Welcome to our guide to crafting the perfect wedding weekend itinerary in the charming New England town of Sharon, Massachusetts! From welcome parties to post-wedding pick-me-ups, we’ll explore the best accommodations, activities, and things to do in Sharon, MA, and along the surrounding area, ensuring that every moment of your wedding weekend is an exciting and memorable experience.
The Wedding Venue
Saphire Estate
Saphire Estate’s charming manor house and sprawling grounds are the ideal New England wedding venue. Featuring incredible lakefront views, and a lavish fountain set amidst lush gardens and picturesque woods, Saphire Estate offers a multitude of photo opportunities. Couples can also enjoy an elegant separate cocktail space, a private wedding suite, and stunning indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces.
The Rehearsal Dinner
The rehearsal dinner is a high point of a wedding weekend, so we’ve got you covered with the perfect restaurants only minutes from Sharon, Massachusetts.
Davio’s
Treat your wedding party to a Northern Italian-style steakhouse dinner! With menu offerings to please everyone, and seven stunning private event spaces to choose from—including a spacious outdoor patio—you can celebrate privately.
Northern Spy
Set the tone of a charming estate wedding with a rehearsal dinner at this quintessential New England gem! The thoughtfully curated menu includes delicious bites based on locally sourced, artisanal ingredients. Seat your wedding party in one of their event spaces, which include a dining room, bar, lounge, two patios, and the picturesque Paul Revere Heritage Site lawn.
Grazina Event Space
This modern, industrial-chic event space is the perfect blank canvas to bring your rehearsal dinner vision to life. Rent and transform the space while their team handles catering, staffing, and equipment rental. Wow your wedding party before the big day in this aesthetic setting!
The Welcome Party
Why should you only have one night with your guests? Take advantage of your favorite people being together in one place, and hit the town! These establishments are local favorites and make for the perfect welcome party spot!
Mick Morgan’s
Just down the street from Saphire Estate in Sharon, MA, this lively Irish pub offers live music, an outdoor patio bar, classic Irish fare, and a private event space for your guests. Welcome your guests in a fun and casual atmosphere.
Top Golf
Bring everyone together for a night of activities, including hitting golf balls in the bays, enjoying some tunes, watching TVs, and tasting hand-crafted food and drinks. Plus, their handful of covered indoor/outdoor event spaces are comfortable rain or shine, with fans and heaters.
The Harp
This iconic sports destination overlooks Gillette Stadium, where you and your guests can come together before your big day. Everyone will enjoy mingling over the comfort-style food while hanging out on the outdoor seasonal patio and bar or in the private dining room.
The Accommodations
Choosing accommodations for your wedding weekend can be tricky, so we’ve put together our tried-and-true recommendations for the best hotels in the Sharon area for you and your guests!
Courtyard by Marriott Norwood
This beautiful hotel is so convenient—it is just seventeen minutes from Saphire Estate in Norwood, Massachusetts! Inside, you will find a restaurant, Starbucks, convenience store, and 24-hour fitness center…what more could you need?
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Walpole
A convenient thirteen-minute drive from Saphire Estate, this modern hotel features a swimming pool, fitness center, and complimentary breakfast buffet!
Renaissance Boston
A gorgeous hotel located only fifteen minutes from Saphire Estate. With an indoor pool and fitness room, and a prime location in Patriots Place, you’ll have so much to do during those in-between moments of your wedding weekend!
The Local Attractions
Whether you’re looking for beautiful off-site photo locations or need activities to include on your wedding weekend itinerary, we’re sharing the premier spots to explore in and around Sharon, MA!
Borderland State Park
Perfect for off-site wedding photos, hiking, exploring New England’s history, and even fishing, this state park even features a stunning 3-story mansion! The best part? It’s only 5 minutes from Saphire Estate!
Queset Garden
This newly restored historic site is located at the Ames Public Library in North Easton, MA, just a 14-minute drive from Saphire Estate! Featuring lush greenery, stunning sculptures, and elegant fountains, Queset Garden drips garden romance from every corner.
City of Boston
As Sharon is only 30 minutes south of Boston, we highly recommend incorporating a trip to the city on your wedding weekend! Enjoy sports games, delicious Italian food, and pastries in the North End, art museums, and so much more!
The Morning After
Chances are, you need a pick-me-up from dancing all night long. Whether you’re refueling with quick caffeine or a fabulous farewell brunch, our favorite local spots will do just the trick!
Gunther Tooties
Just a short drive away in Foxborough, MA, this shop serves the yummiest New York-style bagels. Baked fresh daily with simple ingredients, their lineup includes everything from an award-winning French Toast bagel to a one-of-a-kind Spinoccoli bagel. Trust us—your bagel cravings will be cured here.
The Farmer’s Daughter
Located in Easton, MA, this cozy and rustic brunch destination brings a sophisticated flair to the breakfast classic. Everything on their menu, including coffee, is locally sourced from New England farmers. Refresh yourself with some fresh food!
Angel’s Cafe
For a quick (and delicious) pick-me-up, swing by this adorable café in the heart of downtown Sharon. A local favorite, it’s open daily and serves various coffee, tea, and tasty breakfast and lunch items. It’s the perfect spot to grab something on the go—whether heading out for the day or off to your honeymoon adventure!
To make your wedding weekend itinerary genuinely unforgettable, we hope you take full advantage of the things to do around the Sharon, MA area. Don’t forget, we are so excited to celebrate the main event: your wedding. Saphire Estate is truly stunning!
For extra inspiration, check out carefully curated wedding weekend suggestions for our additional Massachusetts wedding venues: The Lakehouse, Avenir, and The Villa.
