Are you searching for the best coastal wedding in Boston, MA? There’s no denying, Boston, Cape Cod, and the Massachusetts Bay offer some of the most iconic venues along the shore filled with idyllic views.
Whether you’re searching for wedding venues in Boston MA, nestled against the water, spaces that offer ceremonies in the sand, or hotel wedding venues in Boston to accommodate your guests, you’ll find them in the list below.
I’ve gathered all the details you’ll need to plan your wedding at one of these 7 picturesque wedding venues in Boston that offer ocean views. You’ll find details on available spaces, expected experience, pricing, and capacity through the information below.
1. Danversport, Danvers
Searching for Boston wedding venues overlooking the coast? This all-inclusive wedding venue presents the opportunity to enjoy a seamless wedding day experience with ceremonies, receptions, and premier catering options all available on site. Danversport in Danvers, MA, hosts wedding ceremonies directly overlooking the water with views of sailboats bobbing along the sea as you say I do. Wedding celebrations are held in their chic ballrooms, with the option to host your guests in the Harborview Ballroom, Terrace Ballroom & Waterfront, Lighthouse Point.
What is the total capacity of a Danversport wedding?
Danversport has the ability to host both intimate and grand weddings. Lighthouse Point is best suited for more intimate weddings and can accommodate up to 90 guests. The Terrace Ballroom & Waterfront can seat up to 300 members of your friends and family. Finally, the Harborview Ballroom can accommodate up to 650 guests.
Total Expected Danversport Wedding Cost
A Danversport wedding carries event minimums based on the day of the week your wedding is held.
Saturday weddings held on the waterfront and in the Terrace Ballroom carry a minimum of $25,000.
Weddings held on the waterfront and in the Terrace Ballroom on Friday evening, Saturday day, or Sunday carry an event minimum of $19,000.
Is Danversport in Danvers, MA, an exclusive-use wedding venue? You will have exclusive use of the space in your venue contract, but there may be other events occurring at the same time as yours in the additional remaining spaces.
View Lauren & Jonathan’s coastal and elegant Danversport Wedding.
2. Cruiseport, Gloucester
At Cruiseport Gloucester, wedding day celebrations are enjoyed in their ballroom, where 360-degree surrounding windows provide views of the harbor as you dance into the night. This waterfront wedding venue just outside Boston creates an unforgettable wedding day experience with the coastal charm that a New England wedding is known for. To enjoy a truly unique wedding day on the water, Cruiseport Gloucester gives you the opportunity to host your wedding aboard Beauport Cruiseline. Sail away on their cruise ship with a full wedding day experience filled with a delectable catering menu, dance floors, and an open-air deck to enjoy the views as you cruise along the coast.
Total Capacity of Cruiseport Gloucester
For a seated reception experience, Cruiseport Gloucester can host a wedding with a minimum of 100 guests or a maximum of 290 guests.
Cruiseport Gloucester MA Wedding Cost
The total cost of your wedding at Cruiseport in Gloucester, MA, will be based on your ceremony fee and venue fee, depending on the day of the week your wedding is held. The venue does have a 100-guest count minimum; however, there are no food and beverage minimums.
- $5600 – Friday Weddings
- $6600 – Saturday Weddings
- $4800 – Sunday Weddings
- $1500 – Ceremony Fee
Is Cruiseport Gloucester an exclusive-use wedding venue? Yes.
3. Oceanview of Nahant
Picturesque and coastal, Oceanview, Nahant, MA, offers a wedding day experience evoking the charm of the Massachusetts shoreline. Wedding ceremonies at Oceanview of Nahant are held directly on the shore, with the idyllic rocky coastline in the not-too-far-off distance. In fact, I highly recommend exploring the shoreline for wedding day photos once you’ve been announced as married. The venue also has two additional locations to host a wedding ceremony, away from the shore. When it comes to seaside wedding celebrations, Oceanview of Nahant can host your reception in their ballroom or through a tented experience.
