Bournedale Function Facility Reviews

Darin and Wendy at the BFF are so easy to work with! They responded to every email quickly, let us come visit a few times, and eased our minds in the planning of our wedding.
On the day of the wedding, Darin and Wendy were so accommodating to our guests and even more so to us! They went above and beyond ensuring that my husband and I were happy with how everything was going.
The food is delicious and there are so many options! Not only is the location gorgeous outside, but the building can be transformed to exactly as you want!
My husband and I could not have had a more perfect day and a lot of that had to do with the Bournedale Function Facility!

Bournedale was the dream venue I didn’t know I needed! They had everything we could have possibly wanted for our wedding! Places for guests to stay over, amazing food, on the water, and bonfire after party were some of our top wants and we got them all and then some! Our guests raved about the food and view, and the atmosphere. The staff were so friendly, and organized, planning was a breeze and you really get a bang for your buck! Thank you again Bournedale, Wendy and Darin, this was the wedding of our dreams!

We got married at Camp Bournedale on September 29th and it was the perfect day that went better than we could’ve ever hoped for. Darin and Wendy did a tremendous job of balancing our concerns with the weather, getting our ceremony in just before it started to rain, and overall putting together an incredible wedding for us. The ceremony is in a beautiful, peaceful spot overlooking the water which was perfect for some of our wedding photos. The reception hall is just a few steps away which adds so much ease for the guests. All our guests loved the location as well. People couldn’t stop talking about the food, with some saying it was the best food they’d ever had at a wedding. The food stations were a big hit. We recommend the mac and cheese bar but you can’t go wrong with any of Juerg’s offerings. The staff made us feel so loved and cared for! They brought us food and drinks all night and kept checking in with us throughout the night to make sure we were having a good time. They did their best to try and make the firepit happen for us but the rain didn’t cooperate. The afterparty in the rec center was so much fun! It actually made us happy that it rained! Watching our guests being kids again playing dodgeball, pool, arcade games, and playing with a huge parachute put a perfect ending on the night. Darin and Wendy are very easygoing and easy to work with, answering any and all of our questions before the big day. They were amazing at keeping us relaxed on the day of the wedding and handled everything perfectly. The ability to have our friends and family stay the night with us in the cabins added that little something special to our wedding experience. We could not recommend Bournedale any higher to couples considering it for their wedding!! Weeks later our friends and family are still talking about how fun our wedding was. Thank you so much Bournedale staff for helping us have such an unforgettable wedding day!

There just isn’t enough good things to be said about this venue. My now husband and I came across Camp Bournedale on a desperate search to find an affordable and unique venue. As soon as we toured we knew we had to have our wedding here & it honestly was the best decision we made in the planning process. Darin & Wendy were beyond helpful every step of the way! From answering tons of emails and questions, to helping make our vision happen, and to even just making sure we took time to eat during our reception. Our guests had an absolute blast & tell us our wedding and this venue were the best they have been to! If you are reading this review & looking for a sign to book… This is it. You absolutely won’t regret it! Thank you to everyone at The Bournedale Function Facility for helping to make our day perfect!!!

The bournedale owners and staff were accommodating, professional and made our day stress free. They do an excellent job at communicating and making sure the day goes perfectly. Bournedale has so many amenities to make the day extra fun after the reception. We highly recommend.

Had our wedding here on September 8, 2023. Darin and the entire staff at Bournedale were a complete dream to work with! They really go above and beyond for their couples. Darin has such a calming and professional demeanor that could put any bride at ease on her wedding day. The golf cart transportation from place to place was a real hit with our guests, particularly the ones with accessibility needs. Everyone absolutely loved the pontoon boat rides during cocktail hour, and the food was top notch. The cherry on top was when the catering staff made up doggy bags of leftover dinner (and breakfast) for my Dog of Honor back in her cabin. So thoughtful!! I wish I could get re-married there once a year, just to enjoy everything all over again!

