This was by far the best decision. From the time we checked in, to the time we drove away we had the staff at BHI there to make every dream and wish come true. It honestly felt like we were coming home and having a family wedding at our great great grandparents home. That sounds strange to say, but we were really looking for beautiful venue with a bit of history and we got that. Not only is the town of Bar Harbor perfect for a wedding, so beautiful, so many things to do- the team at BHI made us feel so special. Briana was there for every question and really became our day of coordinator. When we got there we had a drop off meeting for our decor, and when we left they loaded everything in our car for us. They set up and took down everything. Kept time for us. We didn't have a single worry. Briana & Jared, the staff in the restaurant, the chef, bartenders, housekeeping, valets, and front desk got to know us. We even had a running joke with the pool bartender... he made sure to ask me and ONLY me the last name on the room because I was so excited to say my new last name. They were all just so sweet. We cannot wait to spend every anniversary here for years to come.

We are so glad that we chose the Bar Harbor Inn for our wedding day. We are from out of town, and so we also chose to have our Rehearsal Dinner and after morning brunch at the venue. We had close to 80 guests from out of town attend our wedding, and the Bar Harbor Inn staff made us feel so special as they took care of us and hosted our guests for the entire weekend. It was really nice to be the only wedding happening that weekend as well!

The wedding staff was kind, informative, and pleasant to work with throughout the whole wedding planning process. On our wedding day, we were blown away by how seamless everything seemed to run, and we didn't have to worry about anything! The staff was flexible and communicative, and we were so glad to have them as partners. Shout out to the Spa for doing my bridal hair, which came out beautifully!

Our wedding ceremony took place on the lawn and was absolutely breathtaking. We had our reception indoors in the Reading Room and it was the perfect size to host our wedding guests for the meal and dancing.

We're no strangers to the Bar Harbor Inn, as we've visited several times before, but now it has a very special place in our hearts, and we will continue to return for the rest of our lives.

To say that we are obsessed with this venue would be an absolute understatement. From the moment we set foot in BHI for our venue tour, my husband and I knew that this place would be very tough to beat. It had everything we were looking for in our venue. Lots of natural beauty with a classic/vintage nautical Maine vibe and the bonus part was their rich history as a member of the Bar Harbor/MDI area. We absolutely loved all the vintage newspapers, photos and maps that were displayed everywhere.
Every single member of the staff, from the event coordinator to the valets and bellhops were not only complete professionals, but also incredibly friendly and warm. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Briana, who was there for us on every step of the planning process, happy to answer any questions and help provide us with options and Jared, who supported us during the rare times that Briana was unavailable. During our wedding rehearsal, Briana even identified a small muddy area on the ceremony lawn and opted to cover the space with wood planks, green cloth and some of our floral decor to ensure nobody got their heels caught or muddied their dress on the wedding day.
Arguably, the most important thing about the BHI is how much our guests enjoyed their time there as well. Every single person I spoke to during or after our wedding, has had nothing but wonderful things to say about the venue we chose. After months of gushing about this place, I’m so happy they all felt the same way that we did. This was also especially important to me because our guest count was large enough to only fit in the Reading Room which is only available between 11:30am-4pm. I was initially apprehensive about a daytime wedding, but I’m so happy I didn’t let that deter us from choosing this place.
All this to say, I cannot recommend this venue enough and my husband and I are already planning a trip back to relive all our wedding memories.

We chose bar harbor inn for our venue and it was one of the best decisions we made. Everyone went above and beyond to make, not only our day, but our whole stay so special. From the doormen to front desk staff and wedding coordinators, this team was such a pleasure to work with. The views are breathtaking and just what we were looking for when searching for a venue.
Planning the wedding from states away was made easy with Briana’s help! She was so responsive and easy to work with.
We wish we could relive the day over and over again but are already excited for our many bar harbor trips in the future. This place will always hold a very special place in our hearts

I cannot say enough good things about both the Bar Harbor Inn and its two incredible wedding coordinators, Sue Kropff and Briana Clark! My husband and I recently got married and hosted our reception at the Bar Harbor Inn, though we are from New Jersey. It was somewhat nerve-racking planning a wedding from afar (especially because you can't vet your vendor's work in person) but working with both Sue and Briana was truly a dream come true!

