Onset Bay Center 186 Onset Avenue • Wareham • MA 02558
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This charming community hub sits steps from the shore, right off picturesque Onset Beach in Wareham. And we really mean "steps"—just two stairs take you from the lower level outdoor patio (a picturesque setting for an al fresco cocktail hour), to being toes-in-the-sand or splashing in the sea!
- On the second floor, McFadden Hall is lined with windows to capture epic views of the bay. Unique nautical touches add whimsy to the space, reflecting the region's rich waterfront history—maps, vintage photographs, and even a suspended hull above one end of the room—while leaving plenty of flexibility for your personal touches and details.
- Your refreshingly affordable rental fees go directly towards supporting the Center's programming, which provides on-the-water education to kids and families throughout the year. Once a 19th-century bathhouse, the building is now fully equipped to host incredible events, complete with a catering kitchen, dressing suites, and a staff who love what they do.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $5,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
The rental fee includes:
- 8-hour access to the venue
- Dressing suites
- Tables and chairs
- And more!
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 100 | 100 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 100 | 100 |
| Reception | Seated | 100 | 100 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 100. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
BYO
Alcohol
BYO
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Beach Wedding Ceremony
- Community Center / Civic Building
- Non-Profit
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Beach / Ocean
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Ocean / Bay
- Panoramic
Onset Bay Center
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