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Pricing information

Reception
$1,000 starting price
Ceremony
$750 starting price
Bar service
$27 per person
Reception
$1,000 starting price
Ceremony
$750 starting price
Bar service
$27 per person

About

On WeddingWire since 2011

The Bar Harbor Inn is a romantic waterfront wedding venue located in Bar Harbor, Maine, just minutes from Acadia National Park. The dedicated team at the Bar Harbor Inn will ensure that your day is everything you dreamed of and more. From a grand reception hall to an intimate ceremony on the lawn, this venue gives couples a day as unique as the love story that they share.

Facilities and Capacity

The Bar Harbor Inn offers an oceanfront lawn and a historic inn to host up to 125 guests. The Bayview Lawn is the perfect outdoor ceremony space, with minimal decorating needed, as the background speaks for itself. Indoor receptions can be held in the Reading Room or Porcupine Room for a charming yet elegant feel. With panoramic views of Frenchman Bay and access to outdoor space, guests can enjoy the best of both worlds within these indoor sites.

Services Offered

This New England-style inn puts the couple's needs first and has staff available to coordinate and cater. Other ways the Bar Harbor Inn serves couples include:

  • Setup
  • Break down
  • White folding chairs
  • White wedding arbor
  • On-site sound system
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Yoga

What You'll Love About The Bar Harbor Inn

The Bar Harbor Inn is truly the perfect place to say, 'I do.' In addition to the venue's top-notch event spaces and comprehensive services, you and your guests can participate in various activities. As you embark on your long-awaited journey to tying the knot, you can sit back, unwind, and enjoy a yoga session with your loved one. The Bar Harbor Inn also features a pool and spa to help you relax and rejuvenate before the big day.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

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?

$750

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

$750

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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

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

Cake Cutting
Wedding Cake

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)
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
November
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Reviews of Bar Harbor Inn

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
59 Reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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The Bar Harbor Inn is highly recommended by multiple reviewers as a wedding venue. The staff is described as kind, informative, and pleasant to work with throughout the planning process. The wedding day is praised for being seamless and well-coordinated. The venue itself is highlighted as beautiful, with a breathtaking lawn for the ceremony and a perfect-sized indoor space for the reception. The vintage nautical Maine vibe and rich history of the Bar Harbor Inn add to its appeal. The food is also highly commended, with guests raving about its taste. Overall, reviewers speak highly of the venue and plan to return for future visits.

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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 Bar Harbor Inn is highly recommended by multiple reviewers as a wedding venue. The staff is described as kind, informative, and pleasant to work with throughout the planning process. The wedding day is praised for being seamless and well-coordinated. The venue itself is highlighted as beautiful, with a breathtaking lawn for the ceremony and a perfect-sized indoor space for the reception. The vintage nautical Maine vibe and rich history of the Bar Harbor Inn add to its appeal. The food is also highly commended, with guests raving about its taste. Overall, reviewers speak highly of the venue and plan to return for future visits.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 59 reviews
Google
4.6/5 829 reviews
Chrissy
Chrissy E. Sent on 07/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Such a dream come true!

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.
K
Kaylan Sent on 10/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous, Memorable, Cannot Wait to Visit Them Again

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.
M
Michelle C. Sent on 01/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible venue for our wedding

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.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Closer North Closer North Wedding Photographers

The Bar Harbor Inn is one of my top choices to photograph for a venue in the state of Maine. The scenery is simply epic. The rooms, layout, design, all the way to the nautical backdrop and mountains in the distance. The coastal weather is ideal and not only that but the staff is kind and attentive. It's always a pleasure and I've photographed here numerous times and I hope there to be many more!

DJ Bill Lyons DJ Bill Lyons Wedding DJs

One the best places to have a wedding at. The staff, the view...all of it. So worth it!!

Eager Eye Photography Eager Eye Photography Wedding Photographers

The Inn is beautiful, as is the location, and the event staff are among the best in the business!

Preferred Vendors
DJ Bill Lyons
5.0 out of 5 rating , 145 Reviews
· Wedding DJs
Jennifer McWain Weddings
4.9 out of 5 rating , 31 Reviews
· Wedding Officiants
Closer North
5.0 out of 5 rating , 74 Reviews
· Wedding Photographers
Opt For Epic
4.8 out of 5 rating , 24 Reviews
· Wedding Photographers
Lexi & Matt Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 67 Reviews
· Wedding Photographers
Opus Trio
4.7 out of 5 rating , 5 Reviews
· Wedding Musicians

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Bar Harbor Inn frequently asked questions

Bar Harbor Inn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Bar Harbor Inn includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Bar Harbor Inn includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Bar Harbor Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Bar Harbor Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Bar Harbor Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Bar Harbor Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Wifi
Bar Harbor Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Bar Harbor Inn is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.

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