Dennis, Massachusetts · Open year round

The Dennis Inn

Come celebrate with us

A spectacular Cape Cod venue for weddings, receptions, family reunions, holiday parties and other celebratory events — for over 35 years. One wedding a day, with the whole Inn and its grounds to yourselves.

Up to 100 guests indoorsUp to 230 under the tent
DennisMass.Est. 1920s
The Dennis Inn and its grand white tent on the front lawn, Dennis, Cape Cod
The Inn

A gracious Cape Cod home, a century of parties

Located in the quiet seaside village of Dennis, The Dennis Inn gives you a “home” for your celebration. Guests routinely comment on the gracious Cape Cod flavor of the place and the comfortable feel of the Inn. Our sister company, Treats Catering, is the exclusive caterer for every event here.

The Inn is available for all types of events — rehearsal dinners (without lodging, at a reduced rate), Friday, Sunday and off-season dates, and customized packages for special dates like Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve and Sunday brunches.

The shingled front of The Dennis Inn on a summer day
History · Formerly “Windswept”
  • Early 1920sBuilt as a gracious home by Willie Nickerson.
  • 1930sRichard Aldrich, founder of the Cape Playhouse, rents it as a summer home.
  • 1940sFamily residence of the Halls, a Dennis family with a lineage back to the 1700s. Howard Hall and wife Genieve own the property.
  • 1950sHoward “Budge” Hall and Anne Hall Hatcher run it as the Windswept restaurant, with upstairs rooms and a cocktail lounge. Irving Berlin and his family spent an entire summer as guests; Shelley Winters, Billie Burke, Paulette Goddard, Don Ameche and Tallulah Bankhead were regulars.
  • 1960s–70sSeveral incarnations, including The Dennis Inn Restaurant and La Coquille.
  • 1980sThe Inn becomes an event venue, focused on weddings.
  • 2000sTreats Catering buys the Inn, pairing a 25-year-old Cape catering business with one of the longest-tenured function venues on the Cape.
Vintage Windswept menu cover sketch of the Inn: dinners, cocktails, luncheons
Vintage postcards of the Inn as La Coquille restaurant
Black-and-white photo of Budge Hall serving cocktails at Windswept in the 1950s

Harold “Budge” Hall serving cocktails at Windswept in the 1950s.

Spaces to celebrate
The Inn and its tent at dusk

Front Lawn

The grand tent on our expansive grounds seats up to 230 guests outdoors.

White chairs set for a ceremony on the back lawn

Back Yard

Ceremonies on the back lawn by the pool, with an in-ground pool for the day before or a farewell brunch.

The Great Room with wood beams and wide windows

Great Room

The main banquet room — home of the dancing, and the rain-plan for ceremonies.

Dining room with fireplace set with round tables

Fireside Dining

Indoor seating for up to 100 guests, warm and unfussy in every season.

Weddings

One wedding a day. The whole Inn is yours.

We only host one wedding each day, so you get unlimited access to the Inn and all of its grounds to customize your special day. The Inn accommodates 100 guests indoors and up to 230 outdoors with a grand tent.

1Wedding a day
100Guests indoors
230Under the tent

Our mission: create the wedding reception that you want — from the nuances of your ceremony to the layout of the Inn and the flow of your event.

Standard

$3,500 venue fee
  • Five-hour reception starting at 5:30pm or earlier
  • Menu chosen from the wedding menu selections
  • All tables, chairs, linens and china service
  • All staffing, bartending and cake cutting
  • Menu packages from $120 per person plus 7% meals tax

On-site ceremonies can be added for $750.

The full weekend

Deluxe

$5,000 venue fee
  • Everything in the Standard Package
  • Use of the entire Inn Friday 2:00pm – Sunday 10:00am
  • Bridal Suite for both Friday and Saturday nights
  • Friday-night rehearsal dinner at the Inn
  • Farewell brunch, with special menu rates

Good to know

  • The Inn requires a guest minimum of 100 people for a Friday or Saturday reception, May–October.
  • Site fees are all-inclusive except tenting (includes perimeter string lighting & sidewalls): approx. $1,500 for fewer than 100 guests on the patio; approx. $6,000 for 100–150 guests on the front lawn; approx. $7,000 for over 150 guests.
  • Bar options include on consumption, fixed price and dollar-limited. Champagne toast is $3.50 per person; wine poured at the table is $24 per bottle opened; a five-hour open bar averages approximately $50 per person.
  • Receptions run five hours (5½ with an on-site ceremony) and end by 11:00pm.
Wedding reception menu packages

We work with you to customize your menu

FAQs

Ceremonies are held either on our back lawn by the pool or on the tented side patio. In inclement weather we move the ceremony inside to the main banquet room or, for larger ceremonies, under the front tent.

Receptions are five hours (5½ with an on-site ceremony) and must end by 11:00pm, when the bar closes and entertainment stops. All post-dinner dancing takes place in the main banquet room of the Inn, not under the front tent.

Yes. After you book, we schedule a meeting to plan your customized menu. Our options are extensive, and it’s possible to add items or make substitutions.

There is no additional site fee with the Deluxe Package, but we charge for the food, service and alcohol.

To book a date we ask for the site fee as a deposit. Deposits are non-refundable.

We are at the Inn by appointment only, so please confirm any meeting in advance by texting 917-405-3949, calling 508-385-6571, or emailing [email protected].
“The setting is beautiful but relaxed and comfortable without an ounce of pretentiousness. They absolutely cater to your specific requests.”
— Stephanie, guest
Bridal Suite

Stay at the Inn the whole weekend

The Deluxe Wedding Package provides full use of The Dennis Inn from Friday through Sunday for up to eight guests. The suite on the second floor has three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a powder room and a kitchen & entertainment room — a great place for hair and make-up with your crew on the big day.

