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March 2024 by Placidina Fico
We had our 175-person wedding (on-site ceremony) at Olio in early November, and we could not be happier with how everything turned out. The space is STUNNING and everything came together beautifully the day of. So many guests told us how much they loved the venue/how unique it was. How much passion and attention Sarah has poured into Olio is palpable! From our first tour in July 2022 until our wedding day, everyone we interacted with at Olio was extremely professional, responsive, and kind. At no point did I feel like just another client in their lineup. Also, their transparency and modern website was a breath of fresh air after literally chasing other venues down for basic information. I planned our wedding from France, and Olio was very accommodating when I asked to visit during the brief weeks I was in MA leading up to the wedding. It was usually Jenna that was there, who was always warm and welcoming. Besides a gorgeous space and top-notch team, Olio’s location was perfect for us. Main St feels iconically New England (which our international guests appreciated), there is ample parking nearby, and we got some great pictures in the area. We spent 2 nights at the Bell Inn and had our welcome party at Granite Coast Brewery; to have everything on the same street was so convenient! Side note: if you are looking for day-of-coordination services, do yourself a favor and book with Sarah/Without a Hitch (her OG baby) - truly one of the best decisions of our entire wedding experience. I could keep ranting about how much we loved Olio and the phenomenal people behind it, but I’ll end with saying that if you want a gorgeous, transparent, responsive, flexible, unique, and genuinely people-centered venue – Olio is it!
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March 2024 by Caitlin Rowe
Olio was our first and only venue we toured for our wedding because once we walked in, we knew this was the place for us to celebrate our love with our friends and family. We loved that we could make the space anything we wanted it to be and put a little (or a lot!) of our own personality in our wedding that many venues cannot accommodate. That’s where Olio shines above the rest of the venues in Massachusetts. They offered tours and open house times that made planning and visualizing so much easier. On our first tour, we were told all of the history that lived in the building and hearing that made us fall in love all the more. All the staff we met and worked with were all so kind and helpful. Our guests could not stop raving about the beautiful space and could not believe that it is hiding in downtown Peabody! We’re so happy we picked Olio for our wedding!
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March 2024 by Daniel Fenichel
Olio gave us the most magical wedding venue we could have asked for - everything from the staff on site to the beautiful space was perfect. Sarah and team are fantastic!
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February 2024 by Erin
Olio is an absolutely beautiful space and it was the only venue my husband and I looked at when we started the wedding planning process. It was exactly what we were looking for and we’re so happy we decided to have our wedding there! Sarah was great to work with, her communication was amazing and she was really helpful when it came to answering all of our questions! Thank you for helping to make our day so special!
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January 2024 by Jennifer Faber
Olio is a perfect space for any kind of event. I’ve Been to a couple of events and weddings here and it has a very special, unique feel that you won’t get at most other venues. It’s surely one of a kind and I would recommend it for a family or friend for any kind of event gathering. It is also run very well!
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January 2024 by Nikki Meuse
When looking for wedding venues, Olio was the first on our list as we lived in the surrounding area. We originally looked at Olio as a “reach” venue just because we were initially intimidated by the amount of work it might have been to also hire all of the other vendors for our event. However, after touring many other venues, we always came back to Olio and committed. From the very beginning, Sarah and her team we responsive and flexible with us. We opted to hire several vendors outside of those recommended, while still using some recommended vendors as well. The Olio team supported us and all of our vendors unequivocally and truly helped ease all of my worries about coordinating many vendors and the timeline seamlessly. On the day of our wedding, I was not worried about anything other than my husband and the fun we were having. Olio was a dream venue space, and the best canvas for our vision. Our wedding was everything we imagined and more. The space fit our style and aesthetic perfectly, the downtown area is a dreamy industrial vibe, and there is nothing quite like the feeling of taking Main St photos with the community driving by, honking and shouting their well-wishes. Olio was so accessible for all our guests’ needs and somehow the space made a 165 person wedding feel intimate. I am forever glad we chose Olio and I would trust Sarah and her team with any of our future events.
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December 2023 by Kathleen Carroll
We loved having our wedding at Olio! From the first moment we entered the space, we understood how Sarah had squeezed in her 10+ years of wedding planning experience into a unique but extremely functional venue. The space is beautiful, Sarah is an amazing communicator and so easy to work with, and our guests raved about how our day felt unique and authentic to us. The staff managing the venue on the day-of were fantastic. We worked with two of Olio's preferred vendors, Without a Hitch Coordination, and Premier Bar Service and Catering, and had excellent experiences. We were lucky to book the bridal suite at The Bell Inn, two blocks away, and loved walking to the venue through downtown Peabody. We highly recommend working with Olio and we're dying to return as wedding guests someday soon!Photos by Channing Johnson
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December 2023 by DJ Matthew
Great wedding & event venue. The building is very nice and spacious.
