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About

Nestled along the Vineyard Haven harbor, Garde East is a seaside dining destination that blends coastal charm with refined sophistication. Our award-winning restaurant offers an unforgettable culinary experience inspired by the sea and the seasons, featuring the freshest local ingredients and breathtaking waterfront views.

Whether you’re joining us for an intimate dinner or planning a special celebration, Garde East provides the perfect setting. We host semi-private and private events of all sizes — from elegant rehearsal dinners and milestone celebrations to corporate gatherings and intimate weddings. Each event is thoughtfully curated by our team to reflect your vision, paired with exceptional cuisine, warm hospitality, and the natural beauty of Martha’s Vineyard.

Facilities and Capacity

Fancy saying your vows on the beachfront, with luxury yachts, the bright-blue sea, and clear skies forming your natural backdrop? At Garde East you can have all that, and more. With the soft sandy beach caressing your feet, close friends and family present, and a simple gazebo framing the official marriage to your significant other, there are few more charming locations for a wedding. A perfect setting for those album-worthy photos, it is picturesque, beautiful, and easily arranged.

Featuring both indoor and outdoor spaces for hosting your reception meal, there is a heavenly feel to Garde East - and the cuisine on offer matches it in terms of quality.

You can enjoy the delectable dishes while you look out over the docks from the decked area. Here, charming square tables and brown wooden chairs provide an adorable space for you and your guests to recline, relax, and dine in stylish comfort as a light sea breeze blows in.

Inside, there are more spaces for entertaining your wedding guests. Similar tables and chairs adorn the room, while rectangular windows transform the view of the marina into framed pictures.

Comfortably, several dozen guests can be accommodated here, and they are sure to be wowed by the amazing sights, smells, and sounds of Garde East.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$30

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 Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Beach
Boat/Yacht
Marina
Restaurant
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

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Glassware
Linens

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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Garde East frequently asked questions

Garde East includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Garde East includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Garde East for wedding events is known for:
  • Beach
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Marina
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Garde East offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Garde East offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Garde East offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
Garde East offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Tables
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