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The College Club of Boston

The College Club of Boston

Boston, MA
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    Sarah Sent on 11/21/2017
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    The College Club of Boston was such a lovely venue for our wedding ceremony last month. This is a real hidden gem in the heart of Boston. We rented one of the private guestrooms for my mother and I to stay in the night before. We then used the room to get dressed the day of the wedding, which meant we had plenty of time to get ready.

    We had 75 guests that we shuttled to the venue on two trolleys, and they were able to park right outside on Commonwealth Ave.

    Remy took such care in making sure that all the details were taken care of, liaising with our florist to make the ceremony space look even prettier. We hired a pianist to play the piano before and after ceremony, which sounded so great in the space. It was a really affordable option for an event space in the center of Boston, and so close to the Boston Public Garden for our wedding party pictures afterwards. All our guests commented on how special the ceremony was and what a beautiful space we picked for it.
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    Susan Sent on 02/13/2017
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    The College Club and it's staff are top of the line. I would use them for any important event. The club is located in the Back Bay, very near the Public Gardens, so in one of the loveliest parts of the city.
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    Kathy Sent on 02/09/2017
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    The College Club of Boston is the perfect venue for a small, intimate wedding. Remy does a fantastic job at coordinating all the details, giving lots of choices but always making it easy to decide. The venue is particularly good for the couple that needs to do long-distance planning and is not able to be on-site until close to the wedding. It is both elegant and romantic, and Remy ensures that that all the details are taken care of. I highly recommend the College Club of Boston to anyone wanting an intimate, urban, wedding venue.
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    Lisa Sent on 02/09/2017
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    We had an absolutely lovely lesbian wedding at the College Club of Boston. Remy, the College Club's executive chef and event planner went the extra mile and made the whole experience smooth. We were planning our wedding from overseas, and Remy was always communicative and had time to answer our questions, even months before our wedding date. She kept on top of details that we hadn't even thought of, and went out of her way to make our wedding perfect. The catering was a show-stopper, and even our foodie friends were impressed with the quality of the food. We had a couple of vegetarians and vegans at our reception, and they were served with great care and attentiveness, and their main dishes were comparable to what the omnivores were eating.

    The venue itself is colorful inside, and easily fit our group of 40 guests. It's in a convenient, easy-to-access location near Arlington station and the Public Garden, and it was great that our guests didn't have to travel between the ceremony and the reception. We stayed in the Club's Boston University room for two nights. Because the house is historical, all the rooms are much bigger you'd find at an ordinary hotel.

    All in all, we had a fabulous experience at the College Club of Boston. They were very welcoming and made us feel very comfortable. Remy is great, and we'd highly recommend the College Club of Boston to anybody looking for ceremony and reception venue that also provides its own catering and accommodation.
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    Erica Sent on 09/17/2017
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    Remy took care of everything for us from soup to nuts, and her food was top notch. I would highly recommend the College Club to anyone looking for an intimate wedding venue.
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    Kate Sent on 06/12/2013
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    The College Club is one of the best-kept secrets in Boston as far as wedding venues go. If you are having a smaller event, the setting is gorgeous, centrally located, and extremely affordable. The food that Jesse made was DELICIOUS, but his skills extended far beyond the kitchen. We were extremely appreciative of his advice and expertise all throughout the planning process in regards to everything from the flow of the evening to the flowers, pianist, cake etc. Jesse's years of experience were invaluable and gave us the peace of mind that things would go off without a hitch on our wedding day- and they did! The Club itself is lovely- you almost feel as if you are in an old family home. Our 75 person wedding seemed to be a perfect size for the space, although we had stations as opposed to a sit-down meal, and a wedding of our size (larger for the venue) would have been too big for served courses. The station style worked well. We appreciated the flexibility in planning the menu. There weren't fixed menus to choose from- we were able to customize our menu based upon our preferences. Be advised that the venue doesn't have a liquor license- it's beer and wine only. All in all, we had a WONDERFUL wedding and we attribute a lot of that to the beautiful setting of The College Club and Jesse- he truly has a gift for weddings!
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    We had such a wonderful wedding at the College Club of Boston! The event space was gorgeous, the food was delicious, the staff was friendly, but what sold us on the place was Jesse. He was super helpful, quick to respond to emails and calls and put me at ease through the whole planning process. If your event isn't too big (max capacity is 110, I believe) and you're okay with a bar that only serves beer and wine, definitely check this place out.
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    Bethany Sent on 05/13/2013
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    I recently had my wedding take place at the College Club and it was extraordinary.

