Distinctive Property in Freeport Village, ME
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Freeport, Maine
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Mara Carpenter
DIRECTOR OF CATERING
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The Harraseeket Inn offers a variety of customizable wedding packages for parties of 2 - 175 . We work with each couple to understand your vision and offer you the flexibility to customize your wedding so it will be the special day you always dreamed of.
Seasonal outdoor ceremonies can take place in our courtyard surrounded by our gorgeous gardens. Our year-round indoor space is our elegant Casco Bay Ballroom. The Ballroom is a 3,500 square foot space with bright windows surrounding the ballrom, with a great view looking at where you just were walking down the isle.
We are know to be the "one-stop shop" of weddings! We handle the set up and break down of the event. Included in our prices is linen, chinaware, bar set up, and food (cocktail hour and dinner) and even your dream florals. We customize everything to your needs so that it is truly a night to remember.
Our classic, family-owned Inn is highly acclaimed by readers of Conde Nast, Travel & Leisure Magazine, Down East Magazine, and many others. We look forward to working with you to make your wedding picture-perfect.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Backyard
Ballroom
Garden
Historic Venue
Hotel
Park
Restaurant
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Meet the team
Mara Carpenter
Director of Catering
Wedding Planner and Coordinator with extensive experience from $100 elopements to $1 Million Dollar Weddings.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.027 reviews
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The Harraseeket Inn is highly recommended for weddings, with multiple reviewers praising the exceptional service provided by Mara and the events team. Guests were impressed by the all-inclusive wedding package options, including florals, catering, setup, and coordination services. The venue's historic charm, cozy atmosphere, and convenient location near Freeport's shops and restaurants were noted as highlights. Reviewers appreciated the beautiful surroundings, delicious food from The Porter Kitchen + Bar, and the attentive staff who ensured a stress-free and joyful planning process for a memorable wedding day.Review photos
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Andrew M
5.0
9/18/2025
There are truly not enough amazing things to say about Mara and her incredible events team at the Harraseeket. My partner and I contacted her at the very end of last year about having a lower-budget wedding this August (with only about 7 months between booking the venue and the wedding date), and everything turned out so perfectly. Not only was Mara patient and thoughtful with every detail, she managed so many little things leading up to our wedding day that made everything go so smoothly. Not only that, but we were absolutely able to stick to our budget thanks to the Harraseeket's wedding package options. The Harraseeket is all-inclusive, including florals, dinner/meal catering, setup of chairs, tables, etc, and an incredible day-of coordinator! Our family and friends were able to stay at the inn or close by, and everyone has been raving since our wedding about the food, flowers, venue, and the entire team that helped make it happen. We truly cannot thank them enough for everything that they did to make our special day as showstopping as it was. It's a day that we will remember forever, and we most definitely had the wedding of our dreams! Mara, thank you endlessly, and please let your team know that everything was PERFECT!! To other couples considering the Harraseeket as a wedding venue, it's worth it, and you'll be so glad you did.
Response from Harraseeket Inn on 09/19/2025
Andrew (And Grace too!),
Thank you so much for your sweet and caring comments. I am so gl...
ad that we got to meet throughout this process, and that you had the day of your dreams!
On behalf of the Harraseeket, we wish you both a happy and healthy future. Hope to see you soon!
Allison A
5.0
8/31/2025
Our wedding at the Harraseeket Inn was everything we could have asked for. Mara and her team made sure the whole day ran seamlessly. The flowers were stunning and the food was amazing! Best venue and service!!
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Naomi L
5.0
8/13/2025
My wedding at the Harraseeket Inn was a dream. I loved the idea of my guests all staying together at the inn, and I got so many compliments on the venue. I can't say enough good things about the venue coordinator, Mara, who put so much work into making sure the day was perfect and was very accommodating especially with dietary restrictions. My flowers were gorgeous and the food was excellent. I'm so happy I chose to get married at the Harraseeket!!
