Waterfront Wedding Venues
In New England, “waterfront” can range from waves fizzing through tidal pools off the Maine coast, to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod or Martha’s Vineyard, to parks dotting the scattered islands and villages on Lake Champlain. Waterfront locations bring every sensation: glamour, the restfulness of nature, and – getting practical here – a place for the wedding party, family, and guests to play. Waterfront inns and resorts have all the resources you need to lodge guests, hold a ceremony, and host a party suited to the occasion, whether that requires a gala ballroom near the ocean or a rustic lodge or flower-decked gazebo next to a mountain lake. Experts stand by to offer advice and services for transportation, catering, and offering your guests an unforgettable experience.
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Watch Hill, RI
Featured listing: Ocean House Resort
1 Bluff AvenueSpectacular seaside venues will make your waterfront wedding picturesque and memorable
Set on 13 perfectly landscaped oceanfront acres, the Ocean House is an exceptional location for your waterfront wedding. Have your ceremony on the South Lawn overlooking the ocean, then move to the sophisticated Seaside Terrace and Ballroom for your reception. Or, exchange your vows under a floral arbor on the white sand of a private beach before dancing into the evening in a luminous tent on the East Lawn. Arrange a white tent on the beach for a small rehearsal dinner under the stars. Indoors, the Seaside Ballroom has floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace with sea views. An expert culinary and event staff will help you customize the menus, decorations and every other detail of your idyllic wedding by the sea. Ocean House was recently named to Forbes Magazine's list of "Most Luxurious Hotels & Spas", and is one of the top 100 hotels in the world among Travel + Leisure readers.
Visit our sister property, Weekapaug Inn.
Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn have once again earned Five-Star recognition from the esteemed Forbes Travel Guide for 2026, and have been voted among the top hotels in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.
Old Saybrook, CT
Featured listing: Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
Two Bridge Street 860-395-2000Where the sound meets the river, this resort specializes in spectacular waterfront weddings
It would be hard to imagine a more breathtaking backdrop than the picturesque shores of Old Saybrook, where Long Island Sound meets the Connecticut River, and the Saybrook Point Resort & Marina takes full advantage of the scenery when it comes to weddings. Whether you want an intimate exchange of vows on a terrace overlooking the marina at sunset or a formal ceremony in the elegant Lighthouse Gallery, with expansive windows, you are guaranteed a gorgeous waterfront affair. Experienced wedding professionals will bring your one-of-a-kind vision to life, and award-winning chefs will create the perfect farm-to-reception-table menu. Overnight guests will appreciate the water views from their spacious room or suite and resort amenities, including an on-site spa, indoor and year-round heated outdoor pools.
Named "One of the 15 most beautiful resorts in the US" by TripsToDiscover.com!
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina has been voted one of the Top 24 Hotels in the Northeast in the 2025 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.
Chittenden, VT
Mountain Top Resort
195 Mountain Top Road 802-483-2311Get married on a private beach in quiet cove, celebrate in a lakeside pavilion
Does your idea of a waterfront wedding mean a ceremony steps from the water or perhaps a reception in a venue with a water view? You can have both at the Mountain Top Resort! Exchange your vows on the golden sands of a private beach on a crystal-clear lake Then adjourn to the Lakefront Beach Pavilion for your reception. This lovely venue is just yards from the beach, on a manicured lawn, with wood flooring, a vaulted ceiling, a fire pit, patio and deck. Other resort venues also have water views, including the rustic-luxe barn, terrace and meadow knoll. The resort offers an experienced wedding coordinator, a floral and design specialist and an on-site spa and salon for day-of hair and makeup.
