Topsfield, Massachusetts · Willowdale Estate
Wedding films at Willowdale Estate.
Willowdale Estate is a 1902 fieldstone mansion set in Bradley Palmer State Park in Topsfield, with a garden courtyard for ceremonies and a sailcloth tent for the reception. I've filmed here more than once, and everything on this page comes from those real weddings.
The films
Three real Willowdale weddings.
WatchAmy & Brad
A garden courtyard ceremony with personal vows and Jewish traditions, from the breaking of the glass to the Hora, with 120 loved ones.
WatchAmy & Cameron
A first touch instead of a first look, heartfelt vows and their dogs as ring bearer and flower girl.
WatchNatalie & Robbie
Portraits against the stone walls and green French doors, a cheering recessional and a lively reception in the tent.
The day
What your day looks like here.
Five chapters of a Willowdale wedding day, each from real films. Tap through the stills.
The team
Vendors I’ve worked with here.
Credited on my Willowdale films. Filter by category or search a name.
Willowdale Estate
Venue, catering and planning, all three filmsVisit siteAlexandra's Bridal Boutique
Amy & Cameron, gownCredited, no website listedJos. A. Bank
Amy & Cameron, suitCredited, no website listedNo vendors match that search.
Questions
Willowdale Estate wedding FAQs.
Where is Willowdale Estate?
Willowdale Estate is at 24 Asbury Street in Topsfield, Massachusetts 01983, north of Boston. The venue describes an original 1902 fieldstone mansion inside Bradley Palmer State Park, surrounded by 720 acres of woodland and the Ipswich River.
What does a Willowdale wedding include?
The venue lists exclusive use of the historic mansion, grounds and tent from May through October, with a Garden Courtyard for outdoor ceremonies.
How many guests can Willowdale hold?
In tent season, May through October, the venue lists its Sperry Tent at 140 to 240 guests. From November through April it hosts 80 to 125 guests in the mansion.
Where are ceremonies held at Willowdale?
The venue says the Garden Courtyard is the setting for outdoor ceremonies, and the Glass Conservatory is the backdrop for indoor ceremonies in the mansion season. In my films the ceremonies were in the courtyard among the stone walls and flower-covered arbors.
Is there space to get ready on site?
The venue lists three hospitality suites for getting ready, plus a separate Coach House suite you can rent for extra room and time.
What is the reception like?
In tent season the venue describes a Sperry Tent with a natural sailcloth canopy and a smooth concrete floor, with clear side panels and heaters included for weather.
Have you filmed at Willowdale before?
Yes, and all three of my Willowdale films are on this page: Amy & Brad, Amy & Cameron and Natalie & Robbie.
What does a wedding day at Willowdale look like in your films?
In my films couples get ready in bright rooms with their wedding party, share quiet moments by the stone walls and green doors, hold the ceremony in the garden courtyard, take portraits around the gardens and celebrate in the tent. Every couple shapes it differently.
Can you film with a drone at Willowdale?
I have filmed aerials here, and you can see some in the films above. Drone use depends on venue rules, weather and your date, so I confirm it with you and the venue ahead of time.
Is my Willowdale date still open with you?
Send me your date and I will let you know if I am available. Popular dates book early, so it is worth reaching out sooner rather than later.
Your date
Is your Willowdale date open?
Tell me your date and a little about you two, and I’ll let you know if I’m available.
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