Crystal & Marvin

Wedding Date: August 20, 2016

Wedding Colors: Navy and Blush Pink 

"I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for everything you did not only this past Saturday but our entire engagement! You made this entire experience an easy one and something I will never forget. Saturday was more than I could have expected it was a dream come true! Marvin and I are truly thankful and blessed for the beautiful wedding you helped us put together. Again thank you for everything and you guys ARE THE BEST!!!!

Love always Mr & Mrs Marvin & Crystal Noj"

Crystal & Marvin: We are SO happy that you enjoyed your special day with us! We can truly say that it has been a pleasure working with you both along the way! Your wedding day was picture perfect in every way, right down to the very moment that you helped Marvin's groomsman propose to one of Crystal's bridesmaids!! (We hope that you were able to see the video we posted of their adorable proposal!!) One of our favorite moments from your wedding day (aside from the proposal) was your parent dances and how you incorporated additional family members to share in that special moment with you both. We wish you all the very best, and hope that you visit us again soon! <3, Jillian, Stacy & The CCB Staff! 

Lisa & Christopher

Wedding Date: August 19, 2016

Wedding Color: Royal Blue 

"Good Afternoon Stacy and crew! :)

First, I want to start by saying thank you so much for everything you did to make our day special. The wedding was absolutely beautiful and flawless and that could not have happened without all your help. Stacy especially thank you for dealing with my dress meltdown on a couple of occasions! :)

Everything was simply perfect and I will make sure I go on and give everyone a fantastic review. Logan thanks you for saving all sorts of cake for him!! :)

We will definitely come in to visit and I hope someone has another event that will bring us there some day.

Loved loved loved my day!!

Swan checking off!! (haha)"

Lisa & Chris (aka Swan & Eagle): Thank you both for the opportunity to host your special day with us here at the Canoe Club Ballroom! It was such a pleasure working with you both (and of course little Logan & Cheyenne!) We loved your little personal touches around the room such as your irish family tree charms on the centerpieces, and your polaroid "selfie station"! We wish you both all the very best! <3, Jillian, Stacy & The CCB Staff! 

It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over and fall is right around the corner. But we couldn’t be more excited for fall weddings! Fall is one of the most popular times to plan a wedding and for good reason! We love fall weddings from the décor to the colors to the flowers. If you are planning a fall wedding here are a few tips to help you really take advantage of the season.

Décor: When it comes to fall weddings think rustic. The warm overtones of the fall foliage are the perfect inspiration for your fall wedding. Go with warm and rich colors and materials such as chocolate brown or velvet.

Flowers: Flowers can be a big part of your wedding and when it comes to fall weddings you can really get creative. Colorful flowers such as big yellow sunflowers give your wedding the perfect pop of color. You can even pair your flowers with bunches of berries or ring of leaves which help add to the warmth of the season.

Favors: Your favors are where you can really have fun with your fall theme. Try channeling your inner kid with caramel dipped apples wrapped in cellophane, or offer your guests the spiced scent of fall with ginger bread candles.

Invitations: Your invitations set the tone for your wedding so incorporate iconic fall pieces like a maple leaf or pinecone.  Use colors and materials that draw on your weddings color theme when sending out your invitations.

If you are looking to plan your fall wedding Canoe Club Ballroom is the perfect venue for you, our outdoor ceremony space showcases the beautiful fall foliage while our ballroom boasts the largest dance floor in New England. Contact us today to take a tour of our facilities or stop by on Saturdays for our open houses! 

Catie & Bryan 

Wedding Date: August 12, 2016 

Wedding Color: Royal Blue 

Catie and Bryan's wedding reception with us here at the Canoe Club Ballroom was beachy, beautiful, and shark filled in every way! We are always so excited when couples take the "theme plunge" and fully commit, and that is exactly what Catie & Bryan did on their special day.

