The Starting Gate at GreatHorse · Hampden, MA
The Starting Gate at GreatHorse Wedding Photography & Videography
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The Starting Gate at GreatHorse sits high on a hill in Hampden, Massachusetts, with a beamed ballroom, a stone fireplace and a sunset deck that looks out across the valley. Move Mountains Co. has photographed and filmed weddings at the Starting Gate at GreatHorse.
A beamed ballroom above the valley
The Grand Ballroom seats up to 300 guests around a 24-foot-square dance floor, under vaulted ceilings and crystal chandeliers, with a stone fireplace at one end. Ceremonies can be held in the Wedding Garden, and the 3,000-square-foot Sunset Deck takes in panoramic views of the valley for cocktail hour.
The Starting Gate team runs a big wedding with ease, and they always make sure couples get out for the sunset.
Move Mountains Co. has photographed and filmed weddings across Newport, Boston and beyond for 10 years. We're a preferred vendor at 100+ New England venues, a ten-time The Knot Best of Weddings winner and a member of The Knot Hall of Fame.
Best photo spots at The Starting Gate at GreatHorse
The Grand Ballroom
Wood beams, crystal chandeliers and a big open dance floor. Victor + Jessica had their first dance in the middle of the room with every guest circled around them.
The stone fireplace
A wall of fieldstone behind the sweetheart table and the cake, warm and textured in every photo.
The hill at sunset
Tall grass and a view for miles. Victor and Jessica slipped out at golden hour and had the whole valley to themselves.
The Sunset Deck
A wide wooden deck with railings and the view, an easy place for cocktail hour.
The Wedding Garden
An outdoor ceremony spot on the grounds.
The dance floor at night
Once the lights go down, the chandeliers glow and the floor stays full.
Planning your The Starting Gate at GreatHorse wedding timeline
- 1
Getting ready
Plan to get ready at home or a nearby hotel.
- 2
Portraits
Save time for the hill and the deck at golden hour.
- 3
Ceremony
Marry in the Wedding Garden, or at your church nearby.
- 4
Cocktail hour
Guests take in the view from the Sunset Deck.
- 5
Reception
Up to 300 guests in the Grand Ballroom.
Real The Starting Gate at GreatHorse weddings
Start with Victor + Jessica's photos, then see more Western Massachusetts weddings.
The Starting Gate at GreatHorse on the blog
- Victor + JessicaMay 2023
Thank you to the Starting Gate team for being such great hosts.
All photos by Move Mountains Co.The Starting Gate at GreatHorse wedding FAQ
How many weddings has Move Mountains Co. photographed at the Starting Gate at GreatHorse?
Move Mountains Co. has photographed and filmed weddings at the Starting Gate at GreatHorse.
Where are the best photo spots at the Starting Gate at GreatHorse?
The best photo spots at the Starting Gate at GreatHorse are the Grand Ballroom, the stone fireplace, the hill at sunset, the Sunset Deck, the Wedding Garden and the dance floor at night.
How many guests can the Starting Gate at GreatHorse hold?
The Starting Gate lists up to 300 seated guests in its Grand Ballroom. Check with the venue for current terms.
How much does a Starting Gate at GreatHorse wedding photographer cost?
Move Mountains Co. offers tiered photo, video and combined collections, so you can choose the coverage that fits your day. Reach out for current pricing. Travel within 120 round-trip miles of our Providence studio is included; beyond that, travel is $0.75 per mile.
Can Move Mountains Co. provide both photography and video at the Starting Gate at GreatHorse?
Yes. Move Mountains Co. photographs and films weddings at the Starting Gate at GreatHorse, and we also offer the Luxe Booth photo booth. Your photographer and filmmaker work side by side as one crew. Wedding films are delivered 16–20 weeks after the wedding, and MMC offers tiered photo, video and combined collections; reach out for current pricing.
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We'd love to hear about your The Starting Gate plans. MMC offers tiered photo, video and combined collections; reach out for current pricing.