The Bradley Estate is an HISTORIC 1902 MANSION sitting on 90 ACRES of rolling hills, landscaped lawns, wooded areas, and formal garden. Located just 25 minutes south of Boston, it’s easy to find with a private entrance within SECONDS OFF ROUTE 93 in Canton, Massachusetts.
The Bradley Estate is a PROPERTY OF THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS, a non-profit organization. THE MISSION: PRESERVE, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. A HORTICULTURIST AND AN ARBORIST LIVE ON THE PROPERTY to ensure that the grounds and home are maintained above and beyond expectations.
Ideal for WEDDINGS and other SOCIAL EVENTS, and CORPORATE MEETINGS and BUSINESS DINNERS.
BELOW IS MORE INFORMATION FOR OUR WEDDING COUPLES:
You and your wedding guests who visit The Bradley Estate enjoy an exceptional, one-of-a-kind experience. No other wedding location has this UNIQUE BLEND OF ACRES AND ACRES OF NATURAL WOODS AND A FORMAL GARDEN IN ADDITION TO A STATELY, ELEGANT--YET COMFORTABLE--GEORGIAN-STYLE HOME. At any time of the year and any time of the day, you'll admire the beautiful setting. You'll enjoy the colorful flowers and foliage of warm weather seasons or the snow-covered rolling lawns of winter. You'll admire the exterior of the home with its accent lighting and the tree-lined drive lit by lampposts after sunset. This is nature and architecture at its best. You’ll sense the country in the spaciousness and privacy of years gone by.
Enjoy a Wedding Experience Like No Other at The Bradley Estate
. BE ONE OF THE FIRST COUPLES TO HAVE A WEDDING at the estate. Just over 100 brides have had their weddings here, making it a true hidden jewel.
. SELECT THE CATERER OF YOUR CHOICE. You don’t have the restrictions of having to use one specific caterer or selecting off a small exclusive list of caterers. You can hire a caterer who reflects your own style and price.
. HAVE FLEXIBILITY IN SELECTING YOUR DATE AND TIME. There is only ONE WEDDING A WEEKEND. You can select anytime from the early morning hours until 11pm for a house wedding; 10pm for a tented reception.
. SAVE MONEY:
……PAY LOW PRICES. Bar orders are made directly through a liquor store and prices are not marked up.
……NO MINIMUM NUMBER OF GUESTS. Invite the number you want. (Maximum numbers: house: 100; tented: 150).
. HAVE A TENTED RECEPTION if you wish. It’s a wonderful experience to be outside and enjoy all of nature.
. BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHY BACKDROPS everywhere, inside and out. Images capture nature’s best with distinctive architecture.... Elegance with the brick-edged parterre formal garden with water fountain surrounded by woods. Spontaneous, fun moments with a flock of sheep. Majestic images from our vegetable garden with mile-high corn stalks.
. RECEIVE A ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP TO THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS, our wedding gift to you. Enjoy!
All Weddings at The Bradley Estate Include:
. Exclusive, private USE OF THE GROUNDS:
----Formal gardens, for ceremonies
----Patio, for cocktail hour and socializing
----North lawns, for mingling and for tent location
. ENTIRE FIRST FLOOR of public areas in the mansion: Entrance/Foyer, Library/Music Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Mural Hallway with Three Baths
. PRIVATE BRIDAL SUITE, including a private restroom, on the second floor available throughout the rental
. Use of the BABY GRAND STEINWAY PIANO (that had been used by the Bradley children when they were growing up)
. PHOTOGRAPH SETTINGS: ANYWHERE ON THE 90-ACRE ESTATE, such as the water fountain, blooming flowering trees, brick-edged flower garden, kitchen garden, flocks of sheep or other animals living in west end of the property, rustic fences, handsome façade of the historic home designed by the famed architect Charles Platt—during the day and during the eve with accent lighting, rolling hills, trees reaching to the sky… AND, ANYWHERE IN THE HISTORIC HOME with its handsome architecture and period furnishings
. HANDICAP RESTROOM AND HANDICAP RAMP to enter home
. SITE COORDINATOR to assist your vendors
. MASTER BRIDAL CONSULTANT to answer your planning questions
. BACK-UP INDOOR LOCATION (inclement weather plans) for ceremonies for up to 100 guests
. FREE PARKING
Read more about The Bradley Estate
by clicking on the links listed on the homepage black horizontal:
. Rates for weddings, social & corporate rental prices
. Floor Plan for layout and dimensions of the rooms in the house
. Weddings & Socials for photos
. Corporate Meetings & Events for photos
. Questions & Answers for lots of information related to events. Get more details here!
. Contact Us for e-mail and telephone information
Visit the links to the left of this page for:
. The History of The Bradley Estate
. The Trustees of Reservations -- "The Trustees of Reservations preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts."
. Directions to The Bradley Estate