Wells Reserve at Laudholm

Barn / Farm in Wells, ME. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $6k–$9k est. rental for 120 guests
• Capacity: up to 150 guests
• Services: Venue rental only
• Address: 55 Skinner Mill Road, Wells, ME 04090

Located at 55 Skinner Mill Road in Wells, Maine, the Wells Reserve at Laudholm is a 2,250-acre coastal research reserve headquartered at a historic saltwater farm listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The property features a historic farmhouse with a wraparound porch, seven miles of trails leading to a sandy beach, and a 100-foot-long barn built in 1904. For receptions, the barn seats up to 150 guests, or the venue can accommodate up to 250 standing with the addition of outdoor lawn tents. Rental packages grant exclusive use of the barn, the auditorium, and the kitchen, alongside access to restrooms, the surrounding grounds, and security. While couples must hire their own outside catering vendors, the venue offers optional additions such as a dance floor, lighting, sheer curtains, antique artifacts, and chairs.

Food

No in-house catering packages are offered. Couples have the flexibility to select their own outside catering vendors.

Packages

• Weekend Venue Rental: Flat rental fee ranges from $6,000-$9,000 depending on the month and season.
  Includes: Exclusive use of the barn, auditorium, and kitchen, Access to grounds and restrooms, Security during the rental period, Optional items: dance floor, lighting, sheer curtains, antique artifacts, and chairs

Taxes and fees

• Venue Rental Fee: $6,000-$9,000

Good to know

• Rental covers the entire weekend (Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 7am-11pm, and Sunday 7am-3pm).
• All music must end by 10pm.
• Grounds and restrooms remain open to the public during the rental period.
• 95% of the rental fee goes to help further the Wells Reserve's research, education, stewardship, and preservation efforts.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at Wells Reserve at Laudholm cost?

Based on Wells Reserve at Laudholm's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $6,000–$9,000. It's a venue rental, so catering and bar are priced separately. Your actual quote will depend on date, season and final guest count.

How many guests can Wells Reserve at Laudholm hold?

Wells Reserve at Laudholm can host up to 150 guests seated, or 250 for a standing reception.

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