We came upon Bournedale Function Facility through a Facebook group after we already had a contract and contingent date set with another venue. We visited Bournedale because we had cold feet about the price of the other venue for what we are getting. Bournedale ended up blowing us away from our first visit. Darin and his team were very professional and you could tell they knew what they were doing. Darin was extremely upfront and a straight shooter about all the costs involved and teh best way to do things, which we really appreciated. Unlike other vendors who have a base price and then tack on 28% of additional fees and taxes, Bournedale has straightforward per pricing pricing with no venue, cake cutting, or additional random fees. We also loved how open they were to allowing us to bring in other vendors to make our day perfect. We wanted a raw bar but Darin, instead of trying to nickel and dime us by charging a per person price, admitted they would not be the best provider for us and recommended we bring in Island Creek Oysters who would charge us by the piece and do all the serving. We were also able to bring in Del's Lemonade and got a recommendation for the after party food and a special deal they had with a local restaurant for pizza delivery. Darin and Wendy were always prompt in answering our questions through the planning process and when it came to day of they knocked it out of the park. We were able to deliver all our decorations a few days before so that day of the staff set everything up for us and we didn't need to worry about it or hire a day of coordinator. They kept the day running smoothly from a last minute move of the ceremony outside when the pouring rain broke, to getting the cocktail hour going, transitioning to speeches / cake cutting, dancing, and then moving to the after party. We felt that we were in great hands with Darin and he really helped us figure out how the day should run, without him we would have been flailing around and logistics would have been a nightmare. Even though our day got almost totally washed out, it was super fun and memorable. Our guests loved the food from Bournedale and the convenience of being able to stay onsite, right next to the venue with the ability to walk or get a golf cart ride from the staff made the day absolutely perfect. We are so glad we chose Bournedale and would recommend them 100x times over. Great value, great staff, great food, great venue, beautiful pictures, and a perfect day!
Photos here: https://www.facebook.com/Bournedale

Bournedale and their staff helped us to have our dream wedding! Everything was perfect, and it was an amazing day! Can’t say enough good things about them!

This is a picturesque lakeside venue with options for an outdoor or indoor ceremony. They had a wide selection of linens, great options for seating at the ceremony and at the reception. Darin and the entire staff and chef were great to work with! Very available, knowledgeable about vendors in the area and SO helpful. They took excellent care of us and all our guests.

The cabins and cottages are rustic, nothing fancy but clean, organized and stocked with towels and body wash, shampoo, and conditioner.

We highly recommend this organization!

How to even begin explaining such a magical day is tough. We cannot express enough how amazing Darin, Wendy and Robin along with the rest of the crew were. First, they were very welcoming when we went for our tour, showed us around and answered all questions. After we booked (which was the same day), we still, day after day had so many questions and Darin was always available to answer them. He always assured us that him and his crew would carry the weight the day off the wedding and let me tell you they SURE did. If you are a lost soul in the wedding industry like myself and my husband were, sit back and take a deep breath because Darin WILL guide you throughout the time you book to every second of that special day. Everything went so smooth, and everything looked so beautiful. I felt like a queen since he was always checking on us. You always hear people say "oh don't forget to eat the day of cause you will be so busy". Thanks to Darin, my husband and I had our drinks and meals brought to us as a reminder to hydrate and nourish. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS!!! The presentation was right on and tasted very gourmet. The staff are all so sweet and thoughtful at all times. Not saying this just because it was my wedding day, but everything went perfect and I know I am not alone when we think or wonder how the day will go? It was perfect. The bon fire after the wedding was so much fun, our guests enjoyed each minute and kept telling us “This is the best wedding ever!!!!" which was exactly what we were aiming for, not only what we desired but to convenience for our guests as well. Having the ceremony outdoors, the reception right there and the overnight stay with bon fire all in one place not having to get in the car and drive away. Not to mention the next day they serve this delightful and tasteful breakfast. I honestly felt like it was a dream, filled with excitement and joy to see myself and my husband and most importantly our guests having a great time or "the best time" as they quoted. Again, I cannot say enough about this place and crew. We are so thankful for each and every one of them for making this day more than special and more than we imagined. The staff are “naturals” and made for this field because you can see right through their compassion. Highly recommend without a doubt!! It was our second place we looked at from a list of others we had in mind, and we stopped there and couldn't be happier with our decision.
From: Mr & Mrs Bairos: THANK YOU DARIN & BOURNEDALE STAFF!!!

