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York Harbor Inn is a historical and romantic wedding venue located in York, Maine. Less than an hour from the Portland International Jetport and Manchester Airport, couples bringing in guests from out of town will have ease of travel. York Harbor Inn is set on the ocean for couples looking for beautiful backdrops for their photos.

Facilities and Capacity
With more than 5,000 square feet of event space, York Harbor Inn has many options for couples to choose from for their ceremony and reception. As it is oceanside, this venue offers outdoor ceremonies at the Hartley Mason Reserve. Receptions can be held in rooms with capacity for 25-150 guests. The Hillcroft Room is a more exclusive setting for an intimate reception. The Main Dining Room offers oceanside views with the ability to hold up to 120 guests. The Yorkshire Ballroom is accessed through a courtyard that allows for garden views and a grand reception for up to 150 guests. The Main Dining Room and Yorkshire Ballroom can also be combined for cocktail hour with oceanfront views and a reception in the elegant 3,000-square-foot room.

Services Offered
York Harbor Inn is so much more than a wedding venue and offers many services before and after the big day is done. Those services include:

  • Rehearsal dinners
  • On-site coordinators
  • On-site catering
  • Bartending
  • Classic linens
  • Champagne toast
  • Birthdays
  • Anniversaries
  • Individually decorated guest rooms and bridal suites, with oceanview decks and Jacuzzi tubs
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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?

$2,500

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

$500

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?

$1,400

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
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?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
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?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of York Harbor Inn

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The York Harbor Inn is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The staff, including wedding coordinators Emily, Paul, and Amy, are praised for their helpfulness, organization, and passion. The venue is described as gorgeous, with stunning views of the ocean and beautiful spaces for ceremonies, receptions, and after parties. The food is highly acclaimed, with many guests impressed by the delicious options and the attentive and friendly service. Overall, reviewers had a great experience at the York Harbor Inn and would highly recommend it as a wedding venue.

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The York Harbor Inn is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The staff, including wedding coordinators Emily, Paul, and Amy, are praised for their helpfulness, organization, and passion. The venue is described as gorgeous, with stunning views of the ocean and beautiful spaces for ceremonies, receptions, and after parties. The food is highly acclaimed, with many guests impressed by the delicious options and the attentive and friendly service. Overall, reviewers had a great experience at the York Harbor Inn and would highly recommend it as a wedding venue.

Haley
Haley Sent on 10/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Seacoast Wedding

My wife and I were married at the York Harbor Inn in August 2023 and it was a great experience start to finish. Our ceremony was at the Hartley Mason Reserve across the street which was very reasonably priced (through the York Harbor Inn) with breathtaking views of the coast. Our cocktail hour was in the Main Dining Room, reception in the Yorkshire Ballroom, and after party in the Ship Cellar Pub, with a total guest count of ~120.

Emily was amazing to work with and made the process really easy, being available to us throughout the year leading up to the wedding, including answering all our random emails and phone calls throughout that time. Leading up to the wedding, she helped make it very clear which decisions we needed to make and was organized with all the details, including showing us the difference in cost for certain options. She is clearly passionate about the work she does and was very knowledgeable about the different options available to us leading up to the wedding.

We were married on a Saturday and the process for the weekend was simple and easy, dropping off all decorations on Friday afternoon at check-in and the rest was taken care of by Emily's team as far as day of set-up. Emily was also helpful during the rehearsal, making sure everyone knew where they needed to be for the day of. Our wedding day itself could not have run smoother. Every detail had been considered and my wife and I were able to enjoy the day fully! Emily and her team met our vendors as they arrived and coordinated making sure everyone was in the right place at the right time. We loved the flow between the different spaces throughout the night and enjoyed the patio space available during the reception as a place for our guests to step out and get some fresh air.

The venue overall was great and our guests loved it. The variety of rooms available was helpful to accommodate all types of guests and guest budgets. Our guests also loved the location with the beach only a few minute walk down the road, the cozy Ship Cellar Pub right downstairs for grabbing a drink, and the stunning views and walking paths across the street. Our guests also raved about the dinner, with many commenting on how they were used to 'wedding food' at other weddings that was 'just OK' and being taken aback at how delicious the food at the York Harbor Inn was (our dinner options were Filet Mignon and Baked Stuffed Haddock).

