We had our wedding at the end of August 2014 on a beautiful, warm and sunny Sunday at the Meeting…read moreHouse in York, Maine. Darlene took care of us from the first day we met in December of 2013, right through the very end of our amazing wedding day. She was extremely helpful with suggestions, recommendations and small pointers that really showed her experience in coordinating not only the reception, but also the ceremony. She made our wedding day so seamless, we cannot say enough about how helpful she really was. The venue is classic, yet modern, and so much fun. Our ceremony was on the lawn next to the Union Bluff restaurant and hotel, which overlooks a bustling beach and a light ocean breeze. After the ceremony, our photographer took us across the street to take pictures on the benches, sidewalks, in the arcade, and bowling alley, which was really fun and the pictures came out really nice. The reception afterwards and dinner went perfect! Darlene's staff was polite, funny, fast, and did a great job, even with special requests from our guests. With the great weather we had, the doors to the outside stone patio were opened and the outdoor bar service was available for the guests. The whole wedding went so well and was so much fun, it of course went by too fast. If you're considering having your wedding here, take our word for it - Darlene and the Meeting House staff will make your day easy and will take care of everything for you, allowing you to enjoy your spouse, family, friends, and best of all - your wedding day! People are still talking about how beautiful and fun our wedding was. We are so excited to return to the Union Bluff to see Darlene.

For WEDDING VENUE: When my now husband and I booked this…read morevenue for our 2020 Wedding back in January of 2019, similarly to the rest of the world, we never could have guessed that COVID-19 would hit in 2020 and devastate not only our nation but the whole world! When we met Darlene, the Union Bluff (UB) event Coordinator in 2019, she was wonderful and so was the venue and her suggestions for nearby vendors...however, when COVID struck our dealings with Darlene and the UB quickly became nothing but stressful! We had put down over $5,000 worth of deposits towards our wedding and reception with the UB at this point and our potential guest count limit of 200 was being cut to 50 guests due to COVID Precautions by the State of Maine. We understood these precautions of course, however, what we did not feel was reasonable was that the UB refused to refund any portion of our deposit given the extreme circumstances which were COVID despite the fact that every other couple we spoke with getting married at other venues were able to get their deposit back even though other venues "contracts" say "non-refundable" also...Other venues were being understanding that COVID was not just any typical reason a wedding could have been canceled or changed and for that matter the UB's "contract" says we were allowed to invite 200 guests and now they could not uphold their end of the "contract" either... As 2020 couples we were given 3 options: 1) move your whole wedding to 2021 but also pay 2021 prices, 2) keep your date with COVID restrictions and reduce your price only to the food/beverage minimum per the original contract 3) "keep and move" option keep your current date and if COVID improves have your wedding as planned but book another date later in 2020 or in 2021 (paying 2021 prices) ...all of which offered NO money returned at all that was previously deposited. These were the options no matter how close you were to your wedding date also when the State regulations for COVID were changing almost weekly when COVID was at its worst in April/ May of 2020. My husband and I opted to have our ceremony at the UB since that was our dream and we could not get our money back and have many elderly family members that may not make it to see us get married in 2021 and move our reception to a New Hampshire Venue with more flexibility. All of our interactions with the UB and Darlene after COVID began were stressful and frankly, difficult because they were unreasonable about using money we already paid them towards our wedding, towards our Lawn ceremony needs. I wouldn't wish this on anyone! If you get married here ask them to CHANGE THE CONTRACT! Don't sign for a non-refundable deposit! Good luck!

This venue will not disappoint as it a brings beauty, and a great location…read more Kevin is very professional and easy to work with. I chose this venue for a celebration of life for my husband because I did not want a dreary sad place but a place to truly celebrate my husbands life and the many lives he touched. This place did not disapoint. Food was very good and Kevin provided servers that did an amazing job.

Officiated a wedding 9/24/23 and the room was huge, plenty of room for dancing and the owner and…read morestaff were fantastic!!

The food was great and the customer service is perfect during COVID. They not only sanitize…read morethoroughly but take the importance of social distancing seriously. Tables are well spaced out and there is tons of room throughout to ensure no one is too close even when eating. The lobster roll is yummy and I highly suggest the corn bread and the coleslaw is also delicious. This restaurant is very child friendly which is a plus for families with young kids. And yes they have hot dogs for picky eaters.

