My husband and I had our wedding ceremony at Olio in July 2022. BEST. DECISION. EVER. (Okay, aside from marrying a pretty cool guy.) Because we booked a date that was less than 90 days out, we were able to rent by the hour, making Olio such an affordable choice. We even discussed planning a 5 or 10 year anniversary celebration since we only had our ceremony here. We are dying for the full experience with dinner and dancing! I reached out to Sarah in December 2021 to schedule a tour, but our entire family ended up testing positive for Covid, so we had to cancel those plans and she was SUPER kind and understanding! Then, life got busy, and we had to push back the wedding planning. By May of 2022, we decided to just go for it in full force. I couldn't get Olio out of my mind as a potential venue. I reached back out to Sarah to schedule a tour and she was able to squeeze us in the next day - a week before Memorial Day weekend, on a Saturday, during peak wedding season. Sarah's mom, Ellen, showed us around the space, taking the time to answer our questions and teach us the history of their venue -- even while vendors were inside setting up for a wedding that evening. The pictures of Olio are stunning, but when you walk in, you really are just blown away. I mean, it was truly just the perfect venue for us. Needless to say, we secured our wedding date at Olio just a couple days later. From start to finish, everything was absolutely PERFECT. We loved having flexibility with our day-of schedule, the QUICK responses from Sarah and Kara, and the location (we bought our house nearby a couple years back). Having a venue with a breathtaking, natural beauty made "decorating" so much easier. All we needed was an altar and 3-4 tables for our cornhole boards (the "guestbook"), favors, photos, etc. The concrete walls and 30(?!?) foot high ceiling provided a unique aesthetic we wouldn't be able to find anywhere else. Aside from the physical aspects of Olio, it was so refreshing to work with Sarah and Kara. They are some of the kindest people and very clearly know what they are doing. Having a great space is one thing, having great service is another, but having BOTH?! Just take my money. All of it. TLDR; Olio is amazing. Schedule a tour, at least. You won't regret it! 10/10 read more

I have not even had my event yet and I am already blown away! We had to change venues about 2 months before our date, which I was already losing my mind over, but I had seen all of the amazing reviews about Sarah, her mom and the venue in general and I had to contact her. I explained the situation, and Sarah was beyond accommodating for us, my mind was put at ease. What felt like a few days of spiraling turned into calmness after our conversation. Olio has their list of vendors that they use, but with us already having our vendors booked / paid for, for the past year, they were more then gracious enough to accommodate as best they could (brought the blood pressure down a little more also lol). We set up the day to look at the venue and yes I'm getting married next Friday 9/27/24 but I'm not a strong believer in love at first sight, but wow... this venue! Lol it's the perfect mix of old art, classic theatre and modern wow factor! Everything about this (sudden) journey at olio has been nothing but 5 stars. Thank you Sarah and Becca for all your doing to make my day special. Can't wait! POST WEDDING- my wedding day was everything we ever dreamed it would be! Everyone was professional, helpful and supportive of everything we wanted for our day! So glad we picked the best venue ever!!! Sincerely, A teary eyed bride *UPDATE* We had our wedding on 9/27/24 and OMG Sarah and Becca outdid themselves. They made everything with the set up and the planning so easy, the night before when we had the rehearsal, Becca made sure we had everything we needed to get set up, she made sure we were comfortable and that we were having fun. I can not even put into words how grateful I am for Sarah and the whole crew she has, everyone is professional, fun to work with and genuinely care that you get the event that you dream of. A wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life (next to having your kids of course lol), and they made it so special for us. If I could give them a million stars I would! Thank you Sarah and Becca, you guys are rock stars! read more

From the moment we walked into Olio for our first tour, I was awestruck by the grandiose space. As a designer with a specific aesthetic in mind, it was important for me to choose a venue that truly felt beautiful and unique even without any decor set up in it-and Olio is exactly that! Sarah and Ellen have done an incredible job preserving the history of the space, yet still making it feel modern and industrial. We ultimately picked Olio for its aesthetic, but also for its location as we wanted to be in a place where guests would enjoy spending the 4th of July weekend. It is driving distance to all of the waterfront hot spots on the North Shore and our guests were excited to take day trips to Rockport, Gloucester, and Salem over the weekend. Before the ceremony, the space was perfect for our first look with our photographer, it provided a historical backdrop for family photos and had an office space for us to hide away and collect our thoughts before the ceremony. My husband and I were within walking distance of many backdrops for our formal photos and had so much fun jumping around town with our photographer. It was also important for us to have the ceremony and reception in the same spot and Olio is large and accommodating enough to provide exactly that. We brought a lot of decor ourselves and Olio was able to let us drop off items the day before and pick them up the morning after which really let us enjoy our actual day without worrying about set up or break down. Since Sarah has much experience working in the wedding industry, we chose vendors per her preferred list and the day went off without a hitch because all of our vendors were familiar with working with Sarah and at Olio. Because of the history of the space, the acoustics for our band let guests dance and party the night away! On the day of our wedding, we received the ultimate compliment over and over from our guests as we heard "this space is so you!". 1000% recommend Olio for *any* event! read more