Finally, it was so clear throughout the process that the staff at the York Harbor Inn had thought through every detail. There were so many nice touches including cleaning the bridal suite between getting ready that morning and coming back after the wedding and leaving us a bottle of champagne for afterwards. We never felt like we had to worry about oversights or forgetting anything because we were in such great hands!

We could go on and on but are both so glad we chose the York Harbor Inn for our wedding venue and look forward to returning to celebrate our anniversary!
Jasmine
Jasmine Sent on 09/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Day Thanks to YHI!!

I wish there were more stars to select! My then fiancé and I decided to have our wedding at the York Harbor Inn (YHI) back in December 2019 after meeting with Paul and falling in love with the gorgeous seaside location. After a few date changes, we were finally able to have the wedding of our dreams this past weekend! Throughout the last almost two years, the staff (Paul, Amy, Bridgit, Cheyenne, and more) have been unbelievably supportive, understanding, and accommodating. They made the entire process a true joy and always told us that our wedding would happen and that it would be great! Honestly because of the York Harbor Inn we had the BEST wedding – the staff made sure all our 100 guests were attended to at all times (including my 93-year-old grandmother). They kept us on time to ensure we had time to chat with each guest and dance too! The Harley Mason reserve made for beautiful ocean front pictures and our guests got to watch the photo session from cocktail hour in the Main Dining Room. We also had an after party at the Ship’s Cellar Pub where we had amazing nachos and were able to spend more time with friends and family. Since our wedding, we have received more compliments about the delicious food, phenomenal service, the beautiful ballroom, and the lovely accommodations from our guests. We would HIGHLY recommend the YHI team to anyone looking to have the wedding of their dreams in beautiful Maine. We can’t wait to go back!
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 08/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Totally incredible!

We had the "Lighthouse Package" wedding at Mason Hartley Reserve / York Harbor Inn for our intimate wedding and we are so pleased that we went with this venue. Paul and Amy are both amazing, and even though our wedding was tiny and there would be another wedding the next day, they made us feel like we were the only wedding of the year. The food was absolutely OUT OF THIS WORLD and everyone raved and raved about it. I think our guests really enjoyed being able to choose from a menu at the reception instead of RSVP'ing to a meal a month before. The service staff was very prompt, friendly, and responsive. The hotel accommodations are amazing and everyone who stayed at the hotel loved it. We also had an electric violinist play, and even though the Hillcroft Room isn't huge, the acoustics were perfect for her amp and everyone could still carry on a conversation. This has been such a stressful process planning this but if I had known how well it would have turned out I would not have needed to worry at all! Absolutely no regrets and everything was perfect!
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Awards

49
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
The Music Man DJ Service The Music Man DJ Service Wedding DJs

Paul and Cheyenne are one of the elite teams to handle your wedding reception in the state of Maine. They absolutely make sure everything runs smoothly throughout the day and pay close attention to detail. You can't go wrong working with them and you will have a lot of fun as well!

Black Bunny Bakery Black Bunny Bakery Wedding Cakes

Charming, New England elegance! YHI has friendly and approachable staff (Cheyenne is so kind and down-to-earth!) and multiple rooms for various wedding sizes on a beautiful property just across from the beach. A very unique and comfortable venue with great views and wonderful decorating/landscaping.

Maine to Boston Photo Booth Rental Maine to Boston Photo Booth Rental Photo Booths

Friendly, professional staff, check. Great town, check. Walk to the beach, check. Maine to Boston Photo Booth Rental loves bringing our booth to the York Harbor Inn! I've also had the pleasure of staying in their rooms. Very cozy. Maine at its best.

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York Harbor Inn frequently asked questions

York Harbor Inn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
York Harbor Inn includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at York Harbor Inn includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by York Harbor Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Park
  • Waterfront
York Harbor Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
York Harbor Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
York Harbor Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
York Harbor Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
York Harbor Inn is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.

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