Chowder had no Clams, lobster was overcooked. Not very many clams, not a memorable "Clambake".read more

UNH Conferences and Catering did our post-wedding brunch. The food was truly delicious and the…read moreservice was wonderful. They were very accommodating around food allergies and preferences. This is great value for any event. Highly recommend!

Perfect location for a wedding and we had the perfect wedding. The owners are SO AWESOME and easy…read moreto work with. Responsive to emails and work with you 100% to ensure an incredible wedding experience. The space can accommodate a nice group inside and outside. Our plan was to have an outdoor cocktail hour and ceremony followed by indoor cake and dancing in the barn. They worked with us and our mutltiple visits to ensure the perfect location for photos and sunset. Unfortunetly, it rained all day and we were in the barn for everything, which was actually perfect. Opening the double doors to overlook the gardens with the rain in the backgroup was beautiful. They offer parking across the street. They have a room for the wedding party connected to their home. A portapotty trailer, which was great. Caters had access it the barn offered a pre space and a bar area. If it is not raining, there is room for a tent, though we wanted a Bridgerton-esque feel with string quartet and all. But the barn was perfect, clean and our guest loved it. Also, as a same sex couple, they were so great. Highly recommended.

Josia's River Farm is such a Stunning Venue. If you are looking for a romantic rustic setting with…read morea twist of non traditional look no further. We loved how customizable the property was to create our dream wedding. The options were endless at josias river farm. The whole night we over heard "what a beautiful property" and "look at all the pretty gardens wow" we loved having cocktail hour in the gorgeous historic barn followed by dinner under a large beautiful tent in back surrounded by plenty of room for lawn games, a photo bus, 2 casino tables (big hit) And a outdoor dance floor under the stars. The whole night we got many compliments and told this was the best wedding they have ever been to period. The owners Laura and Charlie are so incredibly sweet and made sure everything was pristine upon arrival. We used Forever in a day by kelly carlie as our wedding planner to make sure the day ran smooth. The communication was spot on and i never felt stressed out. Thank you for a beautiful weekend.

I read a few negative reviews after we booked a King room for 2 days and a Suite for 3 days at the…read moreClubhouse. I was very pleasantly surprised and happy with the clubhouse rooms. It is NOT a modern Hotel style room. If that is what you are looking for, check into a chain hotel. These rooms furnishings were in keeping with the style and period look of Cape Arundel Inn. They were clean and comfortable. The Club house was a very short drive or walk from the Main Inn. Our rooms were behind the clubhouse. It was lovely, peaceful and quiet set amongst the woods, in a residential neighborhood. We had full access to the Inn and Dining (spectacular views from the dining room). They offered wine and cheese every afternoon. You could relax on the porch, by the pool, pool table or by the fireplace. They did have Portable A/C units in everyroom and during the high heat of summer, maybe a problem as they are a bit noisy. We visited Mid-October and the weather was perfect. No a/c required. The staff was very freindly, helpful and accomodating. My only negative is that I would have felt a little safer if the front doors to clubhouse were locked to only guests and staff, since there is no-one on duty at night. We had a lovely stay! I would highly recommend Cape Arundel Inn to anyone looking for a peaceful, quiet and relaxing stay.

After reading many negative reviews about the Cape Arundel Inn Clubhouse, we arrived with…read moretrepidation. However, we were pleasantly surprised. The room was lovely and the grounds had a nice pool. The staff was very attentive. We did not find the Clubhouse old or shabby. While the accommodations are not fancy, they are clean and well-cared for. We enjoyed all of the the Inn's amenities and had a good time. I'm glad we went.

I just attended a bridal shower there and it was a beautiful setting, inside and out. A wonderful…read moreplace dating back to 1848. New owners have been doing updates to enhance the ambiance even more. A great place to hold an event!

The Castle on Charles is the place to book your event. We had the reception for our wedding here in…read moreOctober and everyone loved it. Herman went way above and beyond to make sure that we had a stress free evening and that all of our guests had an enjoyable and memorable night. Many of our guests said that it was the best wedding they'd ever been too. We don't have a single complaint and couldn't recommend this venue enough. Don't hesitate to set up a time to check it out, it's super affordable, flexible, and the best bang for your buck that you'll find.