The Best Wedding Venues in Wells, ME

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8 Wedding Venues in Wells, ME

Beaches, waterfront settings
Farms, barns, ranches
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Hardy Farm c.1750 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Up to 180 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor

Established in 1750 as an English land grant in the picturesque White Mountains of Maine (then the “Massachusetts Bay Colony”), Hardy Farm remained in the same family for ten generations prior to being purchased by Greg and Deborah Link in 2001. After a The Links transformed Hardy Farm into a very special and unique “rustic elegant” venue for weddings and events offering an authentically historic feel, with a distinctly unique ambiance of contemporary yet rustic elegance featuring all of today's modern amenities. Hardy Farm accommodates up to 32 people overnight and the property encompasses 13 acres with beautiful gardens and stone patios, fire pit, the farmhouse, barn, lodge, woodland chapel, and their own 103’ sailcloth tent. Guests at Hardy Farm enjoy the beautiful rural New England setting with convenient proximity to North Conway, NH, and the Mt. Washington Valley, offering a myriad of year-round outdoor activities.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Unique barn setting
  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Feels like a getaway

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Not for you if you're looking for a sleek and contemporary space
  • No built-in audiovisual options
“From the moment we first reached out to Hardy Farm, the communication was quick, thorough and detailed. The event manager was incredibly responsive and flexible, catering to any last minute changes with ease to ensure our day went off without a hitch. The venue itself provided an intimate, inclusive atmosphere that felt perfectly accommodating for our wedding. The optional onsite lodging was perfect for our bridal party, out-of-town friends and family, and allowed everyone to fully enjoy the celebration. Hardy Farm's attention to detail and seamless execution made our special day truly unforgettable.”
Amber P., 2 years ago
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Village By The Sea 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Wells, ME
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor & indoor
  • Starts at $7,500
  • Offer

Nestled on 11 acres along the Southern Maine coast, Village by the Sea is a premier Wells, Maine wedding venue, ideal for destination weddings near Ogunquit and Kennebunkport and just 75 minutes from Boston. Our setting features an outdoor ceremony pergola, ceremony garden, and a spacious patio perfect for cocktail hours. Celebrate in our ballroom accommodating up to 200 guests, with chef-curated menus, custom wedding cakes, and an experienced on-site wedding team to guide every detail. Couples enjoy a complimentary deluxe suite on their wedding night and the option to reserve a group room block at no upfront cost. Just 1.5 miles from the beach, our venue offers scenic spots for first looks, engagement photos, and coastal wedding memories. Whether planning a destination wedding in Maine or a classic seaside celebration, Village by the Sea delivers the perfect combination of charm, convenience, and personalized service.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Dressing room available
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site
  • Handles all cleanup logistics

Venue considerations

  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • Not wheelchair accessible
“The people working, were outstanding and could not be more of a huge help!! if you are looking for a beautiful space right by the beach, this is it”
Chloe L., a year ago
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Spring Hill Maine 
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)
South Berwick, ME
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $7,500

Planning a wedding can be exciting, and overwhelming. Finding that perfect place is never easy, but Spring Hill may just be the Maine wedding venue you've been hoping to find - a unique combination of rustic and modern, elegant and affordable. Our 60 acres of rolling meadows and waterfront, with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, make for a simply breathtaking location for your wedding ceremony and reception. Experience counts, especially when everything has to be perfect. We have over 50 years of experience hosting and catering Maine weddings. Our venue, and all of our services, can be custom-tailored to your vision of a picture perfect day.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides event staff
  • Unique barn setting
  • Has a dance floor for celebration

Venue considerations

  • No free parking
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
  • Not for you if you're looking for a sleek and contemporary space
“Spring Hill was the PERFECT choice for our wedding day. The team at Spring Hill are absolute rockstars who answered every question with confidence & provided ideas we hadn’t thought about. The venue itself is gorgeous and spacious, with a clean aesthetic that gave us plenty of room to have all our guests with comfort. The food was incredible and guests wouldn't stop raving about it, saying it was unlike any wedding food they have had before. What really stood out was how seamlessly everything flowed from our ceremony, to cocktail hour, to the reception, and to dancing. Spring Hill made everything feel effortless, and we know that was because of the team's attention to detail behind the scenes! We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would recommend Spring Hill Maine to any couple in a heartbeat!!!”
Jordan M., 2 months ago
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Wandby Landing 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
Kennebunk, ME
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $15,000

Each wedding has exclusive use of the venue and amenities. Located in Coastal Kennebunk, this historic yet modern setting creates a unique atmosphere for you and your guests. With multidimensional aesthetics, 2 levels of seating opportunities, we can help you create a wedding experience that is uniquely you.

