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Loring Greenough House

4.8 ★★★★★ 112 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Weddings

Circa-1760 house with lawns and gardens that's open to the public for tours and functions.

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The setting

The style of Loring Greenough House in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🏰 Estate & Manor Garden 2 mentions

“This historic house off Centre St has a landscaped lawn and a garden which is a great place to relax off Centre St.”

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🏛️ Historic Estate 3 mentions

“This historic house off Centre St has a landscaped lawn and a garden which is a great place to relax off Centre St.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Loring Greenough House — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

Tented Reception

“The staff was very supportive and accommodating and directed us to excellent supportive services - floral and tent providers.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 112 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 9 mentions

“It feels a bit like utopia, as people of all ages walk through the gorgeous garden to draw, eat, hang out, and the house combines a museum and meeting space.”

From the reviews

My daughters wedding!! ❤Have always loved the Loring Greenough House,used to live in JP...perfect setting of 1760 , right in the middle of 2021...Beautiful grounds...excellent caretaker!

★★★★★ — Diana, May 2021

We had our daughter's wedding ceremony and reception at the Loring Greenough House. The staff was very supportive and accommodating and directed us to excellent supportive services - floral and tent providers.

★★★★★ — Ellen, May 2024

Visited for my friends' wedding. Site was beautiful, staff was helpful, and the gardens were absolutely gorgeous. 10/10, highly recommend that people choose this site for their wedding.

★★★★★ — Allison, Sep 2018

Excellent venue for parties! The house and grounds are lovely and had everything we needed. The staff person on site during the event (Andy) was tremendously helpful and very pleasant.

★★★★★ — Susan, Sep 2025

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Getting married at Loring Greenough House

Loring Greenough House comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Where to find Loring Greenough House

12 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA02130

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