Maine Wedding Resources and Event Partners

Please visit my friends, They are the best I know! I have worked with everyone listed here. I have loved working with every single one. I have experience at every location on this resource page. Each of them comes with my highest recommendation.  I welcome any questions you may have with regard to any of them, their work, and my experiences with them. This Maine Wedding Resources list is a continuous work in progress. If any Maine Wedding vendor’s listing doesn’t have a link, they will. If there is no description, it’s coming. As I mentioned, I have worked with all of these fine Maine Wedding and Event Professionals, and I’m happy to answer any questions you may have regarding any of them.

Maine Wedding Resources –  Venues

Black Tie Catering – Portland, Maine – If you haven’t yet reserved your wedding venue, and you are looking for a variety of options, there is no better place to start than The Black Tie Catering Company has more venues in the Greater Portland area than I could possibly list here, and are growing all the time. whether you want an elegant Maine Island wedding, a stately mansion, a museum, or an airy open camp feeling, my friends at The Black Tie Co. have the right venue for you. Their food is amazing, and their attention to detail is impeccable. you will love everything about your Black Tie Catering Co. event.

Bar Harbor Regency – Bar Harbor, Maine – Bar Harbor’s Premier destination Wedding Location in the Bar Harbor Region, Perfect for an unforgettable intimate gathering, right on the water and suitable for up to about 80 guests comfortably. Have your ceremony on the deck, along with cocktail hour right after, then bring them inside for diner and dancing!

Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center – Bar Harbor, Maine – An exclusive private 12 acre oceanfront resort setting, the AO is one of New England’s finest wedding locations. The AO Event Center features a newly renovated ballroom, exquisite cuisine, and superior service. Say your vows overlooking Frenchman Bay as boats sail by.  You may choose to host your cocktail reception in our spectacular Willows B & B and then continue your celebration at the AO Event Center to dance the night away.

The Samoset Resort – Rockport, Maine 

The Whitehall Inn – Camden Maine

Echo Hill – St. George Maine

Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch  – Auburn, Maine

Rangeley Inn – Rangeley, Maine

Sebasco Harbor Resort – Phippsburg, Maine

1774 Inn – Phippsburg, Maine

Newagen Seaside Resort – Southport, Maine

Linekin Bay Resort – Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Spruce Point Inn Resort & Spa – Boothbay Harbor, Maine

  The Daniel – Brunswick, Maine
Formerly The Captain Daniel Stone Inn, This historic former home of Captain Daniel Stone continues to be one of Brunswick’s most popular Inn’s. Freshly redesigned, this beautiful and distinctive Inn graces the historic coastal town of Brunswick Maine. The Daniel offers luxurious accommodations, fine cuisine as well as unique conference and meeting space. It’s a perfect spot for your wedding or business conference. All of your guests can stay in luxury right here at The Daniel!

Grey Havens – Georgetown ME – Grey Havens Inn is a beautiful bed and breakfast on Georgetown Island, which that lies between the mouth of the Sheepscot River and the Kennebec River on the Gulf of Maine. Grey Havens offers a romantic waterfront wedding venue for both large and small weddings. They provide accommodations, catering, a full bar and many other wedding services.

Frontier Cafe – Brunswick Maine

Pineland Farms New Gloucester, Maine

Camp Hammond

Camp Mataponi

Maine Wedding Barn

Barn at Walnut Hill

Barn at Flanagan Farm

Merrill Farmhouse at Pineland Farm – Gray

Shady Lane Farm – New Gloucester

Camp Waziyatah – Waterford

Camp Vega

Snow Pond Center for the Arts – Sydney Maine

Josiah’s River Farm – Cape Neddick

Kingsley Pines Camp – Raymond

Camp O-AT-KA – Sebago Maine

Point Sebago– Raymond Maine

Migis Lodge – Casco Maine

Skiesta – Sunday River

Peak Lodge at Sunday River – Newry Maine

Sliders at The Grand Jordan Sunday River – Nery Maine

Grand Summitt Sunday River – Newry Maine

Bethel Inn – Bethel Maine

Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch – Auburn Maine

Hilton Garden Inn Freeport – Freeport, Maine

Gilsland Farms/ Maine Audobon Society – Falmouth Maine

Harraseeket Inn – Freeport, Maine

Woodlands Country Club – Falmouth, Maine

Dunegrass – Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Joseph’s by the Sea – Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Camp Ketcha – Scarborough, Maine

Inn by the Sea – Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Spring Meadows – Gray

