BE ONE OF THE FIRST COUPLES TO HAVE A WEDDING at the estate. Only about 250 couples have had their weddings here, making it a true hidden jewel, as reported on Channel 5's Chronicle.
SELECT THE CATERER OF YOUR CHOICE FROM OUR EXCLUSIVE LIST with a range of styles and prices.
HAVE FLEXIBILITY IN SELECTING YOUR DATE AND TIME. There is only ONE WEDDING PER WEEKEND. And, you have the option of having any start-time that you want.
HAVE YOUR RECEPTION IN THE MANSION OR IN A TENT.
BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHY BACKDROPS everywhere, inside and out. Distinctive house design by noted architect Charles Platt and period furnishings. Elegance through the brick-edged parterre formal garden with water fountain, surrounded by woods.
BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL VIEWS FROM EVERY WINDOW IN THE HOUSE. Whether you're looking through the front or back windows, or peaking through the side French doors, you'll enjoy a breathtaking view.
RECEIVE A ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP TO THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS, our wedding gift to you. Enjoy!
Q: What do weddings at The Bradley Estate include?
A: The following…
Exclusive, private USE OF THE GROUNDS:
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Formal garden, for ceremonies
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Patio, for cocktail hour and socializing
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North Lawns, for mingling and for the tent
ENTIRE FIRST FLOOR of public areas in the mansion: Entrance/Foyer, Library/Music Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Mural Hallway with three Guest Restrooms.
PRIVATE WEDDING SUITE, including a private restroom, on the second floor.
Use of the BABY GRAND STEINWAY PIANO (the one that the Bradley children practiced on when they were growing up). There is no charge for your musicians to play it.
HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM AND HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE RAMP to enter home.
SITE COORDINATOR to assist your vendors.
MASTER BRIDAL CONSULTANT to answer your planning questions.
BACK-UP INDOOR LOCATION (inclement weather plans) for ceremonies to accommodate most guest sizes.
FREE PARKING.
Q: Concerning guest count, is there a minimum requirement?
A: No, you do not need a minimum number of guests to rent The Bradley Estate nor do you need a minimum number of guests to hire a caterer. Depending upon your guest size, events can be held inside the home or under a tent.
Q: Can I have my ceremony on site? Can I have my rehearsal on site? Is there a fee for the ceremony or rehearsal?
A. The Bradley Estate is an ideal location to have a ceremony and most couples do have their ceremonies here. There is no additional charge for the ceremony but the time for it is part of your rental time. You may have one hour, free-of-charge, for your rehearsal, if you wish to use only the grounds.
Q: What does the rental fee include?
A: The fee includes exclusive use of the first floor of the house, as well as the second floor bridal suite for the wedding couple, and their attendants and parents. If the wedding is May 1 - October 31, the fee includes use of the formal gardens and North Lawn.
The fee also includes personnel: The event manager provides assistance during the planning and before the event (answers questions, suggests vendors). The site manager who works during your event (assigned approximately 10 days before the event) directs vendors on set-up and breakdown procedures, works to ensure the safety of the guests, and manages the operations assistant. The operations assistant cares for the condition of the physical property, and directs your guests to and from the parking lot as they arrive and depart. The fee also includes police detail which is required by the Town of Canton. The fee includes the final walk-through caterer's meeting as well.
The rental includes only those items detailed above. The client is responsible for any other costs associated with their event. For example, if a client wishes to have a tent wedding, the client is responsible for all costs associated with the tented event. Or, if the client wishes to use the loggia, the client is responsible for any costs related to the loggia, such as heating.
Q: Can I use a caterer of my choice?
A: You may select from our exclusive list of caterers. These caterers provide an insurance certificate which contains an additional insured endorsement naming The Trustees of Reservations and sign the Catering Policy which details the working policies at the property. They have met with the Event Manager in advance to review the policies and procedures of the Bradley Estate.
Q: Who manages the food service and flow of events?
A: The caterer is responsible for the flow of all scheduled events and should insure that the event timeline is followed as closely as possible. The band/D.J. is responsible for making all announcements such as bridal dances, cake cutting, last dance, etc.
Q: Is your site handicap accessible?
A. Yes. There is a ramp entrance to the home on the side of the building. There is a handicap restroom on the first floor. Guests who cannot walk from the parking area to the home may be dropped off at the home's front door.
Q: What hotels are in the area for my out-of-town guests and how can we best transport our guests?
A. The Bradley Estate has made arrangements with two local hotels for you. The hotels will provide you and your guests with discounted block room prices, and you can hire a shuttle to bring your guests to and from our venue. Call Group Sales at the following hotels:
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Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Dedham, 259 Elm St., Dedham, 781.407.0999, Contact: Kathleen Farrell-Lento
- Homewood Suites Boston/Canton, 50 Royall St., Canton, 781-282-4700, Contact: Group Sales
Q. What are your vendor recommendations? What are your recommendations for the rental of the tent?
We recognize our wedding couples select vendors to reflect their individual style. For that reason, we have a fairly open policy concerning vendors. While we strive to ensure that we know all the vendors who work at our property because we want them to provide you with the highest standards of service and product, we do not want to restrict the list of companies for consideration on your special day.
Since we began hosting weddings in 2000, we've worked hard to establish vendor contacts. We place a high priority on cultivating great vendor relationships so that you'll enjoy a unique experience and receive excellent dollar value. Should you need assistance in selecting vendors, we will gladly introduce you to companies that have consistently earned rave reviews from past clients.
TENTING
Tents must be provided by this rental company:
BC Tent & Awning, 25 Bodwell St., Avon, MA 02322 800.660.8368, 508.586.0900
Tents are usually pitched the day before the event and struck the morning after the event. Tents may be decorated after they are pitched but décor must be removed one hour after the event rental. Client is responsible for overtime charges of their vendors. No materials may be draped anywhere on the property except in the tent.
Photos on this page:
Left: Tents can be decorated in all different ways to reflect your style and taste. Photo credit: Beverly Ann Bonner
Right: Tents provide spectacular settings for fabulous weddings. Photo credit: Amy Ross
