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jlb73jlb73 member
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Hi ladies - I'm not from Maine, but my fiance and I are looking to hold a New England beach wedding next September.  We're looking in Maine, NH and the northern part of Mass.  Since I'm not from the area, I'd love to get some feedback on great beach locations and possible hotels/resorts!  Our main emphasis is on having a great relaxed time with our family/friends (everyone would be traveling into town for this) but still a pretty location for the ceremony with the chance for some stunning pictures.....thoughts?Thank you!
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    jlb73jlb73 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thank you so much ladies! Those are some fantastic locations.....if anything you may have made the decision that much harder!:-) I also found Inn by the Sea....has anyone heard of it/have any feedback?  Good or bad?  Also thinking of renting a cottage for the week leading up to the wedding as a fun way to relax with family.
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    angelizaangeliza
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    edited December 2011
    All I know about Inn by the Sea is that they have some pretty strict noise ordinances and your wedding would have to be over by 8pm I believe. Also, when I first started posting here 3 years ago, another Maine Knottie had been planning to get married there and had even paid a deposit but encountered some very rude and uncooperative people so she decided to just lose her deposit and get married somewhere else. Keep in mind though, this was 3 years ago. By now, management may have changed. Also, there are plenty of brides who have gotten married there and had wonderful experiences.
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    MiniMin20MiniMin20
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    maeghan21maeghan21 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm biased but St. Ann's in Kennebunkport is just a fairytale (see bio) I was also just at a Wedding at Rye State Park in NH and it was absolutely stunning.
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    praby19praby19 member
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    edited December 2011
    If I could have afforded it I would have done the Bar Harbor Club- its amazing but has limited seating for the room I wanted (I think around 100 and we already had a prelim guest list around 175). It is beuatiful and right on the water- plus gives guest options to explore around Bar Harbor or for the guest on a budget Ellsworth is half the price for hotel rooms and a very reasonable commute!
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    HE&MEHE&ME member
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    edited December 2011
    Make sure you check out the Samoset Resort as part of your search.  Gorgeous place to get married, have your reception, and excellent place for guests to stay! Good luck.
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    Calypso1977Calypso1977 member
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    edited December 2011
    its not on the beach, but the Wentworth by the Sea is on the harbor in New Castle NH (outside of portsmouth).
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