Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Unique Event Space in Peabody, MA
Olio Events is a historic industrial event venue transformed into a modern space for weddings, corporate gatherings, and creative events. Founded by a mother-daughter team with decades of combined experience in event planning and business development, we specialize in providing a flexible blank canvas that empowers clients to realize their unique visions. Our 6,000-square-foot space features soaring ceilings, exposed architectural elements, and state-of-the-art amenities while maintaining its early 20th-century concrete structure. Located in Peabody, Massachusetts, we serve clients across the Boston area and North Shore communities. Our team combines technical expertise in venue operations with deep knowledge of event execution, having managed over 600 weddings and countless corporate functions.We prioritize client collaboration, offering personalized guidance through every planning stage while maintaining operational excellence. Our commitment to community engagement is demonstrated through local board memberships and partnerships with nearby businesses. The venue's industrial-chic aesthetic accommodates 50-400+ guests, with adaptable layouts and modern climate control ensuring comfort year-round. We maintain strict adherence to accessibility standards while preserving historical integrity. Client satisfaction remains our top priority, evidenced by our one-day response guarantee for all inquiries.
Services
Wedding Venues
Corporate Events
Photo Shoots
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Trade Shows
Private Parties
Ceremonies
Workshops
Fundraisers
Elopements
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined event planning expertise from our founding team
- Our blank slate venue provides complete creative freedom for personalized events
- Historic concrete structure maintains architectural integrity with modern comforts
- Professional team includes certified event planners with hospitality management degrees
- We guarantee one-day response time for all client inquiries
What people say
Open and beautiful space
Responsive and passionate owners
Creative freedom for styling
Modern amenities in historic building
Excellent natural light
Services
Wedding Venues
Our industrial-chic space accommodates weddings of 50-400+ guests with complete creative freedom. Soaring ceilings and cement walls provide a blank canvas for personalized decor while modern amenities ensure comfort. Clients benefit from our team's 20+ years of combined wedding planning experience and included furniture packages.
Corporate Events
Flexible 6,000-square-foot space suits corporate gatherings from board meetings to product launches. ADA-compliant facilities include climate control and modern tech infrastructure. Our event managers with hospitality backgrounds ensure seamless execution for groups of all sizes with convenient North Shore access.
Photo Shoots
Industrial architecture with 30-50 foot ceilings creates unique backdrops for commercial and editorial photography. Natural light through massive windows enhances visual possibilities. The blank slate environment allows complete creative control for fashion, product, and portrait photography with flexible scheduling options.
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Adaptable space accommodates both intimate family gatherings and large celebrations with customizable layouts. Our experienced team understands cultural requirements and provides technical support for multimedia elements. Included amenities reduce rental costs while maintaining event personalization.
Trade Shows
6,000-square-foot open floor plan supports vendor booths, presentation areas, and networking spaces. Central location offers easy access for Boston-area attendees with ample parking nearby. Climate-controlled environment ensures comfort for multi-day events with technical support available for AV requirements.
People
Sarah Narcus
Owner
20+ year event planning veteran and founder of Without A Hitch. Managed 600+ weddings and corporate events. Former nonprofit event director with experience at Cradles to Crayons and Facing History. Chamber of Commerce board member.
Ellen Basch
Owner
20-year tech industry product development expert. Former Lexington Town Meeting member and retail business owner. Combines organizational skills with creative vision to deliver exceptional event spaces that meet diverse client needs.
Allison Likaj
Sales and Client Manager
Hospitality management graduate with MBA from Endicott College. Former Seaport Hotel manager and 'Quin House banquets director. 3 years managing Boston events. Specializes in day-of coordination for weddings and corporate functions.
Becca Freifeld
Venue Operations Manager
Professional stage manager with Actors' Equity Association membership. 10+ years managing theatrical productions. Translates production expertise into venue operations. Brandeis University graduate with Massachusetts hospitality industry experience.
Questions
What types of events can Olio Events accommodate?
We host weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, photo shoots, trade shows, fundraisers, and private parties with flexible space configurations.
Is Olio Events a historic building?
Yes, built in 1912 as one of America's first concrete structures while featuring modern amenities and climate control.
What makes Olio Events different from other venues?
Our blank slate approach provides complete creative freedom with industrial-chic aesthetics and modern functionality in a historic setting.
How far is Olio Events from Boston?
19 miles from downtown Boston with 30-minute commuter rail access from North Station to Salem, located 1.5 miles away.
Do you provide event planning assistance?
Our experienced team offers guidance throughout planning while maintaining your creative control over event design and execution.
What parking options exist?
86 Mill Street municipal lot 2 minutes away, commercial loading zone at venue, and optional valet services available.
Reviews (6)
Mike Dubinsky
Jan 31, 2022
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Olio is absolutely stunning! They were the first and only wedding venue that we toured, and we couldnt be happier with our decision. When entering Olio, the first floor was unassuming, and we weren't sure if we were in the same space that we had seen in the photos. But wow, when you head over to the stairs! After walking up the grand stairs to the event space, we knew we found the venue for our dream wedding. We were looking for a modern, alternative space that we could hold the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Planning a wedding during the pandemic, we needed a venue that had plenty of
Lauren Vigneau
Jan 02, 2022
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We have been married for over a month now and for a month Ive tried the best way to put into words our experience at Olio. From the moment we booked to the day of our wedding everything was perfection. Even that word almost does not do it justice. We are two teachers who to say the least have had a crazy year (like us all). Planning a wedding while teaching during a pandemic is a feat. But planning a wedding with Sarah at Olio and her team at Without A Hitch makes all things possible. We searched high and low for a unique wedding space we could make our own. We found that and more in Olio. The
Jaclyn O'Halloran
Nov 20, 2021
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Got married in September and had my reception at Olio! I was truly blown away how the room was transformed, it exceeded all of my expectations. I always knew I didnt want a standard cookie-cutter wedding, I wanted a space where we could be creative and different. The exposed brick created a beautiful atmosphere that we were able to make our own. Finding/coordinating our vendors was challenging at times (we had to move our wedding because of Covid) but it was all so worth it! Sarah was extremely helpful in recommending vendors and easing our anxieties before the wedding. If you are looking for
Madden Made Events
Nov 19, 2021
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The owners of Olio have created a remarkably unique venue that offers a beautiful open floor plan that can be transformed into whatever you want it to be. The floor plan options are endless when considering your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception space and it was a lot of fun watching our plans come to life within the space. As a wedding planner I can honestly say that working with Sarah and the Olio team was a seamlessly wonderful experience. They are organized, clear and there to answer all your questions while you are planning your wedding at Olio. On my couple's wedding day Colleen was
Elise Wine
Nov 14, 2021
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We loved that this venue was the opposite of a country-club wedding. We wanted character, history, and a big open space and Olio was unmatched. A bonus? My now-husband and I met working at a movie theatre and the fact that this was an old theater was absolutely perfect. Sarah was great up until the very last second she was willing and able to answer questions and make accommodations for us. All of our guests were blown away by the venue and space itself and couldn't have imagined a more personal feeling to a wedding. Olio lets you create your own vibe within its space which is magical. Please consider
Taylor Sasso
Oct 27, 2021
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I loved everything about Olio. I knew the second I walked into the foyer that I had found my venue and they did not disappoint. Just book it. The possibilities are endless.
