Home About Captain Linnell House Dining at Captain Linnell House Sample Prix Fixe Dinner Menu Corporate Functions
Weddings at Captain Linnell House Family Events, Anniversaries, Birthday Celebrations Photo Gallery & Wedding Video Recommended Links Directions to Captain Linnell House Contact Us  -  Inquire

Request Wedding Consultation


Captain Linnell House ... a unique and private site for your Cape Cod Wedding reception.
Elegant... simple... the scent of roses and lavender in the air. Seagulls overhead.
Sounds of the sea in the distance...
Celebrate your Cape Cod Wedding in a romantic private mansion around the corner from Skaket Beach in Orleans, Massachusetts. A favorite among Cape Cod's wedding reception and rehearsal dinner locations, the Captain Linnell House's stately gardens, elegant and inviting ball room, intimate and romantic dining rooms, perfectly planned wedding menus, and seaside location all combine to create the perfect and most memorable Cape Cod wedding.

The perfect seaside wedding ceremony site

The Cape Cod wedding location that you choose for your ceremony is a reflection of the bride and groom, and you'll want it to be the perfect place to express your love and commitment to one another. The Captain Linnell House is the ideal romantic setting for your memorable ceremony. Take advantage of our carefully-manicured grounds or outdoor ceremony gazebo for your garden wedding ceremony. Enjoy the sprawling lawns and gardens for your bridal party photographs, while guests enjoy cocktails in the garden or ballroom.

If you're looking for the perfect seaside setting for your wedding ceremony, we are located steps away from Skaket Beach, the perfect romantic spot for a beach ceremony. Skaket Beach offers the perfect picture taking moments with incredible sunsets and low tide picturesque views.


The perfect Cape Cod wedding reception experience

At the Captain Linnell House, our wedding packages includes private use of the facility, all necessary staff, professional wedding coordination, wedding menu including a custom designed wedding cake, chocolate dipped strawberries, champagne, taxes, service charges and bar, linen, a dancing area and more. The mansion can accommodate up to 200 guests for a ceremony and reception.

Our chef will work with you on your wedding reception menu so that your wedding guests, bridal party and you will rank your wedding "the best". Whether you desire a classic sit-down reception dinner or an Hor d'Oeuvres Reception, you can be assured the experienced staff at this romantic Cape Cod wedding reception venue will exceed your expectations with attentive and exceptional service.


Call today to experience all that the Captain Linnell House has to offer:

  • Totally private mansion with over 2 acres of gardens, 1/16 of a mile from the Cape Cod Bay
  • The "Perfect Package" includes everything you need for an exquisite, unique day at half the price of "waterview" sites
  • Our ballroom enables us to gather your guests together for events during the reception while still offering an intimate dinner or hor d'oeurve format 
  • Afternoon and evening receptions available 
  • Beach weddings available on Skaket Beach.
  • On-site ceremonies in our gazebo and gardens. 
  • We are chef-owned, open year round for dinner and functions 
  • Awards:
    • Voted "Most Romantic" since 1993 and "Best Fine Dining" since 1993 by Cape Cod Life Magazine
    • Zagat's rated- " Extraordinary / Perfection" - since 2005. Rated Top 10 for Cape Cod and the Islands since 2007.
    • Mobil 3 Star
    • Voted Regional Gold Award - "Best Fine Dining" by Community Newspapers since 2000
    • Best of City Search - "Most Romantic" since 2005
  • Featured in Gourmet Magazine, Yankee Travel Guide, New York Times, The Wedding Story on the TLC Network, and The PBS broadcast of Destinations and ESPN's TV Diner with Billy Costa.



The Perfect Package wedding menu


The Perfect Package wedding menu was designed by Shelly Hippler-Conway, coordinator
for every wedding at the Captain Linnell House for the past twenty years. This package is elegant, simple, family oriented, and as stress-free as we can make it. The "Perfect Package" includes everything you need for your exquisite and unique Cape Cod wedding day at half the price of "waterview" sites. Let us help you to create your romantic and memorable wedding reception that truly reflects the spirit of Cape Cod.

Whether you have a large wedding or an intimate gathering in mind, rest assured we will treat each guest as our own. You will find that we are flexible and able to meet your needs for any size event. We offer several choices for parties of 50 to 200 people. The enclosed menus show a sampling of our fare and prices.

