The Castle

When my now-​husband and I were searching for wedding venues in the Boston area we initially assumed we would be unable to afford anything in the city due to cost (food and beverage minimum of 15k? No thanks). Then he suggested the Castle — this place is a gem! Perfect location just by Kenmore square, it’s out of the way enough to feel private while still maintaining that city vibe, and to top it all off the interior is absolutely gorgeous — think intricate wood detailing, a magnificent staircase, cozy fireplaces, and a floor plan perfect for an intimate event space. As a BU alum, he was able to snag us a steep discount on the rental fee, and the event coordinators were extremely flexible with creating a custom menu that let us keep costs down. Having everything from food and staff to linens, tables and chairs included was a huge plus — we saved money and headaches by keeping everything in house, and our guests raved about the food, cake, and ice cream sundae bar with flavors we picked out from Richardson’s. The multi-​room space was a perfect size for our 84-​person guest list, cozy and intimate without being too crowded, and the beauty of the venue kept decorating costs to a minimum. The staff transitioned seamlessly from ceremony on the landing to cocktail hour in library (spilling out into the beautiful garden space outside), followed by dinner in the «music room» and dancing back in the main foyer. The end of the night brought a grand exit onto the streets of Boston, with guests able to walk, drive or catch a cab to nearby hotels or homes. We got a few drunken cheers from college students on our way out, but the castle is set above street level and far enough from the main parts of campus that we weren’t mistaken for a frat party (I guess this is the price you pay getting married in such a student-​filled city).
Our day-​of-​coordinator Sophie Charron deserves a special shout-​out for going far above and beyond her «day-​of» duties. We planned our wedding from out of state and she was extremely responsive to my many emails over the months leading up to the wedding day. She seemed to be everywhere at once yet completely out of the spotlight on the big day, managing all the tiny details that let us just enjoy the party. Thanks to Sophie and everyone at the BU Castle for making our wedding day absolutely perfect!

The Castle is a beautiful venue for an event. In my many years at BU I’ve been here for a variety of receptions, lectures and concerts. There are beautiful light fixtures, gorgeous wood carvings, and great views of the Charles River. Also, not to be missed, in the basement, accessible by a separate side entrance is the BU Pub (see its separate page on Unilocal).

Came here for an alumni event. The castle is beautiful. You can definitely feel the history when you are inside. There is a nice view of the Charles River from the back balcony. This mansion was built in 1915 in the Tudor Revival style. If you want to learn more about this place please get to their website. It is a pretty interesting read. I heard that there are many weddings and and other special events held here. The event catered appetizers and desserts. They were delicious. If you are ever on the BU campus this vine covered castle is a must see!