Kayla N
5.0
5/09/2025
The Celtic Bride
A Perfect Wedding Experience at the Harraseeket Inn
We couldn't have chosen a more perfect venue than the Harraseeket Inn for our wedding. Our wedding was on a non-traditional day on a Thursday in the beautiful spring of April and From start to finish, everything about this charming, historic property exceeded our expectations. The Inn's rich history and cozy New England atmosphere created a warm, inviting backdrop that made our special day truly memorable.
The staff was exceptional—attentive, friendly, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure our guests felt welcomed and cared for. Their professionalism and genuine hospitality added a personal touch that made all the difference.
The location is ideal, just a short stroll from Freeport's shops and restaurants, allowing our guests to explore and enjoy the area with ease. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and beautifully maintained, with lovely views and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and refrigerators.
We received countless compliments from our wedding guests on the delicious food served at The Porter Kitchen + Bar—the perfect blend of high quality and comfort. The full buffet breakfast and afternoon tea with live piano music were guest favorites and added an elegant touch to the overall experience.
The Harraseeket Inn truly shines when it comes to hosting weddings and special events, offering not only beautiful surroundings but also a level of service and attention to detail that makes planning stress-free and joyful.
We wholeheartedly recommend the Harraseeket Inn to any couple looking for a unique, welcoming, and unforgettable wedding venue.
Samantha G
5.0
4/21/2025
We coordinated our wedding with Mara Carpenter and Mike the Florist, and we are incredibly satisfied with our decision to do so. Everyone from the front desk to the staff who executed the reception were incredibly professional and friendly.
Leading up to the Big Day, Mara and Mike were incredibly patient, with us knit-picking details, and introduced us to sources of inspiration for decorative elements that had never occurred to us such as inspiration boards on pinterest for floral arrangements & examples from other ceremonies.
Day-of we had a few snags that came up with the weather, and coordinating guests, but Mara facilitated solutions on the fly, and really went above and beyond our expectations by helping to corral guests, and helping to dry the brides dress due to the morning rain before the ceremony.
The last stand-out thing I would like to mention, is that with all the craziness that is greeting family, having the actual ceremony, taking photos, and running off to the events of the reception; It can be hard to breath in the moment, just the two of you, and keep your energy up in the frenetic chaos. Mara was able to find the perfect moment after photos, prior to the reception where she was able to sequester us away with snacks from cocktail hour, where it could just be bride and groom for a few minutes to connect.
Oh and I have to mention that all of our guest thought that the food from the reception and during cocktail hour was the best food they've had at any wedding.
Kelsey M
5.0
6/26/2024
Fantastic inn. We had our wedding here and the experience was excellent. Our guests that stayed at the inn were raving about the accommodations and the great front desk staff. As for the wedding, the staff made it an amazing day and handled the onsite coordination. Guests were raving about the meals (filet mignon, Halibut and vegetarian option) and said the wedding was very memorable. I'd 100% recommend this inn as a wedding venue. Your event(s)will be flawless and low-stress if you go with this venue for your wedding and/or rehearsal dinner. The inn has options for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies. Wedding florals are included and the onsite florist, Mike, is incredibly talented.
Carlie Anne M
5.0
5/21/2024
We chose the Harraseeket Inn to have our May wedding this year. I am so happy that we did and that we got to work with Mara. She was great and so was all of the staff at the Harraseeket. They made everything so simple and easy. We are from Alabama and wanted to have a destination wedding with about 35 guests. Mara and the Harraseeket took care of everything for us and made it so we just had to show up! The event places that we chose were beautiful and perfectly decorated. The food and flowers were amazing. We really could not have asked for a more perfect event space! We are so appreciative of all the help that Mara and the staff at the Harraseeket offered us! We will be back! Many of our guests have told us they want to come back too!!
