I was a member of a wedding party for a wedding that was held here. I got to spend time in both levels of the venue and it was beautifully maintained and decorated. The gorgeous staircase, dining areas, front porch, all of it made for spectacular moments and photos. I didn't interact much with the staff but they seemed to be friendly and on top of their game. read more

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This is a warning to any potential brides! We had set up a tour with the Director, Erin, for a Monday at 4pm (one of only 3 offered dates, all of which were weekdays before 5pm??). I have the details confirmed in writing over email; during one exchange she simply responded "phone number" to ask my contact info. Their response time average was 2-4 days as well, so don't expect super speedy replies. We drove through traffic & still showed up right on time to the office area of the house, only to find it deserted! After waiting 15 minutes and calling the only phone number I had for Erin, we had to leave because it was the middle of rush hour. Still no email or voicemail explanation several hours later. Up close, the exterior of the estate itself is a bit dirty, and very open to the public; people were walking their dogs everywhere on the property. This was an unfortunate experience, odd behavior for such a popular venue. read more

My friend was having a wedding here. The organization was not the best. It was a nice marriage in the back. However during the reception the rooms of the entire mansion were split up. Can't say the organization of this went well. Food that was offered was alright but nothing to hoot about but a little bit of a downside was the staff ran out of pasta after asking everyone's preferred food choice and losing the rundown afterwards... read more

Unfortunately, my original review was taken down, as it did not seem to be "first hand". Since that couldn't be farther from the truth, let me try this again. I also encourage users to scroll to the bottom of this page and click on "# other reviews that are not currently recommended", which is a sneaky way to hide relevant content. I attended an event at Endicott Estate on the afternoon of 10/10/20. As a Dedham resident and prospective client, I was astounded by the rudeness, disrespect, and lack of professionalism exuded by the venue staff at a recent event. I've treasured this place for a long time, and it was my top pick for a wedding venue until I experienced the utter disregard that the staff has for visitors. I hope that this review may help other brides know what they'd be getting into by using this venue. Moreover, the building does not appear to be well-maintained, and has lost its historical charm. Truly a shame - absolutely would not recommend using them for any event. read more

Haven't been here, but Don't bother calling on a Sunday! They clearly don't want to be bothered or interrupted or asked questions about any events. I understand you probably get called a lot of calls regarding the dinner various dinners you host, but don't be rude and don't hang up on people because your annoyed They are calling. Customer service is awful. Glad I didn't have my wedding here! Wouldn't want to deal with the lady I spoke to on my special day! read more

My husband and I had our day-after-wedding party here after our initial venue double-booked. It was quite a bit more expensive than we'd been going for originally but, with only a month to go and it being wedding and graduation season, we didn't have a lot of options. The Endicott wasn't booked and met all of our non-budgetary requirements, so we booked the place. It turns out, we were really lucky to have to go with this place. It's beautiful and the house itself ended up being a form of entertainment for our guests. It has great space both indoors and out, including a covered porch, so we were able to have people outside but still be protected when the inevitable thunderstorm rolled in toward the end of the day. The house was also great for our caterers, as it had outdoor space for grilling as well as fridges and freezers that they could use. The Endicott staff also let us have our linens and dishes delivered several days before our event. Their rules on alcohol are a bit strict. We had to use one of their approved bar-tending companies (another expense) and we weren't allowed to take our leftover alcohol home after the party. We had to return the next day to get it, which was somewhat inconvenient. We're still getting raves from our guests on how great the place was. (And to correct another reviewer, there are actually quite a few more bathrooms upstairs throughout the house.) If this place is in your budget, I'd definitely recommend it for parties and wedding receptions. read more

My review is more about the grounds and not the actual house.... This is definitely a hidden gem of the Dedham area. When I worked in the area this was my absolute favorite place to bring a bag lunch. It's a nice and quiet place to sit and relax, read a book, play frisbee or have a siesta. The grounds are beautiful and well kept up. Not a lot of people realize that it's open to the public so it's usually not very crowded during the week. You're able to park along the edges of the grass or on the street. Check this place out if you're looking for a nice place to have a picnic. read more

Wow, the Endicott Estates was a great venue. They were so respectful and attentive. They were professional; and right on the mark. They event was a wedding and they helped it make a joyful event. THe staff was good to us from the beginning until the last guest left the place. I would use them again. They worked well with me and the caterer. read more

We had our wedding here in January 2010 and everything was wonderful.

