Planning perspective
What to consider before reaching out
A strong first conversation is about fit, not just availability. Share your date, approximate guest count, location, and the feeling you want the day to have. Ask what is included, what typically changes the final quote, and what decisions need to be made earliest.
For a venue partner, confirm how communication works, who will be present on the day, and how the team handles changes. Pricing was not included in the supplied research, so request a current, itemized proposal directly from the business.
In their clients’ words
What people say on Google
Lana Rifkin
2 months ago
Just hosted our daughter's bat mitzvah at Upstairs at Bow and it was everything I wanted. We had ~100 guests (rented the Nook Bar next door also, so adults had their bar and kids had their bar with mocktails - both bartenders were phenomenal) and fortunately weather was great, so were able to use the awesome outdoor space as well (I brought in lounge furniture). Venue is already beautifully decorated so really didn't require much more. Our guests loved the intimate setting. Photobooth was a huge hit - highly recommend. Tina was great to work with.
Shelly Mayo
7 months ago
This venue is fabulous! Zola, Tina and crew are AMAZING! They are so organized, thoughtful and helpful and have everything together so you are relaxed and only have to think of your family and friends during your event. Leandrew is telepathic and is right there to get you what you need before you even realize you need it. The room is warm and pretty even in a snow storm. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this group for any event!!
Marissa Strong
5 months ago
My organization rented out this space for our gala, and it was absolutely wonderful thanks to the help of Upstairs at Bow. Zula, Tina, and friends were very responsive through the booking and planning process (literally over 50 emails back and forth), they were flexible to our teams changes, and followed through on every promise they made. It helped relieve the stress of my team and I night of, allowing us to enjoy the gala we planned together. I would definitely recommend them to any group looking to host a medium-large gathering!
Hannah Baker
3 weeks ago
We hosted our wedding at Upstairs at Bow, and it was absolutely perfect. Zola was our main point of contact and a complete hero: communicative, flexible, and professional. We had a few unusual bumps in the road around scheduling that were handled confidently and gracefully, and we never worried about Upstairs at Bow's ability to coordinate with our vendors. I would quickly and happily recommend them to anyone with a smaller wedding in mind: the space is gorgeous, the team is on the ball, and the memories will be special!
Sandra Matteucci
a year ago
Tina and the staff at Upstairs at Bow helped create a magical Rehearsal Dinner in May of this year. Despite the dreary weather outside, they welcomed our family and friends with warmth and cheer, even drying the balcony space so that we could extend out there as the night went on. They helped us find excellent caterers (Carolicious!) and managed a large rehearsal dinner and welcome event that started off the wedding weekend in a fun and festive way. They helped us every step of the way in this beautiful venue, and we were so grateful and impressed! The guests had a fantastic time, and we all loved the unique and stunning venue!
Reviews from Google. Read all of them on Google.
Getting here
How far is this from home?
Pick the city you and most of your guests will be driving from and we will estimate the trip.
An estimate for planning, not live traffic. Leafy weekends in October always take longer.
For your guests
Lovely places to stay nearby
The Liberty, Boston
A landmark building with room for a big block.
The Verb Hotel, Boston
Lively and walkable near Fenway.
The Charles Hotel, Cambridge
Quiet, refined, easy for older guests.
Three stops worth the detour
Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.
Boston Public Garden
Willows, the footbridge, and spring tulips.
Acorn Street, Beacon Hill
The cobblestone lane on every Boston wall.
Thinking Cup, Boston
A proper coffee stop between photographs.
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Editorial note: this profile is based only on the vendor research supplied to New England Celebrations. It is not a paid endorsement, interview, or first-person testimonial. Pricing and availability are on request.