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33 years in business

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Small team (2-10 members)

The Elks at Bass Rocks is a waterfront wedding venue located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Their Atlantic Ocean Room is a premier event space with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. They offer an Events Team that makes sure your wedding is everything you dreamed it to be. The Elks at Bass Rocks will accommodate an intimate gathering or a grand affair.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples can accommodate up to 200 guests in this Gloucester, MA, Wedding venue. Most ceremonies take place outdoors with the horizon of the Atlantic Ocean in the background. Their indoor ballroom is fully furnished and features gold Chiavari chairs.

Services Offered

This award-winning venue has been a part of the wedding industry since 1994. They only hold one wedding per day, so you'll receive their undivided attention. Their services include:

  • Event planning
  • Bridal suite
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Outside vendors
  • In-house bar
  • Parking

Other Services

In addition to hosting your wedding, The Elks at Bass Rocks will also host the following:

  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Engagement party
  • Bridal shower
  • Elopement

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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?

$5,000

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

$2,600

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?

$850

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

$850

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Glassware
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?

$15

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
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

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

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Beach
Waterfront

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?

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
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

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Reviews of The Atlantic Ocean Room at The Elks Bass Rocks

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The Atlantic Ocean Room at The Elks at Bass Rocks received glowing reviews from multiple guests and brides who highly recommend this venue for weddings. The stunning ocean views and accommodating staff, especially Kelly and Alden, were major highlights, with guests praising the spacious hall, dance floor, and professional bartenders. Kimberley also stood out for her exceptional service, proactive planning, and quick adjustments, creating a seamless and memorable wedding experience. Despite weather challenges, the venue's flexibility and attentive support helped keep events on track, making it a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a beautiful coastal wedding setting with excellent service.

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The Atlantic Ocean Room at The Elks at Bass Rocks received glowing reviews from multiple guests and brides who highly recommend this venue for weddings. The stunning ocean views and accommodating staff, especially Kelly and Alden, were major highlights, with guests praising the spacious hall, dance floor, and professional bartenders. Kimberley also stood out for her exceptional service, proactive planning, and quick adjustments, creating a seamless and memorable wedding experience. Despite weather challenges, the venue's flexibility and attentive support helped keep events on track, making it a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a beautiful coastal wedding setting with excellent service.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 146 reviews
Google
4.7/5 125 reviews
Sara
Sara Sent on 09/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our lives!!

This venue is seriously so perfect! It’s right on the ocean and the views are incredible. We got married on 8/23/25 and our guests were raving about the views and the venue in general - it’s so beautiful! Kelly and Alden were so accommodating and easy to work with. We booked our wedding a year before and luckily they still had a Saturday in August left. They give you a list of vendors that they recommend which made it so easy to find a good caterer, photographer, florist and DJ. We had 180 people and our ceremony was outside. Kelly was the day of coordinator and she made sure everything went smoothly. She and Alden were also very responsive leading up to the wedding when I had a lot of last minute questions. If you are looking for a venue with a coastal vibe, look no further. I highly recommend The Atlantic Ocean Room!!
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Cindy Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful venue and staff!

This was a beautiful location and hall. The Elks staff went above and beyond. The wedding coordinator, Kelly, did an amazing job at keeping everything running smoothly and was always available to answer any questions. This venue is HIGHLY recommended.
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Maria Sent on 11/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

5 stars and that view!

Alden and his team at the Elks at Bass Rocks made our wedding planning so easy and seamless! As a first time bride, I was new to this and learning as I go! Everyone involved was so helpful and made the process easy! I highly recommend the Elks for your next function, if not for the view alone!
K H
K H Sent on 11/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Venue, Bartenders, and Day Of Venue Coordinator

We had 166 guests, and this venue was perfect! We were able to fit all of our guests on the lower part of the L-shaped hall and have the upper area for a large dance floor! All of the guests loved the bartenders! Beautiful location with large windows for a great view before sunset. Working with Kelly the Venue Coordinator was the best and she was so professional, helpful, and accommodating!!
C
Christine Sent on 10/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our Amazing Wedding

We are so happy with our decision to choose the Atlantic Ocean Room as our wedding venue. The location and view are what initially sold us, but Kimberley's advice and support throughout our planning process is what cemented our decision. Our ceremony was originally planned to be outside, but due to hurricane winds we had to make the decision to move inside two hours before. Kimberley and team quickly adjusted the plan and reorganized the room so our ceremony was just as special as being outside. Kimberley was super attentive over the course of our 11 month planning process - proactively checking in and leveraging her immense knowledge to help guide us throughout what can be a stressful time. Our wedding received rave reviews from all of our guests and we could not have been happier. We would definitely have another event here!
Kori
Kori Sent on 09/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience - Even in the Rain

This venue has a breathtaking view of the ocean and is in a great location. Our ceremony was originally planned to be outside, but due to weather (rain) we ended up having the ceremony in the Atlantic room - it was just as special as being outside! Kimberley did an amazing job throughout the whole time, and was very attentive. She answered all of our questions throughout the whole process. I would definitely have another event here!
L
Lissa Sent on 07/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

It was a wonderful experience working with Kimberley and Patty at The Elks at Bass Rocks. They helped us from the beginning to the end, answering any questions, walking us through every step, and catering to us leading up to and during our event! They are both amazing and I highly recommend having your wedding at this beautiful venue!
M
Melissa Sent on 07/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Beach Wedding

Kim was AMAZING helping us to plan the wedding of our dreams! She is so responsive, helpful right up until the very end, top notch at her job! She is truly a professional and wonderful to work with! We feel so lucky we were able to work with her! We highly recommend Atlantic Ocean Room!
A
Amanda Sent on 06/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding

It was beautiful! Thank you Kim for helping us plan everything . It was a wonderful experience! Best day of our life’s
P
Pauline Sent on 06/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Venue

such a beautiful place for a wedding Kimberly is so much fun to help plan
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This is the best seaside wedding venue in the north shore of Boston!! Every view is a perfect view and the updates they did to the inside of the venue is flawless! Great bunch of vendors to choose from and taylor is awesome to work with. Hope to do more events there in the furure.

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The Elks at Bass Rocks is an absolutely beautiful location with an amazing wedding coordinator! Perfect waterfront location with staff who have strong attention to detail.

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There are many private event venues in Gloucester but none boast a better location than The Elks at Bass Rocks. The ocean view is breathtaking and the staff, who seems to have remained in tact forever, makes every event exceedingly pleasant. We've never worked with such a personable onsite staff and their space, which has undergone recent renovations, is beautiful. If you want an event on the ocean of the North Shore, there's no better choice!

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The Atlantic Ocean Room at The Elks Bass Rocks frequently asked questions

The Atlantic Ocean Room at The Elks Bass Rocks includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Atlantic Ocean Room at The Elks Bass Rocks includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Atlantic Ocean Room at The Elks Bass Rocks includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by The Atlantic Ocean Room at The Elks Bass Rocks for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Beach
  • Waterfront
The Atlantic Ocean Room at The Elks Bass Rocks offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Atlantic Ocean Room at The Elks Bass Rocks offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Atlantic Ocean Room at The Elks Bass Rocks offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Atlantic Ocean Room at The Elks Bass Rocks offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Atlantic Ocean Room at The Elks Bass Rocks 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 value, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in professionalism.
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