Omni Parker House‎

Have a Grand Wedding in the heart of Boston at Omni Parker House

If you have not really decided how to have your wedding, most likely, you’ll be sure after seeing the Omni Parker House in Boston. For the bride and groom of today, who want to visit the bygone era with a classic Boston wedding, timeless and grand, this wedding venue is everything they have desired. Even for those newly engaged couples who haven’t had much time to set preferences, the moment they lay their foot on this grandeur-laden Boston wedding venue, they’ll be swept off by its beauty!

Omni Parker House offers a unique experience of intimate celebrations, right in the heart of Boston. but you’ll feel being away from the nearby cacophony of the city. And that’s one of the biggest attributes of this vintage wedding venue in Boston. It gives an away-from-the-city kind of vibe while being centrally located and easily accessible from everywhere. It was inaugurated in the year 1855 with the eloquence of glorious historic architecture, and later on, was immaculately blended with contemporary facilities, to offer a phenomenal wedding experience. 

For any newly engaged couple, deciding how to celebrate the day they start their life as one family is one of the most important decisions ever. There are so many things that go into planning a wedding. From the date and time that suits not just you both, but your family and friends as well, that perfect invite which will set the tone for your wedding, and deciding about little and big things for your special day, to finally the big day itself. The decor, your bridal gown, the bridesmaids’ dresses, and the food are just a few of the most important things to be considered. Making a wedding checklist is a great way to start with it. 

The wedding venue is one of the most crucial things to be considered for your wedding day. Finding the perfect wedding venue not only makes your wedding dreams come alive but also says a lot about your personality as a couple. A city that’s so rich in history, our Boston wedding photographers love to incorporate it into your Boston wedding photography to make the photos unique and soulful. And Omni Parker House is a wonderful place to transform the magic of romance, wedding celebrations, history, and the soul of your love story into the most precious wedding keepsake of your big day - your wedding photos. Looking every bit like a work of art, your Omni Parker House wedding photography would be your portal to hop back into time and relive your wedding day. 

This wedding venue in Boston is located just a few blocks away from the Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Boston Common, Boston Gardens, and Downtown Crossing and is only a 10-minute drive from Logan International Airport. It has welcomed many famous personalities and has also nurtured countless romantic love stories. This vintage wedding venue in Boston witnessed John F. Kennedy’s proposal to Jackie O. along with his bachelor party. Omni Parker House is one of the most sought after wedding venues in Boston and its suburbs. They have been immaculately serving newly engaged couples from Boston and its suburbs like Brookline, Cambridge, Newton, Lexington, Boxborough, Westford, Wayland, Arlington, Belmont, and many more. Its prime location, world-class facilities, and luxurious decor make it a great place to celebrate your wedding! 

And for Boston couples who wish to have a vintage-theme wedding or a Gatsby-themed wedding, this is it! Majestic ballrooms with vintage elements, historic charm, and opulence of the golden era make Omni Parker House a brilliant place to have your wedding in a grand and history-inspired way. Since the wedding venue is nestled amidst historic locations in the busy downtown Boston, your guests catch a glimpse of the city’s grand history as well. It's a win-win! 

Let’s talk more about the wedding facilities at the Omni Parker House. 

23,000 square feet of magnificent indoor event space makes this Boston wedding venue a favorite of many newly engaged couples in Boston and its suburban areas. Omni Parker House has three wedding spaces that you can choose from - The Rooftop Ballroom, Alcott Ballroom, and the Press Room. For an outdoor space that can be utilized for a cocktail hour, you can pick from the Wheatley Terrace or the Alcott Foyer. 

The historic Boston wedding venue is a sight to behold the moment you make your way into the premises. The lobby shines in all its glory with elegant paneling, gilded top molding, and deep-hued rugs that welcome you with a strong sense of Boston’s rich heritage. The lobby is a great spot for capturing wedding portraits with your family and friends. The lobby and entrance are absolute favorites of our Boston wedding photographers. The vintage feel of the decor glows beautifully in photographs, and weddings are brilliant occasions to capture them in the backdrop of the bride and groom. The lobby is also great to have portraits with bridesmaids and groomsmen. It’s the freshest everyone’s going to look that day! So undeniably becomes the time to capture some flawless wedding portraits. Many brides and grooms-to-be are preferring to take wedding portraits, bridal portraits, couple portraits, and portraits with family and friends before the wedding ceremony. This way, the bride and groom can participate freely in the cocktail hour. The grandeur of the entrance is a perfect match for the elegance and sophistication of finely dressed bridesmaids and dashing groomsmen. 

