One of the Most Romantic Spots
in New England!

Celebrate your love together with all your family and friends!

Hammond Castle Museum has been the host to countless weddings over the last century. Every event is tailored to fit the couple’s unique vision of their wedding.

Nestled on Gloucester’s rocky Atlantic coast, Hammond Castle Museum offers the most romantic setting for your special day. Say, “I do!”  in the expanse of our Great Hall or embrace while perfectly framed by our iconic arches with sweeping views of Gloucester Harbor.

Whether it’s an engagement proposal, elopement, traditional wedding or wedding celebration, we offer opportunities for large gatherings or smaller, more intimate events. You can rest assured knowing your guests will talk about your event for years to come!

Proposals & Engagements

Pop the question in the luxury of a castle by the sea! Enjoy exclusive access to the picturesque grounds and interior of Hammond Castle Museum for a one-hour, private proposal.

Scheduling & Rates:

  • Proposal/engagement rentals are $450 per hour and may not be scheduled later than       4: 30 pm. 
  • Advanced scheduling is required.  

Please CLICK HERE to submit a request for more information.

 

Bring your Together Forever Story to Hammond Castle

Hammond Castle Museum offers an enchanting setting for your special moments. Whether it’s an engagement, elopement, or wedding celebration, the Castle provides the perfect backdrop for both grand gatherings and smaller celebrations alike. Let your love story start in a place as timeless as romance itself.

Weddings & Receptions:

A wedding rental may include a ceremony and reception or just a reception. Guests are welcome to use a tent on our ocean-facing lawn or utilize the Great Hall for the dining and dancing portions of their celebration.

Rentals can take place any day of the week, but within the two timelines: either 5 – 9 pm or 5 – 10 pm
  • 4 Hours Monday through Thursday: $6,000.00
  • 4 Hours Friday through Sunday: $6,800.00
  • 5 Hours Monday through Thursday: $7,500.00
  • 5 Hours Friday through Sunday: $8,500.00

The rental fee includes 20-minute educational tours for your guests, specific pieces of furniture and décor for your use, and separate rooms for both partners throughout the event.  The wedding party is welcome to arrive at 3:30 pm for pre-ceremonial photography.

A one-and-a-half-hour set up and a half-hour break down are included for your vendors.

A $2,500.00 deposit is required to secure your desired date. Deposits are non-refundable but are transferable to another date and are deducted from the total rental cost.  Full payment is due one month prior to your event.  Payment plans are available. For more information and availability, please CLICK HERE to submit a request for more information.

Services & Capacity

  • Indoor Great Hall Ceremony: 120
  • Indoor Great Hall Reception: 90
  • Outdoor Ocean-Facing Lawn Ceremony: 120
  • Outdoor Ocean-Facing Lawn Tented Reception: 120

Elopements:

Elopements harken back to a timeless tradition of romance, spontaneity, and deeply personal vows shared in a private setting.

Embrace that spirit in an exquisitely intimate ceremony with just the two of you, your officiant, and your photographer.

Ensure your moment is not only unforgettable, but beautifully documented, with no distractions, no crowd, just the joy of your union.

Scheduling & Rates:

  • Between 3:30 – 4:30 pm: $750
  • After 4:30 pm: $850 

Enjoy exclusive access to the Great Hall, Courtyard, ocean-facing lawn, and gardens for your ceremony and photographs. All elopements begin after the Museum closes at 3:30 pm. For more information and availability, please CLICK HERE to submit a request.

The Micro Wedding:

If you dream of eloping but can’t imagine your special day without your closest family or dearest friends by your side, a Micro Wedding may be the perfect choice.

Enjoy an incredibly intimate and personal wedding ceremony with exclusive access to the Great Hall and Courtyard, as well as the ocean-facing lawn, and gardens for your ceremony and photographs. All event rentals begin after the Museum closes at 3:30 pm. 

Scheduling & Rates:

  • 1 Hour Maximum
  • Monday – Thursday: $1,500 (pricing as of May 15, 2025.)
  • The ceremony may include up to 10 guests total. This includes all members of the wedding party, but not the couple, officiant, or photographer.
 
For more information and availability, please CLICK HERE to submit a request for more information.

The Petite Wedding:

The Petite Wedding offers the opportunity to host an intimate wedding ceremony with your closest family and friends. You will enjoy exclusive access to the Great Hall and Courtyard, as well as the ocean-facing lawn, and gardens for your ceremony and photographs. Celebrants may enjoy cake and a champagne toast.  All event rentals begin after the Museum closes at 3:30 pm.

Scheduling & Rates:

  • 2 Hour Maximum
  • Monday – Thursday: $3,000 (pricing as of December 5, 2023.)
  • The ceremony may include up to 20 guests total. This includes all members of the wedding party, but not the couple, officiant, or photographer.

Honored to be Recognized by the Following:

Hammond Castle Museum is thrilled to be repeatedly named a Best of North Shore Winner in the annual BONS Weddings competition by Northshore Magazine as a Reader Favorite. In 2025 alone, the Museum was recognized as Reader Favorite in three categories: Indoor Venue Under 150 People, Ceremony Setting, and Unique Setting.

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