Our wedding at Olio in June was more than we could have ever hoped for! If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind venue that allows you to create your dream wedding, then Olio is the perfect choice. Sarah, the owner of Olio, and her day of coordinating business Without A Hitch made our day effortless. She is organized and cares about making your day the best. Her love of love clearly shows, and we couldn't be more thankful. Sarah's professionalism and dedication were evident throughout the entire event. She ensured that everything ran seamlessly, coordinating with vendors and managing the timeline precisely. One of Olio's standout features is its freedom when it comes to decorating. We had the liberty to infuse our personalities into every aspect of the venue, which made our wedding truly unique and reflective of who we are as a couple. The industrial backdrop served as a blank canvas, allowing us to let our creativity run wild. Sarah and Without A Hitch was an absolute delight to work with. From the get-go, she understood our vision for the wedding and provided valuable suggestions to enhance it further. Her flexibility and willingness to accommodate our ideas made planning a breeze. On the event day, the venue looked nothing short of magical. With the help of Sarah and her team, every detail fell perfectly into place...and that's a big task when you have 200 guests! Our wedding at Olio was an unforgettable experience. It was the perfect blend of modernity and intimacy, and we owe it all to the incredible venue and Sarah's exceptional care and expertise. If you're searching for a versatile event space that allows you to create a wedding that truly reflects your style, then Olio is the place to be. Thank you, Olio and Sarah, for giving us the wedding of our dreams and memories to cherish forever! read more

We recently got married at Olio on New Year's Eve and it truly was the best day of our lives, it was everything we could have dreamed of and so SO much more. Olio itself is so unique and charming, which is exactly what we were looking for in a wedding venue. When you walk up the stairs, the size of the space alone is truly breathtaking. The original walls and features, gorgeous floors and massive windows add so much character, and the modern industrial vibe is something we didn't even come close to finding at any other venue we toured. We knew immediately that Olio was our choice! Olio was the perfect wedding venue for us from start to finish and working with Sarah and her team was nothing short of AMAZING. Throughout our entire year and a half of planning, Sarah was extremely quick and kind to respond to any and all of my questions and concerns. We also hired her for her coordination services through Without A Hitch and it was one of our best decisions. She made sure our wedding day ran smoothly, she kept me calm and took into consideration all of our wants and needs. She truly made everything we wanted to happen, happen! It's now been a couple weeks since our big day, and our guests are still talking about how amazing, beautiful and fun our wedding was! People are calling it the party of the year lol. I was born and raised in Peabody, and a large majority of our guests are also Peabody residents.. they truly couldn't believe that this gem has been hidden right downtown! We are forever grateful for Olio and Sarah for giving us the best, most beautiful and perfect wedding that felt so much like US. My husband and I, our family and friends all truly made memories that will last a lifetime! Much love, The Baeta's read more

We knew Olio was the right venue for us from the second we started the initial tour with Sarah. Sarah told us all about the venue with such passion and enthusiasm. It was clear that she loved and cared for the space. It is such a beautiful and unique place for an event. It was the perfect mix: on the one hand, it matches our urban aesthetic while, on the other, it is a clean and professional space with all of the amenities and roominess that a large-scale event requires. We loved the beautiful, sweeping walls and the huge windows looking out over downtown Peabody. We spent a lot of time in the area leading up to the wedding, and the neighborhood is filled with charming cafes, breweries, and shops that we knew our guests would enjoy. Sarah did a great job communicating to us throughout our planning process, promptly responding to emails and providing us with ideas and vendor recommendations. With an blank slate venue like Olio, we felt really empowered to pour our own unique aesthetic into the space, and Sarah helped us plan how best to do that! She was both supportive and clear with her communications. She was also flexible when we needed to do an unexpected drop-off a little early. While we didn't expect special treatment, we knew that Sarah would do everything she could to accommodate our needs on our wedding weekend. On the day of the wedding, Kara was managing the space and we were in great hands. She was eager to help with everything we needed from set-up to clean-up the next morning. All of our guests were stunned by the space. We were amazed by how many compliments we got! So many people said it was the perfect fit for us, and we couldn't agree more. xoxo Peter and Brenden read more

