Wequassett wedding

Wequassett Wedding Guide

Introduction: Wequassett Wedding Venue

Thanks for checking this post about the Wequassett wedding – I hope you find it helpful! Wequassett Resort and Golf Club located on The Nantucket sound in Lower Cape and is rightfully considered one of the best and most popular destinations for weddings on Cape Cod. You can have everything you need for a real coastal Cape Cod wedding – a beautiful outdoor ceremony with a view of Pleasant Bay,  different receptions from a dining room for intimate weddings to large parties up to 220 people, delicious seafood, luxury accommodation for your guests. And the main thing is a calm coastal atmosphere.

I want to share with you the Wequassett weddings I had the privilege to photograph in the past few years:

Paige + Aaron. October. Ceremony – The Garden Terrace. Reception – The Pavilion. 

Judi + Craig. September. Ceremony – The Grand Lawn. Reception – The Pavilion.

Rae + Ben. May. Ceremony – The Grand Lawn. Reception – The Garden Terrace. 

Pam+Josh. August. Ceremony – The Grand Lawn. Reception – The Garden Terrace.

Alexandria+Michael. May. Ceremony – The Grand Lawn. Reception – The Garden Terrace. 

The first set of things that spring to the mind when thinking of Cape Cod weddings are seaside settings, beautiful scenery, fantastic people, and top-notch wedding venues. One feature that eventually endears people towards the Cape is the perfect combination of all of these features.

Amongst the top venues, you can host your wedding in Cape Cod is the Wequassett Resort. Starting from its location on Cape Cod’s elbow to the luxurious amenities and services down to the great people and culture, Wequassett Resort has it all.

Read on to find out how you can host your wedding in this historic resort.

Wequassett Resort’s History

Wequassett resort’s history spans over 400 years. The area was enjoyed by Wampanoag Indians who loved summering in the area, swimming and fishing in the clear water, and at the same time collecting periwinkle and quahog shells for the sake of wampum. They eventually gave the area the name Wequassett (the crescent on the water).

The resort started to take shape in 1665 when Sachem John QuasonTowsowett sold the land to William Nickerson, who is now known to be the one to settle the town of Chatham. In 1907, two of the major buildings (the Square Top house and the 1740 Warren Jensen Nickerson House) on the now 22 building resort were moved to the Wequassett resort, which marked its emergence as a luxurious property.

In 1925, the resort began official operations as a full-time resort allowing guests from all over the world for “summer borders.” The major step towards establishing Wequassett Resort as one of the world-renowned hotels was taken in 1977. The property owners retained the property and gradually upgraded it to the now famous Five Star Luxury resort we all know.

Wequassett Resort has served as hosts to lots of visitors from different parts of the world and at the same time won some prestigious awards. Some of the notable awards are:

1. #1 best resort in Cape Cod in 2019 by Cape Cod Times.
2. #1 wedding venue in Cape Cod in 2019 by Boston Magazine.
3. 2021 Five Star Resort rating by Forbes Travel Guide and
4. World’s Most Luxurious Hotel Award by Forbes Travel Guide, to name a few.

Wequassett Wedding Options

As expected, with a resort named the best wedding venue just a little over a year ago, Wequassett Resort has a series of wedding and reception venues. Ranging from mesmerizing indoor venues with eye-catching decor to scenic and romantic outdoor venues, this resort has all you can ask for.

Below are some of the wedding and reception venues available at Wequassett Resort:

• The Grand Lawn: This excellent waterfront wedding venue gives off the perfect Cape Cod wedding. It is located on the edge of the ever-impressive Pleasant Bay and features a well-manicured lawn. With its superb backdrop of eye-catching Bay and the Atlantic beyond, it is the perfect venue to say “I Do.” 
• The Garden Terrace: This is a unique tented structure featuring a floor to ceiling accordion-type glass doors. It offers impressive views of the water, and its door opens to Pleasant Bay. With its natural and mesmerizing decor as well as its eye-catching backdrop, it is, without doubt, one of the intimate and romantic locations you can host your wedding. It can accommodate up to 200 guests. 
• The Pavilion: The Pavilion was specially designed to exhibit the charm and attractiveness of Cape Cod. It features a wrap-around farmer’s porch, an interior rich architectural detail, and high-speed internet access, to name a few. And it can accommodate a maximum of 300 guests.
• The Outer Bar and Grille: This is a newly transformed tented wedding venue suitable for small weddings and rehearsal dinners. It offers an excellent view of Pleasant Bay and far beyond while also being spacious and well-decorated itself. It is available in the spring and fall and can accommodate a maximum of 150 guests.
• Private Dining Room: This is an exceptional private wedding venue that gives the perfect waterfront setting. It can be rented with the Verandahs depending on the package and arrangement. And can accommodate a maximum of 60 people.

Wequassett Resort Wedding Cost

Wedding cost at Wequassett Resort depends on many factors like venue and the package you commit to.

The rental fee for a wedding at Wequassett Resort varies from $1500-12,000/event, depending on the year’s time and the space reserved. The package price is $175-365/person, depending on the day of the week, time of the day, and time of the year. Lastly, there is a service charge or gratuity of 15%, which will be added to your total payment.

Accommodation Options

There is no shortage of accommodation options in Wequassett Resort as it boasts 120 guest rooms and suites. Each room and accommodation type offers unique amenities that provide guests varieties of options.

Below are some of the accommodations available:

• Premier Cottage Style: This is built in the traditional Cape Cod cottages structure, albeit with top-notch and comfort-enhancing amenities. It has four rooms that may connect, a king-size bed and pullout Sofa, Luxurious baths, and a superb water view patio. It can accommodate a maximum of 4 guests.
• Cottage Style Premier Water View: These are cottages situated in the finest waterfront areas in Cape Cod. Their locations are planned strategically that they are adjacent to the pool and the beach. They may contain two or four rooms that connect and can accommodate 4 guests per room.
• Premier Villas: The premier villas are special second-story accommodations well-planned in the Cape Cod villa-style. They have cathedral ceilings that create a spacious and open feel. Depending on the room, they can have one king bed or two queen beds and accommodate a maximum of 2 or 4 guests.
• The Garden View Villas: The Garden View Villas are superb guest rooms situated on the first floor of the ever-impressive Cape Cod villa-style buildings. The well-managed lawns and gardens serve as an eye-catching backdrop to them. They have one king bed or two queen beds and can accommodate 2 to 4 guests depending on room size.
• Mother Goose House: The Mother Goose House is a private residence that offers views of the garden and the resort’s mesmerizing environment. It has three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious living/dining room. This ideal romantic getaway can accommodate a maximum of 4 guests.

Final Words

Being the first Five Star hotel in the whole of Cape Cod, everything is in place for you to plan and execute the perfect fairytale wedding that both you and your other half, as well as the guests, will remember for the rest of your lives.

Contact information:

Website – https://wequassett.com/

Phone: (508) 432-5400

Address: 2173 MA-28, Harwich, MA 02645