If your wedding vision leans glam, Avenir might be your dream venue. Located just 30 minutes south of Boston in Walpole, Massachusetts, Avenir blends modern sophistication with timeless elegance. Think crystal chandeliers, a massive mother-of-pearl dance floor, and a palette that works with any wedding color scheme. Avenir offers multiple stylish settings: a grand ballroom with a domed ceiling and customizable lighting, a bright indoor terrace perfect for cocktail hour, and both indoor and outdoor ceremony locations. With room for up to 430 guests (or 390 with a dance floor), it can comfortably host large weddings without sacrificing intimacy or flow.
But what does it actually cost to get married here? The Tulle Together Wedding Pricing Transparency Project is on a mission to collect all of the pricing PDFs for wedding venues across the country. All of the PDFs in our database – 2,400 total and more than 200 in New England – are contributed by other couples planning their weddings. That means we can walk through the venue costs for you – without you having to email them. Below, we’ve broken down everything in the pricing PDF to help you figure out whether Avenir fits your budget and your vision.
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Overall Cost Estimate
Let’s start with some total numbers before breaking down each fee individually. We combed through all the pricing details in the PDF to put together some high level quotes using Tulle’s Venue Calculator tool. This tool allows you to put in the most common elements of venue pricing PDFs to figure out the actual total without having to build a complex spreadsheet.
$48,000 for 175 guests on a peak season Saturday
This takes the venue fee, the ceremony fee, the cocktail hour fee, required food & beverage minimum and per person costs, the service fee on food and beverage, and tax.
$32,000 for 125 guests on an off-season Saturday
This takes the venue fee, the ceremony fee, the cocktail hour fee, required food & beverage minimum and per person costs, the service fee on food and beverage, and tax.
You can calculate the rough estimate of what it would cost to get married at Avenir by using Tulle Together’s Venue Calculator! For the breakdown of the different costs, see below or log in to Tulle Together to access the entire pricing PDF.
Ceremony & Reception Costs at Avenir
Couples can exchange vows either outdoors overlooking a lush wooded area or indoors in a sophisticated ceremony room—ideal for weather flexibility. The cocktail hour is typically held on the indoor terrace, leading into the expansive main ballroom for dinner and dancing. Thanks to customizable curtain systems and dramatic lighting, the space easily adapts to different group sizes and styles.
Venue Rental Fees
Venue rental fees at Avenir are tied to season and day of the week, and typically depend on meeting a food & beverage minimum. Here’s what to expect for a Saturday evening wedding:
| Season | Venue Rental | Food & Bev Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Off Season (Jan–Mar, early Apr, Dec) | $1,500 | $15,500 |
| In Season (late Apr, May, July, Nov) | $5,000 | $18,000 |
| Peak Season (June, Aug–Oct) | $7,000 | $22,000 |
For Friday or Sunday weddings, fees and minimums are slightly lower (see the pricing PDF on Tulletogether.com for details!). Daytime weddings and select dates may also offer waived or reduced rental fees.
Note: The venue fee is waived for certain dates with sufficient food & beverage spend.
A ceremony fee of $1,500 also applies if you plan to marry onsite.
What’s Included in the Venue Fee
Your rental at Avenir includes a list of amenities and services:
- Personal Event Producer and onsite Event Manager
- Private wedding suite
- Landscaped grounds and photo ops
- Tables, chairs, linens, and table numbers
- Bartenders based on guest count
- Complimentary food tasting for the couple
- Champagne in the suite and a champagne toast for guests
- Four passed hors d’oeuvres and one stationary display
- Signature salad, entrée service, wedding cake cutting (no fee), and coffee/tea
What’s not included:
- Custom decor, DJ/band, photography, floral, and most rentals beyond house inventory
Catering Fees
Avenir’s catering is exclusively in-house through Saphire Event Group. According to their pricing PDF, there appears to be a $2,500 flat fee to host cocktail hour, in addition to the cost of your entrée prices, which range from $85 to $124+ per guest, depending on selection and upgrades. Packages include hors d’oeuvres, salad, dinner, cake service, and more.
- Flat rate cocktail hour fee: $2,500
- Chicken entrées start around $88–$102
- Beef and seafood range from $97 to market price
- Vegetarian entrées from $85–$87
- Kids’ meals are $40, and vendor meals are $50
Bar options: A full open bar (4.5 hours) is $55/person. Signature cocktails, wine upgrades, and bar stations (martini, mojito, bubbly) are available. Guest-paid bar and consumption-based pricing is also offered.
On top of your food and beverage, be sure to account for a 6.25% sales tax and a 21% admin charge.
How much could your total wedding cost be if you got married at Avenir?
When you factor in everything — from venue fees to vendor costs — Tulle Together’s Cost Forecast Tool projects that the total budget of wedding at Avenir could land around $102,000 if you forgo a wedding planner and depending on your guest count (this estimates a 175 person guest count on a peak-season Saturday), design scope, and other vendor selections. This estimate factors in a range of typical wedding expenses beyond the venue & catering itself, helping couples get a realistic view of what their wedding might actually cost before making any commitments. Of course, someone could spend more or less than this (especially if you go with off-season pricing and less guests!) – but it’s an average estimate for what that total wedding cost could look like.
The Cost Forecast Tool is just one of Tulle Together’s budgeting resources. On the website, you’ll find a variety of budget tools designed to help couples plan out their total wedding costs before they book anything. Whether you’re estimating expenses, tracking your spending, or looking for real venue pricing, Tulle Together’s tools provide a transparent approach to wedding budgeting—so you can plan confidently and avoid unexpected surprises. Sign up here for a smarter way to plan your wedding!
Final Thoughts
Couples love Avenir for its modern elegance, all-inclusive planning support, and versatile spaces that make it easy to host a seamless, luxurious celebration under one roof. Just keep in mind that food & beverage minimums are substantial, and bar and menu upgrades can add up quickly. Still, for couples seeking a glamorous experience near Boston without the city hassle, Avenir delivers.
Tulle is here to make wedding budgeting clearer, one venue at a time. Want pricing breakdowns for more venues like this? Explore the full collection on Tulle Together’s Wedding Pricing Transparency Project.
Photo Credit: Saphire Event Group
