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Ballast
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Portland, Maine · 0.5 mi to the beach
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.5 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Capacity hosts up to 50 guests, per the venue's own info — couples mention 24–24-guest weddings in reviews
- Phone (207) 766-2500
- Website ballastevents.com — most venues book tours right on their site
From the reviews
We recently hosted our wedding reception at Ballast, and it was everything we were looking for. Nick was extremely responsive and helpful from the very beginning, from recommending various vendors to work with to being extremely flexible and accommodating with any last minute details.
We just had our wedding reception at Ballast and it was the PERFECT space for our intimate celebration. Nick was a dream to work with. The space is BEAUTIFUL and will make any celebration feel special!
We hosted our wedding reception at Ballast and it was incredible! They were responsive and helpful and the space was absolutely perfect for what we needed.
I recently had my engagement party at Ballast and it was simply fantastic. Nick, the Sales & Event Manager, was incredibly helpful from start to finish. His support made the planning process a breeze. The venue itself was stunning, perfect location with an inviting atmosphere.
Getting married at Ballast
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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