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Merrill's on the Waterfront

Spectacular harbor-front views for a perfect day!
5 out of 5 stars and 10 reviews
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New Bedford, MA
Holds ceremonies and receptions
5.0
Verified reviews from real couples
We recently were married at Merrill's this April 2026. From the moment I inquired about availability of the space I was met with professionalism, quick responses and clear communication. The coordinator, Victoria, was organized. She quickly and accurately gave me all the information I needed. We met several times prior to the wedding to make decisions and ensure the wedding went smoothly. It is clear this venue is experienced with all events. We had a beautiful Sunday wedding ceremony on site followed by a reception. The staff was kind and eager to ensure we had an amazing night. My guests raved about the space and LOVED all the food and drinks. I would recommend Victoria and Merrill's to anyone looking for a classy, intimate, beautiful venue. 
Zoe S.
5.0
Our wedding/reception at Merrill's on the Waterfront were perfect; everything came together beautifully and ran so smoothly. Victoria was truly great to work with from start to finish. During the planning stage, she answered every question thoroughly and professionally (no matter how many times I and various family members asked and re-asked!) and was quick to respond every time I reached out. The tasting and final details meeting made me feel confident that all the details were being carefully considered and accounted for. For the wedding itself, Victoria kept all the many moving pieces in order and included so many little details that made everything feel extra special. The whole team worked together so nicely and I am amazed that everything ran exactly according to schedule! Merrill's was stunning. We did a full buy out and each room/space in the venue was carefully arranged. Things my guests are still talking about include how nicely the venue was set up and the food. I agree, the food was excellent! Special shoutout to the bacon wrapped scallops, the chowder/clam cake, and the stuffed chicken. TLDR: Merrill's is wonderful. Perfect day, no notes :)
Steph J.
5.0

About this venue

Located in historic Downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts, Merrill's on the Waterfront is the ideal location to host your wedding. Boasting harbor views and a front row seat of the city’s commercial fishing industry allows for a unique and truly special atmosphere for any event. While we specialize in smaller, personal, and intimate events, we have the capacity to accommodate larger events up to 175 guests! With both buffet and plated menu options, the possibility are endless. Contact the sales team to today, we are eager to hear all about your wedding plans!
71+ years in business
Speaks English
Large team (21+ members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Beach
Waterfront
Historic Venue
Loft
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Service Staff
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Meet the team
  • Vendor
    Victoria Pedro
    Sales & Functions Coordinator
    With a true passion for the event industry, Victoria specializes in bringing your unique vision to life. Her goal is to seamlessly transform your ideas into a personalized experience, ensuring your special day is as unforgettable and tailored to you as possible.
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5.0
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10 reviews
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Merrill’s offered professional, responsive planning and an organized coordinator who kept the day running smoothly. The venue is beautiful and versatile with plenty of spaces for guests, and the food and drinks were repeatedly praised. Staff went above and beyond—even recovering lost photos—making it highly recommended.
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AvatarZ
5/20/2026
We recently were married at Merrill's this April 2026. From the moment I inquired about availability of the space I was met with professionalism, quick responses and clear communic...
ation. The coordinator, Victoria, was organized. She quickly and accurately gave me all the information I needed. We met several times prior to the wedding to make decisions and ensure the wedding went smoothly. It is clear this venue is experienced with all events. We had a beautiful Sunday wedding ceremony on site followed by a reception. The staff was kind and eager to ensure we had an amazing night. My guests raved about the space and LOVED all the food and drinks. I would recommend Victoria and Merrill's to anyone looking for a classy, intimate, beautiful venue. 
Response from Merrill's on the Waterfront on 05/20/2026
Hi Zoe, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly an honor to be part of your sp...
ecial day! I’m so glad to hear everything felt smooth from planning through the big day, and that you and your guests enjoyed the space, food, and service. Wishing you both all the best as you start this next chapter together! Best, Victoria Pedro Sales & Functions Coordinator
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4/09/2026
Our wedding/reception at Merrill's on the Waterfront were perfect; everything came together beautifully and ran so smoothly. Victoria was truly great to work with from start to fin...
