Salem is a wonderful place to plan a wedding or special event. Select from traditional or contemporary venues that will make your event unique and memorable. You will discover each venue and each menu in Salem has unique qualities that offer a range of options to suit your expectations.
You can do it all in Salem - from the perfect setting to make-up, wedding rings to flowers, cakes to photographers, inns and hotels for your wedding party and a great destination for your guests - Salem is a unique city that can provide historic, maritime, artistic, contemporary, indoor, or outdoor settings for your very special event.
For information on obtaining a Marriage License, visit Salem.com. (Please note: Salem City Hall is open 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday, and 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon on Friday.) If you have specific questions, please contact Destination Salem at (978) 744-3663 or info@salem.org.
Large Venues
Hamilton Hall
9 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA 01970
HamiltonHall.org | 978.744.0805
The scene of impressive social gatherings since it was built in 1805, Hamilton Hall features an elegant ballroom that graciously accommodates up to 160 guests for dinner and dancing.
The Hawthorne Hotel
18 Washington Square West, Salem, MA 01970
HawthorneHotel.com | 978.825.4358
The ballroom is a gorgeous space for elegant weddings; 18-foot Palladian windows overlook Salem Common, for sweeping views in all seasons. Award-winning chefs will create cuisine as superb as the setting!
The House of the Seven Gables
115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
7Gables.org | 978.744.0991 ext. 104
Hold your wedding, event, shower, meeting, or family reunion at the House of the Seven Gables, where you can select from the beautiful seaside gardens, the historic Colonial Hooper Hathaway House, or the contemporary Plumsock Room. 
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
pem.org/venues | 978.542.1615
With a stunning atrium and elegant galleries, halls and gardens, PEM offers a variety of unique and inspiring settings ideal for weddings, corporate meetings and holiday parties.
Old Town Hall
32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970
SalemOldTownHall.com | 978.606.7426
Salem's 1816 Old Town Hall features Palladian windows, delicate molding, Grecian 
columns, and hardwood floors. A lovely settingfora variety of gatherings. Each floor
accommodates up to 200 people.
Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites
225 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
SalemWaterfrontHotel.com | 978.740.8788
This boutique hotel is the top choice for brides in need of relaxation and perfection. 86 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites. 4,800 square feet of meeting / banquet space. Indoor pool, fitness center, restaurant, marina.
Small Venues
Capt.'s Waterfront Grill & Pub
Pickering Wharf, 94 Wharf Street, Salem, MA 01970
Capts.com | 978.741.0555
Capt's Waterfront is a lovely setting for group gatherings and functions. We host
corporate parties, luncheons, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, reunions, birthdays,
anniversaries, and more. Menus can be crafted for adults and children.
Finz Seafood & Grill
Pickering Wharf, 76 Wharf Street, Salem, MA 01970
HipFinz.com | 978.744.0000
Enjoy the views of Salem harbor from Finz' gracious second floor function room. Menus
include specialty creations as well as more traditional stations, buffets and plated dinner
options. The room offers seating for 30-110 guests and standing cocktail space for up to
160.
43 Church
43 Church Street, Salem, MA 01970
43Church.com | 978.745.7665
From intimate winter rehearsal dinners for 25 people near a warming fire to magical summer weddings for 100 guests, 43 Church will guide you through the process of
planning and hosting your special event.
Mahi Mahi Cruises
Salem Willows Pier, Salem, MA 01970
MahiCruises.com | 800.992.6244
A Mahi Mahi private charter provides a unique setting and a truly memorable and
enjoyable experience for your wedding or special event.
Tall Ship Friendship
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
SalemPartnership.org | 978.741.8100
One of Salem’s most unique and imaginative venues, Friendship of Salem can be rented
for your corporate or social special event. Friendship can accommodate seated dinners for up to 35, and cocktail receptions for up to 100.
Transportation
Salem Trolley
8 Central Street, Salem, MA 01970
SalemTrolley.com | 978.744.5469
The Salem Trolley can provide transportation for 32-38 passengers aboard one of our
replica turn-of-the-century trolleys. For weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, birthday parties,
parades, family reunions, proms and school events, let us help make your event
memorable, safe, and stress-free.
Make-up
Rouge Cosmetics
322 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
rouge.com | 978.740.1044
In Store as well as On Site services for the entire bridal party. Rouge make-up artists
have over 30 years of combined experience and have helped countless brides to look
and feel absolutely beautiful on the big day.
Jewelry & Registry
roost Urban Country Design
Front Street, Salem, MA 01970
RoostSalem.com | 978.744.HOME
roost is the hottest new spot to find an original mix of art, furniture, gifts, accessories, lighting, jewelry & bath products.
Treasures Over Time
139 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970
TreasuresOverTime.com | 978.745.2330
Offering a mix of unique, hand-selected jewelry, including engagement, commitment and
wedding rings and gifts.
Celebrants
Jerrie Hildebrand
978.828.0222
Ceremonies created to celebrate, acknowledge and honor life's journeys. Weddings,
handfastings, baby blessings, funerals, etc. Ordained minister. Interfaith or secular
ceremonies.
Ceremony Venues
For a list of churches and places to worship in Salem, please visit the online guide on Salem.org.
First Universalist Society of Salem
211 Bridge Street, Salem, MA 01970
978.744.3224 | SalemUU.org
First Universalist is a welcoming congregation. Weddings can be held in the church for
up to 400 guests, and Bolles Hall is available to rent for receptions for up to 150 guests.
The Gazebo on Salem Common
City of Salem Park & Recreation Department
(978) 744-0180, ext. 20 or edunn @ salem.com
Photographers
Jared Charney Photography