Union Bluff Meeting House

requests, how much they took care of us day of, and were incredibly accommodating with all of our requests (customization of the menu, special beer, etc). On the more fun side, the bar is AWESOME and kept everyone happy with strong drinks. I wouldn't say that the food at UB is out of this world, but definitely solid wedding food and lots of people complimented us on the hors d'ourves. The event staff were professional and so thorough with excellent service. Also, trust Darlene and her team with their vendor recommendations -- DJ Fred was truly excellent and knows the venue inside and out. One additional point is that I found the event staff/coordinators to be very easy to work with, but the front desk at UB was challenging to work with to coordinate all of our guests staying at the hotel, and required a LOT of my time and attention. I would do it all over again though, all of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to and loved that the venue was attached to the hotel! Overall, my husband and I are so appreciative for Darlene and UB for making our wedding the best day of our lives!

ng our day perfect was evident throughout the entire process. One of the standout features of this venue was their full-service approach. They handled the setup and takedown of everything, allowing us to focus on enjoying the day to the fullest. Even the unpredictable weather couldn't dampen our spirits, as The Union Bluff Meeting House had umbrellas ready for our wedding party and family, ensuring everyone stayed comfortable. Darlene, our day-of coordinator, deserves special recognition for going above and beyond to make sure our day flowed seamlessly. Her expertise and dedication were invaluable in relieving us of any worries about the little details while we got ready before the wedding. With her in charge, we could fully savor the moments leading up to the ceremony. A delightful surprise was the thoughtful gesture of packing dinners for us to enjoy on the night after the wedding, just before we left for our honeymoon. It was a wonderful way to end our special day, and it showed the level of care and consideration that The Union Bluff Meeting House puts into their services. The food provided was outstanding, and our guests had nothing but compliments for their meals, the waitstaff, and the bartenders. The champagne, in particular, was a crowd-pleaser. The high-quality dining experience added an extra layer of luxury to our celebration. Throughout the day, Darlene and her dedicated staff kept us on schedule and were readily available for anything we needed. Their presence was reassuring, and we felt supported and well taken care of every step of the way. The Union Bluff Meeting House's support didn't start on the wedding day but extended to the entire planning process. They were extremely helpful, offering guidance, checking in with us regularly, and providing a timeline to keep us organized. Their proactive approach made the planning process smoother and more enjoyable. In summary, if you're looking for a wedding venue that offers impeccable service, thoughtful details, and a dedicated team to bring your dream day to life, look no further than The Union Bluff Meeting House. We couldn't have been happier with our choice, and we wholeheartedly recommend this venue to anyone looking to create lasting memories on their wedding day. Thank you, Union Bluff Meeting House, for making our wedding day unforgettable!

the way through the end of the night when we asked if we could extend the reception time by a half hour. It was so nice to wake up on our wedding morning and not have to worry about a thing because Kelsey and her team took all of our decor and made the event space look beautiful. Not to mention, the weather was looking iffy all week and Kelsey was able to get us a rain tent last minute which was SO appreciated. Our guests can't stop raving about the venue, accommodations, and the food/drinks, I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a beach wedding to book here!! The only suggestion I would echo is to make the hotel guest block more user-friendly to book, as a lot of our guests had issues not being able to get in touch with the front desk since you can't book through the block online. Thankfully Kelsey also helped us out with this when we needed to switch around some rooms!

hey accommodated every single one of our requests and their attention to detail was superb. Not to mention Short Sands Beach and York is the perfect beach wedding destination. The only complaint we had was the team that manages hotel bookings is a mess and not at all helpful. Our guests had a hard time booking in our room block - some were told it was sold out 6+ months before our wedding when others were allowed to book no problem. The rooms are all recently renovated and beautiful but it was an unnecessary headache since most of our guests travelled from out of town.

