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Tarry A While Resort is a hotel wedding venue located on the beautiful shores of Highland Lake in Bridgton, Maine. Tarry A While provides a serene and picturesque backdrop for your wedding day. Between its passionate staff and variety of breathtaking settings, this venue could be the perfect place to celebrate one of the most important days of your life.

Facilities and Capacity

Tarry A While allows couples to take advantage of a beautiful lakefront property. The event space...

About this vendor

Tarry A While Resort is a hotel wedding venue located on the beautiful shores of Highland Lake in Bridgton, Maine. Tarry A While provides a serene and picturesque backdrop for your wedding day. Between its passionate staff and variety of breathtaking settings, this venue could be the perfect place to celebrate one of the most important days of your life.

Facilities and Capacity

Tarry A While allows couples to take advantage of a beautiful lakefront property. The event space offers a 40-foot-by-80-foot event tent located near the historic inn. The property as a whole can accommodate weddings that range between 60 and 200 guests. For overnight events, the rustic Tarry A While cottages can sleep a maximum of 70 people. Between the stunning backdrop of the lakeshore and the rugged Maine wilderness, the resort is sure to satisfy any couple looking to celebrate a vintage and charming wedding day celebration.

Services Offered

Guests of Tarry A While Resort can relax and enjoy themselves thanks to the helpful staff and cozy accommodations. The historic inn has 11 rooms, and the five cottages on the property offer guests a wide variety of overnight options. They also have a honeymoon cottage, which can be reserved especially for the newlyweds. No matter the size or style of your wedding day, Tarry A While is sure to satisfy.

Cuisine

As well as top-notch accommodations and event settings, Tarry A While Resort offers limited catering options. Couples and their guests can choose from a diverse range of mouthwatering cuisine, from fresh seafood to classic barbecue. They also have plenty of space to host the caterer of your choice, and the Tarry A While Staff is happy to work with any of your selections.

Pricing information

Starting at $18,000
Couples usually spend $26,000
Reception
$18,000 starting price
Ceremony
$6,000 starting price
Bar service
$25 per person
These prices are available for the months of May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct.
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FAQ

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?

$18,000

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

$16,000

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?

$6,000

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

$4,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Beach
Campsite/Cabin
Country/Golf Club
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
October

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Reviews of Tarry A While Resort

Weddingwire
4.9/5 3 reviews
Google
5/5 63 reviews
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5.0 out of 5 rating , 15 reviews
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Map

Location
17 Tarry A While Rd, Bridgton, ME, 04009
(207) 647-2522

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Tarry A While Resort frequently asked questions

Tarry A While Resort includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Tarry A While Resort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Tarry A While Resort includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Tarry A While Resort for wedding events is known for:
  • Beach
  • Campsite/Cabin
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Tarry A While Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Tarry A While Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Tarry A While Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Tarry A While Resort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Tarry A While Resort is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value and 4.7 in average response time.

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