WEDDING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who should I contact regarding having a wedding at Chatham Bars Inn?
Please contact our Catering Manager at 1.800.527.4884 or 508.945.6775.

Can I have my wedding ceremony on the grounds?
Yes. Chatham Bars Inn offers several distinct locations for your wedding ceremony. The South Lawn, located only steps from the beach, can accommodate ceremonies with up to 200 guests. The Main Lawn, located just off the Main Dining Room with a full ocean view, can accommodate ceremonies with up to 200 guests. The Boat House Lawn, located adjacent to the Boathouse and steps from the beach, can accommodate ceremonies for up to 70 guests. The Gazebo, surrounded by landscaped gardens and ocean views, can accommodate up to 30 guests. Monomoy ballroom, with its soaring timbered ceilings, brass chandeliers and honey pine paneled walls, provides a richly spacious backdrop for a ceremony, comfortably accommodating up to 250 guests. The minimum number for wedding ceremonies is 200 people. Ceremonies can only be booked in conjunction with wedding receptions at Chatham Bars Inn.

What is the fee for an on-site ceremony?
Ceremony fee information can be found in our wedding brochure.

How long is a wedding reception allowed to run?
Afternoon receptions run from 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Evening receptions are available between 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Additional evening parties can be booked in conjunction with afternoon receptions. Please contact our catering representative.

What are your menu offerings?
Please consult our catering representative to discuss menu options. Our chef is available to help you customize your specific menu needs.

What is your payment policy?
A deposit is required to confirm any date. Deposits are nonrefundable. All deposits are applied to your final invoice. Our deposit schedule includes: An initial deposit taken at the time of booking Six-month deposit Six-week deposit Final payment is due 14 days prior to the date of the event.

What taxes and tips are we billed for?
All banquet prices are subject to a 5% Mass. meal & beverage tax and a 20% house fee. The house fee does not represent a tip or service charge for the wait staff, employees, service employees, or service bartenders. It may, however be used, in whole or in part, to remunerate employees involved in the preparation of food & beverage events.

Where should I order my flowers?
Chatham Bars Inn Floral Department can provide centerpieces and floral arrangements for catered events. To set up an appointment or for a consultation, please contact us by e-mail or call 1.800.527.4884.

Do you provide china, linen, tables and chairs?
We do provide china, silver, tables and chairs as part of your wedding package. Specialty wedding linen and chair cover rentals can be arranged by our Catering Manager for an additional charge.

Can I bring in outside chair and table rentals?
Catered parties that bring in chairs and tables from outside vendors that require the removal of Chatham Bars Inn furniture will be charged a labor fee.