The dark accented wood and soft glowing chandeliers call for some memorable photos of your first look to be taken here if you are planning on doing it. Our Boston wedding photographers would love to capture that first moment when you and your partner lock your eyes on your wedding day. That ‘forever’ moment against such a romantic background is what the most romantic wedding photos are made of! The beauty of the lobby coupled with the rich look of the doors and elevators also makes a phenomenal spot for wedding portraits. The wooden and golden accents come together to form the grandest of interiors. It also serves as a great place to have some romantic post-wedding photographs with your husband. You could sneak out from the reception or the cocktail party to get some bridal portraits and couple portraits clicked. We absolutely love the magic that the elevators create! Trust our Boston wedding photographer’s creativity and a keen eye for detailing and simply be yourselves, immersed in the happiness of this glorious day! 

The Rooftop Ballroom is the showstopper of this spectacular Boston wedding venue. If you have always dreamt of a vintage themed wedding, then your search ends here. Omni Parker House is a gorgeous property whispering stories of history in every corner. The Rooftop Ballroom is the only rooftop wedding event space in Boston and is grandly located on the 15th floor. It features beautiful arched ceilings, sparkling crystal chandeliers, and breathtaking panoramic views of the city. A vintage-theme looks stunning on your wedding photography and transforms the wedding photos into timeless and classic images. To give your wedding a vintage feel, you could use various elements in it in the form of wedding accents. Check out our blog for more ideas. To match the elegance of the interiors of the ballroom, you could opt for a timeless wedding cake. Click here for ideas. You could also try out a unique wedding seating that suits your style, check out our blog to explore more.  

How about taking the glam quotient a notch higher by introducing some glitter in the decor and wedding details. The ornate candelabras-style chandeliers will make you feel like you have time-traveled to a different era, bringing in subtle warmth and glamor to the entire ambiance. The soft glow all around takes the romantic setting a notch higher and the gorgeous dancefloor tempts you to forget about the world and lose yourself in your BAE’s embrace as you both indulge in your first dance. Of course, your first dance can begin the dance party for everyone! Imagine you both, drenched in the happiness of your wedding, dancing to your carefully curated song list that is perfect for the romantic and celebratory mood. The chandeliers add to the dreaminess while the colors of the hall set a mushy tone. And such moments are where time simply freezes. You wish for it to never end and just keep dancing to the tune of love forever, with all your loved ones around you, where everyone is glowing with the idea of love, happiness, and celebrations! It’s this moment when you want all these romantic moments to stay with you for life and our Boston wedding photographers know that pretty well. Trust our professional wedding photographers to capture these precious once-in-a-lifetime moments while you revel in the celebrations of your big day. Let that feeling of being newlywed sink in. 

The magnificent dance floor of the Rooftop Ballroom is great for a big party of up to 250 guests,  so all your guests can indulge in the wedding dance shenanigans. The ballroom is right next to Wheatley Terrace, which can provide an outdoor space for you and your guests along with being a cocktail party space. The Rooftop Ballroom can be used for both, your wedding reception and the cocktail party. The patio adjoining the ballroom is great for some wedding portraits with the gorgeous city views behind you, the result - classic Boston wedding photography. 

For an intimate wedding of up to 120 guests, you could choose the Alcott Room which is located on the mezzanine level. The Alcott Room is adorned with glittering crystal chandeliers and royal looking floor-length draperies and is suitable for both cocktail hour and wedding reception. The adjoining Alcott Foyer can also be used for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with additional seating in the smaller Harriet Beecher Stowe and Isabella Stewart Gardner rooms. These intimate rooms are perfect for an intimate cocktail reception and offer breathtaking views of King’s Chapel, Old City Hall, and its courtyard.

As another option for an intimate wedding, you could pick the Press Room that is also located on the mezzanine floor. This room boasts mahogany paneled walls, a marble fireplace, and hand-carved chandeliers that lend a luxurious and vintage feel to your wedding ambiance. Press Room is also ideal if you wish to have an on-site wedding ceremony. 

Did you know that Omni Parker House was the place where the Boston Cream Pie was invented? How about having a Boston Cream Pie as your wedding cake? It's as Boston as it can get! 