Total Capacity
Your Oceanview of Nahant, MA wedding can accommodate up to 220 seated guests with a dance floor.
The Oceanview Of Nahant Wedding Cost
The total cost of your wedding at Oceanview of Nahant will be based on a wide number of variables. Once you have an idea of your preferred wedding date, it would be best to reach out to the venue directly at info@oceanviewofnahant.com.
Is Oceanview of Nahant MA, an exclusive-use wedding venue? Yes.
4. Tupper Manor, Beverly
Originally constructed in the early 1900s, the oceanfront estate is a quintessential old-world New England home turned wedding venue. A Tupper Manor wedding is one filled with the tranquil seaside elegance of the North Shore. This Boston wedding venue is a private estate home located along the coast, conveniently located 20 miles north of Boston. Tupper Manor hosts indoor/outdoor wedding day experiences with your vows on the lawn by the stone fountain. Reception celebrations are held indoors in the conservatory, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, expansive views, and a connection to the garden room for those needing extended space.
Total Capacity of a Tupper Manor Wedding
In total, the mansion can accommodate up to 190 seated guests for your wedding day celebration.
Expected Tupper Manor Wedding Cost
June, July & August
Friday Weddings
- $7500 – Venue fee
- $17,000 – Food & beverage minimum
Saturday Weddings
- $10,000 – Venue fee
- $20,000 – Food & beverage minimum
Sunday Weddings
- $5500 – Venue fee
- $15,000 – Food & beverage minimum
September & October
Friday Weddings
- $7500 – Venue fee
- $17,000 – Food & beverage minimum
Saturday Weddings
- $10,000 – Venue fee
- $22,000 – Food & beverage minimum
Sunday Weddings
- $5,500 – Venue fee
- $15,000 – Food & beverage minimum
Sunday Holiday Weddings
- $10,000 – Venue fee
- $22,000 – Food & beverage minimum
November & December
Friday Weddings
- $5500 – Venue fee
- $15,000 – Food & beverage minimum
Saturday Weddings
- $7500 – Venue fee
- $18,000 Food & beverage minimum
Sunday Weddings
- $3500 – Venue fee
- $13,000- Food & beverage minimum
January, February, March
Friday Weddings
- $2500 – Venue fee
- $12,000 – Food & beverage minimum
Saturday Weddings
- $2500 – Venue fee
- $15,000 – Food & beverage minimum
Sunday Weddings
- $1500 – Venue fee
- $10,000 – Food & beverage minimum
April & May
Friday Weddings
- $2500 – Venue fee
- $12,000 – Food & beverage minimum
Saturday Weddings
- $2500 – Venue fee
- $15,000 – Food & beverage minimum
Sunday Weddings
- $1500 – Venue fee
- $10,000 – Food & beverage minimum
Is Tupper Manor an exclusive-use wedding venue? Yes.
5. Wychmere Beach Club, Cape Cod
Harbor view wedding ceremonies and rooftop cocktail hours await at a Wychmere Beach Club wedding. When it comes to coastal wedding venues in Boston MA, Wychmere embodies the beauty of Cape Cod, with an expansive private beach club stretched along the shore. The private club also operates as a luxury resort and wedding venue, and you do not have to be a member of Wychmere Beach Club in order to plan your wedding at the venue. Wychmere blends New England nautical Americana with ceremonies in the sand, and a selection of indoor spaces with ocean views to host your celebration on the night of your wedding.
Total Capacity of a Wychmere Beach Club Wedding
The indoor Dune room can accommodate up to 240 seated guests for dinner and dancing through two floors and access to the rooftop terrace. The Harbor room can host up to 300 seated guests for a night of dinner and dancing, 600 guests seated theatre style, or up to 450 guests for a flowing cocktail reception. Lastly, the Ocean room has the ability to host 160 seated guests for dinner and dancing, 400 guests sitting theatre style, and up to 300 guests for a flowing cocktail reception.
