Where Our History Meets Your Future
$3,500 starting price
Maine; Southern Maine; Ogunquit Maine
Service area
201 to 250 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Nell Henderson-Brown
EVENTS DIRECTOR
The Leavitt Theatre is a historic wedding venue in Ogunquit, Portland, ME. Initially constructed in 1925 as a silent film theater, it has been a beloved community space for parties, friendly gatherings, and other special events down the years. Nestled in downtown Ogunquit, just a brief stroll from the beach, The Leavitt has become a renowned wedding venue celebrated for its stellar cocktail offerings and delectable dinner menu.
The largest venue available at the Leavitt Theatre can accommodate up to 500 of your nearest and dearest in a seated capacity. With the aid of the talented events team, this fully customizable historic location can reflect you and your partner in color, decor, style, and vibe. For a smaller, more intimate reception, you can avail of the Mezzanine Lounge, which features mixed and casual seating and a mingling capacity of 120. Several smaller indoor and outdoor areas are also available, with varying capacities of no more than 40.
From rehearsal dinners to afterparties, Leavitt Theatre consistently provides an unparalleled ambiance and an unmistakable "X" factor that remains a topic of conversation forever among newlyweds and their guests. The theatre's 30ft movie screen, surround sound, stage lighting, and historic marquee add a layer of charm, making it the perfect venue for your and your partner's treasured celebration. When you book the Leavitt Theatre, several amenities are included, including a personalized message on the historic marquee when you arrive. This is an excellent photo opportunity to commemorate the day your and your partner's names were up in lights.
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$11 per person
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- Couples usually spend $10,000
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jun-Oct.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
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
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Beach
Historic Venue
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
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Nell Henderson-Brown
Events Director
Hello! My name is Nell Henderson-Brown, and I am the Events Director at The Leavitt Theatre. I started my career in hospitality at 14 years old and nearly 20 years later I'm still completely in love with this world & its ability to bring people together over food, drink & joy so regularly. Most of my background is in restaurant service & management which honed my ability to think on my feet, plan ahead & problem solve under any circumstance. My favorite part of my job is talking through our client's events from start to finish, finding moments to make each celebration uniquely theirs.
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5.0
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Nellhannah K
5.0
12/11/2024
FULL DISCLOSURE- I am actually the Leavitt's Events Coordinator, however this season I simultaneously became a Leavitt Bride. I was genuinely excited to host my wedding at the theatre, but admittedly I also imagined it would give me some helpful insight for work- letting me know where points for improvement were in both the space and the process. What I found out was pleasantly affirming-- we truly had AN INCREDIBLE wedding at The Leavitt. Our ceremony was down the road on Ogunquit Beach, and we paraded up to the theatre like New Orleans met New England! Our guests were greeted with an oyster bar & bubbly and the night went off without a hitch from there. Live music was a big priority for us, and we had a 5-piece band set up on the main stage. After we had our first dance & speeches up there, the space transformed! With the help of professional sound & lighting technicians, our reception felt like a tried and true concert. People are still talking about the ambiance and vibe to this day. The vision for our wedding was to throw a giant party for the people in our lives who helped us get to where we are today. We wanted a space where people could eat, drink, dance & repeat all night. We did not want to get weighed down in other details that were less important to us. I think The Leavitt perfectly mirrored & supported our vision and priorities, and we now have a wedding we TRULY loved as a lifelong memory. Proud to be a part of The Leavitt's wedding program, and very grateful that it's my own family's story, too.
Elissa R
5.0
9/19/2024
We had our wedding reception at the Leavitt earlier this month and it was better than we dreamed it would be! Throughout the whole process, Nell was very hands-on which was super helpful as we were planning the wedding ourselves. All of the details like the marquee, the garden, and the string lights, all came together to be so magical. The food was incredible, the bar was amazing and the staff were so attentive. You definitely get your money's worth at this venue and I definitely would come back just as a customer for the great vibes!
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Ali R
5.0
1/20/2024
What an amazing spot! Nell is the best! We had our welcome party here and everyone loved the speakeasy vibes as well as the food! Highly reccomend!!
response 01/20/2024
Thanks so much for the 5 stars & kind words, Ali! We loved having you all in! Such a great...
crew, and your in-laws were an absolute delight to work with!! Cheers to you & Chris and all that's ahead of you both.
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