Event Planner's Guide 2017

WEDDINGS .

It’s the day you have always thought about or you’re a wedding planner looking to make a dream come true. With breathtaking scenic views and loads of charm, Maine pretty much sells itself as the perfect wedding backdrop. Marry in Maine. Thinking about a forest fairyland or island idyll? From barns to farms, lakeside resorts to mountaintop retreats, urban chic to coastal elegance, a Maine location can enhance your wedding with its stunning, natural beauty. Maine is a wonderful wedding destination that will excite your guests, and one that they can easily incorporate into a longer vacation. Your wedding is one of the most special days of your life and we want it to be perfect! Our seasoned staff provides personal assistance throughout the planning process and is your one-stop connection to all the services you’ll need to create your magical wedding. If you want someone to take care of all the details for you, consider engaging one of the area’s excellent event planners; we can point you in the right direction there, too.

MAKE IT SPECIAL MAKE IT MAINE

Even if you don’t hold your wedding in Maine, consider joining us for a rousing bachelor or bachelorette party or a romantic mini-moon. Maine is so close for many yet a world away from the ordinary. Create lasting memories of your pre- or- post wedding event by having it in Maine. Email us at weddings@visitportland.com or visit us online marryinmaine.com CLIMATE The sea tempers Maine’s climate, making for mild winters and cool summer breezes. Temperatures range from comfortable 60’s–80’s (with low humidity) during the summer months to 20’s–40’s during the winter. AVERAGE TEMPERATURES MONTHS HIGHS LOWS January 34° 17° February 35° 17° March 42° 25° April 54° 35° May 64° 44° June 75° 55° July 79° 59° August 79° 59° September 70° 50° October 61° 39° November 50° 32° December 38° 22°

LET US HELP YOU WITH • Wedding Venue • Guest Accommodations • Rehearsal Dinner • Tent & Other Rentals • Photographers • Caterers

• Printers • Entertainment • Florists • Transportation • Hiring a Maine Wedding Consultant • Bachelor/Bachelorette Party • Honeymoon/Mini-moon

• Visitor Literature • Wedding Favors

It was an easy decision to choose Portland as our wedding destination. We knew that our guests would fall in love with the city as much as we have, and we are still hearing about all of the things people enjoyed about their trip to Maine.” — Caitlin Murphy, Baltimore, MD “

Photo on right: Anne Skidmore Photography / Hardy Farm

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