Blue Ocean Event Center Reviews

The team at Blue Ocean is exceptional!
Amanda was our wedding coordinator and captured every little detail perfectly. She spent the time to make sure she understood and we understood how the day would unfold. She’s an incredible listener, problem solver, organizer and one of the best communicators I have met. She was able to relay everything to the team. That team listened and executed every last detail flawlessly! Not only was everything perfect, they served our guests with a smile and were overly accommodating. There were pieces I didn’t want bother the team with like moving the flowers from the ceremony down to the reception, but they read my mind and there they were. Absolutely first class in every way.

We had our reception at Blue Ocean in April, and the experience was perfect across the board. Kristin was our coordinator, and she was terrific to work with. She helped facilitate meetings and discussions as we were not local to the area. The food, the service, the people, were all outstanding. And the Grandview Hall has to be among the most beautiful rooms in the US. Highly recommended!

My husband and I got married here just this past weekend on 5/22/22 and everything was absolutely seamless! Our event coordinator, Amanda Graham, was absolutely amazing and made our day go perfectly without any issues. As she stated herself, she works great under pressure and she delivered on that on our wedding day. The venue itself is absolutely stunning and super accommodating with whatever you need. The staff is extremely friendly and all of our friends cannot stop talking about what an amazing venue it was. We got married on the beach and had our reception inside and everything was perfect. They even let our dog be part of the ceremony and inside the building while we were getting ready! We cannot thank Amanda Graham enough for her amazing work!!

We were married at Blue Ocean in December 2021. The Ocean Room was the perfect size for our small (50 person) reception. (Although they have spaces suitable for much larger receptions, too). The views are stunning, the food and cocktails are good, and the staff is exceptionally kind and helpful. We had initially assumed this place was out of our budget considering the oceanfront location. But it was more affordable than we expected, especially in winter! A day-of coordinator was included when booking the venue. We were paired with Amanda, who was super knowledgeable, organized, and efficient, and made both our lead-up and day-of significantly less stressful. Overall we had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend Blue Ocean!

There was never a doubt in our minds that we wanted to get married at The Blue Ocean Event Center. From the breathtaking views of the Atlantic ocean to the sands of Salisbury Beach and what we believe is the most gorgeous beach in New England. Our experience from beginning to end was simply amazing! Our wedding coordinator Amanda went above and beyond to make the wedding planning process as easy & as seamless as possible. Even up to two hours before we were supposed to get married on the beach and couldn’t because the beach had flooded, she set up our wedding next door at the Surfside 5 which turned out to be the most spectacular back drop imaginable. Our guests were in awe of the view! She is the best at what she does and we couldn’t have done it without her! The food was absolutely delicious and the chef listened to our request to change a few things on the menu to accommodate our likes and dislikes. The food was served with precision, hot, and delicious. The courses were well-timed, and our bartender Doreen was friendly and efficient… I can not think of one thing that could have gone better. We had the perfect day and the perfect wedding at The Blue Ocean Event Center.

Got married here on 8/20/2021 and it could not have been a better experience!! From the ceremony right on the ocean to the beautiful open windows inside the venue, the scenery couldn’t have been more beautiful. All of our friends and family couldn’t have been more impressed with how the day came out. And a huge thanks to all the staff who are so wonderful. I worked with Erin B. who helped every step of the way. Even our vendors mentioned how great it was to do work here. Wedding planning is so stressful but she made sure to cover every base and responded to any questions faster than I’d imagine. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a beach wedding!! Solid 10/10 !

All of our guests had an amazing time at our wedding held in the Blue Ocean Music Hall. We had a live band perform, so our wedding was like dancing at a concert! There was plenty of space for our 125 guests, and could easily fit more. You also get a beautiful view of the ocean from the full length windows. The staff was so helpful and responsive during this whole pandemic. We had no issues moving our wedding date and appreciate how accommodating they were! They were excellent at communicating and noting everything we wanted for our reception. There is also a back room to use as a Bridal Suite. Our coordinator Kristin took care of everything, and made it so easy for us! Many of our guests also genuinely complimented their food and the service. It was a fantastic night!

