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• Bryan F. Sent on 10/06/2023
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  The most magical wedding venue in Maine

  Our loved ones and friends left the wedding, and one sentiment was shared by all: "the most unique venue and best weddings we've ever been to!"
  
  Fortland is outstanding - surrounded by Casco Bay with views of downtown Portland, several hundred year old historic bastions where we held dinner, beautiful yurts to sleep our friends for an entire weekend stay - our wedding weekend went above and beyond all expectations.
  
  The team at Fortland is incredible. Let me repeat, INCREDIBLE! Kind, generous, caring, and hard working - they not only make the magic happen behind the scenes, they the kindest and most wonderful people we've met in a long time. They are wonderful and were the key ingredient that made our wedding weekend a success and so special.
  
  We can't recommend Fortland enough. It is such a magical place that encompasses all the beauty and natural wonder of Maine. What a perfect place to start our journey of marriage.
  
  We can't wait to come back and celebrate our anniversary each year in the place we said "I do".

  Our loved ones and friends left the wedding, and one sentiment was shared by all: "the most unique venue and best weddings we've ever been to!"
  
  Fortland is outstanding - surrounded by Casco Bay with views of downtown Portland, several hundred year old historic bastions where we held dinner, beautiful yurts to sleep our friends for an entire weekend stay - our wedding weekend went above and beyond all expectations.
  
  The team at Fortland is incredible. Let me repeat, INCREDIBLE! Kind, generous, caring, and hard working - they not only make the magic happen behind the scenes, they the kindest and most wonderful people we've met in a long time. They are wonderful and were the key ingredient that made our wedding weekend a success and so special.
  
  We can't recommend Fortland enough. It is such a magical place that encompasses all the beauty and natural wonder of Maine. What a perfect place to start our journey of marriage.
  
  We can't wait to come back and celebrate our anniversary each year in the place we said "I do".

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• Allycia J. Sent on 09/11/2023
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  The best wedding venue in Maine!

  Fortland is an incredible venue! We are so grateful we found something so unique for our wedding. It is a destination wedding, glamping adventure, and historical wonder - all within 10 min of downtown Portland. Choosing an off-grid island may sound intimidating, but it is no more work than a barn venue. You and your guests get to take water taxis from Portland out to a private island (The island is divided in half with Fortland covering the southern end). We opted for the full island takeover for two nights. A group of our close friends stayed out there with us Friday and Saturday, giving us extra quality time. Gathering around the bonfire both nights really added to the destination/camp feeling.
  
  The island offers a plethora of locations you can hold your wedding events. We had different spots for arrival, ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. The lookout deck above the parade ground was a huge hit with our guests during cocktail hour. It offers gorgeous panoramic views of the harbor - the sunset is a can't miss. We chose to have dinner in the fort's bastion and it was magical. The bastion is both romantic and moody. The bastion has views of the harbor perfectly framed for your guests.
  
  The Fortland staff is amazing to work with. They are all kind, helpful, and fun genuine people to get to know! From our first call through to our wedding day we had a great collaborative partner in Fortland. If you’re looking for a venue that you can revisit for anniversaries, and one that your guests will absolutely love, you need to book Fortland.

  Fortland is an incredible venue! We are so grateful we found something so unique for our wedding. It is a destination wedding, glamping adventure, and historical wonder - all within 10 min of downtown Portland. Choosing an off-grid island may sound intimidating, but it is no more work than a barn venue. You and your guests get to take water taxis from Portland out to a private island (The island is divided in half with Fortland covering the southern end). We opted for the full island takeover for two nights. A group of our close friends stayed out there with us Friday and Saturday, giving us extra quality time. Gathering around the bonfire both nights really added to the destination/camp feeling.
  
  The island offers a plethora of locations you can hold your wedding events. We had different spots for arrival, ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. The lookout deck above the parade ground was a huge hit with our guests during cocktail hour. It offers gorgeous panoramic views of the harbor - the sunset is a can't miss. We chose to have dinner in the fort's bastion and it was magical. The bastion is both romantic and moody. The bastion has views of the harbor perfectly framed for your guests.
  
  The Fortland staff is amazing to work with. They are all kind, helpful, and fun genuine people to get to know! From our first call through to our wedding day we had a great collaborative partner in Fortland. If you’re looking for a venue that you can revisit for anniversaries, and one that your guests will absolutely love, you need to book Fortland.
• Anna H. Sent on 07/31/2023
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  Pure Magic

  I wish I could give more than 5 stars to this AMAZING venue. From first "hello" to the "see ya later" the morning after the wedding when we were all leaving, we knew without a doubt Fortland was the best possible venue for us. Besides the fact that House Island is stunning, the staff and their attention to detail are really what make this venue great. They were beyond helpful and accommodating with our millions of questions and all of our guests couldn't say enough good things about their interactions with them as well. The yurts and tents provided a serene and tranquil escape before and after all the wedding craziness for both us and our guests who stayed overnight with us. Though the island provided a few logistical challenges, the staff worked tirelessly with our vendors to ensure we were all on the same page. They're clearly well-versed in figuring out creative fixes and working with anxious brides! All-in-all this venue is absolutely pure magic and the ultimate "Maine wedding" experience. I mean, how can you beat an island venue, the proximity to Portland, the option for guests to stay overnight with you and the beauty that is Fortland?! We couldn't recommend it enough!!

