Wedding Location?

[segcube.livejournal.com]

Can anyone suggest a place to hold a wedding in or near Davis Square? This could include Teele, Porter, etc. We'll have about 90 people. We're looking for good food and a space for about 3-4 hours--could be a restaurant, hall, or some other creative space.

Some considerations:
Parking--not everyone on our guest list is T-friendly. Valet parking might be an option.
Stairs--some guests won't be able to handle stairs too well.
Dancing--we don't require it, but some people are all about the dancing when it comes to weddings--we don't want to disappoint!

My fiance and I have been living here for three years, and really want to have our wedding in this community because we love it so much!

Thanks!

Comments

[talonvaki.livejournal.com]

The first thing that comes to mind is the VFW Hall on Summer, near the Rosebud?

[segcube.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure how to get in touch with a booking agent there...any ideas?

[talonvaki.livejournal.com]

I know people in this group have been involved in events there...I don't know either, but they must be listed in the phonebook...There's a number for the Veteran's Service Office at the bottom of this article (http://www.ci.somerville.ma.us/newsDetail.cfm?instance_id=675) that could probably get you started...

VFW Dilboy Post

[reed-davis.livejournal.com]

The VFW Dilboy Post is the hall near Rosebud. It has plenty of parking and is a pretty nice hall, but you would need to bring in a caterer.

[lillibet.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure about the accessibility issues and parking constraints, but you might check out the Somerville Museum--friends have had great events there.

[segcube.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the idea! Did the events have food? Was the cooking done on-site or was it served as a buffet?

[lillibet.livejournal.com]

The events had food, I think all of them were catered station-style. It's been long enough that I have no idea what kitchen facilities were available. They don't seem to have a website, but I'm sure they'd be happy to answer questions if you give them a call.

[ron_newman]

I'm pretty sure the Somerville Museum has no kitchen.

[miss-chance.livejournal.com]

My hubby and I are (among?) the "friends who had great events there." We didn't Cater it, per se, in as much as went through Whole Foods Catering and Party department, bought food and took it there ourselves and served it buffet-style. On the plus side, it's really lovely and the directors are wonderful, friendly, nice people. On the minus side, they have a half-flight of stairs to get in, and the only restrooms are in the basement. There is no kitchen, and the only parking is on-street.

Some other friends of mine got married at Antony's on Highland Ave. and Central St. This is about as much of a stretch from "Davis" as the Somerville Museum, is a little less artsy, quirky, pretty, and fun, but on the other hand is specifically designed for events like this, has all the staff, etc., to make it happen, and has plenty of free parking.

I've been to lovely, classy, catered art openings and other city meetings in the Dover Plaza on Dover Street (right behind Someday), too.

Or go totally retro and rent out Sacco's. ;-)

Congrats! and good luck.

[ron_newman]

Regarding Dover Plaza -- if you're referring to Gallery Bershad, that's unfortunately been gone for several years. I miss it.

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

Is the actual ceremony being held on the same site? There are some churches with reception halls on College Ave, if you're of that persuasion... though I'm guessing you're shooting for something a little different.

[segcube.livejournal.com]

You're right, we're not looking to have a church ceremony. We'd like to have an informal ceremony (no walking down the isle or anything), dinner and, yes, dancing. Then grab our friends, run to a bar and have fun!

[ron_newman]

Anthony's Function Hall, at Highland and Central, is often used for such purposes.

[progressnerd.livejournal.com]

Just adding the URL:
http://www.anthonysfunctions.com/

[amethystmoon.livejournal.com]

some of the more spacious resturaunts in the area would probably be open to renting the place out and catering, though it would probably be expensive

[siderea]

Yes, Orleans lept to mind as maybe up to 90 people. It's accessible, across the street from a parking lot and a T station, and I think maybe has a little dance floor.

Alternatively, Johnny D's might be up to that many, and ditto.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_meej_/]

Depending on what time of year you're thinking about, if you're planning on holding the reception elsewhere anyhow a ceremony in Powderhouse Park could be very lovely.

It's also possible that, up in that corner of the neighborhood, Tufts might have rentable function halls etc.

(The Somerville Museum would have a tough time seating 90 for the dinner portion, I'd expect, but it's worth looking into - wonderful organization, and that staircase in the main hall is terrific.)

[julishka.livejournal.com]

i know you guys are looking for something near davis, but have you considered the boston center for adult education's ballroom? it's pretty cheap by boston function hall standards and is so beautiful you barely need decorations. on comm ave just a block away from the public garden. (i went to a wedding there and it was wonderful.)

http://www.bcae.org/gambleframe.html

and, looks like they're having a booking sale!