New England Aquarium
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $8,500 for off-peak dates, and $11,000 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 275 seated guests
10% Off Remaining 2026 Wedding Dates
Celebrate with waterfront views & stunning marine life at this one-of-a-kind venue — plus receive 10% off your venue rental for remaining 2026 wedding dates at the New England Aquarium!
About this venue
With stunning settings, one-of-a-kind views, and a backdrop of awe-inspiring animals, the New England Aquarium is the perfect Boston location for an upcoming waterfront wedding reception. Capture the romance of Boston’s historic waterfront at one of the most unique and ethical wedding reception venues in Boston. Whether you’re planning a large-scale celebration of love or an intimate micro-wedding, we have you covered with options to rent the entire Aquarium or a smaller private area. From helping you pick the perfect venue to the perfect environmentally responsible menu, our event management team will assist you every step of the way. Each wedding at the Aquarium supports our animals, exhibits, and efforts to ensure a vital and vibrant ocean for all.
Our event spaces
Harbor Terrace Tent
Available April through October.
Take in the scenery and feel the breeze in our seasonal tent and terrace. This large, tented terrace has vaulted ceilings and archways that frame Boston Harbor.
Guest capacity
Up to 275 Seated
Up to 350 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Main Exhibit Gallery
Available year-round.
Mingle and dine as penguins, sea turtles, and hundreds of tropical fish swim behind you. Our four-story Giant Ocean Tank creates a fascinating centerpiece that you and your guests will long remember.
Guest capacity
Up to 175 Seated
Up to 800 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
West Wing Gallery
Available year-round.
Gather and dine alongside our Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank. This venue is ideal for smaller cocktail receptions and dinners. The lower level hosts our Science of Sharks exhibit.
Guest capacity
Up to 60 Seated
Up to 75 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Harbor View Café
Available year-round.
The ocean-blue tile and natural wood cathedral ceilings make the Harbor View Café the perfect setting for a dinner or intimate cocktail reception. The large windows offer spectacular views of the city skyline and Boston Harbor.
Guest capacity
Up to 75 Seated
Up to 90 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Harbor Terrace Tent
Available April through October.
Take in the scenery and feel the breeze in our seasonal tent and terrace. This large, tented terrace has vaulted ceilings and archways that frame Boston Harbor.
Guest capacity
Up to 275 Seated
Up to 350 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Main Exhibit Gallery
Available year-round.
Mingle and dine as penguins, sea turtles, and hundreds of tropical fish swim behind you. Our four-story Giant Ocean Tank creates a fascinating centerpiece that you and your guests will long remember.
Guest capacity
Up to 175 Seated
Up to 800 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
West Wing Gallery
Available year-round.
Gather and dine alongside our Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank. This venue is ideal for smaller cocktail receptions and dinners. The lower level hosts our Science of Sharks exhibit.
Guest capacity
Up to 60 Seated
Up to 75 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Harbor View Café
Available year-round.
The ocean-blue tile and natural wood cathedral ceilings make the Harbor View Café the perfect setting for a dinner or intimate cocktail reception. The large windows offer spectacular views of the city skyline and Boston Harbor.
Guest capacity
Up to 75 Seated
Up to 90 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Available services that can be provided by New England Aquarium
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- Chiavari Chairs
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
2 reviews
- PW
Peter W.
Get Married at the Aquarium - full stop
Before you read this lengthy review, the short answer is: YES, get married at the New England Aquarium! We started our search looking for venues and wanted something fun and unique. The Aquarium made it onto our list, and the prices were comparable to other venues—it wasn’t significantly more expensive than renting out a restaurant with food and drinks. We read every review possible before we had our first meeting and toured the venue. Our biggest concern was catering because there were some older reviews on The Knot about this being an issue. At our first meeting, not only was there a representative from the New England Aquarium, but also a representative from the catering company. This was definitely a green flag for us, and it sounds like the Aquarium took the older reviews seriously and transitioned to a new catering team. Throughout the planning process, the team was wonderful. They kept in touch via email, gave us clear deadlines, and answered all of our questions. We did have to get pre-approval for all of our centerpieces and anything else we were bringing into the Aquarium because of animal safety. This was not an issue for us and was a very straightforward process. A few months before the wedding, we also had our food and wine tasting. This was definitely one of the fun parts of the planning process because all we had to do was show up! We knew we wanted buffet stations instead of a plated dinner, so we told them which entrees we wanted to try. The Italian dishes were really great, along with all of the salads. We also had some suggestions for a customized Indian station, and the team took very detailed notes, which was a great sign that they were listening to what we wanted. Amanda Solomon was the person we worked with very closely as we got closer to our wedding date. The week before, she sent us encouraging messages and made sure everything was on track. On the day of the wedding, she and her team made sure the setup was done correctly and that everything was ready for us. We didn’t have a wedding ceremony at the Aquarium—just the reception. Cocktail hour was inside the Aquarium, while dinner and dancing were outside in the tent. Everyone absolutely raved about the venue! One thing we loved was that guests had options throughout the night. They could hang out in the tent and dance, go inside the Aquarium to see the animals, or walk along the harbor. It made the whole experience feel really unique and gave people plenty to do. People also said they really enjoyed the food, which was the only hesitation we had when touring potential venues. We were so happy that we decided to go with the Aquarium and would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for something unique, fun, and memorable!
- JR
Justin R.
Incredible Experience
Our experience with The New England Aquarium was incredible for the entire time we worked with them. Alex and Amanda had great communication and answered all of our questions and even moved the ceremony indoors at the last minute. Everything went smoothly on the day and we would highly recommend them as a venue
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