I can't say enough about how truly stunning and perfect this venue is and how wonderful Kate and her team were to work with throughout the process! I am the mother of the bride and both my daughter, and I are from out of town, so planning from a distance seemed daunting at first. But from the minute my daughter first saw Grace and we met Kate, we both knew it was exactly the right place for the ceremony and reception. Kate was responsive, collaborative, helpful and spot-on in all her suggestions (including for things we didn’t even know to ask like renting parking meters from the city to clear space in front of the venue). Kate’s expertise and thoughtfulness really helped to make the whole day magical. It was seamless having both the ceremony and reception in one location – each space has a different ambiance, which was wonderful. Coming from the intimate and warm white light of the ceremony and entering the reception with its grand cathedral ceiling, dramatic stained glass, stunning bar and balcony seating, made it feel as if we had in fact traveled to another location (but without the logistical fuss and bother). The side rooms for the bridal party to get ready in and the multiple additional bathrooms available on the lower floor and in the vestibule offered the functionality we needed to make everyone comfortable and the day flow beautifully. Our guests raved about how gorgeous and singular Grace is, it truly is like no other venue in Portland. We just can’t recommend Grace highly enough, in every way!

From the minute we walked into Grace, we knew it was the perfect venue for our wedding. Our confidence proved well-founded when we met Meghan Buck, Grace’s on-site events and wedding coordinator. One of our highest priorities for our wedding was the food—and Grace never disappoints in that category. In addition to having a creative and talented chef, Grace is also architecturally stunning: This pre-Civil War church was carefully converted into a restaurant that maintains the original stained glass and wood beams. Not only did Meghan expertly orchestrate our reception in the main Sanctuary space, but she also worked with us at the very last minute to move our ceremony from an outdoor location to the Great Room inside Grace. We cannot overstate how critical Meghan’s attention to detail and personal touch was to making our wedding day possible.

It was our favorite restaurant, and the dream location for our wedding. The only thing better was how much our family and friends loved it. Having the whole wedding in one place made everything seamless. Anne was absolutely wonderful to work with and we were so appreciative of their kindness during the pandemic.

Grace was exactly what my husband and I had been looking for in a wedding venue and food choices. We met with Meghan, the wedding coordinator and loved her from the start. She was super responsive by email and the nicest person you could meet. I never felt like I was bothering her with any of my numerous questions and she always had an answer to every question I asked. She was on top of everything and has a lot of experience working with weddings there so she knows what works and what doesn't. I never once stressed about anything working out the day of because I knew she had it covered.

As for the venue, it's absolutely beautiful. We rented out the restaurant for the night and had our ceremony downstairs and reception upstairs in the restaurant. Both spaces are great. When we were thinking about what we wanted for our wedding, we knew we didn't want boring or bland food. When we saw the menu offerings at Grace, we knew right away that this was exactly what we were thinking. The food was exceptional and the service was great too. And coming from Boston where a wedding like this would have been double the price we spent, we felt the pricing was very reasonable too.

If you're looking for a wedding venue that will wow your guests and keep them talking about how great the food was, Grace should be your choice.

Grace was the perfect location for our wedding – it was elegant, classy and yet casual all at the same time. Our guests were wowed with our ceremony on the balcony, the cocktail hour on the main floor, and the reception in the greatroom. The food and drink service was perfect, and so many people complimented the food from cocktail hour and from the plated dinner. The best part of having our wedding at Grace was working with Meghan. Meghan was the ideal event manager for our wedding day. She was always prompt and thorough when I had questions leading up to the day. She was very organized on the day of and helped us set up the details around the space to make the venue really stand out. Meghan was the ultimate professional and also was able to soothe any last minute concerns of mine and really helped the event flow smoothly – I couldn’t imagine the day without her!

As the mother of the two brides who have had wedding receptions at Grace, one in 2015 and one in 2020, I am experienced enough to offer a solid opinion on the new 2020 "Grace" - and it's just as wonderful as it was when it provided food, as a spectacular space to have a great party and a unique and stunning central bar, with excellent service and managed by the ever professional and warm Meghan. Meghan is a terrific partner in thinking about planning a wedding, and how to use the space best to maximize guests' fun. We have had DJs at both weddings, and the main floor easily transitions into a dance space. The evening lighting inside feels very romantic, and it's an easy space to dress up the way you want with table decorations, flowers, etc. Guests, especially those from out of town, really seem to be taken with the beautiful architecture and design inside Grace. Folks who have been there before say they are very glad to be inside the space again, and have fond memories of attending other events or having dinner at the former restaurant. The lower floor can easily be transformed into a pretty secular setting for the ceremony, with flowers and other decorations, and it's great to have everyone in one venue for the entire wedding. There is no other space like it anywhere near Portland. It's so close to the nightlife in Portland, that it is easy for people who want to continue partying after the reception to find a place within walking distance. I can't say enough good things about our experiences with Grace.

