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    Eliza P. Sent on 10/02/2024
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    The most idyllic Maine venue

    Our wedding at The 1774 Inn earlier this year was everything we could have dreamed of and more. The Inn is nestled along the coast of Maine, making it an idyllic backdrop to get married. We loved how intimate and private it felt, only sharing the weekend with our closest friends and family.

    Everything was exceptional, from Marianne's initial tour to Lana's warm wedding welcome and Stuart and Sarah's day of assistance. They all went above and beyond to make our wedding perfect. Although a light rain passed through during our ceremony, our incredible day-of coordinator (Katie at Dragonfly Services) ensured that everything went off flawlessly.

    The venue was full of historic charm, with every room thoughtfully designed to preserve its character. We loved celebrating all weekend (Thursday-Sunday) with our loved ones. Nearby Airbnbs on Parker Head Road made it even easier to have friends and family stay close by.

    We are eager to return to The 1774 Inn as it holds such a special place in our hearts. We are forever grateful we found this beautiful venue to celebrate our wedding!
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    Best Venue Ever

    My husband and I got married mid October this year at the 1774 Inn. We cannot say enough good things about the venue, the owners, and the coordinator. First of all, the venue is absolutely stunning. It has a beautiful view looking at the Kennebec river. The venue also has rooms that family or your wedding party can stay in. The design of the venue from the rooms to the barn to the hayloft are absolutely stunning. Our whole weekend was everything we could have imagined and more. Our families and friends had such a memorable time. They also encourage us to come back in the future (for an anniversary or maybe one day with our kids) and we absolutely won’t have to think twice about visiting again. If you’re thinking about getting married at the 1774 Inn, we would definitely recommend it.
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    Kim D. Sent on 11/17/2022
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    The perfect combination of destination beauty and a warmth akin to home

    We chose the 1774 Inn in large part because of our experience on our first visit. We got to meet Marianne, our eventual wedding coordinator, and one of the owners, Stuart. The first thing that we noticed about the Inn is the obvious, the setting is beautiful, and the vibe is wonderfully calming. We came to realize so much more about the Inn during the following two years we spent planning our wedding. The owners are incredibly kind and down to earth. Throughout our entire experience Sarah and Stuart (the owners) kept working on the Inn, creating the Hayloft suite and retouching many of the rooms at the Inn with their unique sense of style and quality. Our experience in planning the wedding and working with the Inn could not have been better. Marianne and the owners have extensive experience with vendors in the area and were an instrumental resource for us as we chose our perfect vendor team. The 1774 Inn was our first decision in planning our wedding and we could not have chosen a more wonderful group of people to work with. That became very evident on our wedding day. It was perfect. We got to experience Kindness Day in Bath, fireworks on the beach at Popham that happily coincided with our rehearsal dinner, Sarah’s delicious breakfast on the morning of our wedding, and a wonderful familial atmosphere at the Inn in the days leading up to our wedding. A wedding at the 1774 Inn has all the wonderful photographic and experiential benefits of a destination wedding as well as the feel of a backyard wedding with family you haven’t seen for a long time and can’t wait to catch up with. We loved every second of our stay and highly recommend making use of the outdoor firepit, Popham beach and the surrounding Bath area, as well as the ability to spend the morning after the wedding at the 1774 Inn. We were initially planning on leaving our wedding on our wedding night but were convinced to stay the night at the Inn and have breakfast with our wedding party and family members on Sunday morning. It was the perfect decision for us and is a wonderfully insightful benefit of the 1774 Inn. We truly cannot say a single bad thing about the Inn, and the people that work there. As a result of some unforeseen circumstances, we had to adjust the schedule of our wedding day slightly and make some other changes. Everyone at the Inn was super helpful, supportive, flexible, and put us at ease throughout the day. Everybody always says their wedding day was the best day ever. Ours truly was, and the people who made it possible at the 1774 Inn are people we will not only be forever grateful too, but they are also people we will think of from now on as close friends. You will not find this combination of scenic beauty, wonderful people, and historic awe anywhere else. We could not be happier with everything about our wedding experience with the 1774 Inn.
    -Marcus & Kim
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    Hailey C. Sent on 09/24/2022
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    Beautiful wedding venue