Spire 29 – Gorham, Maine

Portland Regency – Portland, Maine

Portland Company Complex/ 58 Fore – Portland Maine

Portland Club – Portland, Maine

Ocean Gateway – Portland Maine

DiMillo’s on the Water – Portland, Manie

Mariner’s Church Banquet Center – Portland Maine

Italian Heritage Center – Portland, Maine

Grace – Portland Maine

Eastland Park Hotel – Portland, Maine

Holiday Inn by the Bay – Portland, Maine

Fireside Inn – Portland, Maine

Inn on Peaks Island – Peaks Island Maine

Harborview at Jones Landing – Peaks Island Maine

York County Maine

Nonantum – Kennebunkport, Maine

Village by the Sea – Wells, Maine

Red Barn – Berwick, Maine

Stage Neck Inn– Wells, Maine

York Golf & Tennis Club – Wells, Maine

Foster’s Clambake – Wells, Maine

York Harbor Inn – York, Maine

Dockside Guest Quarters – York, Maine

Portsmouth Sheraton – Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Portsmouth Country Club – Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Wentworth by the Sea Country Club – Rye, New Hampshire

Lake Morey Resort – Fairlee, Vermont

Red Jacket Beach Resort – South Yarmouth MA

Maine Wedding Resources for Professional Formal Event Decor and Design

Maine Event Design & Decor
Whether you are just looking to add a touch of lighting, or turn the room into a whole  new space, Maine Event Design and Decor can help. From Photobooths to uplighting, mood lighting, balloons, and more, Maine Event Design and Decor has them, and owner Robyn Allen will work with you to select the right pieces, and blend them together to create a space designed specifically for you. most importantly, your guests will wonder just how you did it!

Maine Wedding Resources – Officiants

www.lovingunity.com
Jinny is a licensed minister who has performed hundreds of ceremonies of all types from non-denominational to interfaith, and from basic to extravagant. Jinny, working with her husband Dave, provides far more than any other officiant you will find, including video of the ceremony, Ceremony Programs, participation in the rehearsal dinner, and much more!

Maine Wedding Resources – Caterers

Have Chef Will Travel
Let Brad & Betsy Morrison bring their creative cuisine to your special event!

Buck’s Naked BBQ
A True Maine Success Story, Originally Artistic Eats, Creative Catering, Wendyll and Alex Caisse have created a truly unique BBQ Dining Experience with Buck’s Naked BBQ

The Pig Kahuna!
The Pig Kahuna is the premier provider of Pig Roasts and Paella Parties in Maine New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and coming soon to Florida!

Personal Touch Catering

Blue Elephant Innovative Events and Catering; blueelephantcatering@gmail.com

The Tailgate Gourmet

CVC Catering

Dandelion Catering

Bread and Butter Catering

Local Sprouts Catering

111Maine Catering

   Maine Wedding Resources – Bar Service:

Bernie Wyman, Licensed and Insured Bartender – 207-443-4700 or 207-751-8394

Dogfish Spirits Bar Services

CVC Catering – Chuck and Nancy Cerny

   Maine Wedding Resources –  Cakes and Bakeries

Bella Cheesecakes  Anthony Dominicus makes some of the most amazing cheesecakes you have ever tasted. When only the best cheesecake will do, Bella Cheesecakes are for you!

Cakes by Debbie

Cakes Extraordinaire

The European Bakery

Edible Delights

Let Them Eat Cake

   Maine Wedding Resources – Musicians:

Gary Richardson
Gary would be my very first call when seeking ceremony musicians. Not only is Gary an accomplished guitarist, he is a producer as well. Gary can help you find instruments that meet all your needs. As a musician with a producers ear, Gary can even help you pick out the right instrument to use when you need just one instrument that combines songs where the originals have multiple instruments.

Big Phil Records – Jamie Pearson of Big Phil Records is quite a talented character! A true artist, and a lot of fun. Jamie plays many instruments stringed and otherwise, and works with many musicians. So many in fact, that he created Big Phil Records. If you need musicians to set the right tone for your event, or play your ceremony music with just the right atmosphere, you are in great hands with Jamie Pearson of Big Phil Records!

Flight of Fancy
Specializing in Celtic, Contemporary, Folk, and Fusion.  Whether you need a Guitarist, Cellist, Violinist, or any combination thereof, Carolyn Mix, Peter Smith, and Darcy Doniger are ready to help!

Krysia Tripp
Krysia is an accomplished Flutist who can work solo, or with her Goldenwood Trio with Violin and Cello, or as a Duo with your choice of either.

Affordable Elegance String Quartet
Classical and Contemporary, the accomplished musicians that make up the Affordable Elegance Ensemble will affordably transform your wedding or special event with their beautiful music specifically tailored to you.

