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The Coonamessett
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About this venue
The Coonamessett is a stunning hotel wedding venue in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Located in the heart of the town, this elegant venue provides a stunning backdrop for soon-to-be-weds on their special day. This hotel was renovated in 2017, adding modern amenities while staying faithful to the classic style of the surrounding area. Couples who choose to spend their day here can expect exquisite food, exceptional service, and a selection of gorgeous event spaces.
Facilities and Capacity
The Coonamessett offers both indoor and outdoor spaces for couples and their guests to enjoy. Couples can exchange their vows in an alfresco gazebo ceremony in front of the still waters of Jones Pond. The hotel contains a choice of function rooms to suit the style and size of any event. All of these spaces offer a light and airy feel, with polished wooden floors and timeless lighting embellishments. This property also features a terrace space, allowing couples to enjoy the fresh Cape Cod air while enjoying waterfront views.
Services Offered
In addition to ceremonies and receptions, this hotel also offers an elegant setting for engagement parties, showers, and rehearsal dinners, along with micro-weddings. The team at this venue provides a range of services for newlyweds-to-be in the lead-up to their big day, including the assistance of an event coordinator. Couples who need some help in planning their details can also look through their list of preferred vendors. This includes services such as bakeries, entertainment, and florists. The team can also offer a range of banquet necessities, including:
- Linens
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Tables
- China
- Chairs
Cuisine
Catering at your event will be provided by the on-site culinary team, who offer a range of packages to suit the taste of any couple. This team of talented chefs understands that every event is different and offers a range of serving methods, including buffets, plated meals, and food stations. Hors d'oeuvres are also available, with delectable options including jumbo Gulf shrimp, panko chicken skewers, and scalloped wrapped in bacon. Serving staff and bartenders will be on hand throughout the festivities. This hotel can also offer beverage packages, accommodating cash and open bars, and including:
- Beer
- Wine
- Liquor
- Champagne
Experience
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76 years in business
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We speak English
FAQ
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$1,000
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$500
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$500
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$500
Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$10
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
30
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
5
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Resort
Restaurant
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What event services do you offer?
Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Aisle Markers
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
June
July
August
September
October
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
March
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The Coonamessett is a beautiful, flexible Cape Cod venue with lovely grounds, an airy ballroom, outdoor deck, and dog-friendly rooms. Reviewers praise the organized, attentive planning team for smooth coordination and day-of support. Guests rave about the food—buffets, stations and a raw bar—and roomy suites for getting ready.
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Sarah-Ann Sent on 01/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Magical Wedding Day
My daughter and son-in-law just celebrated their 3- month wedding anniversary. Their wedding at the Coonamessett was absoluely magical and exceeded our expectations in every way. Dawn, the wedding planner, was so organized and helped us every step of the way. The vendors she recommended were outstanding and the guests clearly had a wonderful time. Everything from start to finish was amazing. I wish we could do it all over again!!
Rob Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Great option for dog-friendly hotel rooms and medium-to-large event space
The Coonamessett is a great option for dog-friendly hotel rooms or medium-to-large event spaces.
We rented the Double Queen Suite for a weekend for our bride and groom’s suite, as it was extremely well-lit and spacious enough for my eight groomsmen to get ready with me. It was a little surprising that a room with such a large common space would have two queen beds instead of a king bed, though. The staff, including housekeeping, did a great job making us feel like guests of honor all weekend long, with a bride and groom welcome setup and several refreshes of the room while we were away.
We were also able to book one of the dog-friendly rooms at the last minute, in which my mom stayed with our dog. There was lots of green space on and off the property for our dog to explore on walks.
The Coonamessett also hosted our morning-after-the-wedding buffet breakfast, which we coordinated through their special events team five months before the wedding. The food was pretty good, nothing special, but was a little on the pricier side (to be expected for a wedding-related event). Since they weren’t hosting a wedding on-site that weekend, we were able to use the entire ballroom space. A couple hotel guests wandered in and grabbed a plate before we informed them it was a private event. The Coonamessett even opened the bar for our guests (my niece and nephew said the espresso martinis were good!).