ish. During the planning stage, she answered every question thoroughly and professionally (no matter how many times I and various family members asked and re-asked!) and was quick to respond every time I reached out. The tasting and final details meeting made me feel confident that all the details were being carefully considered and accounted for. For the wedding itself, Victoria kept all the many moving pieces in order and included so many little details that made everything feel extra special. The whole team worked together so nicely and I am amazed that everything ran exactly according to schedule! Merrill's was stunning. We did a full buy out and each room/space in the venue was carefully arranged. Things my guests are still talking about include how nicely the venue was set up and the food. I agree, the food was excellent! Special shoutout to the bacon wrapped scallops, the chowder/clam cake, and the stuffed chicken. TLDR: Merrill's is wonderful. Perfect day, no notes :)
Response from Merrill's on the Waterfront on 05/20/2026
Hi Steph, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure working with you...
and your family throughout the planning process. On behalf of the whole team at Merrill's on the Waterfront, we really appreciate you choosing us for such an important day, and we’re thrilled we could help make it a memorable one! Best, Victoria Pedro Sales & Functions Cooridnator
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12/09/2025
Victoria and her team gave my husband and I the most perfect wedding this weekend! Every detail was amazing! Everything turned out exactly as I had imagined. The food was outstandi...
ng and served in a timely fashion. With filet mignons perfectly cooked and everything served nice and hot we were extremely impressed! We can't thank the Merrill's team enough for their service! 10/10 highly recommend!
Response from Merrill's on the Waterfront on 12/09/2025
Hi Mackenzie, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure working with ...
you both, and I’m so happy to hear your day turned out exactly as you envisioned. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness. Thank you again for choosing Merrill’s and for the wonderful recommendation! 💛 Best, Victoria Pedro Sales & Functions Coordinator
AvatarJ
11/03/2025
We are so grateful for the team at Merrill’s for everything they did to make our wedding celebration special. Everything looked perfect, and the food and service was amazing. Our g...
uests were very happy and kept complimenting the food and the signature drink. It was such a pleasure to work with Victoria throughout this whole process. It was easy to work with her and the communication was always quick and easy. 
Response from Merrill's on the Waterfront on 11/04/2025
Hi Jesse, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure working with you ...
and being part of your special day. I’m so glad everything came together beautiful, I'm wishing you and Aime a lifetime of love and happiness! Best, Victoria Pedro Sales & Functions Coordinator
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8/22/2024
This venue was exactly what we were hoping for! The food and staff were incredible, and the venue offered a comfortable space for a large group of people. Many of our guests commen...
ted on how nice it was to not be "stuck" at their table since there was plenty of standing/seating room by the bar, upstairs with games, outside, and in cocktail hour space, yet you were never far from anything. Merrill's has everything you could possibly need for a wedding. Our coordinator RJ was awesome and made sure everything was perfect. Wish we could do it again! RJ is amazing! A few months after the wedding we ran into a bit of a problem. Our photographer failed to tell us that our photos would be permanently deleted from the gallery after only 90 days, so we had no photos. I reach out to RJ to see if the staff took any pictures of the decorated venue and he sent back several of our professional photos that he saved. Such a life saver! If you're looking for a place that really takes care of you, it's Merrill's and RJ!
Response from Merrill's on the Waterfront on 05/30/2025
Hi Sam, Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. I recently transferr...
ed to Merrill’s and while going through our profile on The Knot, I came across your experience and it truly stood out. I’m so glad to hear the space, staff, and setup made your day exactly what you hoped for. We're especially happy to hear how our team went above and beyond to support you, even after the big day. Wishing you all the best, and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Warmly, Victoria Pedro Sales & Functions Coordinator
AvatarK
11/17/2022
We had our evening wedding shower at Merrill's and it was the best experience ever! From the moment we scouted the venue, to the actual day of the event, it was such an easy and pl...
easant experience. These days, its difficult to find people in the industry who care and are eager to help, we feel so lucky to have found and worked with such an amazing staff! Things were straight forward and organized, responses were prompt, and the staff did everything in their power to execute to provide us a magical event! Shauna was so kind and had excellent attention to detail when we met with her in preparation for the event. Tyler was amazing day of event, he checked in throughout the entire night to make sure we were happy and things were going smooth. The staff working our event were also amazing. Coming from a type-A girl, you should absolutely trust these two! Thank you again Merrill's for providing us the event we always wanted, I will absolutely host events here in the future or recommend to others!