Whitney S
5.0
10/09/2023
I could not have found a better venue for my micro wedding. We held our wedding on a Friday at the Harraseeket after some pre-wedding photos at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park. The bridal get-ready suite was in the carriage house, a small pet-friendly accommodation just across from the Harraseeket. The ceremony was held in their studding back garden and patio. The site was peaceful and immaculately landscaped complete with stunning autumn decor, string lights, a garden fountain and waterfall, white ceremony chairs, and an arbor decorated by Harraseeket's florist Michael. We had a cocktail hour out on the patio/garden area with music and an outdoor bar. We then moved into their Maine Harvest room, also beautifully decorated and set with tablecloths, autumn-themed floral arrangements, and a small dance floor. The coordinator Jenn was wonderful doing song changes and announcements as needed. My guests were blown away by the food (herb-crusted haddock and Tuscan chicken), and the seafood appetizers. I would argue it was some of the best food I have had. The Harraseekett exceeded my expectations in creating a beautiful and meaningful experience for me and my guests. The coordinator, florist, front desk, and restaurant staff are extremely professional, well-organized, and accommodating. The hotel itself is a charming and historic building with so much character and beauty. I could not have asked for a better venue, and at an affordable price.
Samantha M
5.0
9/27/2023
We hosted our wedding at the Harraseeket Inn in Freeport, ME this past August. The expectations we had for the event were far surpassed by the Harraseeket and its dedicated staff. Every moment of our wedding weekend was perfect. The Harraseeket is a family and their team makes you feel like you belong there. Aside from handling almost every aspect of the planning process from caterer to floral and beyond, the Harraseeket stopped at nothing to ensure we had the best time that we could. They hosted our wedding of about 150 people with ease and we are still hearing from guests at how much they loved the inn, and how much fun they had at the wedding and in the town of Freeport! Our guests couldn’t stop raving at how wonderful the atmosphere was at the inn and at the wedding. This is truly a one stop shop that incorporates every wish that you would want on your wedding day. I could not recommend this inn more. It truly deserves far more than just a five star review. The team was accommodating, kind, and helped myself and my groom through every step of the planning process. I leaned on them throughout the day and everything was done with a smile and an enthusiasm that made you feel like the team truly wanted you to be happy. The entire wedding day never felt rushed and the events team kept their cool even when bustling my dress took a little longer than expected! The team never made you feel like you were behind schedule and everything was well executed. The floral arrangements were stunning and by far one of my favorite components. I also highly recommend you let the Inn bake your wedding cake! It was delicious. I cannot say enough nice things about the team here and the inviting, amazing atmosphere that is the Harraseeket Inn. Thank you.
Jessica W
5.0
9/19/2023
I can’t say enough about the quality of the entire experience we had having our wedding at the Harraseeket. Start to finish we received the best of the best from the event staff. Our guests were amazed at the quality and amount of food served, the AMAZING florals, and overall presentation of the venue. The staff stopped at NOTHING to ensure our day was PERFECT! And in the end it was not only the perfect day, but completely magical. This is all thanks to the top notch service the Harraseeket provides. You just can’t get this high quality service anywhere anymore. The cost and quality made me feel like a Queen for the day and allowed us to provide nothing but the best for our guests. We will be back in the future to host events and relax in the gorgeous Harraseeket Inn.
Kyle G
5.0
8/18/2022
We went with the Harraseeket for our morning-after-the-wedding Sunday brunch and it was perfect! The staff communicated with me clearly in the months leading up to the event and everything ran smoothly on the actual day. The room was prepared for us, all the food was ready (and delicious!), and the staff were professional and friendly. Definitely recommended!
Response from Harraseeket Inn on 08/18/2022
Hi Kyle! Thank you so much for your review! It was a pleasure hosting your family for your...
wedding farewell brunch! I'm so glad everything was to your liking! I will be sure to pass on your feedback to the staff as well. We hope to see you again soon!