    Our wedding at the 1774 Inn was a dream! Every aspect of the day was gorgeous, from the stunning waterfront view during our outdoor ceremony, to the beautiful driftwood arbor under which we said our vows, to the charming hay barn where we had our reception, and even down to the lovely handmade farm tables they provided for our dinner. Marianne, Stuart, and Sarah were great to work with - they were warm, friendly, and there to guide us throughout the wedding planning process. Our entire wedding party was able to stay at the inn during our wedding weekend, and it was so nice to be surrounded by our family and friends during that time. We are so happy and grateful to have had our wedding at the 1774 Inn, and we couldn't have asked for a better venue or a better team to work with!
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    Cassandra Sent on 11/01/2021
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    Perfect, Beautiful, Classic Maine Waterfront Wedding

    We cannot have been more thrilled about our wedding at the 1774 Inn! The entire team, Sarah, Stuart, and Marianne were there with us for our entire journey, and helped make our vision a reality. We were originally struck by their kindness and warmth, and this feeling stayed with us throughout our wedding planning process. Our wedding weekend at 1774 Inn was magical. Having the manor house to ourselves with our closest family members, eating local yogurt with fresh Maine blueberries for breakfast alongside homemade granola, sitting out on the lawn drinking beer overlooking the water, and having smores by the fire the night before we left were all part of the 1774 Inn experience. The wedding itself was absolutely beautiful, and even our pickiest friends and family members asked "How did you find this place?". Sarah, Stuart, and Marianne worked with us every step of the way to make sure that we could have an outdoor dance floor, we could have a firepit, and we could use an arch made by my grandfather. I cannot recommend the 1774 Inn highly enough for an absolutely perfect Maine wedding.
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    Amazing Wedding

    1774 is an ideal location for a small – medium sized wedding in mid-coast Maine. The scenery is stunning. The venue offers flexibility so you can have portions of ceremony, dinner, and dancing inside and/or outside. The barn is a fantastic entrance to your wedding and perfect for dancing. Sarah and Stuart are great hosts, flexible, and will cook the guests staying at the Inn delicious breakfast. Our wedding was amazing and we would highly recommend the 1774 Inn.
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    Arianna Sent on 10/08/2018
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    Stuart and Sarah are the perfect hosts. My husband and I planned a small elopement with our immediate family and Sarah did everything from coordinate the ceremony (which was officiated by Stuart) to making everyone snacks, arranging a breath taking bouquet, and making our delicious wedding cake, with matching flowers from my bouquet. Stuart is an excellent public speaker and he even gave us some tips on writing our vows. We opted to stay the night to have a wine paired gourmet 6 course dinner with my brother and sister- in- law and Sarah and Stuart did not disappoint. Stuart is a wine genius and picked some unique and delicious wines for us to try and the food was mostly locally sourced and incredible. It was so local that Sarah and Stuart had foraged some of the mushrooms themselves earlier in the week, and many of the vegetables were from their own garden. It was an unbelievable day and The 1774 Inn is a rare find.
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    Amanda Sent on 09/22/2019
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    The Wedding of our Dreams!