Laconia, NH
Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee
76 Lake Street 603-524-5210Dreaming of a wedding by the water? This resort can make that a spectacular reality.
A wonderful wedding by the water: If that’s been your dream, let the staff and wedding coordinators at Margate on Winnipesaukee turn it into a reality for you and your guests. Exchange your vows right on the private sandy beach of lovely Paugus Bay, or in a beautiful Lake Pavilion at water’s edge. Have your catered reception under a tent on the landscaped West Lawn, in the Mariah Room with a granite bar, fieldstone fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out on the lake, or in the mirrored Main Ballroom, with room for dancing for up to 300 people. End your day with a fireworks show over the water or a bonfire on the beach (s’mores are up to you!).
Plymouth, MA
Hotel 1620 at Plymouth Harbor
180 Water Street 508-747-4900Waterfront wedding begins with the exchange of vows outdoors, the ocean in the background
At the Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor, your waterfront wedding begins when you say your “I do’s” in a charming outdoor venue with the Atlantic Ocean as a dramatic backdrop. Adjourn to the hotel’s Regency Ballroom for your grand reception for up to 250 people or to the more intimate Atlantic Room, with floor-to-ceiling windows, where up to 80 guests can dine on creative cuisine and dance into the night. The hotel’s professional planning and catering staffs will see to every detail, including block room reservations and suggested vendors for flowers, photography, entertainment and other services. The hotel, across the street from Cape Cod Bay, and featuring a contemporary coastal ambiance, is also the ideal location for rehearsal dinners, pre-wedding cocktail receptions and post-wedding day brunches.
Warwick, RI
Visit Warwick, RI
3275 Post RoadSeveral scenic sites for waterfront weddings, from mansions to lush lawns and ballrooms
Are you dreaming of a wedding by the water? Warwick, RI has several picturesque places for wedding couples to consider! There’s the Aldrich Mansion, a French chateau set on 70 acres overlooking Narragansett Bay. Or Harbor Lights Marina, where you can say your “I do’s” under an arch as sailboats pass by in the distance. The Warwick Country Club boasts panoramic views of the bay and can host up to 250 guests. Chelo’s Waterfront Catering Services, on scenic Greenwich Bay, offers a lush lawn area as well as two waterview rooms, ideal for your reception. Several area hotels have every amenity and accommodation, from ballrooms to more intimate gathering-places, for weddings of all sizes and for every season of the year.
South Casco, ME
Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake
30 Migis Lodge Road 207-655-4524Waterfront weddings are as pretty as a picture at this scenic resort by the lake
A sparkling lake, mountains in the distance, the scent of pine drifting through the air: Weddings are as pretty as a picture at Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake. Have your waterfront ceremony on a beach, under the pines, on a dock. You might even arrive for your ceremony in the resort’s classic 1947 Chris-Craft Cruiser! After you’ve exchanged your “I do’s,” enjoy cocktails on the lawn terrace, then dine and dance at your reception, for up to 200 guests, in the rustic-luxe Main Lodge. End your big day with a bonfire on the terrace. Staff will attend to all the details, and culinary options range from plated dinners to buffets and family-style meals. Overnight guests will stay in in the Main Lodge and private cottages, with lake views and fireplaces.
Westerly, RI
Weekapaug Inn
25 Spray Rock Road 877-394-8902Where Love Meets the Horizon
Overlooking one of Rhode Island’s signature salt lagoons, Quonochontaug Pond, and the Atlantic Ocean just beyond, Weekapaug Inn offers up a strikingly beautiful, waterfront location for any wedding ceremony or event. Plan your events outdoors on the Inn’s lawn with (or without!) a tent, or enjoy the waterfront views from inside the brand new Meeting House, which boasts a dramatic fireplace, state-of-the-art technology, and stunning floor-to-ceiling windows that face the Pond and the ocean. With its wood-burning firepit, the outdoor Restaurant Terrace & Amphitheater overlooks the Pond and is the perfect location for a lobster boil or roasting s’mores. Weekapaug Inn can accommodate celebrations with up to 250 guests, and each couple is provided with a professional wedding planner to help you throughout the entire planning process.
Visit our sister property, Ocean House Resort.
Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn have once again earned Five-Star recognition from the esteemed Forbes Travel Guide for 2026, and have been voted among the top hotels in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.
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