The Barn at Tidal Shore is a stunning waterfront wedding venue located in Kennebunkport, Maine. This hidden gem, tucked in the woods along a private lane, gives the nearlyweds and their loved ones the best of both land and sea for this very special occasion. Hold your ceremony on the lawn overlooking the marsh and distant ocean and retreat to the barn for an intimate reception indoors and out. The Barn at Tidal Shore is truly a unique Maine wedding venue.

Facilities and Capacity

The Barn at Tidal Shore is an authentic timber-framed barn. It measures 40 feet by 50 feet and can accommodate 130 guests for a sit-down dinner with plenty of room remaining for a dance floor. 140 is “cozy.” Up to 200 guests can be accommodated for a standing cocktail reception. The barn has an attached, covered “shed,” that is the perfect location for additional casual seating… or the event bar. You’ll find a spacious lawn immediately adjacent to the shed. The lawn is flat and manicured, so that a tent as large as 25 feet by 40 feet can be added, to accommodate larger events, cocktails, lounge seating… or to move your party-of-a-lifetime from one spectacular place to another, all under cover. Rental of the Barn at Tidal Shore does not include tents, tables, chairs, table service, bar service, or food and beverage service,

The Marsh Lawn can be configured to seat as many as 200 for an outdoor ceremony, with the salt marsh, Batson River, and ocean as your backdrop. As kids, our daughters dubbed the big rock outcropping at the edge of the marsh “Monhegan Mountain.” There is no more spectacular place for the bride and groom to be captured in a very special moment.

The charming Potting Shed, located in the large kitchen garden across from the barn, is fully furnished. It is the perfect private get-away spot right in the heart of the action for the bride and groom to take a moment or the bride to change from her gown to party dress.

If you choose to take advantage of the Main House for dressing and staging, you will find yourself in a stunning arts-and-crafts seaside home, overflowing with opportunities for your photographer to snap candid shots of the bridal party, as they share the excitement of the moments leading up to the ceremony. A first-floor full bathroom is available for the bridal party.

The Barn and all grounds are handicap accessible. The Potting shed and Main House are not.

Location

The Barn at Tidal Shore is fully decorated with a wide range of authentic memorabilia, and even a hanging sculpture by a local artist. Many of your guests will want their picture taken with the Barn Moose or the Barn Deer. The Stroh’s Beer light-up sign says it all – “You are a Stranger Here but Once!”

You can count on the grounds being in perfect order for your event – lawns, kitchen garden and flower gardens. Numerous stone walls, all by a local artisan, provide that special New England feel. A ten-foot-by-ten-foot glass partition in the barn, brings the outside in, during both the daytime and nighttime hours. The view from the inside-out is especially special after dark, as the perimeter of the kitchen garden is accented by a strand of party lights.

There are two fire pits on the property – one adjacent to the kitchen garden and another in front of the house, overlooking the marsh and ocean. Seating around these gathering areas is provided by your hosts. The supply of firewood is endless. The event planner will make the call on weather conditions being suitable for outdoor fires, on the day of your event.

Planner

Lana Wescott Events is the exclusive planner for the Barn at Tidal Shore. Lana and her team know the property well. They will ensure that your planning process is a pleasure and your very special event comes off without a hitch. Please reach out to Lana at wescottlana@gmail.com. Lana establishes her fees independent of the venue pricing.