Union Bluff Meeting House

success. She was there for me every step of the way - with great vendor recommendations, food tastings, checklists, etc. And on my wedding day, she was there to make sure everything ran smoothly (and she made sure me and my husband ate something - that was huge!). It was a perfect day - we got married on the lawn, had cocktail hour on the patio, and had the reception in the ballroom. I highly recommend getting married here!

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!

nt that it was where we wanted to get married and worked with Amy Sallese to get the ball rolling. From the very beginning, Amy was perfect. She held my hand the entire process and always was available and flexible for any and all questions I had. On the day of the wedding, the ENTIRE staff was phenomenal but Amy was especially great. Amy made sure I had zero things to worry about and was helpful in ensuring the day was progressing smoothly - she even stopped by the morning of the wedding to show me pictures of the reception being set up just to ensure I had no last minute changes. Amy really does go above and beyond. As for other parts of the reception, the food was great and the staff serving it was just as amazing. They were super accommodating to food allergies that some of my guests had and made sure everyone had what they needed. At the end of the night, the staff packed up everything for us and we simply had to wheel it up one flight in the elevator to get it to our room! I would HIGHLY recommend Union Bluff for your future wedding!

ith their guidance and they made sure everything went so smoothly throughout the entire process. Amy listened to our vision and made our wedding everything we could have imagined and more. The day of the wedding I did not have to worry about a thing. Amy was there giving updates, coordinating with vendors and even with last minute wardrobe touch ups! Amy we cannot thank you enough for everything you did for us! We will dream about our wedding for the rest of our lives!

the custom menu and all portions of the night were well executed. The ONLY thing I can think of for improvement is cooking the green beans longer! It was a 12 out of 10!

r with questions and advice. She always got back to me so quickly, and was the most helpful person throughout the crazy planning. She made all of my annoying questions seem like no big deal at all. On the actual day, there were so many different things going on, and Amy made sure that nothing ruined the day. She checked in with me, my husband, the bridesmaids, and groomsmen and got whatever we needed when getting ready. After the ceremony and pictures, she had food waiting for my husband and I, and of course, champagne. The food was absolutely amazing, the reception was perfect, and our guests have NOT stopped talking about how amazing Union Bluff is. The staff went above and beyond for our perfect day during the ceremony, reception, and of course the after party! I wish I could redo the whole day over again because of how perfect it was. This place is just stunning, but the staff members make it even better. You are crazy if you don't get married here!

ith us when we were in town. On the wedding day, she came to the bridal suite numerous times to check on me and to show me pictures of everything being set up downstairs. This was super helpful! I honestly didn't feel like I needed to worry about anything because she was so on top of it. Even the staff throughout the night were so attentive, and made sure my husband and I had a drink in our hand and food to eat. We were gently reminded when we were supposed to be somewhere or do something, and it never felt like we were being dragged around. The after party at the Union Grill was also great, and the food was delicious! I could go on and on about how great this venue is, and I highly recommend it for anyone's wedding!

rs came from a place of "no" Darlene and her team came from a place of "yes, we'll take care of that". Darlene's advice not only on things related to Union Bluff was incredibly valuable but also her recommendations of other vendors we used were outstanding. We were happy with all of our vendors and the wedding was everything we had hoped for and more. Everyone also told us that something is bound to go wrong on your wedding day, but Darlene made sure that did not happen for us. If you are looking to have a stress free day this is the team for you--I dropped off all of our reception decor and other items earlier in the week and Darlene and the staff at UB took care of everything. The following day everything was packed up neatly for us. We really didn't have to worry about a thing. Darlene even busted and unbustled my dress (twice!) when my sisters were intimidated by this task. The food and service was amazing, all of our guests raved about the staff. For example, one of our guests forgot to let us know about an allergy and her meal was quickly swapped out for what she needed and the team was happy to do so. We had many out of town guests and they appreciate the proximity of the hotel, reception venue, and ceremony to each other and the town of York, many of our families made a week or weekend out of the wedding and the location is very convenient and beautiful, right on Short Sands beach. We lucked out with the weather for our 9/21 wedding but this would be a great venue even on a rainy day. The bridal suite was great and was large enough to be comfortable for my 14! girls to get ready and have a team of hair and makeup stylists come in. It is also beautiful for photographs. We also utilized the hotel bar and grill for our afterparty where the staff was more than accommodating and everyone had a great time. Most vendors we worked with were very comfortable with this venue and staff at UB and this working relationship was helpful and we didn't have to worry about coordinating everything. We really can't say enough positive things about Darlene, the team at UB and the venue. We have absolutely no complaints. We would make this decision ten times out of ten. You won't regret it!

y outside which was perfect. The weather was perfect. The entire day ran so smoothly and when people asked what went wrong I couldn’t think of a thing. Darlene is the best of the best! I look forward to continuing to vacation at the Union Bluff and highly recommend their venue for any function.

exactly what I wanted and perfect thanks to this beautiful venue and their wedding planner Darlene! Seriously Darlene takes care of everything! I can be a bit of a control freak and went to the reception to put decor where I wanted it, but I didn't have to touch a single thing. Darlene had already gone above and beyond and made the room perfect! Any wedding disaster or if anything goes wrong Darlene is on it and fixes it before you can even freak out...Every bride needs that on her wedding day! My guests are raving over how beautiful the venue was inside and out and how great the food was! Sometimes wedding food isn't the best because it's cooked in bulk, but let me tell you our food was perfectly cooked! Guests said the filet minion was best they ever had, harvest stuffed chicken was nice and moist, and the butternut squash raviolis (vegetarian) were tasty! I could go on and on about this place. So if you want the best and most beautiful venue for wedding look no further than the Union Bluff!