Yes, we have three options for on-site ceremonies. Depending on the season we can either host the ceremony outside on our Beach Stone Terrace, in our Tent on the Terrace, or inside in our Ballroom.

Yes! We do host rehearsals on-site, however a rehearsal dinners would take place elsewhere. We typically schedule your rehearsal 4-5 month prior wedding day. Rehearsals are always the week of the wedding, but not necessarily the day before as the venue hosts weddings & events throughout the week. We do not host rehearsals on the weekends.
If anyone is not able to make it to the rehearsal for any reason, we do provide videos which show wedding party members what wedding day will look like and where to walk! On wedding day, our coordinators will line everyone up in the order that they will walk down the aisle so the rehearsal is just so people feel a little more comfortable, but no one should stress if they cannot make it as we will get them down the aisle or where they need to go accordingly!

Yes! We allow dogs/animals as part of an outdoor/tented ceremony only.  We do not allow any dogs/animals in the building except for service dogs. 

Once the outdoor ceremony is complete, we ask that you have someone on site ready to take the dog home. You will be responsible for providing care/food/water during the time the dog is onsite as well as any cleanup on terrace turf if needed.  The dog will not be able to be a part of the ceremony if the ceremony moves inside due to inclement weather.

We all know New England weather can be iffy sometimes but we have options for you!  Our umbrella insurance is a no-brainer!  Choose this option and be assured that if it slightly sprinkles, all guests will receive a rental clear dome umbrella to cover them just in case!  Otherwise, we offer the option to make the final call 24 – 48 hours before your wedding to move the ceremony into our Grand Ballroom; set up with ceremony chairs and aisle.

No, we do not allow any outside food or beverage. We have a dedicated chef with over 10 years of experience that prepares and cooks all food items right on site! We have carefully designed our menu to cater to different styles, needs and wants! We also proudly accommodate allergies!

Cakes or cupcakes can be brought from a licenses bakery. No other pastry or dessert items may be brought in.

No! We will be more than happy to cut and serve the wedding cake that you supply at no cost!

We do require the cake come from a licensed bakery.

Yes! We host an annual Grand Tasting event for all contracted couples.  This is complimentary for our couples only.  Our Grand Tasting is usually held in the winter months prior to the wedding date.

You can either use our online calendar: Click Here to Book Tour
This shows all open tour slots over the next 2 weeks

Or you can either email info@oceanviewofnahant.com or call our office at 781-581-1301

We can seat a maximum of 220 guests with a full dance floor.

Yes! We have handicap parking directly outside the ceremony location and a ramp along the right side of the ceremony terrace. This ramp is also used for access into the main building, a coordinator can show you through our side handicap entrance. Our restrooms are located in the lobby on the first floor and feature a handicap accessible stall. The cocktail hour Lounge and Ballroom for the reception are on the second floor, for access to these locations we have a handicap lift that is easily used with the assistance of one of our staff members who are available the entire event.

Yes! We do have a preferred vendors list to get you started in your research, but you are able to provide your own vendors including florists, photographers, videographers, band or DJ, provided they have liability insurance and sign our vendor contract!

Check out our favorite vendors Here!

A reception-only rental is for a 5 hour time period.  An on-site ceremony with reception is for a 6 hour time period.  Please review rental times below.  All weddings conclude by 12am.

• Monday – Friday rental times can be any 5 time period, if ceremony is added on site it will begin 30 minutes prior to the reception start time.
• Saturday afternoon on-site ceremony begin at 10:30am, with reception from 11:00am – 3:00pm.
• Saturday evening on-site ceremony begins at 5:30pm, with reception from 6:00pm – 11:00pm.
• Saturday afternoon on-site ceremony begin at 10:00am, with reception from 10:30am – 2:30pm.
• Saturday evening on-site ceremony begins at 4:00pm, with reception from 4:30pm – 9:30pm. Event can start later but cannot begin earlier.
• An additional hour can be purchased; please speak with your wedding coordinator

No! We host only one wedding at a time, the entire facility is for you and your guests while you are here.

We are beyond excited to be celebrating your wedding with you! You will be assigned a planning coordinator the year of your wedding, but if you have any questions before that please reach out to the coordinator who gave you your tour or call our office and we would be happy to help point you in the right direction!

If you are holding your ceremony at our venue, you are allowed access to the building 1 hour prior to the start of your ceremony.  If you require more than 1 hour for first look photos, in some cases, there are options to purchase additional time.  You would need to schedule this with your wedding coordinator.

For all GPS Coordinates or Uber, use 1 Willow Rd. Nahant, MA.

From South of Boston
Follow 93 to Exit 20 (Logan Airport). Go through the Ted Williams tunnel. Upon exiting the tunnel, you will immediately access Route 1ANorth. Follow Route 1A and continue by following directions below.