Jenn Pendexter | Director of Catering & Events
Melissa R
5.0
10/04/2019
My husband and I can't say enough about how wonderful our experience was from planning to the day of the wedding with at the Harraseeket Inn. Their service is second to none. The staff is so friendly, the food is incredible and they made our wedding the most beautiful day. I didn't have a care in the world on our wedding day because I knew the staff at the Inn would have everything handled perfectly. We can't wait to go back and stay at the inn as a married couple.
Becky W
5.0
9/05/2019
The Harraseeket did an incredible job for us for our wedding. We had our ceremony in the garden which was private and beautiful with lush greens everywhere. Marcia was our wedding coordinator and she was phenomenal! Handled everything for us with ease, made our day so easy and really gave us time to enjoy ourselves. The food was out of this world and we received so many compliments from our guests. You build your own menu with whatever you want! We used the Harrsseeket's flower guy, Mike and the floral arrangements were even more beautiful than I could have imagined! If you are looking for a venue that provides 5 star service and makes the wedding planning a breeze I would highly recommend The Harraseeket Inn. They gave us our dream come true wedding day and we are so happy we chose them!
Alicia A
5.0
1/14/2019
If you are thinking about a winter wedding with a cozy atmosphere you HAVE to go with this venue! The venue has an all-inclusive package for weddings, it is in a great location in Maine, and has the best food you could ever image. You can customize your dinner menu to anything you want! My guests were AMAZED at how delicious the food was. We had both our ceremony and reception at this venue for our winter wedding and everything to the very detail was straight PERFECTION. The Inn helps with decor, flowers, wedding planning, a bridal suite, and more. Marcia really took care of everything and was down to every single detail. The generosity of the Inn for giving us amazing deals and assistance was more than I could ever ask for. The whole day I didn't have to think about the schedule or tasks because she was on top of everything. I cannot emphasis how great of experience it was working with the Harraseeket and the staff there. I think anyone who is getting married in Maine should consider this venue! The town of Freeport has a special place in our hearts forever.
Response from Harraseeket Inn on 01/16/2019
Thank you for the kind feedback Alicia!
It was great working with you......Best Wishes. Ma...
rcia
Mandi H
5.0
9/07/2018
We got married a few weeks ago here at the Harraseeket Inn. What an amazing experience! We are from Maine but live in California and was looking for a venue where it would make wedding planning not so stressful from 3,000 miles away. Brenda Downs was our coordinator. She was ah-mazing! From the very beginning she made the whole planning process a breeze. Great communication and answered all my crazy bride emails. The staff there is very friendly. They only do one wedding a weekend (which is nice) and they all knew who we were. Its a good "package deal" because the only other vendors we needed was, cake, DJ, and photography.
We had the ceremony in the garden area. So beautiful. No need to decorate! Cocktail hour was both inside/outside. The reception was held in the ballroom which was a perfect size for our party of 95 guests. The food here is spectacular. Everyone was saying it was the best wedding food they've had. We were able to have basically anything we wanted on our buffet menu for one price.
This place has a very quaint, New England-style vibe and downtown Freeport was great to explore for our our of town guests. The Harraseeket paid attention to the little details and did things we didn't have to ask for.
I highly recommend the Harraseeket Inn! Check it out and ask for a tour. :)
Sylvia H
5.0
8/19/2018
The BEST rehearsal dinner and reception EVER! Food quality is over the top along with service and staff. Personalized details for the bride and groom in regards to menu, venue, and accommodations. Truly a classic and concerned family owned INN. The gardens are the perfect setting for pictures of a lifetime. Thank you to the family!!!
