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Welcome to 1888 Wedding Barn in the scenic Sunday River Valley Area in Bethel, Maine, where lodging accommodations like motels, Inns, B&Bs, and large rentable farmhouses are a short walking distance away. We provide at no additional cost a Beer, Wine, and a Mixed Drink Cash Bar with Complimentary Bartenders for your guests and Free Wedding Ceremony Chairs and Arbor in the beautiful White Pine Cathedral Forest or offsite at the Sunday River Artisan Covered Bridge. The Authentic Rustic Barn is newly renovated with Hickory Floors, New ADA Compliant Bathrooms, Fire Sprinkler System, and comfortable Heat and Air Condition. Let me know if you would like to set up a barn tour or telco to discuss your special wedding weekend further.

Services Offered

The 1888 Wedding Barn is a full-service wedding venue that offers on-site catering and wedding planning assistance. Additional services offered at no extra cost in the wedding packages include:

  • Wedding Ceremony Chairs and Arbor
  • Full bar service with Bartenders (no extra cost)
  • Wedding Reception Setup and Cleanup
  • Pressed Table Linens and Napkins
  • Plateware, Flatware, and Glassware
  • Cocktail Tables, Sweetheart Tables, Banquet Tables, and Round Tables
  • White Padded Chairs or Elegant Brown Chiavari Chairs
  • Paper Lanterns, Pearl White Globe Party Lights, and Mini Jewel Lanterns
  • Patio heaters
  • Air Condition and Heat (Competitive discriminator)
  • COVID-19 Mitigation

The only thing that is not covered in the Wedding Packages is Wedding Officiant, Photographer, Florist, and DJ/Band, and we can even help you out with that with our amazing "Do it Yourself" DJ QSC Sound System and PA System.

What You'll Love About 1888 Wedding Barn

This venue's interiors and exteriors will take your breath away and make the perfect photoshoot backdrop. Couples also rave about the culinary experience during their reception. Check out their 360º Virtual Tour to get a feel for its spaces and layout.

Pricing information

Starting at $8,500 Starting at $7,500
Couples usually spend $12,000 Couples usually spend $11,000
Reception
$3,500 starting price
Ceremony
$295 starting price
Bar service
$27 per person
Reception
$2,500 starting price
Ceremony
$295 starting price
Bar service
$27 per person
These prices are available for the months of September through October. These prices are available for the months of May through August.

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FAQ’s

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

2,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$295

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$295

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$27

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What months are included in your peak season?

September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
June
July
August
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Reviews of 1888 Wedding Barn

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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
68 reviews
94% recommend it
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.6 out of 5 rating
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The 1888 Barn is praised by multiple reviewers for its beauty, professionalism, and exceptional service. Paul and Charisa, along with their team, are highlighted for their friendliness, responsiveness, and attention to detail in planning weddings. The venue is described as well-maintained and picturesque, offering a dreamlike setting for ceremonies and receptions. Guests rave about the delicious food provided by Gourmet in a Pinch and commend the staff for their professionalism throughout the entire event.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The 1888 Barn is praised by multiple reviewers for its beauty, professionalism, and exceptional service. Paul and Charisa, along with their team, are highlighted for their friendliness, responsiveness, and attention to detail in planning weddings. The venue is described as well-maintained and picturesque, offering a dreamlike setting for ceremonies and receptions. Guests rave about the delicious food provided by Gourmet in a Pinch and commend the staff for their professionalism throughout the entire event.

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4.7/5 68 reviews
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3.4/5 52 reviews
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Stephany Sent on 09/13/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

Great Venue!

I was nervous reading some of the reviews from previous couples but please do not go by those! My experience with Paul and Charisa was nothing but professional and courteous! We had our wedding here and we were very pleased with everything. The pricing was very reasonable compared to other places we had looked at. We really liked that the Paul and his crew handle the food right there at the venue, it made it so there was less coordinating the day of. If I could give you any advice as a newly engaged couple look at options where the venue handles the food. It will save you stress!

Paul was great with adjusting some last-minute things, such as missing a table during the rehearsal dinner and making sure someone was at the venue for the cake to be dropped off. The first few months of planning the wedding, Paul was very responsive to emails, emailing me back almost immediately which I really appreciated. During the summer months though, he was a little less responsive however I know they are busy. His responses and answers to questions were extremely helpful and took the stress out of wedding planning. He offered options for inclement weather, or if we were having difficulty in finding a vendor.

The food was amazing, from what I have been told. I was so busy socializing that I think I took two bites, but everyone raved about the Baked Stuffed Haddock!

A couple things this venue has compared to others:
1. Day-Of coordinator Paul (he was very helpful the day of)
2. Tables, Chairs, Linens, Silverware, Bar Staffing, Waitstaff, chairs are all included in the venue rental. Huge deal!
3. Paul creates your seating chart and allows you to move tables where you like (this was great to help visualize where certain tables would be).

All in all, I would recommend this venue. Some of the previous reviews do not shed Paul in a good light which I disagree with. Paul was courteous and professional throughout the whole process and open to things I wanted to change.
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Kevin Sent on 08/17/2024
2.6 out of 5 rating

The barn is beautiful. The food was good.But the owner, Paul, is rude and disrespectful to the wedding guests and wedding party.

We enjoyed the old barn and the food by Charisa. However, Paul, the owner, is rude and disrespectful to wedding guests and wedding party. He tries to do everything himself rather than hire competent staff and he fails miserably.
So if you can handle a manager ruining your day you can enjoy the beautiful barn and catered food.
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A. Strusa Sent on 07/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding day!

Paul, Chef Charisa, and their wonderful team were absolutely amazing. Not only were they all friendly, personable, and professional, but they understood everything my now husband and I were looking for with our wedding and suggested ideas that helped to reassure us and give us peace of mind. Beautiful inside the barn and out, well maintained, and made our wedding day a dream come true. The food was DELICIOUS, my friends and family kept raving about it! Thank you for working with us each step of the way. Truly outstanding!!!
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