From Boston/Logan International Airport
For all GPS Coordinates or Uber, use 1 Willow Rd. Nahant, MA.

Take Route 1A North 7.3 miles over the General Edwards Bridge onto The Lynnway. Continue straight ahead, and you will pick up overhead signs for Swampscott/Nahant. Follow The Lynnway to the end passing the Porthole Restaurant & Sea Port Landing. Continue straight to rotary. At rotary, bear right. You will now be on the Nahant Causeway. Continue straight ahead for 2.6 miles. You will pass St. Thomas’ Church. Take your first right after the church on Ocean Street. Follow Ocean Street to end and bear right onto Willow Road. Follow Willow Road to end.

From Route 128
For all GPS Coordinates or Uber, use 1 Willow Rd. Nahant, MA.

From 128N, take exit 63B. From 128S, take exit 63A. These exits will put you on Route 129 East to Lynn/Swampscott. Follow Route 129 East for 3.1 miles to fork. Bear left at fork onto 129A East. Continue on 129A for 2.5 miles to the ocean, Once you see the ocean in front of you, stop following Route 129 and continue straight ahead to the ocean. Take a right at the ocean (Lynn Shore Drive) and follow straight for 1 mile to rotary. At the rotary, go ½ way around and continue straight along the ocean. You will now be on the Nahant Causeway. Continue straight ahead for 2.6 miles. You will pass St. Thomas’ Church. Take your first right after the church on Ocean Street. Follow Ocean Street to end and bear right onto Willow Road. Follow Willow Road to end.

To Exit Oceanview
Follow Willow Road to 1st stop sign. Bear right @ stop sign continue on Willow Road. Take 2nd left on to Winter Street to the top of the hill and take a left @ stop sign. Follow straight ahead for 1.2 miles to causeway. At the end of causeway, at rotary, bear left around rotary for Route 1A South to Boston and Route 93. For route 129W to Route 128 North of South, just before “Welcome to Swampscott” sign (on right) take a left and follow straight onto Eastern Avenue. This route will direct you to Route 128, Route 107 North and South, and Route 1A North.

We do not charge for a decoration setup fee as long as it is within reason.  If it requires more than one staff for additional setup, there may be an additional charge added to your final bill.  We allow most any decoration to include candles as long as they are enclosed in glass, we do request no more than 4 flames per table.  We do not allow any open flames or candelabras.  We also do not allow confetti, rice, bird seed or anything that needs to be adhered to the walls or could damage the property. We allow only real flower petals for outdoor ceremonies and only silk flower petals for indoors. All items that are brought in need to be unpacked and unwrapped.  All Oceanview of Nahant décor remains where it is… the good news is that the property is beautifully decorated

Nahant, MA is a tiny, resort town of rocky coasts in the southernmost part of Essex County, the perfect destination for both your wedding ceremony and reception. There are many beautiful historic churches in the local area to accommodate all of your guests before hosting your reception at the Oceanview of Nahant.

Nahant Village Church
Nahant, MA (.4 miles/Drive in 1 minute)
Available Ceremony Times:
Monday – Saturday: anytime,
Sundays: any time after 2:00pm
*couples should contact the parish
at least three months prior to wedding date.
27 Cliff St, Nahant · (781) 581-1202
www.nahantvillagechurch.org

St. Thomas Aquinas Church
Nahant, MA (.48 miles/Drive in 1 minute)
Available Ceremony times:
Monday – Friday: anytime,
Saturdays 10:00am – 2:00pm; 6:00pm, Sundays: 2:00pm
*couples should contact the parish
at least six months prior to wedding date.
248 Nahant Rd, Nahant · (781) 581-0023

www.stjohnsswampscott.org

Church of the Holy Name
Swampscott, MA (4.79 miles/Drive in 8 minutes)
Available Ceremony times:
Monday – Friday: anytime, Saturdays 1:30pm & 5:30pm,
Sundays: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
*couples should contact the parish
at least three months prior to wedding date.
60 Monument Ave, Swampscott · (781) 595-1674
www.churchoftheholyname.com

First Church
Swampscott, MA (4.75 miles/Drive in 8 minutes)
Available Ceremony times:
Monday – Saturday: anytime,
Sundays: any time after 2:00pm
*couples should contact the parish
at least three months prior to wedding date.
40 Monument Ave, Swampscott · (781) 592-6081
www.thefirstchurch.org

St Anthony’s of Padua Church
Revere, MA (8 miles/Drive in 15 minutes)
Available Ceremony times: Monday – Friday: anytime,
Saturdays 1:30pm & 5:30pm, Sundays: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
*couples should contact the parish
at least six months prior to wedding date.
250 Revere St, Revere · (781) 289-1234

www.stanthonysrevere.com

The Oceanview of Nahant may be secluded on the tip of Nahant, MA but our hidden North Shore jewel is close to many New England attractions. There is so much to discover locally and just a short distance away to make your entire wedding experience fulfilling for everyone.

