William Allen Farm Reviews

We had our barn wedding at William Allen Farm and the wedding was absolutely beautiful. Of note, the ownership changed over in 2020 or so and is now under Kate Samson. Kate and her family are wonderful to work with and was always available and communicative throughout the planning process. You get the barn for the entire weekend- so we had our rehearsal dinner on site as well and we utilized the bridal suite for hair and makeup all day on the wedding day. The property is spacious and there are a lot of areas for the ceremony to make it unique. Kate was very flexible with letting us come early on site on Friday to set up and clean up Sunday. We hired their coordinator Ashlea, who exclusively works was WAF, whom I strongly recommend as she was instrumental in advising us where to set up our ceremony, how to set up the tables, etc etc. Of note, Kate offers clean up for an additional fee, which we did not utilize, but you may consider as it really makes things a lot easier. Like all barn weddings, you have to rent and bring everything on site; though for us this meant we got to set it up the way we want and really allow our creative vision to come to life. Overall the barn is gorgeous and beautiful, the property allows for a beautiful ceremony, and Kate is very easy to work with and a wonderful partner in creating your perfect wedding!

William Allen was the PERFECT venue for our October 30th wedding! It was an absolutely gorgeous "blank slate", where we had use of the entire property and were able to bring in the best vendor team, with Kate's guidance and help. The flexibility was amazing, and Kate and Jim made sure everything went smoothly on the big day. Despite the pouring rain, our guests from all over the country RAVED about the wedding and the venue's beauty.

We are so happy that we chose William Allen and highly recommend it to anyone considering!

William Allen Farm was the perfect venue for our wedding weekend! The barn is stunning and has so much character. The property was the perfect backdrop for all of the festivities and our photos looked amazing. We were married in early November, and were worried about it being too cold. We had nothing to worry about. The barn has an amazing heating system that kept everyone at a great temperature. The bridal suite is beautiful and huge. Heidi and Al were incredibly helpful during the planning process and during the wedding weekend. We really couldn’t imagine getting married any place else!

The William Allen Farm was the first and only venue we visited. We knew immediately that this was the place for our big day, not just because of the beautiful barn and grounds, but because of how wonderful Heidi and Allen are. Unbelievably responsive, welcoming, and truly cared about our experience. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect with amazing fall foliage. The barn was beautiful, rustic yet still very elegant with the chandeliers and rented drapes. Every space and piece of the property came into play. The groomsman enjoyed drinks up in the loft pre-ceremony, we had cocktail hour with cornhole and then a fire pit on the grounds, the woods further out made a perfect backdrop for an intimate photo shoot, and obviously the barn itself was great for dinner and dancing. Our guests are still talking about it!!!

Photos below by the talented Mark Spooner

When we first stepped onto the property at William Allen Farm and spoke with the owners Heidi and Al we knew that it was the perfect place to have our wedding. The barn is spacious with a new dancing floor and a loft area. We were married on September 21st with 150 guests and we had enough space to have a seated dinner, a kids activity table in the back of the barn, and the DJ in the loft to help create a larger dance floor. The bar is built into the barn and can be used during an outside cocktail hour as well as an inside reception. The grounds are beautiful – perfectly manicured with multiple spaces to have your ceremony on site. Since there is a sound ordnance, everyone must be off the property at 10PM, which was OK for our guests since we started at 3:30 and anyone who wanted to go out took the shuttle back to hotels and bars in Portland. I would recommend this place for any couple looking to have an outdoor Maine wedding, but with a classic barn vibe. Overall, it was a great experience for everyone!

My husband and I were married at William Allen Farm on September 7, 2019. Not only was it the most gorgeous backdrop for our ceremony and reception, but Heidi was such a wonderful person to work with. From the very start we knew we were in great hands with Heidi and WAF. Most of our vendors had worked there before with nothing but glowing reviews. It was so nice to be married at an established venue and with Heidi’s expertise. The bridal suite and bathroom amenities were above any other Maine barn venue and our guests were happy and impressed. If I had to do it all over again Heidi and WAF would be our first pick again.

My husband and I had our wedding reception at this beautiful property this summer. We were so lucky to be able to work with Heidi and Allen (the owners). They were gracious and helpful throughout the entire planning. Heidi is always available when a question arises. The property itself is so well maintained and a perfect place for your wedding photos. We had the most incredible reception thanks to them and their wonderful property!