I really CANNOT say enough great things about Bournedale. I loved the all-inclusive pricing and the option to have guests stay on the property. Darin was an irreplaceable part of our wedding. He is the quarterback you do not know you need on your team. Robyn was amazing. She went above & beyond to provide stellar service for my husband & I. The food was amazing. I loved the pontoon boat ride during the cocktail hour. The pool & jacuzzi. The game room. They allow flexibility and we really felt like we were able to customize our dream wedding. Booking Bournedale was the easiest and best decision we have ever made together.
Our sincere thanks to Bournedale,
Bryan & Casey

Full disclosure: I was previously familiar with Bournedale as a camp, so I already kind of knew what to expect from them as a venue. However, this doesn’t change my experience there as a bride!

Bournedale is, as far as I’m concerned, the DREAM venue. Our wedding vibe was rustic, chill, and intimate. We wanted everyone to have fun and feel relaxed, especially after these tough pandemic years. Bournedale is the venue for couples who want to party, laugh, and mingle with loved ones. I’ve had so many guests comment that they felt completely comfortable at our wedding, despite it being the first big outing in years for many of them. The staff are so friendly and professional; I honestly could take up this entire review just naming every single employee who made the day special. Darin was great to work with; I don’t think there was ever a time I had to send a follow-up email because I hadn’t heard from him. I’ll never forget at our first meeting, when I was a panicked, anxious new bride, and I said, “God, I still have to get a wedding coordinator!” And Darin said, “You’re not going to need one; save your money. We’ll take care of everything.” And oh my god, it was so true!

The venue is beautiful; it’s a remote, quiet location but right off Exit 3 so very easy to get to. The outdoor ceremony site is on a lake with a small beach (and Bournedale offers pontoon rides during cocktail hour). Since the venue is a campground, there’s plenty of room for people to explore outdoors, and space for outdoor games, etc. But don’t let the word “camp” scare you: everything is paved and Bournedale shuttles guests with golf carts so no one has to trek it. We had plenty of people wear semi-formal attire, complete with high heels, and no one had any difficulty. There are cute cabins for guests who are staying overnight, as well as a few full houses for getting ready, etc. The interior of the venue has big beautiful windows overlooking the lake, and plenty of room. We had about 70 guests and used eight tables (plus a table for gifts and desserts), and the dance floor was the perfect size.

Bournedale was super helpful with set-up. They actually have two arches to choose from for the ceremony (or of course you can bring your own). The day of, Darin had us show him what the centerpieces should look like, and then the staff took care of it for us. Bournedale provided everything we needed (linens, etc), and honestly my afternoon was just spent relaxing in one of the houses and getting ready. Bournedale let us store our cupcakes in their kitchen and helped set them up. I am embarrassed to say I didn’t eat the food; despite my best efforts, I was too anxious and my stomach just shut down! But everyone else said they enjoyed it, and the couple of bites I managed were delicious! We did the mac and cheese bar as an add-on, and it was such a hit! Bournedale also set up an awesome After Party for people who were staying the night. Staff built a bonfire and helped us order pizza (by then I was actually able to eat… highly recommended!) They also offered to do breakfast the next day, but I had my heart set on a brunch truck (what can I say, I’m a millennial). Bournedale was totally cool with this, and even shuttled guests from the truck to the main hall, where they had coffee, tea, and juice available.

