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onveniently located a scenic hour from Portland, this
midcoast peninsula exudes romance from the moment
you turn off Route 1 and head south toward the water.
The quaint harbor village seems to offer the perfect mix
of history, natural beauty, rustic charm, and friendly local flavor
to appeal to most any wedding style.
Exchange your vows in a 200-year-old stone chapel on Ocean
Point, which boasts a most breathtaking view of the rocky mid-
coast. Or maybe the gazebo at Barrett's Park, nestled in Lewis Cove
on Linekin Bay, is more your style. Stand at the altar of Our Lady
Queen of Peace as she proudly watches over the harbor from the
east side of the village. From the deck of a boat, the end of a pier,
the edge of the coastline in a historic island chapel, or in the midst
of world class botanical gardens, there is a romantic ceremony set-
ting for any couple of any faith.
The possibilities are every bit as plentiful for picturesque
reception venues, ranging from all-inclusive resorts and spas
to a historic rustic lodge nestled among tall pines high above
the harbor. The outdoorsy couple can celebrate their special
day with family and friends under an elegant white tent located
at a marina or right in the heart of town overlooking the harbor. For
a more intimate wedding experience consider a waterfront cottage
rental or the ultimate Maine coast wedding experience, a private
island complete with boat transportation and lobsters!
The region has a wonderful selection of wedding professionals
to assist in creating the wedding of your dreams. Consider hiring a
local wedding planner and photographer, who know the area's best
kept secrets and hidden gems to give your wedding a real local flavor.
Pamper yourself with a variety of spa and salon services to achieve
total relaxation before your big day. Design your flowers, choose
your bridal party gifts and wedding favors, and shop for your hon-
eymoon. Plan a unique bachelor and bachelorette party on a lobster
boat, a reggae cruise, a world class golf course, or at a local brewery.
Host a clambake for your rehearsal dinner, or take in happy hour
on an outdoor boat bar, a rooftop, a sunset sail, or one of the many
sunny decks serving up the freshest seafood one can find with live
music and friendly folks. Choose from a selection of unique and
traditional options for guest transportation including antique cars,
trains, boats, airplanes, trolleys, buses, and limousines.
Before and after the wedding, guests will have the opportunity
to enjoy an incredibly vibrant community with something to offer
everyone. The outdoor enthusiasts can hike, bike, kayak, or sail.
Arts and culture lovers can take in a play, a musical performance,
dinner theatre, follow the art trail, or wander through the botani-
cal gardens. Families can head to the park, the beach, play mini
golf, or visit the aquarium. And the shopping aficionados will
simply think they have arrived in heaven.
The icing on the wedding cake just may be the diverse selec-
tion of lodging opportunities available in the region, ensuring
that your guests will find an option that fits their individual needs,
budget, and taste.
It's just the kind of place destination wedding dreams are made
of, and it's waiting
here for you.
To start planning
your Boothbay Harbor
Region wedding today,
visit the Boothbay
Harbor Chamber of
Commerce at
www.boothbay
harbor.com or call
207-633-2353 to
request a complimen-
tary wedding planner.
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Just the kind of place destination
wedding dreams are made of...
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