Spring Showers
It’s spring shower season! Looking for a venue that blends historic beauty with excellent food and service? Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, Massachusetts is the perfect setting for a wedding or baby shower for up to 125 guests.
Just 30 miles north of Boston, our location combines the elegance of a private mansion, with the warmth of a personalized party. Take in our historic estate, sprawling grounds, and blooming gardens in heart of Bradley Palmer State Park.
Our in-house event coordinators and catering staff will assist with planning and hosting your event, leaving you free to enjoy interactions with your guests and make memories that will last a lifetime. Choose between brunch or lunch with plated or stationed options available.
Ready to start planning? Contact our sales team to learn more and received a custom quote! info@willowdaleestate.com
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FAQ
How Many Guests Can Your Space Accommodate?
Willowdale Estate can host showers for groups of 40-125 guests. The Great Room and Conservatory are used for parties of 70 or less. The Dining Room is added for parties above 70 guests.
Where Do My Guests Park?
Self parking in our lot is available for parties with less than 30 cars planned. Willowdale will provide Parking Attendants for parties over 30 cars, with a limit of 65 cars total (May through October) and 50 cars total (November through April).
Can We Play Music or Hire Musicians?
Yes! Willowdale Estate will provide background level music from a house playlist, or from a Bluetooth enabled device. We can also refer you to a list of preferred vendors for music and photography if you are interested in hiring an event professional.
What Do I Need to Bring for Decorations?
Willowdale Estate will provide setup and signs for all food stations. You may want to plan for table centerpieces, a guest favor and seating cards for your guests if you plan to assign seating. You may also choose to add personal décor to the Great Room shelves and mantelpiece.
Are There Any Rules or Restrictions About Décor?
We do not allow confetti or glitter on our property. Lightweight decorations can be hung from pre-existing hooks in the house. We do not allow any new nails, hooks or adhesive strips to be placed on our walls. We do allow the use of real candles, but they must be in a vessel or votive. We also encourage you to have all décor pre-assembled prior to your arrival. If you have a specific décor request, please ask your coordinator.
Can I Bring Additional Food?
We do not allow any outside food or drink to be brought into the mansion, with the exception of an approved cake or dessert from a licensed vendor. A $2 per person cake-cutting fee will apply.
Do You Offer Kids' Meals?
We offer more kid-friendly meal options for our brunch and lunch menus, at a rate of $15 per child under the age of 12.
When Can I Setup for the Shower?
Clients have access for setup 1 hour before the event and for 30 minutes after the event end time. Please note that Willowdale Estate reserves the right to remain open for tours and meetings in other areas of the house before, during, and after your event. The exclusive use of our Great Room and Conservatory will not begin until your event start time.
Is Smoking Permitted?
There is absolutely no smoking indoors. We can arrange for a smoking area to be setup outside of the conservatory door upon request
