The Dane Estate, Boston College, Brookline Campus Reviews

The Dane Estate was an absolutely magical venue for our wedding! It really fit the classical vibe we were going for. There are so many interesting spaces to explore - which worked out really well because our more extroverted guests could dance away in the Founder's Hall dance floor while our more introverted guests could be nice and cozy in spaces like the Moncrief Library. Some other underrated nice aspects: lots of parking, right outside Boston, and near a T stop.

What really made this work though was the staff - especially Devanna and Piers. Devanna was such a professional - incredibly communicative and seasoned, she made all the venue coordination so so easy for us. Piers helped us have such a delicious menu throughout the celebration - he made great suggestions and was very accommodating for our requests.

We could not have asked for a better venue and supporting team. We are so grateful that we were able to have such a special day at the Dane Estate =)

The Dane Estate was a wonderful venue for our wedding! We chose the Dane Estate in January 2020 for a wedding in December 2020, but with the pandemic, everything got pushed back a year which the Dane Estate was incredibly accommodating with.

Devanna was such a pleasure to work with over the last two year in helping plan the wedding, and ensure everything and everyone was where it/they needed to be!

For one final note, the venue was beautiful and required such minimal decoration, so a great place for any wedding DIYers (like ourselves) who are looking for a gorgeous venue at a great value!

Booking our wedding at the Dane Estate was one of the best decisions we made. The interior of the Estate, where we held our ceremony and cocktail hour, is beautiful and feels spacious but still cozy and intimate at the same time. We held a tented reception on the lawn and couldn't believe how stunning the interior of the tent was. Our guests also really appreciated that there is plenty of free, convenient parking . Devanna was absolutely incredible to work with. She answered all of our questions promptly and courteously and made the planning process so much easier. As our day-of coordinator, Sarah was so helpful and helped the day run smoothly. The Dane Estate was the perfect venue for our day and we couldn't be happier with our wedding there

The Dane Estate was the perfect venue for our wedding. The place has such great ambiance and furnishing - it will look great even if you only add minimal decorations. The band said the acoustics in the ballroom were great as well. Devanna was incredible to work with!

We had the most amazing wedding for our daughter at the Dane Estate. The venue is beautiful. Devanna and her staff were wonderful, seamlessly taking charge of everything so all we had to do was enjoy the day. The food is better than restaurant quality and service was impeccable. I would highly recommend this venue.

Dane Estate was the perfect wedding venue! From the moment we walked into the beautiful estate and met Devanna and Michelle, we knew that this was going to be a wonderful place for a wedding. Not only is Dane Estate an exquisite home from the 1890s, but also it was a joy to work with Devanna and Michelle. We do not know how we could have held the wedding without them! They were incredibly fast to answer any and all questions we had, and they gave us superb recommendations for the band and other aspects of the wedding, big and small. Planning a wedding can be all-consuming, and Devanna and Michelle were so helpful, supportive, and creative. Along with Devanna and Michelle, the catering team was willing to personally customize the passed hors d'oeuvres, which were just delicious. The location itself was wonderful, too. Our guests loved it, and many enthusiastically asked us how we found this place. It is a particularly nice location because guests are able to explore the first floor and the grounds during the cocktail hour and dinner, if they so choose. Furthermore, it is a very comfortable environment for all ages with lots of seating throughout. Our favorite aspect of the place, however, has to be Founders Hall with its beautiful wood carvings, high golden ceilings, big windows, and ornate organ. It was the perfect room for our dinner and dancing! We could not be happier with our decision to host our wedding at Dane Estate, and we feel truly grateful that we found it. It is a spectacular place with wonderful people!

We were delighted by our entire experience with the Dane Estate. During the planning process, Michelle and Devanna were extremely helpful, upbeat (even when faced with our numerous questions), and very responsive.

The event at Dane Estate exceeded our expectation. Our entire family was thrilled with the bar mitzvah party; the food was excellent, the venue looked wonderful, and Erin (as well as the other staff at the site that evening) was an enormous help. The kids all loved the layout of the Dane Estate, as they felt they could have their own space to dance and have fun. Our friends and relatives raved about the party too. And most importantly, the bar mitzvah boy was over the moon with the entire event--kudos to everyone at Dane Estate on a job well done! I would definitely plan another event here in the future!

