The Oceanview of Nahant
Waterfront / Marina in Nahant, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $18k–$42k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 150 guests
- Minimum: 75 guests
- Services: Brunch, Dinner
- Address: Zero Willow Road
Located at Zero Willow Road along 720 feet of coastal oceanfront, The Oceanview of Nahant overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and the adjacent Kelley Greens Golf Course. Outdoor ceremonies take place either at the Beach Stone Terrace—which features reclaimed wooden doors and sail cloth drapes—or inside a seasonal, heated Tent on the Terrace styled with wooden benches and chandeliers. For indoor receptions, the Grand Ballroom houses floor-to-ceiling windows, gleaming herringbone floors, a gas fireplace, and custom rod-iron entrance doors with frosted glass portholes. The adjacent cocktail lounge features a bar with a fish-scale tile front, a custom nautical map ceiling with blue LED lighting, and a hidden Arcade Alcove containing wall-mounted board games and classic multi-game arcade systems. On-site amenities include a private VIP suite with personalized locker spaces and an oversized vanity mirror, and the venue accommodates up to 150 seated guests or 220 standing.
Food
Packages include passed hors d'oeuvres, plated dinner with choice of entrées, or station-style dinner. Brunch and Clambake menus are also available. Optional upgrades include additional passed hors d'oeuvres, stationary displays (Artisan Cheese, Antipasto, Shrimp Boat, Raw Bar), various food stations (Grilled Cheese, Street Taco, Flatbread, Mini Breakfast Sandwich), soup, and pasta courses. Late-night dessert and savory stations are offered.
Packages
- Brunch: $55-$82 — Based on menu choice (Brunch Menu from 2024 or Daytime Celebrations Brunch/Clambake from 2026)
Includes: Welcome hour with fruit, crudite, cheese, crackers, coffee, tea, juice, Garden salad, Choice of quiche or frittata, Home fries, Choice of French toast or cinnamon rolls, Choice of ham or sausage links, Choice of chicken or haddock, Choice of ziti or pasta with garlic, oil & broccoli - Dinner: $80-$119 — Base entrée price; upper end reflects typical first course and station additions
Includes: Focaccia bread and butter, Choice of 1 salad, Choice of 2 entrées plus a vegetarian option (plated), 1 starch and 1 vegetable (plated), Coffee/tea service, Salad station with 2 choices (station style), Choice of any 3 main food stations (station style) - All Inclusive Package: $168
Includes: House candle-lit centerpieces, Choice of 3 butler passed hors d’oeuvres, Artisan cheese and crudité board, 1 hour beer, wine, soda, juice, mineral water during cocktail hour, Interactive Disc Jockey (4-hour performance), Classic photo booth with print outs, Cocktail hour music, Dinner with 1 carafe of house white/red wine per table
Taxes and fees
- Massachusetts Sales Tax: 6.25%
- Local Tax: 0.75%
- House/Admin Fee: 21%
- Chef Attendant Fee (Carving Stations): $100
- Room Fee (Brunch): $500
- Glamour Package Additional Hour: $250
- Late Attendant Fee (Late Night Stations): $100
- Bartender Fee (Consumption/Cash Bar): $250
- Additional Tables: $135
- Umbrella Insurance (Initial Booking): $100
- Umbrella Insurance (After Final Meeting): $175
- Umbrella Insurance (Within 24-48 hours): $250
Good to know
- No event bookings during January and February.
- Saturday and Sunday afternoon weddings in tent season are only available for March and April dates.
- All events must conclude by 1:00am (12:00am on Sundays).
- Guest minimums apply based on day and time of event booked (see venue fees table).
- 10% discount on plated entrées only for Mon-Wed and military (tent/off-season).
- Surcharges apply on specific holidays.
- Grand Ballroom ceremony is complimentary during December tent & winter dates.
- All-Inclusive package items cannot be substituted, and no credit is given if an item is not used.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at The Oceanview of Nahant cost?
Based on The Oceanview of Nahant's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $18,000–$41,500 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.
How many guests can The Oceanview of Nahant hold?
The Oceanview of Nahant can host up to 150 guests seated, or 220 for a standing reception. It has a minimum of 75 guests.
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