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In order to allow all guests, including parents, an evening of relaxation we have chosen for our wedding celebration to be an adult-only occasion. We hope this advance notice means you are still able to share our big day and will enjoy having the evening off. We are more than happy to try and help you find local childcare if your little one(s) is coming up to Maine as well. Please email <a href="mailto:kmgarrett@gmail.com">Kate!</a>

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We're so excited to celebrate with you. September in Maine is peak tourist season, which means hotels can get pricey. We would recommend booking as soon as you're able. Below are hotel options, and there is also a thriving airbnb scene in and around Portland that may better suit your needs. If you want to ask about potential accomodations, please just give Andy or Kate a shout!

We can't wait to see you!

We have a wedding block at the Residence Inn, at $260 per night. Use <a href="http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Garrett-Cunningham%20Wedding%20Block%20%5Epwmdt%60gargara%60260.00%60USD%60false%603%609/8/17%609/10/17%608/8/17&amp;app=resvlink&amp;stop_mobi=yes" target="_blank">this link</a> to get the rate online, or call and ask for the Garrett/ Cunningham block when booking! There are limited rooms, and they must be booked prior to August 8 to take advantage of the rate.NOTE: Please reach out to <a href="mailto:kmgarrett@gmail.com">Kate</a> if you have any difficulty securing a room in the block - we're trying to add rooms as they fill up, but the hotel will only give us so much space at once. We're happy to try on your behalf if it's sold out when you attempt to book. The reception is about 20 minutes north of Portland in Yarmouth. There will be transportation to/from the wedding celebration from this location! Please see the Logistics section for shuttle details.Please note this is in the Old Port area of Portland, and thus, quite close to many other area hotels - we encourage you to use our transportation regardless of where you stay! Please see the Logistics section for shuttle details.

Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront

We will provide a shuttle to all party guests from the Residence Inn, to Yarmouth. It will return to the Residence Inn at the end of the evening! The Residence Inn is in the Old Port neighborhood of Portland, and likely walking distance from all Old Port accommodations. As such, we strongly encourage you to use the shuttle if you're staying anywhere in the area! The shuttle will depart Portland at 4:45pm on September 9. The meeting point will the lobby of the Residence Inn.

Shuttle to the reception - meet at Residence Inn

There is a parking lot at Gather itself (189 Main Street), as well as ample on-street parking out front. Across the street from Gather, there is additional parking available in the Key Bank lot, located behind the bank itself.

Parking at the event

If the Residence doesn't fit the bill, there are a number of other great hotels in the area from which you can still take advantage of the shuttle to and from the reception! Please note many hotels in Portland have a 2 night minimum during peak season. Here are a few ideas in the Old Port:<a href="http://www.mercuryinn.com/" target="_blank">Mercury Inn</a> <a href="http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maine/hilton-garden-inn-portland-downtown-waterfront-PWMDHGI/index.html" target="_blank">Hilton Garden Inn</a><a href="http://www.westinportlandharborview.com/" target="_blank">Westin Portland Harborview</a><a href="https://portlandoldport.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html" target="_blank">Hyatt Place Portland Old Port</a><a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pwmcd-courtyard-portland-downtown-waterfront/" target="_blank">Courtyard Portland Waterfront</a>

Old Port accommodations

Our drinks, dinner &amp; dancing will be done in cocktail attire!

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AirBNB is a great option, and you can find something that has all of the charm we love about Portland. You can check out that option <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/s/Portland--ME--United-States?guests=2&amp;adults=2&amp;children=0&amp;infants=0&amp;place_id=ChIJLe6wqnKcskwRKfpyM7W2nX4&amp;checkin=09%2F08%2F2017&amp;checkout=09%2F10%2F2017&amp;ss_id=jyzskycr&amp;source=bb&amp;page=1&amp;s_tag=FiZMi4fo&amp;allow_override%5B%5D=">HERE</a>.There are a number of hotels near the Portland International Jetport and Maine Mall, in South Portland. South Portland is about 25 minutes from the celebration site in Yarmouth. There will be no formalized tranportation from South Portland - however it's approximately a 10 minute cab or Uber to the Old Port area, where there will be a shuttle to Yarmouth! <a href="http://www.hilton.com/search/dt/us/me/portland/0/00000000000/0/0/0/0/20?wt.srch=1" target="_blank">Doubletree South Portland</a><a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pwmap-portland-marriott-at-sable-oaks/" target="_blank">Marriott Sable Oaks</a><a href="http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maine/embassy-suites-by-hilton-portland-maine-PWMAPES/index.html" target="_blank">Embassy Suites</a>

Portland-area accommodations

Freeport is about a 10 minute drive from Yarmouth, where the party is being held! Freeport is known for its outlet malls and for being the home of LL Bean's flagship store. Please note there will not be transportation provided from Freeport, but Uber and Cabs are always an option! Area hotels include:<a href="http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maine/hilton-garden-inn-freeport-downtown-PWMFDGI/index.html" target="_blank">Hilton Garden Inn</a><a href="http://www.harraseeketinn.com/" target="_blank">Harraseeket Inn</a>

Freeport area accomodations

Travel

<a href="https://portlandheadlight.com/">Portland Head Light</a>- One of the more famous destinations in Maine, and a favorite of ours. Did you know it's Maine Open Lighthouse Day on September 9th!? We just found out! More information about this great event can be found <a href="http://www.lighthousefoundation.org/maine-open-lighthouse-day/" target="_blank">here!</a><a href="http://www.mainetravelmaven.com/2010/07/20/10-reasons-to-visit-peaks-island-maine/">Peaks Island</a>- A short, beautiful ferry ride across the water from downtown Portland. You can roam this small community and enjoy a snack at The Cockeyed Gull

GET OUT!

