1-Hour Wedding Ceremony

July-October 2025 appointments have been filled. November 2025 appointments will open at 9:30 am on Friday, August 1, 2025.

One hour of access for a non-denominational wedding ceremony and photos all within the Guastavino Room

• Couples are invited to include up to 12 guests, regardless of age, to take part in their ceremony. Your photographer and officiant do not count towards the 12-person guest limit.
• Photos permitted within Guastavino Room and exterior of McKim Building & Copley Square. Photo access is not permitted within the building (including outdoor Courtyard).
• 12 chairs and ceremony décor will be placed specifically for each appointment
• Rental: $200.00

BPL will offer this package on select Mondays each month.

Ceremonies may be booked within a 90 day booking window, at least 14 days out.

Please note, we do not provide an officiant or manage marriage licenses & certificates. To learn more about applying for a marriage license please visit the City of Boston’s website.

Additional Details:

• Food and/or beverage is not permitted
• Outside vendors are limited to one officiant and one photographer
• Additional furniture, decorations, petals, signs, rice, confetti, balloons, props, or animals are not permitted
• Attendees must come dressed for the ceremony; on-site holding/prep areas are not available
• Live music is not permitted

To inquire about dates or to learn more about the 1-hour ceremonies in the Guastavino Room, please reach out to the Special Events Office at events@bpl.org and someone will follow up with you. Date availability will not be confirmed until the applications are released. We look forward to working with you to plan your wedding ceremony at the Boston Public Library!