The Commons 1854 is a registered historic landmark and Boston's North Shore premier wedding venue for over 20 years. Located just 30 minutes north of Boston in the historic district of downtown Topsfield, the elegantly appointed Grand Ballroom features high ceilings, Swarovski crystal chandeliers, crown molding, pristine maple flooring, and a working fireplace. The venue offers on-site ceremonies on an intimate side terrace with lush greenery and a mahogany deck, complemented by a newly renovated indoor cocktail space with marble fireplaces and a dramatic neo-classical Rotunda.
Pricing
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Guests
Day of week
Season
Menu tier
Bar package
Duration
Your estimate · Venue Fee + Catering
$29,230
100 guests · Saturday · Peak · 5 Selections · Premium Hosted - Cocktail Hour and Dinner · taxes & fees included
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
Based on the venue’s 2025 rates. Ask them for current pricing.
$17,500 food & beverage minimum
Your food & beverage comes to $12,900. The minimum adds $4,600, so the estimate uses $17,500.
Taxes & fees: 18% Administrative & Service Fee applied to food and beverage charges. State and local tax also applies at the rate in effect at the time of the event.
Estimates use publicly available pricing and may not include every cost. Confirm final pricing with the venue.
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The property
The Commons 1854 is a registered historic landmark featuring a grand ballroom with high ceilings, Swarovski crystal chandeliers, and pristine maple flooring. The venue includes indoor reception and cocktail spaces as well as an outdoor lawn, brick courtyard, and side terrace for ceremonies.
Numbers are the capacity the venue states for that part of the day. Tap a space to read about it.
Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Rain plan
Backup plan in place
In cooler months, outdoor ceremonies can be moved indoors to the Grand Ballroom.
Drinks served
Beer, Wine, Spirits & Signature Cocktails
If that's a dealbreaker
This venue requires its own catering. Alcohol has to come through the venue.
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On the property
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