Wedding Venue that lets you bring your own alcohol

boudreaubrenda

Hello,

I am looking for a place that allows you to bring your own alcohol. My friend got married last year at an inn in maine. It allowed her to set up a ten, get her own caterer, and have her own bar. It was right on the ocean and had accomodations for everyone that came to the wedding. They also had a fire pit area. That is exactly what I am looking for, but don't want to copy her exact location.

Does anyone have any ideas. Willing to go anywhere in new england.

Thanks!

daubachsgirl23

You should look up venues in "dry towns" in New England.  They will require you to bring your own alcohol.  I am getting married at Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, and because Topsfield is a dry town, we have to supply our own alcohol.

For Massachusetts, here is a list of dry towns: http://www.mma.org/got-a-question-try-ask-the-mma-quick-links-287/85-dry-towns

jerseychic24

We are doing ours at bourndale function facility...they provide alcohol for 5a hrs during reception but they have a bon fire which we get to bring our own alcohol then breakfast the next morning just another option

kellyeliz

I think the Needles Lodge at Camp Kiwanee in Hanson allows you to bring in your own alcohol and it is right on a pond. Also because it is located at a camp there are cabins you can rent at a very cheap rate. I attended a wedding there and it was beautiful! Guests loves the wrap around porch and the setting was peaceful!


http://www.campkiwanee.com/rentals/

TheSlowskys

How many people?  Budget? What are the must haves - you mention waterfront, bringing in liquor/caterer, accomodations, and having a fire. All 4 of those might be a tall order so which are the most important to you?

TheSlowskys

Also, wanted to add that tons of places let you bring your own caterer in and liquor, dry town or not. I went this route thinking it would be cheaper - it's not.

gmfgal

Essex Conference Inn and Retreat Center in Essex MA.  Overnight for 42 guests, i think.  Own alcohol, and options for on site rehearsal dinner and morning after brunch.  It seems like a destination wedding where the destination is 1 spot and everything happens there.

lynfam

The Commons in Topsfield requires you buy alcohol from a distributor on consignment.

ap10563

I'm getting married at Camp Kiwanee next year and they don't let you bring in your own alcohol.  I

If you book this venue you are required to go through Bartending Services of NE and they charge you on a consumption basis which can be very expensive...I'm a little worried about it!

thursdaykim

Hi boudreaubrenda - I was wondering where your friend got married in Maine? That location sounds awesome.. can you please share?

Thanks!

cdoyle1

where was the place in Maine?