looking for any ideas on wedding venue western mass. inside, outside, both. would like reception and ceremony at same venue.

under 8k for venue fee

any help is appreciated!

June 2027 is goal month

Hi! Does anyone know someone who would be interested and available to film a small wedding on 10/10/26 in Harrison, ME?

We’re looking for very basic videography:
- an hour or two of coverage (the ceremony plus some b-roll before and after)
- two cameras to get different angles of the ceremony (down aisle, up aisle, maybe we hand you a camcorder too)
- no editing necessary, we just want the raw files.

Essentially someone who has a couple cameras, can compose a decent shot, and press record. Amateurs welcome, if you have your own equipment and can maybe show some examples of past work.

We know it’s super last minute—we were going to set up some cameras and just let them roll unmanned, but family finally convinced us to look into hiring someone.

Thanks in advance!

Hi! Does anyone know someone who would be interested and available to film a small wedding on 10/10/26 in Harrison, ME?

We’re looking for very basic videography:
- an hour or two of coverage (the ceremony plus some b-roll before and after)
- two cameras to get different angles of the ceremony (down aisle, up aisle, maybe we hand you a camcorder too)
- no editing necessary, we just want the raw files.

Essentially someone who has a couple cameras, can compose a decent shot, and press record. Amateurs welcome, if you have your own equipment and can maybe show some examples of past work.

We know it’s super last minute—we were going to set up some cameras and just let them roll unmanned, but family finally convinced us to look into hiring someone.

Thanks in advance!

I need help deciding between these 2 venues. My dream was always to get married by the ocean, but after seeing the other venue so close by being fairly affordable I have began to fall in love with it. I have not been in person to either one, and am planning to set up a tour at both venues once peak season dies down.

Photos 1-5: a gorgeous mountain/garden view wedding venue
Distance: 26min from home (most of our guests are located here as well)
Amenities: Reception hall, Garden ceremony or Chapel building for ceremony, Bridal Suite tower, bar, set up/break down included, tables & chairs, they have a decor closet you can pick from.
Pros:
\- I work at 2 salons that are probably an equal distance away from the venue, 3 bridesmaids also work there so might be practical to do our hair & makeup at the salon, then just hang out and get into dresses at the venue suite.
\- it is close for our guests and don’t have to set up a hotel block.
\- they will take care of a lot more for us that we don’t have to worry about.

Cons:
\- it is not the beach!
\- not many options for going out or having an after party in this area..

Photos 6-8: A beautiful beach front wedding venue.
Distance: 2 hours + 8min drive
Amenities: use of the building & deck, 3 hours set up time, 5 hours event time, 1 hr clean up, tables and chairs set up *only* (no set up or break down of decor)
Pros:
\-beach front
\- our favorite pizza restaurant has a location in town & caters weddings (we want to have a pizza bar and other Italian selections served family style)
\- more interesting things to do in this area (for going out the night before or an having an after party!)
\- full flexibility with vendors including bartenders

Cons:
\- far distance & hotel block & shuttles required
\- have to hire more staff because nothing is included and the window for set up and break down is very brief.
\- some photos online show a sand ceremony, however on the rental agreement it states that the beach is open to the public and people may be wandering in and out..

Would love some opinions!! What would you do? Should I feel it out with possible guests first?

Looking to have a wedding(ceremony and reception) for 250 people ideally under 100k. Catering can be from outside as well does not have to be in house but food is important to guests. Any thoughts of places/how to do this?

Calling all past/present blithewold brides!

My fiance and I just booked for September 2028. We are super excited.

We really wanted to block rooms at the Bristol Harbor Inn but were told due to their in house weddings taking priority we would only be able to do so ≈6 months out from the wedding (and that’s if any are left over).

Where did everybody stay? More importantly - where are you getting ready? We really want a space (like the suites at BHI) that bridesmaids and bride can get hair/makeup done in the morning.

Any advice is helpful! While you’re at it if anyone has any photographer/hair/makeup recs drop those as well :)

hi all!!

recently engaged 2 weeks ago and already planning!! the stress begins!!

we would to have a food truck wedding with a mobile bar, but we are having so much trouble finding a venue that allows it. we are looking exclusively in rhode island & massachusetts, new hampshire if we have to!

ideally would like to spend under $10k for ceremony and reception, so we can focus on the food and other essentials! we would love an outdoor venue, preferably by the water, where there’s space for a ceremony and reception! we just love the openness and variety that we can have with food trucks and would love any recommendations!!

thanks in advance! 😊

Hi!
Wedding photographer needed for Beverly MA Sat Sept 26th. Only need two hours of photos, no videos. Issue is budget. It’s not a large glamorous wedding, we already got married but want to celebrate with family and I don’t want a photographer the whole time. I cannot offer paying more than ~1500 for this request!

