Saturday September 14, 2024
Portland, ME, USA
Schedule
Friday, September 13, 2024
Welcome Party
6:00 PM
Welcome to Portland!
Join us at Oxbow Brewing to kick off the weekend. Heavy appetizers and local Maine bites will be served along with lots of great beer, wine, and drinks.
Toasts will begin around 7pm.
Depending on where you're staying, Oxbow is walkable or a quick Uber.
Open to all wedding guests!
Smart Casual
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Ceremony and Reception
4:00 PM
Ceremony and reception will be held at Flanagan Farm, ~25 minutes from Portland.
Shuttles will be leaving from the Courtyard Marriott Downtown to Flanagan Farm on Saturday leaving at 2:45pm.
Ceremony and cocktail hour will be outside followed by a tented dinner and dancing in the barn.
Cocktail Attire - Suits/ties + party dresses. Stilettos discouraged due to grass.
After Party!
11:00 PM
Keep the party going back in Portland at Henry's Public House.
Travel
Portland International Jetport (PWM)
We recommend flying into Portland International Jetport (PWM) which is about 10 minutes from downtown Portland.
Taxis and Uber/Lyft are available here, plus rental cars if you'd like to do more exploring.
Boston Logan International
Boston Logan International is another option that is under 2 hours from Portland. You can either rent a car or take the bus to Portland.
Driving
Portland is just under a 2 hour drive from Boston and about a 5 hour drive from NYC.
Wedding Shuttles
Flanagan Farm is ~25 minutes from downtown Portland.
Shuttles will be provided from the Courtyard Marriott Downtown to/from Flanagan Farm on Saturday leaving at 2:45pm.
Hotels
September is still considered high season in Portland, so please book accommodations early! We don't have any official room blocks, but recommend guests to stay at the Courtyard Marriott or the Hilton Canopy.
There are plenty of other hotel options (major hotel chains and boutiques) as well as Airbnb's in Downtown Portland that are easily accessible to the Courtyard Marriott for shuttle pick-up.
Please feel free to reach out if you have questions or are looking for recommendations!
Hotel Recommendations:
Courtyard Marriott Downtown
Hilton Canopy
The Press Hotel
Boutique Hotel Recommendations:
The Blind Tiger
The Francis
Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront, Commercial Street, Portland, ME, USA
We will be staying here and encourage guests to stay here as well.
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront, Center Street, Portland, ME, USA
Another great option that is next to the Courtyard Marriott.
Eat, Drink & Explore
Favorite Restaurants (A very, very non-exhaustive list!)
-Scales (Upscale seafood)
-Street & Co (Great seafood, same ownership as Scales)
-Isa Bistro (A family favorite!)
-Izakaya Minato (Japanese, wonderful)
-Miyake (Wonderful sushi)
-The Honey Paw (Fusion)
-Leeward (Italian)
Lobster Rolls:
-Highroller Lobster Co
-A Bite into Maine
-Eventide
Bakeries/Coffee/Breakfast:
-Norimoto
-Tandem
-Standard Baking Co
-Bread & Friends
-Smalls
Breweries/Bars:
-Austin Street Brewing
-Bissell Brothers
-Allagash
-Portland Zoo
-Portland Hunt + Alpine
-Apres
Beaches near Portland
-Fort Williams (Portland Headlight)
-Higgins Beach (Nemo's favorite!)
-Willard Beach
-Kettle Cove
-Crescent Beach
-Ferry Beach
Freeport, Maine
-Visit the L.L.Bean Flagship store in Freeport, among several other stores
-Lunch: Sandwiches at South Freeport Village Market
-Breweries: Maine Beer Co, Mast Landing, or Goodfire
Registry
Thank you so much for celebrating with us! If you wish to contribute a gift, we are registered at Zola and Heath Ceramics.
Q & A
See below for FAQ and feel free to e-mail abbyandwebb@gmail.com with any questions!
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP on the website by August 1st
Are kids welcome?
Adults only
What should I wear?
Friday night attire is smart casual
Saturday attire is cocktail- we recommend suits & ties and dresses
Cocktail hour will be on grass- we discourage stilettos
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Outside ceremony & cocktail hour, followed by a tented dinner, and then dancing in the barn
Will transportation be provided?
Transportation will be provided to & from Flanagan Farm on Saturday
Further details to be shared about timing and location of pick-up
Where should we stay?
We encourage guests to stay in Downtown Portland at a hotel or Airbnb
Our recommended hotels are the Courtyard Portland Downtown or the Canopy by Hilton Waterfront, but there are several great options in the area
The Blind Tiger is a great boutique hotel option
Feel free to reach out with any questions about accommodations