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About
Located in Hamilton, Ontario, The Waterfront Event and Conference Centre is a spacious venue that sits right on the water, providing a beautiful and exclusive setting for Wedding Celebrations and other important events. With over 20 years’ experience and a talented team of experts, we can help make your dream wedding day come to life!
Facilities and Capacity
We offer an outdoor ceremony location directly on the Hamilton Harbourfront. Say 'I Do' with the sparkling water backdrop, surrouned by picturesque sailboats. The Waterview Room is an elegant reception space which boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, with fantastic views of the bay. Here we can accommodate up to 200 seated guests. The Harbourview Room offers the same large windows with scenery of the marina below. Here you can have an indoor ceremony- perfect for any season.
Services Offered
The Waterfront Event and Conference Centre offers couples three wedding packages with optional upgrades to choose from. Our packages include cocktail hour, four course menus, entertainment, a complete bar package and premium wedding set up. Choose from a variety of included linens, centrepieces and décor. Let us help you plan your big day with in-house Décor Specialists and Day-Of Coordinators!
Cuisine
Our extensive menus have been uniquely designed by our two passionate and talented chefs. Choose from Classic Duet to Premium entrées, along with soups, salads, pasta and desserts. From Cocktail Hour Canapes to Late Night Buffet Stations, your guests will never leave hungry. Food is made fresh in-house, with locally sourced ingredients, allowing us to accommodate all dietary restrictions. We are happy to offer Vegan/Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten Free and Dairy Free alternatives.
Other Services
This venue can also serve as the ideal location for other types of events, including Corporate Functions and Celebrations of Life.
WiFi, Podium, Screen/Projector, Microphones and state of the art Sound System included with every event.
Venue is fully accessible.
Over 200 free parking spots on site.
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Frequently asked questions
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
One main reception room, with a smaller additional room for ceremonies
Describe your venue:
Banquet hall
Boat/yacht
Marina
Describe the style of your venue:
Classic
Waterfront
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Uncovered outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
What event services do you offer?
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Liability insurance
Lighting / sound
Set up
What catering services do you offer?
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
House wine
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty wine
What event items are available?
Altar/arches
Audio equipment
Centerpieces
Chair covers
Dance floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Photobooth
Chairs
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Wheelchair access
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
No
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$1,495
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$995
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/sound
Parking
What is the average catering price per person for plated service?
$135
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Open bar
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Premium liquor
Bartenders
Any other questions?
Reviews for The Waterfront Event & Conference Centre
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5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
19 reviews
99% recommend it
Marissa M. Sent on 31/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing Venue!
We just had our wedding here on October 19th, Claire was our coordinator throughout the whole process and the day of and she was nothing short of perfection. She always responded to my emails quickly and made sure all of our decor was set up property the day of and that everything went according to plan. Everyone we talked too said their meals were delicious and they had no issues accommodating any diet restrictions. I would recommend the Waterfront Banquet Centre to anyone and everyone!
David B. Sent on 17/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Guests raved about the venue!
Thank you so much to Claire, Mike and staff! We had a wonderful experience at the Waterfront. We chose the venue because of the view from the reception room, great food and service, good size bar (especially for an open bar), good size dance floor and inclusive package offerings (e.g., DJ/MC services through AMV). We had 100 adults and 12 children attend our wedding. The guests raved about the location, food and great fun that they had on our wedding day! Leading up to the wedding the taste testing was fun (we could invite up to 4 people to attend with us to experience full course meals), the open house (where we could chose different decor options and modify them as needed; we also taste tested the appetizers and night station foods), and Claire (wedding/events coordinator) was so responsive to my many emails leading up to the wedding day. On the day of the wedding, Mike gave us pep talks and checked in with us throughout the entire experience. The chef, kitchen staff, bartenders and servers were professional and on pointe! We enjoyed every moment of our wedding day - thank you so much!
Jasmin C. Sent on 02/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
So Many Compliments!
Doing our reception at the Waterfront Banquet is the best decision my spouse and I made for our wedding! From planning stage to day-of the wedding, Claire and Mike were exceptional! I did not feel stressed knowing the team’s expertise will handle my wedding needs. They made sure my vision for our wedding was met and I can’t believe how smooth everything went. My guests also cannot stress enough how good the food was!
