Wedding/Reception Sites: Aside from choosing your wedding date, deciding on a reception location can be one of your earliest and most important wedding decisions. In fact, the reception decision - what kind of reception and where to hold it - may even influence your wedding date. Planning the reception requires juggling many priorities such as budget, space availability, and individual wedding tastes. Here are some suggestions for wedding/reception sites. For more information, click on the links. Alamoosook Lakeside Inn - EXPERIENCE THE TRANQUILITY OF A MAINE INN Off a quiet dirt road, onthe shore of the Amamoosook Lake, deep in the heart of Downeast & Acadia Maine, you'll find the Alamoosook Lakeside Inn - the perfect Maine inn to escape from it all. The Alamoosook Lakeside Inn is a quintessential secluded lakeside inn in Maine. Located in Orland, ME, this Maine inn is conveniently situated near many of Maine's most popular attractions including Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Deer Isle, Penobscot Bay and Bar Harbor. Atlantic Oakes By-the-Sea - The Atlantic Oakes by the Sea is located on Frenchman's Bay, and offers a spectacular picture-perfect backfrop for your wedding event. They offer full receiption facilities to make your wedding a very special event. Best Western Black Bear Inn - The Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center is conveniently located off Interstate 95 in central Maine near the University of Maine, the Maine Center for the Arts and the Bangor Mall. With over 7,900 square feet of modern meeting space, the Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center is the perfect location for your wedding reception. Ducktrap Retreat - Ducktrap Retreat is a luxurious private lodge with cabins that will offer you a most extraodinary and memorable Maine wedding anytime of the year. Namesd after the Ducktrap River which runs through the 35 acre property, the retreat is totally secluded, enveloped by pines with rolling lawns, gracious gardens, and breathtaking ocean views. Four Points Hotel by Sheraton - Four Points is an upscale, full service hotel connected to the Bangor International Airport via a skywalk. They offer banquet space for up to 200 guests. Facilites include a grand ballroom, along with function space on the third and ninth floor. Inn at Ocean's Edge - The moment you leave Route 1 and wind your way down through the Inn's 22 acres of gardens, lawns, and woods, you will feel surrounded by serenity. When you step through the front door, you'll want to pause, just a moment, to take in the sweeping view of the ocean just beyond the atrium windows. And then allow us to welcome you into an atmosphere of comfortable elegance. Jeff's Catering - Located off Parkway South in Brewer's East-West Industrial Park, just off I-395, Exit 5. An excellent location with easy access to the Interstate, Downtown Bangor, Brewer and close proximity to area hotels. We have over 6,400 square feet of banquet space to suit any event needs you may have. Lucerne Inn - Nestled in the mountains and overlooking Phillips Lake, THE LUCERNE INN is in one of the most beautiful locations in Maine. Located right at the Inn is a picturesque golf course, a large outdoor swimming pool, beautiful gazebos and outdoor patios. Very few people are able to drive by this stunning 200-year-old Inn without stopping. And the fine dining and accommodations, stunning scenery and excellent New England hospitality make it worth stopping for...again and again. Morgan Hill Event Center - Morgan Hill Event Center is the Bangor area's newest event facility. Our family owned business promises to be the finest event center north of Portland. The beautiful post and beam construction of our facility place us outside of the proverbial "box" available in the area. The elegant look and comfortable feel will add to any event you are planning. The grounds will be as elegant as the function space. The proposed landscaping includes meditation gardens, grassed areas, a pool and a pond. Muddy Rudder - The Muddy Rudder sits on the banks of the Penobscot River overlooking Maine's Queen city. Guests look over the historic Bangor waterfront, once bustling with schooners hauling lumber ports all over the world. Henry David Thoreau once described the city as a "shining light on the edge of the wilderness". Where else could you get married in the winter and enjoy more scenic views? New England Outdoor Center - The New England Outdoor Center and Twin Pine camps are a wonderful choice for a unique and beautiful wedding and all in a