The Atlantic Ocean Room at The Elks Bass Rocks

ng, especially when it came to incorporating meaningful aspects of our cultures into the celebration. His support and flexibility made the planning process smooth and stress-free. We couldn’t have picked a better location to say “I do.” Highly recommend!

oughout the process, which can be a daunting task. We luckily had a gorgeous day for our wedding and had our ceremony outside on their lawn. You cannot beat the background of the ocean! All of our friends and guests had such a great time. We definitely recommend the Elks and hope to use them for future events!

stress about anything. They ensured everything went smoothly throughout the whole day.

ughout our planning process is what cemented our decision. Our ceremony was originally planned to be outside, but due to hurricane winds we had to make the decision to move inside two hours before. Kimberley and team quickly adjusted the plan and reorganized the room so our ceremony was just as special as being outside. Kimberley was super attentive over the course of our 11 month planning process - proactively checking in and leveraging her immense knowledge to help guide us throughout what can be a stressful time. Our wedding received rave reviews from all of our guests and we could not have been happier. We would definitely have another event here!

mony in the Atlantic room - it was just as special as being outside! Kimberley did an amazing job throughout the whole time, and was very attentive. She answered all of our questions throughout the whole process. I would definitely have another event here!

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inside while eating and dancing the night away! We also had the fabulous Kimberly Banks as our coordinator and she made sure everything went nice and smoothly and it made us and our guests feel at ease. I highly recommend the Elks, you wont regret it!

s Kimberley the Great in our family now, as she thought of literally everything and any request we had she was sure to make sure it was taken care of. During the wedding, my husband spilled coffee and champagne - a terrible combo to get on a white dress, but Kimberley fixed it as if it never happened. She made sure all of my needs were met and all of my dreams were fulfilled. My day felt truly perfect, and Kimberly is a huge credit to that dream come true.

venue just from having attended weddings there previously and loving the view. Kimberley has always been professional, personable and quick with all communication. She answered any questions I had. The day of, her and her team took care of me like I’ve never seen a venue do. They brought us drinks, always asked if we needed something or anything, ensured we were having fun. Kimberley was with me the moment I stepped off the trolley to the end of the night packing the car. She treated me like a family member throughout the entire process, not just another bride. I would strongly recommend this venue. Between the amazing support I received and how beautiful it was, you can’t go wrong.

he was so personable and professional. She was always there to make me feel better about anything during the planning process. She knows what shes doing and is AMAZING at her job. She truly made my dreams come true on my wedding day. She was there from the arrival to the bridal suite to the end of the night loading up the cars. Anytime I needed her she was attentive and helped with every bit of the process. I can't thank her enough. The Elks is the most beautiful place for a wedding. I would highly recommend her and the Elks for your wedding day!

bsolutely amazing. She knows exactly what she is doing and how to make a wedding go off without any issues. She is 100% there for the bride and groom and made sure we were always happy. I was nervous about a lot on my wedding day but Kimberly was always there to make me feel better. The venue is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. It is located directly across from the ocean and has the best view. I would recommend this venue to everyone. It was affordable and absolutely made our wedding the best it could have been.

s !! It is so clear they are professionals and know what they are doing. The venue is so beautiful and we had the best day of our lives. Our guests also could not believe the incredible stunning views!

ntry in terms of beauty. There were gorgeous views from the Atlantic Ocean Room and our ceremony was held on the front lawn with the open ocean as the backdrop. I can’t say enough about the Director of Events and Wedding Coordinator at the Elks, Kimberly Banks and Kelly Smith. They made sure every detail was perfect and that everyone was in the right spot at the right time. I thought we would be setting up our own signage and other items in the hall. They took care of all of it so I could just enjoy the day. The Elks has two really nice hotels next door to the venue and there are plenty of other places to stay in the area, both hotels and Airbnbs. Our guests from out of town enjoyed spending time in Gloucester and Rockport and all commented on the beauty of the area. A nice feature of the Elks was the bridal suite, which we had access to from 9am that day for hair and make up. It was the perfect room for my bridesmaids and I to get ready in, equipped with a small refrigerator and private bathroom. All in all, I couldn’t have asked for a better venue or day. I have to also mention the vendors I used, all of which were phenomenal. Vinwood Catering out of Ipswich, MA provided food. I was told it was the best wedding food people had ever had. I used Audrey’s Flower Shop in Gloucester for our flowers and they were gorgeous and reasonably priced. Our DJ and Photography team, Curtis Knight Entertainment did an amazing job serving as both our DJ, MC and photographer. He had a slideshow running in real time as photos were captured from the day. Topsfield Bake Shop provided our cutting cake and cupcake tree and both were great. All in all it was the perfect day - better than I ever could have imagined! :)