Kate's favorite thing to do in Portland is to meander down Exchange Street, pop into a few shops, drop me off at The Thirsty Pig, and keep going. Here are a few of our favorite places to get something to remember the trip<a href="http://www.blancheandmimi.com/">Blanche + Mimi</a>- If you have a kid, chances are you've received a swaddle from this place as a gift from us. If you haven't decided on having kids yet, check out this place and their swaddles- it may help your decision. Speaking of kids, we've heard rave reviews of all things kid at <a href="https://www.boutiquelittle.com/" target="_blank">Little</a>. Not so much on the kid train, but still delighted to drain your wallet? bowls, tea towels and other small housewares you really had no idea you needed can be procured at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Folly101/" target="_blank">folly 101</a>, everything from rugs to fabric wallets at <a href="https://angelaadams.com/" target="_blank">angela adams</a>, the leather bags of your dreams are at <a href="https://roughandtumbledesign.com/" target="_blank">rough and tumble</a>, and gorgeous (and most times, affordable) jewelry made in-house can be found at a sentimental favorite, <a href="https://www.dcolejewelers.com/" target="_blank">d Cole</a>. our wedding rings are from here, but so is about 90% of kate's daily jewelry. Finally, if you want to score something vintage without dumpster diving, hit up either <a href="http://www.portlandsalvage.com/" target="_blank">Portland Architectural Salvage</a> or the <a href="http://portlandfleaforall.com/" target="_blank">Flea For All</a>. <a href="http://www.bullmoose.com/">Bull Moose</a>- My favorite store in the Old Port- the record shop. They have tons of hard to find albums and all the hits!<a href="http://www.onefreeportvillagestation.com/">Freeport Outlets</a>- About 30min north of Portland, snag yourself a deal, pick up that belt you forgot to pack with you, or just go to see what a 24-hour LL Bean is like at 3am (spoiler: boring).<a href="https://www.biercellar.com/">Maine Bier Cellar</a>- There is a Craft Beer Cellar in the old port, but if you're looking for the real deal Portland beer takeaway, this is your spot. Right near the highway, it's always our last stop before heading home

SHOPPING!

There are some amazing places to enjoy breakfast in Portland, whether you're imagining a stack of pancakes and some scrapple, or just some black coffee. Here's where we recommend<a href="http://www.local188.com/">Local 188</a>- Brunch-style menu, all sorts of new american things and brunch cocktails. Try the Legs &amp; Eggs!<a href="http://www.beckysdiner.com/">Becky's Diner</a>- True greasy spoon right on the water, you'll see fishermen and locals enjoying good old-fashioned diner breakfast with bottomless coffee. Great for the morning after a big night out!<a href="http://www.palacedinerme.com/menus/">Palace Diner</a> (Biddeford)- Teensy breakfast and lunch spot in a Pollard car made in 1927. Try the tuna melt!<a href="https://theholydonut.com/flavors/">Holy Donut</a>- Potato donuts are so good! If you don't believe us, just roll through and grab one with a cup of joe and thank us later.<a href="https://www.tandemcoffee.com/bakery/">Tandem Coffee</a>- Ground zero for the new hipster Portland. Count the manbuns and copies of Grapes of Wrath while enjoying strong, locally roasted coffee, espresso, bomb breaky sambos, and pastries in a former service station. No useless masters degree required (though recommended)<a href="http://www.bardcoffee.com/content/10-coffee-shop">Bard Coffee</a>- Fancy pants coffee in the old port. It's good, really good, with single origin blends carefully made just for you. Just look past the coffee lab equipment and soul-patched 40-something-regular hitting on the barista, and get it to go!

BREAKFAST!