Heidi and Al went above and beyond for us during our wedding and while we were planning. We are incredibly grateful for their beautiful space and steadfast presence. It was 95 degrees with 69% humidity on my day but Heidi and Al did everything they could to cool us down and it was STILL beautiful and everyone still enjoyed themselves immensely. Would absolutely recommend.

Where to begin?! Heidi and Al are two of the kindest, most reliable, warm and considerate people I have ever met. Everything about the barn (from the setting, the location, their property) to them (their patience and communication and compassion) made this wedding a dream. When we first booked the farm, we didn't know that we would be moving to Los Angeles shortly after that. Despite the 3,000 miles and time difference, the wedding went off without a hitch and so much of that had to do with the incredible commitment that Heidi and Al have to making each wedding amazing. We cannot begin to recommend this venue enough!

William Allen Farm is without a doubt an amazing venue. The owners, Heidi and Al, are truly amazing people. They made us feel so at home and welcomed on their property for our wedding. Heidi was always just a call or an email away! She made the process a lot smoother! Whether you live right down the road or hours away. This venue is something worth checking out!!! It made our wedding day even more perfect!

When we started planning our wedding we first focused on choosing our venue and we are so incredibly lucky we got to be at the William Allen Farm. The venue is absolutely stunning and Heidi and Al were an absolute pleasure to work with. If we had to plan our wedding 100 times we have it at the William Allen Farm every single time. Heidi and Al, thank you for everything!

The William Allen Farm was everything I had dreamed for. It is such a beautiful property and barn. So well kept and loved by its owners, Heidi and Al. Heidi was amazingly helpful and sweet through the whole planning process. She was always there for me when I needed help regarding vendors and recommendations. She made us feel at home and so excited every visit we had! I can not say enough about this place. I love it so much and it will forever hold such a special place in my heart as my beautiful wedding venue. Thank you for offering your home as the most perfect Barn wedding venue!

I cannot say enough AMAZING things about the William Allen Farm. The William Allen Farm, Heidi and Al truly are what made our wedding as special as it was. I could not recommend more highly this venue. It is perfect - so beautiful, accomodating for a mixture of indoor/outdoor space, a GREAT bar set up, awesome bridal suite and the BEST hosts you could ever imagine. We were completely in love with the WAF from the minute we pulled up to see it a year before our wedding, and it only became more clear this was the spot for us after doing a tour with Heidi. She went above and beyond to make our wedding special - to accomodate us for all the little details and extras that we needed, helped with vendors, etc. Absolutely in love with this place!

We were lucky enough to secure William Allen Farm for our September 2018 wedding. The space is absolutely gorgeous and it has a rustic feel without being shabby. The expansive grounds made for some truly beautiful photos in front of the flower gardens and pond. Heidi and Al were so helpful throughout the whole process. Heidi was quick to answer what felt like the hundreds of questions we had leading up to our day and was so great day-of. The on-site bathrooms were always neat and clean, and bridal suite was such a fun place to get ready, and there was more than enough parking for our wedding of 100. We would definitely pick this venue every time!

My husband and I got married at William Allen Farm in August and loved everything about the experience. The barn had a rustic yet elegant feel and fit our 130 guests for dinner perfectly with room to spare. The grounds were a beautiful backdrop for our wedding photos and cocktail hour, and Heidi and Al we’re so easy to work with and kind. It didn’t even matter that it rained. If you want to throw an unforgettable party, do it at William Allen Farm.

Having our wedding at William Allen Farm was an absolute dream. The barn and property have such a unique character and offer so much: the cozy bridal suite, nice real bathrooms, indoor/outdoor bar, catering deck, loft for our photo booth, and beautiful pond which we had our ceremony next to. We had almost 200 guests and it still felt very spacious because of the different places people could gather inside and outside of the barn. Our guests were so impressed with the venue and the beauty of the property. A huge thanks to Heidi for being so caring and helpful during the planning process. She led me to some of the best vendors in Maine and always had helpful answers to my questions. If you're interested book quickly and you wont be disappointed :)

My daughter (I'm the Father of the Bride) held her wedding and reception at the William Allen Farm. I cannot speak more positively about the facilities, or about Heidi and Al. The setting is perfect . . . a genuine old barn which dresses up very nicely . . . with a cool bar area and a nice loft, all surrounded by a pond and beautiful grounds. And Heidi and Al were terrific . . . there when you needed them, hidden when you did not. They are genuinely nice people. And because they only host one event in a weekend, we were not rushed. We were able to start setting up on Thursday (our choice, not something we had to do) and chose to have our rehearsal dinner ( a lobster bake) there on the Friday evening before. And we could go back on our own time Sunday morning to finish clearing out, leaving the wedding day free for the main event. We visited many barn venues. Looking back, the William Allen Farm was clearly the obvious and right choice.