and vision, was professional and receptive. She took my vision and EXCEEDED all of my expectations. I was in awe when I saw the room and how she was able to create exactly what I had hoped for in my mind. Kim made me feel like my wedding was the only one of the year, when I know that they had many all weekend. The view for our ceremony and reception was unmatched and the convenience of having a beautiful hotel right next door was perfect. I never even considered another venue following our first visit and I am so beyond happy with our choice. I cannot recommend them enough!

photo/video crew had a lot of fun. We took our wedding party photos on the rocks with the ocean and crashing waves in the background. Our guests loved the venue and we got numerous compliments about how lovely it was; inside and out. Inside the reception hall, there are large windows stretching across the front that give pristine views of the ocean front. Kimberley is the on-site events coordinator and she is absolutely amazing. Kimberley has a lot of experience doing what she does and to have her be part of our team was a great asset. I didn’t have to worry about the reception at all…I knew it would be nothing short of fantastic because Kimberley would have everything taken care of; and she did! She communicates with you and asks follow-up questions to make sure everything is set-up and ready to go before the event. And what’s equally as important is her professionalism, personability, kindness, and great sense of humor. We had so much fun working with Kimberley and she really did make the venue portion of things stress-free, enjoyable, and memorable. When my husband and I arrived in the limo, I was hot and feeling a little nauseated. Kimberley picked up on this immediately and brought me inside to cool off and got me a cold water. She cares about people on a personal level; with great heart. Thank you Kimberley for everything you did to help make wedding day celebration so special! We 100% highly recommend this venue. If we could give more than 5 stars I would.

ized, punctual and a pleasure to work with. She worked extremely well with the vendors too! The venue was perfect with a beautiful ocean view at every angle. The waitstaff and bartender were so friendly and on top of everything. Thank you for making our wedding absolutely perfect! Love, Mr. and Mrs. McCormick.

ic and was off the pump for the day so every time we needed her insulin the event coordinator was there to help. I would advise any bride that would like an ocean wedding please book here.

ion, and we could not be happier with how it turned out. Kimberley Banks, the on site coordinator, is nothing short of fabulous. She is helpful, incredibly organized, and experienced. Kim went above and beyond to make sure we, along with our families, were happy and taken care of throughout the planning process, but especially during the rehearsal and wedding itself. We highly recommend this venue and Kim!

can’t beat that view. So beautiful for our wedding day! I highly recommend this venue!

is a pro in the wedding industry! She spoke about all the little details and had so many awesome suggestions. During one of our visits with Kimberly, she made us a detailed floor plan and wedding timeline that was so awesome to have! It was so easy and convenient to forward it to all of our other vendors so everyone was on the same page. Aside from her attention to detail, Kimberly made me feel SO COMFORTABLE! She was like a wedding mama you need when you’re feeling nervous! She made sure I was feeling good and comfortable at all times. She helped me with so much and I’m so thankful I had her by my side that day. Vinwood Catering is from one of their preselected lists of caterers to chose from. We absolutely loved working with Gary and his team. Everyone LOVED the food!

eous and made for the perfect backdrop for our outside ceremony. The inside of the venue was so beautiful, and my vision had completely come to life. Kimberly made the entire process so seamless and was always quick to respond to an email no matter the time. On the day of, she executed everything perfectly, ensuring everything went off without a hitch. We couldn't have asked for a better day - from the venue, to the food, and even the beautiful bridal suite we gathered in prior to the ceremony - it was all perfection.

