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Olio | Historic Wedding & Event Venue
4.9 ★★★★★ 247 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Peabody, Massachusetts
Roomy former theater featuring wooden floors, concrete walls and tall windows.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 165–230-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Catering outside caterers welcome, going by reviews and the venue’s own info — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
- Phone (978) 595-1091
- Website oliopeabody.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“We are so thankful to Sarah and her team for providing us an amazing, historical, and unique space on the Northshore!”
Amenities couples mention
“Olio has a list of their own in house add-ons (we used the drapes, string lighting and up lighting, but also would have added the greenery too if it had been available!”
“Everyone had plenty of room, and the large central dance floor was an absolute hit — it was packed all night long.”
“We knew we needed a special venue since our flower girl is in a wheelchair and Olio shocked us by being not only fully accessible but also so willing to accommodate our needs.”
What couples say again and again
“I loved that it was blank slate that could easily be decorated however much we wanted but that it was also simply beautiful as is.”
“They offer a robust vendor list, lighting through the venue, and even a day of planner service really making it so seamless.”
“We planned our wedding, but contracted Sarah’s other company, Without a Hitch, for the day-of-coordination, and it was a huge huge help.”
“On the day of our wedding, our other vendors and our guests raved about how great the space and staff were.”
“Olio has a list of their own in house add-ons (we used the drapes, string lighting and up lighting, but also would have added the greenery too if it had been available!”
From the reviews
Olio was the first thing we booked for our wedding and it paid off big time; best night of our lives! The space is amazing. Great history (from past to present) and this incredible industrial aesthetic that is balanced by the warm hardwood floors. You have a strong canvas to pitch whichever wedding you envision.
The Olio is a beautiful space that is perfect for the couple that wants to customize their wedding and/or reception space. My husband and I were able to have an on-site wedding and reception with approximately 190 guests. The space never felt too cramped. Our vendors were accommodated well.
I recently photographed my first wedding at Olio in Peabody and was blown away. The space, the staff, and the location are all incredible. There are so many great spots around the venue for photos, and the overall vibe is so unique, truly unlike most venues, which makes it a hidden gem.
Olio was the first venue my wife and I checked out for our wedding, and we both left the tour completely in love with the space. After looking at a few more options, we realized it had to be this one. The tall ceilings, wood floors, and striking brick & concrete walls make this space so incredibly unforgettable.
Getting married at Olio | Historic Wedding & Event Venue
Olio | Historic Wedding & Event Venue comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Olio | Historic Wedding & Event Venue
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Olio | Historic Wedding & Event Venue — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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