucester, 978-282-9700, cruiseportgloucester.com
A beautiful seaside setting and countless classic touches make Cruiseport Gloucester the perfect place to kick off a lifetime of wedded bliss. The venue is perfect for larger crowds, thanks to its 6,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, which boasts polished wood floors, crystal chandeliers, and gorgeous views of Gloucester Harbor. Extras like valet parking make your guests feel like VIPs, and a wedding coordinator will ensure your reception is the talk of the town for years to come.