Wychmere Beach Club Wedding Cost
The total cost of your Wychemere Beach Club wedding will be determined by your total guest count, menu selections, and your selected wedding date. You can find more details on Wychmere Beach Club’s wedding menu and culinary experience here.
Is Wychmere Beach Club an exclusive-use wedding venue? No. You will have exclusive use of your preferred venue space. However, there are several spaces within Wychemere Beach Club to host a wedding, and it is possible that another event may be taking place at the same time as your wedding.
A summer wedding at Wychmere Beach Club with navy blue accents.
6. Beauport Hotel, Gloucester
Curious about more timeless coastal wedding venues in Boston MA? Beauport Hotel, just outside the city, is located along the sandy shores of the bay, with private walk-up access to the shoreline. Located in Gloucester, Beauport Hotel can host both intimate and grand wedding days with oceanfront views and luxurious amenities. The venue offers its Grand Ballroom, Oceanside Terrace, and Pavilion Room for wedding receptions with nautical views in every direction. This Boston wedding venue is open year-round and offers the added amenity of overnight accommodations for your guests.
Total Capacity of a Beauport Hotel Wedding
A Beauport Hotel wedding has a minimum requirement of 100 guests; the venue is able to host a maximum of 230 guests.
Beauport Hotel Wedding Cost
The total cost of your Beauport Hotel wedding will be driven by your ceremony fee, your venue fee, and the total cost per guest for your food and beverage service. The venue does not have any food and beverage minimums, thus allowing you to select the wedding day menu of your dreams without restrictions. Additionally, the Beauport Hotel offers weddings taking place in January through March 20% off selected entrees. Below are the total expected venue fees for a Beauport Hotel wedding based on day and month.
$1500 – Ceremony fee
May Through October
- $7500 – Friday Venue Fee
- $9500 – Saturday Venue Fee
- $6500 – Sunday Venue Fee
November, December, April
- $6900 – Friday Venue Fee
- $7900 – Saturday Venue Fee
- $5500 – Sunday Venue Fee
January, February, March
- $3250 – Friday Venue Fee
- $3750 – Saturday Venue Fee
- $2750 – Sunday Venue Fee
Is Beauport Hotel Gloucester an exclusive-use wedding venue? No.
Shannon & TJ’s spring wedding at Beauport Hotel, Gloucester.
7. Boston Marriott Long Wharf
City chic and draped in elegance, a Boston Marriott Long Wharf wedding is one with harbor views and modern sophistication. All in all, a seamless experience, Boston Marriott Long Wharf creates a distinguished flow on your wedding day through a series of connecting spaces. It all begins with their cocktail hour on the Harbor View Terrace before welcoming guests to your preferred ballroom for an evening spent dining and dancing. Just outside the venue, along the wharf, lies a cobblestone walk where first looks and wedding day portraits come to life, draped in the charm of coastal wedding venues found in Boston, MA.
Boston Marriott Long Wharf Wedding Capacity
The Harbor View Ballroom can accommodate up to 146 guests for a seated dinner, or up to 200 guests for a flowing cocktail reception. The Grand Ballroom can host up to 450 seated guests. Lastly, the Palm Garden Atrium has the ability to host up to 200 seated guests for your wedding ceremony.
Is Boston Marriott Long Wharf an exclusive-use wedding venue? No. The venue does host multiple weddings and events on the same day.
Boston Wedding Photos Filled with Coastal Charm
Undeniably, wedding venues in Boston MA, offer quintessential old-world New England charm with views of the sea and the added element of the gentle ocean breeze. Venues nestled against the water offer the chance to create Boston wedding photos where first looks happen along the rocky shoreline and portraits are filled with the tranquil views of towering sailboats gliding onward against the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
As a local wedding photographer, my approach to capturing Boston wedding photos at coastal venues is to capture the essence of your story, draped in the essence of East Coast charm. Find more details on the experience I offer for wedding photos along the coast, in the city, and beyond, when you follow this link.
