Halifax Marriott Harbourfront

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Guests: 1000
Bedrooms: 352

Description

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel is an urban wedding venue hosting traditional weddings and unique celebrations and offering its event management expertise, on-site facilities and a list of preferred vendors. 

Certified wedding planners at Marriott Harbourfront help you arrange everything, including rehearsal dinner and coordinate your wedding, regardless of the type.

Wedding services at Halifax Marriott Harbourfront:

  • Professional wedding planning
  • Venue rental for wedding, pre and post-wedding activities
  • Bespoke catering
  • Event coordination
  • Couple and guest accommodation
  • List of preferred vendors
  • On-site parking
  • Outdoor patio

Event Spaces at Halifax Marriott Harbourfront

This historic Hotel has been renovated to enhance modern aesthetics and provide a better experience for guests and couples looking to get married in the unique waterfront Halifax location. The Hotel offers several event spaces with great views of the Halifax Harbour, Historic Properties and the Halifax Boardwalk:

  • Halifax Ballroom: Elegant setting with large floor-to-ceiling windows; capacity: 300 seated guests
  • Nova Scotia Ballroom: The largest ballroom features a pillarless structure, elegant fixtures and a flexible layout, so it can be divided into smaller rooms and breakout spaces; capacity: 600 guests banquet style.
  • Sable Ballroom: Versatile event space with scenic harbour views; capacity: 225 seated guests, includes an outdoor patio for private wedding ceremonies directly above the water
  • Acadia Ballroom: Bright space for mid-size weddings; capacity: 180 guests

The Hotel has a waterfront Stone’s Throw patio, available as an additional function space during the warmer part of the year. It supports different seating options, including lounge and communal seating and can be booked partially, or completely, for cocktail parties.

Wedding Catering at Halifax Marriott Waterfront

This popular Nova Scotia destination wedding venue offers multiple options for your wedding catering. In addition to standard plated meals, the Hotel prepares delightful cultural buffets, an excellent option for unique weddings. For example, you can opt for:

  • Viva Italia Buffet
  • Taste of Caribbean
  • Taste of Mexico
  • New Scotland Shore Lunch

You can customize the menu by choosing the substantial items and serving style. The dedicated in-house wedding planner helps you decide the best option for your wedding.

Overall, the Hotel caters to different dietary requests and has an extensive list of options to choose from and combine, showcasing local and international culinary delights.

For drinks, you can choose between cash and a host bar. The drink selection features:

  • Premium liquor
  • Domestic, craft beers and ciders
  • Domestic and imported wine
  • Juice 
  • Sparkling water
  • Soft drinks
  • Pre-mixed cocktails

Lastly, the Marriott Waterfront Hotel has plenty of rooms for your guests and group discounts. Discuss the prices and accommodation options with wedding planners at Halifax Marriott Waterfront.

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50

Overview of Halifax Marriott Harbourfront

Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
1000
Reception Capacity
1000
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
352
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Dancefloor available

Wedding Venue Details

Ballroom
Disabled access
Outdoor Reception Space
Pet friendly
On-site parking
City View
Water view
Bridal Changing Facilities
In-house wedding coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-house catering
Alcohol license
Bar

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Other
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist

Location & Contact Details for Halifax Marriott Harbourfront

Wedding Venue Address

1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, B3J 3J5, Nova Scotia, Canada

Nearest Town

Dartmouth

Nearest Train Station

Via Railway Station

Nearest Airport

Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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Where is Halifax Marriott Harbourfront located?

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront is located in Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, providing beautiful waterfront views and easy access to the city’s historic and scenic attractions.

What wedding venues and event spaces are available at Halifax Marriott Harbourfront?

The hotel offers several elegant event spaces including:

  • Halifax Ballroom: Elegant setting with large floor-to-ceiling windows, seating up to 300 guests.
  • Nova Scotia Ballroom: The largest ballroom, pillarless with flexible layout, accommodating up to 600 banquet-style guests.
  • Sable Ballroom: Versatile space with scenic harbour views and an outdoor patio for private ceremonies, seating up to 225 guests.
  • Acadia Ballroom: Bright space for mid-size weddings, seating up to 180 guests.
  • Stone’s Throw patio: Waterfront outdoor space available during warmer months for cocktail parties and lounge seating.

Does Halifax Marriott Harbourfront provide wedding planning services?

Yes, certified wedding planners are available on-site to help arrange all aspects of your wedding including rehearsal dinners, event coordination, and managing preferred vendors to ensure a seamless celebration.

Can Halifax Marriott Harbourfront accommodate different wedding sizes?

Absolutely. With multiple event spaces ranging from intimate rooms to large ballrooms, the hotel can host weddings from small gatherings to celebrations with up to 600 guests.

What catering options are offered for weddings at Halifax Marriott Harbourfront?

The venue offers bespoke catering with a variety of menu styles including plated meals and cultural buffets such as:

  • Viva Italia Buffet
  • Taste of Caribbean
  • Taste of Mexico
  • New Scotland Shore Lunch

Menus are customizable to accommodate dietary requests and feature local and international culinary delights.

Is there accommodation available for wedding guests at Halifax Marriott Harbourfront?

Yes, the hotel offers ample accommodation options for couples and their guests, including group discounts. Discuss pricing and availability directly with the wedding planners.

Does the venue offer parking for wedding guests?

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront provides on-site parking, ensuring convenience for you and your guests during your wedding event.

What drink options are available during wedding receptions at Halifax Marriott Harbourfront?

Couples can choose between cash and host bar options. Available beverages include:

  • Premium liquor
  • Domestic, craft beers, and ciders
  • Domestic and imported wines
  • Juice, sparkling water, and soft drinks
  • Pre-mixed cocktails

Can the outdoor patio at Halifax Marriott Harbourfront be used for wedding ceremonies or receptions?

Yes, the Stone’s Throw patio and the outdoor patio above the water connected to the Sable Ballroom offer beautiful waterfront settings ideal for private wedding ceremonies and cocktail parties during warmer months.