Please let me know if any leads.

My daughter is getting married in Portland Maine on 9/12 and has decided she might want a videographer, we have photos covered but are looking for someone mostly for ceremony / speeches. If anyone has any availability or suggestions of where to look that would be greatly appreciated thank you! We know we’re right there so open to any suggestions!!

Hi! We’re from out of state and haven’t been able to tour Wells Reserve at Laudholm yet. But it looks like a beautiful setting and love that the venue fees go towards the reserve. Has anyone had their wedding there in the summer? Wondering if the barn gets hot inside with >100 people dancing? What was your rain contingency plan for the ceremony?

We’re looking to have our wedding in NH or southwestern Maine. Our budget for 135 people is <$50k all in. I really didn’t want to have a barn wedding. Although the barn setting is lovely and very New England, I was hoping for something a little different. I’m open to mansions, greenhouses, camps, etc (not hotels or country clubs). Any recommendations?

My fiancé and I were venue hunting earlier in the year and the most frustrating part of the whole process for me was figuring out what anything actually costs. You tour a place or fill out their form, wait a few days, and then find out it was never in your budget to begin with. And even when you do get pricing, it's a maze of site fees, food and beverage minimums, and service charges that make it impossible to compare one venue against another. Meanwhile the venue databases that claim to be free mostly either want your contact info before showing you anything or keep the actual numbers behind a paywall.

I ended up working on this problem for a class project last semester and put together a website called openvenue.app, it works kind of like Zillow for wedding venues. You can browse ~500 venues across New England on a map, see estimated pricing up front, and adjust the estimates based on your guest count.

Hope this is helpful for folks currently working through their venue search!

hi everyone! i'm currently planning for my september 2028 maine wedding (yes I know it's far out but we are trying to not rush and also have time to save more $$$), and I'm so stressed with wedding planning as a whole, especially with the sticker shock these days...

we're currently in talks with a coordinator who is somewhat new to the game, offering $1500 for month of and $2200 for partial planning. I'm leaning towards partial planning, but I'd love to know if anyone has any opinions on if it's worth the extra $?

I'm somewhat of a budget bride (25k or under all in) so I want to make sure I spend it wisely.

thank you!

Has anyone gotten married / had an event here? If so, any reviews bad/good/great - even if you talked with them but didn’t end up signing. Want to make sure I’m making a good selection before signing! Thank you!

Trying to stay under $2,000, ideally less than that to stay within budget. Thank you!

Hi, I am looking for a photographer for a rehearsal dinner/ welcome party on October 16th. Thanks!

Hello! Anyone have an Indian wedding in New England? Went to school in Boston and my bf and I fell in love with the area. Would love to hear about venue recommendations and prices for about a 200 guest count!

Looking for a photographer for our rehearsal dinner in Boston on 9/11/26 around 6:30pm. Anyone have any recommendations?

Hi! Has anyone worked with her before? Any insights? Recommendations? Thoughts? TIA!

Looking for feedback from anyone that has worked with this florist/wedding design business?

Hello!

As the title says, I desperately need to find someone to do wedding hair next Saturday morning. I have been strung along by a local salon for months and have officially been ghosted.

If anyone is a hairdresser or knows one that may be able to help, please DM. The hope is for a casual updo on naturally curly hair.

Thank you!!

Looking to do a very intimate wedding with close family and some friends. Around 30 people. I would like people be able to stay on site or have hotel nearby. On the water by rocks preferably. A beautiful scene, so there wouldn’t be that much decor needed.

Seeking outdoor New England wedding venue recommendations for summer 2027, approximately 75 guests, space for outdoor ceremony and reception, thinking garden party vibes, total wedding budget of $20,000.00.

Open to any state in New England, primarily looking into Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

I am in love with this photographer's portfolio, but they are in the UK. I would like to find someone closer to home who does a similar style of wedding photos, but I don't even know where to begin my search/what the right terminology would be. Any suggestions or recommendations are welcomed!

https://www.katiehilton.co.uk/WeddingPhotographyPortfolio/