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Worcester Art Museum

Worcester Art Museum

Worcester, MA
4.8 out of 5 rating, 22 Reviews
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    Matthew H. Sent on 03/21/2023
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    A Stunning Ceremony Space

    The Worcester Art Museum was the perfect spot for our Worcester wedding ceremony and we would recommend anybody to consider it if you’re getting married in the area. The Renaissance Court is a striking room; the pictures do it justice but it’s even better in person. The room, the chapel off of the room, and the areas in and around the museum provide for a beautiful array of wedding photos. The on-site event coordinator, Jacki, was incredibly helpful to work with and really worked with us to get the perfect layout and procession setup for our ceremony. She was always accessible and accommodating as we sketched out idea after idea for the event.

    Our wedding guest count was close to 160, which is probably the maximum limit I’d recommend for the space. The room technically seats 120, but we had guests line the top arches as a unique vantage point and it worked out perfectly. If that’s not an option for you, then you should consider the space limits. We were also wondering how the mosaic in the middle of the room would impact guests’ vantage points for the ceremony, since you cannot step on it - this ended up being a non-factor: everybody had perfect visibility throughout the event. The other recommendation is to have live music in this room if possible; the acoustics played out perfectly with our string quartet.

    Some other details: there is ample parking in the lots next to the building and across the street, we would recommend signage directing guests to the right door for entry. The museum staff were welcoming and attentive to our guests’ needs during the ceremony
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    Chanel M. Sent on 06/26/2022
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    A truly unique and memorable wedding venue!

    We are so glad to have had our wedding celebration at the Worcester Art Museum. It truly created a unique experience by having the galleries open to our guests throughout the night. Jacki, the event manager worked with us over the course of two years to create the perfect night (since before the COVID pandemic). She was there for any hiccups and ensured all the timeline events transitioned smoothly to one another.
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    Matthew L. Sent on 11/20/2019
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    The Most Unique Wedding Experience

    When my husband and I were visiting venues, we knew we wanted something particularly unique that celebrated our relationship (our second date was at the MFA, we are big museum goers!) Visiting the WAM for the first time was almost like something out of a dream. Everything was truly picture perfect (like our guests said).
    Jacki is an amazing coordinator, very prompt, professional, personable, and awesome to work with. We never stressed or worried about anything throughout the planning process.
    The day itself went off without a hitch. Jacki worked closely with all of our other vendors to make sure we were following our timeline. The guests couldn't stop raving about how beautiful and unique the venue was. The lower level was even open all night so guests could explore the exhibits! Absolutely perfect. Couldn't have had our wedding anywhere else!
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    Jessica B. Sent on 06/03/2019
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    Perfect Venue

    There aren't words to describe how perfect my wedding was at the Worcester Art Museum in the Chapter House. Of course, with all the beautiful art work it took any stress out of worrying about decorating further. The staff was helpful from the moment I booked through to the moment we said goodnight.
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    Jessica Sent on 10/22/2018
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    Dream Wedding at WAM

    My husband and I tied the knot at Worcester Art Museum in October of 2018. It was the first venue we visited when planning our wedding...and we never visited any others because we couldn't picture our special day being anywhere else. The day went off without a hitch from our ceremony to the reception. It's really awesome to have the whole museum just for yourself and your guests. The venue is one of a kind and our guests sincerely enjoyed being able to explore the museum throughout the event.

    I would be remiss not to mention Jackie and the team at WAM. The planning process was made simple with a list of preferred vendors, who were all familiar with the unique space. All of my questions and emails were answered within hours. On the day of the wedding, Jackie and her team made sure everything ran smoothly. As I have come to say, "every bride deserves a to have Jackie on her wedding day."