across The Elks at Bass Rocks and booked it as soon as we saw it. Even though it was February and pouring rain, we just knew it was perfect. Then, of course, the world ended for a little bit, and we didn't really worry too much about wedding planning until I realized, OMG I should worry about wedding planning. That's when I met Kim. She responded to my many emails almost immediately and put me at ease while simultaneously letting me know what I had to get done, when, and how.   When we visited the Elks again, just before our wedding, it was another gloomy day but the room and the view was still absolutely gorgeous. We met Kim and got right down to business. She made us feel right at home, answered any and all of our questions and made sure we had dotted every I and crossed every t. I am an incredibly anxious person, never mind planning a wedding and after our very first meeting I just knew I was in good hands for one of the biggest days of our lives.  BOY did she NOT disappoint. Kim was by my side either literally, or via phone nearly all weekend. No matter how silly it seemed, or how many times I asked her if I was a crazy bride, she had the perfect answers to questions I didn't even know I had yet. Throughout the entire wedding process she told me where to be and when and again, as someone who suffers from severe anxiety, I cannot explain how helpful this was and how much it meant to me.  All the while, Kim was actually putting out fires for me left and right that I had NO IDEA about until after the wedding. She absolutely went above and beyond and for this we are so thankful. We had the BEST wedding weekend ever. The weather was beautiful. The venue is so GORGEOUS my guests didn't even notice we didn't have flowers (we are both allergic). One of my guests shared with me that he thought since we were getting married at an Elks it would be like a big old room in a basement. He was floored at just how gorgeous the Elks at Bass Rocks is, and for the price? I'd never go anywhere else. Well, maybe if Kim went somewhere else... aha! Seriously, the BEST! Thank you, thank you thank you!

uestions with ease and kindness. She made my day so special. The venue is so beautiful, affordable, and absolutely wonderful. We loved it and would highly recommend it!

anning the wedding we always wanted! Fast forward to March 2020 and the pandemic made us question if our wedding was even going to happen…I reached out to the event manager and was able to change our wedding date to the following year: fortunately, we were able to keep the same pricing, even though we moved our wedding into “peak season.” It proves how willing this venue is to accommodate their customers and keep the process as smooth as possible! It definitely helped make an extremely stressful situation significantly less stressful for us! Kimberley is the new event director and started a few months before our wedding, but it didn’t seem like that- she was very attentive and knew what she was doing, which we were very grateful for! If you express what you want, she will deliver it and more! The venue is very affordable, which you won’t find anywhere else in Gloucester…especially on the ocean! 10/10 would recommend! Thank you!!

ran smoothly from the time that we selected that venue. She is extremely hands-on throughout the process and whether it was a last minute lay-out change for the seating or the fact that I called her about two hours before the ceremony to find a makeup artist as mine had to cancel due to an emergency. She and the entire staff are consummate professionals. Everyone raved about the food by Creative Catering which is one of their preferred vendors, and she and Lori worked seamlessly. I simply can not thank everyone enough for an amazing day and would absolutely recommend The Atlantic Room for a wedding or any other type of function.

e knocked it out of the park and met every single one of our needs. The views, the amazing vendors they work with, it truly doesn’t get any better!

made it easier to communicate with our other vendors regarding the day of timeline. We had some questionable weather leading up to our big day, but Emily assured us it would be beautiful no matter what and that we could make the call shortly before the start of the ceremony. Thankfully the rain stopped and we were able to have it outside and she made sure the seats were dry for our guests. If you book this venue between the views and the help of Emily you won’t be disappointed!

e event coordinator, Emily. She was absolutely amazing and went out of her way for us since the very beginning. She was always so quick to respond to questions and anything we needed. From referring me to the best photographer around, to helping me find a last minute EmCee a week before my wedding, Emily went above and beyond for us so that our day would be perfect! We had a family friend as our DJ who wasn’t as experienced on the wedding side of things, and Emily made sure everything ran smoothly and handled the whole night with so much grace and professionalism that none of our guests realized there was anything going wrong. My husband and I got so many compliments about the Elks and the location and how beautiful it is! Any couple/family looking for an affordable Oceanside venue with a million dollar view, The Elks at Bass Rocks has to be your spot!