Shea M. Sent on 30/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Food and fun that will long be remembered
We had a wonderful experience with the waterfront!!! We started our planning with Mike and Eduvina, who were both very helpful and responsive. The whole process is so easy and straightforward. The meetings we had were very useful and helped with planning. Ashlie took over for Edu but the transition was seamless, she knew all about our previous planning was just as nice to work with. On the day of, everything ran so smoothly and we had such a great time. Everything looked beautiful and the decor and set-up was stunning. The food was absolutely amazing! Our friends and family are still talking about it! The team was so great! Ashlie got us all set up and Mike, Claire and the rest of the staff took care of us all night! It was such a great time and we are so thankful we had our wedding at the Waterfront Centre!
Natalie Sent on 05/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect Venue
We celebrated my wedding at the Waterfront in September 2022 and our day was absolutely amazing! Mike and Ashlie were a pleasure to work with right from day one and were so accommodating, detail oriented and dedicated to making sure our day was nothing short of perfect. Our guests raved about the food and atmosphere and we had such a great night. The service was great & I would highly recommend this venue for your wedding! Thank you again to all of the staff at the Waterfront!
Annie M. Sent on 23/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely perfect
I don't think I have enough words to describe how perfect and amazing The Waterfront made my day. Their service was impeccable! They really went abovr and beyone to ensure everything went smoothly and perfect. They even added greenery to my headtable that my florist had forgotten. Even touch through the process between booking with them and the actual wedding day the wedding coordinator changed, they made sure I went through everything I had envisioned at the beginning again and were always open and very responsive to my emails and calls. And the fact that they have everything there.... minimize in 1000% my stress knowing that they had it all. Thank you The Waterfront for the most perfect day!
Leah B. Sent on 25/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing Venue
My husband and I got married at the Waterfront Banquet Centre in September. This venue was SO easy to work with, they were well organized and offer so many extras to take the stress out of planning! Mike and his team are amazing, the moment we met him we felt like family, he made us so comfortable and he was very trustworthy (unlike some other venues where you are treated as just a number).
The food was amazing! Our guests raved on how fantastic and warm the food was! We went with the Steakhouse package and were not disappointed! The abundance and quality of food offered at the late night buffet was another thing guests were raving about, SO GOOD!
The venue itself it stunning with views of the Hamilton waterfront. We had around 175 guests and it never felt cramped, it was the perfect amount of space! The décor they offer was fabulous and made it so much easier for end of the night clean up.
Eduvina and Ashlie helped plan our wedding and Claire and Mike were there throughout the night making sure everything was under control and on time. They all did a fabulous job!!
The bartenders did an amazing job keeping up with the number of people we had, there was never a long line - something we were concerned about from other weddings we have been to. If there was a longer line, Mike would run behind the bar to help catch up!
I would recommended this venue to anyone! The level of stress alleviated by their all inclusive approach was amazing!
The food was amazing! Our guests raved on how fantastic and warm the food was! We went with the Steakhouse package and were not disappointed! The abundance and quality of food offered at the late night buffet was another thing guests were raving about, SO GOOD!
The venue itself it stunning with views of the Hamilton waterfront. We had around 175 guests and it never felt cramped, it was the perfect amount of space! The décor they offer was fabulous and made it so much easier for end of the night clean up.
Eduvina and Ashlie helped plan our wedding and Claire and Mike were there throughout the night making sure everything was under control and on time. They all did a fabulous job!!
The bartenders did an amazing job keeping up with the number of people we had, there was never a long line - something we were concerned about from other weddings we have been to. If there was a longer line, Mike would run behind the bar to help catch up!
I would recommended this venue to anyone! The level of stress alleviated by their all inclusive approach was amazing!
Camila S. Sent on 16/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing food and planning
Very happy with using this venue, the location is beautiful, the food is amazing and they include so many things that makes wedding planning easier and less stressful. All my guest are raving about the food.
Emma R. Sent on 22/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Best wedding food ever according to Guests
The planning process was made seamless even during COVID-19 with Eduvina staying in touch with us often to relay the latest updates regarding planning our special day. Mark and Eduvina made us feel welcome at the open house, tasting and of course our big day! The food was out of this world delicious and honestly we enjoyed every single piece of food we ate. Several guests stated that was the best wedding food they had ever had. I would recommend this venue over and over again I can’t say enough amazing things about the staff and the venue itself.
Andrea K. Sent on 24/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating
They didn't let Covid-19 ruin our day!
I was extremely lucky to have such an understanding and co-operative venue. They always kept great communication and were willing to work with us when we needed to postpone our wedding. When the new date came, and we had a new set of restrictions. I was worried this wasn't going to feel as special, compared to the original reception that was planned, but Mike and Eduvina didn't let it diminish our special day. They gave us the best experience we could've had.
Oh and the food was AMAZING!!
Oh and the food was AMAZING!!
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