Grace Weddings & Events

a distance seemed daunting at first. But from the minute my daughter first saw Grace and we met Kate, we both knew it was exactly the right place for the ceremony and reception. Kate was responsive, collaborative, helpful and spot-on in all her suggestions (including for things we didn’t even know to ask like renting parking meters from the city to clear space in front of the venue). Kate’s expertise and thoughtfulness really helped to make the whole day magical. It was seamless having both the ceremony and reception in one location – each space has a different ambiance, which was wonderful. Coming from the intimate and warm white light of the ceremony and entering the reception with its grand cathedral ceiling, dramatic stained glass, stunning bar and balcony seating, made it feel as if we had in fact traveled to another location (but without the logistical fuss and bother). The side rooms for the bridal party to get ready in and the multiple additional bathrooms available on the lower floor and in the vestibule offered the functionality we needed to make everyone comfortable and the day flow beautifully. Our guests raved about how gorgeous and singular Grace is, it truly is like no other venue in Portland. We just can’t recommend Grace highly enough, in every way!

great party and a unique and stunning central bar, with excellent service and managed by the ever professional and warm Meghan. Meghan is a terrific partner in thinking about planning a wedding, and how to use the space best to maximize guests' fun. We have had DJs at both weddings, and the main floor easily transitions into a dance space. The evening lighting inside feels very romantic, and it's an easy space to dress up the way you want with table decorations. Guests, especially those from out of town, really seem to be taken with the beautiful architecture and design inside Grace. Folks who have been there before say they are very glad to be inside the space again, and have fond memories of attending other events or having dinner at the former restaurant. The lower floor can easily be transformed into a pretty secular setting for the ceremony, with flowers and other decorations, and it's great to have everyone in one venue for the entire wedding. There is no other space like it anywhere near Portland. It's so close to the nightlife in Portland, that it is easy for people who want to continue partying after the reception to find a place within walking distance. I can't say enough good things about our experiences with Grace.

es). Nearly every guest we had commented how much they loved the venue and how unique and amazing it was! Every food we had was incredible. I was wary of not tasting anything at the restaurant beforehand, but everything was delicious and the service was perfect! The best part of holding your wedding at Grace is having Meghan as your event coordinator. We booked our wedding two years in advance, and Meghan answered every question I had no matter how big or small for two years. On the days of and before the wedding, Meghan executed everything I wanted, even at a moment's notice. Like when I forgot to tell her I wanted a sweetheart table until we were about to begin the ceremony, or when I wanted the cake table moved after it was already stacked with donuts! Meghan made everything run smoothly so i really got to enjoy the party! I can't wait to go back to Portland to have dinner at Grace on our first anniversary to relive the best day ever!

had all of our questions answered and everyone was so helpful. Recommended for sure!! What a dream!

since our wedding day. This was my dream venue so there's not enough words for me to describe how in love I am with Grace. Meghan Buck, the event coordinator is a real professional. She is very knowledgeable & super helpful, she's a dream for any bride like me who didn't have a clue about planning a wedding. She is a real asset and will make everything about your day perfect. Get married at Grace, it'll be the best day of your life!

od and drink service was perfect, and so many people complimented the food from cocktail hour and from the plated dinner. The best part of having our wedding at Grace was working with Meghan. Meghan was the ideal event manager for our wedding day. She was always prompt and thorough when I had questions leading up to the day. She was very organized on the day of and helped us set up the details around the space to make the venue really stand out. Meghan was the ultimate professional and also was able to soothe any last minute concerns of mine and really helped the event flow smoothly – I couldn’t imagine the day without her!

oom with seamless effort. We would recommend Grace above all venues for your special day, family function, Holiday parties, ect. The food was INCREDIBLE, the service professional and the space gorgeous! Grace is a total win!!

was planning from far away and couldn't be there. It was perfect! Highly recommend Grace!!!

y continue to rave about the beauty of the space ("what a unique venue!"), the excellence of the food ("best food I've ever had at a wedding - no contest"), and the quality of the service ("the wait staff was superb"). We had a couple of moving parts to our wedding weekend, and Meghan and her team at Grace really made it all possible. Despite the fact that we planned the wedding from 1000 miles away, Meghan's organization, prompt replies, and expertise left me with no doubt that she would pull together our disparate ideas and hopes and transform them into a beautiful wedding reception. We couldn't have been happier with our experience- -both the planning process and the big day-- and we remain extremely grateful to Meghan and the team at Grace for their pivotal role they played in our wedding celebration.

truly, I cannot think of any better sets of words or phrases that could encapsulate my experience with Grace in Portland, Maine. First of all, the venue itself is breathtaking; every single one of our guests was in awe and couldn't stop staring at the stained glass and architecture. Even with minimal decorations, the venue is stunning in its simple elegance. It was also a blessing to have had the ability to have both our ceremony and our reception in the same space... with a cocktail hour sandwiched in between. I didn't have to worry A SINGLE BIT about the quality of service, food, or drink because Grace does it all and does it to perfection. I literally have had people text me every day since the wedding telling me it was the best (insert food/cocktail) here that they have ever eaten... and I know it's true because during the planning process, I tried to eat here each time I visited Portland. (Also I saw that there were 39 Holier Than Thou cocktails ordered... and that's only ONE of their signature drinks!!!) I would be remiss to review Grace without also reviewing the most amazing, creative, levelheaded, and professional events coordinator I think I will ever meet in my life: Meghan Buck. She was a true godsend, and she made sure everything leading up to the event was perfect, that we actually ate our food at the wedding, and that people were safe throughout the evening. There's nothing more to say except that Grace, Meghan, and her team gave me a true fairy tale wedding that was pleasing, refined, and DELICIOUS... and I am truly grateful and thankful, and wish only the best of abundant blessings to everyone involved in making our special evening come to life. Thank you!!!

Meghan was a breeze to work with. