An Outdoor Wedding Venue Since 1947

Friendly Crossways is a rustic-chic destination outdoor wedding venue in MA, near Boston. We have on-site lodging located in the countryside, only 30-miles west of downtown Boston. We strive to give you the flexibility and time to create your special community for an entire weekend of joyful celebration on our farm.

“Friendly Crossways was the first venue we looked at and… we knew from the moment we stepped foot on the property we were sold.”

Sarah & MichaelMarried 2018

“Everything was so seamless on our day. I would highly recommend Friendly Crossways for anyone who wants to have a stunning outdoor venue with great food and great people around you!”

Margaret & AndrewMarried 2021

“You can get married just about anywhere but at Friendly Crossways you’re given the chance to live out your values of putting relationships first.”

Sarah & GrahamMarried 2019

“We loved that we could rent the whole property for the weekend and have our out of town friends stay with us from Friday to Sunday.”

Corina & GregMarried 2018

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“We got far more from the venue then we ever could have expected. We got far more then our money’s worth for choosing Friendly Crossways. I absolutely recommend them for any event or retreat.”

Molly & MikeMarried June 2021

Planning your perfect celebration at Friendly Crossways

Property Rental base rate starts at $6,350. Our package includes exclusive use of our 25-acre property for three days and two nights, a spacious getting-ready suite, many outdoor ceremony locations, a lush lawn for the tented reception, and rustic, forest and garden settings for your timeless photos. You can also use our magical fire circle both nights. Cost to lodge up to 25 people each night is included, with room for more!

Custom Designed Tents from our exclusive tent provider, Special Events of New England, range from $2,400 to $5,800, depending on your choice of tent, sides, lighting, dance floor, tables and chairs, and the number of guests. Our maximum guest count for a tented reception is 150. Intimate, dance-free receptions can be held indoors for up to 50 people. Contact Bob for more information. Robert.soucy@specialeventsofne.com

Reception Catering Friendly Crossways’ chef-owner, Mary Helan Turner, is partnering with two excellent catering companies that will prepare your memorable once-in-a-lifetime meal fresh on site, and serve it with the attention that you and your guests deserve. Usually $105-$145*+ per person (*includes everything: food from appetizers through dessert, rentals, servers, chefs, fees, gratuity and taxes). An external caterer may be used for ethnic, religious or cultural menus that we cannot provide, a facilities fee will apply. Self catering the reception meal is not allowed. Friendly Crossways can also cater your non-reception meals or you may self-cater those.

Our Bartending Services are required for all events where beer and wine are served. Pricing for use of the rustic wooden bar, bartenders, coolers, ice, glassware and other rentals, etc. ranges from $500-$1200 for depending on number of guests and hours of service.

Beverages for your reception are chosen by you, and provided by your licensed caterer, and billed on a host consumption model, averaging $20-$25 per person. Or, you may BYO if your caterer does not have a liquor license. Hard liquor is not allowed on the premises.

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“We had our Telugu wedding onsite and it was awesome. The groom had his Baraat on a tractor through the parking lot, the ceremony Mandap was on the lawn in the wedding glade surrounded by trees, the cocktail hour spanned various parts of the greenery (imagine lawn games, food, drinks, and everyone lounging in the sun), reception was under a tent adjacent to the ceremony, and it all ended with some late night lounging by the fire circle. While this might have been an unconventional space for a South Indian wedding, it ended up being perfect. ”

Sindhura & KarthikMarried July 2021

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“Two of our friends, who were married a month before us, said, “We don’t want to say your wedding was the best wedding ever, because of our wedding, but your wedding was the best wedding ever.””

Sam & AmberMarried September 2018

Wedding Package Details & Pricing

Wedding Package Details

	Full Wedding Weekends
Person Maximum	~150
Availability	5pm Friday – 1pm Sunday
Tented Reception Required	Yes, rental add’l cost through exclusive vendor
Getting-Ready Suite	Yes
Outdoor Ceremony Locations	Yes
On-Site Parking	Yes
Indoor Space for Inclement Weather	Under tent
Ceremony Reception Tables & Chairs	Via tent package
Overnight Lodging	Yes, 2 nights, up to 25 people included in venue rate
Fire Circle	Yes
S’mores Package	Add’l cost
Lawn Games	Add’l cost
Board Games	Yes
Rehearsal Dinner Catering	Add’l cost
Farewell Brunch Catering	Add’l cost
Reception Catering	Via exclusive external vendors
Beverages	Beer & Wine only \| BYO or via licensed caterer
Bartending Services	Via Friendly Crossways
Venue Rental Cost	2022: $6,350

