First Parish in Framingham
24 Vernon Street, Framingham, MA
125 Capacity
$385 to $2,500 / Wedding
First Parish in Framingham has a historic New England church that seats 200, available for weddings, funerals, memorial services or concerts. In an adjacent building, the Parish House, there is a large reception hall that seats up to 125. The reception hall has blond wood floors and tall windows, a beautiful open space wonderful for dancing or designing your own themed party. We also have two smaller meeting rooms that are ideal for small group meetings, small weddings, or bridal party preparation. The reception hall and smaller meeting rooms can be rented out for conferences Monday- Friday.
First Parish in Framingham
24 Vernon Street, Framingham, MA
125 Capacity
$385 to $2,500 / Wedding
First Parish in Framingham has a historic New England church that seats 200, available for weddings, funerals, memorial services or concerts. In an adjacent building, the Parish House, there is a large reception hall that seats up to 125. The reception hall has blond wood floors and tall windows, a beautiful open space wonderful for dancing or designing your own themed party. We also have two smaller meeting rooms that are ideal for small group meetings, small weddings, or bridal party preparation. The reception hall and smaller meeting rooms can be rented out for conferences Monday- Friday.
Event Pricing
Party
30 - 125 people
$385 - $1,450
per event
Wedding
50 - 200 people
$1,805 - $2,500
per event
People Often Ask
Scott Hall, our main reception hall, can comfortably seat up to 100 people. It features beautiful blonde wood floors that are perfect for dancing and gatherings.
Yes! We welcome outside caterers for your food, beverages, linens, and decorations. You are also welcome to bring in your own food and drink if you prefer.
Yes, we have a commercial-level kitchen adjacent to Scott Hall. For a flat $50 utility fee, you can access counter space to set up food, keep food warm, and use the kitchen sinks.
Yes, tables and chairs are included with your rental. We have 70-inch diameter round tables and 8-foot-long rectangular tables available. Please note that we do not provide table linens.
To secure your date, we require a 25% rental deposit. The final rental balance and a refundable security deposit are due prior to the event, alongside nominal custodian and facility attendant fees on the day of the event.
Yes, we offer convenient off-street parking for your guests in the driveway and parking areas adjacent to the Parish House.
Yes, you are welcome to bring in your own decorations to personalize the space. All setup and breakdown must take place within your contracted rental hours.
Yes, high-speed Wi-Fi is included with your rental and is available to all guests in the facility.
We are located at 24 Vernon Street, Framingham, right next to the Framingham Common. Our location is very accessible, situated next to Route 9 and very close to the Mass Pike and Route 495.
Yes, our facility features a family-friendly courtyard and green space right outside the building, which provides a lovely setting for outdoor mingling and photos.
Availability (Last updated 9/26)
Event Spaces
Scott Hall
Meeting House
Alternate Venue
Huntley Room
Memorial Room
General Event Space
Recommendations
Great place to have an event!
— An Eventective User
We had a first birthday celebration here, and it was lovely! The reception hall is beautiful. The management were very professional and helpful. They provided setup and cleaning, which made it much easier for us. We will be back to host more events!
Additional Info
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Outdoor Function Area
- Outside Catering Allowed
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 125
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 4
- Special Features: The church has a center aisle with a red carpet. There is a courtyard between the two buildings, and a woodland path at the back of the property.
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 2,993