The event was a great success. Everything was beyond everyone's expectations.
One of my guest said:
"One of the best party I've ever been to. The warmth, the fun, the humor, the love, the food, the venue, the planning, the music...
The glow remains with me and lights my thoughts".
The service was great and the food was exquisite. We did not choose the most expensive food menu as it was birthday, not a wedding. But chicken and fish (halibut) were not to forget. My guests were very much impressed!

Michelle and Devanna have been such a pleasure to work with. From the very first email over a year ago to the end of our wedding, they have been nothing but helpful, patience, and very kind. The wedding was memorable for a number of reasons, and they certainly rank high on the list. I am so very happy to have worked with them and I owe them everything for putting this crazy bride at ease.

I’m so happy with our choice of venue. Dane Estate is a gorgeous venue (a friend likened it to the Great Hall at Hogwarts), with so much space and nooks for beautiful pictures.
Working with Michelle and Devanna at Dane Estate was so easy. They were always very responsive to our questions and so willing to work with us to keep costs down. In fact, we fell in love with Dane Estate, but couldn’t justify the price. Michelle worked with us to put together a package that was completely within our budget. Her willingness to work with our budget was the deciding factor in picking Dane Estate.
The food was AMAZING! We loved the food at the tasting, but were worried it wouldn’t be quite as good at the wedding (since they had to cook much larger quantities). We had nothing to worry about. We did a buffet with beef, salmon and a vegetarian option. Even now two months later, our family keeps talking about how much they liked the food. The passed appetizers and stationary displays were also very good (and well presented).
The only thing we weren’t 100% in love with was the bar. We did like that Devanna and Michelle helped up find liquor options to suit our tastes. From what we heard from our guests, one of the bartenders was very inexperienced and didn’t know how to make common drinks (vodka tonic). We anticipated this, since it was likely students at the college, but just a note. Also, we also ran out of tequila (of all things) in the first hour, so the open bar does have its limits.

The Dane Estate was the perfect location for my son's Bar Mitzvah. The staff was always attentive and had great suggestions. The food was amazing and the day went just as I imagined. I could not be happier that I chose to celebrate at The Dane Estate.

I just got married and everything about the day/evening was PERFECT! I kept thinking, first chance I get, I'm going to review all of my vendors. All of the staff at Dane Estate were wonderful, organized, on top of it. We worked with Michelle and Lovelynn leading up to the event, and our coordinator the day of was Michelle Ciak. Everything was seamless (to my knowledge - who knows what was going on behind the scenes). The building and grounds are so gorgeous, it doesn't need a ton of decoration because it's so rustic and the wood and building itself is beautiful. We didn't do outdoors, we stayed indoors, so you it had to be 100 and under, and it felt really intimate. My husband and I were very happy with everything and I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone.

I had an amazing experience working with the event staff at The Dane Estate. Michelle, Michelle, and Lovelynn were extremely professional, prompt at responding to all my last minute bride questions, and seemed truly eager to make sure that my fiance and I had an amazing day that was both beautiful, fun, and completely "us". The location is gorgeous and elegant--ornate woodwork, beautiful antiques etc. All my guests are also still raving about the food (especially the risotto). From the waitstaff and bartenders to the chef and event staff everyone we worked with was professional, personable, and exceeded expectations. I would recommend The Dane Estate to anyone looking to host a function--we had the day I had always dreamed of and the venue and the staff helped us make that happen.

The Dane Estate is the most amazing place to have your wedding! I'm so happy we chose it. All the event coordinators esp. Michelle are helpful, knowledgeable and completely put your mind at ease. The food is amazing! My guests were calling after the wedding raving not only about the venue but also the food. Chef Patrick is awesome and will work with you to create whatever you desire. Do yourself a favor and have your wedding here. You will be happy you did.