We rented the Double Queen Suite for a weekend for our bride and groom’s suite, as it was extremely well-lit and spacious enough for my eight groomsmen to get ready with me. It was a little surprising that a room with such a large common space would have two queen beds instead of a king bed, though. The staff, including housekeeping, did a great job making us feel like guests of honor all weekend long, with a bride and groom welcome setup and several refreshes of the room while we were away.
We were also able to book one of the dog-friendly rooms at the last minute, in which my mom stayed with our dog. There was lots of green space on and off the property for our dog to explore on walks.
The Coonamessett also hosted our morning-after-the-wedding buffet breakfast, which we coordinated through their special events team five months before the wedding. The food was pretty good, nothing special, but was a little on the pricier side (to be expected for a wedding-related event). Since they weren’t hosting a wedding on-site that weekend, we were able to use the entire ballroom space. A couple hotel guests wandered in and grabbed a plate before we informed them it was a private event. The Coonamessett even opened the bar for our guests (my niece and nephew said the espresso martinis were good!).
Kirby Sent on 06/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating
10/10 Recommend
From the very beginning, Dawn and Claire’s experience was evident through their clear communication, professionalism, and exceptional attention to detail. They met with us three times and were always available for phone calls to go over every aspect of the weekend—something I truly appreciated.
The bridesmaid got ready in the Lark Suite, which was beautiful and spacious for hair/makeup, followed by pictures with 5 bridesmaids.
We hosted our welcome drinks downstairs, and it was the perfect space—beautiful, inviting, and exactly what we envisioned. On the wedding day, Claire and Dawn seamlessly coordinated with our vendors and brought our vision to life, allowing us to enjoy the day with minimal stress.
Our reception couldn’t have been more perfect. We chose the gold reception (buffet-style), and guests are still raving about the food—from the raw bar to the carving station and all the other delicious options. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. The indoor space was elegant, and the outdoor patio added such a special touch.
If you're considering a Cape Cod wedding, I can't recommend the Coonamessett Inn highly enough—it was everything we hoped for and more.
The bridesmaid got ready in the Lark Suite, which was beautiful and spacious for hair/makeup, followed by pictures with 5 bridesmaids.
We hosted our welcome drinks downstairs, and it was the perfect space—beautiful, inviting, and exactly what we envisioned. On the wedding day, Claire and Dawn seamlessly coordinated with our vendors and brought our vision to life, allowing us to enjoy the day with minimal stress.
Our reception couldn’t have been more perfect. We chose the gold reception (buffet-style), and guests are still raving about the food—from the raw bar to the carving station and all the other delicious options. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. The indoor space was elegant, and the outdoor patio added such a special touch.
If you're considering a Cape Cod wedding, I can't recommend the Coonamessett Inn highly enough—it was everything we hoped for and more.
Courtney Sent on 11/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The best!!
Our October 2024 wedding at The Coonamessett was incredible!! The ballroom is so beautiful, airy and classic, which was one of the things that initially drew us to the venue. Dawn was wonderful to work with, and is excellent at her job. We had several in person meetings with her during the planning process and she answered all of our questions with ease. We got so many compliments from guests about how great the food was, how much they loved the space, and how beautiful the grounds were. We had the absolute best day!
Mary Sent on 11/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The Perfect Falmouth Wedding Spot
The Coonamessett was the best! They plan all sorts of events, so they are super flexible with making YOUR best day happen. They have a number of food options, planned around a traditional plated meal, buffet, or food stations. We went with their "Golden Reception," which is their classic food station setup, and it was a hit with our guests! The food is fantastic, and there are plenty of options to choose from. Dawn and Claire (the planning team) are well-versed in every aspect of wedding planning and are incredibly helpful. They know a lot of vendors in the area for outside services, and they are able to help with any question you might have. They've literally seen it all. Also, they don't just think about the event, but the comfort of the bride and groom. They made sure my husband and I ate throughout the night, and literally packed up to-go bags of food for us and brought it to our room after! The reception space is large and versatile, and there are gorgeous tall windows offering lovely natural light and a beautiful view of the outside gardens and pond. Weather permitting, you also have use of the attached deck, which our guests loved as a gathering spot during cocktail hour and throughout the evening. I cannot recommend The Coonamessett enough - if you're looking to have your wedding in Falmouth, look no further!
