Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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104 | JANUARY + FEBRUARY 2016 nshoremag.com a few of the exquisite elements of the venue, not to men- tion the top-notch cuisine and service. Readers' Choice Cruiseport Gloucester Gloucester, 978-282-9700, cruiseportgloucester.com An over-the-top beautiful setting and countless classic touches make Cruiseport Gloucester a perfect choice for larger weddings. The venue's 6,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom and its polished wood floors, crystal chande- liers, and gorgeous view of Gloucester Harbor make its aesthetics second to none. Extras like valet parking and a wedding coordinator—not to mention the fantastic food—ensure a great time for everyone. VENUE, INDOOR UNDER 150 Editors' Choice The Crane Estate Ipswich, 978-356-4351, craneestateevents.com Whether the wedding of your dreams is opulent and ma- jestic or intimate and rustic, couples can achieve either at The Crane Estate. For a warm, bucolic, Old-World style experience, look no further than the Italian-inspired Barn, with its terracotta walls and post-and-beam con- struction. Choose the Great House for a more opulent set- ting, or Steep Hill Beach for a dreamy seaside experience. Readers' Choice Tupper Manor at the Wylie Inn and Conference Center Beverly, 978-867-1955, wyliecenter.com/tuppersite Perched over the ocean in beautiful Beverly, Tupper Manor is an elegantly classic venue for your wedding. The manor house—built in 1901 as a grand summer home during Beverly's heyday as the center of Boston's Gold Coast—is resplendent with a majestic fountain outside, another inside, a marble foyer, French doors, a glass conservatory, and a handsome library surround- ing the dining rooms. VENUE, OUTDOOR Editors' Choice The Crane Estate Ipswich, 978-356-4351, craneestateevents.com When it comes to a sweeping and regal setting for an outdoor wedding, The Crane Estate stands unrivaled— from the grand 59-room Stuart-style mansion set upon The Great House at the Crane Estate photograph by Sarah Bastille, by Dan Aquirre (opposite page)