My husband and I were there for an event not too long ago. It was a beautiful venue, the location and grounds really couldn't have been more perfect. It was super easy to find coming from the North, and then it was only a short drive to Boston for the after wedding party. The hubs also commented on how easy to find the venue was. The staff were very helpful and there was ample parking, which for me, is a huge plus, especially while in heels! =) Overall, highly recommend! 10/10. read more

Came here for a wedding. The old home is totally restored to be a venue space. It's surrounded by trees and lots of lawn. The wedding was on the lawn near some trees. The cocktail hour reception was on a back porch. The dinner was a buffet served in the formal dining room and the dancing and program was in a large room. The Estate was beautiful, although somewhat small. Four decently sized rooms downstairs used for events. Very positive feelings about this Estate for venues. read more

I was here for a wedding of an acquaintance of a friend, so as I didn't have any emotional investment in the event itself, I had a good look around at the grounds. This is an old, beautiful estate with classy wood working inside and a number of small rooms, really ideal for a small-ish event. As far as I could tell, there were only two bathrooms. The Estate itself is right off 95. When I went you had to drive under an underpass that said something along the lines of "under construction, drive under this at your own risk," which was a bit unnerving. The house is on a huge plot of open land but that doesn't completely isolate it from the surrounds. If you're outside, you can still hear loud motorcycles screaming by on occasion, which may or may not spoil the romantic atmosphere of a wedding ceremony. The interior is really beautiful and classy, very clean and exceedingly well-kept, espcially considering its age. One major con to consider is that the house is not suited for people who have trouble going up and down stairs, as the first floor is basically split level, seperated by 5 steps or so. People with knee problems might find it too difficult to move around here. All things considered it is a conveniently located venue and a beautiful house, ideal for an intimate wedding reception. read more

The Endicott Estate was one of my choices for a wedding venue. The grounds and the Estate itself are gorgeous. The rooms are all fairly large, there is an amazing porch at the back of the house, and the bridal suite upstairs was very nice as well. I called after my tour to schedule a date for my wedding and left a voice mail. I didn't hear back that day so I sent an email to follow up. It was a Friday so I assumed they may be busy with events over the weekend and I would hear back on Monday. When I got no response on Monday, I called and left another message on Tuesday morning. I did get a call back that day and penciled my name in with a date for the wedding. (they will hold a date for you for a week until you put down a deposit) I also asked the woman I spoke with if she had a direct line or email I could use for future correspondence and was informed that the general number and email that is on their website is the only way to reach anyone that works there. I emailed their general email address a few days later to see if I could schedule a time to sign the contract and drop off the deposit check. Once again I didn't hear back. I called and left a message and when I still got no response, I reluctantly gave up on them. I don't know if I had bad timing and this doesn't happen to anyone else but I just figured planning a wedding can be stressful enough at times, I don't want the anxiety of waiting days to hear back on things. Having a wedding at this venue would require bringing in all of my own vendors and I felt that it would be too hard to coordinate with everyone. Just for the record, it's been about 3 weeks now and I still haven't heard back. If they could get a more updated/monitored email and phone system, I think this would be the perfect place to have an event. read more

We worked with both Shelia and Erin, and they are AMAZING. We are from out of town and were able to set up appointments for my parents to see the venue, and they allowed us to Facetime in so we could see everything virtually before making our decision. Once we booked our date, both Shelia and Erin were available for our endless questions and always responded in a very timely manner. The Endicott Estate is an incredible place to get married. It has so much character and beauty that you barely need to bring anything else in to decorate. There are endless picturesque spots throughout the estate (inside and out) to take amazing pictures. We were lucky enough to get perfect weather for an outdoor spring wedding, but the staff was ready to go with an indoor backup plan if necessary. The Estate has huge (and separate) bride and groom rooms for everyone to get ready in upstairs that are out of the way and provide the opportunity for private moments before the wedding. The unique layout of the house allowed us to create an open and intimate reception, where people could dance if they want to, have a drink on the porch, or sit in the house and relax. This was the absolute perfect place to get married!!! read more

