Penobscot Bay Estate

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $17,500

Guest capacity

Up to 160 seated guests

About this venue

Penobscot Bay Weddings is a quintessential Coastal Maine tented venue in Winterport, Maine! •Access to the 7 acre waterfront property Thursday-Sunday. •Access to our 4,000 sq ft private residence on the day of your wedding (14' ceilings in getting read suite, stain glass windows, curved staircase, vintage furniture & more) •Ceremony on the water's edge with seating for 160 guests. •30'x40' Clear Top Tent for ceremony rain coverage •44'x103' Sailcloth tent for the reception. Includes lights, tables, chairs, and dance floor for 160 guests. •Honeymoon cottage for 2 people for three nights. •Space for food trucks, rehearsal dinner, or Sunday brunch!

Seated guest capacity

  • 70-160

Venue type

  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Outdoor
157 Holmes Street, Winterport, ME 04496

Our event spaces

44' x 103 ' Sailcloth Tent

Brand new party tent perched on the hill overlooking Penobscot Bay.

New for 2025, we will upgrade our current pole tent to a sailcloth tent, providing an even more luxurious look! Our tent is set upon a bluff, overlooking the water. Our tent sits upon a 3,200 sq foot gray floor, allowing for a clean, upscale look, and guest accessibility. We are the only wedding venue on the mouth of the Penobscot, and with 7 acres of waterfront property you will feel like the bay is all yours! This is one of the most beautiful views in the state of Maine, truly a hidden gem.

Guest capacity

Up to 160 Seated

Up to 160 Standing

Square footage

3,200

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

With clear walls around you can choose open air, or closed depending on weather. Our gorgeous globe lights fit all wedding styles and remove any setup and hassle. A small catering prep kitchen is set up behind for easy use; your vendors will love you! We have 200 amps of power and 3 guest bathrooms, so you can enjoy an outdoor wedding experience with ease and comfort.

Private Residence

This gorgeous private residence is the perfect place for the bridal party to get ready on the day of the ceremony.

Wedding parties have access to our property from 1:00pm Thursday to 1:00pm Sunday, but they only have access to the private residence on the day of the ceremony, from 8:00am until the start of the ceremony. This large residence offers separate space and bathrooms for both bridal parties to access. This large open-concept home, wrap-around porch, spiral staircase, laundry room, and breathtaking bridal suite are perfect for 10-25 people to get ready!

Guest capacity

10-20 Seated

10-30 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Welcome party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Large open-concept kitchen/dining/living room. Access to fridge, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker. Bright, screened and open wrap-around porch. Breathtaking bridal suite- room for 10 people to comfortably get ready, hair and makeup for all, fridge in the bathroom for mimosas. Amazing views from the bridal suite and balcony- watch all of your family and friends arriving! Gorgeous stain glass window lights up the room & perfect for photos. Downstairs study and map room perfect for groomsmen!

Waterfront Ceremony Peninsula

This waterfront spot was once a fishing village. With endless vistas, this is the ideal spot for a Maine waterfront wedding.

This large open space is perfect for a wedding ceremony and photos. Bridal parties can bring their own chairs, arbors and decorations. We have a boat house at the back of the space with couches and chairs. It is perfect for pre-ceremony gathering & later as a movie lounge for kids during the reception. With electricity hard wired from the boat house, DJs & officiants will have no issues with music and microphones. The path down the hill is nothing short of magical for a bridal procession.

Guest capacity

Up to 160 Seated

Up to 160 Standing

Square footage

6,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Rehearsal dinner

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-Electricity -Boat house -Natural beauty

44' x 103 ' Sailcloth Tent

Brand new party tent perched on the hill overlooking Penobscot Bay.

New for 2025, we will upgrade our current pole tent to a sailcloth tent, providing an even more luxurious look! Our tent is set upon a bluff, overlooking the water. Our tent sits upon a 3,200 sq foot gray floor, allowing for a clean, upscale look, and guest accessibility. We are the only wedding venue on the mouth of the Penobscot, and with 7 acres of waterfront property you will feel like the bay is all yours! This is one of the most beautiful views in the state of Maine, truly a hidden gem.

Guest capacity

Up to 160 Seated

Up to 160 Standing

Square footage

3,200

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

With clear walls around you can choose open air, or closed depending on weather. Our gorgeous globe lights fit all wedding styles and remove any setup and hassle. A small catering prep kitchen is set up behind for easy use; your vendors will love you! We have 200 amps of power and 3 guest bathrooms, so you can enjoy an outdoor wedding experience with ease and comfort.

