Essex, Massachusetts

Open in June, September, and October

Celebrate your special occasion amid the rolling fields and beautiful views of Cogswell’s Grant. As one of the few protected stretches of open land along the Essex River, it provides an important and diverse habitat for local and migrating wildlife. Today the landscape at Cogswell’s Grant offers access to pristine marshland, rolling hayfields, and beautiful views of the river stretching to the sea.

Cogswell’s Grant can accommodate ceremonies and receptions for up to 120 guests.

2017 Saturday dates available include September 9, 23, and 30; and October 7 and 21.

2018 Saturday dates available include June 9, 16, and 30; September 1, 8, 22, and 29; and October 6, 20, and 27.

Rental Fee and More Information

Rental Fee: $1,800

Your rental fee supports Historic New England’s mission to preserve and share New England heritage. To express our thanks for your support, we offer you a complimentary one-year membership. Membership benefits include free admission to Historic New England sites, discounts on merchandise and events, and a subscription to Historic New England magazine.

Location: 60 Spring Street, Essex, Mass. 01929. Find Cogswell’s Grant on Google Maps.

Photos courtesy of Mark Spooner Photography.

Caterers and Event Services

Caterers: (Exclusive Suppliers)

Boston Catering and Events
Contact: Allyson Bradley, abradley@bostoncater.com
781-938-9300

Capers Catering
Contact: Emma Roberts, eroberts@caperscatering.com
781-279-5100

Cuisine Chez Vous
Contact: Walter Davis, info@cuisinechezvous.com
617-576-3652

East Meets West Catering
Contact: Brian Rice, brice@emwcatering.com
617-269-2662 x11

Events by BH
Contact: Jennifer Josserand, jjosserand@eventsbybh.com
781-469-5749

La Bonne Maison
Contact: Mary Alsobrook, Mary@labonnemaison.com
617-923-1131

Swartz Catering
Contact: Howard Swartz or Susan Shapiro, Sue@swartzcatering.com
617-628-1632

Tastings Caterers
Contact: Sue Zahner, tastings.catering@gmail.com
508-879-9191

Tents (Exclusive Supplier):

Peak Event Services
Contact: Gary Romano, gromano@ppcinc.com
781-729-4000

Alcohol Provider (Exclusive Supplier):

Gordon’s Liquors
Contact: Leslie Lamb
1-800-696-9463 ext. 1

Photographers:

Alexsandra Wiciel Photography
603-553-7569

Alyssa Almeida Duncan Photography
Contact: Alyssa Duncan
603-373-0098

Amy Spirito Photography
518-951-4083

Anne Rearick Photography
978-282-5574

Bouquets & Bow Ties
bouquetsnbowtiesweddings@gmail.com

Brett Alison Photography
781-913-3847

Chandoha Photography
617-661-2998

Cordele Photography
978-771-0341

Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography
508-735-9542

Leise Jones Photography
617-671-5572

Mark Spooner Photography
267-275-7799

Philip Davies Photographer
978-356-1001

Pizzuti Photography
617-419-0203

Ryan DeVoll Photography
508-269-4748

Sharon’s Studio of Gloucester
978-283-0870

Zev Fisher Photography
617-797-9480

ZINC Studio Photography
617-631-8750

DJs/Entertainment:

Chad Priest
Contact: Chad Priest
617-797-7093

DJ Deja
Contact: Denise (Deja) LaCarubba Wendt
781-248-5660

DJ Dres
Contact:Andres Sanchez
781-922-0196

Musicians:

Gilded Harps
978-443-0656

Riverview Chamber Players
781-398-2240

Russ Carlton Entertainment
877-623-4237

White Heat Orchestra
617-354-7213

Winiker Music
617-277-6673

Florists:

Boston Event Divas
781-469-5749

Dogwood Floral
781-469-5749

Land Escapes Floral Design
617-308-7063

Nectar Floral Design
617-595-5741

Officiants:

The Alt Officiant – Nathan Everett Lane
508-948-5960

Rev. Sue Koehler-Arsenault
978-325-2573

Videography:

Cody Wambolt
info@codywambolt.com

Hair and Makeup:

Make-up By Kristen K
617-877-2230

Lashes by Maria
781-547-1148

Perfectly Pinned
perfectlypinned@yahoo.com

Vaiani & Clarke Salon
617-795-1550

 

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