What a beautiful venue! There are so many choices to make your perfect day special. I loved both the idea of having the wedding on the beach and the indoor ceremony space as well. We had such a blast during our food tasting too. We were one of the couples that had to postpone our wedding due to Covid-19. The venue was nothing but extremely helpful and understanding throughout this crazy time. I definitely recommend this venue!

This venue and their team were SO accommodating and communicated as much as they could and more and guided us the whole way! COVID didn’t allow them to have our wedding due to the restrictions at the time but their professionalism and care throughout it all still carries with me today. I speak of this place often and recommend it to family and friends as I loved the location, views and the team

My husband & I had our reception in the Grandview Hall at Blue Ocean on September 1st this year. We honestly have nothing bad to say about our experience. We absolutely loved working with Jess & Kate. They were so helpful with all of our questions. Jess, Kate & their staff had made our reception look more beautiful than we could ever have imagined. It’s been a month already and we are still getting complements on how delicious the hors d’oeuvres & entrees were. The rest of the staff were equally as amazing with packing up our decor & holding it for a couple of days (due to the holiday weekend). Hands down the best experience & made our day feel even more special!

I can’t say enough about Kristen and Amanda! Both have been very helpful and accommodating to our needs and our budget! The place sells itself with the amazing view from the ball rooms! Can’t wait to have our big day there!

We celebrated our marriage on the deck at Surfside on a Saturday afternoon in June 2019. The venue was the perfect setting for our casual wedding reception! Jess was our event planner. She was very easy and pleasant to work with and thought of every detail. We chose passed appetizers and the lobster bake for lunch. The food was delicious! Wait staff and bartenders were the best. Great venue for a fun party!

They are wonderful to work with, professional and organized. The food was excellent, and the reception went very smoothly. True professionals.

Absolutely THE BEST VENUE for an ocean view wedding! I booked this venue during a North Shore Bridal Expo last fall 2017 when they had a special discount for booking and got away with the steal of the century. I had my ceremony at a nice beach chapel 5 minutes down the road from this venue which was just perfect. They do have options for having ceremony held here too. I worked very closely with Stacy who is AMAZING!!! Always very calm, composed and professional - Stacy worked very closely with me and my husband on wedding venue layout, design, time flow, answered all our many questions and ensured that all of our wedding props were collected and safely stored for pickup well after the wedding day party. She also worked well with my separate Day of Coordinator and other vendors. Catering is offered via Seaglass Restaurant and very delicious. As an added bonus if you book this venue on a Saturday during the summer nights, Salisbury beach has fireworks (weather permitting) to end the night and who wouldn't want that to top off a wedding celebration?

From the moment we saw it we knew the Blue Ocean was our venue! We had beautiful views of the water and the beach (you literally can’t get any closer to the water without getting wet!) and we didn’t have to worry about a back up venue if there was rain! The staff was wonderful and professional. We worked with Liz who was incredible! She remembered every detail of our wishes, thought of things we never would have and solved multiple crises before we even knew they were happening! She was extremely patient and kind and helped me to remain calm when I wasn’t always feeling so calm! The food provided by this venue was also delicious! We got many complements on both of the dinners we picked. We also had our wedding in July when the venue sets off fireworks every Saturday night which made for a nice bonus fanale!

We had our May 27, 2017 wedding in the Grandview Ballroom and I cannot say enough good things about this venue. First and foremost, Stacy was absolutely amazing to work with; she thought of every detail and was with us every step of the way to make our day absolutely perfect. The view from the Grandview Ballroom cannot be beat; our guests were in complete awe and also enjoyed being able to watch us all take photos on the beach from the ballroom above. The food at Blue Ocean is spectacular - our guests all praised everything from the apps to the main courses. The even staff was wonderful and received compliments from our guests. Throughout the process, we were continuously impressed by how willing the venue was to work with us on every little request, even up until just days before the wedding. Thanks to Stacy, the logistics worked out perfectly and I can honestly say that nothing went wrong on my wedding day - it was absolutely perfect. If you're looking for a beautiful waterfront wedding, please consider visiting this venue. You won't be disappointed!

