The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston is one of our favorite venues to host a city wedding. The ICA is a contemporary art gallery located in the heart of the buzzing Seaport district, the perfect venue for a modern wedding filled with culture, art, and the glow of the city at the forefront. As Boston wedding planners, the ICA Boston will forever remain one of our top locations for a sophisticated city wedding.

Why are ICA Boston weddings so unique, and why do you love working there?

What we love about the ICA Boston wedding venue is that each space is amazingly memorable, which means the guest experience is always unforgettable. The ICA gives couples a bit of everything- an open-air ceremony and cocktail hour on the Boston Harbor, time to explore unique and modern art, and all the modern glamour of a city wedding.

We love working here for many reasons, but visually, the ICA is extremely inspiring. The venue’s angular, clean exterior is one of our favorite inspiration pieces when designing weddings at the ICA. With stunning metal finishes and floor to ceiling windows, the architecture allows our couples to incorporate unique structures and angles into their wedding design – whether it be in the tablescape, fashion or stationery. Yet, the venue’s soft ocean backdrop softens its edge, creating a natural and calming vibe.

The other spaces are just as memorable – with an outdoor theater-style for a ceremony, a harborside plaza for cocktail hour under the bistro lights, and massive glass windows overlooking the city and ocean for the reception. In fact, each space is more unique than the next – so the flow is dramatic throughout the night!

What type of couple do you recommend for a wedding at the ICA?

An ICA wedding is ideal for the city-loving couple who adores art, culture, cuisine and water views. This is a couple who wants to wow their guests with a sophisticated, elegant and contemporary celebration, and give their friends and family a taste of Boston living.

 

The ICA is conveniently located in the trendy Seaport district – just steps from some of the city’s newest and hottest hotels, restaurants, health clubs, rooftop bars and coffee shops. Guests can enjoy pedicab rides around the city and explore all of the hot spots just steps away from their hotel and the venue. The scene also sets the stage for a great black-tie dress code (but of course, not necessary!).

How can we utilize the space for a wedding at the ICA

The flow for a wedding at the ICA makes a lasting impression. When guests arrive, they’ll walk down the public walkway to the Plaza, overlooking the Boston Harbor. The ICA offers amazing “theater style” seating outside, perfect for an outdoor ceremony on the water. The theater lends itself to creative, fun design – using cushions or pillows, or even just a few chairs in the front row for the VIPs. Guests love this unique seating arrangement and it makes for stunning photos too!