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Create lasting memories amidst the timeless beauty of Mount Holyoke College's historic campus. Explore our ceremony and reception venues below to find the perfect backdrop for your wedding celebration.

Abbey Memorial Chapel

Abbey Memorial Chapel is a historic, nondenominational chapel on the Mount Holyoke College campus, known for its soaring Gothic architecture, stained-glass windows and exceptional acoustics. With seating for up to 900 guests, Abbey Memorial Chapel offers a timeless and elegant setting for wedding ceremonies, religious or secular, in Western Massachusetts.

    • One-hour rehearsal the day before your ceremony

    • Rehearsal led by your officiant or MHC staff

    • Use of chapel grounds for before-and-after photos

    • Complimentary microphones

    • Organ and piano at the altar

    • Sound system

A historic gothic style red brick church with a tall clock tower surrounded by green trees on a clear day.
People gathered in a church interior for a service or ceremony, with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and chandeliers.
A wedding ceremony inside a church with guests seated on pews, a bride and groom at the altar, and a large pipe organ in the background.

Chapin Auditorium

Perfect for larger wedding receptions, Chapin Auditorium is a dramatic and versatile campus venue opened in 1916, known for its Gothic architectural character and striking stage. The space comfortably accommodates up to 270 guests, with a dance floor and is part of a century-old building that has welcomed notable figures, such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Eleanor Roosevelt. The venue is air-conditioned and available during College breaks and summer recess.

    • 60-inch round tables (10)

    • 8-foot banquet tables (10)

    • 150 chairs

    • Air conditioning

    • Sound system

A large banquet hall filled with many round tables set for a formal dinner event, with numerous people seated and dining. On a stage at the front, four musicians are performing, surrounded by a dark background. The hall features ornate woodwork and s
Ceiling with ornate patterns and four square skylights emitting bright light.
People seated at round tables with floral centerpieces, eating and conversing in a formal dining event with wood-paneled walls and stage with speaker.
Crowd of people attending a social event or gathering in a large room with wooden floors, tables, and seating. The room has a balcony area and decorative curtains, with some people standing and chatting while others are seated.
A close-up of a glass of rosé wine with ice cubes on a bar or table, with people in the background at a social gathering in a dimly lit venue.

Willits-Hallowell Conference Center

Willits-Hallowell Conference Center — a beautifully versatile reception venue connected to the hotel, featuring multiple room options and scenic views of Stony Brook. Host an elegant seated dinner for up to 160 guests with seamless access to outdoor spaces and guest accommodations on-site.

    • Sound system

    • Tables and chairs for your reception

    • Classic table linens

    • Silverware and glassware

    • Professional service staff

    • Dedicated event manager

Wedding reception decor with round tables covered in white tablecloths, decorated with floral centerpieces, set with plates, glasses, and utensils, and surrounded by black chairs with white cushions, in a room illuminated with blue lighting and a pat
A modern multi-level building with glass windows and balconies by a river, surrounded by colorful autumn trees, with a stone bridge visible in the background and a small waterfall in the foreground.
Round banquet table set with white tablecloth, blue napkins, white plates, silverware, wine glasses, coffee cups, and a floral centerpiece with pink roses and other flowers, in a room with patterned carpet and large windows with sheer curtains.
The entrance of the Willits-Hallowell Center decorated for fall with hay bales, pumpkins, and colorful chrysanthemums, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large clock above it, a black grand piano, a beige sofa set, colorful patterned armchairs, a round wooden coffee table, large windows with sheer curtains, and a staircase with wooden railing in the background.

Catering & Bar

Our in-house catering and bar team brings expert service, seamless coordination and thoughtful execution to your wedding celebration. From menu planning to day-of service, our experienced staff handles every detail to ensure exceptional food, beverages and hospitality throughout your event.

A plate of medium-rare beef steak topped with chopped herbs, served with roasted broccolini and mashed sweet potatoes.
Halved endive lettuce filled with chopped nuts and chopped herbs, served on a round gray plate. In the background, a glass of sparkling water with ice and a lime wedge, set on a white and beige striped tablecloth, with silver utensils nearby.
A white bowl filled with grilled chicken topped with colorful chopped vegetables and herbs, sitting on a white plate with a fork and knife. In the background, there are two glasses of water and one glass of rosé wine on a green and white striped tabl
A plate of salad with greens, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and red quinoa, with a fork resting on a napkin, on a woven placemat, and a glass of pink beverage with lemon slices.
A glass of beer with ice sitting on a bar counter with a blurred crowd in the background.
A plate of fried chicken drizzled with orange sauce, garnished with sliced green peppers, on a striped green and white tablecloth. In the background, a glass of red beverage with lemon slice, a glass of water, and a small vase with green leafy and wh