Friends of Mount Auburn

Friends of Mount Auburn offers wedding ceremonies and receptions at Mount Auburn Cemetery, a National Historic Landmark established in 1831 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The venue features winding pathways, diverse plantings, architectural landmarks, and water features across its historic landscape. Couples can choose from two historic chapels or multiple outdoor garden locations for their ceremony and celebration. Bigelow Chapel features Gothic Revival architecture with a 19th-century Gathering Wing extension, accommodating up to 120 seated guests indoors. The adjacent Bigelow Lawn can host 200 guests outdoors. Story Chapel offers an intimate English countryside setting with seating for 80 guests and a historic Hook and Hastings pipe organ. Outdoor ceremony sites include Asa Gray Garden, Hazel Dell Hollow, and Bigelow Lawn, all surrounded by seasonal blooms and water features. The events team coordinates with couples on layouts, logistics, and vendor arrangements. Approved catering partners provide full-service or drop-off options with coordinated set-up and clean-up. In-house audiovisual support includes wireless microphones, projectors for slideshows, and performance areas for live music. The venue provides ample parking and convenient access from Cambridge roads.