Their wedding details & decor featured starfish corsages for Bryan and the groomsmen, adorable beachy inspired signs, different sharks as their table names, and even a small starfish perfectly placed in Catie's hair for a completed bridal look. These two are aroable in everyway, and we were so happy to be a part of their special day! 

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Weeks!!! #OnceUponAWeeks

Lillian & Fagner 

Wedding Date: August 6, 2016

Wedding Color: Purple 

Lillian and Fagner had their special day planned perfectly, even down to the very moment that they said "I Do!" As their wedding guests arrived waiting for their gazebo ceremony to begin, the clouds began to roll in--and the skies darkened. We knew that an outdoor gazebo wedding was important to them, so once Stacy and I saw a break in the doppler radar we knew that we had to take it and start their ceremony just a few minutes early! Their ceremony went off without a hitch, and it wasn't until they actually said "I Do" that the rain began! 

Luckily, after their guests made their way into the venue, the rain has finally stopped in time for some outdoor photos! Here are just a few of the special moments we captured from their big day! 

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Barros!!

You spend lots of time, energy and money making sure everything is perfect for your wedding. From the food to the décor to your wedding dress, but what happens when the big night is over and you are left with all these fabulous items? Here are a few tips for our savvy brides on how to reuse and recycle your wedding day items so you don’t let anything go to waste

Wedding Dress: No matter how much you loved that dress there are not many other occasions you can wear a big white dress, and after the big day many brides find themselves tucking their prized wedding gown in the back of their closets never to be seen again. There is a long list of ways to repurpose your wedding dress from donating it to charity to repurposing into another garment or handing it down to a relative to wear. You can even take pieces of your wedding dress and make it into pillows or a quilt to keep around your house for everyday use.

Flowers: At the end of the day you will be left over with tons of flowers. From the bouquets to the centerpieces you may not realize how many flowers are actually incorporated into your wedding day.

One of the best ways to recycle your florals is to give it to guests to take home and enjoy at the end of the night. You can also donate them to a local hospital or nursing home. Check with your florist to see if they have any type of arrangements with local business for this type of donation.

Favors & Décor: Many times favors and décor are left behind as the fun of the night distracts guests. Help avoid this waste by either forgoing favors or collecting unused wedding items to sell or give away at wedding recycle websites.

Just because your wedding night is over doesn’t mean you have to throw away all your wedding day items. There are many ways to reuse or recycle wedding day items you just have to get creative!

Rachel & Vinny

Wedding Date: July 23, 2016

Wedding Colors: Coral and Purple

Where do I even begin?  Everything about the Canoe Club is amazing....the grounds, inside, the staff.  My husband and I got married there this past Saturday.  We can not thank the staff enough for making our wedding everything we wanted and more.  Everyone at CCB is so warm and welcoming. To Stacy, Jill, and the rest of the staff, thank you for everything you did for us! <3

Rachel & Vinny: Thank you both for holding your special day with us here at the CCB! It was such a pleasure working with you both (and of course, with your amazing families!) We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your big day with us, and hope that you will visit us soon! We hope that you will enjoy these special moments that we captured from your wedding day.

Congratulations again, Mr. and Mrs Raia!!

<3, Jillian, Stacy & The CCB Staff

Casey & Louis

Wedding Date: June 17, 2016

Wedding Color: Light Pink

“The girls at the canoe club are amazing. I was married there three weeks ago and still can not believe how stress free the whole night was. The food was amazing, the venue looked picture perfect, and the girls there were able to deal with my crazy wedding guests. My guests are still telling me how beautiful the canoe club looked. When I went to the girls with ideas that most had made me feel crazy for (like skipping the first dance, cake cutting, and bouquet toss), they were just as excited as I was and made me feel 100% confident that everything would transition smoothly and nothing would seem awkward (which it did and everyone was a huge fan of the night being more like a party than a traditional wedding). If I could do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing!!!”

