The Margate Resort
Waterfront / Marina in Laconia, NH. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $10k–$20k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 280 guests
- Minimum: 100 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: 76 Lake Shore Dr
Located at 76 Lake Shore Dr on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee's Paugus Bay, The Margate Resort in Laconia, NH, is a waterfront venue. Event spaces include the outdoor Lakeside Pavilion at the water's edge, the landscaped West Lawn for tented receptions, an indoor grand ballroom, and the Mariah Room, which features floor-to-ceiling windows and a fieldstone fireplace. The resort also offers on-site guest accommodations, a private sandy beach, and indoor and outdoor pools. The venue seats up to 280 guests for a seated reception or holds up to 300 standing, with packages including a choice of buffet or plated dinner service, salad, starch, vegetable sides, freshly baked rolls with butter, and water service. Catering is provided by a choice of contracted caterers who offer menus ranging from casual barbecue buffets to elegant multi-course plated dinners, with options for stationary displays, passed hors d'oeuvres, and custom desserts, though no bar is provided.
Food
Catering is provided by a choice of contracted caterers. Menus range from casual barbecue buffets to elegant multi-course plated dinners, with options for stationary displays, passed hors d'oeuvres, and custom desserts.
Packages
- Dinner: $49.75-$115.00 — Price range reflects options across different contracted caterers (Curt's Caterers and Contigiani's Catering) and service styles (Buffet vs. Plated).
Includes: Choice of buffet or plated dinner service, Salad, starch, and vegetable sides, Freshly baked rolls and butter, Water service
Taxes and fees
- Bar Setup Fee: $150
- Hosted Bar Service Charge: 20%
- NH Sales Tax: 8.5%
Good to know
- No food and beverage minimums apply.
- Catering must be selected through The Margate's contracted caterers (Curt's, Hart's, Great Events, Twelve 31, or Contigiani's).
- Open bars are billed strictly on consumption; no flat-rate unlimited beverage packages are available.
- West Lawn receptions require a tent rental fee ($8,185-$13,173) in addition to the West Lawn venue fee.
- Firm guest count is due 10 days prior to the event and is non-changeable and non-refundable.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at The Margate Resort cost?
Based on The Margate Resort's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $10,000–$20,000 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.
How many guests can The Margate Resort hold?
The Margate Resort can host up to 280 guests seated, or 300 for a standing reception. It has a minimum of 100 guests.
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