Wedding
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Wedding Reviews
Larissa wrote a Review
02/01/2017
"Sunset Lodge is a beautiful, rustic, authentic Maine
camp that can comfortably host (estimating) up to
about 100 guests. We were married there on Labor Day
Weekend of September of 2016, after discovering it on
Homeaway. Since it is a vacation rental, the services
available to us through the rental were very minimal
as venues go, but it gave us much more creative
freedom. We chose it for the amazing location and the
nostalgic feelings it conjured up of old orange life
jackets, English muffins sizzling in cast iron pans,
and creaky screen doors. The site is relatively open
and grassy with just enough pine trees to offer shade
and a woodsy feel. Even in September, planters and
gardens burst with wildflowers. The game room,
shuffleboard, 80' screened in porch, fire pits, etc
were wonderful perks. In the center of the site plan
is a flat grassy area that we used for a small tent
for our 60-guest wedding. We were married by the lake
using a beautiful arbor from Gilmartin Designs. The
Lodge has a massive kitchen that we found handy for
rehearsal dinner and large group breakfasts. Bathrooms
are modernized and the bedrooms are comfortable. Due
to an arrangement, we were required to rent the
adjacent Sunset Cabins (from a separate owner) for the
weekend as well, but between the lodge and Sunset
Cabins, we could have housed over forty guests total.
We felt the price was right for this space and it
becomes more worthwhile if you can convince your
guests to stay the week or the weekend and pitch in
for the room costs. The price below included a full
Labor Day week with the lodge and three cabins and the
2016 'wedding rate'. We had some additional
requirements to meet that are not included in the
price, including renting a portable toilet and
acquiring event insurance. All in all, it was an
intimate dream wedding (we were lucky to have
perfectly clear 75 degree weather, too) and I would
encourage those who love the woods and traditional
lakeside camps to check it out."
Bryn wrote a Review
01/23/2017
"Sunset Lodge is located on the most beautiful
outcropping of the shore of Lake Damariscotta. This is a
perfect venue for a couple looking for a rustic setting.
We wanted to be able to do things ourselves, so we
redubbed the rehearsal dinner the "Preparation Picnic"
inviting guests who were willing to help get the place
ready, to a picnic dinner. Guests all told us they loved
the opportunity to pitch in as it gave them the chance
to get to know one another better. For the picnic, we
cooked 50 lobsters in the giant outdoor propane lobster
pot and rounded it out with portobella burgers, roast
chickens, salads and other tasty things (let's just say
most people decided to pitch in!). The views are at once
spectacular and serene. The presence and sounds of the
water are a balm on jittery bride nerves! The ceremony
was on the lawn and our dinner afterward, catered by
Laura Cabot, was in a tent on the upper lawn, among
flower beds. A spectacular sunset post-ceremony was
backdrop to (admittedly wind-blown) pictures on the
dock. The presence of the lodge and surrounding cabins
meant our closest friends and family could stay near the
action the whole weekend (essential for a destination
wedding!) and the rest of our guests found pleasant
accommodations in the surrounding area. The immensely
long porch and large indoor spaces allowed people to
gather together. A campfire sing and watching a
lightning storm from the porch were highlights of the
weekend! Several guests recently reminisced to me how
delightfully fun our wedding was. Sunset Lodge is a
family operation and is generally rented out in the
summer. We have returned since our wedding for
vacations, and the owners have done a ton of renovations
to make the place rustic chic. The kitchen, serviceable
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Weddings
Weddings have been taking place at Sunset Lodge since
1923. It is the perfect venue for an outdoor, rustic,
"destination" wedding. With open spaces, water views,
beautiful sunsets, and onsite accommodations for 26,
Sunset Lodge is an ideal spot for a wedding and will
provide beautiful memories for a lifetime. June and
September are ideal times for a wedding at Sunset
Lodge. An additional 24 can stay in the adjacent
Sunset Cabins, owned by our neighbor (it was
originally all one property). This means that up to 50
friends and family can stay on-site and share in the
celebrations. To maximize your privacy and enjoyment
we recommend that you rent the adjacent Sunset Cabins
as well, www.sunsetcabinsmaine.com, (price not
included below) for, at a minimum, the day before to
the day after the wedding ceremony. Contact us to
discuss your plans and for additional information.
Available dates in June and September
2024, see Availability.
Wedding Rates
•Price is $12,250 in 2024 for the 7 day rental -
recommended
•Price is $9,850 in 2024 for the 4 day rental - 4 day
minimum
•Maine sales tax of 9%
•A refundable security/damage deposit of $1,500
•The price includes lodging for up to 26 people
•100 people maximum for the wedding party
•Boats are included - 2 double kayak, 2 single kayaks,
2 canoes
•Sheets and towels $300
•Large gas grill included
•Four 5' diameter tables included
•Tent (30'x40' max. size) not included but recommended
•Glasses, Flatware, linens, tables, chairs, punch
boles, etc. by vendor, not included
•Check-in time: 4:00pm, Check-out time: 11:00am
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Under
the Tent |
The
Lakeside site for a ceremony |
How
Do I Love Thee.... |
I Do |
Three
Cakes |
The
Cake |
Lights |
Toasts |
Setting
Up |
Table
Settings |
Room
for All |
Good
Food |
Good
things to Come |
Good
Stories |
Place
Setting |
Cut
the Cake |
Pipe
the Sun Down |
Lobster
Time |
Let
the Dancing Begin |
The
Dance |
Fireside
Sing After the Rehearsal Dinner |
The
Lodge at Night |
The
Couple |
We
Did It |
Prep
on the Porch |
Flower
Assembly Line |
The
reception Line |
A
Perfect Place to Meet and Greet |
What
a Great Wedding |
Quiet
Time |
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