Riversbend at Essex Marina is a waterfront wedding venue located in Essex, Massachusetts. With the Essex River as the backdrop, this completely renovated venue boasts beautiful water views, an outside patio, and creative catering with nautical, fire-grilled cuisine to satisfy every guest. They combine expert planning, menu design, and detailed execution to create a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

From the moment you and your guests enter the grounds of the charming Misselwood Estate, you will be enchanted by our vast, meticulously landscaped grounds overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Your reception guests can gather and celebrate your special day in our seasonal, climate-controlled tent, adorned with chandeliers and wall sconces. French doors open to a courtyard where guests can mingle and enjoy the panoramic views. Our dedicated and professional staff will help make your wedding day memorable and introduce you to our exclusive caterers and preferred vendors, who are equally committed to making your wedding day picture-perfect.

Located on the scenic North Shore of Massachusetts, Danversport is the perfect setting for you and your guests to celebrate a classic New England coastal wedding. This made possible with intimate waterfront ceremony locations, cocktail party areas, and our private reception spaces. “First-Class, Flexibility and No Surprises” is the motto at Danversport. The all-inclusive wedding package is loved by Danversport’s Couples, since it provides every detail from your ceremony, champagne toast, full course dinner, dessert, wedding cake, fresh flowers, centerpieces and formal chairs & tables - just to name some of the items our all-inclusive package! There’s also the opportunity to create personalized menus with our exceptional chefs and event managers. Each bride is equipped with a team of professionals to ensure an unforgettable and perfect evening. The Danversport Special Events Team welcomes you to visit so that we can help you fulfill your ultimate wedding dream.

Schedule a day at Steep Hill Beach on the Crane Estate for fun in the sun. Steep Hill Beach on The Crane Estate, a property of the Trustees of Reservations, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a fun and casual atmosphere for a corporate outing, private family function, or a day of wedding bliss.

We have 26 guest rooms (ten in our main Victorian Inn and sixteen in our motor lodge sections), a fabulous covered function deck and a fantastic, creative chef. We can accommodate up to 130 guests for your Wedding on our outdoor deck. Smaller Weddings are also accommodated inside our main Victorian Inn. Our beautiful grounds with river views are fully available.

Are you looking for somewhere completely different to exchange vows, celebrate your engagement, or commemorate your anniversary?How about an out of the ordinary location for a rehearsal dinner party? Want to get away with your sweetheart for a romantic evening? Give us a call and we’ll help you to organize a memorable sail.The Schooner Lannon will offer you an unforgettable experience. What could be more romantic than sailing the serene waters along Gloucester’s magnificent coastline while the sun sets in the background?The Schooner Lannon will provide you with the place for a most memorable celebration. If you’re looking to plan a wedding, we can make planning it a breeze. From caterers to florists to photographers to organizing things onboard the schooner, we can help you put together a unique wedding. Since her launch, the Schooner Lannon has been the stage for engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies, post wedding brunches, anniversary celebrations and lots more.