Waltham, Massachusetts

Open all year long

The beautiful Lyman Estate mansion, with its thirty-seven acres of lawns, gardens, and historic greenhouses, offers a private and exceptional setting for social and corporate events, including weddings and private parties, corporate events and outings, business meetings and seminars, and holiday parties. Designed in 1793 for wealthy shipping merchant Theodore Lyman, the estate was the home of the prominent Lyman family for more than 150 years.

Available Saturdays in 2017: December 2

Available Saturdays in 2018: January 6, 13, 20, and 27; February 3, 10, 17, and 24; March 3, 17, 24, and 31; April 21; May 12 and 19; July 7, 14, 21, and 28; October 6, 13, 20, and 27; November 3, 10, and 17; December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29

Surrounded by extensive lawns and perennial gardens, the centrally air-conditioned Lyman Estate offers an elegant setting for weddings, anniversary parties, birthday parties, reunions, corporate events and outings, business meetings, and seminars.

Use of indoor and outdoor areas gives you maximum flexibility in planning your party. Enjoy a cocktail hour in the garden. Dine al fresco on the covered veranda overlooking the landscaped grounds. Host intimate dinner parties in antique-filled parlors. Dance in the magnificent ballroom where the waltz was introduced to Boston society.

Five rooms are available for your use: The oval parlor with its original, hand-carved woodwork; a dramatic Victorian library; the east parlor; the dining room, where light streams in through bay windows; and the ballroom, with its crystal chandeliers, classical columns, and marble fireplace. A grand staircase with a Palladian window provides a perfect spot for photographs. On the second floor, there is a beautifully furnished bride’s room.

Your rental gives you exclusive use of the mansion and the grounds. In fact, think of the Lyman Estate as your private estate for the day. We invite you to schedule a visit to the Lyman Estate and meet with one of our event managers.

Rental Rates, Capacity, and More Information

Location: 185 Lyman Street, Waltham, Mass. Find the Lyman Estate on Google Maps.

Wedding Rental Rates, May – October:

• Monday through Friday: $ 2,800
• Saturday: $ 5,800
• Sunday: $ 3,800

Wedding Rental Rates, November – April:

• Monday through Friday: $ 1,200
• Saturday: $ 2,400
• Sunday: $ 1,800

Corporate Event Rental Rates, May – October:

• Monday – Thursday: $1,200
• Friday: $2,800
• Saturday: $5,800
• Sunday: $3,800

Corporate Event Rental Rates, November – April:

• Monday through Friday: $1,200
• Saturday: $2,400
• Sunday: $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.

Capacity:

• 150 for a seated dinner in the mansion
• 175 for a cocktail reception in the mansion
• 225 for a tented event

Wedding Rental Fee Includes:

• Use of the historic mansion and thirty-seven acres of landscaped grounds
• Air conditioned and handicapped accessible mansion
• Private changing room for the bride
• Expert planning guidance from Lyman event staff
• Supervisor throughout the entire event
• Coordination of deliveries
• Ample on-site parking
• Use of 200 white folding chairs
• Twenty 60″ round tables (seats 8-10 guests)
• Eight 48″ round tables (seats 6-8 guests)
• Six 36″ round cocktail tables (seats 4-5 guests)
• Four high cocktail tables
• One-year Historic New England membership

Corporate Event Rental Fee Includes:

• Use of the historic mansion and thirty-seven acres of landscaped grounds
• Air conditioned and handicapped accessible mansion
• Expert planning guidance from Lyman event staff
• On-site supervisor throughout the entire event
• Coordination of deliveries
• Use of 200 white folding chairs
• Twenty 60″ tables (seats 8-10 guests)
• Four 48″ round tables (seats 6-8 guests)
• Four 36″ round cocktail tables (seats 4-5 guests)
• Four high cocktail tables
• Podium and speaker
• Two projection screens
• One-year Historic New England corporate membership
• Ample on-site parking

Download a Lyman Estate floor plan.

Photos courtesy of ZINC Studio Photography. To see more photos, follow Lyman Estate Weddings on Pinterest

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 ext. 11

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

Lodging:

Our clients receive a generous discount when booking blocks of rooms at either of these two hotels owned by the Park Lodge Hotel Group.

Holiday Inn Express, Waltham
Contact: Anya Wright Senn, Sales Manager, awright@plhghotels.com
781-419-0912

Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Waltham
Contact: Anya Wright Senn, Sales Manager, awright@plhghotels.com
781-419-0912

Both hotels offer wonderful rooms at excellent rates. Please contact Anya to reserve your block.

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

Make an Appointment