dinner in one of the region’s fine restau-
backdrop for your wedding than the beau-
rants, or as casual as a waterfront lobster
tiful beaches and deep blue water of the
bake by the shore or rustic barn event. The
Kennebunks? How about a stone church
region is also rich in all of the services you’ll
The place to be all year
perched above crashing waves? Or an
need for your special day, from photogra-
antique farmhouse overlooking the marsh?
phers to caterers, hairdressers and florists
Or a turn-of-the-century resort with a
to event planners, cake designers and
rolling green lawn? All of these venues —
videographers. Your guests can even travel
and more — are available for those looking
to your wedding on a trolley, or via a golf
to exchange vows in Maine. In the
cart limousine! There is no better place to
last decade, the Kennebunks have become
honeymoon than here in the beautiful
one of the country’s premier destina-
Kennebunks, with accommodations
tion wedding locations, primarily because
ranging from historic bed and breakfasts
of the local beauty, but also because of the
to antique vehicles.
many activities wedding parties and guests
The Kennebunks is one of the most
can enjoy here. The destination is perfect
photographic communities in the world,
and welcoming for all couples. Sunset kayak
and we are lucky to have so many talented
tour? Check. Sunrise breakfast on the
local photographers who remind us of
beach? Check. Evening cocktail cruise?
this with their striking images. Around
Check. Trolley tours? A plethora of shop-
every corner awaits the next best shot,
ping? Relaxing spas? Check, check and
which differs in ever y season, in the
check. In addition to a variety of wedding
changing light of the day. Add a bride and
sites, your rehearsal dinner or other special
groom to the scene and you’ve got the
occasion can be as formal as a sit-down
perfect shot.
Where to get your marriage license: Kennebunk Town Office 1 Summer Street • 207-985-2102 Kennebunkport Town Office 6 Elm Street • 207-967-4243 Wells Town Office 208 Sanford Road • 207-646-5113
Miles from Kennebunk to: Bangor 155; Portland 27; Boston 83; New York City 290; Montreal 326 Miles from Kennebunkport to: Bangor 156; Portland 28; Boston 84; New York City 292; Montreal 327 Miles from Wells to: Bangor 160; Portland 33; Boston 78; New York City 285; Montreal 321
For more information Kennebunk and Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce www.visitthekennebunks.com 207-967-0857
The Kennebunks region offers several beautiful sand beaches.
PHOTO: CHRIS BECKER
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