Meaghan O
5.0
8/04/2015
From the first day my fiance and I stumbled into the Harraseeket without an appointment, we were in love with the venue. Marcia, who ended up being our wedding coordinator, met with us even though we just walked in. She took such good care of us and helped us plan every step of the reception, from suggestions for table names instead of numbers, to helping us decide on the menu (while meeting with the head banquet chef). The entire reception she was always within arm's reach tending to us while also ensuring our parents and our guests were also doing well. I can't even begin to describe how Marcia and the Inn staff made us feel so special and well treated. The food was FANTASTIC. Most of the guests said it was the best wedding food they have ever had (lobster, prime rib, etc.). Also, I must mention the florist: Mike. The gardens all around the Harraseeket are gorgeous, and all the flowers inside the Inn are also his work. He meticulously planned gorgeous center pieces and bouquets for us, which complemented my colors perfectly. Even the photographer and hair stylist were commenting on how beautiful his flowers were! He even dropped off flowers at my home and at the church. If you want a wedding that your guests will be talking about for years, definitely consider this amazing venue with superb staff!
Anonymous
5.0
7/31/2015
I wanted to take a moment to brag on this venue. My wife and I left Portland while we were venue shopping and she was in tears because nothing by the water met what she wanted and was big enough. We stopped at the Harraseeket on the way home just to "look". When we went through the garden, we were already loving it. We walked in to their big Casco Bay room unannounced. Marcia came down to meet us and had no idea we were coming or who we were. We immediately could tell she knew what she was doing and if we were to have our wedding here, she would make us happy.
Throughout the process of the wedding, the ENTIRE staff at this venue were amazing. Mike, the florist, was simply amazing. His creativity was beyond words on what he was capable and made everything look gorgeous. Sacha, one of the chefs, during our food meeting was outstanding. I was getting so excited about the food and knew there was not going to be another wedding like it. From lobster, to prime rib, to imported Stracchino cheese to lobster chowder shooters...you name it, we had it! The staff here was simply incredible on what they were able to offer. We even had a make your own mashed potato and salad bar from local growers!
On our wedding day, Marcia made very sure that we were happy the entire night. I had a headache pretty bad at one point...Marcia got some aspirin. She checked on my bride and me just the perfect amount to ensure we were ok. The gardens were so luscious and beautiful. They had yard games out during cocktail hour. I just cant even begin to say how amazing our day was.
At the end of the night, we all went to the Broad Arrow Tavern attached and we had the firepit lit for us. Jeremy, the bartender was great and so nice.
If you are looking to have an amazing wedding and throw all all the stops...consider this venue please. I promise you will not regret it if your wedding is anything like ours was!! We love the Harraseeket and cannot wait to come back for our anniversaries! Thank you to the entire staff!
Christina W
5.0
1/02/2015
My husband & I were planning a Maine wedding from California. It was a daunting process made so much easier once we found Ashleigh and her staff at the Harraseeket Inn. Although I had only seen the site once before the big day, I felt confident that the florist, chefs and coordinator understood our vision and goals. To say that the day came out as I had dreamed would be an understatement. Mike the florist went above and beyond and the food was delicious.
We originally were put off by the town's 10 o'clock noise ordinance, but the Inn allowed for us to host an 'after party' in the Tavern and guests drank and mingled there as well as out by the fire pits after the reception. It worked out perfectly.
Be aware that if you have your ceremony outside, you will be responsible for providing sound equipment (something we overlooked until last minute).
I would highly recommend this venue, especially for out of towners who are looking for food, florist, etc all under one roof. Organization, communication and responsiveness were top notch. We were so happy with our big day and are thankful we chose the Harraseeket Inn.
Sara T
5.0
12/06/2014
We recently had our wedding at the Harraseeket Inn this October and we couldn't say better things about our experience! They took care of everything from start to finish and made it as stress-free as possible. The meeting with chef Eric was so much fun, and the food was outstanding. Our flowers by Mike were exactly what I had hoped for and more. It made everything so simple to have it all taken care of by the Inn, from our food, the flowers, the bar and even the honeymoon suite after the wedding. The best part about the whole thing was Ashleigh, our coordinator. She was there every step of the way, from answering every one of my emails to being present the whole weekend of our wedding just to make sure our day went smoothly! The Inn was so accommodating and made us feel special from the moment we arrived. Our day was perfect and it was all thanks to the Inn and the staff who helped put on our wedding. The Harraseeket is a great wedding venue and we could recommend it to anyone!