The overnight guest arrangements are a little confusing, and I think it’s mainly because Bournedale keeps everything on one bill, so whoever is paying the grand total has to collect money from any guests who are staying. What I recommend is setting up a Venmo so your guests can just pay you directly. It’s also tricky (especially these days) because not everyone is comfortable in a shared cabin. Darin was quick to tell us not to worry about it, and assured us that if any guests wanted a cabin to themselves due to COVID concerns, they would make it work. Luckily, since we only had about 25 people staying overnight, we were able to rent the houses instead of using the cabins. I recommend the happy couple stay in Greta House, since it has a King bed. We stayed with all our closest friends, while each of our families had their own house. It worked out perfectly!

Look, every newlywed is flying high after their weddings (or at least I hope they are!) so it’s easy to just be like: everything was perfect! It was beautiful! Etc etc. That’s why I waited a while before I wrote this review. I wanted to make sure I had a clear head, lol! And I’m here to say: my memories of Bournedale as a venue just get BETTER as time goes on! Maybe if you’re picturing a huge, white-tie, ultra-formal event, you might find Bournedale too casual. But if you want your wedding to feel like a celebration, if you really want to feel the love in the room, and if you want to have as relaxed and fun a day as possible, I HIGHLY recommend you check Bournedale Function Facility out!

Bournedale is a hidden gem. My husband and I had our wedding reception there on 10/2/21 and could not be happier. It was truly a fairytale. We got married in September of 2020 but due to Covid we had to put the big party off. We rescheduled 3 times with our original venue to find out that they closed. Wedding planning was beginning to become more of a chore than it was fun until we met Darin and found the Bournedale facility. The location is unbelievable and the experience is extremely unique. The ceremony was right on the water followed by boat rides during the cocktail hour. The food is delicious and most importantly the staff were the friendliest staff I have ever encountered. They do weddings all weekend every weekend and still some how manage to have a smile on their face. They set everything up, took everything down and were extremely accommodating. We had more than half of our guests stay over and enjoy the bonfire to continue the party. I keep getting messages from people saying how much fun they had and how impressed they were with the dinner and breakfast!! I’m so sad it’s over but so happy we have this perfect memory to remember the rest of our lives. Thank you Darin and Bournedale for making our wedding dreams come true.

Bournedale Function Facility is a beautiful venue located on Great Herring Pond! Darin and Robin made this day relaxing and enjoyable! They by far exceeded every expectation I could have had! When I first walked in to the function room it was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined!! Not to mention the grounds for the ceremony were manicured and lovely. All the guests had the option to stay over night in cabins. The food was absolutely amazing! Everyone of my guests commented about how delicious it was!! Even brunch the next day was delicious!
Darin, Robin, and the rest of the staff really know how throw an elegant party! A week later and I am still getting text messages from guests stating they had such a fun time!! You can’t go wrong with Bournedale Function Facility!! No place comes close to having a beautiful waterfront location with a Cape/ beach vibe!!

11-06-21 was a dream 🤍 I can’t say enough how happy we are that we chose Bournedale as our reception venue! Darin & Robin were so awesome to work with. They took care of everything from start to finish. The whole set up came together beautiful. The food was SO good - I highly recommend the Mac & cheese bar! Darin even made sure I ate. The cabins & houses were a hit with all of our guests. The golf carts were a major plus! Especially after dancing all night. It was so fun to be able to continue to party with everyone by the fire pit after the reception. We had a very nice breakfast with everyone the next morning. It was so nice to be able to relax, hang out by the pond & in the indoor pool/hot tub with all of our friends & family before leaving. The icing on the cake was that we got to have our dog enjoy the day with us! It was truly the best day ever, I wish I could live it over again - thank you so much Darin, Robin & the Bournedale staff! - The Levaggis

