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2024's Guide to The Smith Barn Wedding Planning

The Smith Barn is considered one of the best barn wedding venues in Massachusetts. 250 acres of orchards and conservation land surround the historic Smith Barn, which is perched on a charming hilltop. The Smith Barn, which is part of the Felton-Smith Historic Site and is close to Peabody's Brooksby Farm. This North Shore MA wedding venue, is rich in beauty and significance, reflects more than three centuries of the history of the area and is the location of various historical landmarks.

The Smith Barn wedding venue is a private, nonprofit 501c3 organization, the Peabody Historical Society does not receive support from the federal, state, or local governments. The Felton-Smith Historic Site, which is close to Peabody's Brooksby Farm, is home to the idyllic Smith Barn, which is rented out by the Society in exchange for kind donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations. The Smith Barn is also supported by a large number of devoted volunteers and members.

Smith Barn Ceremony and Reception Options

Wedding Ceremony at the Smith Barn in Peabody MA

The Woodland Gardens

The Peabody Historical Society's Woodland Gardens, nestled behind the historic Nathaniel Felton Junior House (just across the street from the Smith Barn), is a beautiful backdrop for your wedding ceremony. The serene beauty of the Woodland Gardens is seen all through the year, from the rich hues of the fall leaves to the perennial blossoms in the spring and summer. The Woodland Gardens can be rented for $700.00 only if your reception is to follow at the Smith Barn.

The Barn

Weddings at the Smith Barn are available from April through November,  The renovated Smith Barn boasts a beautiful rural ambiance and contemporary vibe. Dine and party in the barn ample space, which easily fits groups of up to 240 people. The Smith Barn offers heat and air conditioning. Making it comfortable during any season of the year. The Smith Barn weddings on a Saturday cost $5,000 Weddings on Sunday and Friday can be rented for $3200. If you are considering have a week day wedding at the Smith Barn it can be yours for $2,000. The rental of the venue includes tables, bartenders and chairs

Catering Options at The Smith Barn

The Smith Barn has some fantastic caters for you to choose from. All of them have been in business and well known in the greater Boston area for their food and service. If you select the Smith Barn as your wedding venue you have to use one of their four preferred caterers. 

Vinwood Catering

Vinwood Caterers is continuously acknowledged as the preferred caterer on the North Shore. For more than 4 decades, they have been preparing meals for couples' weddings. Their business is anchored by Vinwood's Signature Style and flawless service. Vinwood caterings beliefs are straightforward. Offer the best possible seasonal, fresh food, and serve it with grace and unmatched care.

Off the Vine Catering

Off the Vine Catering is known for its outstanding cuisine, imaginative presentation ideas, flawless service, and attention to every last detail. Their secret to success has been to inject innovation and originality into every one of their catered events to provide a really unforgettable experience. The establishment of Spitfires BBQ and Clambakes as a subsidiary has contributed to the ongoing expansion of Off the Vine Catering's business.

Vincent Bianco's Catering 

The cuisine at Vincent Bianco's Custom Catering is rooted in history, developed by pride, and presented with consideration. The cornerstone of Vincent Bianco's company is their love of food and the way that it brings people together. They provide a wide range of services in addition to weddings, such as personal chef experiences in your home kitchen, polished business lunches and corporate events, or backyard barbecues customized to your guests, environment, needs, and preferences.

Bar Options

This bar is always provided by the venue. You have the option of offering your guest the experience of an open or cash bar. The venue has a large varsity of drink options. If there is something you like that they do not have, the wedding planner can special order it for you. Last call is 30 minutes before your wedding is over. 

The Smith Barn's History

The Peabody Historical Society & Museum, which was established in 1896, serves as a hub for the preservation, exploration, and appreciation of Peabody's cultural legacy. The Society's collections, which span more than 300 years of local and national history, are significant on both a local and a national level. The Society preserves eight historic properties, a sizable library, substantial archives, and sizable collections of fine and decorative arts, textiles, and porcelain. The collecting, preservation, and study of historical objects and topics related to the City of Peabody is the aim and goal of the Peabody Historical Society & Museum. The group also works to educate the general public about these issues and aspires to improve knowledge of the City and its residents via research into and appreciation of the city's history.

How to Reserve Your Wedding Date The Smith Barn

To book a date, a non-refundable payment of 50% of the total rental price, including Woodland Gardens, must be made payable to the Peabody Historical Society at 35 Washington Street in Peabody, Massachusetts, 01960-5520.

How to Contact The Smith Barn

Address:

38 Felton Street Peabody,

Massachusetts 01960-5520

Telephone:

(978) 204-6345

 

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