Response from Merrill's on the Waterfront on 05/30/2025
Hi Karissa, Thank you so much for your incredible review! I'm so happy to hear your weddi...
ng shower at Merrill’s was everything you hoped for. It means a lot to know our team, from planning with Shauna to day-of support from Tyler, made the experience smooth, thoughtful, and memorable. We truly appreciate your trust and kind words, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for future celebrations. Warmly, Victoria Pedro Sales & Functions Coordinator
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10/21/2021
Merrill's on the Waterfront was the perfect venue for us! Since this venue is all inclusive it made planning for our day all the way from Chicago that much easier. We chose to buy ...
out the restaurant which is one of the options available to you. We utilized the 2nd floor for our ceremony (handicap accessible with an elevator). Lower bar area and outdoor area for our cocktail hour (2 steps below main floor) and the main floor for a seated dinner and dance floor. All of these spaces can be reserved separately as well. The thing that sold us on Merrill's was how beautiful the space was despite the cold pouring rain outside. The space is open with high ceilings and large windows overlooking the harbor. Not to mention hotel accommodations across the street and the cute downtown area of New Bedford, a 5 minute walk away. And as I mentioned before, handicap accessibility. Merrill's staff were also helpful and accommodating to all of the changes and re-writes that occurred due to the Covid pandemic. As we said, this venue is all inclusive and the food was incredible. It was difficult to make the choices for our menu. We absolutely recommend Merrill's to anyone having a wedding. It’s also just a great place for dinner too!
Response from Merrill's on the Waterfront on 05/30/2025
Hi Emma, , Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! I'm new to the team at M...
errill’s, and reading about your day truly brought a smile to my face. We're so glad the space, food, and staff helped make your wedding special—especially with the challenges of planning from afar and navigating the pandemic. Wishing you both all the best in this next chapter, and we hope to welcome you back to Merrill’s again soon! Warmly, Victoria Pedro Sales & Functions Coordinator
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1/11/2021
Merrills' on the Waterfront was amazing for our December wedding that was planned with such short notice. The food was excellent and Justin was the bartender who was also excellent...
. Krystol was THE BEST, honestly phenomenal! She was so easy to work with, answers e-mails almost immediately and went above and beyond to make our wedding just what we dreamed of.
Response from Merrill's on the Waterfront on 05/30/2025
Hi Chelsea, Thank you so much for your review! I recently joined the team here at Merrill...
’s, and while updating our profile on The Knot, I came across your kind words. I'm so glad to hear your experience with us was a positive one. Knowing that we could play a part in your special day truly means the world to us. All the best, Victoria Pedro Sales & Functions Coordinator
AvatarK
11/22/2020
Merrill's was the absolute perfect venue for our wedding rehearsal dinner! We reserved the upper deck and had it all to ourselves with a personal bartender. The waterfront view w...
as beautiful and peaceful. The rates were extremely competitive, and virtually no minimum charge. We had less than 25 people. So for a smaller group, it's hard to beat this place and the quality was amazing. We worked directly with Krystol and she was incredible. Extremely responsive to emails and phone calls, and catered everything exactly to our specifications. The food was wonderful. Service at the restaurant was amazing. The appetizers never stopped, until the main course was served. We even had a few guests show up late, and they still made them a full course meal for no extra charge. Would highly recommend this restaurant!
Response from Merrill's on the Waterfront on 05/30/2025
Hi Katelyn, Thank you so much for your kind words! I recently joined the team at Merrill’...
s, and while reviewing our profile on The Knot, I came across your wonderful review. I'm thrilled to hear that both the food and our staff made such a great impression. It means a lot to know we helped make your rehearsal dinner so special. Warm regards, Victoria Pedro Sales & Functions Coordinator
AvatarK
10/11/2020
I am beyond blessed to have gotten Krystol from Merrill’s at the waterfront as my wedding coordinator. She made my wedding planning an absolute breeze, even during a pandemic! She ...
was SO helpful, I really can’t say enough of how easy and carefree my night was all thanks to her!
Response from Merrill's on the Waterfront on 05/30/2025
Hi Kelly, Thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm the new Sales & Functions Coordin...
ator here at Merrill’s, and while going through our profile on The Knot, I came across your kind words. I’m so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with us. On behalf of the entire team, I want to wish you a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Warmest regards, Victoria Pedro Sales & Functions Coordinator

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