As a wedding guest, I'm going in with the assumption that all food was provided by The Oceanview…read more Our friends wanted to get married at The Oceanview, and they were so booked that the wedding ended up being a weekday event, beginning before sunset, when the sun was just drifting behind the trees. Talk about great timing for avoiding the possibility of any sunburns. This was just my second beach side wedding experience, so it is a very real risk. The wind was a silent participant, blowing the bride's veil as it wished, and then declining to blow when it would have been helpful. Nothing Oceanview could do about this. More of a warning to future brides with an eye to an outdoor wedding. The outdoor wedding ceremony space is covered in fake grass and faces the rocky beach. So it is safe for heels. But anyone planning a walk on the beach should be aware. Parking is along the beach side of the road as their across the street neighbor is a golf course that needs its own parking spots as well. Stairs lead to the lobby of The Oceanview, where a two stall ladies room resides. However, the indoor party space is all up on the second level, up a flight of stairs, where the cocktail hour was set up in a room to the left, down a couple of steps. The open bar at the end had printed drink menus which included mocktail options. The room also opened to an outdoor patio where smokers were welcomed with ashtrays. There was a boat of jumbo shrimp cocktail and shucked shellfish, and passed appetizers, of which the short rib quesadilla was my favorite. Later, doors opened to the space to the right, to expose a grand dining room. Everything looked nice. Indeed it is a pleasant setting for a wedding! Water and champagne toasts were already poured out, with one empty wine glass apiece for us to pour our choice of white or red. The champagne was a nice one. An assorted bread basket arrived warm with seasoned swirls of butter, followed shortly by the salad course. Which in our case was a tasty spinach salad with fresh sliced pear, goat cheese, dried cranberries and walnuts. My entree was short rib, served as two hearty slices of tender beef on a bed of pilaf, and 4 spears of asparagus. I later discovered an assortment of desserts displayed in the cocktail room along with self serve coffee and tea. Whole sliced cakes, along with mini cakes, cream puffs, cannoli, and cookies. The cake was tender, and perhaps was the same cake base as the wedding cake which was lastly served. Our drink glasses were cleared from the tables all too soon. It left me without water to drink when enjoying my slice of wedding cake that I retrieved from the corner under a screen with the wedded pair's names, and still dancing guests without a way to sooth their parched throats.

Extremely Disappointing Experience at Oceanview of Nahant…read more I am writing this review regarding the unacceptable level of service provided by Oceanview of Nahant during my brother's wedding on July 27, 2025. After paying approximately $45,000 for what was marketed as a luxury, full-service venue, the experience was riddled with serious issues that negatively impacted the entire event. 1. Major Security and Privacy Concerns The bridal suite was left unlocked during the event, allowing anyone to enter freely. This was extremely distressing, as it contained personal belongings and valuables. For a venue of this caliber and price point, basic security should never be overlooked. 2. Underage Drinking There were instances of underage drinking taking place during the reception. This reflects a serious failure in bar oversight and alcohol service compliance. A professional venue should be strictly monitoring IDs and ensuring responsible service at all times. 3. Failure to Provide Promised Service During Photos While the wedding party was taking photos, no food was served to them as promised. The only beverage available was sangria served in plastic cups, and the bride herself did not even receive any. A designated sangria station was supposed to be set up and properly staffed, but it was poorly managed and lacked the presentation expected at a high-end venue. 4. Guest Book & Welcome Table Mismanagement My sister-in-law provided a beautiful guest book along with cameras for guests to use, yet there was no clear signage or staff guidance directing guests where to sign in or participate. Many guests were confused or missed the opportunity entirely, which is incredibly disappointing given the sentimental value of these items. 5. Dining & Food Service Failures Dinner service was disorganized. Seating guidance was minimal, causing confusion among guests. Even more concerning, food was cleared away prematurely -- some guests had not even finished or, in some cases, had not yet received their meals before plates were taken. This level of service is unacceptable, especially at a wedding where guests should feel accommodated and unrushed. For the price paid, we expected professionalism, coordination, and attention to detail. Instead, the event was marked by disorganization, poor communication, and preventable oversights. A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and it is deeply disappointing when a venue fails to deliver the level of service that was promised and paid for. I strongly encourage future couples to ask detailed questions about security, staffing, alcohol monitoring, and event-day coordination before booking. I advise anyone to look elsewhere where for your big day.!

Danversport = rockstar status!…read more We had our wedding at Danversport, Friday August 20, 2021. When we first started looking at venue's in the North Shore area of Boston, we were somewhat disappointed until we visited Danversport! Immediately, we knew we found our venue. As a same sex couple, finding a diverse, all-inclusive group to work with was top on our list. In August 2020, we stopped by Danversport without an appointment; called before going in and Ron was very welcoming. He dropped what he was doing to meet with us and give us a tour, complete with a full packet of information to review. The very next day, we put a deposit on our wedding date for a Gazebo Ceremony and Lighthouse Point room for 54 guests. We were thrilled and could not wait to get the planning going! Throughout the entire process, we were pleased with each interaction. The taste-testing was phenomenal! There were samples of every item on the menu; including wine, and other bar beverages. The food is ridiculously delicious. When the day came for our rehearsal, we were slightly unprepared as we forgot an important folder of information at our hotel. Sean was assigned to be our wedding coordinator. Not only did Sean help to calm me down, she was patient, direct and supportive beyond our imagination. She knew exactly what we needed to prepare for the following day and managed our wedding party through that process with ease and professionalism. The day of our wedding, we were at peace knowing we had the best Event Coordinator at Danversport! Not one detail was missed; everything went off exactly as Sean planned with us during the rehearsal. At one point during the evening, our server, Mark was fanning our Officiant as she was sweating in the heat!! This screamed volumes to us that we were all being pampered to the nines! Our guests are still talking about our wedding and have shared many compliments. Of course nothing is perfect, right?! However, once again Sean ceased to amaze us. My ballgown started to fall apart due to poor seamstress work. After the bustle broke three times, Sean came to the rescue and hooked us up...LITERALLY! Through many laughs we made the best of it. It is without hesitation that we highly recommend Danversport for special events! The team at Danversport are all dedicated people who truly care. Ron was an absolute pleasure to work with. Even to this day when we visit for Party on the Patio, Ron and his team stop to say hello and welcome us. Genuine. Real. Humble. In closing comments, we will share that we were shocked that we could manage to fit Danversport into our budget. The all-inclusive package is what made our dream wedding possible and for that we are thankful to the moon and back. Thank you Sean, Mark, Ron, Nancy, Katelyn, Lauren, Heather and the entire team at Danversport!! Sonia and Lisa Touchette

