Duxbury Bay Maritime School

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,500 for off-peak dates, and $7,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

The Cape Cod wedding without the chaos. We have an amazing venue with breathtaking views overlooking Duxbury Bay. Our space includes a waterside hydrangea lined lawn area, covered porch, Sperry Tent over beautifully paved patio, a stunning hall upstairs with floor to ceiling window views of the bay connected to an outdoor deck.

Best of Zola 2025

Seated guest capacity

  • 20-250

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
457 Washington St Waterfront, Duxbury, MA 02332

Our event spaces

Outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour

Let the ocean be your backdrop.

Our waterfront venue boasts a beautiful lawn location for your ceremony. Our Sperry tent and covered porch provide gorgeous, weather-proof views of the waterfront to enjoy your cocktail hour at the outdoor bar.

Guest capacity

1-200 Seated

1-250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

We provide white ceremony chairs as well as hightop cocktail tables and outdoor rockers for your guests to enjoy.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Bridal suite

Start your day in our newly constructed bridal suite. Spaces for hair, makeup, getting ready, and all the instagram worthy moments.

Newly constructed Getting ready room

Guest capacity

Up to 15 Seated

Up to 15 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Mirrors seating

Room cost

$100 Per hour

Clifford Hall

Paint our blank canvas with your vision

With 2,400 square feet of indoor space and 600 square feet of deck space, Clifford Hall has an endless amount of possibilities for your special day.

Guest capacity

1-200 Seated

1-250 Standing

Square footage

3,000

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Starting at $5,500

Outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour

Let the ocean be your backdrop.

Our waterfront venue boasts a beautiful lawn location for your ceremony. Our Sperry tent and covered porch provide gorgeous, weather-proof views of the waterfront to enjoy your cocktail hour at the outdoor bar.

Guest capacity

1-200 Seated

1-250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

We provide white ceremony chairs as well as hightop cocktail tables and outdoor rockers for your guests to enjoy.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Bridal suite

Start your day in our newly constructed bridal suite. Spaces for hair, makeup, getting ready, and all the instagram worthy moments.

Newly constructed Getting ready room

Guest capacity

Up to 15 Seated

Up to 15 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Mirrors seating

Room cost

$100 Per hour

Clifford Hall

Paint our blank canvas with your vision

With 2,400 square feet of indoor space and 600 square feet of deck space, Clifford Hall has an endless amount of possibilities for your special day.

Guest capacity

1-200 Seated

1-250 Standing

Square footage

3,000

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Starting at $5,500

Available services that can be provided by Duxbury Bay Maritime School

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Barware
  • Linens

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

8 reviews

  • JO

    Jillian O.

    Rating: 5
    •Jul 7, 2026

    DBMS Wedding- June 2026

    We couldn't have asked for a better experience at Duxbury Bay Maritime School. Brian, our day-of coordinator, was instrumental in bringing our vision to life with his attention and problem-solving skills. Jen was equally fantastic during the planning phase, making sure every detail we wanted to bring had a dedicated spot. The venue itself is stunning with gorgeous water views and a spacious dance floor that kept our guests entertained all night. Communication was effortless from start to finish, and the payment process was straightforward with no surprises. For an oceanfront wedding, the value we got was hard to beat—we'd recommend this venue to any couple looking for a beautiful, well-run celebration.

    DBMS Events - Jen•Jul 8, 2026

    Thank you for your kind words! I am so glad you had such a beautiful day. Congrats again!

  • KS

    Kayla S.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 12, 2026

    DBMS 5/30/26

    Jenn and Jane made our wedding planning and coordination process easy. We love the views of the bay and did not have to over dress the venue up much for it to be beautiful. They upgraded the bridal suite this year which was a great addition. They stayed on top of the details leading up to our wedding, and on the day itself, they handled everything seamlessly despite the pouring rain and wind on our day - even with the challenging weather and having to rain plan our cocktail hour a bit the day was beautiful.

  • KB

    Kirsten B.

    Rating: 5
    •Oct 9, 2025

    11/10!

    Duxbury Bay Maritime School was the perfect venue for our wedding reception! From the very beginning, Jen was exceptional and so fast to respond to all of my questions and incredibly helpful throughout the planning process. The waterfront view at this venue is simply stunning, even if it happens to rain the entire day! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful backdrop for our special day. We're so grateful to the Duxbury Bay Maritime School team for helping make our wedding day truly unforgettable.

  • BR

    Brianna R.

    Rating: 5
    •Jan 30, 2025

    10/10 Experience

    Duxbury Bay Maritime School was the perfect choice for our wedding venue. Both the event coordinator and day of coordinator were absolutely fantastic - they were responsive, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure our day was seamless. The space is beautiful, right on the bay, and provided a stunning backdrop for our ceremony and reception. DBMS was a great choice for our wedding, as the entire staff worked tirelessly to make sure our day was perfect from start to finish. We are so grateful for their hard work and highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a picturesque waterfront setting for their special day!

  • MM

    Meaghan M.

    Rating: 5
    •Dec 17, 2024

    10/5/24 Wedding

    We had the most amazing experience hosting our wedding at Duxbury Bay Maritime School, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue. From the moment we toured the space, we knew it was the right choice. The venue offers a unique and breathtaking backdrop, with stunning waterfront views. You can make the space fit whatever vibe you are going for. One of the standout features of Duxbury Bay Maritime School was the outstanding service. The staff went above and beyond, ensuring every detail was taken care of and that everything ran smoothly. They were attentive, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making our day special. The location was incredibly easy to get to, with plenty of parking for our guests. In terms of value for money, Duxbury Bay Maritime School exceeded our expectations. It offers incredible amenities and a stunning setting at a reasonable price. The boat was a huge hit with our guests and the cocktail hour outside was so beautiful under the tent. We highly recommend Duxbury Bay Maritime School to anyone looking for a beautiful, versatile, and hassle-free venue for their wedding. It truly made our day unforgettable, and we are so grateful for the memories we created there.

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Yes self-parking.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and waterfront entrances, elevator, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.
Your reservation includes five hours of event time. Any additional time will be billed at $500 per half hour.
No alcohol can be brought on-site, we have an on premise liquor license.
Use of the waterfront campus, tables, chairs, and venue staff.
Booking fees for our facilities, and all payments made including deposits, are non-refundable. If you cancel your event within 40 days of your booked date, we’ll bill you the full amount of all estimated charges.
Boston Logan Airport is located 40 miles north of our venue. Follow signs for Cape Cod via Route 3 south.
No, our venue is fully insured.

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