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.

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.

Stunning Backgrounds at The Barn at The Crane Estate

August 10, 2019

Located at the base of Castle Hill in Ipswich lays the magnificent property known as The Barn at The Crane Estate. The south side of this Italian-style barn boasts breathtaking views of woodlands, salt marsh, and winding tidal rivers. Look to the north and see a graded garden featuring stone towers and wisteria draped lattice. The Barn itself is warm and romantic with terra cotta walls and original post and beam wood. This rustic venue will accommodate up to 120 guests for an an unforgettable, intimate event.

Scroll through this page to see some of the beautiful images captured by Kelly Benvenuto Photography from Catilyn & Chad’s summer wedding at The Barn at The Crane Estate!

Iron and wood gate along the garden wall.

The Barn at Crane Estate wedding of Caitlyn and Chad. — Salt marsh and tidal rivers.

Farm tables and soft pastel floral decor complete the rustic look.

Wedding cake under the large shuttered barn window.

The Barn takes on a soft glow when the sun goes down.

CONTACT MAURA MCCARTHY, (781) 742-5420 TO CHECK AVAILABLE DATES!

Photography by Kelly Benvenuto Photography.