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Whether it's formal or casual, indoor or outdoor, Massachusetts has everything you need to make your wedding one to remember.

From Boston to the Berkshires, and indeed throughout the Massachusetts, you'll find some of America's top choices in traditional hotel and reception sites, ballrooms and banquet halls.

Also keep in mind unusual Massachusetts reception venues like historic manors, country clubs, museums, art galleries, parks and gardens, and even boat cruises.

First, consider your other wedding plans. Do they include a traditional wedding ceremony with all the trimmings? Or a family-friendly wedding set in informal or outdoor surroundings? Take your cue from the decisions you've already made about the invitations, the ceremony, or even the wedding favor ideas you choose to guide you to the reception venue that best fits your style, and budget.

Of course, shopping around for the best reception site should include a choice of several or more venues, in order to compare what they have on offer in terms of price and amenities. Keep a list that details the pros and cons of each so you can make a final decision that is both smart and suitable.

Wherever you choose to have your reception, it's also highly advisable to look for package deals offered by many established venues that can help defray the costs of a Massachusetts wedding and reception — that will leave enough cash left over to enjoy the perfect honeymoon!

Not all wedding packages are created equal, so be sure to ask your venue manager what's included, such as facility rental, staffing, food and beverage, and flowers. Many venues will also be willing to work with you to customize a unique wedding reception, so don't be afraid to ask for different options that may further help cut down on costs, such as balloons over flowers, or a buffet instead of a formal sit-down dinner.

Top places for wedding receptions in Massachusetts include (from left): The State Room in Boston; Omni
Parker House in Boston, Christina's in Foxboro; Colonial Hotel in Gardner; and Kemble Inn in Lenox.

Just up ahead, discover where to host the perfect wedding reception in Massachusetts with our guide to finding both unique and traditional reception venues throughout the state:

More information about Massachusetts wedding receptions around the Web:

Massachusetts Wedding Reception Sites - MAWeddingGuide.com directory of reception locations in Boston, Cambridge and suburbs, Cape Cod, Western Massachusetts and statewide, including information on guest capacity, amenities, location details, photos and virtual tours.

Boston Wedding Reception Sites - A complete guide to top hotels, ballrooms and reception halls, indoor and outdoor venues, including photos and information on guest capacity and related resources.

Worcester Wedding Sites & Locations - Listings for hotels, country clubs, museums and more throughout Worcester and vicinity with details on event spaces and capacity, photos, related maps and resources.

Weddings on Cape Cod :: Reception Sites - Extensive listings to hotels, inns, restaurants and historic sites with information on beach and ocean views, guest capacity, available wedding packages, photos, contact details and related resources.

Banquet Facilities in the Berkshires - A directory of wedding receptions sites throughout the area including hotels, inns, B&Bs, and historic sites with information on amenities, contact details and related resources.