Sleeping accommodations include two queen beds, two twin beds and two luxury roll-out twin beds. The in-ground pool and back yard are the perfect setting for the day before, or a farewell brunch the day after. Extended stays are also available.

Ask About the Suite
Bridal suite bedroom with two twin beds Bridal suite bedroom with a white bed and anchor pillow Bridal suite bedroom with a vanity desk Bridal suite kitchen with white cabinets
Testimonials

What our guests are saying

I can’t say enough about the entire experience at the Dennis Inn. The location and Inn are gorgeous, and it lent itself perfectly to our wedding. Guests were wowed by the beautiful spot: professional yet caring staff members: scrumptious food: and ultimately that it was a wonderful place for a celebration and party! The food is incredible. So much better than any other wedding I’ve attended.

— Cassie M.

We had our son’s rehearsal dinner at the Dennis Inn and we could not have been happier with the evening. Everyone remarked at how wonderful the food and setting were… and also how attentive and friendly the staff was. They customized an amazing menu for us — we highly recommend them!

— Trish M.

My daughter had her dream wedding at the Dennis Inn. She came from Seattle and found this jewel on the Cape. Family stayed in upstairs apartments which eliminated worrying about getting somewhere on time. The food was great — the best lobster I ever had! No worries about table settings, flowers, music.

— Rima’s Mom Z.

Can I give them ten stars!? I can’t imagine a better wedding venue — it was perfect in my estimation. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere totally relaxed, yet classy and beautiful. They took care of the little last-minute details we forgot, and their staff went out of their way to make sure everyone enjoyed themselves. At the end of the weekend, we really didn’t want to leave.

— Malinda T.

We opted for the deluxe package, which included full exclusive use of the Inn from Friday morning through Sunday. The suite upstairs is so nice, very comfortable and a great place to enjoy some time with your girls and get hair and make-up done for the big day. If you can, take advantage of this option — it is totally worth it!

— Stephanie
Treats Catering

Our sister company, the Inn’s exclusive caterer

Treats Catering is an off-site caterer specializing in tented weddings, clambakes and grill-themed parties — plus rehearsal dinners, after-wedding brunches, business functions and private birthday, anniversary, holiday and graduation celebrations. With over 35 years of experience, it’s well known from Provincetown to Woods Hole.

  • Delicious, homemade food
  • Local ingredients
  • Attention to detail
  • Innovative & adaptive menus
  • Exquisite service, casual Cape Cod approach

We combine your ideas, your location and your budget with our great food and turn your vision into a truly special event.

Clambake steaming in a wooden crate Cooked lobster with clams Passed hors d’oeuvres on a wooden board Grilled lamb canapés on a silver tray Raw bar of oysters and shrimp in a red boat Tray of mini sliders
Our Team

Best-in-class service, casual demeanor

Our team is attentive and professional with a casual and relaxed demeanor. Our senior staff average over 20 years of catering experience, including over seventeen years at The Dennis Inn & Treats Catering.

Treats Catering van, 508-385-6571
Executive Chef Tom Bayuk

Tom Bayuk

Executive Chef

Tom has worked in the food service business his entire life — from helping his restaurateur father as a teenager to owning and operating Distinctive Catering. For the past 15 years he has been an integral part of making The Dennis Inn a premier wedding venue.

Event Coordinator Jamie Noone

Jamie Noone

Event Coordinator

Jamie has been planning and executing special events throughout her 25-year career. With a background in non-profit event management, she adores working with couples to realize their dream wedding and prides herself on orchestrating truly seamless events. She lives in Yarmouth Port.

Preferred Vendors

Friends of the Inn

Trusted local professionals who know the Inn well.

Accommodations

  • Chapter House
  • Inn at Cape Cod
  • Inn at Yarmouth Port
  • Scargo Manor
  • Sesuit Harbor House
  • Starlight Hotel

For friends & family, we also suggest walkable rental homes via We Need A Vacation, including 171 Corporation Road and 33 Pilgrim Road, Dennis.

Tents

  • Undercover Tent & Party — the Inn’s exclusive tent rental company

Photographers

  • Brett Alison Photography
  • Mikhail Glabets Photography
  • Chris Cook Photography
  • Erin Long
  • Frank & Helen Coombs
  • Kelly Cronin
  • Kelly Dillon Photography
  • Nancy Gould Photography
  • Salty Broad Studios
  • Scarlet Roots

Florists

  • Blossoms by the Bay
  • Blossoms of Cape Cod
  • Botanique of Cape Cod
  • Bourne Florist
  • Designers Touch
  • Fancy Flowers
  • Wedding Flowers by Nichole

Cakes & Desserts

  • Cottage Street Bakery
  • Montillio’s
  • Underground Bakery
  • Artisan Bakery Shop
  • Chocolate Rose
  • Corner of Yum

Bands

  • Jo & Co.
  • King of Hearts

Disc Jockeys

  • Danny Walsh
  • Keith
  • Lemire

Make-Up, Hair & Nails

  • Cape Cod Nail Company
  • Joelle Beauty Bar
  • Lisa George Make-up & Hair
  • Mirror Image Salon
  • The Bridal Studio & Spa

Transportation

  • Cape Destinations
Contact Us

Come celebrate with us

The Dennis Inn
25 Scarsdale Road
Dennis, MA 02638

508.385.6571 [email protected]

We’re at the Inn by appointment only. To set up a tour, text 917-405-3949 with a date and time that works for you — we love meeting couples, answering questions and showing you around.

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