Why you'll love this venue

  • All-inclusive venue packages
  • Offers full-service amenities
  • Has a luxe vibe

Venue considerations

  • No built-in audiovisual options
  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • No dedicated areas for getting ready
Awarded Best of Zola
“Wandby Landing, Mariah, Matt, and their staff are incredible. They made the entire process of planning our wedding stress-free. Every detail was perfectly organized and executed - hors d'oeuvres, the delicious drinks, an absolutely incredible family-style dinner. All night, and for weeks after, our guests were complementing the delicious food ("by far the best they'd ever had at an event"), and most notably, the friendliness, attentiveness, and professionalism of the staff. We were able to enjoy our wedding day with all the trust and confidence that their team would carry through a incredible event for us and our guests. Wandby Landing is a treasure, and the staff is amazing. If we could rate them 10 stars, we would.”
Liz and B., 3 years ago
The Colony Hotel 
Rating: 4.3 (3 reviews)
Kennebunkport, ME
  • Up to 225 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Outdoor & indoor

Just like your wedding, the Colony Hotel is a classic. Our historic grand oceanfront resort in Kennebunkport, Maine provides the perfect setting for your perfect day! Enjoy cocktails on our Ocean Porch overlooking the shimmering Atlantic, then dance the afternoon away in our Grand Dining Room. Your guests will be spoiled with scrumptious food, an unforgettable ambiance, and classic New England hospitality.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides catering services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Provides event staff

Venue considerations

  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • No built-in audiovisual options
“Based on previous reviews of weddings at the Colony, we lowered our expectations for wedding day but stuck with the venue as it is stunning, large enough for all of our guests, and in our preferred location of Kennebunkport. Our wedding exceeded expectations and was PERFECT, other than the cloudy day. Nicole is the best! Since we started planning over a year ago, there have been three different wedding coordinators at the Colony and we are SO grateful that Nicole was the one with us in the final months and on our day. She really executed every little detail of our day to make it perfect. Nicole provided such great insight and recommendations, a testament to her years of experience. The Colony is lucky to have her! Of course we could not have had such an amazing wedding weekend without the wonderful staff at the Colony. We are seriously blown away by all of the hotel staff and the staff on the day of, they were extremely prompt, professional, and helpful to make our vision come alive and stick to our requested timeline. The chef and kitchen staff were able to serve 190 entrees in 20 minutes, incredible! The food was also delicious, we received several compliments about the appetizers, entrees, late night food, and morning after breakfast. Most of our guests stayed at the Colony and found the rooms lovely and comfortable. The new Coveside rooms provided a great option for guests seeking more modern accommodations.”
Taylor F., 2 years ago
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The Red Barn at Outlook Farm 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
South Berwick, ME
  • Up to 220 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Outdoor & indoor
  • Starts at $11,925
  • Offer

The Red Barn at Outlook Farm specializes in Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions year round. The grounds embody New England charm with picturesque settings filled with stunning natural beauty. The Red Barn offers a rustic feel with modern day amenities such as air conditioning, working fireplaces, a covered veranda, a private suite and restroom for the couple, with everything on one floor inside and out ensuring accessibility for all. Accommodating 75 to 220 comfortably, it's the perfect venue for parties of all sizes. The Red Barn has designed all-inclusive wedding packages to ensure the satisfaction of our guests. Couples are even assigned their own Wedding Coordinator! This structure makes our packages and menus refreshingly transparent, and allows couples to find the package that best fits their budget and vision for their wedding day. Our award-winning staff is committed to providing our couples with a unique, specialized experience that they and their guests will remember forever!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Flexible event spaces
  • Provides event staff
  • Space for a large guest list

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you prefer a more modern aesthetic
  • Does not allow pets
  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
Awarded Best of Zola
“My husband and I are eternally grateful for the Red Barn and their staff. From the beginning, Nicole was extremely attentive and answered all of our questions when booking the venue. One of the main reasons we picked the Red Barn was because of its natural beauty inside and out. The wood finishes and landscaping are the perfect backdrop to any wedding, which allows you to decorate as much or as little as you want. We worked with Rachel in the last 3 months before the big day and could not have asked for a better day of coordinator. She made us feel so calm and heard throughout the process. She was open and excited about all of our ideas. Her and the staff made our decorations and personal touches look better than we could have imagined when we arrived on wedding day. The food, drinks and atmosphere were amazing, as well. The Red Barn made things feel so easy on the most important day of our lives. We will cherish these memories for years to come!”
Amanda F., 7 months ago
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Union Bluff Meeting House 
Rating: 4.7 (10 reviews)
York, ME
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Offer

Located on the shores of Short Sands Beach in York Beach, Maine, the Union Bluff is a classic hotel that has welcomed families for generations! Our property features 70 charming hotel rooms, an ocean-view Grand Ballroom, a scenic oceanfront lawn ceremony area, a cozy Pub, a casual Grill, and beautifully maintained grounds. The ballroom boasts a classic graciousness that gives the perfect back drop for your celebration! With space for up to 200 guests, it is the perfect setting to celebrate your love surrounded by family and friends.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Caters to out-of-town guests
  • All-inclusive venue packages
  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away