I wouldn't even give it one star. went there for brunch before tall ship cruise. the food was…read moredisgusting. French toast hard as a brick. chicken piccata was, I believe.leftovers. also hard and inedible. bacon burnt. the potatoes were ok at best. even the coffee was awful. ever will go here again.

Cruiseport Gloucester It's a beautiful place don't get me…read morewrong, but don't let life happen to you. Not only will they keep your security deposit, but they will keep the rest of your payments you made as well. So unless your family is in perfect health, you have a great job and nothing is ever gonna happen by the time you get married, I would not recommend booking with this place.

Amazing! Me and mom had lunch here and it was amazing. Staff was great and all around nice place…read more Seems like a very busy place too. Dessert was huge!

My review is not speaking on their service as a wedding host, but the land and farm overall. There…read moreis a pond and many animals and great vibes and views for going on a walk.

Do not do a wedding her. Venue staff will will bother and harass guests, venue manager yelled at…read morekids, food over cooked, wrong food delivered to table, bar over charged for drinks during the open bar and at 9pm sharp they will turn the lights on high hand you a bar bill demanding payment and kick you out. Do not, do not, do not book a wedding here.

Landmark School had their annual fundraiser at Olio this past Friday evening and it was awesome! I…read morelove the spacial layout, lighting and floor.

Where do I even begin to describe what an amazing venue Olio is? We had toured and booked Olio in…read moreJanuary 2024 (the only venue we toured) and just had our beautiful wedding on October 4th. Sarah was there for us quite literally every step of the way. We had also used Sarah's coordinating business Without A Hitch and worked with Allison who is now a part of the team at Olio. Their professionalism and kindness went above & beyond. We are so thankful to have found this amazing venue and to have celebrated our wedding there! I cannot recommend Olio enough.

We absolutely loved Groveland Fairways! From the moment we toured the venue, we knew it was the…read moreperfect choice for us. The staff was fantastic--very responsive, professional, experienced, and hospitable. The entire wedding planning process with them felt truly personalized. The Wedgewood Weddings approach, which includes vendors within the package, was especially helpful and made the process much smoother. I highly recommend Groveland Fairways to anyone looking for an outdoor, garden-vibe wedding in Northshore, MA. I also highly recommend the Wedgewood Weddings company overall!

This venue was Perfect for my daughter and son-in-law's wedding yesterday!…read more The outdoor garden and fireplace was a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony and the gardens were perfect for the outdoor cocktail hour! The guests went inside for a wonderful dinner with several boufet stations, delicious food through and through . The service was impeccable and the dance floor was bright and cheery with lots of sunlight The best was it was ALL in one place , beautiful, comfortable and fun! I highly recommend Groveland Fairways Summer or winter for group events- many guests said the same Stephanie Crawford

Went to a 50th party here Friday. Great location right on the harbor. Meg the owner was very…read morehelpful to the hosts of the event. Large inside room and a outside deck.

We had our wedding in the harbor room last month. If I could give this venue 6 stars, I would. The…read moreoverall experiences with incredible. 1. The venue: The harbor room is an absolute gem of a find. First, you CANNOT beat the view. The balcony has the most amazing view of the pier with breath-taking sunset. The sea breeze entering the room make the entire experience even more amazing. Also, the room itself is beautiful and beautifully maintained with a great sound system as well as a nice bathroom upstairs and one downstairs. 2. The absolute BEST part was the owner Meg, who is absolutely amazing (the best owner you can ever dream of). She was very flexible with us, helped us with so many last minute details and was very present/hands on. She is an absolute sweetheart.

After researching several venues, I decided on Diburro's for my wedding…read more It was a good value and one of the lowest prices for a function hall in the MV area. The did such a phenomenal job throughout the planning, rehearsal, and wedding. I didn't have to worry about anything but showing up. The food was GREAT. All my guests complimented on what a nice wedding I had- fun, yummy, and well put together!! Oh and the bar was serving up some good drinks i heard!!! THANK YOU DIBURROS!

We had our mother's bereavement luncheon at DiBurro's and we were so thankful. The room we had was…read morespectacular and let the sunshine in along with a porch overlooking excellent landscaping. The food was excellent and they were constantly checking in with us during the event to make sure everything was ok. They coordinated nicely with the funeral home so that flowers were setup upon our entrance. Guests were able to select steak, chicken or the vegan option upon entering the facility. They also had a podium with a microphone along with a projector screen (we brought a projector) to show a slideshow. All in all, it was a great experience and we know our mother would approve!