Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 100 JANUARY + FEBRUARY 2019 Ceremony EDITORS' CHOICE CRANE BEACH Ipswich, 978-356-4351 (Castle Hill)/978-921- 1944 (Trustees), thetrustees.org/places-to- visit/north-shore/crane-beach.html Philosophy: Along with Castle Hill and the Crane Wildlife Refuge, Crane Beach is owned and maintained by e Trustees of Reserva- tions. It's rich with history, greenery, and the perfect setting for a seaside ceremony. Standout: It's hard to feel more "at home" anywhere on the North Shore than on Crane Beach. It's a simply beautiful location that will have all of your guests feeling the love for this beach locale north of Boston. R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E MISSELWOOD ESTATE Party Rental Services EDITORS' CHOICE PEAK EVENT SERVICES Woburn, 781-729-4000, peakeventservices.com Philosophy: To offer "exceptional service and an expansive inventory selection—from tents to tabletops to soft seating and bars and everything in between." Whatever the need, PEAK always strives to set "new standards of service, excellence, reliability, creativity, and innovation." Standout: From style and design support to inspiration, staffing, delivery, pickup, and more, PEAK is hard to beat. R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E PEAK EVENT SERVICES Venue, Beach EDITORS' CHOICE CRANE BEACH Ipswich, 978-356-4351 (Castle Hill)/978-921- 1944 (Trustees), thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/ north-shore/crane-beach.html Philosophy: Crane Beach is beloved by locals, and it's not hard to understand why. is his- toric site boasts picturesque beaches, beautiful water, and a wildlife refuge, all of which set the scene for something out of a fairytale wedding. Standout: Locals and out-of-town guests alike will be wowed by this location, one of the most treasured gems on the North Shore. R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E CRANE BEACH Venue, Farm EDITORS' CHOICE SMOLAK FARMS North Andover, 978-697-1723, smolakfarms.com Standout: Putting the actual farm in farm- to-table. From casual affairs to sophisticated events, this is one dreamy location with a distinct New England vibe. Trend: Barn chic. From an heirloom orchard to an antique barn, the farm wedding of your dreams can be had at Smolak Farms. R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E ( T I E ) SMITH BARN / PEIRCE FARM AT WITCH HILL Venue, Indoor, over 150 EDITORS' CHOICE THE MANSION AT TURNER HILL Ipswich, 978-312-3040, turnerhill.com Standout: Situated on 300 acres of rolling hills, the estate's original Elizabethan Mansion and exquisite grounds and gardens are sure to make your big day an event to remember. Trend: eir wedding team does it all. From vendor coordination to floor plans to day-of coordinating, as well as advice and sugges- tions, their goal is to make every bride feel her best without having to take care of the details. And it's not every day you get to hang out inside a mansion built in 1903! R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E TUPPER MANOR Venue, Restaurant EDITORS' CHOICE L'ANDANA Burlington, 781-270-0100, landanagrill.com Philosophy: To give couples and their guests a day to remember. Standout: Amazing five-star cuisine and consistent high-level service. Trend: A strong focus on food, which is really what leaves a lasting impression. What's New: Fresh, seasonal ingredients, which means menus are always changing and evolving with the season. R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E THE ESSEX ROOM Venue, under 150 EDITORS' CHOICE BEAUPORT HOTEL Gloucester, 978-282-0008, beauporthotel.com Standout: eir oceanside event deck and ball- room provide the perfect amount of space for a small to medium-sized affair. e food is among the best you'll find on the North Shore, too. What's New: Well, everything! Built in 2016, the entire hotel is gorgeous, and you just can't find a better view. R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E RENAISSANCE Venue, Outdoor EDITORS' CHOICE CRANE ESTATE Ipswich, 781-221-3003, craneestateevents.com Philosophy: e sweeping grounds of the Crane Estate are beautiful in photos, but even the most stunning photograph pales in com- parison to the real thing. Standout: 2,100 acres of salt marshes, barrier beach, and a beautiful mansion set upon the hill. Trend: e Crane Estate offers brides the best of both worlds: a stunning location with both indoor and outdoor options. Step onto the grounds and you'll be saying "I do" to booking your event before you know it. It's a timeless estate with the ability to pull off a classic affair or a modern event. R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E TUPPER MANOR Setting