Guide to getting married in Provincetown

Since 2004, Massachusetts became the first state in the union to extend full marriage benefits for same-sex couples. Luckily, Provincetown’s inclusive, gay-friendly spirit provides the perfect place for all couples (straight ones, too!) to host a wedding, commitment ceremony, or honeymoon. In addition to the charming seaside splendor that only Provincetown can provide, there are many party planners, caterers, venues, and other helpful businesses that make it simple, easy, and comfortable for future newlyweds to plan their special day.

The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum rents its spacious outdoor grounds for weddings. Besides the opportunity to trade vows under the monument’s regal 250-foot tower, the venue’s hillside perch affords gorgeous views of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape shore.

If it’s more than a view of the water you want, consider holding your ceremony on one of Provincetown’s beaches. Town beaches do not require a permit, but, you also can not block access to the general public. Beaches along the Cape Cod National Seashore require a permit, but, allow for a more secluded experience. You can even have a bonfire!. For more information, please call 508-349-3785 ext. 214

Of course, some couples prefer the conventional approach of a religiously-affiliated venue. The Unitarian Universalist Meeting House is a perfect fit: a traditional sense of spirituality combined with progressive, open-minded values. For extremely reasonable rates, the Meeting House and its chaplains will host a ceremony that reflects the individual spirituality of any given couple, gay or straight; no dogma, just devotion.

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