Merrill’s on the Waterfront
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Located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Merrill's on the Waterfront is a scenic wedding venue. Nestled on the harbor in the city's downtown area, this setting specializes in intimate events. This restaurant is named for Captain Edward Merrill, an inventor, developer, and artist. Today, the venue sits on what was originally known as Merrill's Wharf, which was constructed between 1841 and 1849 to accommodate the captain's fleet.
Facilities and Capacity
Merrill's on the Waterfront has a number of event spaces that you can use to host your milestone day. The venue has a maximum capacity of up to 170 guests, ideal for if you've envisioned a grander soiree to celebrate your love. The Fireside Dining area is ideal for cozy rehearsal dinners and can accommodate up to 25 seated guests. Cocktail receptions held here, meanwhile, can have up to 30 attendees. The Waterview dining area is a slightly larger space, with a maximum capacity of 45 for cocktail receptions. The largest event space, the Harbor View Room, sits upstairs and has stunning views of the surrounding water. This room has its own private deck so you can better enjoy the surroundings. There's also a built-in bar for celebratory toasts. On-site parking is available for those who drive to the venue. Once the festivities have wound down, guests can stay overnight at the nearby Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott.
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Catering and bartending for celebrations held at Merrill's on the Waterfront is provided by the on-site culinary team. Fresh, locally sourced seafood is a mainstay of the menu, matching the nearby harbor. You can choose from a number of serving styles, including buffet, family-style, plated, stations, and hors d'oeuvres. The events team here is ready to help out in whatever way they can, including with setup and cleanup. You can also call on their expertise for assistance with planning your milestone day. A number of event rental items are available to use from the restaurant, including tables, chairs, linens, glassware, and flatware.
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Nicole D. Married on 08/15/2020Best day ever!
Not only are the event spaces beautiful but everyone there is absolutely wonderful, with all the uncertainty with covid (we booked with them last minute as a plan C cause everything else didnt work out) the manager always responded to my emails quickly and gave all the information I needed. They decorated beautifully, way better then we ever could of and were very understanding when we did want to change something. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. -
Karissa B. Married on 10/01/2022
Book you event here with complete confidence!
We had our evening wedding shower at Merrill's and it was the best experience ever! From the moment we scouted the venue, to the actual day of the event, it was such an easy and pleasant experience. These days, its difficult to find people in the industry who care and are eager to help, we feel so lucky to have found and worked with such an amazing staff! Things were straight forward and organized, responses were prompt, and the staff did everything in their power to execute to provide us a magical event! Shauna was so kind and had excellent attention to detail when we met with her in preparation for the event. Tyler was amazing day of event, he checked in throughout the entire night to make sure we were happy and things were going smooth. The staff working our event were also amazing. Coming from a type-A girl, you should absolutely trust these two! Thank you again Merrill's for providing us the event we always wanted, I will absolutely host events here in the future or recommend to others!Merrill’s on the Waterfront's reply:
Hi Karissa,
We are so excited to hear that everything went perfect on your big day and that our team was able to make your event an unforgettable one ! Please do keep us in mind in the future ! We are excited to work with you again !
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Andrea R. Married on 09/03/2022We had the best experience with merrils. From the staff to the food everything was perfect
This was a gorgeous venue with food and atmosphere that doesn't disappoint. What made our event perfect was our coordinator, Tyler and his staff. They were a absolute pleasure to work with and made us both feel very comfortable. We couldn't be happier with the way our wedding turned out!Merrill’s on the Waterfront's reply:
Andrea, Congratulations again! It was a pleasure hosting your wedding. We are so happy that Tyler made your Big Day perfect!
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