setting with a breataking backdrop that includes one of Maine's prettiest lakes and its highest mountain, Mt. Katahdin. You can have your wedding ceremony on "the Look," a picturesque point of land on our graounds that extends into Millinocket Lake. We also have enough lodging to accommodate weddings of most any size, from cozy cabins to large luxury rental houses. Oriental Jade Restaurant - No budget is too small and no party is too big when it comes to putting together yourperfect banquet or get together at the Oriental Jade. From creating a customized menu, to simply letting your guest dine on our famous "Tour-Of-The-Orient" buffet, we guarantee a delicious feast every time. Orland House Bed & Breakfast - Nestled in the foothills of Orland, Maine you will find the Orland House Bed & Breakfast. A lovely Greek Revival home built in 1820. The Orland House was originally one of the Buck family homes. Inside you will find carved moldings, beautiful built-ins and large-planked floors. Side yard available for weddings and receptions using a tent that will accommodate up to 75 people. Opus Restaurant - Opus Restaurant is located at 193 Broad Street, facing the Penobscot River in the area locally known as "The Waterfront." Opus is on a more intimate scale, with just 60 seats and a comfortable lounge area. Private parties can reserve a side room holding up to 20 diners. In the spring and summer, the spacious patio will be opened for outside dining and private events. Penobscot Valley Country Club - Penobscot Valley Country Club would like to make one of the most important events of your life - your wedding day - an elegant and happy memory for you, your family, and your friends. Our magnificient Grandeview Room boasts 2,605 square fee of elegance, with vaulted ceiling and panoramic windows overlooking our golf course of spectacular rolling hills. We can accommodate up to 150 people in the Grandeview Room. With its unparalleled beauty, the Grandeview Room at Penobscot Valley Country Club will turn your wedding reception into an unforgettable experience you'll cherish forever. Ramada Inn - The newly renovated Bangor Ramada Inn is located in the beautiful Central Eastern Region of Maine. At the intersection of I-95 and I-395 at Exit 45B, we are close to the mountains and ocean splendor of Bar Harbor. Our Ballroom accommodates 200 comfortably and may be broken down to 3 smaller rooms. Sea Dog Brewing Co. - At our state-of-the art Banquet and Conference Center in Bangor, Sea Dog can provide you with an elegant yet comfortable environment and at the same time dazzle you with our impecable service and unparalled cuisine. We can provide for any event, be it a business seminar needing cutting edge audio/video equipment, a fantasy wedding, a company retirement party or a holiday party. We take the stress out of planning your gathering! Spectacular Event Center - Our Enchanted Gazebo Garden area is grace with stonework, flower beds and surrounded by evergreen trees. An elegant stone paved path leads you down the aisle to our spacious customized unique white hexagon-shaped gazebo. The gazebo is nestled among a grove of white pine trees allowing for perfect viewing from all three sides. The gazebo garden is the perfect setting. Graced by the sparkling chandelier and comfortably surrounded by antique furniture, the Rotunda accesses the three elegantly decorated and private ballrooms. As an option, our grass area is perfect for hosting your outdoor catered reception (up to 125 guests) under our tent for all the festivities (seating 50-350) The Retreat at French's Point - Your perfect day begins with the perfect place... Perfect. There's just no other way to describe The Retreat at French's Point. Say "I do" in the sparkling white gazebo overlooking the bay. Celebrate in the magnicicently restored and appointed 1909 estate cottage. Greet your guests as they move about The Retreat's spacious lawns and mingle on the cobblestone patio and old-fashioned porches. Beautiful views. Beautiful place. Beautiful day. Just Perfect. We want you to have it all. University Inn - We are a family owned charming inn on the Stillwater river.  We offer an outdoor reception area by our heated pool or near the river.  We can accomadate up to 300 guests and will make your special day one to remember.  We offer 48 guest rooms and suites complete with deluxe continental breakfast, free wireless, fitness and recreation center and seasonal bar service by the pool.  Let us take care of the details while you enjoy the day! Winterport Winery - information coming soon....