	Full Wedding Weekends	Extended Wedding Celebration	Microwedding, Extended Evening	One-Day Event Wedding Events	Elopement Wedding Events
Person Maximum	120	120	25	25	10
Availability	5pm Friday – 1pm Sunday (June thru mid-October 2021)	4pm arrival – 1pm departure (Limited Friday & Saturday nights in 2021)	4pm-Noon (Sunday thru Thursday nights only June thru mid-October 2021)	2pm-10pm (Sunday thru Thursday nights only, June thru mid-October 2021)	2pm-10pm (Sunday thru Thursday nights only, June thru mid-October 2021)
Tented Reception Required	Yes, rental add’l cost through exclusive vendor	Yes, if more than 25 people. Rental is add’l cost through exclusive vendor	–	–	–
Getting-Ready Suite	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Outdoor Ceremony Locations	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
On-Site Parking	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Indoor Space for Inclement Weather	Under tent	Under tent	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ceremony Reception Tables & Chairs	Via tent package	Via tent package	Yes, upgrades available	Yes, upgrades available	Yes, upgrades available
Overnight Lodging	Yes, 2 nights, up to 25 people included in venue rate	Yes, 1 night, up to 25 people included in venue rate	Yes, 1 night, up to 25 people included in venue rate	Lodging & breakfast included for couple only. Additional guests @ $65/person	Lodging & breakfast included for couple only. Additional guests @ $65/person
Fire Circle	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
S’mores Package	Add’l cost	Add’l cost	Yes	–	–
Lawn Games	Add’l cost	Add’l cost	Yes	Yes	Yes
Board Games	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rehearsal Dinner Catering	Add’l cost	–	–	–	–
Farewell Brunch Catering	Add’l cost	–	–	–	–
Reception Catering	Via preferred vendor	Via preferred vendor	Via Friendly Crossways	Via Friendly Crossways	Via Friendly Crossways, if serving a meal
Beverages	BYO Beer & Wine only, or via licensed caterer	BYO Beer & Wine only, or via licensed caterer	BYO Beer & Wine only, or via licensed caterer	BYO Beer & Wine only	BYO Beer & Wine only
Bartending Services	Via Friendly Crossways	Via Friendly Crossways	Via Friendly Crossways	Via Friendly Crossways, if serving alcohol	Via Friendly Crossways, if serving alcohol
Venue Rental Cost	2021: $6,197 2022: $6,350	$4,797	$3,797	$1,997	$1,000

	Person Maximum	Availability	Tent Reception Required	Getting Ready Suite	Outdoor Ceremony Locations	On Site Parking	Indoor Space for Inclement Weather	Ceremony Reception Tables and Chairs	Overnight Lodging	Fire Circle	S’mores Package	Lawn Games	Board Games	Rehearsal Catering	Farewell Brunch Catering	Reception Catering	Beverages	Bartending Services	Venue Rental Rate
Full Wedding Weekends	120	5pm Friday – 1pm Sunday (June thru mid-October 2021)	Yes, rental add’l cost through exclusive vendor	Yes	Yes	Yes	Under Tent	Via Tent Rental	Yes, 2 nights, up to 25 people included in venue rate	Yes	Add’l cost	Add’l cost	Yes	Add’l cost	Add’l cost	Via preferred vendor	BYO Beer & Wine only, or via licensed caterer	Via Friendly Crossways	2021: $6,197 2022: $6,350
Extended Wedding Celebration	120	4pm arrival – 1pm departure (Limited Fri. & Sat. nights in 2021)	Yes, if more than 25 people. Rental is add’l cost through exclusive vendor	Yes	Yes	Yes	Under Tent	Via Tent Rental	Yes, 1 night, up to 25 people included in venue rate	Yes	Add’l cost	Add’l cost	Yes	—	—	Via preferred vendor	BYO Beer & Wine only, or via licensed caterer	Via Friendly Crossways	$4,797
Microwedding, Extended Evening	25	4pm-Noon (Sunday thru Thursday nights only June thru mid-October)	—	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes, upgrades available	Yes, 1 night, up to 25 people included in venue rate	Yes	Add’l cost	Yes	Yes	—	—	Via Friendly Crossways	BYO Beer & Wine only, or via licensed caterer	Via Friendly Crossways	$3,797
One-Day Wedding Event	25	2pm-10pm (Sunday thru Thursday nights only, June thru mid-October)	—	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes, upgrades available	Lodging & breakfast included for couple only. Additional guests @ $65/person	Yes	Add’l cost	Yes	Yes	—	—	Via Friendly Crossways	BYO Beer & Wine only	Via Friendly Crossways	$1,997
Elopement	10	2pm-10pm (Sunday thru Thursday nights only, June thru mid-October)	—	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes, upgrades available	Lodging & breakfast included for couple only. Additional guests @ $65/person	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	—	—	Via Friendly Crossways	BYO Beer & Wine only	Via Friendly Crossways	$1,00

