The Commons 1854

Everything was absolutely perfect from the minute guests arrived at the door to the time of their departure. Johanna and her staff were just simply amazing. Every detail was impeccably covered. The place card table and ballroom were set up perfectly. The appetizers and antipasto table were delicious and guests never had to look around wondering when the next tray would be passed. Drinks were brought around on trays, guests were met at the door, those in need of assistance were easily ushered up the stair lift and it seemed that nothing could be better until we arrived in the ballroom. It was magnificent! The food was absolutely delicious and every guest was catered to. Being somewhat of a perfectionist, I stressed in weeks prior about every scenario. The minute I arrived at The Commons, all my worries were dispersed and I knew it was time to have fun and leave everything in their hands. I had no doubt they had it all under control. I was so impressed that Johanna, our wedding coordinator, could be in so many places at the same time and amazed at how she covered even the smallest details. She is a true professional and her elegance was noted by so many of our guests. The compliments could continue on and on. I was so pleased with the espresso bar, the desert station, the cordial cart and the presentation of the candy bar was just beyond words! The Commons is a first-class party venue and I would highly recommend them without hesitation. Whenever I called or emailed, Kristi or Johanna answered my questions without hesitation and always kept us on schedule. I have had so many guests call me to comment on what a beautiful wedding and venue. It is without doubt that the reputation of The Commons for outstanding service is well earned and will continue to grow with each function.

I could not be happier having had my wedding at The Commons. Everything was absolutely perfect, from the beautiful venue, the professional wait staff, our planner Kristi and Maura who was there for me during the whole wedding. The planning process leading up to the day was also so easy. I had someone there for all my questions every step of the way. In regards to the actual wedding day, our guests are still talking about how amazing the venue and everyone was during the whole day. Any time I needed anything Kristi and Maura were there to help. They also made sure that both my mother and my husband's mother were attended to as well. In the middle of the reception my bustle broke, within seconds Kristi had me in another room with a few other people fixing it so I could go back out and enjoy myself. It was incredible. This venue is definitely top notch and one that I would recommend to anyone.

Everyone and everything at the Commons is great! We dealt mostly with Johanna and she is the best! She is very professional and did not miss a beat at our reception. Thanks again for a great time! I wish I could do it all over again!

I wish I could give the Commons a 10. I am taking all emotion out of this review (or, at least trying to haha) so that I can give a clear and objective response. My fiance and I looked online at venues and came across the Commons. In October 2010 we took a ride over and fell in love with the large yet simultaneously quaint venue not even realizing what we were about to walk into. Once we opened the doors our breaths were taken. And that was only the beginning. The structure alone is a reason to have your wedding at the Commons but the service - is what makes it unique and a stand out event. Frank greeted us the first time we visited and showed us around the venue, sat us down and sold us on his animated story telling of the food preparation. We knew immediately that's where we were getting married. From that point on we shared conversations with both Kristi and Johanna to get us comfortable with all the planning and logistics. They were both extremely pleasant and helpful and VERY flexible. Matt (my husband) and I could not get over just how lucky we were to have such amazing help and management. They helped us figure out what we needed for Alcohol (though we ignored it and got far more than we needed HAHA), a signature drink, and without giving too much away, they were flexible on many things :) The day of the wedding (here's the emotion) was AMAZING. absolutely AMAZING. A nice surprise - Johanna was relaxed - in a way that makes you feel comfortable. In a way that says " I've done this many times, I know how to run this show and everything will be fine and perfect" and that it was. She welcomed everyone with a huge smile and provided direction for all the guests, vendors and servers. I have worked weddings and I know how much work goes into it. It's a matter of coordinating everyone's efforts in a certain timely manner. Johanna did this all smoothly, professionally and yet warmly. It didn't feel like a business, it felt like a wedding that even the servers WANTED to be part of. My friends and family all complimented how smooth the service was, how ever staff member was smiling and polite, how AMAZING the food was, and how beautiful the venue. Nothing was missed and everything was appreciated. I wouldn't have changed a thing or asked for anything better, I really don't think it could have been better. From the minute my husband and I walked through the doors to the last goodbye 5 days after the wedding we were treated with a warm and friendly respect. Thank you everyone at the Commons for providing and participating in the best day of my life :)

