Attended one of my very good friends wedding at this location in early December 2025. It ended up…read moresnowing so they had to move the ceremony indoors and the staff was amazingly unfazed by the transition. Food was plentiful and absolutely delicious. So many great members of staff that helped keep the flow going

Miraval gardens was the perfect wedding venue for our special day. From the moment we visited, we…read morewere blown away by the stunning natural beauty and elegance of the property. What really made our experience exceptional was the incredible service and support we received from the Miraval team. Our day of coordinator, Lauren, was an absolute rockstar. She was so organized, attentive, and truly went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. We never had to worry about a single detail, allowing us to fully enjoy the day. Our original wedding venue was in Anna Maria, FL and was unfortunately damaged substantially during the hurricanes so we had 3.5 weeks to plan this MA wedding. Every single guest noted that they would have NEVER known this wedding was planning in 3.5 weeks because of how seamless everything was. We owe that all to the Miraval team. The food was absolutely fantastic, from the cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres, salads, entrees, and dessert; everything was delicious! Overall, Miraval gardens provided the perfect backdrop and hassle-free experience for our dream wedding day. We are so grateful to the entire staff for making our vision a reality. We would give them 6 stars if we could and cannot recommend them highly enough to any couple searching for the perfect wedding venue.

Our ceremony and reception were held at Raffael's at South Shore Country Club. The main reasons we…read morechose this venue was for the price, location (I wanted to have the ceremony and reception at the same location) and I wanted good scenery for outside photos. Raffael's at South Shore Country Club delivered on everything! It is such a beautiful venue and the staff is fantastic! They offer an incredible value as a venue and went out of their way to provide services for us that other venues would have charged an arm and a leg for. I hear from someone new everyday how incredible the food was and how great the staff were - that is was the best wedding they have ever been to. Terese was extremely helpful throughout the planning of the event and the day itself. I really couldn't have pulled this wedding together without her! She is one of the most organized, professional and creative people I have ever had the pleasure to work with! Terese made every detail of our wedding exactly as we wanted, and she even surpassed our expectations. She is a joy to work with and very reasonable. She allows you to customize your wedding according to your budget. I can't say enough good things about her! She made our wedding ceremony so easy and stress free. Absolutely no complaints at all, they made for a smooth and successful event at a great price.

I have been here many times and it's great. The buffet…read morebrunch is really good. The venues are great here. Good drinks. Love the view of golf course.

Victoria gave us a fantastic tour of the Benjamin Lincoln house. It was exciting to be guided…read moresomeone so young, so enthusiastic and so knowledgeable about the subject. She made the tour exciting, interesting and it was easy to interact with her. Highly recommend the Benjamin Lincoln house tour.

Not to be confused with the currently operating school in Hingham called Derby Academy, Old Derby…read moreAcademy is the headquarters for the Hingham Historical Society. Old Derby was the original school the newer one sprung from, started by Madame Sarah Derby in the 1700s. The Federal style building has an illustrious and interesting history. I have weddings on the brain having just been to a great one this past weekend. So it got me to remembering my own wedding which was held here. We took a walk around the property this weekend and were reminded of what a great spot this is. This is a beautiful venue with a pretty not to mention historic ballroom which leads to a lovely outdoor garden. The good news for us, which I know might not be for everyone, is that you are just renting the space and so you can hire whomever you would like to create the right kind of celebration for you. This means you hire your own caterer. There is a full kitchen on the premises for the caterers to use. With this kind of arrangement we could make sure the food was exactly what we wanted it to be, made by chefs we trusted. This also means you are not limited to the choices other venues hold you to. You're not subject to the pricing whims of venues that charge exorbitantly for their bar service. The caterer we chose provided bar service (mixer, sodas, etc.) and the bartenders but we supplied all the alcohol. Buying your own alcohol is a not only a money saver but allows you to personally select the kinds of wines and other liquors that you want to see served. My personal pet peeve is being invited to an event like a wedding and having to contend with a cash bar. Remember: you are inviting guests to your celebration. They shouldn't have to pay for anything unless it's a charity benefit. It's no different in my mind than having guests to your home. Enough on the lectures. This is a great place to host your wedding or any special party in which you want a unique and interesting venue. If you are interested in an historical setting and want to really have a more open canvas of options in which to personally design the details of your event, this might be the spot for you.

My wife and I had an amazing experience and are so glad we chose to be wed and celebrate at the…read moreAvenir! Sydney was our coordinator and let me tell you, she was incredible! She is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and organized throughout the planning process all the way through the day of! She made our day perfect, and everything ran smoothly. The staff on the day of the wedding were just as amazing! The food is also incredible! We knew this from our tasting, so many guests came up to us to say that it was the best wedding meal they had ever had! We never once had to worry about a thing in regards to our venue thanks to Sydney. We cannot thank Sydney and her crew enough for their attention to detail and constant professionalism! Everything went off without a hitch and our day was perfect! Look no further, we couldn't recommend Avenir more!

