The Great House at The Crane Estate

August 1, 2024

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

The Great House ipswich — *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*

*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.

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.

crane esate tent — *photo courtesy of Dreamlove Photography*

*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

October 14, 2020

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.

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

Early Summer Wedding at The Barn at The Crane Estate

September 12, 2020

Perfect weather and glorious blooms set the stage for Nicholas and Katherine’s early summer wedding at The Barn at The Crane Estate. Their ceremony was held on the lawn at The Inn at Castle Hill, adjacent to The Barn, featuring panoramic tide marsh views. The stunning landscape surrounding The Barn’s property made for spectacular backdrops captured by photographer, Dan Aguirre.