Shuttle
September 18, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Friday, September 18 Bus #1 Belfast Harbor Inn → French’s Point 6:50 PM — Please be at the Belfast Harbor Inn and ready to board. 7:05 PM — Bus departs the Belfast Harbor Inn. 7:30 PM — Arrives at French’s Point. Bus #2 The Seascape → The Homeport → Captain Nickels → French’s Point 6:50 PM — Please be at The Seascape and ready to board. 7:00 PM — Departs The Seascape. 7:05 PM — Pickup at The Homeport. 7:10 PM — Pickup at Captain Nickels. 7:30 PM — Arrives at French’s Point. Return Transportation 9:30 PM — Both buses will depart French’s Point for return transportation to all hotels. Please plan to arrive at your pickup location a few minutes early so buses can stay on schedule.
Shuttle
September 19, 2026 2:30 pm - 12:00 am
Bus #1 Captain Nickels Inn → French’s Point → Cousin’s House → St. Vincent de Paul Church 1:05 PM — Please be ready at The Captain Nickels Inn. 1:30 PM — Pickup at French’s Point Retreat House, near the Portico entrance 2:00 PM — Arrives at St. Vincent de Paul Church 60 Franklin Street, Bucksport, ME Bus #2 Belfast Harbor Inn → St. Vincent de Paul Church 1:20 PM — Please be ready at The Belfast Harbor Inn. 1:30 PM — Departs The Belfast Harbor Inn. 2:00 PM — Arrives at St. Vincent de Paul Church 60 Franklin Street, Bucksport, ME Bus #3 The Seascape → The Homeport → St. Vincent de Paul Church 1:20 PM — Please be ready at The Seascape. 1:30 PM — Departs The Seascape. 1:40 PM — Pickup at The Homeport. 1:50 PM — Departs The Homeport for St. Vincent de Paul Church. 2:10 PM — Arrives at St. Vincent de Paul Church 60 Franklin Street, Bucksport, ME Transportation to the Reception (3) buses will be available to transport guests from the ceremony to the reception. End-of-Night Transportation Shuttles will be available for guests returning to their accommodations throughout the evening: 10:00 PM — buses available for early departures 11:00 PM — buses available for the second trip 12:00 AM — buses available for the final trip of the night Please plan to arrive at your pickup location a few minutes early so that buses can stay on schedule.
Flight
There are daily flights from NYC and many other airports and Bangor is about 40 minutes from the Venue. We recommend renting a car or booking a taxi in advance.
Flight
There are more daily flights into Portland. If you plan to fly to Portland we recommend renting a car for the weekend. The drive to French’s Point is 2.5 hours.
Hotel
The Homeport Inn and Tavern, built in 1861, is a historic Searsport landmark and luxury inn offering nine guest rooms and easy access to nearby attractions. The inn is reserved exclusively for our guests. To book please visit the link provided to book through our Lawrence-McLaughlin wedding room block. Rooms must be booked by July 19, 2026.
Hotel
Captain Nickels is another Bed & Breakfast, directly next to the Homeport Inn, rooms here are available on a first come first serve basis. Built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the inn is named after its first owner, Captain Albert V. Nickels, who resided here with his wife Elizabeth and their eight children.
Hotel
This is the lovely budget friendly option and the host hotel with the most guest rooms. Breakfast is included. Two-night minimum stay required. Check-in time is after 3:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM. Note: In order to receive the discounted group rate, guests must reserve either by calling the hotel directly and mentioning the Lawrence-McLaughlin wedding room block or by using the link below. Rates start at $229/per night.
Hotel
The Seascape offers newly renovated cottages and motel rooms for a peaceful Maine coastal escape. For larger groups that may want to stay together, there are cabins that accommodate up to 5 people. The entire property is reserved exclusively for our guests. To book, simply visit their website, enter the weekend dates, select "group block code" and enter "LAWRENCE" (in all caps) at checkout.
Discount Code - LAWRENCE
Travel Note
For larger groups or guests intending to turn their time in Maine into a vacation, a rental home or cottage is an ideal option. This area offers a wide array of privately owned family homes and cottages available for rent, with several located on the road leading onto French’s Point.