A touch of classic elegance and a dash of chic glamour are just a few words that highlight our…read moreexperience at Avenir! The minute we visited and toured Avenir we were immediately taken in by the style, gorgeous chandelier, level of communication and thoroughness to provide us with information and this was just the beginning. We planned our wedding in less than 6 months, and this could not have been accomplished without the amazing, patient and detailed oriented staff at Avenir - who ensured we had not only a wonderful experience but most importantly a memorable one. Value - amazing! Avenir was reasonably priced, even now as we reflect on the day, we are in awe with the experience and what we paid. Our guests had a wonderful time during the cocktail hour, and we enjoyed the outdoor garden where many photos were taken by our bridal party and photographer. Throughout the night, guests complimented us on the selection of our venue, service and exceptional food! Some of quotes from our guests truly capture the quality of the experience: - "The selection of hors d'oeuvres during the cocktail hour were a great tease to what was to come." "- My beef was so tender it melted in my mouth" - "The salmon was cooked to perfection" - "As a gluten free guest the food exceed my expectation" - "This venue is breathtaking and elucidates a classic chic glamour feel" We are grateful for having had the opportunity to have our wedding at Avenir, and to have worked with a staff that was genuinely warm, friendly, professional and truly made our day perfect in every way. There was a never a moment of hesitation and we highly recommend it to anyone considering a wedding and/or reception just 30 - 40 minutes away from Boston, MA. It was quintessential elegance!!!

Attended a bridal shower and a baby shower and both turned out to be amazing events! The staff were…read morevery attentive in making sure the buffet was refilled and the waitress went around the tables multiple times for coffee and juices. They handled setting up the space and making sure every detail was perfect. The food was great both times and seasoned to perfection. Would love to host or attend more events at this location!

We had our son's Bar Mitzvah party outside at the Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood in June. We…read morewere so happy with Mindy and her team. We had around 100 guests and everything was wonderful. The food was great and the team was a joy to work with. For the outside party we had a buffet dinner, a DJ and everyone danced all night under the lights. I would highly suggest you reach out to Mindy if you are planning an event.

We looked at this place as a potential wedding venue and didn't like it…read more Ceremony site: There are two options: 1. Inside the main hall, seating for about 80 (everyone else has to stand). 2. Outside the building in the back. There's a beautiful view with a tree and a waterfall, but the water is quite loud (as in, the ceremony would have to be mic'd) and the space really isn't suited for a large group. Reception: The main hall is a gorgeous Civil War-era building that used to be a factory. It has the original wood flooring, high ceilings painted white, and decorated with wonderful antique rowing items. However, the rest of the space is decorated like a grandmother's living room. It's kitchy, and not in that good way. Fake flowers, bad carpets, and stuffy antique furniture. It's too bad, because if the space was decorated more cleanly, I think it would be much more appealing. Overall: We just didn't like the overall feel of the place. It would possibly be better for a smaller wedding where the couple's tastes matched up more with the space.

I had an absolutely incredible time planning my July 16th wedding at Jones River Trading for 110…read moreguests. I opted to go with the package that includes catering, cake, DJ, flowers, invitations, and a champagne toast. I don't have a single bad thing to say about any of the vendors included in the package; they were all professional, responsive, and took great care to ensure they understood what my husband and I were imagining. The food and wait staff service was phenomenal (Plymouth Bay Catering), the cake was beautiful, delicious, and whimsical like we wanted (Piece of Cake), the flowers were gorgeous and fresh-cut (The Candy Jar Florist), and DJ Scott really adhered to our Please Play and Please Do Not Play lists. The venue is full of natural light and eclectically decorated with nautical and maritime historical memorabilia. The original floors and high ceiling of the building are breathtaking, and the waterwheel outside is an idyllic spot for an outdoor ceremony. It is a visually interesting venue on its own, which spares you from having to decorate or provide expensive uplighting. We didn't decorate much at all, and the space didn't look bare. Mary, my wedding coordinator, really took to heart my one request. I told her I would rather have an imperfect detail here or there than be overstressed. Mary not only managed the timing and execution of a flawless wedding, but she was a relaxed, positive, and excited presence throughout the planning process. At the wedding, I just kept being told in whispered tones the same thing: "This is the nicest wedding I've ever attended!". I've personally attended several weddings of close friends lately, and I know for a fact we spent significantly less for an exponentially more upscale event. I would recommend Jones River Trading for a wedding or large gathering in a heartbeat!

Bartenders don't know how to make drinks. I would get the same drink and get charged a different…read moreprice each time. The short white lady was very rude and literally interrupt the party every chance she got. She also didn't not go over the whole contract and knew she made a mistake and apologize but would not allow the chair covers. Long story short, I will never give them my money!

I attended a ticketed mystery dinner by The Murder Mystery Dinner Co. at the Sons of Italy sometime…read morelast year. Parking was convenient in their private lot. There's a handicap accessible private bathroom available just before you enter the Bella Room. There's a wide-ish yet narrow stage just inside to the right, though we didn't officially make use of it during this particular event. The show itself was eh (though dressing up was fun!), but the location was fine. I checked out their website, and outside of Weddings and other social events, they have a tab just for Fundraising, where they state that they are committed to serving the community. So, check them out!

Kate's Table did our rehearsal dinner. It was 12/10 stars. Brooke communicated extremely well and…read morewent above and beyond with our needy requests! Every guest was blown away at the experience.

Kate's Table catered a good friend's wedding in NH this past Saturday. They did a phenomenal job…read moredealing with less than ideal circumstances including creating a makeshift kitchen, circulating fresh appetizers in the rain, and serving up a spectacular dinner in the midst of the deluge we experienced Saturday. Only a pro could pull everything off to feed over 100 guests, look calm and professional and friendly (how did the entire crew keep a sense of humor and smile as buckets of rain were coming down???). They were absolutely fabulous and I there are not enough words that can describe how fantastic they were!!!