Event Design, Floral, Lighting & planning done by Laurie Andrews Design
Planning a Wedding at Ocean Gateway in Portland, Maine
Ocean Gateway is a beautiful waterfront venue in Portland, Maine that is perfect for weddings. The venue has a large event space with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer stunning views of the harbor. The venue also has a rooftop terrace that is perfect for cocktail hour or a reception.
If you are planning a wedding at Ocean Gateway, there are a few things you need to prepare for:
Costs: The cost of a wedding at Ocean Gateway will vary depending on the size of your wedding and the time of year. The venue has a base rental fee of $10k. plus you will also need to pay for catering, alcohol, and other vendors. Some tables and chairs are available, but we recommend upgrading the chairs and using our custom linens.
Designing your space does not need to be complicated. We offer lighting, floral, draping, and lounge furniture to give you a custom look. Our team will set up and break down the space, so you show up ready to greet your guest in style.
Transportation: Portland is a walkable city, but you may want to consider renting buses or trolleys to transport your guests to and from the venue.
Here are some additional tips for planning a wedding at Ocean Gateway:
Book your date early: Ocean Gateway is a popular venue, so it is important to book your date early.
Hire a wedding planner: A wedding planner can help you with all the details of planning your wedding, from finding vendors to coordinating the day-of events. We recommend us of course, but do not suggest a day of coordinator. You will need full-service planning for this venue.
Be flexible with your plans: Things don't always go according to plan on the wedding day, so it is important to be flexible.
Design, planning, and rental by Laurie Andrews Design
With careful planning, you can have a beautiful and memorable wedding at Ocean Gateway in Portland, Maine.
Here are some specific costs to consider when planning a wedding at Ocean Gateway:
Venue rental fee: The base rental fee for the Ocean Gateway event space is $10,000.
Catering: Catering costs will vary depending on the number of guests and the type of food you choose. You will need to pay for the kitchen equipment. There is no equipment available at this venue.
Alcohol: Alcohol costs will also vary depending on the number of guests and the type of alcohol you choose. We suggest hiring a full-service licensed bar for this. Make sure they are registered with the state of Maine and carry liability insurance. They will also need to pull a permit from the city prior to your event.
Other vendors: You will also need to factor in the cost of other vendors, such as photographers, florists, (us of course) Bands or DJs. and rentals.
If you do not hire a planner, make sure your caterer is on board with the setup and breakdown, the venue is not responsible for this nor is your caterer. If you hire Laurie Andrews Design as your planner, we will set up and break down your event, we will create a floor plan, and work with the venue and or caterer to make sure your space is just how you envisioned it.
This is one of our favorite Maine waterfront venues to work at and design. You will not be disappointed if your select Ocean Gateway for your Maine coastal wedding.