Venue considerations

  • No free parking
  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • Not wheelchair accessible
“Our wedding at Union Bluff Meeting House exceeded every expectation we had! Gabrielle Michaud, our coordinator, was amazing and instrumental in making sure our wedding ran smoothly, from pre-planing phone calls, check in reminders, rehearsal day, and throughout the entire wedding event. The venue itself is truly special with the lawn and beach view creating a stunning ceremony backdrop, and the meeting house just steps away, having both indoor and outdoor spaces for cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. We loved that guests could all stay at the hotel on-site and explore the charming York, Maine area at their leisure. Gabrielle truly went above and beyond on the day of, making me feel calm and taking us away after the ceremony for a breather and some appetizers. I’m so thankful to have had her on my wedding day and I couldn't recommend Union Bluff highly enough. We can’t wait to come back and visit for future anniversaries!”
Kelsey B., 3 months ago
Arrowheads Estate 
Cape Neddick, ME
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $15,000

Built in 1765 and updated for the modern era Arrowheads Estate is a lovely Southern Maine farmhouse specializing in weddings and upscale affairs. We pride ourselves on on cultivating a strong working relationship with our clients to create an event that is unique to you and tells your love story through thoughtful details big and small! In addition to our gorgeous 1765 house we have large lush garden plots complete with our seasonal sailcloth tent- Being a working micro farm, our in house catering team will be sure to blow you away with their locally sourced creative cuisine with a focus on ethnic flair.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Exudes old-world charm
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site
  • Bridal suite on site

Venue considerations

  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
  • No in-house lighting and sound packages available
  • Does not have a dance floor

About wedding venues in Wells, ME

Maine's rugged coastlines, historic properties and enchanting forests create the perfect backdrop for your special day. When you choose Maine, you're embracing both natural splendor and authentic New England charm. The venues here showcase the state's distinctive character in ways you won't find elsewhere; everything from harbor views to stunning mountain backdrops will make your celebration truly memorable.

What Makes Maine an Ideal Wedding Destination?

Maine offers incredibly diverse wedding settings that will match whatever vision you have for your day. You can host an oceanfront ceremony with crashing waves as your soundtrack or create a rustic barn celebration surrounded by spectacular fall foliage. Venues here average about $9,229 which takes up roughly 17% of a typical wedding budget, giving you exceptional value while still providing those breathtaking backdrops you're looking for. The average wedding costs approximately $53,369 for 150 guests. If you're planning something more intimate, smaller gatherings of 50 guests average $23,499 while celebrations with 100 guests run around $38,896. Looking at larger celebrations? Weddings with 200, 250 or 300 guests average $66,301 $79,234 and $92,167 respectively.

Where Can You Find Accessible Venues in Maine?

The Red Barn at Outlook Farm in South Berwick offers rustic elegance that's fully accessible thanks to its single-floor layout. You'll love the working fireplaces that create an intimate atmosphere, plus the covered veranda and private suite make the experience comfortable for everyone. Over in Ogunquit, Cliff House provides spectacular ocean views with accessible amenities including elevators and smooth pathways to all event spaces so your guests with mobility concerns won't miss a moment.

How Can Maine Venues Enhance Remote Participation?

Venues like Marianmade Farm in Wiscasset and Linekin Bay Resort in Boothbay Harbor offer beautiful settings that go beyond simple streaming for your remote guests. You should consider venues that allow for virtual tours, interactive livestreaming and real-time messaging platforms that connect distant guests with your celebration. This approach creates a much more meaningful experience for loved ones who can't attend in person but still want to share in your special day.

Which Maine Venues Offer Outstanding Culinary Experiences?

The Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport features the River House Restaurant known for exceptional farm-to-table cuisine that will impress your guests. Their chefs use fresh Maine ingredients that showcase the region's flavors in every bite. Cliff House Maine in Cape Neddick offers contemporary coastal cuisine with talented chefs focusing on seasonal dishes that feel special and authentic. Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport provides exceptional dining with locally sourced ingredients in an intimate setting that works perfectly for celebrations up to 80 guests.

What Should You Consider When Planning Your Maine Wedding?

Book your venue early since most couples secure their location about 16 months before the wedding date. September tends to be the most popular inquiry month with ideal weather conditions, though October provides spectacular foliage that requires minimal decoration and can save you money on floral arrangements. Allocate your budget thoughtfully across key vendors: - Venue: $9,229 (17%) - Catering: $7,383 (14%) - Bar Services: $5,907 (11%) - Planners: $5,944 (11%) - Photographers: $5,190 (10%) - Videographers: $4,295 (8%) - Florists: $4,266 (8%) - Cakes & Desserts: $789 (1%) - Hair & Makeup: $550 (1%)

Where Can You Find Distinctive Waterfront Venues?

The Viewpoint Hotel in York showcases incredible views of Nubble Lighthouse with sailcloth tents that accommodate up to 150 guests. Your photos will be absolutely stunning with that iconic Maine lighthouse in the background. Asticou Inn in Northeast Harbor features fine dining with fresh seafood and New England favorites against picturesque harbor views that create a classic coastal Maine experience your guests will remember for years. From coastal elegance to rustic charm, Maine's diverse venues offer extraordinary settings for your perfect wedding day. You'll find options that match whatever vision you have while providing that special Maine character that can't be replicated anywhere else.

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