    The wedding took place during a particularly difficult time, due to the Boston Marathon bombings and the subsequent manhunt that shut down the city the day before the wedding... however, Jesse stayed in contact with me every step of the way and we were able to figure things out. He was even able to coordinate with my other vendors to ensure that everything would run smoothly.

    During the wedding, the food was excellant, the venue was beautiful, and everything was perfect. Jesse and the staff were friendly, helpful, and overall amazing.

    While I don't plan to ever need another wedding, I would definately come back here if I could! 5 stars!
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    Jodi Sent on 05/06/2013
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    It was elegant, romantic, and perfect for our formal event. Everyone loved the decor within the College Club and the food was one of the best wedding meals we've had. Kudos to Jesse and his staff for an excellent orchestration of wedding details carried off seamlessly.

    This location is one of the best kept secrets in Boston for a wedding reception.
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    Carmen Sent on 12/13/2012
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    Jessie ROCK!! thanks to Jessie and all the staff my wedding was PERFECT!!
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    Gauravi Sent on 10/24/2012
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    My engagement party couldn't have possibly gone any better. Jesse was amazing. He made Indian hors d'oeuvres which were delicious and tasted just like traditional Indian cooking. I was very impressed with the staff and the venue. Jesse even worked with us to accomodate everything we needed for the event based on our budget. If you are looking for a venue to hold an elegant party in- this is your place!!
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    Very focused and knowledgeable. We had originally only sought to use the venue, but discovered that Jesse was a whiz at suggesting specific ideas, both with respect to decor and food. Working with him was great, and made the day. He was particularly good at working within our budget. At the event itself, the food was great, and the staff was the best we had ever seen at any event. Well managed, well prepared, all around. We used outside vendors for the cake and the flowers, and each of them immediately told us how much they liked working with Jesse.
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    The College Club is a fabulous place for a wedding reception. It's a great location, a block from the Public Garden (where we had our ceremony), and we found it a wonderfully comfortable, charming, and elegant (not to mention surprisingly affordable) setting for our 83-guest celebration. Our guests raved about the food, which was provided by the College Club's chef and event coordinator, Jesse W, who's a virtuoso wedding planner and total sweetheart. He helped us every step along the way, offering sage advice and patiently helping us figure out how to create the kind of celebration we wanted. I can't speak highly enough about Jesse, and I'd urge anyone planning a wedding in the Boston area to check out what the College Club has to offer.
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    Sally Sent on 07/03/2012
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    Everything was wonderful.. Jessie and his team were so nice to work with.. The food was delicious.. Have had so much positive feed back from the guests... The space is lovely.... Nothing but wonderful memories of a wonderful day... Sally Testa
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    Tom Sent on 07/10/2012
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    The College Club of Boston was the perfect venue for our wedding! The room where we held the ceremony couldn't be prettier and was the perfect size for our small ceremony. Jesse was very willing to set it up exactly how we wanted, though he really helped guide many of the decisions we had to make. He was super flexible when it came to scheduling, and you really can't beat the value!! We also stayed in the rooms at the bed&breakfast and highly recommend those as well. Tony, the pianist recommended by Jesse, was great, and really helped bring the whole thing together nicely. I would also add that Jesse is great at helping the ceremony run very smoothly. He's clearly done many weddings and knows exactly what works and what doesn't. Overall we couldn't be happier and highly recommend the College Club of Boston as a wedding venue.
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    Barry Sent on 06/19/2012
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    My event went smoothly, was well organized and staff was very responsive to all my needs and requests. I highly recommend College Club of Boston as a great choice for a smaller, intimate and very personal event.
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    Geraldine Sent on 06/12/2012
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    A best kept secret in Boston!
    My daughter is hosting 2 wedding celebrations because she is living and getting married in Spain. We wanted to have a intimate dinner including an informal ceremony for 33 close friends and family. My daughter was busy handling the arrangements for her larger wedding party in Madrid. I contacted Jesse Wolkiewicz at the Colllege Club of Boston & shared my vision of this evening with him. Aside from being an extremely talented chef he took the role of the ultimate party planner.
    The evening was a huge success! The food was amazing ( cooked to perfection0, a terrific wait staff and a romantic venue made this a night to remember. My guests are giving the affair rave reviews as well!