    If you want to feel like a princess and walk away with some of the most exceptionally beautiful wedding photos, go talk to the good folks at WAM. It was an amazing day.
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    Ann Sent on 08/13/2017
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    The Worcester Art Museum is a beautiful venue. Janice and Kristen were fabulous in helping us through from the planning stages to the day of the wedding. The staff was wonderful, responsive and paid attention to every detall! The venue speaks for itself not much decorating is needed. I highly recommend the Worcester Art Museum for your wedding venue.
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    Brett Sent on 09/17/2017
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    Excellent! This is a very elegant venue. We had our wedding here in June and were very pleased with everything.
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    Thu Sent on 04/04/2017
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    We had our reception and ceremony at the Worcester Art Museum and it was fantastic. We worked with Janice Potter from beginning till the end and she was extremely attentive and detail oriented. We fell in love with the grand staircase as soon as we walked in and knew it would be the place we would want to be married. The price was reasonable and the venue was beyond beautiful. Janice recommended vendors to us that we worked with who were also extremely professional and experienced. On the week of the wedding Janice contacted all of the vendors and ironed out all of the minor details, eliminating a lot of stress for us. I would highly, highly recommend WAM to anyone looking for a great venue to be married in with ample parking spaces and an accommodating staff. Thanks WAM for making our special day as perfect as we imagined.

    Worcester Art Museum's reply:

    The Museum was thrilled to be chosen for your wedding day and enjoyed helping bring your vision to fruition! We can't wait to see your photos.
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    Grace Sent on 05/17/2016
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    Kristen was absolutely amazing!!! She was so helpful, always made herself available, and had great feedback to help our big day go smoothly! The day of the ceremony was stress-free thanks to her professionalism and experience. The ceremony far exceeded our expectations and we owe it all to her! Thank you so much and I highly recommend this venue.
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    Audra Sent on 05/22/2015
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    Our wedding reception felt like a fairy tale. Janice's attention to detail ensured all aspects of the event were planned. She addressed any and every question or concern with a friendly and fast demeanor. Larissa orchestrated our evening flawlessly. She stayed nearby but not too close all night. Larissa even made sure we cut our cake at the ultimate Pi time, 3.14.15 @ 9:26pm.

    We recommend the Worcester Art Museum without hesitation! The staff offers superior service from your venue tour to your final payment. The Renaissance Court is a beautiful canvas ready for your personal, picture-perfect party!
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    Yao Sent on 03/04/2015
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    It was amazing and incredible to have wedding at Worcester Art Museum. We had ceremony, dinner and party there. The chapter house is good for pictures. They offer piano too, great to have. The museum itself is pretty. And with the help of Janice and other staff, the wedding went on smoothly and wonderful. This venue was recommended by my friend who searched around for about half an year and this is the best. You are gonna like there.
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    Misty Sent on 07/17/2014
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    The perfect day in the perfect place!! The Worcester Art Museum far exceeded our expectations! Our wedding day will always be memorable, not just for my husband and me, but for our guests. WAM created more than a wedding day but a true experience for all of our guests!

    This was a destination wedding for us, so handling details long distance were a bit tricky. However, WAM - and in particular Janice Potter - made every step in the process easy and seamless. Her attention to detail was flawless and her suggestions invaluable.

    The consistent comment from our guests was "This is the most beautiful wedding we've ever been too!" The museum created a dramatic backdrop at every turn, and our photos reflect it!

    Eternal gratitude to Janice Potter and The Worcester Art Museum!
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    Egor Sent on 12/27/2013
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    Fantastic place to have wedding!
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    Binlin Sent on 09/21/2018
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    The environment is definitely a plus. And the entire set up of the ceremony was very nice with their architecture... the price is a little high for our budget but it is worth because the environment is very pretty and upscale. The staff members are also supportive and communicate with the vendors.
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    Rachel Sent on 07/11/2018
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    I really cannot recommend the Worcester Art Museum enough. Having our wedding here was the best decision we could have made. Kristen and Jacki were amazing to work with and our guests were mesmerized by the beauty of the museum. It really requires very little, on your part, in terms of decoration, which was great for our budget and allowed us to spend more money on other aspects of the wedding. The museum has a great list of vendors they recommend. It was great to be working with so many different vendors that had all worked at the location before. Everything was smooth and easy on the day.

