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Stunning Wedding Ceremonies Overlooking Nantucket Bay at The Wauwinet

Weddings

The Quintessential Nantucket Wedding Experience

Nestled along the northeast end of the island, between the ocean and bay, The Wauwinet is an iconic luxury resort for a Nantucket wedding. We offer beautiful waterfront venues, award-winning catering, and the coastal charm of our historic waterfront hotel.
  • Sunset Moments Captured at The Wauwinet’s Serene Shoreline

    The Ultimate Elopement

    Weddings are magical on Nantucket, regardless of the size of the guest list. Escape and enjoy the freedom of eloping to one of the most romantic places on the island.  Our elopement package includes a two night stay, private ceremony on the bayside beach or Zen Deck, breakfast each morning and more. Our event's team will assist with recommending talented on-island vendors including Justice of the Peace, musicians and photographers to ensure your day is perfect. 

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  • Intimate Wedding Celebrations in a Picturesque Nantucket Setting

    TOPPER’S DECK

    Celebrate on the TOPPER'S Deck overlooking scenic Nantucket Bay. Enjoy a waterfront wedding reception and dinner banquet on the awning-covered outdoor deck. This casual open-air setting can be transformed into an elegant ambiance with the Nantucket coast as your backdrop.

    • 45 people for seated affairs
    • 80 for cocktail receptions
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  • Private Dining Room at Topper’s for Exclusive Wedding Receptions

    Topper's Private Dining Room

    Host a wedding rehearsal dinner for up to 24 guests at TOPPER'S. Our private dining room offers an intimate and relaxed ambiance on Nantucket Bay. Enjoy fresh native seafood, New England fare, and outstanding wines as you celebrate with friends and family.
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  • A Beautiful Bayview Lawn for Your Dream Nantucket Wedding

    Bayview Lawn

    Walk down the aisle surrounded by the beautiful Nantucket coast. Our sprawling oceanfront lawn is a spectacular outdoor venue for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and festivities. Celebrate under a white tent with the ocean as your dramatic backdrop.
    START PLANNING Bayview Lawn
    • Sunset Moments Captured at The Wauwinet’s Serene Shoreline

      The Ultimate Elopement

      Weddings are magical on Nantucket, regardless of the size of the guest list. Escape and enjoy the freedom of eloping to one of the most romantic places on the island.  Our elopement package includes a two night stay, private ceremony on the bayside beach or Zen Deck, breakfast each morning and more. Our event's team will assist with recommending talented on-island vendors including Justice of the Peace, musicians and photographers to ensure your day is perfect. 

      Learn More about The Ultimate Elopement
    • Intimate Wedding Celebrations in a Picturesque Nantucket Setting

      TOPPER’S DECK

      Celebrate on the TOPPER'S Deck overlooking scenic Nantucket Bay. Enjoy a waterfront wedding reception and dinner banquet on the awning-covered outdoor deck. This casual open-air setting can be transformed into an elegant ambiance with the Nantucket coast as your backdrop.

      • 45 people for seated affairs
      • 80 for cocktail receptions
      START PLANNING TOPPER’S DECK Catering Menu about TOPPER’S DECK
    • Private Dining Room at Topper’s for Exclusive Wedding Receptions

      Topper's Private Dining Room

      Host a wedding rehearsal dinner for up to 24 guests at TOPPER'S. Our private dining room offers an intimate and relaxed ambiance on Nantucket Bay. Enjoy fresh native seafood, New England fare, and outstanding wines as you celebrate with friends and family.
      START PLANNING Topper's Private Dining Room
    • A Beautiful Bayview Lawn for Your Dream Nantucket Wedding

      Bayview Lawn

      Walk down the aisle surrounded by the beautiful Nantucket coast. Our sprawling oceanfront lawn is a spectacular outdoor venue for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and festivities. Celebrate under a white tent with the ocean as your dramatic backdrop.
      START PLANNING Bayview Lawn
      Extraordinary Weddings with Ocean Views at The Wauwinet

      Extraordinary Weddings

      • Wedding Services
      • Recent Accolades
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      Discover The Wauwinet’s Rich History and Timeless Elegance

      Start your new life in front of you with the ocean behind you.

      Every great love has a storybook ending. But few have a beginning as breathtaking as this. Host your wedding at what can become your own private hotel on the shores of Nantucket.

      The historic Wauwinet can be rented in its entirety for up to 200 people for the ultimate Nantucket wedding, including a beachfront ceremony with breathtaking views and spectacular sunsets. Tents can be erected on our oceanfront lawn for that picture perfect setting. Elevate your wedding celebrations with New England cuisine prepared by our 5-diamond, award-winning restaurant, TOPPER'S.

      You can reserve The Wauwinet for multiple days and create a weekend of events, from a beach clambake on opening night, to your wedding ceremony and reception the following day, to the farewell brunch on the deck. Experience the romance and charm of The Wauwinet, your own private retreat for your love story.

      Wedding photography by rebecca love photography

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      Plan Your Wedding

      Let's start planning the wedding of your dreams in Nantucket. Please fill out this form and tell us about your celebration. A team member will be in touch to help create the perfect event at The Wauwinet.

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