Available services that can be provided by Penobscot Bay Estate

Services & amenities

  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Accommodations

  • Honeymoon suite

Reviews

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  • Everything we dreamed of and more

    •Verified review
    •Morgan F.•Nov 3, 2024

    We knew we wanted Maine, we thought we wanted Portland, and one of us (it was me) didn’t read the map correctly. But it was fate. As soon as we pulled into the driveway we saw the guest cabins being built (one of our must haves) and we were greeted by Emerald who knew we had been traveling all day and asked if we’d like to sit on the porch and tell her our vision. She was the only venue owner who made us feel like she cared about our wedding not just the check. She has been our hype woman ever since and we left our tour knowing we’d get married here. The venue is gorgeous and allowed me to have the backyard wedding I always wanted, just in someone else’s backyard. Emerald gave us so much information about local vendors and advice on who we might work well with and may fit our vision. She was available for all my questions and truly made us feel special, like she didn’t have a full season of weddings. We can’t say enough great things about this place and the crew and we can’t wait to book the honeymoon cabin for our anniversary!

  • Better than I could have imagined!

    •Verified review
    •Michaela S.•Oct 7, 2024

    I recently had the pleasure of having my wedding at Penobscott Bay Estate, and I can honestly say it was the most magical experience! From the moment we arrived, the beautiful scenery took our breath away. The views of the bay provided the perfect backdrop for our ceremony, making every photo look like a dream. The overnight cabins were an amazing addition to our experience. Each cabin was beautifully appointed and offered a cozy, charm that made our stay feel truly special. It was wonderful to have our closest people together, creating an intimate atmosphere that we will cherish forever. What truly set Penobscott Bay Estates apart were the amazing owners. Emerald went above and beyond to ensure that every detail of our day was perfect. From helping coordinate the setup to offering advice and support throughout the planning process, her warmth, energy and dedication made all the difference. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue with exceptional service, I highly recommend Penobscott Bay Estate. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to start our journey together! Thank you for making our wedding unforgettable

    Response from vendor•Oct 8, 2024
    Michaela, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We truly loved working with you, Jack, and your incredible families. We miss you already and wish you a lifetime of joy together!!

  • Our Wedding Review

    •Verified review
    •Janelle S & S.•Sep 1, 2024

    We could not have asked for a better venue or team than Penobscot Bay Estate! First, the venue is absolutely stunning! The ceremony location is directly in front of the bay, making for breathtaking photos on the waterfront with even the occasional bald eagle seen flying overhead (much to the delight of many in our wedding!) Between the honeymoon cottage and the 4 guest cabins just up the hill, we had more than enough space to accommodate both ourselves and our families over the multiple days we stayed on-site. Second and most important, what really makes this place special are Emerald and Kurt. They are incredibly kind, genuine, and thoughtful people! They made our day easy, allowing us to enjoy our special day without worries. Not only did they make it a wonderful process for us, but also for our families and our other vendors, who also noted what a special team we had in Emerald and Kurt. Many of our guests came away from our wedding weekend considering the venue for someone they knew. Through their incredible accommodations, flexibility, and kindness, there is no better team you can work with for your wedding. We could not recommend Penobscot Bay and the team of Emerald and Kurt enough!

    Response from vendor•Oct 8, 2024
    Janelle, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. We absolutely loved working with you and Shane and your incredible vendor team!!!

  • This place is a dream!

    •Verified review
    •Julia R.•Jun 19, 2024

    It is hard to put into words how special this venue is. My husband and I toured the property with Emerald back in November 2022 and instantly fell in love with it -- it was the second venue we saw, and we didn't see any others after. There was something about Emerald's genuine care for the space and for the couples that she worked with that really stood out to us. She has a deep connection to the property and we watched her build it up into the masterpiece it is today. We got married in May 2024, and it was truly the best day of our lives. The view, the ceremony space, the reception tent, the getting-ready areas -- all of it was so full of charm and so stunningly beautiful. Our wedding party stayed in the four cabins and we stayed in the adorable honeymoon suite. When we arrived for our wedding weekend, we looked at the view and made a vow to return to this place when we could. We were able to use a golf cart to transport decorations (and people) around the property, which was a life safer! In addition to the spectacular setting, Emerald's commitment is unmatched. She communicated with us consistently throughout the 1.5 years we spent planning and answered all of our (many, many) questions promptly. She sent us little gifts, solicited feedback from us about new property changes, and connected us with other amazing vendors. Her husband Kurt was also incredibly kind and so helpful on our wedding day. Bonus: their kids are adorable!! Penobscot Bay Estate is truly a magical place and was the perfect space for us to begin our lives together. Pro tip: use the honeymoon tub! it was so fun!!

    Response from vendor•Oct 8, 2024
    Julia, thank you so much for this kind, thoughtful review. We absolutely loved working with you both and miss you already!!

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