Events and Weddings at Steep Hill Beach

Steep Hill Beach on The Crane Estate, a property of The Trustees of Reservations, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a fun and casual atmosphere for a corporate outing or seaside wedding. Get in touch to book your unforgettable day of sunshine and surf.

The Great House at The Crane Estate

When you choose The Great House as the location of your celebration you have three unique spaces for each phase of your event.

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photo courtesy of Dreamlove Photography

Sited on the crest of Crane Estate’s Castle Hill, wedding ceremonies at The Great House take place on the lawn overlooking the half-mile-long Grand Allée with sweeping views to the ocean.

photo courtesy of Thompson Photography Group
photo courtesy of Thompson Photography Group
photos courtesy of Lena Mirisola, Thomspon Photography Group, Dreamlove Photography
photos courtesy of Lena Mirisola, Thomspon Photography Group, Dreamlove Photography

For the cocktail hour, you have exclusive use of the Allée Terrace in addition to the first floor of The Great House where guests can mingle throughout the historic mansion.

photo courtesy of Lena Mirisola
photo courtesy of Lena Mirisola

Finally, for dinner, a beautiful high-peaked tent is positioned just off the ballroom East Terrace where guests can experience the landscape and beauty of Castle Hill throughout the evening. Events at The Great House can accommodate up to 250 guests.

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photo courtesy of Dreamlove Photography
photo courtesy Thompson Photography Group
photo courtesy Thompson Photography Group
Crane Estate Tented wedding
photo courtesy Thompson Photography Group
first dance the crane estate
photo courtesy Thompson Photography Group

Photos in this post are courtesy of Dreamlove Photography, Lena Mirisola, and Thompson Photography Group.

June Wedding at The Crane Estate

A beautiful evening for a beautiful couple!  Starting with a ceremony on the Grand Allèe, followed by a cocktail reception on the terrace, and dinner in the tented lawn aside the Great House, each Castle Hill location overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, made for a memorable evening for Carolyn & Erin and all their guests.  These stunning images were captured by Erin McGinn Photography.

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Best wishes Erin & Carolyn!  Thank you to Erin McGinn for sharing the beautiful images.