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    Thanks to Jesse and the staff at the College Club, we had a beautiful and unique intimate wedding. Jessie was incredibly flexible and on top of things from beginning right up until our frantic last-minute changes, and was so helpful in offering suggestions and keeping us calm and organized. Everything went so smoothly thanks to him. The staff also helped make the event seamless, and the changes between spaces and from ceremony to dinner to dancing all just seemed to happen on their own.
    We got so many compliments from guests, on the originality and elegance of the venue, the delicious and beautifully-displayed and plated food, and the overall "vibe" of an intimate wedding and how it allowed for everyone to mingle and meet each other without the space feeling too small or too big. Also, we hired Tony the pianist to play throughout the ceremony and dinner and were very pleased with the variety of music he played and the warm tone that he set with his style of playing.
    I highly recommend the College Club for an elegant, original and beautiful wedding. It is in a fabulous location and it has the added bonus of providing lodging for guests at very reasonable prices considering the time of year and location.
    Thank you so much to Jesse and to everyone at the College Club!!
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    A Sent on 06/21/2012
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    If you're looking for an elegant, fun, quaint and welcoming wedding reception, look no further.
    Jesse -- the chef, event planner, mc - is the heart and soul of this place. We can't say enough good words about him. His contagious enthusiasm, excellent culinary skills, and event planning experience shine through and deliver loudly and clearly. He listened to us, accommodated our budget and food requests, and planned an event that turned out 10 times better than we expected.
    The decor, feel and look of the function room at the College Club is inviting, beautifully designed and quite conducive to a charming and elegant atmosphere. Almost all our wedding guests ahhed and ohhed at how beautiful this venue looked.
    You will not be disappointed! We plan on coming back here for future personal and/or professional events and are telling everyone we know about it.
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    Christopher Sent on 02/18/2013
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    We were thrilled with how well our wedding went. The staff were very attentive, the food was good, the intimate setting perfect for a small (50 person) wedding.
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    Simone Sent on 05/07/2012
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    The College Club of Boston is THE place to have a memorable wedding. Think about having one month to organize everything and having a wedding that seems like it took a year or longer to plan. What we had was an A-class wedding.

    We asked for intimacy and elegance and Jesse Wolkiewicz, chef and manager, gave us more than we anticipated. He gave us a wedding that we will never forget. He was professional, very responsive to any questions we had, and quite accommodating. He catered to all our needs and provided our family and friends with a 'touch of home', a 'touch of class', and elegance; with everything from the quality of service to the mouth watering hors d'oeuvres and food. We're talking about asparagus and asiago in filo, sesame chicken, vegetable samosas, 'jerk' turkey (we're from the Caribbean), and four cheese filled agnolotti pasta with tomato basil al fresco sauce. The menu was very well put together. If it's anything you ever should put on your menu for any event....you have to put the grilled vegetables. Jesse gave us great suggestions on every last detail of our wedding. And if you think his personality is great, it's a total package because the food is unbelievably the best we've ever had at any wedding.

    The staff were all very friendly and available to meet our every need. Everything ran smoothly! Everything happened the way we wanted it. We didn't have to lift a finger to do anything or worry about anything. The transition from ceremony to reception was fluid. Our guests were forever happy and well fed. There wasn't a complaint and there were smiles all around. They always say, a happy bride makes for a happy groom...well there was never an unhappy moment for me or my husband and location, location, location sealed the deal. From the minute I met Jesse to the minute I said good bye and thank-you, everything was indescribable. My husband and I felt at home, which was key.

    Marvin and I are both so happy to say that the wedding we've only dreamed of, became a reality at the College Club of Boston. In fact, I think we got a lot more than we could ever dream of. It was all stress free and for that reason I can honestly say to you that if you told me I had to do our wedding all over again today, I will simply say, "What time should I get there?". We will forever be grateful to Jesse Wolkiewicz and his amazing staff.
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    Ray Sent on 05/16/2012
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    Every single detail of our wedding at the College Club of Boston was
    absolutely perfect. If you are planning a wedding on a smaller scale
    (30-60 guests), the Club is THE place to go. The staff, the food and
    the ambiance are just phenomenal.

