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Grace Wedding Venue & Event Center

4.1 ★★★★☆ 357 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Portland, Maine · 0.6 mi to the beach

Sophisticated American cuisine & creative cocktails in the soaring sanctuary of a former church.

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.6 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone (207) 544-6969
  • Website graceevents.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

15 Chestnut St, Portland, ME 04101

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 357 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 13 mentions

“The venue itself is so unique and absolutely stunning — it truly speaks for itself.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 6 mentions

“Kate and her staff went above and beyond to accommodate our large wedding and made the entire day smoother and even more beautiful than we could have ever imagined.”

😌 stress-free planning 2 mentions

“Their attention to detail and commitment to creating a seamless event experience make planning stress-free.”

From the reviews

We had our wedding at Grace, and I’m still speechless when I think about it. The venue itself is so unique and absolutely stunning — it truly speaks for itself. But what made the experience even more special was the incredible team behind it.

★★★★★ — Rachael, Sep 2025

Grace was an EXCEPTIONAL place to celebrate. My husband and I both grew up in the church and it was so fun to be able to have some church vibes while completely making it our own. The bar staff was WONDERFUL and really made us feel taken care of. Anne was super helpful in getting everything set up in advance.

★★★★★ — Connor, Aug 2025

Beautiful restaurant, amazing charcuterie boards and even better drinks!! This is a beautiful location in an old renovated church - once in a lifetime experience for great food and a unique setting!!

★★★★★ — Andrew, Dec 2018

Highly recommended! Awesome setting, amazing food, & excellent service. You can't go wrong!

★★★★★ — Lori, Oct 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 357 reviews →

Getting married at Grace Wedding Venue & Event Center

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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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.