    The 1774 Inn is pure magic. If you are looking for a place where you can bring your wedding vision to life, along the Maine Coast, this is it! There is the historical and perfectly appointed Inn itself (incredible breakfasts await), a ceremony spot with a stunning outlook over the Kennebec River, sweeping grounds and the charming barn for dancing. For guests, there are plenty of fun adventures in the area. Sarah and Stuart are warm-hearted and always there to help you and your guests feel at home. The wedding of our dreams became a reality here. You will always be able to return to relive the special day of your life and create new memories!
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    Ellen Sent on 08/20/2018
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    We were so lucky to have stumbled upon the 1774 Inn for our wedding venue, as our wedding was planned in 6 months. Thankfully for us, the Inn was under new ownership, so had not been booked ahead for the 2018 season. We drove there on a cold day this winter, and despite the icy gray tone of the day, we fell in love immediately. We did not know exactly what we were looking for, but when we looked out across the lawn with views of the Kennebec River, we knew this was it. We fell even more in love when we met the new owners, Sarah and Stuart: a young, professional, totally hip couple that are down to earth and exceptionally accommodating. We opted to have both of our families stay at the Inn from Thursday through Monday, creating a mini getaway for all. This was the best idea, as we could relax a bit more than if it were just there one or two nights. Having the extra day before and after the wedding truly made the difference, being able to really enjoy the 1774 Inn and time with our families. Our families are big enough that we filled up the place, making it feel like our own space. Each morning a gourmet, local, delicious homemade breakfast was prepared by Sarah & Stuart. Their attention to detail in the food was very much appreciated by our foodie families! The wedding went off without a hitch. I can honestly say I would not have changed a thing. We did so little decorating because there truly is no need to when you have a location like this. We were able to bring in our own caterer which was nice to be able to have that choice, as well as having the tent rental included in the venue price. We can not recommend The Historic 1774 Inn enough. We are looking forward to returning for a weekend getaway and to celebrate future anniversaries!
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    Tanja Sent on 02/27/2018
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    If you are looking for a beautiful, authentic place to get married in Maine that holds on to what's real, what's special and what's slightly hidden, this is it. The inn is tucked away down a tiny road between to an old church and library. Sitting on a hill that slopes down to the Kennebec River, the view is like something from a postcard. We wanted our wedding to feel relaxed and not "too done". We wanted our guests to feel like they were coming over to our house for the weekend and tucking into cozy food and long conversation. We wanted a celebration that reflected who were, who we loved and what we loved. Owners, Sarah and Stuart took over ownership of the inn shortly before we were married and they felt like an extension of our celebration. They are just a really kind, interesting, soulful couple that make a damn fine cup of coffee and even finer breakfast each morning. And Sarah baked us warm cookies and Stuart shared a celebratory late-night drink with us! Just like old friends would. We were married on the hill overlooking the river and then celebrated inside the rustic barn. We loved the barn because it's not too polished and we were able to decorate it with simple lights and foraged greens. Our wedding weekend was relaxed and memorable in a spot that for us was simply perfect. Lucky for us, it's an inn, so we can come back year after year to celebrate.
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    Laura Sent on 09/19/2016
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    The 1774 Inn is the perfect spot for a beautiful Maine outdoor wedding. Jackie was excellent throughout the entire process of wedding planning right through to the wedding day. She quickly responded to any questions and worked hard to make our wedding weekend perfect and everything we wanted. There is also plenty for guests to do in the area and many of our guests from away made the weekend into a mini vacation! I would highly recommend this location to any couple looking for a beautiful wedding spot that can be made into a weekend getaway. Our guests loved staying at the Inn and getting to enjoy Jackie's delicious breakfasts and the gorgeous scenery. It was the perfect spot for our wedding!
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    Jennifer Sent on 08/31/2016
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    If you're looking for a picturesque waterfront venue for your weekend wedding celebration, the 1774 Inn is the perfect spot! My husband and I had our wedding at the inn this July and the whole weekend was a dream come true. There are so many wonderful things about this venue but I think the best part is having the whole inn for you and your family/wedding party for the entire weekend. 16 people can stay in 8 rooms Friday – Sunday so we really felt comfortable and relaxed for the best weekend of our lives!

    Jackie is wonderful to work with… she made the whole planning process a breeze and was very prompt answering any and all questions we had by email and phone. Another great thing about this venue is there is so much flexibility to create the wedding you’ve been dreaming of…. Jackie told me every wedding she’s had there has been different and I can see why. You bring your ideas and personal touch to the venue and make it the day and the weekend you’ve been dreaming of. I loved having so much flexibility and watching my visions turn into reality.

    I could really go on and on about the wonderful features of this venue but in the meantime you should just call Jackie and see the inn for yourself! It truly is a special place and the perfect spot for a wedding in Maine!

    PS... AND as far as the bottom line goes this venue is an incredible value … you have a gorgeous waterfront site from Friday – Sunday, a two night stay for you, your partner and 14 guests in a charming and very beautiful inn, and a yummy breakfast Saturday & Sunday morning, and rentals (tent, table, chairs, linens and napkins) for much less than many other waterfront venues charge for a 5 hour rental. More importantly you’ll have the most wonderful, relaxed and beautiful venue for your weekend wedding you’ll never forget!
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    Tyler Sent on 09/14/2016
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    When my wife and I started looking for wedding venues, we thought we visited a couple places that could potentially be our location. As soon as we pulled into the 1774’s driveway, walked through the barn and opened the back door to view the big lawn and beautiful water view of the Kennebec River… We both knew we’d found our place! There was no competition.

    As amazing as the view was it just got better from there. The inn is timeless… old, rustic and very well maintained. Beyond the beauty of the venue… the owners Jackie and John helped tremendously throughout the whole planning process. They really go above and beyond to help create the day you want. So many times my wife called or emailed Jackie and she always had an answer or a great recommendation. I’m not sure how many times Jackie emphasized that “the property was ours for the weekend.” They make you feel like you own a slice of heaven for a couple days.

    If you haven’t figured it out yet, you get the whole place for the entire weekend. We utilized every minute we had there and every piece of the property. We showed up early afternoon Friday to set up, had our rehearsal dinner in the barn and later invited close friends over for a fire and drinks. There are 8 rooms in the inn so our wedding party and parents stayed there with us Friday and Saturday night.

