Plate
$195
Hotel Avg
$300
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
45km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in KennebunkportComplete guide for your wedding in Kennebunkport
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Kennebunkport, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. New England coastal charm, historic lighthouses, and lobster feasts. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9/10 in romanticism, Kennebunkport offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Kennebunkport has excellent leisure infrastructure (7/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Kennebunkport
Main advantages
- Unrivaled historic maritime charm, postcard-perfect lighthouses, and coastal sunsets.
- World-class seafood gastronomy, famous for fresh Maine lobsters.
- Excellent historic and intimate boutique hotels ideal for destination weddings.
Points to keep in mind
- Very short peak season (summer to early autumn) with high prices and tight availability.
- Ocean water temperature is always cold, preventing swimming activities.
The style in Kennebunkport
Dominant Style
Classic Nautical Coastal
Local Tradition
Traditional New England clambake wedding reception featuring fresh local lobster
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Kennebunkport
The Colony Hotel
Grand historic wooden hotel on a hill overlooking the Atlantic, a timeless classic for coastal weddings.
Hidden Pond Resort
A luxury forest retreat with chic cottages surrounded by pines and beautiful organic gardens.
Nonantum Resort
Located on the banks of the Kennebunk River, famous for traditional hospitality and nautical-style weddings.
Wedding traditions in United States
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Rehearsal Dinner
Informal dinner held the night before the wedding with close family and friends.
First Look
A private moment where the couple sees each other dressed up for the first time before the ceremony.
Legal requirements to marry in United States
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
County Clerk's Office
Minimum notice
3 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Apply for a marriage license at the local County Clerk's office.
- Submit passport, birth certificate, and affidavit of single status.
- Wait the mandatory waiting period (varies between 24 and 72 hours in some states).
- Solemnize the marriage with a certified officiant and register the certificate.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in United States- Certified translation of the birth certificate if not in English.
- Apostilled decree of previous divorce (if applicable).
- Valid passport with visa or ESTA.
How to get there from United States
Main airports
Rail
Amtrak
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · London · Paris · Frankfurt
Typical vendors in United States
What American couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Kennebunkport
Precio medio: ~280€/noche
Los mejores hoteles para invitados y novios. Compara precios en Booking, Expedia, Agoda y más en una sola búsqueda.
Comparamos precios en +100 webs de reservas
Vuelos a Kennebunkport
Encuentra los mejores vuelos comparando cientos de aerolineas y agencias. Alertas de precio incluidas para que reserves en el mejor momento.
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Que hacer en Kennebunkport
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to get married in Kennebunkport?
The average guest plate is around 180€. Planning an elegant wedding for 100 guests on the coast typically costs between 30,000€ and 55,000€.
What is the best month for a wedding in Kennebunkport?
September is undoubtedly the best month: autumn foliage begins to show, temperatures are mild, and tourist crowds decrease.
What legal requirements must foreigners fulfill to marry in Maine?
They must obtain a marriage license from the local Town Hall by presenting valid official photo identifications.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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