About this vendor
Onset Bay Center is a waterfront wedding venue nestled on the beaches of East Wareham, MA. Invite your loved ones to this gorgeous natural setting on the shores of Onset Bay, overflowing with charm and breathtaking views. It offers versatile event spaces for each milestone of your big day, including a ceremony spot on the sparkling sands and a contemporary ballroom.
At the heart of this venue is the McFadden Center Hall, which hosts celebrations with up to 125 guests. It's located on the second floor of the Onset Bay Center and has its own entrance with a wheelchair-accessible ramp. You and your loved ones can marvel at panoramic views of the bay through floor-to-ceiling windows, which flood the space with natural light. The hall's gorgeous timber ceiling, plush carpeting, and neutral aesthetic create a cozy yet elegant atmosphere. Whether you envision a relaxed cocktail hour or formal reception, you'll find everything you need for entertaining. There's an adjacent kitchen for your chosen caterer as well as speakers, a projector, tables, and chairs. included in cost
Upon booking your event at Onset Bay Center, their staff will walk you through their process, ensuring you have everything you need. You'll also have total flexibility while choosing suppliers, as they permit outside caterers, bar services, florists, and much more. Their packages include access to a full catering kitchen alongside various rental items. You'll have the support of their staff throughout your day, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Best of all, the venue is run by a local nonprofit, which directs your fee back into the community for high-quality family programming.
Amenities + details
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Settings
- Ballroom
- Beach
- Waterfront
Reviews
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5
out of 5.01 reviews
From first contact to the day of the wedding, Angie at Onset Bay Center was an absolute pleasure to work with! She was constantly helpful, knowledgeable, professional, and kind thr...
oughout the entire process of settling on costs, answering my never-ending questions, accommodating my many requests to come in with various family/friends/vendors to work out logistics, as well as providing the equipment we needed to work on said logistics. And, even though we ended up not needing the space on the day (it was our Plan B location directly across the street from our original ceremony location), she even let our day-of coordinator (Brianna Rose Events) borrow their ladder to get our decor in place across the street! Angie worked with the town to get us answers on guest parking in the marina lot next door so we didn't have to play phone tag with them. She really was so much more helpful than I think she knew.
The space is also really lovely! By the time we would have used it, it had gotten a fresh coat of paint inside as well as brand new wood floors. The view and natural lighting in early spring is exquisite, even on a rainy day (there were a few rainy/cloudy planning days spent there, and we never once thought to turn on any more lights than the basic runners overhead.)
Finally, I'd like to add that this location is a great way to support the local community, as the funds for events go into activities and education for young and old as well as maintenance of the local ecology. You really can't go wrong booking this place (even as a Plan B location!)
Contact
186 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA
Onset Bay Center