Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites is a hotel destination wedding venue in Salem, United States, hosting 220 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$23,000 (our estimate).
Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites
Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites is a modern coastal hotel on the sea in Salem, Massachusetts, with wedding services offered on site.
About Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites
Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites is a modern coastal hotel on the sea in Salem, Massachusetts, with wedding services offered on site.
The meeting and banquet space seats up to 220 guests for both a ceremony and a seated dinner, and outdoor ceremonies are possible with an indoor backup option if the weather turns.
Legal ceremonies can be held on site, catering is handled in house, and parking is available for guests.
With 15 room categories ranging from standard rooms for two to King Suites and Junior Suites sleeping up to four, visiting families and out-of-town guests can stay where they celebrate.
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We held our wedding room block at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and I could not recommend it more to other brides! Our wedding was in Nahant, Mass so the Salem Waterfront was definitely one of the nicest hotels in the area.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 220 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 220 guests
Staying over
- Room types
- 15 listed
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$23,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$95 to US$160 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Music until
- 11:30pm
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BOS, 35 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Seats up to 220 guests for both ceremony and seated dining
- Outdoor ceremony space with indoor backup available
- Legal ceremonies permitted on site
- In-house catering and on-site parking
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BOS · about 35 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into BOS.
- Direct line
- (978) 740-8788
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue seat?+
The meeting and banquet space seats up to 220 guests for a ceremony and up to 220 for a seated dinner.
Can we get legally married at the hotel?+
Yes, legal ceremonies can take place on site, either outdoors or indoors if you need the backup space.
Is catering provided by the venue?+
Yes, catering is handled in house. We estimate costs of around 110 to 185 USD per head, though final pricing should be confirmed with the venue.
What time does the music have to stop?+
There is a noise curfew at 11:30pm.
Which airport should guests fly into?+
The nearest airport is Boston Logan (BOS), an estimated 35 minutes away by road. For details, call +1 978 740 8788.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 220 guests
“Twirl on our dance floor with dinner and dancing for up to 220 people.”
Read the source for seated dinnerCeremony, seated: 220 guests
“Our outdoor wedding venue, the Ceremony Green, is on Pickering Wharf can host up to 220 guests with white garden chairs.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRoom types: 15 listed
“King Suite”
Read the source for room typesLegal ceremony on site: Yes
“The Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites offers are variety of spaces to host your ceremony on the hotel property.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Outside Ceremonies: We are currently offering an outside ceremony option.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“Indoor Ceremonies: You may choose to host your ceremony inside on one side of our ballroom or in our Compass Room.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: Yes
“Our world-class chef provides couples with a superb assortment of fresh and seasonal hors d’oeuvres, salads, entrées, and desserts from which to select.”
Read the source for in-house cateringMusic until: 11:30pm
“Yes, all music must conclude by 11:30pm.”
Read the source for music untilParking: Yes
“For guests that are staying overnight, there are designated parking spots in the main hotel parking lot in front of the hotel.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“Or, tie the knot in an elegant indoor ceremony in one of our ballrooms.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“Situated right on the harbor in Salem’s charming Waterfront District, the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites offers the ideal setting for your wedding celebrations.”
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