The Night Before

The Colony Hotel

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

After Party

Post-Wedding Breakfast

Our Wedding

Thursday July 23, 2026The Colony Hotel6:00 - 8:00 pm Welcome Partysemi-formal attire Friday July 24, 2026The Colony Hotel2:30 pm Please be seated :)3:00 pm Ceremony3:30 pm Cocktail Hour (and a half)5:00 Reception10:00 After Party

Schedule

First and foremost, thank you so much for making the trip to celebrate our wedding with us—we truly appreciate the time, effort, and energy it takes to travel, and we’re so grateful to have you join us!   We’ve reserved room blocks at select hotels and listed additional accommodation recommendations below for your convenience.   To make things easier on the day of the wedding, we will also be offering a trolley service to and from the Colony Hotel for guests staying at Rhumb Line Resort and the Hampton Inn. We can't wait to celebrate with you in beautiful Kennebunkport! We’ll be sticking around all weekend after the wedding to celebrate and hang out :)

This is our ceremony and reception location! We would love for you to stay right here with us! Guests must mention Kriebel - Fichter Wedding when making the reservation to receive the group rate. There is a 2 night minimum and guests can choose to stay either July 23-24 or July 24-25. It is best to call the hotel directly. If you have any issues booking a room at the Colony under our room block, please contact Ellie or Bauer directly. If they tell you the room block is full or unavailable, please have them double check. Ellie: (856)-986-5043Bauer: (856)-906-1308 Dogs are welcome at the Colony!

<a href="https://rhumblinemaine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rhumb Line Resort</a> is located just 5 minutes from the Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport, Maine. There will be a trolley provided to transport guests to and from the Colony for our wedding. There are rooms reserved under Fichter-Kriebel Wedding. Our room block is available until May 25, 2026. It is best to call the hotel to get our room rate. There is a 2 night minimum and guests can choose to stay either July 23-24 or July 24-25.

Rhumb Line Resort

There are rooms reserved under Kriebel-Fichter wedding for July 23rd and July 24th. Our room block is available until June 23, 2026. It is best to call the hotel to get our room rate. The code for online bookings is: 90IGuests can also book through this link: <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=PWMKEHX&amp;arrivalDate=2026-07-23&amp;departureDate=2026-07-25&amp;groupCode=CHH90I&amp;room1NumAdults=1&amp;cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kriebel-Fichter Wedding Block</a> There is no minimum stay at the Hampton Inn. There will be a trolley provided to transport guests to and from the Colony for our wedding.

Hampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport

A trolley will be available to transport guests to and from the ceremony.More details on stops and schedule to come!

Intown Trolley Co

Other Hotels we Recommend in the Area: <a href="https://www.nonantumresort.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nonantum Resort</a>Nonantum is located within walking distance to the Colony. It includes a great breakfast buffet and has amazing waterfront views! <a href="https://breakwaterinnmaine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Breakwater Inn</a>The Breakwater Inn is located within walking distance to the Colony. <a href="https://www.capearundelinn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cape Arundel inn &amp; Resort</a> <a href="https://kportmotorlodge.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kennebunkport Motor Lodge</a> <a href="https://www.kennebunkbeachmaine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seaside Inn</a> <a href="https://wanderercottages.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wanderers Cottages</a>

How to get to Kennebunkport, Maine

If driving isn't an option, there are many ways to get to Kennebunkport, Maine! The closest airports to Kennebunkport are:Portland International Jetport (PWM): Approximately 30 miles away, about a 45-minute drive.Boston Logan International Airport (BOS): Approximately 90 minutes south by car. Additionally you can book an Amtrak train from Boston to Wells, Maine, which is approximately 10 minutes from Kennebunkport.

Travel & Accommodations

Breakfast and Coffee

The best spot in Kennebunkport for smoothies, coffees, and acai bowls!

Fiafia Smoothie Shop & Café

Mike's All Day Breakfast is the best spot to go for brunch. From amazing blueberry pancakes to steak and eggs—this spot is delicious!

Mike's All Day Breakfast

Great stop for a coffee, a pastry, or a crepe.

Mornings in Paris

Food and Restaurants

The Pilot House is a great spot to grab a bite to eat! Just over the bridge in Kennebunk, we love the Lobster Roll and Haddock Rueben!

The Pilot House

Batson River is the perfect restaurant to have a drink, eat a meal, or just hang out on the porch.

Batson River Brewing & Distilling - Kennebunk

Hurricane Restaurant

The Clam Shack

This spot has the best whoopie balls ever! A must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Auntie's House Bakery and Chocolatier

Boulangerie - A Proper Bakery

Things to do:

Hang out at Kennebunk beach, shop in downtown Kennebunkport, look for shells &amp; seaglass, rent a kayak, eat a Maine lobster roll, go for a hike, take a day trip up to Acadia National Park (about 3.5 hours away), have a whoopie pie, go out for brunch at Mike's All Day Breakfast, have some clam chowder, take a scenic drive down Ocean Avenue, grab a drink at Batson River Brewing, check out Cape Porpoise, stop at the Colony beach, walk through Dock Square, and enjoy our wedding!!!

Things to Do

Q + A

Our Story

Photos

Meredith Noonan

Isabelle Michelon

Fiona Johnson

Siobhan Thomas

Jenny Knoeller

Noelle Thomas

Holden Fichter

Carter Fichter

Noah Fichter

Brian Kriebel

Max Green

Brian Jones

Wedding Party

Registry

We kindly ask that guests arrive in formal attire for the wedding and semi-formal attire for the welcome party.If you have any questions about what to wear, feel free to text us or email us at bauerelliewedding@gmail.com.

Ellie & Bauer

Ellie & Bauer

Dress Code

FORMAL