The Maine Wedding of Your Dreams
Welcome to Bear Mountain Inn + Barn!
Are you dreaming of the charm and romance of a rustic, yet chic Southern Maine wedding without the headache of planning from scratch? Bear Mountain Inn + Barn delivers perfectly-orchestrated, heartfelt wedding ceremonies and receptions on our 25-acres of lakefront property nestled in the foothills of the White Mountains. Our experienced, professional staff will take care of every detail, uniquely designed for you.
Bear Mountain Inn + Barn hosts elegant barn receptions for up to 150 guests and tented outdoor weddings for up to 250 guests from early May through early November. Intimate indoor weddings are also available through the winter months. We are excited you are here to learn more about our venue and elated about the possibility of hosting your big day!
The Ceremony
Here at Bear Mountain Inn + Barn you have your choice of locations as to where you can say I Do! From the stunning stone patio overlooking Bear Pond to the tall pines just beyond the shoreline, to our 200-year old barn complete with gorgeous chandeliers. Follow the link below to get a closer look. Here’s hoping you’ll find your perfect ceremony location here at Bear Mountain Inn + Barn.
The Reception
Here at Bear Mountain Inn + Barn you can make decisions such as your reception location with ease. Our beautiful 200 year old barn is the perfect place to celebrate your recent vows and to be introduced as a married couple for the very first time! The barn can seat up to 150 guests for dinner and there is still room to party on the dance floor.
Hoping to invite a few more than that? While the barn comfortably seats 150 with a dance floor, our venue can hold events up to 250 guests with a tented reception. Tents are a great option and are also rented by the couple; Bear Mountain Inn + Barn does not own a reception tent for use or rental. Couples hosting a larger event celebrate their reception under a tent on our beautiful lawn and then move into the barn for an evening of dancing + dessert. Celebrate at Bear Mountain Inn + Barn until 11 PM and if you’re looking to keep the party going, we have local recommendations for that too! Follow the link below to see how our past couples have organized their dinner + dancing.
The Inn
Of the incredible moments and parts of the Bear Mountain Inn + Barn weekend wedding experience, the inn itself is one that certainly stands out. Our venue will serve as home to you and those closest to you. Your family and friends will love being with you for the duration of your most memorable wedding weekend. When you arrive, we want you to feel at home. It is certainly a unique opportunity to be able to visit your wedding venue again and again - to relive those feelings of your wedding day as you step through the front door. We love welcoming our couples back to stay with us at the inn after their incredible wedding weekends. Come enjoy a week long stay, or even just a weekend getaway and cozy up to one of the many fireplaces throughout the property. During the colder months, Bear Mountain Inn + Barn is home to our newly renovated Winter Pub - an experience you don’t want to miss!
Wedding Packages
We offer two distinct wedding packages - a starting point as we perfectly craft your day to meet your needs. Here at Bear Mountain Inn + Barn, we want this process to be easy and that is why we offer both à la carte and all inclusive packages. Our most popular package, Diamond, includes everything from the venue, catering and inn accommodations complete with a Chef-Inspired Farewell Brunch as you depart your weekend. Let us take care of the details! Whatever you might be looking for, your Bear Mountain Inn + Barn Wedding Crew is here to serve and accommodate your wildest dreams.
Please see our most popular package below!
Gold
à la carte
Diamond
all inclusive 3-day package
Diamond Package
An overview of our most popular, all-inclusive package
Experience Bear Mountain Inn + Barn - home to the wedding weekend of your dreams! Here are a few more details about our most popular package - Diamond.
Thursday check-in - Sunday check-out
Complimentary three-night stay for wedding couple
Choice of couples’ wedding suite
Complete property rental to include all amenities + lodging for up to 34 guests
Rehearsal dinner for Inn Guests | up to 34 |
Wedding barn venue rental
Ceremony rehearsal practice
Day of event planner
Three ceremony site options
Choice of arbor
Ceremony chairs
Wedding reception dinner: three courses – cocktail hour, salad/soup, & entree
Round tables (60’’)/ white garden chairs
Pressed white linens – tablecloths + napkins
Complete table setting – china + flatware + water glasses
White drapery
Uplighting in barn
Coffee service during reception
Setup + breakdown + cleanup
Chef-Inspired farewell brunch on Sunday
On site parking for all your guests
Wedding Gallery
Want to check out other weddings we’ve had here for some inspiration? We’re so lucky to have hosted so many weddings to date, and the photos in our gallery are from just a few!
Availability
Check below to see which wedding weekends are still available! Any weekend without a gray square is an available weekend!
If you would like to receive more information related to pricing, availability or reserving your date, etc. please click the button below the calendar and you’ll be directed to our Weddings Request Form. This information will help us to learn more about your event and begin the process toward a customized proposal, scheduling a tour and reserving your date!
We look forward to hearing from you!
Preferred Vendors
To learn a little more about the people who we love working with, take a look at our preferred vendor list. While we suggest working with these folks because we love them dearly, we can also accommodate outside vendors that you plan on hiring for your big day.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We have a large parking lot in the back of the property for guests. There is also room for buses, coaches, etc. from transportation companies to park during the event, if they choose to!
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Our guest capacity is 250. For a guest count over 150, the couple is required to rent a tent for dinner. You can either have dancing outside under the tent or in the barn. For a guest count under 150, dinner + dancing can fit comfortably in the barn.
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Our approach is one that involves talking through all of the ‘what ifs’ - this includes a rain plan! While our goal is to execute your original plan, sometimes Mother Nature has other ideas and we are ready for her. Most of our floor plans leave an empty space in the middle of the barn for the dance floor. Generally, should we need to move the ceremony inside, we create an aisle with chairs for your closest guests right on the dance floor. Your arbor is brought in also. If there is rain in the forecast, we are sure to check-in on this topic often so we are all prepared as best we can be.
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Yes! Our catering serves are provided through MANE Catering and we require that you book your bar services right here through our venue!
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We do! We have had the privilege of working with a fantastic group of local vendors providing everything from food to florals. Please find our Preferred Vendor List here.
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We typically hold weddings until 11 PM. After that we suggest you head out to one of the awesome bars in the area for an after party!
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If you scroll up just a little you’ll be able to see our really up to date calendar! Please feel free to reach out with any questions that you might still have about avaliability.
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Yes! This is included in all our packages here at the Bear Mountain Inn + Barn
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During the peak season (May - November) we do not host Sunday weddings. Although if you are looking for a Sunday wedding, our off seasons dates might be a really good option for you!
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We’ll provide you with a really comprehensive list of tried and trusted accommodations nearby. We have a wide range of hotels and inns nearby all within a 15-20 minute drive!
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Absolutely! We love a good band. We might even have to peep in a time or two to hear them out!
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This is totally a possibility, just let us know if you want it to hapen!
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Totally!
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YES! We love dogs. When you’re here you’ll meet our prince George. He’s a small yorkshire terrier and will be your best friend. Dogs are allowed in the Post + Beam apartment and the Sugar Maple Cottage here at Bear Mountain Inn + Barn!
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Absolutely, reach out and we can give you more details on how to make that happen!
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We’ve got you totally covered in this department. You will be all set with the facilities we have in our bar.
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Between the Post + Beam Apartment and the beautiful Inn you’ll have plenty of beautiful, naturally lit spaces to get ready in!
Testimonials
See what our wonderful couples and guests have to say!