Laura B
5.0
7/21/2014
We just had our wedding at the Harraseeket Inn, and we could not be happier with the experience. We worked with Ashleigh, who was amazing-- she was extremely attentive (both during the wedding weekend and the many months leading up to it), incredibly organized, always responded to our emails quickly, and really took care of us. The food at the wedding was great, the staff was friendly and professional, and the setting for the wedding in the outdoor garden was beautiful. The flowers, which were done by Mike at the inn, were also gorgeous. Most of our guests were from out of town and stayed at the inn, and they had fantastic experiences-- many of them want to come back again for another stay. The inn was especially great for our wedding because there is a pub, so our friends were able to spend time there both the night before the wedding, and after the wedding ended. Our guests also loved the afternoon tea, as well as the delicious buffet breakfast each morning. The Harraseeket was a wonderful place to get married and we would absolutely recommend it!!
Diana L
5.0
7/09/2013
The staff at Harraseeket went above and beyond for our reception - absolutely outstanding. Jean Marie Currie, our planner, worked so hard and gave us the most beautiful day of memories. She became a dear friend in the process and we miss her already! Food is perfection and presentation amazing. This is the place to have your wedding reception in midcoast Maine!!
Patricia R
5.0
3/11/2013
Having a sentimental connection for many years to Thomas Moser furniture and Freeport Maine,we knew The Harraseeket Inn was the perfect setting for our wedding. Living in NE Pennsylvania, 9 hours away, I wasn't sure we could pull it off without major worry and headache. One phone call to the Harraseeket and honestly things became worry free. We worked with Carmen in the sales dept. However everyone that answered the phone knew what was going on. The staff guided us to various local businesses that could help us with our various wedding related needs such as hair, make up, massage and even a yoga instructor. This was a great help since we had to make all selections via long distance. Not to mention we didn't want to miss our Monday night Hatha yoga session. Once we were checked in the staff made us feel as though we were the only guests at the Inn. We stayed in the Thomas Moser suite. The mattress and the linens on the bed felt heavenly...as if I was sleeping in a cloud. Our ceremony in the Drawing room of the Harraseeket was simple elegance....no detail was overlooked. The staff even watched the weather conditions and kept us abreast of them as we planned our return trip to Pennsylvania. Honestly we couldn't have asked for a more supportive and worry free experience. We would recommend The Harraseeket Inn to anyone considering a Maine wedding.
Elizabeth F
5.0
3/08/2013
I worked with Carmen at the Harrseeket to plan my 85 guest wedding. It was a great experience from start to finish. They took care of the entire reception. It made wedding planning much easier as I met with the Harraseeket and was done planning the reception. There weren't additionally meetings with a caterer, etc. The wedding itself was beautiful. They decorated everything beautifully. The food was absolutely delicious. Many guests told us it was the best food they'd had at a wedding and the best wedding they'd ever been to. Everyone had a great time. Working with the Harraseeket made the wedding planning much easier and more fun.
Ashley P
5.0
6/07/2011
The Harraseeket Inn is not only beautiful, but what made the wedding weekend fabulous was the friendliness of the staff. From Melissa, the wedding coordinator, to the managers, owners, waitstaff, housekeeping, etc. = they thought of everything we needed before we needed it. The wedding was supposed to be in the garden, but the weather was iffy and even the owner was on the computer monitoring the situation to see if we needed to move the event indoors. The reception was amazing - the food was delicious. Even planning the event was easy - their chef asked us what we wanted instead of presenting us with pre-made menus. Their in-house florist did an amazing job. all around it was wonderful.
alan s
5.0
11/14/2010
Terrific service. Beautiful facility and ground. Beautiful flowers, food is fantastic.
Amber G
4.0
11/08/2010
I attended a friend's wedding here and it was beautiful. I considered it for my own wedding, but it was a bit pricey. The food was great and it was well organized.
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