Bar Harbor Inn
Hotel in Bar Harbor, ME. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $24k–$29k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 125 guests
- Minimum: 25 guests
- Services: Dinner, Brunch
- Address: 1 Newport Drive
Located at 1 Newport Drive in Bar Harbor, Maine, the historic Bar Harbor Inn is a waterfront hotel overlooking Frenchman Bay and the Porcupine Islands. Designed by architect William Ralph Emerson, the property was originally built in 1887 as a clubhouse for the Oasis Club and began operating as an inn in 1950. The venue hosts outdoor ceremonies on the Bayview Lawn and receptions in either the curved Reading Room—which features a crystal chandelier over the dance floor and connects to the cherry-wood bar of the Oasis Lounge—or the second-floor Porcupine Room with its wrap-around balcony. The inn accommodates up to 125 guests for a seated reception, with packages that include three-course plated dinners, rehearsal dinners, and a traditional Maine lobster bake for up to 75 guests. On-site amenities include three guest room buildings, a full-service spa, an outdoor heated pool, and a jacuzzi.
Food
Plated dinner packages ($78-$92/pp) include 3 courses. A traditional Maine Lobster Bake is available for up to 75 guests at $78/pp. Rehearsal dinners are $72/pp.
Packages
- Plated Dinner: $78-$92 — Base entrée price depending on protein selection (Vegetarian, Chicken, Fish, Beef)
Includes: Freshly baked rolls & butter, Choice of one starter (soup or salad), Choice of two protein entrées and one vegetarian entrée, Classic wedding cake with chocolate dipped strawberries, Coffee and tea service - Bayview Wedding Brunch: $82 — Minimum of 25 guests and maximum of 100 guests
Includes: Freshly squeezed juices, fruits, and yogurt parfaits, Assorted bakery basket, Choice of one salad and two main brunch entrées, Classic wedding cake with chocolate dipped strawberries, Coffee and tea service
Taxes and fees
- Service Charge: 20%
- State Tax: 8%
- Bartender Fee: $400
- Omelet Station Attendant Fee: $125
- Carving Station Attendant Fee: $125
- Dress Steamer Rental: $50
- Bluetooth Speaker Rental: $75
- White Chair Covers: $6
- Floor-length Linens Upgrade: $150
- Porcupine Room Rental Fee: $1,000
- Reading Room Rental Fee: $2,500
- Birch Point Room Rental Fee: $400
Good to know
- Reading Room receptions are only available from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
- DJs and amplified music are not permitted in the Porcupine Room.
- Alcohol is not permitted on the Bayview Lawn due to licensing restrictions.
- The Porcupine Room is not handicap accessible (requires navigating 7 stairs).
- Tasting price is $200 for two people (plated entrées) and $50 for cake tasting.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Bar Harbor Inn cost?
Based on Bar Harbor Inn's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $24,500–$29,000 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.
How many guests can Bar Harbor Inn hold?
Bar Harbor Inn can host up to 125 guests seated. It has a minimum of 25 guests.
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