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Celebrate on the South Shore with a magnificent view of the Duxbury Bay at the Duxbury Bay Maritime School, a wedding venue located in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The scenic waterfront backdrop is sure to create lasting memories of the special wedding day for both couples and their guests. This classic venue in historic Duxbury lends vintage and elegance to any wedding.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples looking for a beautiful venue on the waterfront that can accommodate large and small weddings may find Duxbury Bay Maritime School an ideal setting. The venue has an amazing space with breathtaking views overlooking Duxbury Bay, which also includes a lawn area, lined with hydrangeas along the wraparound porch, and the Sperry Tent covering a spacious paved patio, where couples can hold their ceremony and cocktail hour, all on the water. The venue can host up to 160 seated guests and up to 250 guests for a cocktail-style gathering in Clifford Hall. The ballroom boasts high ceilings and spans 2,400 square feet, making it an ideal choice for dining and dancing.

Services Offered

Enjoy the company of family and friends while celebrating an engagement party, bridal shower, elopement, rehearsal dinner, ceremony or reception at the Duxbury Bay Maritime School. The venue provides several table options along with white folding padded chairs to accommodate different layout options. The venue also has a list of vendors to help couples navigate the details of their wedding event. In addition to working with a professional and experienced staff, through this unique venue, soon-to-be-weds can find the following event services:

  • Boat ride
  • Event planning
  • In-house bar areas
  • Wireless Internet
  • Get-ready rooms
  • Event rentals

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$5,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$7,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$5,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$32

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1 - the entire waterfront campus

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Beach
Boat/Yacht
Garden
Marina
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Duxbury Bay Maritime Weddings

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Duxbury Bay Maritime School is highly praised by reviewers for its beautiful waterfront setting, excellent service, and attentive staff. The venue offers a unique and versatile backdrop for weddings, with stunning views and cozy indoor spaces. Guests appreciated the boat rides on the bay and the outdoor cocktail hour under the tent. Reviewers highlighted the professionalism and responsiveness of the staff, particularly mentioning Anita and Jen as being instrumental in ensuring a smooth and memorable wedding experience. Overall, the venue is recommended for its value, amenities, and hassle-free event planning.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Duxbury Bay Maritime School is highly praised by reviewers for its beautiful waterfront setting, excellent service, and attentive staff. The venue offers a unique and versatile backdrop for weddings, with stunning views and cozy indoor spaces. Guests appreciated the boat rides on the bay and the outdoor cocktail hour under the tent. Reviewers highlighted the professionalism and responsiveness of the staff, particularly mentioning Anita and Jen as being instrumental in ensuring a smooth and memorable wedding experience. Overall, the venue is recommended for its value, amenities, and hassle-free event planning.

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Meaghan Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10/5/24 Wedding

We had the most amazing experience hosting our wedding at Duxbury Bay Maritime School, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue. From the moment we toured the space, we knew it was the right choice. The venue offers a unique and breathtaking backdrop, with stunning waterfront views. You can make the space fit whatever vibe you are going for.
One of the standout features of Duxbury Bay Maritime School was the outstanding service. The staff went above and beyond, ensuring every detail was taken care of and that everything ran smoothly. They were attentive, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making our day special. The location was incredibly easy to get to, with plenty of parking for our guests.
In terms of value for money, Duxbury Bay Maritime School exceeded our expectations. It offers incredible amenities and a stunning setting at a reasonable price. The boat ride was a huge hit with our guests and the outdoor cocktail hour under the tent was beautiful.
We highly recommend Duxbury Bay Maritime School to anyone looking for a beautiful, versatile, and hassle-free venue for their wedding. It truly made our day unforgettable, and we are so grateful for the memories we created there.
Angela
Angela Sent on 12/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Coastal Venue

The Duxbury Bay Maritime School was the perfect venue for our wedding day. From the very beginning, their communication was clear and consistent and the staff was always available to answer questions, which helped make the planning process smooth and stress-free. The outdoor space is absolutely gorgeous with stunning views of the bay and Clifford Hall provides a cozy, intimate ambiance that the reception and dancing. Plus, our guests LOVED the boat rides on the bay! What a fun add-on. Jenn, our Day-Of Coordinator, went above and beyond to ensure everything went off perfectly. She was detail-oriented and very attentive to our needs throughout the planning process. We had the most beautiful day filled with love thanks to the time, care, and consideration of the DBMS staff. Thank you for making our wedding day absolutely perfect.
Julia
Julia Sent on 12/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue

Duxbury Bay Maritime School was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the very beginning, their communication was quick, helpful and clear. The space itself is beautiful with amazing views of the bay. Anita was amazing to work with, and our day-of coordinator Jen was unbelievably helpful - she was taking care of everything in the background while making sure we had everything we needed. The outdoor ceremony was gorgeous, the cocktail hour was set up beautifully, and the reception space with its hardwood floors and big windows was stunning. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or team to make the day so perfect.
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Duxbury Bay Maritime Weddings frequently asked questions

Duxbury Bay Maritime Weddings includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Duxbury Bay Maritime Weddings for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Beach
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Waterfront
Duxbury Bay Maritime Weddings offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Duxbury Bay Maritime Weddings offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Duxbury Bay Maritime Weddings offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Duxbury Bay Maritime Weddings offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Duxbury Bay Maritime Weddings is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.7 in average response time.

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