10 Stunning Destinations for your Portland, Maine Wedding Weekend
Rocky coastlines, fabulous seafood, adorable shops... there's no place better than Portland, Maine for a classic New England destination wedding. There's tons of activities to fill a wedding weekend: try a bar crawl through downtown, window shop in quaint Ogunquit, take to the seas on a breezy ferry or sea kayak, or just relax with your loved ones over fresh oysters and bubbly. These Portland (and Portland-adjacent) venues—which range from a full-service coastal resort to a quaint family-owned farm to a luxe private estate—offer the perfect home base for all your wedding adventures... especially the "I do"s!
Pineland Farms
New Gloucester, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Gorgeous Gardens
Diverse Indoor & Outdoor Venues
In-House Event Planning & Catering
Fab Features: gracious 5,000-acre working farm, educational campus, and event venue • beautiful ceremonies among the colorful blooms of the manicured English Garden, beneath the charming Victorian-style gazebo or classic white pergola, or on a pretty patio with Mount Washington views • dine and dance among the natural beauty in a lovely tented patio, a charming barn, or an elegant formal ballroom
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Scotland Fields
York, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Private Estate
Riverside Setting
Cozy Accommodations
Fab Features: serene estate set on 26 acres along the York River • the picturesque grounds boast tidal marshlands, lush woodlands, 2 restored historic homes , and a multi-level barn • rental includes exclusive use of the property for 4 nights with accommodations for up to 28 guests
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Dockside on York Harbor
York, ME
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
York Harbor View
Al Fresco Celebrations
Fab Features: beautiful, unpretentious bed & breakfast nestled on a private expanse of rocky shoreline overlooking York Harbor • al fresco celebrations on a soft lawn bounded by seasonal blooms and the rolling waves, then snap photos on the dock or the gracious inn porch • delectable cuisine is provided in-house, showcasing fresh, local, and organic ingredients in carefully crafted menus, cocktails, and desserts
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Nonantum Resort
Kennebunkport, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Classic Lighthouse
Sustainable Cuisine
Calm Bayfront Setting
Fab Features: historic waterfront destination highlighted by a classic Maine lighthouse, just 90 minutes from Boston • lawn receptions under a peaked tent while the sun sets over the Atlantic • plenty of cozy overnight lodgings for guests, plus fabulous on-site amenities like three restaurants, a marina, and scenic boat tours
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Colony Hotel
Kennebunkport, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Oceanfront Hotel
All-Inclusive
Classic New England Décor
Fab Features: grand historic hotel perched on an oceanfront bluff in iconic Kennebunkport • celebrate al fresco on the lawn overlooking the waves or in the warm, beautifully appointed dining room • pet-friendly guest rooms offer classic New England charm, with pretty wallpaper, gleaming wood floors, and bright windows that frame sea views
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Wells Reserve at Laudholm
Wells, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Affordable
Estuarine Preserve
Tented Celebrations
Fab Features: preserved saltwater farm and barn • open-air or tented celebrations on the expansive lawn • the wide open spaces, miles of nature trails, and a beautiful beach provide endless photo ops
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Stage Neck Inn
York, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Picturesque Peninsula
Creative Menus
Unobstructed Ocean Views
Fab Features: inviting hotel on a rocky peninsula in York Harbor just steps from the surrounding bay • lawn ceremonies with panoramic views of the Atlantic • enjoy spectacular sunsets thanks to the large windows of the Harbor View Room, which also boasts warm ocean-blue walls, a contemporary fireplace, and an adjacent patio
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Coolidge Family Farm
New Gloucester, ME
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Historic Charm
Overnight Accommodations
Fab Features: historic Union meeting house-turned-charming chapel with original stained glass windows • massive doors in the beautifully renovated barn open onto a gracious 11-acre property, studded with trees • overnight lodgings for 28 in two adorable vintage farmhouses, a family suite, and two sweet cottages
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Beachmere Inn
Ogunquit, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Panoramic Ocean Views
Romantic Elopements
Affordable
Fab Features: family-run Inn nested on the rocky coastline of the Marginal Way • enjoy cocktail hour around a fire pit in the unique Rotunda illuminated by bistro lighting • spectacular ocean views whether your celebrating inside the Marginal Way Salon or on the Victorian Side Lawn
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Inn on Peaks Island
Portland, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Island Charm
Intimate Accommodations
Year-Round Celebrations
Fab Features: picturesque Inn on an island in Casco Bay, just a 15-minute ferry ride from Portland • loved ones can stay on-site in seven cottage-style guest rooms and an apartment-style suite • say "I do" in a quaint garden gazebo, then snap romantic photos along the rocky waterfront, on the nearby ferry, or on the wooden dock
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
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We couldn't leave out this iconic destination venue, located just two hours north of Portland!
French's Point Private Estate
Stockton Springs, Maine
Fab Features: a historic Maine estate nestled on a dreamy spot overlooking Penobscot Bay • take your pick between endless event venues tucked amid the beautifully restored seaside estate house and saltwater farm on 15 acres of landscaped grounds • celebrate all weekend long with the property’s lodging accommodations for 40–60 of your loved ones
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
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