Our November wedding at The Commons exceeded every expectation that we had, which says a lot because we had high expectations going into it. The venue itself was just amazing. The Commons seems to be crafted for romantic, fall weddings, and it fulfilled all of our wishes this November. The staff working our wedding expertly flipped the ballroom (from ceremony to reception), attended to our guests during cocktail hour, and served a wonderful dinner. The food was top-notch, something that many guests commented on both during and after our wedding. From the appetizers to the main plates to the cookies as we walked out the door, everything was delicious. For such a special day, The Commons is a wonderful place to have your wedding, especially if you’re looking for people who will take care of your every request! Johanna was our wedding coordinator, and I cannot say enough about her professionalism and aptitude throughout the whole process. She was always prompt to respond to questions that I had leading up to the wedding, and she carefully attended to every detail so that the actual wedding day would go off without a hitch. That was all before the wedding. On the actual day, she was phenomenal. My bridal party commented on multiple occasions about how awesome she was in dealing with everyone prior to the ceremony. There was a transportation snafu getting the guests to and from the hotel, and she quietly and competently dealt with it, so that neither myself or my bridal party had to worry about it. She constantly had her eye out to make sure everything was running smoothly, and because of her, it did! What an absolute pleasure to work with her. I actually cannot think of anything bad or even constructive to say about our experience at The Commons. I wouldn’t call it a budget venue, but it’s worth every penny. One awesome part is that you are responsible for providing the liquor which, in the long run, saved us a lot of money (compared to venues that charge you for per-person open bar). We were very satisfied and comfortable knowing that the staff at The Commons and our wonderful coordinator had everything under control, and ultimately, that allowed us to truly sit back and enjoy our beautiful day!

This is a very beautiful, historic and Sophisticated venue for a wedding in any season. The food well exceeded all expectations and all the staff were professional and confident.

The Commons 1854 povided the PERFECT venue for our wedding! We coulld not have asked for a more perfect spot than this beautiful historic New England Meeting House! Not only was the venue beautiful, but the service was outstanding through the entire process. We never had to think, 2nd guess, or worry about any minute leading up to our special day and during the day itself! Johanna, Kristi, and Frank know how to put on the perfect wedding and meet your every need. We had a fantastic time and knew from the moment we walked into the building that this was the right place for us! Thank you for everything Johanna, Kristi, and Frank!

Robin was our fantastic wedding coordinator who worked closely with us to make sure our reception was fantastic. The Commons was not only beautiful but the service was exceptional. We are so glad we chose to host our first party as husband and wife at The Commons.

There are not enough superlatives in the English language to describe our experience with The Commons for my daughter's wedding! Attention to detail was everywhere, food was excellent- people still commenting on the portion sizes- Johanna was in control of everything and is the consummate professional. Wish we had another wedding to do so we could do it all again with this venue. Thank you to everyone there!!!

I was so incredibly happy with my wedding at the Topsfield Commons. The planning was made easy by Johanna, the wonderful and detail-oriented wedding planner. The space is beautiful, the food was delicious, the staff was amazing. I have no complaints! Now I just want to be invited to another wedding there so I can enjoy the space, food, and drinks without being the bride!

Classic New England Elegance Beautiful, historic venue. The food (especially the passed h'orderves) was amazing. The staff was professional, friendly and attentive. Robin O'Keefe was a great help with day of coordination and pre-wedding planning. Their preferred vendors truly lived up to their recommendations and our expectations. Everything was wonderful, we had an unforgetable evening! Thank you!

Our first time visiting the Commons we were captured by the beautiful architecture. The ballroom, balcony and brightness from the white space is beautiful. This wonderful white space also allows you to add your own color scheme, and family photos so that you can truly personalize it. It was our pleasure working with Frank, Kristi and Johanna. Frank is extremely enthusiastic and has a sincere commitment to providing quality service at this establishment. Kristi was always so positive, reassuring, reliable and gave great guidance in choosing our vendors. We primarily worked with Johanna who I can’t rave about enough. She was there to help us every step of the way in the planning process and made it a stress-free experience. Johanna gave wonderful advice and always responded to phone calls and emails in a timely manner. The day of the wedding she truly took care of us making sure we had everything we needed. Our guests raved about the delicious food, professional service and called it “THE Wedding”. The Commons made our wedding day everything we dreamed it would be.