Seth Warner Guitar and Lute 207-883-7115

Steel Rhythm – An amazing Steel Drum Band, Steel Rhythm will add that easy island feel to your next event

Marc Macisso – National Smooth Jazz recording artist Marc Macisso is a Maine native, and is ready to come to Maine at any time to perform for your wedding or special event

Maine Wedding Resources –  Photographers

I work with many photographers, as many as 50 in a single year. These are my favorites. For more Photographer choices, click here

Zack Wolf Photography

Russell Caron

Kate Crabtree

Brian Wedge Photography

Bethany & Dan Photography

Gwen Pham Photography

Kelly Roy Photography

LAD Photography

doubletakephotography

Jeff & Jaime are an amazing team. They work together like a musical duo, perfectly complimenting one another for a wedding album you will never want to put away!

Joanne Lee Photography

Joanne has a calm warmth about her that instantly lets you know you are in the care of a knowledgeable professional. While here photographs speak volumes about her attention to every detail, her customer service rises to a level rarely seen in this day and age. when you hire Joanne she makes you feel like you are part of a family.

Kate baker Photography

Kate is Great! She took the middle picture on my weddings page. Kate is new to Maine, but has been an event photographer for many years, and it shows in her work. She is fun and professional, you will love working with her almost as much as the memories she captures.

Stewart Smith Photography
Stewart Smith not only knows how to mix well with your crowd, while taking these magnificent photographs, having worked with him, & seeing him in action, his professional demeanor makes it seem effortless!

stephaniewilkinsonphotography

Stephanie Wilkinson is one of the most energetic, outgoing, & friendly people I know. What’s more, she takes beautiful photographs! When you have a great connection with your photographer, your always smiling, so great photographs just come naturally!

timbyrnephoto

Tim Byrne has the unique combination of years of experience, along with the knowledge of the latest technological advances. Tim combines these with great sense of humor, and an easy demeanor, making every shot a perfect shot.

Maine Wedding Resources –  Videographers

ViaVision Film & Video Production
Francis Gagnon & Peter Van Ousted at Via-vision know what goes into top notch film & video production, & will produce a spectacular video of your event that will dazzle your friends & relatives.

Maine Wedding Resources – Florists and Flowers

Dodge The Florist
Gail Diamon and her team at Dodge the florist have created some of the most beautiful floral arrangements & accents I have seen. Let Gail’s knowledge, expertise, and preparation help your wedding shine!

Fleur De Lis

Harmon’s & Barton’s

Sawyer & Co.

Maine Wedding Resources – Limousine Service

Maine Limousine Service

Stained Glass Wedding card and keepsake boxes

Rachel Yaffe is a Maine Artist. She has crafted dozens of these beautiful pieces. Each one handcrafted, and personalized to your tastes, and to include just the right words and phrases to express the emotion of the day, and capture the joy and gravity of the day. It’s not only a beautiful wedding card box, but the perfect memory box for all the little items you will want to cherish from your wedding day for years after. you can contact Rachel at  yaffer35@gmail.com

Other Great Maine Wedding Resources that make any event spectacular…

Professional Uplighting and Production Services – Moonlighting Production Services

Photo Booth – Portland Photo booth Company

Magician – Phil SmithAbracadabra Productions

Baloon Twisters

Amie’s Paint & Twist

Jim Derosiers

Party Palooga

Elvis Impersonator – Michael Viselli

After the wedding…The Honeymoon!

All About Honeymoons
All About Honeymoons’ Gayle Hichborn
Yarmouth ME 04096
Phone: 207-846-7817
Fax: 207-846-6887
Email: gayle@allabouthoneymoons.com

More Maine Wedding Resources

Maine Wedding Planner
Maine’s resource for the finest wedding professionals. Find Caterers, Photographers, Reception Locations, and join Maine’s fastest growing online community for brides!

The Party Directory
Party planning. Wedding planning.

Manta.com

Napkin Rings – Remarkable Rhinestone offers Rhinestone Napkin Rings, Covered Buttons, Belt Buckles, Jewelry for Centerpieces, and Pins for Special Occasions. Buy online the best accessories for your celebration. If I’m unavailable and you still need a great DJ Entertainer…

Jim Casey Entertainment
If I am unavailable to perform at your event, there is no one I could personally recommend more highly than Jim Casey

Maine Disc Jockey Network
This is a Network that Jim Casey and I have founded. This represents the most elite Disc Jockeys in the state of Maine. We can create the vision that you desire for your wedding!

WeDJ.com
If none of the above are able to perform at your event, this is a great place to look for a Disc Jockey.

Friends of mine you may find helpful…

A Life Coach for every part of your life:

Meg Mulligan

Diane Bruni

Priscilla Hansen

Relationship Forums: http://talkaboutmarriage.com – Help and support for marriage and relationship issues and problems from a large, friendly community

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