Such a beautiful landmark in the town of Dedham, they host so many activities and functions, both public and private...perfect place for weddings and car shows, sledding and meetings. I fell in love with the place back in the '80s when there was a 'Decorators Show House ' held there, so when we moved to Dedham, just up the street, I knew we just had to have our wedding there (16 years ago)....Ever see the movie 'State and Main' that was filmed there? read more

We had our wedding in March of 2014 and everything went as planned. Erin did an outstanding job showing us how to take full advanatge of the house and she was very prompt in answering all of our questions. Without her knowledge we would have made a few mistakes in our planning. The Caterer we did an outstanding job serving the food on time and the Bar Service did a great job serving our friends and family thorughout the day. I would highly recomend the Endicott Estate to anyone as they truly have a good understanding how to keep their clients completely satisfied. Thanks so much to Erin and her team for maing this a day to remember. JD read more

I had my wedding here earlier this year and was very disappointed with the staff. I originally booked with a woman who was eventually fired. There was a 4 month window where I had no contact person and my deposit check was not deposited. I was told they had enough tables and chairs for 200 people and the day before my wedding while setting up they were 40 chairs short. They told me someone must have stolen them. It was up to me to find and pay for the chiars that I needed the day before my wedding. The staff members had no idea what was going on. When asked the capacity of the venue and what fire code was I was told they had no idea. Overall I was extremely disappointed with the way that my wedding went even though the only people who knew what was going on was my husband and father. I would never recommend this location to anyone!!!!!!!!! read more

The Endicott Estate was the most perfect venue we could have ever hoped for. Elegant and glamorous, the venue's open layout gave us the opportunity to use multiple rooms simultaneously, including the fantastic portico. We ended up with terrific weather and were able to hold the ceremony outside, but the Endicott was fully prepared to move the ceremony inside if needed and has both indoor and outdoor ceremony chairs on site. Since the Endicott is not tied to a particular caterer or beverage company, we were able to select the caterer of our choice at no additional cost (unlike most of the other venues we explored) and purchased our alcohol on consignment from a local liquor store. Erin and her team were easy to work with and accommodating of our quite detailed logistical plans for the event. They facilitated our dropping items off before the wedding and picking them up at our convenience and did a fantastic job coordinating with our other vendors. read more

my husband and i just had our wedding here last saturday! it was brilliant and fun and magical we loved it! everything was perfect except the flowers! DO NOT GO TO DEDHAM FLOWER SHOPPE! read my review on their yelp page - they forgot bouquets and flowers..and the manager is the most cold woman in the world....but the endicott is amazing!!! read more

My wife and I got married at the Endicott Estate this past Saturday and all I can say is if you are looking for a beautiful, vintage theme you do not need to look any further than here. First off Erin, Sheila and Dory are phenomenal! Each of them worked to answer all of our questions starting from when we booked the venue last March to days after the wedding. From the first day we saw the venue last February we knew this was the place my wife and I wanted to get married at. Erin accommodated EVERYTHING WE NEEDED and always gave us suggestions and ideas for the flow of events. We worked with Russell Morin's for the catering and Gordon's Liquors in Waltham for the beverage catering. Both catering companies were recommended by Erin and we are thrilled that we went with them. This venue speaks for itself and is an absolute gem inside and out. I know the next time we need to host an event that the Endicott Estate will be our top choice! read more

In a word, Shangri-La. Others words that come to mind are romantic, intimate, hospitable and fun. The place is eye candy for people tired of sterile, cookie cutter hotels. The staff was most attentive, catering to our every whim as well as answering a multitude of questions about the treasures scattered about the mansion. We attended a Scotch Pairing which involved several bottles of exclusive whiskey coupled with gourmet dishes. The food and accommodations were heavenly and the lecturer was most informative. We look forward to our next visit. read more