Brenda Sent on 11/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
LIfetime memories for The Russells!
My husband and I had 2 daughters get married this summer/fall 2024, 2 months apart. So I have a good point of comparison with the 2. The staff at the Coonamessett was above and beyond much easier to work with than the wedding venue in NH for our first daughter. Dawn was calm, well organized, on top of things and very helpful when there was a question about what options to do. She never rushed us and best of all, instead of making us move things out at the crack of dawn the next morning after celebrating into the evening, she gave us extra time to clean out the room after all of our out of town company had left. She was never too busy to respond to an email (again WAY different than the NH wedding) and she was always cheerful and optimistic. She never said no to anything we asked for! We did the stations for the dinner and everything went right on time and very smooth and the food was great. We got more compliments on the fantastic job on the wedding but I have to say that Dawn made it possible. We had 190 people and a live band and there was plenty of room to dance! Highly recommend!
Amanda Sent on 09/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Stunning atmosphere, incredible food, exceptional service
The Coonamessett is incredible. We worked primarily with Dawn coordinating/planning our day. She made it SO easy for us to plan from out-of-state, and just put us at such ease throughout the whole process. Dawn was always making helpful suggestions and coordinating our last minute requests. She also facilitates the rehearsal and is there by your side the ENTIRE day/night for anything you need (seriously anything - I'm talking bringing you french fries right before you walk down the aisle level of service :) ).
On top of the exceptional service, the Inn is STUNNING. The Cape Cod room feels brand new, and has the most beautiful chairs/tables/etc that looked so classy. The ceremony spot was incredible, and the hydrangeas and other florals all around the property were amazing in photos. We luckily had nice weather and were able to have our cocktail hour out on the beautiful deck. At one point our band stopped to give a round of applause for the room, that's how beautiful it is.
Cherry on top - the food is amazing. We had a raw bar which our guests raved about, and the apps and our dinner buffet were so delicious as well. We stayed in the Lark Suite (highly recommend) which allowed us to have our own private room to do vows, relax between the ceremony/cocktail hour, change, etc and it was perfect, and as with everything else on the property absolutely stunning. Can't recommend this place enough!!
On top of the exceptional service, the Inn is STUNNING. The Cape Cod room feels brand new, and has the most beautiful chairs/tables/etc that looked so classy. The ceremony spot was incredible, and the hydrangeas and other florals all around the property were amazing in photos. We luckily had nice weather and were able to have our cocktail hour out on the beautiful deck. At one point our band stopped to give a round of applause for the room, that's how beautiful it is.
Cherry on top - the food is amazing. We had a raw bar which our guests raved about, and the apps and our dinner buffet were so delicious as well. We stayed in the Lark Suite (highly recommend) which allowed us to have our own private room to do vows, relax between the ceremony/cocktail hour, change, etc and it was perfect, and as with everything else on the property absolutely stunning. Can't recommend this place enough!!
Danielle Sent on 09/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Great venue!
I loved the coonamesset from when I first saw it on my wedding tours! Dawn did a excellent job and she was so pleasant and nice to work with! We had our rehearsal dinner there the night before as well and it was great!
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The Coonamessett frequently asked questions
The Coonamessett includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
- Chairs
- China
- Clean Up
- Event Planning
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Parking
- Set Up
- Tables
The Coonamessett includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
- Cake Cutting
- Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Coonamessett includes:
- Bartender(s)
- Champagne Toast
- House Beer
- House Liquor
- House Wine
- Limited Bar
- Open Bar
- Premium Liquor
- Signature Drink
- Specialty Beer
- Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Coonamessett for wedding events is known for:
- Ballroom
- Banquet Hall
- Farm/Ranch
- Garden
- Historic Building
- Hotel
- Inn/B&B
- Resort
- Restaurant
The Coonamessett offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
The Coonamessett offers the following types of wedding events:
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
The Coonamessett offers the following services for wedding events:
- Accommodations
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Planner
- Event Rentals
- Get Ready Rooms
- Liability Insurance
- Outside Vendors
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi
The Coonamessett offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
- Aisle Markers
- Audio Equipment
- Centerpieces
- Chairs
- Dance Floor
- Decor
- Drapery
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Tables
The Coonamessett is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.