I have been hangry in Portland a handful of times if you can believe it, and what follows are the places Kate takes me to get instantly happy. Portland is a foodie city and have some amazing spots for a quick snack or sandwich, or something a little more...shell inhabiting?<a href="http://www.noshkitchenbar.com/#menu">Nosh</a>- THE BEST sandwiches in Portland, and also have a great beer list. Portions are really big, menu is always changing- we usually split an app and a sandwich.<a href="http://www.slabportland.com/#menu">Slab</a>- The pizza version of Nosh. They do sicilian slab- buttery, square pizza somewhere between school pizza and the best croissant you've ever had. If you go, please bring me a hand slab wherever I may be!<a href="http://www.eventideoysterco.com/">Eventide Oyster</a>- It's a legend for a reason. If you're going to eat shellfish, just do the right thing and eat them here. Imagine our embarrassment if you have oysters at some dumpy bar, or a lobster roll from a tourist trap. If you crave some bivalves, this is a must try-valves. We have yet to go ourselves, but hear rave reviews of the Eventide crew's new endevor, <a href="http://www.thehoneypaw.com/" target="_blank">Honeypaw</a> - American fare with "Asian sensitibility." Speaking of legends, check out <a href="http://duckfat.com/" target="_blank">Duckfat</a> to see what all the fuss is about. Or, if it's overrun, pop in to <a href="http://eastenderportland.com/" target="_blank">East Ender</a> - immediately next door. It gets less attention but for no good reason.<a href="http://www.salvagebbq.com/">Salvage BBQ</a>- Amazing casual bbq joint with cool decor, live music, community picnic tables, great smokey meat and another killer beer list. Order at the counter and settle into some good ol' Q<a href="http://www.elsmerebbq.com/eat/">Elsmere BBQ</a>- Another bbq place? Yes, because when it's this good you should eat it twice in one weekend<a href="http://liquidriot.com/">Liquid Riot</a>- Brewpub and distillery right on the water in the Old Port- great food, and you can watch the boats come in from their sunny patio. It was where I first met Kate's brother James, on a sunny day when we were all playing a little hooky.

LUNCH!

If you are in need of a place to wine and wine and dine, here are a few of our favorites<a href="http://www.central-provisions.com/menus/">Central Provisions</a>- Local, thoughtful small plates- one of the leaders of the new wave of Portland restaurants in the last ten years. Great meat, great seafood, pass on the teensy things and get yourself something nice- you're celebrating!<a href="http://piccolomaine.com/" target="_blank">Piccolo</a> - modern, classic italian food in a cozy setting <a href="http://www.sonnysportland.com/" target="_blank">Sonny's</a> is a "Latin leaning" spot with great specials in a gorgeous space. To scratch the traditional seafood itch we recommend <a href="http://www.scalesrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Scales</a>, <a href="http://www.streetandcompany.net/" target="_blank">Street &amp; Co</a>, <a href="http://jsoysterportland.com/" target="_blank">J's Oysters</a> and for sushi, the much loved <a href="http://www.miyakerestaurants.com/" target="_blank">Miyake</a>.<a href="http://www.lolita-portland.com/menus/">Lolita</a>- Also in Munjoy Hill, another amazing neighborhood place with great wine and Spanish tapas. Our Portland date-night spot. Across the street is another gem, <a href="http://bluespoonme.com/" target="_blank">Blue Spoon</a> if you're more in the mood for Italian inspired fare.Both <a href="http://emilitsa.com/" target="_blank">Emilitsa</a> and <a href="http://evoportland.com/" target="_blank">Evo</a> are serving up raved-about Mediterranean fare, which Kate would subsist exclusively on if left to her own devices.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/izakayaminato/">Izakaya</a> and <a href="http://www.terlingua.me/dinner/">Terlingua</a>- Side by side restaurants that opened in the last year in Munjoy Hill. Izakaya is doing ramen and fish, Terlingua is a smattering of bbq, mexican, and south american. It's a good way to experience a small neighborhood place, something you don't see around the Boston area.

DINNER!

Portland has some of the best beer and cocktails spots around, and most have happy hour from 4-6pm. Enjoy a cool one, either to start the night, keep the party going, or to enjoy just one more before bed.<a href="http://www.bissellbrothers.com/hours/">Bissell Brothers</a>- Worth the drive over from the Old Port to Thompson's Point, they defined a new style of IPA, and you'll see their logo on tshirts and hats on almost everyone in the city. It's how you know you're amongst friends.<a href="http://www.thirstypigportland.com/">The Thirsty Pig</a>- The unofficial Bissell Brothers bar, very central on Exchange St, and also have a ton of hot dogs, meats, sausages and a patio!<a href="http://novareresbiercafe.com/">Novare Res</a>- Subterranean beer bar serving draughts from almost every Maine brewery and from around the world, alongside european beer garden food. Come for the pretzel and bratwurst, stay to see if they crack some Cantillion.<a href="http://arcadiaportland.com/">Arcadia National Bar</a>- Barcade with tons of pinball and nerd-themed tap list. Unfortunately they do not have The Simpsons game. One of the few beer bars Kate enjoys, as long as I keep handing her quarters.<a href="http://www.rhumportland.com/">Rhum Tiki Bar</a>- Our favorite place to get cocktails. Find the speakeasy style entrance, and you'll be awash in warm vibes (regardless of the temperature), strong rum drinks, and CRAB RANGOON DIP.<a href="http://www.thetopoftheeast.com/">Top of the East</a>- A hotel bar, but happens to have the most beautiful panoramic view of Portland you can find. If you're staying at the Westin, it's a must.

Kate & Andy

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