We absolutely loved working with Blue Ocean Event Center to plan our perfect wedding celebration. Our coordinator was Stacy Kelly and she did a fabulous job. We were able to draw on her extensive knowledge about weddings as she helped us plan and schedule our day. She took us through all the possibilities for a ceremony and reception step by step, and planned it all out according to our tastes. She also has a lot of knowledge about the various vendors and venues in the area, so she gave us good advice on the rehearsal dinner and all aspects of our day.

We had our ceremony in the Granview Hall. It lived up to its name and the views were spectacular. There was plenty of room for our guests and the decorations were beautiful. My florist provided altar arrangements and aisle blossoms, but Blue Ocean also had some decor they provided to frame the space. The decorations provided by Blue Ocean were beautiful and fit perfectly with our overall theme and all our other decorations.

Our reception was in the Blue Ocean Music Hall, where they have a stage and a professional sound board. We love live music so it was an obvious choice for us, and our live band absolutely loved playing on the stage. The sound and stage lighting were perfect. We had 155 guests for a plated meal, and we had plenty of space in the Music Hall. Our families loved our menu choices - fresh local swordfish or slow-cooked lamb osso bucco. The food at Blue Ocean is incredible, and they have options from familiar wedding food to foodie-level fare. The dinner at our wedding was among the best our guests had ever had at a wedding! The bar was also a highlight of working with Blue Ocean. They were incredibly flexible with what we were able to serve, we weren’t limited to just a couple kinds of wine (we picked six favorites), and our guests loved the welcome pass with two signature cocktails to kick off cocktail ho

I'm excited to have Blue Ocean Event Center to be my wedding venue! Amy, the event manager is extremely knowledgable about wedding event planning and coordination. I've been an event planner myself, and therefore, I'm very picky when it comes to someone being my wedding coordinator.

Our wedding will be April 2016, but I feel that Blue Ocean will be the perfect venue.

The decor is neutral and elegant and the rooms all face the Atlantic Ocean (Salisbury Beach). The total cost for ceremony and reception is very reasonable and practically includes all the necesary particulars. Importantly, the food is amazing.

We got married at the Blue Ocean Event Center on 06/05/15. We had our ceremony in the Ocean Room and our reception in the Music Hall. We could not be happier with this venue! The service that our coordinator Stacy Kelley provided us with was second to none. She was kind, patient, understanding, and helpful. We could not speak more highly of this venue. We loved everything. The professionalism of the staff, the food, the drinks, the flow of the evening - everything was perfect! The true star of this venue is the view! It cannot be surpassed. Our guests could not stop talking about it. The ocean is right there. You feel like you are on a boat looking out into the expanse of the Atlantic.
Not to be overlooked is the dance floor, the sound system, and the lighting - this made for the best reception ever. Everyone could not stop talking about how it was the best wedding they'd been to. The dance floor was packed the entire time and there was plenty of space for everyone to exhibit their signature dance moves without bumping into the other revelers.
The food was also so so so fabulous! Too many times have we been to weddings where the food is bland and lackluster. We have never had better wedding food - from the hors d'oeuvres served at the cocktail reception to the full plated dinner we ate everything was flavorful and beautifully presented.
If we could do it over, we would absolutely choose this venue a thousand times over. We would recommend The Blue Ocean Event Center to anyone!

Even though we planned our wedding in 6 weeks, the wedding planning team was amazing! They provided ideas, total support, and creative solutions to make our day more than memorable. The view is perfect, the food was outstanding and got rave reviews from all our guests. We do not have a single regret about having our wedding in the Blue Sky Lounge. It's been 6 weeks since the wedding and we are still "gushing" over how beautiful it was. We recommend this venue to EVERYONE! I can't stop telling people how happy we are that we chose this venue. We had family from New York attend and they are used to "big NY weddings" and they were amazed at how beautiful and elegant our wedding was.

