The Old Dock is a wedding venue located in Essex, New York. This waterfront location is ideal for those that wish to celebrate their special day in privacy and serenity. You and your guests can relax and enjoy these one-of-a-kind views, creating a gorgeous backdrop against which you can begin life in matrimony.

Facilities and Capacity

The Old Dock allows you to celebrate both your ceremony and reception on site. Your service can take place by the waterfront, seating your guests in the lawn and exchanging your vows on the wooden dock. This charming setting is classically romantic, ideal for exchanging your treasured vows. You and your guests can proceed to the Old Dock’s patio to enjoy an outdoor cocktail reception, taking in the sights that surround you. Tent coverings can be erected in the event of changing weather. You can experience some of Essex’s finest dining in the main banquet hall of the restaurant itself. The Old Dock features a vintage nautical charm in its decor, from its sailing paraphernalia on the walls to its plentiful views of the water. It easily creates a warm and inviting atmosphere in which you can relax and enjoy a delicious meal with your loved ones. Your party can spill out onto the patio for the rest of the evening, where you can set up your after-dinner entertainment and make space to dance. As the sun sets, market lighting can illuminate the patio area, allowing you to enjoy this charming hamlet by night.

Services Offered

The Old Dock’s management team offers a number of services to couples that wish to celebrate at the location. You can work with Judy, the on-site wedding coordinator, to ensure that your special day runs seamlessly. She can help you to arrange such rentals as seating, tables, flatware, glassware, linens, and more. Judy can also put you in contact with the culinary team who will be in charge of your celebration’s catering. You can collaborate with the chefs to design a custom menu, created from their most celebrated dishes. Bar services are also available from the professionals on site. Parking is available both on and off the premises for you and your guests’ convenience.