er job throughout the entire planning process. She was so quick at answering questions or emails, she was a true life savor! The venue itself was beautiful and really allowed for personalization of the space. The bartenders, serving staff and all axillary staff were so pleasant and great throughout the whole night! My guests are still talking about how great the food was! If you are thinking of planning an event or wedding at The Meeting House I couldn't say enough great things about the space and staff! Thank you Kelsey for being amazing and making our day magical!

unication. We couldn't have asked for a better coordinating team. The venue itself is incredible, you can't beat being right on the water, the food and drinks were exactly what we were looking for, and our vision was able to come together perfectly for our big day. We were able to have just about all of our guests stay onsite at the hotel, and everyone was so happy with their rooms, as were our closest family members that stayed in the suites above the meetinghouse. We also had our rehearsal dinner onsite at the Grill, and Kim was so easy to work with, and easily able to accommodate our larger party the night before our big day. I am so thankful we chose Union Bluff and could not recommend it more!

e, you have a truly magical combination. I'm not the girl that's been planning her wedding since she was four, and the engagement was a surprise - so it goes without saying we needed a lot of help. The support from Kelsey made all the difference in the world.- she's a model of professionalism, poise and experience, and we would be lost without her. We had just the most magical day ever, and that wouldn't have been possible if she and the team were less than perfect. I truly don't know how they do it.

is a pro and knows exactly what she is doing. The day of, we had absolutely nothing to worry about! Everything was perfect. The food was amazing, everything flowed seamlessly, and all of our guests have been saying how much of a great time they had and how they loved the venue! If you're considering getting married in York, I would 1000% recommend the Union Bluff Meeting House!

ar what we envisioned our wedding day to look like and she nailed it! Throughout the planning process she made sure all the details were understood. While getting ready for the day, Amy and other staff would sometimes pop in and show us photos of the reception hall, the ceremony spot and more to make sure we loved how it was looking. Everything was better than we could have imagined and the Union Bluff staff was the best! Best decision we made, besides marrying each other! Thank you to the Union Bluff!!!

y call, text, or email away. Amy made the process so easy and comforting and we were BEYOND lucky to work with her. We also had so much fun at the tastings - yes, we went to 3... thanks COVID! They set the tastings up so well and you really get to see the venue come to life, view different table setting options, and mingle with potential vendors. Not to mention the delicious food! Not a detail was spared on our big day and it couldn't have gone more smoothly. Our guests raved about the food, views, location, and atmosphere. We'd pick UB as our venue and Amy as our coordinator a million times over. We could not have been happier with our decision to get married at the Bluff Meeting House and love that this will forever be our "special spot."

s emails for 1.5 years and made me feel super comfortable! We got a package through them which included many of our vendors, so it made it super easy to work with everyone. We had a Sunday wedding on one of the busiest weekends in York, but it felt like it was truly “just us”. Amy made sure the decor was exactly how I wanted it, there food was amazing and everything ran super smooth! Also, free fireworks on our wedding? YES, PLEASE! **There was an issue my husband made m aware of after the wedding. My husband is very particular about tequila. He asked multiple times for a specific tequila at the wedding. The Friday before we met with Amy to make sure it was all set and were told it was. At the wedding my husband noticed the tequila was not being served. When he first asked Amy he was told that they drank it all at the rehearsal dinner. My first thought was if it was for the wedding why was being served at the rehearsal. My husband then explained he knew what people were drinking because he was giving recommendations and it was not the tequila for the wedding. After explaining that, he was then told that it was very hard to order. It felt like we were lied to and like they were just trying to cover a mistake. It was not enough to ruin our wedding but my husband was very upset as he could’ve easily bought the tequila and brought it in and that was his one request. Everything else was wonderful and I would just triple check on things that are important to you as my husband was frustrated.

envisioned it. Everything ran smoothly on the day of the wedding and that was in huge part due to Darlene and her team. We would highly recommend the Union Bluff not only for its gorgeous views but the incredible dining and service!!

he day went perfectly with out any hiccups because of her experience. The bridal suite is spacious and gorgeous. We also had access to several other rooms above the ballroom for family to stay so we all felt connected and partied all day. Can't say enough good things about our experience.