Just 20 minutes from Boston, you can explore one of the world’s favorite vacation destinations. From world-renowned museums to legendary sports teams, great shopping, award winning restaurants and historic walking tours, Boston offers no shortage of things to do.

Museum of Science
Boston’s Museum of Science offers regular and featured exhibits, the Mugar Omni IMAX® Theater and the newly renovated Charles Hayden Planetarium… a perfect discovery zone for both children and adults.

Boston Children’s Museum
Boston Children’s Museum offers many exhibits focused on science, culture, environmental awareness, health & fitness, and the arts, designed to engage your child and to cultivate learning.

New England Aquarium
Learn about aquatic animals from around the world. With more than 70 exhibits and a Giant Ocean Tank with over 600 animals, the New England Aquarium lets you examine creatures and their habitats. For a more personal encounter, visit the new Shark and Sting Ray Touch Tank, where you can literally reach out and touch cow nose rays, bonnethead sharks, Atlantic rays and epaulette sharks.

Fenway Park
Visit the home of the Boston Red Sox. Opened in 1912 and just celebrating its 100th year anniversary last year, Fenway Park is the nation’s oldest professional baseball stadium still in use. A tour of “America’s most beloved ballpark” is a must-see for all sports enthusiasts. Boston Duck Tours Unique to Boston, these tours are a great way to explore the city’s sights. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of Boston’s historic landmarks and neighborhoods while aboard a W.W.II style amphibious landing vehicle that ends with the DUCK splashing right into the Charles River. Faneuil Hall Also known as Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall is the nation’s premier urban marketplace attracting 18 million visitors annually. Faneuil Hall has served as a central meeting place since 1742 and continues this tradition today. With an assortment of shops, restaurants and outdoor entertainment, it’s the perfect place to wander, find one-of-a-kind souvenirs and sample cuisines from around the world.

Salem, MA
Also just 8 miles North of Nahant is Salem, MA (another waterfront town), most known for the witch trials of 1692. Salem is full of local history and interesting things to do. Salem is a tourist favorite since it is a walking city and has lots boutique shops and restaurants. Tour Salem’s most visited museum The Salem Witch Museum and experience the drama of the witch trials in life-size stage sets, figures, lighting and stirring narration. Also learn more about real Pirates at the New England Pirate Museum. Visit The Peabody Essex Museum, the oldest operating museum in the U.S. featuring 1.8 million art works. Kids can participate in hands-on activities at the Art & Nature Center while parents walk around the museum.

Other North Shore Attractions
Experience the beauty and culture of the Boston North Shore. Spend the day on the beaches of Gloucester, Rockport or Ipswich. Travel to one of the New England’s charming beach towns and discover the beauty that has drawn visitors for over 400 years. While there, try tidal pooling, visit a historic lighthouse, go whale watching or just enjoy a relaxing day at the beach. Take in a show at the award-winning North Shore Music Theatre. Located in Beverly, this theater offers popular Broadway musicals, celebrity concert series and children’s performances. And don’t miss out on things to do locally in Nahant including a chance to relax on one of Nahant’s many beaches, walk the Heritage Trail or tour Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center.

We do accept major credit cards for the initial deposit with no processing fee’s.  Any other additional wedding payments or final wedding balance we accept bank check, personal checks, or cash.

We require a non-refundable deposit at the time of contract signing to keep your wedding date.  From there, we require two additional scheduled payments spaced out between when you book and your actual wedding date. The final wedding balance is due at the time of your final meeting which is approximately 3-4 weeks prior to your wedding date. All payment amounts will be discussed prior to your contract signing.

Yes, the Sunday of any holiday weekend is treated the same as a Saturday evening to include the same adult guest minimum and venue rental fee.

Any guest who will be ordering an adult sized entrée. Children 12 and under who are ordering a children’s meal are not considered adults and do not count towards the adult guest minimum. Your vendors do not count toward your guest minimum.

We do not require a price minimum however we do require a certain adult guest minimum on specific weekday/weeknight options along with venue rental fee’s that vary during our off season, tent season and open air season dates!  Adult guest minimums range anywhere from 75 adult guests Monday – Thursday to 150 adult guests for our most popular Saturday evening openings. We also offer Small But Mighty weddings for weddings of 2-50 guests on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Sunday Afternoons (10:30am-2:30pm). Your vendors do not count toward your guest minimum.  Please send us a message for more details.

Please send us a message and we will be happy to discuss pricing with you! Pricing is contained within our full version Wedding Guide, plus we offer personalized price proposals.