The Seaglass is located right on the ocean & the views are spectacular! It was just like being on the beach -you can hear the ocean & crashing waves on the wedding video! The location is perfect for beautiful wedding pictures! Patty the Functions Director & Karianne the Bridal Coordinator made the event perfect for us - & helped to plan this in just 3 months! They both worked very well with our wedding coordinator & were very responsive to her requests and even allowed her to start putting the room together early on the day so all would be perfect - effectively giving us the room for an entire day without charging us extra. Karianne is the one who gets everything done behind the scenes. On the day you see her getting everything done & making sure everyone is doing what they need to do, but quietly & never in a way that interrupts the festivities in any way. The wait staff were wonderful & very professional - taking care of all our guests & their requests graciously & quickly. Our ceremony was in the same room as the reception & we were able to extend the reception for a small fee. After the ceremony we had a cocktail hour with an open bar & served & stationary hors d'oeuvres - what a success! The meal was a delicious 4 course sit down dinner. The Seaglass was very accommodating for special dietary needs & to my special request of scallops instead of lobster (for my meal only). Everything was served hot & no guests were left waiting. We asked the Seaglass to provide all non-alcoholic beverages requested by our guests during the evening at no charge. They kept track of everything & we just paid the bar bill at the end of the evening. Since our event started at 3:30 & was over by 9:30, it was great to have a bar-lounge on site - we and many of our guests stayed continuing the celebration. More dancing - such fun! There are plenty of hotels in the area -a nice option for those who had a long drive home. I could say more but this site will not let me!

We can not stress enough how pleased we were with this venue. We held our ceremony and reception ( for 65 people) in the Ocean room. The staff was friendly and very professional, all of our needs and wishes were attended to so we could enjoy the day without any worries. The food was very good and we had many compliments from our guests. But of course the main reason we chose there was the view! It is spectacular and a beautiful backdrop for our ceremony. We look forward to going there again on our anniversary! Lisa and Kevin Paton

We had our wedding here this past September and everything went perfectly! Karianne, the wedding coordinator, made sure the evening flowed smoothly. Both her and the Functions Director, Patty King, were wonderful to work with during our planning process. Patty was always prompt to answer any questions we had by both email and phone. Patty and Karianne were thorough, professional, and a great pleasure to work with! When we chose the Atlantic Ballroom, we couldn't go wrong. The brand new room itself was beautiful, but the views of Salisbury Beach were amazing! We had a significant thunderstorm the night of our wedding, and our guests raved about watching the lightning light up the sky from the second floor of the Pavilion! The food was superb and came out perfect! I would highly recommend choosing to have your wedding here. I worried about many things the day of our wedding, like the weather, but I never once was concerned about our reception. Patty and Karianne took care of everything so we could just enjoy our day and our guests!

We looked at a lot of venues before choosing the Blue Ocean Music Hall. As soon as we saw it we knew it was the right place. What really did it at first was the amazing view of the ocean. Everyone we worked with from Patty and Karianne to the waitstaff and bartenders were amazing. When we walked in for the reception everything was set up beautifully and Karianne was right there to guide us through the night and make sure we had everything we wanted and needed. The night ended with awesome fireworks and everyone had a great time! So had so many rave reviews from our guests about the night!

My husband and I had our wedding reception at Blue Ocean Music Hall on July 5, 2014. We both have a special place in our hearts for the beach, and this venue was the perfect place to honor that.

The music hall itself is a beautiful room with tiered seating and an industrial feel that we loved. It made it really easy to set up spaces for our buffet dinner, dancing, a Photo Booth, etc and accommodate our almost 200 guests. Much of the room is surrounded by windows and we had a gorgeous view of the ocean and the colors in the sky from the sunset. Because the room is a music hall, the sound was amazing. Our DJ set up on the stage, and we used the projection system to show a video before our entrance.

I loved that all of the catering was done in house. This made it really easy during the planning process. We had a surf and turf buffet with seafood, chicken, and steak, and people all commented about loving the food. I actually wish I had taken the time to eat more. (Note to brides: EAT!!) The bar services were also fantastic!

Patty and the other staff members at Blue Ocean were GREAT about meeting our needs. They were quick to respond to e-mails, allowed us to check out the space a few times, and met with us as necessary to plan out our day. They took care of setting up our decorations and coordinated with all of our other vendors, too. This made me feel confident that the day would run smoothly.

I am so happy we chose Blue Ocean Music Hall for our wedding reception. They made for an unforgettable day, and I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful beach location with a wonderfully accommodati