  I wish I could give more than 5 stars to this AMAZING venue. From first "hello" to the "see ya later" the morning after the wedding when we were all leaving, we knew without a doubt Fortland was the best possible venue for us. Besides the fact that House Island is stunning, the staff and their attention to detail are really what make this venue great. They were beyond helpful and accommodating with our millions of questions and all of our guests couldn't say enough good things about their interactions with them as well. The yurts and tents provided a serene and tranquil escape before and after all the wedding craziness for both us and our guests who stayed overnight with us. Though the island provided a few logistical challenges, the staff worked tirelessly with our vendors to ensure we were all on the same page. They're clearly well-versed in figuring out creative fixes and working with anxious brides! All-in-all this venue is absolutely pure magic and the ultimate "Maine wedding" experience. I mean, how can you beat an island venue, the proximity to Portland, the option for guests to stay overnight with you and the beauty that is Fortland?! We couldn't recommend it enough!!

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• Nancy P. Sent on 05/17/2023
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  Your Guests Won't Stop Talking About This Location!

  Fortland is the most amazing and magical place to have any event. Everyone who attended has not stopped talking about the experience. We had our company party out there and staff had such a great time that it has now become a reason to stay at our company just to go to the island party! Staff was professional, helpful and organized while also being friendly and welcoming. They gave us a tour of the island and historic fort and the acoustics were so amazing we had one of our guests play a guitar set inside the walls. All of us are from the area and even though it is a stone's throw from Portland it felt like we were transported to the most quintessential coastal Maine location. The coastal views are unmatched from almost everywhere on the island and there was truly sea glass on Sea Glass Beach!

  Fortland is the most amazing and magical place to have any event. Everyone who attended has not stopped talking about the experience. We had our company party out there and staff had such a great time that it has now become a reason to stay at our company just to go to the island party! Staff was professional, helpful and organized while also being friendly and welcoming. They gave us a tour of the island and historic fort and the acoustics were so amazing we had one of our guests play a guitar set inside the walls. All of us are from the area and even though it is a stone's throw from Portland it felt like we were transported to the most quintessential coastal Maine location. The coastal views are unmatched from almost everywhere on the island and there was truly sea glass on Sea Glass Beach!
• Faith B. Sent on 04/13/2023
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  Micro wedding at Fortland

  My husband and I had our micro wedding this past October in dreamy Portland, Maine. My friend Katie, a local photographer, introduced me to the idea of having our ceremony at the stunning “Fortland”. Fortland so generously let us utilize the island for our ceremony/celebration in coordination with a local marina, “South Port Marine”, which assisted with our transportation needs. Fortland staff was very easy to communicate with via email/phone and was extremely flexible and generous with our use of the island/materials. As an added bonus, when we arrived at the island, we were greeted by Fortland owner, Stefan, who so graciously toured us around the civil war era underground tunnels (which made for some absolutely stunning photos). I can’t speak enough about the amazing ocean views from the upper deck and on the perimeter of the island. October 15th was such a stunning days filled with wonderful memories. I highly recommend booking this venue.

  My husband and I had our micro wedding this past October in dreamy Portland, Maine. My friend Katie, a local photographer, introduced me to the idea of having our ceremony at the stunning “Fortland”. Fortland so generously let us utilize the island for our ceremony/celebration in coordination with a local marina, “South Port Marine”, which assisted with our transportation needs. Fortland staff was very easy to communicate with via email/phone and was extremely flexible and generous with our use of the island/materials. As an added bonus, when we arrived at the island, we were greeted by Fortland owner, Stefan, who so graciously toured us around the civil war era underground tunnels (which made for some absolutely stunning photos). I can’t speak enough about the amazing ocean views from the upper deck and on the perimeter of the island. October 15th was such a stunning days filled with wonderful memories. I highly recommend booking this venue.

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  Aw, Faith - what a pleasure it was to have you! Thank you for the generous review, and we hope to see you on the island again!
• Richelle B. Sent on 06/07/2023
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  360 degree views with amazing space!

  We held our employee appreciation event at Fortland. Jane and her team were amazing and helped us through the whole planning process to make sure our event went off without any issues! They even made sure our band had boats on and off the island for them and their equipment. It was great!

  We held our employee appreciation event at Fortland. Jane and her team were amazing and helped us through the whole planning process to make sure our event went off without any issues! They even made sure our band had boats on and off the island for them and their equipment. It was great!
• John Sent on 05/04/2023
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  A Magical Experience

  An absolutely incredible experience! Stefan, Katrina, Jane, Timothy, and the whole team are amazing people, and set up a wonderful time for us and our 32 guests. They went above and beyond helping with everything from booking and getting on the boat to making sure we were comfortable hanging out late into the evening. From the beautiful tents, yurts, and ocean lookouts, to the awe-inspiring civil war-era tunnel systems and forts beneath, this will be an experience you and your companions will never forget.

  An absolutely incredible experience! Stefan, Katrina, Jane, Timothy, and the whole team are amazing people, and set up a wonderful time for us and our 32 guests. They went above and beyond helping with everything from booking and getting on the boat to making sure we were comfortable hanging out late into the evening. From the beautiful tents, yurts, and ocean lookouts, to the awe-inspiring civil war-era tunnel systems and forts beneath, this will be an experience you and your companions will never forget.

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