    If you're looking for a unique, beautiful, and functional venue, WAM is definitely worth considering. Your guests will always remember your day and the WAM staff will do everything in their power to make things run smoothly for you.
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    Larissa Sent on 04/06/2014
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    The WAM was the perfect location for our wedding. The venue is absolutely stunning and all of our guests loved the location. We can highly recommend it to everybody who wants to make their day even more special and unique. Just make sure to tell your guests that they can take a look at some galleries because we forgot!!
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    Thea Sent on 01/22/2014
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    From the moment we stepped into the WAM (it was the first venue we scoped out), we knew this was where we needed to hold our wedding reception! We were looking for an elegant, different from the norm venue- Something with a 'wow' factor. The Renaissance Court is simply breathtaking. We had a list of 200+, so with the max guest count of 140, we had to chop our list down quite a bit- But, it was worth it! Janice is professional, approachable, dependable & extremely knowledgeable- She was on top of every detail & definitely prepared. The night of our reception, we had a coordinator, Merisa- She was great! She had everything covered, communicated with our vendors & really executed a seamless night. As expected, there are definitely some parameters when holding your reception at a museum- We had an early ceremony, so there was some lag time between that & when our reception started since the WAM is open to the public, plus set-up time (Our reception started at 6:00 p.m.). Also, no red wine is served. As expected, no wandering either (unless you choose to have certain galleries open). Of course, none of these were non-negotiable for us. We could not have asked for a better place to hold our reception!
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    Meghan Sent on 11/06/2012
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    I absolutely loved everything about my wedding at the Worcester Art Museum. Janice was a dream to work with and was very responsive. However, bear in mind that this IS a museum. While it is a breathtaking choice of venue, there are priceless works of art all around you. The staff they have on during the wedding was a bit harsh to some of my guests as reported after the wedding. I completely understand that they have artwork to protect and it never bothered me, but if you are planning on having a wedding where there are a ton of kids or crazy drunken guests (which I did not have) then this may not be your spot. I cannot WAIT to see the pictures. The space was put together so beautifully, it met every single one of my expectations. Thanks WAM!
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    Eva Sent on 10/17/2012
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    The venue was beautiful. It was like being married in a castle in the heart of the city. The staff was excellent. They were professional and provided wonderful customer service. The manager for special events, Janice, was excellent. She and her event coordinator were able to coordinate all vendors to have everything run smoothly. You do not need an outside wedding planner. The museum’s staff will help you with everything.
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    More than one person described my wedding at the Worcester Art Museum as "A Fairy Tale Wedding." We had our ceremony and reception in the renaissance court, surrounded by mosaics, statues, and beautiful works of art. We opened the European Galleries for our guests to wander. People ate and mingled in a reconstructed medieval French abbey. We danced beneath vaulted ceilings. The atmosphere couldn't have been more perfect. The staff was helpful and responsive. They worked seamlessly with the caterers to make sure transitions happened smoothly. I could not have asked for a more perfect place to have my wedding. Janice and her team were professional and timely with responses and planning, and the event was run smoothly. My family and friends are still talking about it!
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    James Sent on 12/07/2013
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    Amazing venue, slightly inflexible when it came to specific requests but that's because it's a museum. If you can handle several "No" responses, it's an amazing venue.
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    We had our wedding at the worcester art museum and while it was an absolutely beautiful venue, having your wedding in a museum does have it's drawbacks. First, if you have a band, you have very little dancing room as the band and the mosaics will take up a majority of the first floor. Being a museum there is very little flexibility on where you can position things (food, tables, chairs, ect) which makes things difficult. Lastly, the bar is REALLY expensive and the drinks are small. We had a cap on our bar tab which we were led to believe would last most of the night and it ran out in a little over 2 hours. Overall- we feel we had a beautiful wedding and we certainly have gorgeous photos but it ended up being a lot more expensive than we had anticipated. We had 160 guests, might be better for a smaller wedding.
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