We pride ourselves on being able to cater to large parties with the same care and attention to detail as for smaller, more intimate events. Our package is designed to be clear and simple to understand, both in detail and pricing. We take particular pleasure in knowing that we can help plan and create for you a special event that will remain in your memories forever.


Download & Print Perfect Package Wedding Menu (PDF)

Email us today for pricing - shelly@linnell.com


“ T H E   P E R F E C T  P A C K A G E “


Sterling silver trays of champagne cocktails on the bar as guests arrive in the ballroom

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

Plus a combination display of cheese, fruit, crackers, and crudités

 “TOP SHELF” OPEN BAR

Accompanied by wine served at table “sommelier” fashion during dinner


A CAPE COD RAW BAR
A sampler of Wellfleet Oysters, Pleasant Bay littleneck clams and Maine shrimp for the Bridal Party

APPETIZER


GARDEN SALAD


ENTRÉE

Of your choice
Warm French rolls and creamery butter

LINNELL WEDDING CAKE

Custom made to your specifications by our pastry chef

CHAMPAGNE TOAST


COFFEE BUFFET
Chocolate dipped strawberries


Tax & Service included





B A R

COCKTAIL HOUR
Champagne cocktails on bar when guests arrive

WE OFFER A TOP SHELF SELECTION WHICH INCLUDES:
Tanqueray Gin * Absolute Vodka * Dewars Scotch * Jack Daniels * Jim Beam Bourbon * V.O.
Jameson * Canadian Club * Seagram 7 * Bacardi Rum
Red and White Wine * Beer on Tap * Juice * Soda * O’Douls Lights and Dark
NO SHOTS WILL BE SERVED
Optional liquors and beers may be offered to your guests on a tab basis.

WINE

Wine is served by our staff “sommelier” fashion during dinner.
A glass of red or white wine will be offered to each of your guests at table.
Optional wine upgrade is available upon request.

During dance party wine and beer will be served.
Five different upgrades are available for continued hard liquor.


CHAMPAGNE TOAST

(Sparkling Cider will also be available)
 
FEES

Not included in Perfect Package
Hospitality Charge 10%
This includes coordination, set-up and linen.
Service Charge 8%
This includes waitperson and bartenders.

TAX

6.25% MA sales tax and .75% local meals tax are included

DEPOSITS

Deposits are required for Mansion and Private Rooms.
DEPOSITS AND HALF PAYMENTS ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE.
Prices subject to change
No food or alcohol may be brought on premises


 




C O C K T A I L    H O U R

The chef will select at least six to twelve different hot hors d’oeuvres taking into
consideration the season of the year.


HOT HORS D’OEUVRES
A sampling of our most popular:
Crab in Puff Pastry * Stuffed Mushrooms * Raspberry & Brie in Filos
Pommery Sausage * Clams Casino * Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
Quiche Lorraine * Spring Rolls * Lobster Puffs
Miniature Chinese Dumplings
etc


IN COMBINATION

With a selection of cheese, crackers, crudités with dipping sauce,
red flame grapes, and strawberries


ADDITIONAL   OPTIONS

SMOKED SALMON                                                                     CAVIAR
Served with sour cream and                                  Golden caviar on ice served with
   potato latkes                                                             toast points and garni
                                                 

RAW BAR

Priced Per Piece
Wellfleet Oysters
Wellfleet Littleneck Clams
Iced Jumbo Shrimps




F  O  R  M  A  L      D  I  N  N  E  R
Options for “Perfect Package”

A P P E T I Z E R S
CHOOSE ONE
Freshly sliced fruit with Berries * Wild Mushroom Soup * Autumn Bisque
Seafood Bisque * Chilled White Peach or Raspberry Soup
Linnell Clam Chowder ($3.00 extra) * Bourbon Lobster Bisque ($4.00 extra)

S A L A D
CHOOSE ONE
Garden Salad:  served with creamy ginger dressing
Caesar Salad:  with imported Locatelli Cheese
Baby Greens:  with cranberry vinaigrette

E N T R E E S

One Entrée Choice Option

STATLER CHICKEN WITH JUMBO SHRIMP
Roasted, with a champagne sauce
CHICKEN & SWORDFISH; Grilled, with a sun-dried tomato and basil pesto
FILET MIGNON WITH JUMBO SHRIMP; Grilled, with a béarnaise sauce
PETIT FILET MIGNON & SALMON: Grilled, with a vin blanc
PETIT FILET MIGNON & SWORDFISH: Grilled, with a béarnaise sauce