ily was fantastic to work with, and made sure every last detail was perfect for our wedding day. On the day of, Britney and her assistant made sure everything ran smoothly! Thank you to the entire team for making our wedding day one we will never forget!

s worth the money, and we didn’t regret getting married in Gloucester off-season. Emily, the wedding coordinator, was a delight to work with throughout the whole process. Since we aren’t locals from Gloucester area, I emailed her so many times with random questions about the area/vendor recommendations, etc. She was so responsive and available. She was an awesome coordinator to worth with and really made our day go by with a breeze. We appreciated her attention to detail! The Elks has made some renovations recently, and the venue truly looked fantastic. I was extremely happy with the bar staff as well. There was plenty of space for a wedding around 115 guests to drink and dance the night away. For what you get for the price, the Elks is absolutely a great choice if you’re going to get married in Gloucester. Our family is still raving about the wedding :)

he rocks, and the wedding party was able to spread out and relax in the bridal lounge upstairs. The reception room itself has little details like chandeliers, hardwood floors, and huge windows that give it a high-end feel. Emily was so patient with our many questions and requests, especially in the chaos of the week leading up to the wedding day. They also accommodated our request for a specific beer and the bartenders made delicious signature cocktails. We also had a nontraditional ceremony, which Rose made happen without missing a beat, plus her calm, positive attitude was much appreciated in moments of stress. We are so lucky to have found this place and couldn't have asked for anything better!

beautifully, set the tables up perfect, everything was great!

nue is extremely lovely, with a killer view of the ocean. The space is large, with all the facilities you could need right there. And the price is unbeatable! The events director, Emily, worked with us to put together our perfect wedding, taking all of my vision (and it's changes) for over a year and making it a reality. Brittany was our coordinator for the day of the wedding and she was attentive and lovely to work with. They are accommodating and are honest about what they provide with no hidden costs or tricks. And they provide a LOT! They set everything up, making sure to take notes on how I wanted everything to look, and took it all down and put it in the Uhaul we rented so we didn't have to at the end of the night. We are so thrilled we worked with the Elks to make our wedding prefect. Thank you Emily and Brittany! You were wonderfully!

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ost thousands of dollars more. On top of that, the inside was beautiful and the staff was phenomenal. I was a little stressed about the logistics of the wedding until we met with Emily and Rose, who are absolute pros. They made the whole process so easy, and helped us pull off a perfect night. They even stepped in to help out when there was some drama with one of the vendors. For a low-budget wedding, my wife and I felt like we were given the VIP treatment. Thanks, Elks crew!

cean is unparalleled and the recent updates and renovations to the Atlantic Room and bridal suite are great. So many of our guests raved about how gorgeous the location was and what a wonderful time they had! Our on site wedding coordinator, Emily, was polished, professional, and detail oriented. Everything went off without a hitch and we couldn't have been happier. I will mention that two site coordinators left during our wedding planning process, and we were not told in advance of their departures. It was a bit jarring to email our coordinator and find out that someone else had taken their place, especially one month before the wedding! But the transitions went smoothly and seamlessly, so all worked out ok. I would enthusiastically recommend the Elks at Bass Rocks to anyone looking for a wedding reception site!

the time I arrived to get ready all the way through the end of the night when all of my stuff was packed for me and ready to go. They were always responsive whenever I had a question during the planning process. The beautiful views, the excellent service, and the reasonable price tag make this the perfect spot to get married!

ing away from the rest of the wedding, but she made sure that myself and the groom were always ok! The venue has recently updated the room where the reception is as well as the bridal suite, it was gorgeous. Everything was perfect and the views are breathtaking!

oordinator--very organized and friendly. She helped everything go smoothly. Our out of town guests especially were extremely impressed by how beautiful the venue is! We are so happy we chose to have our ceremony and reception at the Elks!