The term "grace" derives from the Latin "gratus" meaning "pleasing, thankful"; it is defined as both "simple elegance or refinement of movement" as well as "the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the bestowal of blessings." And, truly, I cannot think of any sets of words or phrases that better encapsulate my experience with Grace in Portland, Maine. First of all, the venue itself is breathtaking; every single one of our guests was in awe and couldn't stop staring at the stained glass and architecture. Even with minimal decorations, the venue is stunning in its simple elegance. It was also a blessing to have had the ability to have both our ceremony and our reception in the same space... with a cocktail hour sandwiched in between. I didn't have to worry A SINGLE BIT about the quality of service, food, or drink because Grace does it all and does it to perfection. I literally have people texting me every day since the wedding telling me it was the best (insert food/cocktail) here that they have ever eaten... and I know it's true because during the planning process, I tried to eat here each time I visited Portland. I would be remiss to review Grace without also reviewing the most amazing, creative, levelheaded, and professional events coordinator I think I will ever meet in my life: Meghan Buck. She was a true godsend, and she made sure everything leading up to the event was perfect, that we actually ate our food at the wedding, and that people were safe throughout the evening. There's nothing more to say except that Grace, Meghan, and her team gave me a true fairy tale wedding that was pleasing, refined, and DELICIOUS... and I am truly grateful and thankful, and wish only the best of abundant blessings to everyone involved in making our special evening come to life. Thank you!!!

Above and beyond! We planned long distance and Meghan was fantastic! The food was phenomenal all our guest raved! But the whole space was beautiful! It doesn't need a thing! We did our wedding on a budget and that's very possible here! I encourage any bride to inquire! Tell them your budget and see if Meghan can work with you!

Searching for a venue can be the toughest part of your wedding day decision. There are so many factors - table rentals, a tent, weather, decor, lighting, and most importantly are the people nice to work with. Working with Meghan and the Grace staff was such a positive experience - gracious, thoughtful, flexible. It made the decision to go with Grace easy for us. The space has everything you need and you can get creative with how you want your event to unfold. The whole process from start to finish was so amazing. They worked with our vision and were great partners with our other vendors - we so appreciated everything. On the wedding day itself, the space and staff were more than we had hoped for. Everything went off without a hitch and all our guests raved about the space. Bartenders were fantastic, taking time to make quality specialty drinks. All our thanks to the Grace team! Highly recommend!


Photos by Ben Conant Photography - http://www.benconantphoto.com || FB @BenConantPhoto || IG @lilbennycoco

Florals by Honeysuckle Way - https://www.honeysucklewayflowers.com || FB @honeysucklewayflowerfarm || IG @honeysuckleway

Catering & Coordination by Blue Elephant Events & Catering - https://www.blueelephantcatering.com || FB @blueelephantevents || IG @blueelephantcatering

Music by Young Love and The Thrills - http://www.youngloveandthethrills.com || FB & IG @YoungLoveAndTheThrills

Grace Restaurant was one of the best parts of our wedding. First of all, the venue is STUNNING, so you save a lot of money on decorations because any additional decor would only take away from the beautiful architecture and style that's already present. Second, the food, (actually this should have been listed first), the food is absolutely perfect and is likely one of the best dinners I have ever had. I'm not sure how they make 100 meals so perfectly, but everyone was raving about it for months afterwards. They even saved the groom and I our own little platter of appetizers for when we got to cocktail hour, which was 1. delicious 2. necessary, I was starving 3. thoughtful, just goes to show their attention to detail.

Meghan was the coordinator we worked with, and she is incredible. She was so easy to work with and made the process fun and exciting. She responded promptly to e-mails (since i did not live in the area); she was more than willing to set up in person meetings to go through everything when I was in town; she asked all the right questions to make sure we'd thought through everything; on the day of, she was this super-woman behind the scenes coordinator who seamlessly moved about the reception getting things done according to schedule without being intrusive or annoying. I don't think that I can thank her and the staff enough!

In all seriousness, this is by far and away the best place for a reception in Portland. We got the best food and service for our money. Grace didn't charge extra ridiculous fees; we simply paid for what we ordered for food/drinks, which all went to the minimum food and beverage tab we needed to hit in order to use the space (which was already very reasonably set for a price). Excellent, excellent, excellent venue!!