Casey & Louis: Thank you both so much for allowing us to be a special part of your wedding day here at the CCB! It was truly a pleasure working with you both! We loved that you were both able to enjoy your day, and be present in every moment possible! We wish you both all the very best!

<3, Jillian, Stacy, & The CCB Events Team! 

If you are not an avid wedding goer you may not be aware of “proper wedding guest etiquette”. With so many do's and don’ts, it can be hard to keep track of everything going on as a wedding guest. And you may have heard there are certain things you can and cannot do as a guest to a wedding. Check out these common wedding guests myths that are really more fiction than fact.

Don’t wear Black to a Wedding

It is often a misconception that black is only to be worn for somber occasions like funerals and should not be worn during joyous occasions such as weddings, but this is simply not true. Go ahead and wear your favorite little black dress to the wedding. In fact black works great for everything from winter or evening weddings, to black tie affairs.

You Always Get a Plus One

Just because you received an invitation to the wedding don’t assume you have also received a plus one. Unless your wedding invitation specifically includes a phrase like “and guest” don’t assume you are free to bring a date. Many times couples have to work within limitations when it comes to their guest list so you don’t want to be the guest who brings an uninvited tag along.

You Don’t Have To Send the RSVP

This myth is almost never true, even if you are sure the bride and groom know you will be attending the wedding you still need to fill out the RSVP card and send it back to them before the requested date. The RSVP card has important information on it that the couple needs to provide to the venue. Remember you’re not the only one invited, the couple will have to keep track of all their guests, so do them a favor and make sure to send back your RSVP.

The Couple is Responsible for Your Accommodations

If you are traveling to a wedding from far away you will have to make travel accommodation on your own. Although many couples will reserve a block of hotel rooms to help get a better rate for their out-of-town guests, don’t expect them to foot the bill. No matter how far away you are traveling the couple isn’t required to pay for your hotel. If you are unsure where to stay you can always ask the bridal party for recommendations.

You should always go to the couple for wedding-related questions

This one is a big no-no especially on the day of the wedding. Don’t assume that the bride and groom should be your first stop for all your wedding day questions just because it is their wedding, they will have enough to deal with. Try asking your wedding related questions to the bridesmaids or groomsmen you can even try the parents of bride or groom before turning to them for answers.

Shopping from the registry is impersonal

Many times guests feel that shopping from the registry is impersonal and they want to show how much they know the bride or groom by buying the couple a gift that they have not registered for. The registry is there for a reason, the couple has chosen these items because they are either things they need for their home or they are gifts they want. If you still want to add a personal touch to your wedding gift try adding a note explaining why you chose that gift. 

It is no surprise that planning a wedding can be stressful. With so many moving parts and details it can be hard to juggle everything. One major way to simplify the wedding planning process is by having your wedding ceremony and reception at one location.  A single wedding venue offers convenience in timing and transportation while also alleviating the stress of finding two locations while planning.

Many couples quickly learn that trying to coordinate dates and times for both a wedding ceremony and a reception can be difficult when utilizing two venues. This can lead to a stressful situation when trying to plan out the timing of the big day. Sometimes there is a considerable time gap between ceremony and reception which can leave guests with too much time on their hands and then a burden of scheduling some other activity to keep them busy.

A singlewedding venue is not only beneficial to the couple but to their wedding guests as well. Driving to multiple locations can be confusing, time consuming and difficult for older guests who are not as mobile. With one location guest can relax and enjoy everything the wedding day has to offer.

Single venues can be more cost effective as well. You not only save money by only booking one venue, but you also can save on things like transportation costs by only needing a limousine service for pick up and drop off rather than an extended block of time.

From convenience, to transportation, and even money, there are many benefits of booking a single venue to host your ceremony and reception. Canoe Club Ballroom offers one of the best ceremony and reception venues in Massachusetts. Providing a beautiful scenic outdoor ceremony space, indoor ceremony location, and a spacious ballroom for the reception-- you can relax knowing the Canoe Club Ballroom will take care of all your needs on your wedding day.