Grace Events

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $4,595

Guest capacity

Up to 350 seated guests

About this venue

Grace Events is a beautifully restored historic venue located in the heart of downtown Portland. Originally built in 1856 as Chestnut Street Methodist Church and designed by architect Charles Alexander, Grace is one of the city’s few surviving examples of Gothic Revival architecture, having endured the Great Fire of 1866. Now under new ownership, The Herget Group and managed by former Event Director Meghan Johansmeier, Grace enters an exciting new chapter while honoring it's rich past. The venue is known for its stunning architectural details, historic charm, and exceptional service. Grace Events offers several spaces for various guest counts, from cocktail receptions for up to 350 guests to seated dinners for 200. Couples can prepare in the newly renovated bridal suite, exchange vows in the intimate Great Room, and celebrate with dining and dancing in the breathtaking Sanctuary featuring soaring cathedral ceilings, original stained glass, and a striking central bar.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-350

Venue type

  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
15 Chestnut St, Portland, ME 04101

Our event spaces

Sanctuary

Honor The past and present in Portland's premier event space.

This stunning venue showcases the original church’s exquisite details, including stained glass windows, hand-painted wood grain, and even repurposed pews used for seating. The impressive round main bar features a striking petal design inspired by the space’s Triquetra stained glass windows. Paired with an open-concept kitchen, the venue offers modern amenities within a setting that beautifully honors Portland’s vibrant history.

Guest capacity

1-225 Seated

1-350 Standing

Square footage

10,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

-Open Concept Kitchen -Orginal Lighting Fixtures -Round Central Bar -Two Floors of Dining Space -Soft Seating For Lounge Clusters -Ebony Chivari Chairs -6 & 8 Foot Banquest Tables For Dining -^0" Round Tables For Dining

Room cost

$5995 for 5 hour event on Saturdays and Holiday Sundays. $5995 For Fridays or Sundays. Time may be extended by 1 hour for $500

Greatroom

The Greatroom is a perfect space to kick-off your celebration, whether that be exchanges vows, or sharing cocktail with your guests.

With beautiful leaded glass, ebony hardwood floors, and crystal chandeliers, the Great Room is ideal for a cocktail hour or intimate ceremony. Set up a bar and soft seating for mingling before continuing your event with dinner and dancing upstairs, or arrange ebony chavari chairs for a classic vow exchange. Bright and neutral, the space is stunning styled up or down for any celebration.

Guest capacity

1-150 Seated

1-200 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

-Dimmers on all lights for customization -Ebony Chivari Chairs - White Stage for Exchanging Vows

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Sanctuary

Honor The past and present in Portland's premier event space.

This stunning venue showcases the original church’s exquisite details, including stained glass windows, hand-painted wood grain, and even repurposed pews used for seating. The impressive round main bar features a striking petal design inspired by the space’s Triquetra stained glass windows. Paired with an open-concept kitchen, the venue offers modern amenities within a setting that beautifully honors Portland’s vibrant history.

Guest capacity

1-225 Seated

1-350 Standing

Square footage

10,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

-Open Concept Kitchen -Orginal Lighting Fixtures -Round Central Bar -Two Floors of Dining Space -Soft Seating For Lounge Clusters -Ebony Chivari Chairs -6 & 8 Foot Banquest Tables For Dining -^0" Round Tables For Dining

Room cost

$5995 for 5 hour event on Saturdays and Holiday Sundays. $5995 For Fridays or Sundays. Time may be extended by 1 hour for $500

Available services that can be provided by Grace Events

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Service staff
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

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