My husband and I are so happy we chose William Allen Farm to be our venue! It is an absolutely gorgeous property made for an idyllic barn wedding. The grounds are spacious and beautiful, and we had plenty of room for our guests to play lawn games (bocce ball, cornhole). There is also a lovely pond near the barn which adds to the uniqueness of the setting.
Logistically, there was more than enough space for our vendors and guests to park, and that parking area was out of sight from the ceremony/reception. The interior of the barn is stunning, and allows you to maintain the essence of a barn wedding without sacrificing elegance. The bar in particular, was an awesome feature with two service areas that allowed guests to get drinks from inside and outside the barn.
Our guests raved about their experience there, and we certainly had a blast! In addition to the location, Heidi and Al are wonderful people. They were so helpful at all stages of the wedding planning process and were always on hand for any questions or surprise visits we made to the barn. Our wedding was absolutely perfect, and I would say that our choice in venue was reason number one!

My husband and I got married at William Allen Farm this summer and could not have asked for a better experience. The owners of the farm, Heidi and Al, are just lovely! They went out of their way to make us feel at home and were responsive and informative during our 1.5 years of wedding planning. Our wedding was forecasted to be especially hot and humid so Heidi and Al picked up 3 industrial fans to cool our guests off in the barn (thank you!) The venue is spacious and well kept and there are no bugs to speak of. We had 120 guests and plenty of room in the barn for mingling, eating, and dancing. If I had to do it all over again, I would book William Allen Farm in a heartbeat!

Heidi and Al are one of a kind. My husband and I spent more time than I really care to admit looking for the perfect spot for our wedding. We stumbled upon William Allen Farm and truly fell in love. Heidi and Al were welcoming, responsive, assisted us with endless questions and recommendations for vendors. It was truly a wonderful experience. The day of the wedding, Heidi and Al were on site, providing guidance and support. They worked so hard to make sure out day was nothing less than perfect. I cannot thank them enough for everything they've done. I would highly recommend checking out this venue!

The William Allen Farm was extraordinary. The grounds are obviously well taken care of with impeccable grass, and beautiful gardens scattered throughout. The pond was the perfect setting for our late afternoon wedding ceremony, and the barn itself is the quintessential New England barn that worked wonderfully for our dinner and reception. The bridal suite was beautiful, tranquil, and perfectly set up to accommodate hair and makeup, and the balcony in the barn was the ideal hangout for the groomsmen before the wedding. Thank you for everything, it couldn't have been better!

We fell in love with William Allen Farm the moment we pulled up the driveway. A beautiful, bright red barn surrounded by stunning scenery - yet there's also something about this place that makes you feel at home. And then you have the owners - Heidi and John - who are so welcoming, generous and respectful all while maintaining a high level of professionalism. My husband and I are very fortunate to have hosted and celebrated our wedding day at WAF in September and loved every moment of our time at the farm and working with the Curry's. Our guests absolutely raved about the barn and property - everyone had a blast! We cannot recommend this venue (or its owners) enough!

I can’t speak highly enough about the William Allen Farm! The barn and property are absolutely stunning, and it was a pleasure to work with Heidi. My family and I did a lot of our own decorations and planning, and Heidi and her husband were incredibly helpful – answering all of our questions and giving great advice on how to execute our plan. We visited the property several times leading up to the wedding, and even though I’m sure they had a lot going on (it was wedding season after all), they always found a way to work us into their schedules. It’s clear that they are extremely invested in the couples they worth with, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. I would highly recommend them for your wedding!

We could not have asked for a more perfect venue- rustic elegance. It was a fairytale wedding! So happy with how everything came together, and working with Heidi was a pleasure.

My daughter Sarah and her husband Greg were married in early September at the William Allen Farm. They could not have chosen a more perfect place for their wedding. The barn had the charm and rustic appeal that they were looking for and beautiful outdoor areas for the ceremony. The owners are fantastic. They helped us along the way with any concerns we had. A beautiful wedding at the William Allen Farm!