Waypoint Event Center

Hotel in New Bedford, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $11k–$20k est. total for 110 guests
• Capacity: up to 110 guests
• Minimum: 50 guests
• Services: Dinner
• Address: 185 MacArthur Drive

Situated across the street from the historic New Bedford Harbor, the Waypoint Event Center at 185 MacArthur Drive is housed in a refurbished whaling-era building dating to the 1830s. The venue provides 3,000 square feet of function space, highlighted by the Sea Loft, which features cathedral ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and original stone walls. Additional spaces include an outdoor patio with a fountain, the Vineyard Room, and the adjoining Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, which offers on-site guest accommodations. The center seats up to 110 guests for a seated reception, with packages including floor-length linens, colored napkins, house centerpieces, and a coffee and tea station. Catering menus feature plated dinners, buffet options, and all-inclusive packages with stationary and passed hors d'oeuvres, salad, main entrées, dessert, and a champagne toast.

Food

Offers plated dinners, buffet options, and all-inclusive packages featuring stationary and passed hors d'oeuvres, salad, main entrées, and dessert.

Packages

• Wedding Dinner Packages: $30-$82 — Based on package selection (plated dinners $30-$55, buffets $39-$53, or all-inclusive packages $68-$82)
  Includes: Floor-length linens, Colored napkins, House centerpieces, Coffee & tea station

Taxes and fees

• House Fee: 20%
• Bar Service Fee: $125
• Buffet Setup Fee: $100
• Venue Rental Fee: $1,500

Good to know

• Pricing is updated annually in January; events are subject to the menu rates of the wedding year.
• A 20% House Fee and MA State/Local Meals Tax are added to all food, liquor, and potentially rental fees.
• The 20% House Fee is utilized to cover operating expenses and does not represent a tip or service charge for employees.
• Minimum of 50 guests required for All-Inclusive and Buffet packages (40 guests for standard buffets; $100 setup fee if under 50).
• Open bars do not include shots and are not allowed to run without a $125 bar service fee.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at Waypoint Event Center cost?

Based on Waypoint Event Center's published pricing, a dinner reception for 110 guests (110 is its listed limit) comes to about $10,500–$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 Waypoint Event Center hold?

Waypoint Event Center can host up to 110 guests seated. It has a minimum of 50 guests.

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