Wedding Venues in Maine

Every couple wants to make their Maine wedding uniquely their own, and a wonderful ways to do that is through the food you serve. Here are some ideas to create your own inspired menu at your wedding. Venues in Maine range from glorious resorts with expert chefs to outdoor settings where your guests will enjoy a catered affair. Whatever venue you choose, a seasonal menu is your best bet to showcase what's fresh, fabulous and locally grown.

Spring

When Spring comes to Maine, one of the culinary harbingers of the season is the fiddlehead fern, which would be delightful to showcase in a first course salad that might include other seasonal vegetables, such as fresh spring peas, locally grown lettuce and fresh herbs. Spring is perfect for an outdoor ceremony, when all the flowering trees are in bloom at New England wedding venues.

Summer

In Maine, lobsters rule. Sweet and succulent, Maine lobsters are available year-round, but are best enjoyed fresh, in the height of season (roughly late June to December). An summer wedding with fresh steamed lobster with drawn butter and lemon would be a heavenly tribute to the best of Maine. Wild Maine blueberries are also at their peak in the summer months, and there are myriad ways to incorporate them into your menu. For outdoor, more casual wedding, a pie made with fresh wild Maine blueberries would be delectable. For a reception in one of the more elegant wedding venues in Maine, consider a sophisticated wild Maine blueberry sauce to accompany grilled duck or chicken.

Fall

Maine's bounty really shines in autumn. Wedding venues in Maine often change their menus seasonally to ensure that your guests enjoy the produce that's at its peak. Apples are a fall favorite, but think about using them in unexpected ways. As the weather turns colder, consider offering guests warm apple cider paired with warm mini apple donuts. In lieu of a traditional wedding cake, individual caramel apple tarts would be a lovely way to end the meal.

Winter

In winter, Maine's quiet serene beauty reveals itself. The warmth of a winter squash or pumpkin soup is an elegant, yet hearty start to the wedding meal. A cassoulet with local sausage or butternut squash ravioli with sage butter would also be a delicious choices for the entrée. A winter white tiered wedding cake, adorned with snowflake accents complements the seasonal menu. And, of course, after the meal, what could be more romantic than heading off in a horse drawn sleigh through the Maine woods!