The Orchid List · Venues · Boston, MA
Boston Public Library
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All-in cost submissions
95
Range: 95 to 95
220
Seated maximum
$1,684
Across submissions
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$160k
$160k
Single submission
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 1 receipt
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
A wedding at Boston Public Library typically runs about $160,000 all-in, based on real quotes and receipts. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$160,000
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
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median $160,000
$160k
Apr '27
Fri · peak
25th Pctl
$160,000
Median
$160,000
75th Pctl
$160,000
Mean
$160,000
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2027 | Fri | 95 | $160,000 | Quote | Peak Friday · All-inclusive |
Apr 2027 · Fri$160,000
95 guests · Quote
Peak Friday · All-inclusive
Pricing Model Key
All-inclusiveVenue, food, and bar plus additional services (decor, coordination, and more) bundled.
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print
Restrictions & Rules
House Rules
In-House Catering
The Catered Affair is the exclusive in-house caterer for all weddings and private events.
Start Time
Weekend events begin at 6:30 PM or later, after the library closes to the public.
Parking
The library has no designated parking, though several garages are nearby in Copley Square.
Decor Restrictions
Open flames including candles, balloons, fog and bubble machines are prohibited, and nothing may be affixed to the building.
Security
Basic building security is included in venue fees; additional security requires written library approval.
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