Maine wedding planning guides

Getting a marriage license in Maine

Where to apply, what to bring, how long it lasts. Verified against maine.gov.

Who can legally marry you in Maine

Maine has no Justices of the Peace, and out-of-state notaries can't officiate here. Destination couples get caught by this every year.

Getting your guests to a Maine wedding

Most of your guests are coming from away. Airports, drive times, cell service and the last dirt mile.

When to get married in Maine

What each season actually costs you — in money, in weather risk, and in how hard it is to get a room.

Getting married in Acadia National Park

You need a permit, it costs $125, and receptions aren't allowed in the park at all. The rules nobody mentions until it's too late.

Getting married in Maine when you live somewhere else

You can apply for the licence at any town office in the state, there's no waiting period, and one piece of paperwork catches people out every year.

Small weddings and elopements in Maine

Under ten people you can marry in Acadia with no permit at all. Above that, Maine's venue supply is built for 150 guests, not 40 — and that shapes everything.

The questions Maine wedding venues don't answer on their websites

We checked 22 Maine venues. Almost all publish a capacity. Only two say whether you can bring your own caterer. Here's what to ask, and why.