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The West Dennis Yacht Club is a marina with a ballroom in the greater Cape Cod, Massachusetts area, providing the perfect setting for couples' wedding day. This venue allows couples to marry with boats and tall grasses in the background of their ceremony and then celebrate with a reception in a coastal ballroom. This venue is located just 10 minutes down the road from the Whydah Pirate Museum.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples can invite up to 200 guests to their wedding at the West Dennis Yacht Club. A wedding ceremony takes place outdoors on the venue's lawn, located on the banks of the Bass River. This river contains sailboats with lowered sails and other watercraft tied to docks, making for a nautical wedding background as couples begin their lives together. Across the river, tall grasses wave in the wind. Sunsets make gorgeous colors for couples choosing to have a ceremony later in the day or for couples who want to sneak away for photographs as the day's activities press on. From there, it's inside to the yacht club's ballroom for a coastal reception. Hardwood floors and massive floor-to-ceiling windows decorated with sailing flags await in this reception space. Overhead, teal and grey decor sets the mood for the space.

Services Offered

Ceremonies and receptions can be hosted jointly at this nautical property. Additionally, the venue opens its doors for bridal showers and engagement parties. The staff helps couples decide all the details of their big day with wedding and event planning expertise in the months and weeks leading up to the celebration. On the day of the wedding, couples can focus on each other and their guests thanks to helpful staff members who take care of the cleanup and setup. Liability insurance is also offered at this club. Barware and linens can be found at this venue, so outside companies or caterers don't need to worry about providing their own. Couples and guests alike will delight in the convenience of onsite parking.

What You'll Love About West Dennis Yacht Club

Couples who celebrate at this venue love the professionalism of the events team, who ensure that the entire celebration is seamless and stress-free. Additionally, they rave about the gorgeous property, which provides numerous backdrops for beautiful photoshoot opportunities. Check out the Reviews section to learn more of what couples have to say about this stunning property.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Clean Up
Event Planning
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?

$33

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Marina

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

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Liability Insurance

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of West Dennis Yacht Club

Kara
Kara Sent on 06/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We loved WDYC!

West Dennis Yacht Club was a beautiful venue for our June wedding of about 160 people. We were so lucky to get a beautiful day where we could enjoy the stunning sunset and views. Sonya was great to work with! Day of she is incredibly professional, organized and really brings your vision to life. The food is AMAZING, all our guests were amazed with the appetizers and dinner. If you want a classic Cape Venue you must look here! They will forever hold a special place in our heart now!
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Laura Sent on 11/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream day and planning experience

We had an amazing experience planning and hosting our wedding at the WDYC. Sonya is a calming force who knows the venue inside and out, and makes sure everything is taken care of on the day. There is a ton of flexibility to create an event within your budget. Sonya’s team seamlessly transitioned everything to our rain plan and several guests commented on the level of service - from the bartenders, servers, etc. We couldn’t recommend this venue more.
Andie
Andie Sent on 07/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely PERFECT.

Sonya, the club manager, is the most amazing human. She made our day PHENOMENAL. Not one thing went wrong thanks to her dedication leading up to and on our best day ever.

The venue itself is BEAUTIFUL. The main room has an amazing wall of windows that makes the whole room so light and airy. The ceremony space overlooks the harbor and is so dreamy. WDYC also has such a phenomenal wrap around porch, and full service bar. WDYC is also a quick drive to the beach for pictures and the dock is available at the club as well!

West Dennis also partners with Scott Allen for catering and OH MY GOODNESS. So incredibly delicious. Food was a huge priority for us and he delivered. He even took one of our appetizer ideas (chicken and waffles) and turned it into the most delicious entree - our guests still rave about it.

