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Clifford Hall @ Duxbury Bay Maritime School

4.9
(11)

457 Washington St, Duxbury, MA

About This Vendor

South Shore's Waterfront Venue for Weddings

We have an amazing space with breathtaking views overlooking Duxbury Bay. Your ceremony and cocktail hour may be celebrated on the outdoor lawn and patio under the Sperry Tent with your dining and dancing reception in our indoor space with floor to ceiling views of the Bay and an outdoor deck. You may decide to dine indoors and dance outdoors under the tent, or enjoy your wedding outside on the waterfront from beginning to end. The possibilities are endless to customize your most special day.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Dressing Room
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Beach, Waterfront, Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Planning, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff

Clifford Hall @ Duxbury Bay Maritime School Reviews

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Reviewed On 10/24/2021 by Katelyn M
Where do I even begin. Anita, you made one of the most important moments in my life so special and I am eternally grateful. Matt and I love you and are so thankful for all of the thought, time, and effort you out into our magical day.
Reviewed On 2/02/2021 by Amanda T
We had our wedding at DBMS in June 2019. Working with Anita as our day-of coordinator and planner, everything was great. She helped us to bring our vision to life and made sure we had the perfect day. Bonus about this venue: the view of Duxbury...
Bay is absolutely gorgeous, and the back lawn/patio area are perfect for cocktail hour. Our reception was held upstairs, but the upper deck allowed guests to enjoy the summer night and take in the view all day. Definitely recommend DBMS if you're looking for a hidden gem for a venue! *photos by Heather Chick Photography
Reviewed On 1/29/2021 by Briana B
DBMS was a beautiful spot for our wedding! Even on a cloud covered day like we had the view of the harbor from the lawn for cocktail hour and from the reception on the second floor was perfect. Would definitely recommend for brides looking for ...
a water front venue on the south shore! My guest list in addition to a band was a little tight for the space but this venue worked with us to make it all work out. Was so happy with how the day turned out, we had so much fun here!
Reviewed On 9/28/2019 by Emily P
DBMS is such a hidden gem! We are not local to the area but found this venue on The Knot. It was the first and only venue we looked at because we knew the location was perfect. Our guests raved all night about the stunning location. We were c...
oncerned about the flow of the night and fitting our 150 guests comfortably but it exceeded our expectations. There were plenty of options for indoor/outdoor ceremony and reception ideas which allowed us to create our own twist to the day. Anita was so helpful through the planning process answering all of our questions and providing vendors local to the area. On the day of the wedding she was so hands on and helpful, making sure everything was in place and we were enjoying the night with our guests. We are so happy we chose DBMS and it will forever hold a special place in our hearts!
Reviewed On 10/19/2017 by Ashley P
Excellent -- beautiful location - the staff was so helpful and accommodating.
Reviewed On 9/16/2017 by Sarah K
I had my wedding at DBMS this past labor day weekend. I knew from the second I stepped foot on the grounds that I had to have my wedding there. The views of the bay are just absolutely breath taking and make for amazing pictures. Unfortunately ...
the day of my wedding was gross out/grey/raining and we had to have our ceremony in the boat shed. I am still giving the venue a 5/5 for the amount of comments saying how beautiful the place was and how professional the staff was. I personally worked with Chuck to plan my wedding day. He was so amazing at giving me plenty of options for the ceremony due to the weather. He also was very easy to respond to emails and any questions I had. We also had a day of coordinator (I can't remember her name) that was extremely sweet and made sure everything was going smooth. I would highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed On 5/22/2017 by Rebecca W
DBMS is a gorgeous wedding venue, and we had a wonderful time at our wedding. I would definitely suggest having your wedding here, with one caveat (thus the 4 instead of 5 stars). If I had it to do again, I would 100% hire a day-of wedding coor...
dinator for the following reasons. Unfortunately the person who helped us book the venue/was going to be there to help things run smoothly (so we did not hire a coordinator) ended up not being available the day of the wedding, so we ended up with another person who did not know what was going on at all. As a result, the building was not open on time for the vendors to set up as early as they needed to, and the parking lot filled up with cars not from our wedding so that guests (even family who arrived early) had to walk from down the street. Some decorations that I left with a list of where to put them did not end up being put out. The AC shut down halfway through the reception, and people started leaving because it was so hot. There was apparently a bridal suite available, but this had not been the case when we booked. The person who was assigned to our wedding day did not tell us about this room and told us to leave our things in the offices, which were then locked without the person in sight, although she said she would be there. Another issue was that there was some sort of heavy machinery being run next door throughout the entire ceremony. I think that these are issues that a coordinator could have addressed, so I would suggest this venue but please address these issues beforehand! We had the time of our lives, but these issues were still very disappointing.
Reviewed On 10/30/2016 by Lindsey B
DBMS is a hidden gem. It is such a beautiful and different venue. All of our guests were raving about it. We loved that it was right on the water, breathtaking! We got married on site, overlooking the bay...it was amazing. We also loved th...
at there was an outdoor area for cocktail hour and lawn games. The upstairs deck was breathtaking at sunset. It served as a perfect spot for a photo booth and a romantic spot for guests to get some air and enjoy the gorgeous view. The staff at DBMS were great! Friendly, accommodating, and professional. Thank you for making our July wedding perfect!
Reviewed On 10/12/2016 by Janice B
I can't imagine a better site for a wedding reception than Duxbury Bay Maritime School! In the months leading up to my daughter's October 1 wedding, I imagined the harborside beauty of hosting a reception on scenic Duxbury Bay. However, instead...
of sparkling sunshine, our weather was cool, wet and windy. No matter! The management staff at DBMS transformed indoor space with a nautical theme and rescued our rained out cocktail hour. The reception room itself is open and inviting, setting the tone for a seaside gathering that is fun, casual, yet classy. The staff at DBMS is helpful and professional. Five stars all the way!
Reviewed On 7/14/2016 by Kellie K
Seriously the most beautiful venue. It has all the feeling of the cape and islands without the price tag. SO accommodating and we got THE most beautiful day. Love them, and love DBMS.
Reviewed On 6/18/2013 by Brianna K
BEAUTIFUL! We had a perfect wedding reception at DBMS. I highly recommend this gorgeous venue. Cost includes everything. Flowers, caterer, cake, etc are all separate. DBMS cost includes venue and alcohol.

Contact Info for Clifford Hall @ Duxbury Bay Maritime School

457 Washington St, Duxbury, MA(781) 934-7555 ext. 106

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