Wellfleet Weddings

The spectacular natural beauty and quaint charm of Wellfleet is the perfect setting for a picture-perfect Cape Cod wedding, and a Wellfleet vacation rental is the ideal spot for a romantic honeymoon.

A Cape Cod wedding consultant can help you plan the Wellfleet wedding of your dreams, whether you opt for a simple sunset ceremony at the beach or a more formal affair. Cape Cod is home to a number of churches and synagogues representing many faiths. Non-traditional Wellfleet wedding sites include beaches, sailboats, lighthouses, and the Pilgrim Monument and Museum.

The Chequessett Yacht and Country Club (508-349-3704, ext. 2) is a charming location for "Cape Style" Wellfleet weddings and receptions. The clubhouse, which overlooks the 9th hole of the golf course as well as Cape Cod Bay, holds 160 guests, while the more casual boathouse can accommodate 125.

The Wedding Boat (508-566-1000), which departs from nearby Provincetown, offers a clambake cruise that's perfect for receptions with up to 200 guests.

Wellfleet weddings require a Massachusetts marriage license. The bride and groom may apply for a marriage license in person at any Town Clerk's office in Massachusetts. Both parties must be a least 18 years of age to marry. The license will be issued following a three-day waiting period and it's valid for 60 days anywhere in the state. If either party has been divorced, there is a 90-day waiting period from the date the divorce is final.

For information on obtaining a Wellfleet marriage license, contact the Wellfleet Town Clerk at 508-349-0301. After the marriage ceremony, the officiant must sign the license and return it to the Town Clerk where it was issued. Wedding officiants from out of state are required to obtain a Certificate of Authorization from the Massachusetts Secretary of State; call 617-727-2836 for details.