Overall, this pair was a match made in heaven for us. WDYC is absolutely picturesque and so accommodating; Scott Allen’s food is impeccable. You cannot go wrong booking your wedding here.
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Cheryl Sent on 07/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Sonya Mitchell, manager/wedding coordinator; Scott Allen, executive chef; Kahootz Band = The best wedding ever!! Highly recommend the West Dennis Yacht Club. Sonya is attentive to every detail, big and small. Works with you from day of booking to the final good bye (we hosted a brunch the next Day!!) Food selection and quality top notch. We have hosted 2 weddings at the WDYC, would do it again!!!
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Corah Sent on 06/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating
WDYC is beautiful in every way. The quality and professionalism is unique to each couples needs and wants. Sonya and the staff are great.
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Lisa Sent on 05/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating
West Dennis Yacht Club was the perfect location for our wedding reception! The location is to die for, Sonya is amazing to work with and Scott’s catering is delicious. You cannot go wrong having your wedding/reception here!

When I first walked into West Dennis Yacht Club, I knew it was the perfect location for our reception. We were looking for a location that was right on the water and would give our guests a true Cape Cod experience, and you can’t beat WDYC. Sonya is amazing to work with and she helped our wedding reception go off without any issues. We planned our wedding from 1800 miles away, so working with vendors who were flexible with our schedule and comfortable planning from a distance was crucial. Sonya responded to all of our emails promptly and we had multiple meetings with her when we were home. Sonya helped bring every vision I had to life and have the reception I had always dreamed about. The night of our wedding, every time I turned around, Sonya and her staff were there making sure that we had everything that we needed. I could go on and on about our experience with Sonya as she was just so incredible to work with.

Scott Allen’s catering is delicious! I have a food allergy and Scott created a menu that I didn’t have to think about it because I could eat everything that was served. We had a raw bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, and our dinner options were delicious. Our guests raved about our food!

West Dennis Yacht Club is a beautiful location with outstanding staff who go above and beyond and food that is outstanding. We were able to have the reception of our dreams here and would highly recommend WDYC to anyone looking for a true Cape Cod wedding!
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Jenna Sent on 10/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding last month at the West Dennis Yacht Club and could not have been happier. We knew after visiting the yacht club it would be perfect for our wedding, being situated right on the marina and with a nautical yet causal vibe. We worked with Sonya who was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond in so many ways to make sure that our wedding was perfect. Everything went so smoothly. The prices were so reasonable and it truly was an amazing value. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nautical cape cod wedding!
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User2401866 Sent on 10/31/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The venue is absolutely breathtaking. Situated right on the water with the picturesque backdrop of boats, West Dennis beach and if you hit it right with the weather, you get a beautiful sunset. All our guest commented on how great the venue was for a wedding.

In preparation for the big day we worked extensively with Sonja in planning the whole day. Sonja was great to work with. She listened well, spent the night of the ceremony running around making sure everything was set for us and our guests. Sonja even went out of her way to make sure we had our dinner, desert and vino.

Highly recommend the WDYC and Sonja.
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 10/12/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Perfect Cape Cod Venue

My husband and I wanted a venue that allowed guests to see and feel classic Cape Cod. It was clear when we walked through the doors of the yacht club that it was the perfect venue for our wedding of approximately 160 guests. The space is beautiful and the large deck and lawn are great for the cocktail hour and ceremony. The venue is primarily an operating yacht club but the space is transformed for the limited weddings it hosts each year. Sonya (the venue coordinator) is included with the space - she is very relaxed throughout the whole process and will help you to turn the space into your dream wedding. When I walked into the space the night of our wedding I was speechless - Sonya did an outstanding job putting everything exactly the way we had discussed (and even better than I had imagined). The night of the wedding Sonya was always there if I needed something - including handing me bride/groom tissues before we headed out to the ceremony. And you can't beat Scott Allen's catering - the food was even better than we remembered when we tasted it during the trial and guests are still raving about it. The staff the whole evening was so attentive and friendly and I couldn't have imagined a more perfect venue team to work with. You should absolutely consider this amazing venue for your wedding if you want your guests to experience and love Cape Cod - it couldn't have been more perfect.
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West Dennis Yacht Club frequently asked questions

West Dennis Yacht Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
West Dennis Yacht Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at West Dennis Yacht Club includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by West Dennis Yacht Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Marina
West Dennis Yacht Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
West Dennis Yacht Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
West Dennis Yacht Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Liability Insurance
West Dennis Yacht Club is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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