Sue and Briana were absolutely invaluable to the planning process, helping us figure out so many aspects of what we were hoping for when it came to our reception. They were knowlegeble, kind, flexible, and incredibly enthusiastic and helpful throughout the whole (almost year-long planning process)-- they truly made it so our reception could go off without a hitch.

Our reception was held in the Porcupine Room, which is the smaller of their two reception venues, and it was absolutely beautiful. The view from the balcony is breathtaking and the decor is elegant, understated, and was a perfect complement to our chosen wedding colors and florals. I also cannot say enough about the food. Seriously, our wedding food was some of the best I've had (FULL STOP), and I will be dreaming about that lobster bisque for many years to come. Our cake, which was made by their baker Janine, was also incredibly delicious and was decorated exactly as I had imagined (a naked cake with flowers)--it truly could not have been better.

I could go on and on about the Bar Harbor Inn and the absolutely wonderful wedding day we had there but I suppose I will leave it at this, if you are looking to book a wedding venue in Bar Harbor, look no further. The Bar Harbor Inn is the perfect choice!

Due to COVID-19, husband and I opted to do a small elopement at the Bar Harbor Inn. Even though it was only the two of us, the wedding coordinators Sue and Briana made everything special. They were wonderful to work with and very helpful. We live in Texas so planned everything over the phone/ through email. We loved the location, property was beautiful. All in all it was a great experience, and we plan to go back for our anniversary .

I couldn't possibly have better things to say about our experience getting married at the Bar Harbor Inn. Sue and Denise are wonderful people, and total professionals. They are flexible, organized, creative, and really care about making your wedding experience perfect and low-stress! When things come up unexpectedly, they are flexible and positive. Our ceremony of about 70 people went off without a hitch. The setting is immaculate, right on the ocean with the Porcupine Islands in the background (very cool when the Margaret Todd, a 4-masted schooner, sailed behind us mid-ceremony too). Photo ops galore! Sue made the perfect recommendation for the rehearsal dinner - Bar Harbor Lobster Bakes, right down the road, fabulous! - as well as photographer, musicians, and other vendors. She gave honest food recommendations, including when things were not necessary (which really gained my trust). Essentially everything about the experience was the way we wanted it to be. We should give a special shout-out to the food, incidentally... we selected the surf-n-turf with garlic mashed potatoes, maple butter salmon with red potatoes, and a chickpea cake vegetarian dish. For cake - and to be clear, Janice Strout is the best on the island - we went vanilla buttercream with blueberry puree. A large number of guests told us it was the best food and the best cake they have ever had. For appetizers, while the fruit cones and latkes fell a little flat, guests absolutely raved about the lobster grilled cheese, mini beef wellingtons, and assorted puff pastries. For music, we actually had Bob, who plays piano for normal happy hour and brunches at the hotel, play his wonderful assortment on the piano (he's incredibly talented and reads the room perfectly). When we didn't have some items that the hotel had for normal use, Sue and Denise let us use them for free. Bottom line, if you're looking for an amazing backdrop, amazing food, and amazing people who will keep your stress levels low and go the extra mile for you... well, you won't find anything better. :)

The staff at the Bar Harbor Inn were amazing. Sue and Nicole were AMAZING. They knew exactly what to do. They coordinated with our other vendors to make sure the date went off with out any issues. The views were fantastic and the landscaping is perfect for pictures.

This is the place to marry! The staff were amazing, so accommodating, professional and took time to listen. Our wedding weekend went smoothly, it really was perfect in every way. Thank you Bar Harbor Inn staff for making this a most memorable occasion we will always remember!

Outstanding wedding! I could not have asked for more. BHI provides a highly trained staff to put you at ease from the moment you choose the venue until you say "I do." They met every need - from making sure we stayed on schedule to helping grandma find the restroom. They are all about the details. A+