Two Entrée Choice Option

CHICKEN FLORENTINE: Roasted, filled with ricotta cheese & spinach, with a stock reduction
CHICKEN HOMARD; Roasted, filled with lobster and shrimp, with a sherried cream sauce
SCROD: In parchment, with a lemon-lime
vermouth sauce
ATLANTIC SALMON: Poached, with an herb hollandaise sauce
SWORDFISH: Grilled, with a fresh basil sun-dried tomato pesto
PRIME RIB: Roasted, with a black peppercorn-garlic crust, with au jus
FILET MIGNON: Grilled with a Madeira reduction


Vegetarian always an additional choice with one and two entrée options


VEGETABLE & POTATO
Chef’s Medley of Seasonal Vegetables * Jasmine Rice
Farafelle Bow-tie Pasta with Locatelli Cheese * Oven-roasted Potato with Fresh Rosemary
Vegetable or Mushroom Risotto ($1.00 extra)



WARM ROLLS & BUTTER * COFFEE BUFFET

DESSERT
A Wedding Cake custom-made to your specifications by our pastry chef



H  O  R  S      D’  O  E  U  V  R  E  S      P  A  R  T  Y

This party offers hors d’oeuvres selected by our chef

O U R  M O S T  P O P U L A R

Raspberry & Brie in Filos
Spanakopita
Swedish Meatballs
Pommery Sausage;

Mushroom filled with Crabmeat
Spring Rolls with Orange/Honey Sauce
Chicken Brochette  
Miniature Pot Stickers

Scallops in Bacon
Lobster Puffs
Quiche Lorraine
Gorgonzola Puffs

               Sterling silver trays of champagne cocktails on the bar as guests arrive in the ballroom

 “ T OP  S H E L F “  O P E N  B A R
Accompanied by wine served at table “sommerlier” fashion during dining

C O M B I N A T I O N
A selection of cheese, crackers, crudité with dipping sauce, red flame grapes, and strawberries,

P A S T A  B U F F E T
Three different pastas will be presented. An example:
Penne with Fresh Marinara Sauce * Farfalle with Primavera * Miniature Shells with Fresh Basil

S A LA D  S T A T I O N
A selection of seasonal greens with
 a cranberry vinaigrette

C A R V I N G  S T A T I O N
Roast Sirloin with horseradish mayonnaise
and Roast Turkey Breast with cranberry-pear chutney

Warm Rolls and Butter

C O F F E E   B U F F E T
will be made available for the duration for your reception

L I N N E L L  W E D D I N G  C A K E
Custom-made to your specifications by our pastry chef

CHAMPAGNE TOAST or sparkling cider

STRAWBERRIES Large Callebaut chocolate hand-dipped whole berries placed in the shape of a heart


ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

VIENNESE TABLE 
Selection will vary, an example 
Cannoli  * Miniature Eclairs
Lemon & Key Lime Squares 
Chocolate Dipped and more

FISH STATION 
Hot or Chilled poached Salmon
Cucumber Salad or Sauce Verte

RAW BAR – priced per piece
Wellfleet Oysters 
Wellfleet Littleneck Clams
Iced Jumbo Shrimp






Captain Linnell House - Logo

For more information about "The Perfect Package"
or any other information regarding
the Captain Linnell House please contact:


Shelly Hippler Conway
Function Coordinator 

508 - 255 - 3400
Fax  508-255-5377
shelly@linnell.com

 



~ A Cape Cod Wedding

 
 


Press play to take a look

 
(Optionally launch in external player)


Captain Linnell House - peach rose, Cape Cod Wedding, Wedding on Cape Cod, wedding, weddings, Cape Cod


Captain Linnell House - Logo

 

For more information about "The Perfect Package"
or any other information regarding
the Captain Linnell House please contact:

Shelly Hippler Conway
Function Coordinator 

508 - 255 - 3400
Fax  508-255-5377
shelly@linnell.com

 



PROPRIETORS:  Bill Conway,  Chef - Owner    •    Shelly Hippler Conway,  Function Coordinator

All web site designs ©1997-2012 Captain Linnell House.
Web Hosting by Diversified Technologies