Congratulations on the upcoming wedding and celebration! The first outdoor wedding held at Friendly Crossways was in July 1947, the same year that Friendly Crossways was converted from a working farm to a rustic retreat center. In 1997, that couple celebrated their 50th anniversary with a big family reunion back here at Friendly Crossways.
Our facility is wonderfully suited for the couple looking for a relaxed, country atmosphere with plenty of space for family members to reunite and for guests to meet, mingle and make your wedding ceremony and celebration a memorable one.
Here are the things you need to know about holding a wedding ceremony and/or reception here to make things easier for bride, groom, (and bride's mom!):
You can reserve exclusive use of our 25-acre property for up to 48 hours for a flat fee. This gives you access to the grounds including a wedding glade and flower gardens, dining hall, meeting space, as well as use of kitchen for non-reception meals and accommodations for up to 40 people. Additional guests can be accommodated for an additional charge. Here's the link to the wedding weekend registration form.
There are several options on the property for an outdoor wedding ceremony, including a wooded glade, under a maple tree, or on a lovely green lawn.bordered by stone walls and perennial flower beds. Brand new in 2009: we have an outdoor fire pit!
We can accommodate up to 65 guests overnight, a maximum of 72 guests can be served indoors for a sitdown meal, and up to 140 guests outdoors.
For outdoor weddings and receptions, a beautiful, romantic tent (plus table, chairs and dance floor) can be provided for an additional cost. Two companies that we work with are excellent at meeting these needs: Chris at Special Events of New England and the folks at Sunshine Tent and Party.
Special Events Tent with Weather Flaps in Place
We can provide fresh, beautifully presented food from champagne brunches to buffets to bbqs for all eating preferences from omnivores to vegetarians to vegans.
If you prefer, your friends and family may use our commercial kitchen to prepare the reception food for you, for an additional facilities fee, depending on the size of the reception (the first 40 people are included in the flat fee). You may also provide your own outside caterer if you wish. There will be additional facility fees associated with an outside caterer depending on their needs and the size of the reception (again, the first 40 people are included in the flat fee).
Harvard is a dry town, but you can have beer, wine and champagne here (no hard liquor) if you purchase an on-line wedding insurance policy or name us as additional insured on your (or your parents') home owners' insurance policy. Outside caterers also need to have appropriate insurance coverage.
Two local award winnng florists that we recommend are Lois Frampton of 'Fabulous Flowers' and Martin Alvarez at 'Webber Florists'. Lois can be reached at fabulous.flowers@comcast.net. and you can email Martin at shout@martinalvarez.com
We have an in-house wedding videographer (former clients include National Geographic, BBC, PBS, CBS, A&E etc.) For more information link to Keith Turner. Local wedding photographers include Charles Kronauer and candids by MomentsKept.
Keith and Mary Helan Turner
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