    The staff: Jesse, the Executive Chef/Event Manager, is an incredibly
    nice, responsive and competent person. He has an extensive experience
    with over 1700 weddings under his belt. He has the perfect blend of
    providing great advice and recommendations and flexibility to create a
    unique wedding just for you. He is an excellent facilitator, who
    guides you through your plans to achieve a great wedding day. In
    addition, he has a wonderful crew that support him and share his
    enthusiasm.

    The food: Jesse worked with us to create the perfect menu for our
    wedding. Not only was the food tasty and delicious, but it was beyond
    the typical wedding fare. His award winning clam chowder was amazing,
    the appetizers and the entrees held a wonderful complex flavor, and
    the desert was simply great. Not to mention, we received many great
    compliments regarding the food from our guests.

    The ambiance: We feel like we got a tremendous value for such a
    wonderful space. It is a beautiful classy venue that epitomizes
    Boston. It was an excellent choice for us as we had many out-of-town
    and international guests. There are two rooms, one large and one
    small. In the large room, we were able to hold our wedding ceremony as
    well as comfortably seat all our guests in buffet-style dinner (this
    was one of Jesse's many great recommendations). The smaller room
    hosted our cake cut, first dance, toasts and lots of dancing!

    The venue is at a walking distance from the Boston Commons and is
    accessible by subway.

    All in all, we highly highly recommend the College Club of Boston. We
    can't thank Jesse and his staff enough for making our wedding day a
    truly special one.
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    A Sent on 04/05/2012
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    The College Club was absolutely amazing! The venue is beautiful, the food is phenomenally delicious, and Jesse is absolutely amazing at making sure that everything goes smoothly in the planning stages as well as on the wedding day itself. The few inevitable bumps we ran into were more than adequately smoothed out, and Jesse truly cares that you and your guests have a great wedding. Jesse has the planning of a wedding down to an art form, from timing the ceremony and reception to helping you come up with room configurations and menu choices for your budget, to making sure that the guestbook, favors, and gifts all end up put out and then put away where they belong. All I had to do was give the staff boxes, and I got them back at the end- there was literally no work for me on the wedding day once I brought everything in the door (or scheduled for it to be delivered.)

    Jesse has some great vendor recommendations, and while I wasn't able to use all of them, the ones I did use were excellent, affordable, very professional, and worked seamlessly as a team. All of the staff at the College Club is awesome and organized too, so you always receive consistent and caring customer service. The historic beauty of the venue thoroughly charmed us and our guests, and served the added bonus of eliminating the need for decorations.

    The guest room we rented to prepare for the wedding was large enough to accommodate me, 4 bridesmaids, 2 relatives and any other people who needed to be in the room with space to spare, and it was beautiful enough for the photographer to use it to take bridal photos. I would recommend that brides bring a lighted make-up mirror with them, since the bathroom vanity light is pretty dim. Since the room doesn't automatically come with the wedding, you should book a room on the same day you book your wedding!

    I received nothing but gushing compliments from everyone who attended my wedding, and my guests included a chef who's worked at 5-star restaurants and a woman who had attended a wedding so lavish it was featured on TV. Another one of my guests was wildly jealous, because his wedding venue cost more and wasn't nearly as nice. The College Club of Boston is truly a good value, too.

    I would heartily encourage anyone looking for a wedding venue to choose the College Club, and I will most definitely stay in the College Club when the day comes that I no longer call Boston my home. Choosing the College Club was the best decision I could have made, and I'm really glad we found it.
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    Jennifer Sent on 04/04/2012
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    This place is absolutely wonderful! The facility is beautiful and was decorated for the holidays with a gigantic Christmas tree and greens everywhere (the pictures look GREAT!). We had an horsdeouvre reception that provided plenty of food for our 55+ guests - so delicious! And Jesse (the event manager) and his staff were absolutely fantastic on every count. Jesse was extremely hands on and present which meant alot to both me and my husband. If you're looking for the entire package in terms of location, food and people, you've found it here!
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    Sophia Sent on 04/04/2012
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    I threw a baby shower for my sister at The College Club and it was perfect! The space itself is wonderful and we were lucky to find it. Working with Jesse to plan the event, including setup and menu, was incredibly easy and a lot of fun. He was flexible throughout the whole process and gave us a lot of attention despite our event being on the small side. The staff was very helpful on the day of and thought of all the details that hadn't even crossed my mind. Most importantly, especially for a group that loves food as much as ours did, the food was delicious. I had a wonderful experience with the College Club and can't wait for another excuse to throw a party here.
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