    We had an outdoor ceremony Saturday on the top of the hill with the water in in the background. Throughout the evening everyone roamed the grounds, played corn hole, talked, danced and had an incredible time. I didn’t realize it until later but many of our guests took advantage of the views and sunset… we saw many of our friends change their profile pictures to photos of them at our wedding. Sunday was the only bad day since it meant our magical weekend had come and passed.

    This place is a hidden gem. The best advice I can give you… email Jackie and set up a visit. To truly understand how special this place is you have to see it for yourself.
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    Katie Sent on 06/23/2016
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    After visiting the inn several times as a couple we knew we couldn't pick a more perfect wedding venue. Jackie and John were a joy to work with and went out of their way to accommodate all of our requests. Being able to have our family around us staying on site for the whole weekend was an added bonus. The wedding site allows a stunning view of the water and the whole property truly lends itself to a magical experience. We would recommend getting married at the 1774 Inn again and again!
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    My husband and I had an incredible wedding at the 1774 Inn. John, Jackie, and their entire team went above and beyond to welcome us and our guests; the Inn really felt like a second home during the wedding weekend.

    John and Jackie were easy to work with and always quick to answer our questions. We met with many vendors before deciding on a location and chose the 1774 because of how kind Jackie was during our initial tour. When rain was predicted for our wedding day, John helped us secure a tent a week before the wedding so we could rearrange our reception. We hosted our ceremony and cocktail hour in the barn over looking the water and it was a beautiful.

    The 1774 Inn is extremely clean and a comfortable place to stay. Breakfast in the morning is delicious. Our wedding party couldn't stop raving how great the food at the Inn was!

    Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or a place to get married, book the 1774 Inn. You will not be disappointed!
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    We booked our wedding with Sarah and Stuart at the 1774 Inn. Our weekend could not have been better! Sarah's food was amazing - they had fresh wild blueberries, yogurt, granola, muffins, french toast, frittata, sour cherry jam, english muffins, watermelon juice (from their garden), all of which were homemade, and amazing coffee. Stuart was always available to help us with anything we needed and even helped with a family member in a wheelchair around the grounds. The views were astounding, we could not have asked for a better location, venue or people to book with for our wedding. We highly recommend Sarah, Stuart and Inn 1774! They went above and beyond to make our day perfect!
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    Lisl S. Sent on 10/07/2019
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    Fantastic!

    We had our wedding at the 1774 Inn this August and we feel so lucky that we were able to book with Sarah and Stuart. The venue itself is absolutely stunning and unlike some of the cookie cutter venues that we looked at. We also really enjoyed that we were able to stay on site and relax and fully enjoy the entire weekend. The breakfasts were AMAZING and every room in the Inn is so unique and full of history. A very special place to stay, we will definitely be visiting again!
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    Emily Sent on 04/09/2015
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    A perfect wedding location. Gorgeous spot, great value, my husband and I had a absolutely perfect day. Words cannot express how wonderful everything at the 1774 inn was. I highly recommend it.
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    Steve Sent on 09/22/2018
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    We had a September wedding at the 1774 Inn and it was wonderful. The place is beautiful. Sarah and Stewart do a fantastic job. The breakfasts were amazing and Sarah did a great job on our wedding cake. All events there have to end a little on the early side, but our guests were happy to take the Bath trolley into an Irish pub for the after party.
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    Alyssa Sent on 05/19/2016
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    John and Jackie were great to work with!! Along with communication with Jackie, I also spoke with her assistant Ashley who kept me in the loop. Ashley also served as a day-of coordinator for our wedding day. She helped serve the breakfast in the morning (which were DELICIOUS!) as well as all the running around, greeting vendors, etc all so I didn't have to worry about a thing! The Inn and the view were both breathtaking. The 1774 Inn was the first and only venue we checked out and I couldn't stop thinking of it. I just couldn't stop smiling. There is so much character and something about the house as well as John and Jackie just makes you feel so calm and at ease. We had our ceremony and reception both at the Inn and it was a perfect day. Jackie took care of the tent, chair, and dance floor rentals. This helped us immensely! Jackie is an amazing cook! There was fresh fruit, banana bread, juices, bagels, yogurt and granola laid out each morning. She made a phenomenal blueberry cream cheese french toast casserole topped with a blueberry sauce and I wish I could have eaten the entire batch! We had everyone in our bridal party raving about the breakfast and the Inn atmosphere. We also had a ton of wedding guests rave about the view and how gorgeous the grounds and location was! We definitely recommend the 1774 Inn to anyone looking for a wedding venue or just a cute little Bed and Breakfast in the Phippsburg area. You will not be disappointed!