“I can’t imagine going through the stress of planning a wedding during COVID without Mary Helan’s guidance and kindness.”

Alex & SunnyMarried October 2020

Weekend Wedding FAQ

What services does your weekend wedding venue provide?

A wedding weekend at Friendly Crossways includes the gift of time to relax with friends and family. On site lodging for up to 50 people coupled with your hosts’ flexibility means you can do-it-yourself as little or as much as you want when it comes to getting those friends and family involved in decorating the tent or using the kitchen to prepare a leisurely breakfast on your special day. Wind down in the evening by the fire circle.

What settings does your venue provide?

Friendly Crossways has a variety of outdoor wedding ceremony venues including a “cathedral in the pines” wedding glade, open lawns, old apple orchards, perennial gardens and New England stone walls. There is space for a tented reception and lawn games outside and rehearsal dinner and brunch inside a century old barn. This is a working farm with a corn field, blueberry orchard, honey bees and an organic vegetable garden. A tent package is required for 60 or more guests. Intimate weddings of up to 60 people can hold a dance-free reception in our barn dining room.

Describe your venue:

We’re inviting you to our home. It’s charming, warm, homey, rustic, chic, beautifully landscaped with plenty of space for fun and games, and only 30 miles from Boston!

What religious affiliations does your venue serve?

Friendly Crossways is nondenominational and ecumenical.

What is the maximum capacity for a reception?

120-ish adults for a tented reception (Massachusetts and CDC guidelines permitting)
60 inside (Massachusetts and CDC guidelines permitting), currently: 25 inside

Do you have onsite catering?

Yes. A menu has been designed that includes chef-owner Mary Helan’s most requested wedding foods and our partner chefs’ specialties. Basically, we can provide you with anything you want!

Do you allow outside catering?

Outside catering for the reception is allowed if your heart is set on a menu that we can’t provide, including some ethnic menus. Additional facilities fees will apply. Outside caterers for the rehearsal dinner are welcome with no additional facilities fees unless there are 40 or more people.

Do you offer an on-site wedding consultant?

Yes, at an additional cost. However, we encourage you to visit our preferred vendors page to find a wedding planner and day-of coordinator for your celebration

Do you have a liquor license?

Wedding couples may choose from a wide variety of beverages (beer, wine, champagne, cider) provided by a caterer who has a liquor license.
The beverage bill is based on what is actually consumed by your guests.
Wedding couples may purchase and bring in their beer & wine for rehearsal dinner or after party, and may be able to BYO for their reception, depending on caterer.
Wedding couples must provide host liability insurance with Friendly Crossways, LLC as additional insured which can be purchased for $150 on line via EventHelper.
Hard liquor is not allowed on our site except for seltzers with ABV of 5% or less.
Our bartenders have liquor liability insurance, one bartender per 90 people. Friendly Crossways provides, at an additional cost, the bar service including bartenders, handcrafted wooden bar, ice, etc.

Describe your parking facilities:

We provide a parking attendant on the ceremony day.
We have parking on site for 25 cars and overflow parking nearby for another 50 cars.

Is there handicap access?

Yes.

Do you offer any special services?

The owners have over 30 combined years of experience in coordinating complicated events (like wedding weekends) in a harmonious manner. Our wedding couples get the benefit of that experience.

Do you rent other items such as linens, tables, or flatware?

Yes: tent, sides, lighting package, tables, chairs, dance floor, napkins & table cloths are rented through our EXCLUSIVE tent rental company Special Events of New England.
As your caterer, we are responsible for providing tableware (china, glass, silver) and everything necessary to prepare and serve your memorable reception meal.

Can you provide a coat check?

No. But coats are hardly ever necessary during our wedding season which is mid-May to mid-October.

We really liked working with these vendors; they are flexible, hardworking, professional and respect “our” couples.

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