FAQ

The ceremony can take place directly beside the ocean in front of our oceanfront chalets, or on the La Vista patio overlooking the waters of Mahone Bay. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, don’t stress, we will have a backup space inside.

Our ceremony set up fee, including chair rental, in front of our chalets is $2.75 per person + HST and on the La Vista patio the fee is $1.25 per person + HST.  This includes a skirted table with chairs for signing.  Should you require a more extensive set up, the fees will be modified accordingly.

We will provide contact information for local Ministers and Justices of the Peace. The actual arrangements will be made directly by the couple, to ensure the service meets their needs.

As we want to ensure a couple’s style and personality are portrayed through the décor we do allow decorating of the reception room. We ask that you refrain from using anything that will puncture the walls/ceiling surfaces such as thumb tacks, pins, hooks, etc.
If you require professional decorating, we will be happy to provide you with contact information.

We have a list of local vendors that would be pleased to work with you on wedding. We would be happy to share this list with you when planning all the details

Waiter-served and buffet meals are available with a wide selection of menu choices; we can also offer an elegant gala reception. Our Culinary team will do their absolute best to accommodate your guests’ diet restrictions; please advise us in advance of any allergies or concerns. All food and beverage must be provided by Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island with the exception of the wedding cake.

Yes, we do offer a children’s menu for children under the age of 12. We would be happy to work with you to make a selection that the children will be pleased with. Children are also able to enjoy the “adult” meal at half price.

We would love to have your rehearsal dinner onsite. We can offer a wide range of options, from a casual BBQ to a formal dinner. We are certainly able to work with you to customize your dinner based on your needs.

All food and beverage (excluding wedding cake) must be purchased through Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island.

All standard banquet requirements are incorporated into the rental cost.  We will provide the tables and chairs for set ups (typically head table, round tables, cake cutting table, guest book table, gift table, sweets table, etc.).  In addition, we are pleased to include the following:

• Linens - table cloths, napkins, skirting
• Dance floor
• Staging
• Cake cutting services
• Set up and tear down
• Glassware/China/Flatware

Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island offers honeymoon packages tailored for any couple. Stay in one of our two-story oceanfront chalets, or relax in one of our comfortable guestrooms. Enjoy a side by-side private massage in our deluxe couple’s spa suite, complete with double Jacuzzi. 

Whether your idea of romance includes shopping in picturesque Mahone Bay and Lunenburg or a  sailing tour of the islands, we can customize a package that’s perfect for you.

SCHEDULES AND FEES

Are we required to rent guestrooms to have our wedding reception in your banquet rooms?

As the table at the end of this page depicts, there is a minimum guestroom requirement and it varies depending on which banquet room you use. For example, if you would like to have both Bluenose rooms (A or B), your guestroom block must actualize 25 guestroom nights in total. If you have 10 on one night, and 15 on another night, this will count as 25 guestroom nights. You must guarantee the minimum guestroom block and if the minimum is not actualized, the wedding client is responsible for any remaining rooms.

How do I book accommodations for my guests?

Rooms must be reserved by your guests up to 90 days in advance of arrival at which time we will review your reservations with you and release for resale the guestrooms that have not be reserved by your guests. Any subsequent reservations will be accepted on an availability basis only. Group rates will not be guaranteed after the room block release date.

Does Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island require a deposit?

Along with your signed contract, a non-refundable deposit of $750.00 is required to confirm your  referred date. This amount would be credited to your final bill. A second non-refundable deposit of $750.00 is required 6 months prior to your wedding date. A final deposit of 50% of expected food and beverage costs (that will be billed to your master account) is required 2 months prior to the wedding date. Payment in full is due the day prior to the wedding reception.

What is your cancellation policy?

If cancellation occurs your deposit will be forfeited. If cancellation occurs less than 60 days prior to the date of your arrival as outlined, 50% of the estimated food and beverage will apply. If cancellation occurs less than 30 days prior to the date of your arrival as outlined, 100% of the estimated food and beverage will apply. 

Is there a minimum food and beverage requirement?

Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island requires a minimum food purchase of $32.95 per person, prior to taxes and gratuities. This minimum can be achieved through a reception or dinner. Should you wish to have a bar, there is a minimum revenue requirement of $350.00 prior to taxes and gratuities. If you are unable to meet this minimum a bartender fee of $60.00 plus taxes will apply.

Do you charge gratuity on top of meal prices?

A gratuity of 15% is added to all food and beverage items that are to be billed to the master account.

Are there any additional charges we should be aware of?

On behalf of SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canda), Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island is obligated to charge a royalty fee for any event using live or recorded music. Please see chart below for details on the applicable SOCAN fee.

How much is the reception room rental?

As not all weddings are the same, we have several different reception spaces available for weddings. Below is a list of all possible banquet rooms along with corresponding capacities, rental costs, SOCAN fees and guestroom requirements:

Banquet Room	Capacity (Banquet Style*)	Ceiling Height	Size	Sq. Ft.	Rental Price Per Room	Min. Guestroom Nights	SOCAN Fee
Bluenose A or B	144	10.8’	47’x46’	2162	$600 + HST	25	$59.17 + HST
Lunenburg	40	10.8’	22’x27’	594	$250 + HST	15	$41.13 + HST
Bluenose A and B	288	10.8’	47’x92’	4324	$1150 + HST	50	$123.38 + HST
Mahone	96	10’	30’x44’	1320	$300 + HST	20	$59.17 + HST
Tancook	40	10’	28’x22’	616	$250 + HST	15	$41.13 + HST

* Capacities are based a set up of round tables for 8 people. Maximums will vary based on set up style, head table, etc. HST is currently 15%.