The wedding venue also provides a bridal suite which is perfect for getting ready with your bridal squad. It’ll be a perfect day to celebrate your friendships with mimosas in your hands and butterflies in your stomach! The bridal suite comes with hors d'oeuvres and a minibar and offers beautiful interiors for your bridal party portraits and getting-ready photos.

Omni Parker House provides event spaces for all types of wedding ceremonies like the Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony and wedding-related occasions like rehearsal dinners and pre-wedding parties. 

As we mentioned earlier, many couples are opting for wedding portraits to be captured before the wedding ceremony so that they can fully partake in the cocktail hour. However, if you do not wish to do so, you could get some couple portraits right after the ceremony or during the cocktail hour. When all your guests are busy enjoying themselves, you and your husband can sneak out for a bit! How about stealing a few moments just for yourselves. Take to the lobby and let our wedding photographers capture the effervescence of your new-found marital status. We absolutely recommend the bride and the groom to find some escape to let the magical feeling of being newly married sink in, in complete solitude. And while you both cherish those precious moments, your Omni Parker House wedding photos would get the most romantic photos of the day. 

Placed at such a prime location, the areas near Omni Parker House also have a lot of photogenic options for both pre-wedding photography and post-wedding photography, situated closeby. From the Old City Hall next door to South Boston at Medal of Honor Park, which is only ten minutes away you’ll find historic beauty in every nook and cranny! So, whether it's your first-look or your post-wedding photography, this gorgeous Boston wedding venue has a lot of options nearby.

If you are seeking more options for your post-wedding photography, being one of the oldest cities in America, Boston has no dearth of famous sites, historical locations, and a few things fun that you can choose from. Home to various reputed colleges, universities, and many landmarks such as the Massachusetts State House, Black Bay, the iconic Charles River, and Fenway Park, this capital for sure knows how to pose for wedding photography in style! We bring to you a compiled list of nearby locations where your post-wedding photography will prove to be a trendsetter! So, whether it is an on-the-way-to-your-wedding-venue photoshoot or a post-wedding photoshoot on the way back, either way, these locations are a great idea! Moreover, these places make excellent engagement photo locations in Boston and you can have your pre-wedding photography or engagement photo session at any of these. Take a look.

Boston Common

Located just about a minute away from Omni Parker House, this gorgeous Boston engagement location is ideal for your post-wedding photography. The Boston Common is the oldest park in the entire country and has a beautiful landscape with lush greenery and woods. The George Washington statue is great for a classic city wedding photography. 

Boston Public Gardens

The Boston Public Garden is the first public botanic garden in the country and is home to plenty of photo ops. Newlywed couples can pose for romantic post-wedding portraits around the bridge and the water feature. These Victorian gardens house boundless exotic blooms that lend vibrance and beauty to your romantic couple portraits. The gardens are located just 3 minutes from Omni Parker House. 

Castle Island

For an iconic Boston post-wedding photography, you could visit the Castle Island that is located only 13 minutes from the wedding venue. This classic Boston engagement location is ideal for couples who want to include the breathtaking sights of water in their wedding photography. After your wedding reception is over and the wedding exit’s been made, you can hop to the Castle Island for timeless post-wedding photography. The place has a magical feel during the golden hour, therefore, we recommend you to come around that time, be it for your engagement photo session or post-wedding photos. How about making this your first look location? Moreover, you can come here post your After Party as well, as our Boston wedding photographers love taking dramatic and silhouette photos that will look stunning in your Boston wedding photo album. 

Be it your post-wedding photo session at any of these locations or the wedding venue, our professional wedding photographers will create magic with their lenses. The spirit of your love story and wedding day will be captured as things keep unfolding throughout your big day. Packed with grandeur and luxury, Omni Parker House is the perfect place to celebrate the happiest day of your lives and to create memories that will be your tunnel to go back in time and relive your wedding day anytime you want. It is an excellent blend of style and historic Boston charm for the kind of city wedding that you have always dreamt of! Witness our Boston wedding photographers capture all the nuances, raw emotions, every little tear, every joy accompanied by smiles and laughter, and convey your unique love story most emotionally.

Let us, at George Street Photo & Video capture your candid moments in the most timeless image, capturing the delicate moments of wedding and engagement, often fleeting in a split-second. We at George Street Photo & Video provide an exceptionally artistic and skilled wedding photography team and highly competitive packages, starting from USD 1,500. Click to know more about our wide range of wedding photography and video packages by scheduling an appointment with us!