WEDDINGS
Say “I Do” at Mathews Yacht Club
Our club is the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding. You’ll experience all the hometown charm and Chesapeake Bay vibe of Mathews County when you choose the waterfront location and hospitality of the MYC for your special day. It comes with an updated venue, experienced staff, and of course delicious food.
Our shoreline outdoor space, 3-season deck, clubhouse, bar, and dining room spaces are all available to you and your guests. From an intimate gathering to a large seated reception, we can make your wedding dreams come true.
See our brochure with more details and packages available.
Reception Styles
At the Mathews Yacht Club, your dream event comes to life with our unique setting and meticulous attention to detail. Set the scene as you pick from our diverse menu of timeless and contemporary dishes.
Let us be your planning partner to ensure an event of a lifetime. From casual coastal buffets to elegant black-tie affairs, we're committed to making your celebration unforgettable.
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Seated dinner that usually is preceded by a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres. Finger foods are served on silver trays by our staff members or placed on a buffet table. The cocktail hour is followed by a traditional plated three or four course meal served at dining tables. This is the most formal type of reception and also is the most expensive.
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The buffet dinner is presented on one or more buffet tables and can be self-served or server-assisted. A cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres usually precedes the dinner. They may be served buffet-style or with wait staff. A buffet dinner offers your guests a variety of food options. Buffets usually feature a salad, two entrées, and several side dishes to choose from. Buffet dinners are less time-consuming and more casual. As they require less staffing, they are less expensive than a formal seated dinner.
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The third style is a cocktail reception with food stations. The menu includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and a variety of stationary and assisted food displays that are theme-based. For example, you might want a Crab Cake Station, a Miniature Cheeseburger Station, or a Raw Bar. If a chef or staff member is cooking crab cakes, grilling miniature cheeseburgers, or shucking oysters, foods are prepared to order and the station becomes an action station. Hors d’oeuvre buffet tables sometimes are called groaning boards because the table is so heavily laden with sumptuous foods that the tables creak and groan from the weight. Action stations and groaning boards can bring tremendous excitement to a wedding reception. Your guests are tempted to try different types of food as they mix and mingle.
Let’s chat.
We invite you to explore our menus and to talk with us about some of your favorite foods or if you prefer, share family heirloom recipes. This is your reception and we want it to be a beautiful experience.