y question promptly and fully. The day turned out to be absolutely perfect and everything we could’ve hoped for! Everyone raved about how delicious the food was - we had stations (everyone loved the pasta bar and the prime rib!). Darlene and her crew made sure everything in the ballroom was exactly how we envisioned it and it was beautiful. After hearing friends/family say they hadn’t eaten at their own weddings, I was nervous about getting food. I mentioned this to Darlene and she and the staff checked in on us through the whole event to make sure we had plenty to do eat and got to sample everything. I would not hesitate to recommend the union bluff for a wedding. There isn’t a thing I would change about our day and choosing the Union Bluff was the best move we made in wedding planning.

about anything. Everything went off without a hitch and the night ran smoothly. The venue itself is also gorgeous and we were so lucky to have a beautiful April day for our wedding. Having an off-season wedding gets you some discounts and we also liked that we had more privacy than we would have if we got married in the summer. Thank you Amy and the Union Bluff! We couldn’t be happier!

after it rained! She was calm, and kept everything on schedule. She made the suggestion for our rehearsal dinner. She truly made wedding planning such a breeze and we were so fortunate to work with her. Everything was decorated perfectly. We had to move our ceremony inside due to a storm and the transition was seamless. Staff during the reception was super friendly, they set aside food for us and made sure we were eating. Overall highly recommend Union bluff!

the details. She was extremely organized and made sure every detail was taken care of on my wedding day. From pinning all the boutonnieres on the groomsmen to bustling my dress and making sure we got apps and dessert, she did it all! I was not stressed or worried that day knowing she was coordinating everything. The lawn ceremony overlooking short sands beach was beautiful- even in late October- and many guests told us how amazing the food was. We got haddock and NY Strip and recommend the clam chowder and mini lobster rolls for cocktail hour. You will not be disappointed by booking the Meeting house for your wedding.

er! She made sure we were having the perfect day on our wedding day, making sure we were eating and drinking and had everything we needed. The venue itself is gorgeous and could not be in a better location. All of our guests loved the fact that they could park their car and then not touch it again for the rest of the weekend. Such a perfect weekend. Thank you to Amy and the rest of the team for making the day a dream come true for us!

y for us, and took so much stress off our shoulders. Our wedding coordinator Darlene was there every step of the way. From check-ins, to answering our questions, great advice, and so much more. Darlene was always there for us! On top of having a great wedding coordinator, the Union Bluff is a beautiful venue. We had our ceremony on the lawn of the Union Bluff, which overlooks the ocean. It made for spectacular photos! The Union Bluff Meeting House was exceptional. It is elegant, spacious, updated, and all around a perfect venue. On top of all of that, the food at the Union Bluff is top notch! From appetizers to entrees and more, they were so flexible with the food choices, and the food is excellent! We highly recommend the Union Bluff for any couple that would like to get married in Maine, especially in the York area. You will not be disappointed! - Dominic & Carly P.

ay was executed seamlessly! We had our rehearsal dinner at The Grill and Elena and her team were awesome as well. I can’t say enough positive things about this venue! Thank you for making our wedding dreams come true :)

t most importantly they cared. When we had to make the difficult decision to postpone the wedding a year, Darlene took the time to talk with us and talk through all our options. She was understanding and compassionate. When it came time for our actual wedding day I couldn't have been happier with how it all turned it out. Darlene and her staff thought of every last detail so that I could simply enjoy my wedding day and for that I am forever grateful to them!

