Rachel’s Lakeside
Banquet Hall / Ballroom in Dartmouth, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $10k–$20k est. total for 120 guests
- Minimum: 50 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: 950 State Road
Acquired by Lafrance Hospitality in 2002, Rachel’s Lakeside is a banquet hall venue located at 950 State Road in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, along the shores of Lake Noquochoke. The landscaped outdoor grounds feature a white gazebo overlooking the water for ceremonies. Indoors, the facility houses three European-themed spaces: the Mediterranean Room for small gatherings, the Venetian Room with its own bar and dance floor, and the Bellagio Room, which serves as the largest event space. Custom catering options include buffet selections, butlered or stationary hors d'oeuvres, and plated dinners with a choice of two entrées, such as Chicken Marsala, New Bedford Scrod, or Baked Fish a Portuguesa. Standard packages include mixed field greens with zinfandel vinaigrette or Caesar salad, vegetable du jour, garlic smashed potatoes, a host-supplied cake station with fresh berries or ice cream pie, and a coffee station.
Food
Offers butlered hors d'oeuvres ($3-$4/piece or packages $18-$28/pp), stationary hors d'oeuvres ($8-$15/pp), plated dinners with choice of entrée, and three buffet options. Host-supplied cake station and coffee station are included with most meals. Late night snack stations are available starting at $6-$10/pp.
Packages
- Dinner (Served Entrées): $29-$80 — Base entrée price; upper end reflects typical first course and station additions
Includes: Choice of two entrées, Mixed field greens with zinfandel vinaigrette or Caesar salad, Vegetable du jour and garlic smashed potato, Host supplied cake station with fresh berries or ice cream pie, Coffee station - Dinner (Classic Buffets): $40-$52 — based on buffet selection (Noquochoke, Lakeside, Grande)
Includes: Mixed Field Greens, Seasonal Vegetable, Garlic Smashed Potatoes, New Bedford Scrod or Baked Fish a Portuguesa, Chicken Marsala, Steak Tips over rice, Host Supplied Cake Station with Seasonal Berries or Fresh Baked Cookies & Brownies, Warm Rolls & Butter - Dinner (All Inclusive Wedding Packages): $68-$99 — based on package tier (Lake Cuomo, Riviera, Monte Carlo)
Includes: Champagne Toast, White or Ivory Floor Length Linens, Hurricane Globes and Colored Napkins, Assorted Deluxe Cheese & Crackers, Grilled Bruschetta, Mac & Cheese Bites, Coconut Chicken, Mixed Field Greens Salad with Zinfandel Vinaigrette
Taxes and fees
- MA and local meals tax: Varies
- House Fee: 20%
- Buffet Set-up Fee: $75
- Decor Storage Fee: $250
- Bar Set-up Fee: $100
- Host Supplied Cake Service Fee: $3
- Mediterranean Room Fee: $500
- Venetian Room Fee: $750
- Bellagio/Upper Deck Room Fee: $1,500
- Exclusive Use of Rachel’s Room Fee: $3,000
- Bellagio Wedding Tuscan Suite Rental: $750
Good to know
- Prices are reviewed annually in January and are subject to change.
- Guaranteed guest count policy: pay for the guaranteed number of guests or the actual number present, whichever is greater.
- No bulk food is allowed to leave premises by patrons.
- MA State Liquor Laws prohibit liquor being brought onto or removed from the premises for distribution.
- Open bars do not include shots and are not allowed.
- Open flame centerpieces, confetti, rice, or birdseed are prohibited.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Rachel’s Lakeside cost?
Based on Rachel’s Lakeside's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $10,500–$19,500 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.
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