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How to Elope at Hammond Castle

April 1, 2023

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Are you considering getting married at Hammond Castle? Do you want to commit to your partner at a European castle without having to travel to Europe? Hammond castle has both a historic charm but also has the stunning Look no further than Hammond Castle in Gloucester, Massachusetts where a rich man in the early 1900’s essentially wanted to create a medieval European castle on the North Shore of Massachusetts. It is a dream location for your elopement!

The grand hall looks like it is fit for Daenerys Targaryen. The courtyard is a greenhouse and is home to tropical plants that love the humidity and warmth that the design exhibits. It is truly a unique space and who does not want to feel like royalty on their wedding day?

getting married at hammond castle in Gloucester Massachusetts

Elopement guide for hammond castle

The venue offers the space for photoshoots, ‘petite weddings’, and full on ceremonies and receptions. Their petite wedding includes the space for two hours for up to 20 guests. It starts at 4pm after the museum closes, a perfect time for golden hour photos, the cost is $2,000. When you rent the venue you then have access to all of the spaces, and there are many nooks and places inside and outside of the castle that make for creative photos, there is so much to explore. Logan airport is the closest airport, if you have guests traveling it is about an hour away.

Not only can you get married at this location but follow Hammond Castle Museum on Instagram to stay up to date on events they host here. They have candlelight and spiritual tours as well as general tours of the castle throughout the year. Some groups even offer picnics.

The castle is not just a wedding venue but it is also a fantastic place for a surprise proposal, engagement or couple photoshoot! The rental fee is $350 per hour between 4 and 5 pm, and $450 per hour after 5 pm.  The fee grants you exclusive access to both the interior and exterior of the Museum. When looking for unique ways to surprise your significant other with how to pop the question Hammond Castle in Gloucester is a great option.

If you are looking for a photographer to capture this magical day, sign me up!

Large Weddings at Hammond Castle

The castle is also available for larger weddings at a maximum of 120 guests. They charge by the hour with a minimum of 3 hours. Monday-Thursday it is $1300 per hour and Friday-Sunday it is $1500. This does not include time for your vendors to set up and break down. To book a wedding at Hammond Castle you can fill out a request on their website, FYI if you want a weekend day they book up fast!

  1. Sienna says:

    The UK has some of the most breathtaking architecture I’ve ever witnessed in person, and this castle is now on my list! Such dreamy images of such a neat spot.

  2. Naomi Levit says:

    Wow the Hammond Castle looks like an amazing location to elope! Beautiful photos!!

  3. Jen says:

    Wow! Hammond Castle is stunning. Who wouldn’t want to elope in Gloucester?! Your photos showcase the castle and these couples so romantically. Obsessed.

  4. Cedric D. Vincent says:

    What a stunning castle, both from the outside and the interior! You did a great job capturing the best angle of this piece of history. Any wedding there would look like a fairy-tale!

  5. Sam K says:

    Hammon Castle looks incredible! I was convinced this was actually in Gloucester, England, haha! I think eloping to this castle would be an amazing idea – a little taste of the Old World in the New. Your images are so beautiful and romantic too 🙂

  6. Maria says:

    Wow, this location is just amazing for an elopement, like a fairytale! And you captured the couple so well! What a dream to elope here!

  7. Stacy says:

    OMG! This castle is stunning. What a beautiful place to elope in Gloucester! The pictures with the couples are incredible. You are so talented. I’m sure they will love and treasure these forever.

  8. Marta says:

    WOW!!! Getting married in a castle?! A true fairytale! All of these photos are beyond stunning. Now I hope to visit this castle in Gloucester some day!

  9. Jennifer G says:

    Oh wow!! What a dream it would be to elope in a castle. Love every image!

  10. Raini Rowell says:

    Oh my goodness! What an incredible place to elope! A fairytale dream that’s been beautifully captured.

  11. Tessa Klingensmith says:

    I love Hammond Castle! It is so beautiful and a perfect spot for a unique elopement. 🙂

  12. Rita says:

    Wow1!! this is truly a dream location, exactly what fairytales are made of! I love the moodiness of the interior, it’s so much my jam LOL great choice truly for anyone, thank you for sharing!

  13. Dakotah says:

    Wow! Such a beautiful elopement and Hammond Castle . . . a picture perfect place to say I do!

  14. Andy Hardman says:

    You nailed this. The photos do such a great job exhibiting the color pops. What a unique and magnificent venture to get married and create in!

  15. Amy Isacson says:

    Absolutely stunning set! LOVE the space and they must be thrilled with the results. Bravo!

  16. Leo says:

    Wow, what a location! Such a great resource for inspiration for Hammond Castle. Thanks for sharing!

  17. Kat says:

    Wow, what a magical location! We just don’t have those sorts of venues here in the U.S….amazing

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