14 of Massachusetts' Best Waterfront Wedding Venues
Everyone loves a waterfront wedding, and Massachusetts has a wealth of oceanfront, lakefront, and riverside wedding venues. Picture getting married at a private estate with a hilltop mansion and a beach, an Art Deco inn overlooking the Atlantic, or an elegant seaside resort on Cape Cod Bay. Check out the following places where you can host your Big Day while enjoying a magnificent watery backdrop.
NORTH SHORE
NORTH SHORE
The Great House at The Crane Estate
Ipswich, Massachusetts
Venue Superpowers:
Euro Vibes
Ocean Views
Private Estate
Fab Features: a fairy-tale setting overlooking the half-mile-long Grand Allée with sweeping views of the ocean • dance the night away under the beautiful high-peaked tent positioned adjacent to the mansion and just off the ballroom's East Terrace • celebrate all weekend long as the property is available for overnight accommodations
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The House of the Seven Gables
Salem, MA
Venue Superpowers:
National Historic Landmarkds
Seaside Lawn
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: a famous 350-year-old seaside cottage made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne • waterfront ceremonies on the lawn followed by open-air celebrations under an opulent tent • opt for an intimate celebration in the cozy Hooper-Hathaway House, which boasts much of its original Jacobean detailing
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Yankee Clipper Inn
Rockport, Massachusetts
Venue Superpowers:
Art Deco Mansion
Bluffside Celebrations
Bed & Breakfast
Fab Features: romantic 1929 bluff-top mansion • outdoor ceremony sites and the glass-enclosed banquet room offer vibrant shore views • delightful breakfasts accompany the warm, Art Deco-style accommodations
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
BOSTON
BOSTON
Museum of Science
Boston, Massachusetts
Venue Superpowers:
Interactive Exhibits
Charles River Panoramas
Creative Menus
Fab Features: all of the event spaces provide spectacular river and skyline views • guests can explore three levels of interactive exhibits that let you dine amid dinosaurs and experience one million volts of lightning on the same night! • innovative cuisine prepared by Wolfgang Puck Catering
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Unique Museum
Waterfront Ceremonies
Fees Support a Good Cause
Fab Features: dine privately among penguins, sharks and sea turtles, or beside Boston's scenic skyline • menus feature ocean-friendly seafood choices • your wedding will support the animals, exhibits, and efforts to protect the blue planet
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
CAPE COD | ISLANDS
CAPE COD | ISLANDS
Sailing Camp Park
Oak Bluffs, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Panoramic Water Views
Weekend Weddings
Rustic Lodge
Fab Features: blufftop park overlooking Lagoon Pond and the outer Vineyard Haven Harbor • 15 wooded acres include sweet, shady ceremony groves with sparkling water views • rustic-chic indoor facility boasts timbered vault ceilings and a fieldstone fireplace
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Provincetown Inn
Provincetown, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Vintage Charm
Tented Receptions
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: charming waterfront resort that pairs vintage style décor with modern amenities • variety of event spaces from manicured lawn to the elegant Harborview Room with its neutral color palette and floor-to-ceiling windows • packages include white-glove service, and a complimentary honeymoon suite for the couple
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Wychmere Beach Club
Harwich Port, Massachusetts
Venue Superpowers:
Understated Luxury
Private Beach
Culinary Artistry
Fab Features: a gorgeous location with classic Americana style and understated luxury • exchange vows on the private beach surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty • follow your ceremony with a reception in the lovely Harbor Room and create lasting memories around intimate after-dinner bonfires
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Oceanview of Nahant
Nahant, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Harbor Setting
Sandy Beach
Fire Pit S'mores
Fab Features: a private event center nestled in Nahant Harbor • exchange vows on the unforgettable Beach Stone Terrace with unfettered Atlantic views • receptions in the warm and contemporary grand ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and custom lighting followed by a Fire Pit Finale, where you can gather under the stars to roast marshmallows
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
White Elephant Nantucket Island
Nantucket, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Waterfront Ceremonies
Luxe Details
Picturesque Setting
Fab Features: elegant, waterfront venue located in the Goat Island Marina • ceremonies with amazing views of the classic luxury yachts in Newport Harbor and the glittering waters of the Atlantic • receptions are held inside a sophisticated cream-and-white striped tent, complete with chandeliers and billowing draperies
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Ocean Edge Resort
Brewster, Massachusetts
Venue Superpowers:
Seaside Resort
Plush Villas
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: a luxe 429-acre seaside retreat • say "I do" on the lawn overlooking Cape Cod Bay • the grounds boast a historic mansion, elegant villas along a Nicklaus-designed golf course, pools, beaches, and biking trails
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Chequessett Club
Wellfleet, Massachusetts
Venue Superpowers:
Coastal Elegance
Waterfront Cottages
Weekend Weddings
Fab Features: romantic Cape Cod resort with cozy waterfront cottages and lavish dining • exchange vows on the beautifully manicured seaside lawn, offering unobstructed bay views • the Garden Terrace is a tented structure with floor-to-ceiling accordion-style glass doors that open to Pleasant Bay
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
SOUTH SHORE
SOUTH SHORE
Barker House by Wedgewood Weddings
Scituate, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Classic New England Style
Garden Ceremonies
Flexible Packages
Fab Features: impeccably restored seaside charmer, blessed with a picturesque waterfront location and unique historic character • ceremony settings include an enchanting garden courtyard or a rustic-chic banquet space • wine and dine guests in the elegant Williams Room beneath graceful chandeliers
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Lakehouse
Halifax, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Lakeside Ceremonies
Airy Event Spaces
Experienced Planning Team
Fab Features: exchange vows outdoors at your choice of three lakeside ceremony sites • all-inclusive wedding packages that include a personal wedding planner, private wedding suites, catering and cake, linens, and more • the property features lush gardens, a gazebo and dock, and breathtaking waterfront views
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Filed under Beach / Ocean, Massachusetts, Boston, Cape Cod / Martha's Vineyard / Nantucket, North Shore, South Shore, Western Massachusetts
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