From the moment we stepped into Olio, we knew we had stumbled upon something truly magical. Sarah, the visionary owner, and her dedicated team helped us to transform our birthday celebration into an unforgettable journey down the rabbit hole (Mad Hatter's Tea Party Theme). Olio's space is nothing short of enchanting. It is a canvas on which your imagination can run wild and ours certainly did. Sarah and her team's support for our vision, professionalism and friendly attitude was something that we truly appreciated and enjoyed throughout the whole process from the introductory tour until they locked up the venue at the end of our party weekend. Sarah was very accommodating and stuck with us through the whole process of transforming Olio into the wonderland that we have imagined. Since we had a lot to decorate, we rented Olio for the entire weekend, and Sarah had a team members there all of those days to make sure that there is help when and if we needed it. Everything leading up to the party and the day off was easy and hassle free. We chose the catering company that was on the preferred vendors list and couldn't be happier with or choice. Everything that was suggest by Olio's staff was on point and amazing quality. If you are looking for a place to host your event, impress your guests and work with an amazing team, look no further - Olio is a place for you! We can't wait to be back and work with Sarah on numerous other occasions, which we know we will in the near future! read more

We knew from the moment we saw Olio online that it was the perfect venue for us. As a result it was the only venue we looked at before booking. We knew it was meant to be when the date we desperately wanted, 10.15.22, was the only Saturday they had left in October at the time that we booked.  We wanted an industrial space that was a blank canvas where we could create something unique. As a photographer and graphic designer I knew I didn't want our wedding to look just like everyone else's and Olio gave us the creative freedom to do just that.  The space is absolutely gorgeous with its soaring ceilings, concrete walls, abundant natural light and unique hardwood floors. Olio has everything you could possibly need, updated bathrooms on the first and second floor, a lift for accessibility, a comfortable office so the guests can't see the bride before the ceremony, abundant space for onsite ceremony and reception, and so much more.  We loved our initial tour with Sarah, her energy and passion is contagious and it was a delight to walk the space with her while learning about the history of the venue. Sarah is a true professional, she was so helpful throughout the entire process and she is so responsive to any request or question. We adored Sarah so much that we ended up booking her other company Without a Hitch for coordination as well.  We can't thank Sarah enough for all her help and we will happily recommend Olio and Without a Hitch to our friends and family in the future. read more

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! read more

I can't even begin to recommend Olio enough as a wedding venue! We really wanted a unique venue with a kind of DIY vibe to it, and when we first toured Olio we knew it was exactly what we were looking for! Since we were on a slightly tighter budget, Sarah suggested a Monday holiday to us for our wedding date. This was really amazing for us, as she was still offering the weekday rate for that day. We went pretty minimal with our decorations. The space honestly stands on its own, and looked incredible with just a small amount of decorating. I was blown away at how good it looked when we walked in the morning of our wedding! We also ended up hiring Sarah through her coordination company, Without a Hitch, to help us out with our planning and coordinate on the day of. I seriously cannot stress enough how incredible she was every step of the way. There were so many small details that we would never have thought of that she brought to our attention. We literally didn't have to worry about a thing the day of the wedding, as Sarah kept everything running so smoothly. My husband and I were able to just relax and enjoy our wedding. It was such an amazing, memorable, perfect day, and I can't imagine having had it anywhere else but Olio. read more

We loved having our wedding at Olio. Our florist told us about it and after visiting, we literally cancelled all our upcoming venue tours. This was where we were going to get married! We wanted to have a space that would let us fully design everything, and there weren't a lot of options in the Boston area. This was the first place we found that had the start-from-scratch option, was stunningly beautiful, and fit our budget. We had 100 guests in our wedding, but the space could have held much more. We wanted to have our ceremony and our reception in one place, so just flipped the room during cocktail hour. Our guests loved looking at the unique space and spreading out in the big banquet hall. Plenty of space to dance as well! The hardwood floors added to the dance floor vibes. The owner, Sarah, is amazing to work with. She has tons of event planning experience, which also means she knows the best people to work with in the business. There were a lot of things we didn't have to worry about because Sarah knew what to do with supply dropoffs, etc. She helped us have fun and have the prefect wedding. We might just have to plan another random party at Olio again because the experience was that good. read more