I think I have been waiting so long to write this review because I refuse to believe that it's over. They say nothing in life is perfect, but I don't believe that anymore after the incredible day we had on August 27th, 2021. As a COVID bride, Darin and his staff were so helpful, accommodating, and understanding as we tried to navigate an incredibly stressful time. We ended up postponing just once, but everything else was perfect beyond words. The location is beautiful, the staff was so helpful and friendly, and the venue as a whole was the perfect atmosphere that my husband and I dreamed of. This venue is truly a steal for the location, AMAZING FOOD, and personal care that you get as a client. Our guests slept in the cabins and cottages on-site for a low cost that beat a Plymouth hotel any day, and our after-party was a wild and crazy time. Our friends and family are still talking about it as "the best wedding of all time" and "adult summer camp." It's so hard for me to put into words how much this staff means to me. I wish I could do it all over again. I wish I could give 500 stars. Darin and Bournedale, thank you so much for making my dreams come true.

We can not say enough about Darin and the staff at Bournedale Function Facility. I was a COVID bride and when I was told that we wouldn’t be able to have our wedding here on our original date, my husband and I were devastated however Darin was absolutely amazing. He was so patient and answered all our questions! Fast forward to this year when we get the go ahead that we will have our wedding, we were ecstatic! Darin and his staff did EVERYTHING! I picked all my decorations and dropped them off before our big day and all we had to do on our big day was getting ready and enjoy! Not only is the facility perfect with the houses/cabins to get ready and stay over in after partying all night but the food was out of this world delicious! I would recommend this beautiful venue to all brides!

Everything and everyone was great! The entire night went smoothly thanks to Darin and Robin, the food was amazing. The guests had nothing but great things to say!

I am so glad that we chose this venue. There are no words to describe how perfect everything turned out! The staff was amazing and friendly from start to finish. Anything we needed or asked for was granted. Darin is a wonderful person and Bournedale is definitely a gem of a place. Luis and I would highly recommend this place to anyone. It was affordable and all of my guests had nothing but positive comments about the facility and staff!

I'm going to try, but there is no way to truly explain how amazing our wedding was at Bournedale. I feel so grateful to have found this venue for our wedding. Darin and his crew are beyond amazing. They took care of every tiny detail I did not even think about! This is a beautiful place to be married and to celebrate. The views are spectacular, the staff you cannot find anywhere else, and everyone had an amazing time! I did not feel anxious about anything the entire time because of Darin and the staff! Thank you SO much for being our perfect place to get married.

Bournedale made our planning our wedding an enjoyable and easy. They were there for us any time we needed them. Made sure we had everything done on time and on the day of the wedding all the staff was extremely accommodating, pleasant and made it a perfect day. Shout out to Darin and Robin for being exceptional as well. Definitely recommend!

Our wedding was exactly what we wanted and more thanks to Darin and his staff at the bournedale. They made our vision come to life and were so professional yet warm and inviting. The Bournedale is picture perfect and we couldn’t imagine any where else for our nuptials!

Darin and the team were friendly, professional, and detail oriented.
they made our wedding day stress free and amazingly memorable. My guests keep telling me that it was the funnest wedding they have ever been to.

My husband and I most definitely recommend the Bournedale Function Facility as a wedding venue! They are so accommodating and made planning our wedding there as easy and stress-free as it could possibly be. Darin was a huge help during the months leading up to our wedding. He answered all of our questions in a timely manner, and would offer advice when we asked for his recommendations. He has several years of experience running weddings at Bournedale, and it shows.

We were so lucky to have perfect weather when we got married, so our guests were able to go out on the pontoon boat during cocktail hour (which they loved), and we were able to have the bonfire afterparty as well. Everyone loved the food and the Bournedale staff made sure my husband and I got our meals and drinks, since there's so much going on.

We had close family and the wedding party stay overnight in the houses on the property (where we were able to get ready as well). That was another main reason we chose Bournedale. We had several families traveling from far-away states, that having them stay on the venue property gave them one less thing to worry about.

If you're looking for a venue with a beautiful water view, lodging options on-site, great/dependable staff, and delicious food, this is your place! Not to mention the price is so much more reasonable than other New England venues we looked at.