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Best Wedding Venues in Maine 2026: Oceanfront, Barns & Estates

Maine's best wedding venues. Cliff House, French's Point, Granite Ridge Estate - oceanfront, barn, and luxury venues with capacity, pricing, and booking tips.

1

Cliff House Maine

Perched atop 70-foot cliffs overlooking the Atlantic. This luxury resort offers arguably the most dramatic ocean backdrop in the state, with ballrooms featuring floor-to-ceiling glass.

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2

French's Point

A private estate on a peninsula in Penobscot Bay. It feels like a European coastal villa, offering complete privacy and 260-degree ocean views.

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3

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

For nature lovers, getting married among 300 acres of blooming gardens, waterfalls, and stonework is pure magic. The Native Butterfly House is a favorite spot.

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4

The Barn at Flanagan Farm

The gold standard for luxury barn weddings. Located just outside Portland, it features two immaculately restored barns and a sanctuary in the woods for ceremonies.

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5

Chebeague Island Inn

Accessible by ferry from Portland, this 1920s Greek Revival inn offers a classic 'summer in Maine' vibe with a massive wrap-around porch and sunset views.

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6

Sunday River (Chondola)

Take a chairlift (or Chondola) to the North Peak Lodge for a ceremony 2,100 feet above the valley. The mountain views stretch all the way to Mount Washington.

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7

Linekin Bay Resort

The ultimate 'camp' wedding. You can rent out the entire resort (cabins and lodges) for a weekend, giving your guests a private summer camp experience.

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8

Granite Ridge Estate

A luxury barn venue perched on top of a mountain (1,000 ft elevation). The floor-to-ceiling windows behind the altar frame the White Mountains perfectly.

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