Everything was perfect! Great venue!

I cannot say enough positive things about The Commons. They went above and beyond to make our wedding perfect. Everything from beginning to end was wonderful. From the day I first visited The Commons, I knew that it was the place for me. Frank, the owner, has such a pride and a passion for his business that you know that he will do everything in his power to make things perfect. Johanna, the planner on site, worked with me throughout planning and on wedding day to create the day of my dreams. Johanna, Kristi and the staff that worked with them are worth their weight in gold. This was evident when a less reliable vender did not return my calls the week of the wedding and we did not know if we had a cake. Johanna helped me order a cake at 8:00AM wedding day and then picked it up and delivered it to The Commons! She and her team handled every crisis, big or small, throughout the planning process in a way that put me at ease. The second that I stepped out of the limo at The Commons, I knew that I could relax. The outdoor ceremony (just before the rain) was beautiful and well organized. The grounds and building are gorgeous. Frank always seems to be making improvements such as the beautiful brick walkway that now serves as the aisle. The pictures speak for themselves. The food was amazing. I’m sure that we will be hearing about the sushi bar for years to come! Dinner was delicious. The beef was cooked perfectly and the garlic-mashed potatoes were to die for. The service was exceptional. There was not that awkward wait time between courses that can occur at some wedding. My wedding was the day that I have always dreamed of because of the wonderful people at the Topsfield Commons.

This venue is absolutely stunning. If you're looking for a quintessential New England wedding this is definitely the place. The staff is extremely helpful and accommodating. The food is excellent and the chefs even created a special dish for my big day. You purchase you're own alcohol but the Commons provides the bar tenders and mixers. The entire event was more than worth every penny and my guests have provided nothing but rave reviews.

My sister got married here in 2006 so I chose The Commons because we were highly satisfied the first time around. I looked at different venues and I could not find the quality and value, like I did at the commons. The place is beautiful and there is an opportunity to be creative with your theme. The staff is super professional, white glove service. The food is spectactular! My guests keep talking about how good the food was and some guests even commented on how they have never tasted food that good at a wedding. The most important thing is the quantity, you didn't leave the wedding hungry, like some weddings I've been to. My wedding planner, Johanna, was super professional and she was so accomodating and flexible during the whole planning process. Johanna also looked out for me the whole time during the wedding, making sure I had everything I needed. I highly recommend this place! I am very pleased and satified with every aspect!

We had our wedding reception at the Commons May 7th. Besides the rain that day, it was the most wonderful, perfect day!! After our first visit to the Commons, and after meeting with Kristi, I knew there was no other venue that I would want to celebrate our marriage!!! Kristi, Frank & Johanna are fabulous!! They were very quick to respond to any questions we had, and Johanna made the planning so easy for us - I never felt stressed or overwhelmed. Johanna made sure that each second during our reception was flawless! Each day we receive more compliments about how wonderful our wedding was - from the beautiful venue, to the great food. I can't say enough good things about the Commons, and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding day :)

The Commons provided us with an absolutely flawless, amazing experience. From A to Z, I was impressed with each step of the way. People asked me along the way things like "oh, how is planning going...you must be so stressed" and I really was not at all. It was fun! Working with The Commons absolutely contributed to my low stress attitude since I trusted all that was going on and the staff was so friendly, accessible, knowledgeable, and genuine. Our wedding guests went out of their way to compliment the quality of the venue, service, staff, ambiance... My wedding honestly exceeded my expectations and I would recommend this venue to any lucky bride:)

The Commons is a perfect location for a wedding. The staff well organized and very knowledgeable. They are availabe for any questions or concerns about any wedding details. They make sure that your special day is special for you and not a cookie cutter event. They food is fantastic, the environment is gorgeous, and the grounds are perfect for photos. We couldn't have found a better place to have our ceremony and reception.

What an absolutely amazing wedding and being in the industry makes us hard to impress. From start to finish everything was perfect; not one detail was missed. The staff and service were above exceptional all night and the food was everything we hoped and more. The management and staff are professional truly define hospitality. My wife and I, and all of our guests had an absolute blast. Everyone we talked to said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to by far. Topsfield Commons is a gem.