Wedding Bliss by PATRICK MCNAMARA Functions Manager
Codman Estate offers the ultimate in nuptial experiences
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t was “the handsomest place in America,� proclaimed Rebecca Gore in 1799, scion of a wealthy Boston family whose husband, Christopher, was a prominent lawyer and politician who would serve as governor of Massachusetts. She was referring to the Codman Estate, also known as The Grange, a sensational rural haven set in lush surroundings in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The Codman Estate hosts many unique events but it is
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most often the place for fabulous one-of-a-kind weddings. Couples love the openness of the space, its verdant lawns, historic gardens, and water features. Photo opportunities are everywhere, from the terraces of the 1740 mansion to ancient stone walls, garden nooks, and majestic trees. Ceremonies are most often held in the luminous Italian Garden. Sarah Bradlee Codman conceived this walled, hidden oasis as an outdoor living room when she created it in 1899. The Codmans were noted for entertaining as
