The Starting Gate at GreatHorse
Wedding venue in Hampden, Massachusetts
About The Starting Gate at GreatHorse
The Starting Gate at GreatHorse is a wedding and private-event venue in Hampden, set atop land overlooking the Pioneer Valley. Couples can hold a ceremony in the Wedding Garden, which features an oak gazebo and manicured grounds, then celebrate nearby in the Grand Ballroom. The ballroom spans 11,000 square feet, seats up to 300 guests for a plated dinner with a dance floor, and can be divided for different event layouts. A 3,000-square-foot Sunset Deck offers space for cocktail hour with panoramic views. The venue provides full-day access to a bridal suite with seating, lighted hair and makeup stations, restrooms and a bridal attendant. Its in-house culinary team prepares customizable menus, including options for dietary needs; outside catering is not allowed. The venue books one event per day, operates year-round for weddings and events, and offers complimentary valet service and free self-parking. It states that it meets ADA accessibility requirements.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 300 guests
- Price
- From $13,000
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The Starting Gate at GreatHorse
- Website: thestartinggate.com
- Phone: (413) 566-5158
- Address: 128 Wilbraham Road
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