Duxbury Bay Maritime School


Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

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

Our event spaces

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

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, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

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

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

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
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Transportation
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

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  • 10/10 Experience

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    Brianna R.Jan 30, 2025

    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!

  • 10/5/24 Wedding

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    Meaghan M.Dec 17, 2024

    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.

  • Perfect wedding venue

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    Julia B.Dec 5, 2024

    Duxbury Bay Maritime School was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the very beginning, their communication was quick, helpful and clear. The space itself is beautiful with amazing views of the bay. Anita was amazing to work with, and our day-of coordinator Jen was unbelievably helpful - she was taking care of everything in the background while making sure we had everything we needed. The outdoor ceremony was gorgeous, the cocktail hour was set up beautifully, and the reception space with its hardwood floors and big windows was stunning. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or team to make the day so perfect.

  • Dream Venue on the Coast

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    Angela G.Nov 22, 2024

    The Duxbury Bay Maritime School was the perfect choice for our wedding venue. From the very beginning, their communication was clear and consistent, which helped make the planning process smooth and stress-free. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, with stunning views of the coast and a cozy, intimate ambiance that set the tone for our special day. Jenn, our Day-Of Coordinator through the venue, went above and beyond to ensure everything went off perfectly. She was detail-oriented and attentive to our needs throughout the planning process. We had the most beautiful day filled with love thanks to the time, care, and consideration of the DBMS staff. Thank you for making our wedding day absolutely perfect.