d up being 147 on guest list back in 2019 for the date of 6/14/2020. then the nightmare and uncertainty of covid hit, we did not want to cancel and our coordinator Darlene said that most weddings around our time were pushing out to July but outcome was still uncertain. We ultimately made the tough call and decided to push it out a year 6/13/2021 knowing that my father sick with cancer would likely not be here on this earth anymore to attend physically, beside that we would also have to agree to the increased food rate of 2021. We made the call and moved the date though very unsure we hoped for the best outcome and checked back for the 50 person restrictions to be lifted  (47 guests,1 bartender, 1dj, 1 photographer). We checked back a few times and as the time came closer it became pretty certain that the restrictions would not be lifted in time to have dream wedding. Come February we were still restricted to 47 guests and were going to have to cut our wedding in 1/3. Both being from large families we realized that it wouldn't just be friends coming off the list but also many relatives. We decided to look into other options and found a venue in another state with no restrictions. we canceled the union bluff meeting house and booked the new venue. We then requested a refund for our 4500$ deposit given the financial circumstances of everyone during these times and the alloted time for them to book a new event we did not feel this to be unreasonable. Darlene refused right away claiming we forfeited our deposit and "most likely" restrictions would be lifted by our date. After many email correspondence they offered to give us a partial refund if they could book another event for the date. We had multiple friends call and leave messages requesting a date in June and they never heard back from the meeting house. Darlene sent us an email a couple months after canceling and told us that restrictions would be lifted on 5/24/21 and that we would not be receiving any refund now for our wedding that was supposed to take place 2 weeks later. We have multiple friends that had similar wedding dates at other venues that were canceled and fully refunded without any issue. Covid hit my family and friends hard just like most people and there are now 4 less guests on our list, my father being one. We do not feel it ethical at all to have to hire an attorney for 1,000$+ to try and get our deposit back when the only services rendered by the company/coordinator were a food tasting and email correspondence. It is sad that such a large successful company would take advantage of couples such as our selves and I'm sure we are not the only ones. I'd also like to note that all our vendors issued us refunds with no questions asked. Im hoping that reading this on paper will make something click with the coordinator or the venue and they will realize that this situation is just plain "bad business" and try and make it right and if not I hope this is a fair warning to other couples

so easy! It was absolutely perfect would recommend anyone getting married to check it out!

ng. Darlene and her staff have been incredible for the past two years. At this point the Union Bluff is basically family. Although our wedding was smaller than originally anticipated we could not have asked for a better day. Every single detail was thought through and executed perfectly for us to have a safe and absolutely gorgeous day. If you're planning a wedding there is no other option. Thank you Union Bluff for making our dreams come true!

n we met Darlene, the Union Bluff (UB) event Coordinator in 2019, she was wonderful and so was the venue and her suggestions for nearby vendors...however, when COVID struck our dealings with Darlene and the UB quickly became nothing but stressful! We had put down over $5,000 worth of deposits towards our wedding and reception with the UB at this point and our potential guest count limit of 200 was being cut to 50 guests due to COVID Precautions by the State of Maine. We understood these precautions of course, however, what we did not feel was reasonable was that the UB refused to refund any portion of our deposit given the extreme circumstances which were COVID despite the fact that every other couple we spoke with getting married at other venues were able to get their deposit back even though other venues “contracts” say “non-refundable” also…Other venues were being understanding that COVID was not just any typical reason a wedding could have been canceled or changed and for that matter the UB’s “contract” says we were allowed to invite 200 guests and now they could not uphold their end of the “contract” either… As 2020 couples we were given 3 options: 1) move your whole wedding to 2021 but also pay 2021 prices, 2) keep your date with COVID restrictions and reduce your price only to the food/beverage minimum per the original contract 3) “keep and move” option keep your current date and if COVID improves have your wedding as planned but book another date later in 2020 or in 2021 (paying 2021 prices) …all of which offered NO money returned at all that was previously deposited. These were the options no matter how close you were to your wedding date also when the State regulations for COVID were changing almost weekly when COVID was at its worst in April/ May of 2020. My husband and I opted to have our ceremony at the UB since that was our dream and we could not get our money back and have many elderly family members that may not make it to see us get married in 2021 and move our reception to a New Hampshire Venue with more flexibility. All of our interactions with the UB and Darlene after COVID began were stressful and frankly, difficult because they were unreasonable about using money we already paid them towards our wedding, towards our Lawn ceremony needs. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone! If you get married here ask them to CHANGE THE CONTRACT! Don’t sign for a non-refundable deposit! Good luck!