We are so happy that we choose Dane Estate at Pine Manor college for our event.
The place is just beautiful, the staff is great and our ceremony and party was excellent in every way ( very well organize from beginning to end) !

Beautiful and very easy to deal with. We loved everything.

We had our wedding reception at the Dane Estate on 12/13/14 and it truly was the best day ever. Michelle, Lovelynn and their staff worked their magic and created an amazing setting for our winter wedding.

Michelle made everything so easy for us, from when we booked the Dane Estate up through the night of the reception. She was so organized and helpful and answered all of our questions and really guided us through the whole process, making it easy and stress-free. When we arrived at the reception, we loved being able to walk around and see how everything came together.

In addition, we loved how much we got for what we paid for. Dinner, cake and open bar really made the Dane Estate such an amazing value, especially based on the incredible location (just outside of Boston in Chestnut Hill). The food was delicious and we also did a chocolate fountain (through Dane Estate) which all of our guests absolutely loved and raved about.

One other thing about the Dane Estate that makes it so amazing is that there are so many amazing spots for photos. The main dining room has dueling staircases and amazing chandeliers that just make for incredible photos. When you walk into the Dane Estate there is also a large staircase with a large window and wrap around bench at the top- which my bridal party was able to take great photos from. There are also amazing spots outdoors to take incredible photos.

We could not have asked for a better day and we are so happy that we picked the Dane Estate as the location to have our wedding reception!!

We had our wedding reception at the Dane Estate on 12/13/14 and it truly was the best day ever. Michelle, Lovelynn and their staff worked their magic and created an amazing setting for our winter wedding.

Michelle made everything so easy for us, from when we booked the Dane Estate up through the night of the reception. She was so organized and helpful and answered all of our questions and really guided us through the whole process, making it easy and stress-free. When we arrived at the reception, we loved being able to walk around and see how everything came together.

In addition, we loved how much we got for what we paid for. Dinner, cake and open bar really made the Dane Estate such an amazing value, especially based on the incredible location (just outside of Boston in Chestnut Hill). The food was delicious and we also did a chocolate fountain (through Dane Estate) which all of our guests absolutely loved and raved about.

One other thing about the Dane Estate that makes it so amazing is that there are so many amazing spots for photos. The main dining room has dueling staircases and amazing chandeliers that just make for incredible photos. When you walk into the Dane Estate there is also a large staircase with a large window and wrap around bench at the top- which my bridal party was able to take great photos from. There are also amazing spots outdoors to take incredible photos.

We could not have asked for a better day and we are so happy that we picked the Dane Estate as the location to have our wedding reception!!

I would highly recommend this venue to anyone who is planning to get married in the Boston area. The venue is intimate, warm and inviting. We were looking for a place where we could combine both our ceremony and reception and take advantage of someone to coordinate the event as we are very busy people. The Dane Estate team took care of everything from event planning to the catering in one location. From our first meeting, it was clear that we would have a fun and positive experience, which we did. They had wonderful suggestions throughout the process, and every detail was taken care of, with such grace and patience. I felt that they held my hand every step of the way. The catering team did a phenomenal job, everything was laid out so beautifully, served with such style and the food was to die for! All in all, I was a relaxed bride thanks to The Dane Estate team!

The Dane Estate is such a breathtaking venue! We fell in love with it the moment we saw it. The price was much better than other places we looked, and it included catering, cake, and linens. The food was tasty, the cake was gorgeous and delicious, and everything went so smoothly!! Michelle and Lovelynn were wonderful! I must say Michelle really is on top of things - even our officiator, who's done many many weddings, said she was one of the best wedding coordinators he's ever seen! She even saved the day on the wedding with her wedding emergency kit when the top button on my dress wouldn't button up! Would recommend it completely!

Michelle, Lovelynn, and everyone else at the Dane Estate was wonderful. First, they held 2 dates for us while we made up our minds. They were always calm, professional, prompt, and incredibly helpful when answering all of our questions. Unlike the other venues we looked into, they gave us good advice without engaging in high pressure sales tactics - their first priority really seemed to be making sure that we had the best wedding possible. We weren't the most well organized couple, but they were patient and helped us to figure out what other services we'd need and to coordinate those vendors. On the day of, Michelle took care of all of the actual set-up so we were able to focus on getting ready and taking pictures. Everything was beautiful and we had everything we needed.