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December 2023 by Melissa Duplessie
Before we were even engaged we knew Olio was going to be the one. We saw photos of a wedding that took place at Olio in 2021 and loved the modern industrial vibe. I followed their Instagram account and was sold. It was the only venue we toured and we booked a November 2023 date right away. Every single time we walked into the room we got excited and knew our guests would be wowed. The space is so unique and a wide open canvas to make your own. We knew we wanted a club vibe and the high ceilings and cement block walls were the perfect backdrop for a disco party. The proximity to Salem was another plus because it gave our guests a chance to explore an area they’ve never been to. Sarah is so helpful and informative and very communicative which is helpful for someone like me who has a million questions. We received compliment upon compliment for our venue choice and we wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you Olio team!
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November 2023 by Kathleen C.
We loved having our wedding at Olio! From the first moment we entered the space, we understood how Sarah had squeezed in her 10+ years of wedding planning experience into a unique but extremely functional venue. The space is beautiful, Sarah is an amazing communicator and so easy to work with, and our guests raved about how our day felt unique and authentic to us. The staff managing the venue on the day-of were fantastic. We worked with two of Olio's preferred vendors, Without a Hitch Coordination, and Premier Bar Service and Catering, and had excellent experiences. We were lucky to book the bridal suite at The Bell Inn, two blocks away, and loved walking to the venue through downtown Peabody. We highly recommend working with Olio and we're dying to return as wedding guests someday soon!
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November 2023 by Melissa M
Before we were even engaged we knew Olio was going to be the one. We saw photos of a wedding that took place at Olio in 2021 and loved the modern industrial vibe. I followed their Instagram account and was sold. It was the only venue we toured and we booked a November 2023 date right away. Every single time we walked into the room we got excited and knew our guests would be wowed. The space is so unique and a wide open canvas to make your own. We knew we wanted a club vibe and the high ceilings and cement block walls were the perfect backdrop for a disco party. The proximity to Salem was another plus because it gave our guests a chance to explore an area they’ve never been to. Sarah is so helpful and informative and very communicative which is helpful for someone like me who has a million questions. We received compliment upon compliment for our venue choice and we wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you Olio team!
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November 2023 by Natasha Dobrott
Olio was the only venue that we toured for our September 2023 wedding and we fell in love with it as soon as we stepped in. This venue was everything we could have asked for and more. We instantly loved the passion that Sarah (owner) had and the history of the space. Sarah is warm, genuine, and her and all of the Olio staff are genuinely excited to help you make your event special. We loved the fact that Olio is a blank canvas, which allowed us to create an event that looked exactly like we wanted. The beautiful wood floors, stunning cement walls, and the gorgeous windows created the perfect backdrop for our event. We loved that we were able to have our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in one space, but the room never felt small or cramped for our wedding of about 120. The windows let in beautiful natural light during the ceremony and then when the sun went down, the room felt warm and intimate with the light from candles, string lights, and uplights, making it the perfect setting for dinner, speeches, and the dance party. At the end of the evening, we continued on down the street to Granite Coast and then back to Bell Inn for the night--a true Main Street affair! We loved Olio and are so glad we chose it for our wedding!
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November 2023 by Melissa M.
Before we were even engaged we knew Olio was going to be the one. We saw photos of a wedding that took place at Olio in 2021 and loved the modern industrial vibe. I followed their Instagram account and was sold. It was the only venue we toured and we booked a November 2023 date right away. Every single time we walked into the room we got excited and knew our guests would be wowed. The space is so unique and a wide open canvas to make your own. We knew we wanted a club vibe and the high ceilings and cement block walls were the perfect backdrop for a disco party. The proximity to Salem was another plus because it gave our guests a chance to explore an area they've never been to. Sarah is so helpful and informative and very communicative which is helpful for someone like me who has a million questions. We received compliment upon compliment for our venue choice and we wouldn't change a thing. Thank you Olio team!
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November 2023 by Stephanie Benoit
I assure you, love at first sight is indeed real. As someone with decision anxiety, and having been disappointed by every other space we had seen prior to Olio, I thought finally pulling the trigger on a venue would be difficult. We stepped into the space and fell head over heals. There was no contest, and we booked that day. I truly don’t think there’s another venue quite like it in the world. The history is rich, the aesthetic is moody, and the acoustics are immaculate. I can’t recommend Olio or it’s impressive and first class staff enough. If you’re in the market for something unique that you can make all your own (with some expert and professional assistance from Sarah and company), you’ve found the right place. I’m so grateful that we found Olio and Sarah - truly don’t know how we will ever thank everyone who helped give us the wedding of our dreams.
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November 2023 by Brooke Thompson
We had the most beautiful day at Olio, and working with Sarah via Without a Hitch as well! We’d been working with her for almost 2 years! Sarah is a BOSS, her attention to detail is unmatched, and she helped keep my super anxious, adhd self calm! She truly helped our day go so smoothly; and helped so much in the process of planning! The space is absolutely stunning, we didn’t go wild with decor, and it just stands out all in its own. I wish we could come back every year! I could not have asked for a better day, and our guests all agree. Thank you so much!
