Harbor Light Inn is a hotel destination wedding venue in Marblehead, United States, hosting 25 at dinner and 30 at the ceremony.
Harbor Light Inn
Harbor Light Inn is a historic 20-room hotel on the coast of Marblehead, Massachusetts, with declared wedding and event services and a meeting/banquet space for gatherings.
About Harbor Light Inn
Harbor Light Inn is a historic 20-room hotel on the coast of Marblehead, Massachusetts, with declared wedding and event services and a meeting/banquet space for gatherings.
The inn seats up to 30 guests for a ceremony, 25 for a seated dinner, and holds 50 standing, making it suited to small, elegant celebrations.
Catering can be handled in-house, and outside caterers are also permitted.
On-site parking and a pool round out the property, and Boston Logan (BOS) is the nearest airport, roughly a 35-minute transfer by our estimate.
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My wife and I stayed here our wedding weekend and the staff were nothing short of fantastic. They were incredibly helpful, kind, and flexible with us through a crazy wedding weekend.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 25 guests
- Standing reception
- 50 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 30 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 20 rooms
- Room types
- 4 listed
Money
- Price
- US$1,000 to US$5,000 venue feeAisle estimate
House rules
- Pets
- No
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BOS, 35 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Setting
- Coastal, historic, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
- Bring your own wine
- No
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 20 guest rooms, including a Deluxe Queen Room with Fireplace and Spa Bath sleeping up to 3
- Meeting and banquet space seating 30 for a ceremony and 25 for a seated dinner (50 standing)
- In-house catering available, with outside caterers also allowed
- Historic coastal inn with a pool and on-site parking
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BOS · about 35 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into BOS.
- Direct line
- (781) 631-2186
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the inn accommodate for a wedding?+
The event space seats 30 for a ceremony and 25 for a seated dinner, and holds up to 50 guests standing.
Can we bring in our own caterer?+
Yes. Harbor Light Inn offers in-house catering, and external caterers are also permitted.
Can our guests stay on site?+
Yes, the inn has 20 rooms: Queen Room, Queen Room with Fireplace, and Deluxe King Room (each for up to 2 guests), plus a Deluxe Queen Room with Fireplace and Spa Bath for up to 3.
Which airport should guests fly into?+
The nearest airport is Boston Logan International (BOS), which we estimate at around 35 minutes from the inn.
What does a wedding here cost, and how do we get in touch?+
We estimate venue fees of around USD 1,500 to 6,000. You can reach the inn at +1 781-631-2186 or see their weddings and events page at https://harborlightinn.com/marblehead-weddings-and-events.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 25 guests
“For dinner receptions, we can accommodate parties of 25 or less.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 50 guests
“For cocktail receptions, we can accommodate parties of 50 or less.”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 30 guests
“We are best suited for elopements or weddings for 30 guests or less.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 20 rooms
“With 20 beautifully appointed rooms for on-site lodging, a walkable location near local attractions, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a [cozy tavern](https://harborlightinn.com/breakfast-and-tavern#tavern) offering small bites, our historic hotel provides everything you need for a memorable experience.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 4 listed
“Queen Room with Fireplace”
Read the source for room typesIn-house catering: Yes
“We can cater your luncheon and break needs with either our own menu items or a choice of local caterers.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“We can cater your luncheon and break needs with either our own menu items or a choice of local caterers.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBring your own wine: No
“Per Massachusetts Liquor License Law, outside alcohol is not permitted anywhere on property.”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“Our rooms include a complimentary breakfast, on-site parking, and Wi-Fi internet, as well as access to our tavern, seasonal heated outdoor pool, and garden patio.”
Read the source for bar on sitePets: No
“Children under 12 by prior arrangement only. Pets are not permitted”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Children under 12 by prior arrangement only. Pets are not permitted”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“Indulge in our outdoor pool, intimate tavern, [complimentary breakfast](https://harborlightinn.com/breakfast-and-tavern), and on-site parking, all crafted to enhance your stay.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Our meeting room can also be configured into a private dining room for a special event such as a baby shower, bridal shower, birthday dinner, or holiday party.”
Read the source for reception indoorsSetting: Coastal, historic, elegant
“Nestled in the heart of Marblehead’s harbor district, Harbor Light Inn offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Our rooms include a complimentary breakfast, on-site parking, and Wi-Fi internet, as well as access to our tavern, seasonal heated outdoor pool, and garden patio.”
Read the source for swimming poolGardens: Yes
“Our rooms include a complimentary breakfast, on-site parking, and Wi-Fi internet, as well as access to our tavern, seasonal heated outdoor pool, and garden patio.”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“With 20 beautifully appointed rooms for on-site lodging, a walkable location near local attractions, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a cozy tavern offering small bites, our historic hotel provides everything you need for a memorable experience.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“As a small wedding venue, our coordinators provide caring attention to detail for couples seeking a personalized and intimate celebration.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day