We had the most amazing experience working with the Dane Estate for our wedding. They are incredibly professional and everything was of the highest quality. They were very easy to work with as we made last minute adjustments and planned our own homemade crafts. We also loved that the package is very inclusive - food, beverage, cake, and a fantastic wedding coordinator was all a part of a single per person fee. The venue is quiet and secluded but was about a 10 minute ride from the Holiday Inn Brookline so was great so our out of town guests didn't have to rent vehicles and could easily explore the city. There are so many beautiful photo opportunities on their well manicured property that even includes a small pond. Everything was great and everyone was thrilled!!

When my now-husband and I were looking for a venue for our wedding ceremony and reception, we wanted: 1) beautiful grounds for an outdoor ceremony and photographs, 2) a lovely and unique building for an indoor reception, 3) good food, and 4) organized, easy-to-work-with staff. We got all of that at Pine Manor. Michelle was our day-of coordinator, and the staff member with whom we dealt with the most. She and her boss Lovelynn were both wonderful. They guided us through every step of the process, from choosing menus, to figuring out setup of the space, to logistics. They were quick to respond to all our questions, and when the day of the wedding came, I felt like I really could just let Michelle handle everything. She and her staff did an amazing job of setting up all our decorations, which we provided ourselves instead of having them come from a florist or other professional. I'm generally nervous about delegation, and feel that "if you want something done right, do it yourself." After my wedding, though, I feel confident in saying, "if you want your wedding done right, have Michelle at Pine Manor do it." Considering all the work they did there, and considering the amount of stuff we got (LOTS of food, open top-shelf bar, linens, day-of coordination, cake from an excellent bakery, plenty of hand-holding), I would say that Pine Manor is also a good value for the money. Michelle made us feel so welcome and so valued, and I will always be grateful to her and the rest of the Pine Manor staff for helping to make my wedding absolutely amazing.

When my husband and I were evaluating options for the wedding venue, the one thing we knew we wanted was a dueling staircase. From the moment we entered The Dane Estate through the Ferry Foyer and passed through the Library on our way to Founder’s Hall, we both knew this was the place we would be married. The wood carved walls, gold gilt ceilings and alabaster chandeliers all enhanced the grandeur of the staircase in Founder’s Hall and the estate. The grounds were a perfect setting for all the family photos and many special ones of just the two of us.

The options were overwhelming, but Lovelynn and Michelle guided us through to create a wedding beyond anyone’s imagination.

Not only did we get the staircase, we worked with an outstanding staff of people that we now consider friends. We were amazed at how much effort the Dane Estate Staff put into helping us make our vision a reality. Michelle, Lovelynn and the entire staff were professional, caring and attentive to our every need.
Michelle, Lovelynn, Ashley and Chef David helped us create a menu that was truly amazing and mouthwatering.

Our wedding was a formal event that surpassed anything we could have ever dreamed was possible. As our guests entered Founder’s Hall for the ceremony and celebration, they gasped at the class, style and elegance. Most important The Dane Estate helped us fill the rooms with family and friends and more love than any two people could have asked for. Our lives will be forever touched by memories they helped us create. Our family and friends continue to compliment the venue and are still talking about the evening.

Thank you Lovelynn, Michelle and all the staff, our wedding was truly a night to remember.

Rick & Bob

My husband and I had an amazing wedding at Pine Manor. We had a beautiful outdoor ceremony overlooking a small body of water (even the geese joined us for a bit!). The cocktail hour was held in the lovely Dane Estate with an outdoor terrace overlooking the forest. Dinner and dancing were in a tent attached to the building. Our guests described the wedding as "magical." The food was delicious! As the bride I made it a point to try a little bit of everything.
Lovelynn and Michelle, the event planners, were extremely helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process. They recommended great vendors and had helpful advice along the way. I highly recommend having your wedding or special event at the Dane Estate at Pine Manor College.