Planning Your Reception

Your first meeting with our Function/Banquet Coordinator will determine room availability based on desired reception date, time, and estimated number of guests. We can accommodate up to 125 guests in our Harbor Porches dining room between 11:30 AM and 4:30 PM. We can accommodate up to 100 guests in our Harborview Room between 6 PM and Midnight.

Smaller rooms are available for evening rehearsal dinners. Also, although the menus are not included here, we do offer a range of options for your rehearsal dinner including a Clambake, Barbecue or other Themed Dinner event. You may also arrange a Sunday Brunch following your Saturday wedding.

After you book your reception, the Function/Banquet Coordinator will send a written confirmation of date, time, and room preference. Thereafter, you will meet to discuss your room and seating arrangements, menu beverage service, and any special needs you anticipate for yourself and your guests. A guaranteed count of your guests is required 10 days prior to the reception.

Payment Policies

Harbor Porches ~ A $2,000 non-refundable deposit is due upon booking. Harborview Room ~ A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is due upon booking. Please consult your contract for payment schedule. Charges will be based on the final guarantee (if applicable in your contract) or the actual number of guests, whichever is greater. In addition, a $100 administrative fee will be charged and will be due with final payment on the day of the event (this covers consultation, planning, and detailing of your special day).

Payment in full is required on the day of the event, prior to departure. All food and beverage charges are subject to Maine State Meals and Lodging Tax (currently 7%) and 20% gratuity. Cash, personal checks, cashier's checks, money order, or credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, and American Express) are accepted.

The Ceremony

For details on your oceanfront ceremony, please go to the Ceremonies & Reception tab at left or click here.

Room Fee

Room rental fees: Harbor Porches, $2,000 ($1,000 on Sunday afternoons); Harborview Room, $750; and Ocean Point Room, $100. The Function Coordinator will assist you in deciding how to set up your reception room and seating for the comfort of your guests. Bonus: Add a rehearsal dinner and post-wedding breakfast to your wedding reception plans and we'll waive the private room fees for these add-on meals.

Seating Arrangements

We've prepared some suggested seating arrangements. Please select from the options below (PDF files require Adobe Acrobat. They are slightly larger but will print out better):

Harbor Porches 90-125 people
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Harborview Room 50-100 people
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Menu Selection and Bar & Beverages

We offer a wide variety of options from buffet to formal candlelight banquets. Please refer to our "Hors d'Oeuvres Selection", "Plated Dinner Menu", "Buffet Dinner Menu", and "Carving and Pasta Stations" inserts for details.

Details on our Bar services are found on the Ceremonies & Receptions page. click here

Guest Rooms

If you require guest rooms, please inquire about availability at the time you book your function. We do require a two-night minimum on weekends, and a three-night minimum on holiday weekends.

Reception Services by Others

Our "Suggested Services" insert includes bands, photographers, florists, and other vendors who will help you with the services not provided by our Inn. While we will work with the vendors you select, in order to make your reception special and the way you want it, Stage Neck Inn is not responsible for other vendors' services or products. Please make these arrangements directly.

Photos on this page are courtesy of Patrick McNamara.