Weddings & Special Events
The Lyman Estate is air conditioned

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• Weekday Wedding Rate Only $1000

Experience the grandeur of a bygone era by hosting your celebration at the historic Lyman Estate. Set amidst extensive lawns and perennial gardens, the mansion offers an elegant and gracious setting for:

• Weddings
• Anniversary Parties
• Birthday Parties
• Reunions

The availability of indoor and outdoor areas gives you maximum flexibility in planning your party. Enjoy a cocktail hour in the garden. Dine al fresco on the covered veranda overlooking the landscaped grounds. Host intimate dinner parties in antique-filled parlors. Dance in the magnificent ballroom where the waltz was introduced to Boston society.

Seven rooms are used for your party. The oval parlor with its original, hand-carved woodwork. A dramatic Victorian library. The east parlor and the dining room, where light streams in through bay windows. The ballroom, with its crystal chandeliers, classical columns and marble fireplace. A grand staircase with a Palladian window provides a perfect spot for photographs. On the second floor, there are two beautifully furnished changing rooms. The mansion is fully air conditioned.

Your rental gives you exclusive use of the mansion and the grounds. In fact, think of the Lyman Estate as your home for the day. We invite you to schedule a visit to the Lyman Estate and meet with one of our knowledgable event coordinators.

Capacity
150 guests for a seated dinner
175 guests for a cocktail reception or a tented event

May through October
Monday through Thursday	$1000 *
Friday	$2900
Saturday	$4600
Sunday & Holidays	$3300
November through April
Monday through Thursday	$1000
Friday	$1900
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays	$2500
Wedding ceremony fee	$200

Rental fees include:

• Exclusive use of the historic mansion and 37 acres of landscaped grounds.
• Private changing rooms for the bride and groom.
• Expert planning guidance from Lyman event staff.
• Supervisor for the day.
• Assistance with on-site ceremonies.
• Coordination of deliveries.
• Ample onsite parking and parking attendant.
• Use of 100 white folding chairs and 20 round tables.
• One-year Historic New England membership.
• Onsite baby grand piano.
• Air conditioned and handicapped accessible mansion.

History of the Lyman Estate

The Lyman Estate, also known as The Vale, was built in 1793 by wealthy shipping magnate Theodore Lyman. Originally used as a summer home, the Federal-style mansion was designed by renowned Salem architect Samuel McIntire. The Estate remained in the Lyman family until 1952, when the five Lyman heirs donated it to the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, now known as Historic New England. The property is now a National Historic Landmark and is available for rental for weddings and private parties.