I don't even know where to begin with how amazing my experience with Olio was. When I first contacted Olio, they were very much under construction. I booked the venue after no tour, not seeing any pictures. But Sarah described her vision and assured me it was going to be amazing. Leading up to the wedding, Sarah kept me in the loop with all the construction details and sending me lots of pictures. When I finally got to see the finished product, it was better than I could have ever envisioned. The floors are absolutely gorgeous. The walls are so industrial, which is exactly what I wanted. The HUGE windows are to die for! You are able to bring in whatever you would like to decorate, so the venue truly does become one of a kind for your wedding. So many of my guests told me how much they adored the space and how unique is was from the cookie cutter wedding venue. Sarah is an absolute dream to work with (she was also my day of coordinator). She has so much knowledge and was there to answer any questions I had immediately, even right after giving birth! If we ever an excuse for another big party, it will be with Olio and Sarah! read more

My husband and I thankfully stumbled upon Olio when we typed in "unique, industrial wedding venue." When we arrived and stepped inside the lobby area, it looked so clean, bright and modern. Then we went up the stairs and WOWWWW - we were legitimately speechless. The enormous room with so many historical features and endless possibilities really blew us away. It's a blank canvas, waiting for you to design the best day of your life in ANY way you want! We secured our date with Sarah within a couple of days and I'm so glad we did. Not only is it a gorgeous venue, but Sarah and her team were also incredibly speedy and helpful in answering any emails and questions we had along the way. Now that our wedding is a few months behind us, we really can't imagine having it at any other place. It was truly the best day of our lives and we got so many compliments from our guests on what a seamless and fun wedding it was. We are forever grateful to Sarah & team for everything they do. If you're looking for something different than the usual beach or hotel wedding, you should really choose Olio!! read more

Our wedding at Olio was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we toured and met with Sarah, the owner of Olio, we knew the venue was a special place. Not only is the space beautiful, it's one of the few where you can make it your own, which was incredibly appealing to us. We also decided to work with Sarah as our day-of coordinator through her Without a Hitch business, which was one of the best decisions we made. Sarah is incredibly organized, responsive, and resourceful, and between this and having our wedding at Olio, we knew we were in good hands. Bringing different vendors to Olio to create your own personal space could bring its challenges, but that was not the case one bit. Sarah worked seamlessly with all of our vendors, and between her communication, coordination, and dedication, she ensured our wedding day went smoothly and according to plan. She was also helpful as we thought through the layout and flow, something we greatly appreciated. We cannot thank Sarah and her team at Olio enough for making our wedding such a special day! Our guests loved it and so did we! read more

Olio is the perfect venue for those with a unique design vision looking for a flexible space with inherent character. As an interior designer, I had a very specific idea of what I wanted in a venue, and Olio fit the bill for a contemporary setting that we could make our own. The gorgeous wooden floors and textured concrete walls were the perfect backdrop for our "modern disco" wedding. The beauty of the space speaks for itself, but the real key to Olio is their business operations. The team at Olio is personable, helpful and extremely responsive. We were entirely re-planning a postponed 2020 wedding, and Sarah helped us put together the perfect list of vendors to bring our vision to life. We appreciated Olio's thoroughly modern approach: a hugely informative website; constantly updated socials; straightforward pricing; and digital booking process. Every detail at Olio has been thoroughly considered, and it was exactly what we hoped for. read more

As what some would call a Corona Bride, having a wedding in 2020 has been a daunting and sometimes honestly depressing task. Until... We came across Olio and started working with Sarah. Sarah took away allllll of the stress and anxiety that my now Husband and I were feeling after canceling our initial wedding. She was patient, flexible, and all around supportive and helpful throughout the whole process. We ultimately planned and pulled off such an amazing wedding in just 6 weeks, in large part due to the help of Sarah and the flexibility that Olio offered. The space itself is stunning and really allows you to make any unique vision come true. I told Sarah I wanted lots of candles and romantic vibes, and she TRULY delivered, even beyond what I could have hoped for. The vendors she works with are also truly amazing and all around it was the best experience. I would highly recommend Olio to anybody & everybody! read more

Whatever special occasion you're planning (in our case it was our wedding), look no further!!! I don't think we could have ever envisioned a more perfect location in our wildest dreams----The hardwood floors, the cement walls, the openness of it all....those windows!! There wasn't a guest the whole night who wasn't equally as in awe as we were. Being in the Salem area for Halloween weekend was just the perfect cherry on top for our wedding vibe/vision. What's the catch? Being a blank slate was a little overwhelming for us at times, but made manageable by our amazing team of vendors. Olio was the perfect stage (pun intended) to bring our unique touch to every aspect of the day, and we couldn't be more grateful to have such an incredible backdrop. With the help of Sarah, that process of bringing it all together was as smooth as it could have been. We can't recommend this venue enough. read more

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 and chic and moody, and the 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. read more

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! read more