Stage House Inn
Inn / B&B in South Berwick, ME. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $9k–$12k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 122 guests
- Minimum: 20 guests
- Services: Dinner, Brunch
- Address: 224 Main Street
Originally built in 1798 as a private residence by Winthrop B. Norton, the Stage House Inn is located at 224 Main Street in South Berwick, Maine. The property, which previously served as a tavern, school, and convent, houses 20 guest rooms, the Dufour restaurant, and event spaces including the Sarah Frost Hall with its red brick fireplace, a bar featuring white marble countertops and a stained glass window, and a seasonal covered veranda with wooden floors. For receptions, the venue accommodates up to 122 seated guests or 152 standing guests, and offers catering options such as plated dinners, buffet brunches, and butler-passed hors d'oeuvres. Wedding packages include rolls and butter, a choice of salad (Garden with Red Wine Vinaigrette or Caesar), two mains, and two sides, though bar service is not included.
Food
Plated dinner, lunch, or buffet brunch options are available. Hors d'oeuvre receptions feature butler passed selections. Stationary displays and sweet treats are available as add-ons.
Packages
- Dinner: $58
Includes: Choice of 1 salad, Choice of 2 entrees, Choice of 2 sides, Rolls & Butter - Lunch: $42
Includes: Choice of 2 mains, Choice of 2 sides, Choice of Garden With Red Wine Vinaigrette Or Caesar Salad, Rolls and Butter - Brunch: $35
Includes: Choice of 2 mains, Choice of 2 sides, House-made Granola, Berry, and Yogurt Parfait, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Maple Breakfast Links, Home Fried Potatoes, Seasonal Fruit and Berries, Assorted Pastries - Hors d'oeuvre Reception: $16-$28 — based on selection of 3-6 butler passed hors d'oeuvres
Includes: Butler Passed Hors d'oeuvres (selection of 3-6)
Taxes and fees
- Tax: 8%
- Service Fee: 20%
- Bar Set Up Fee: $200
- Corkage Fee (Bottled Wine): $3 per bottle
- Dessert Plating Fee: $2 pp
- Stationed Coffee & Tea or Hot Chocolate: $25 flat fee + $2 pp
- Private Rolling Bar & Bartender (Limited Bar): $250
- Additional Event Hour: $75-$700
Good to know
- All prices are subject to an additional 8% tax and 20% service fee.
- Events include 3 hours of event time plus 30 minutes for set up; additional hours are available for a fee.
- Bar service is optional and priced per drink (cash, consumption, or capped consumption); a $200 bar set up fee applies for certain event times.
- Wedding Party Brunch Service ($15/pp) is available only to wedding groups staying at the inn, served family-style to suites.
- Maine liquor laws prohibit outside alcohol on restaurant premises during restaurant hours.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Stage House Inn cost?
Based on Stage House Inn's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $9,000–$12,000 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 Stage House Inn hold?
Stage House Inn can host up to 122 guests seated, or 152 for a standing reception. It has a minimum of 20 guests.
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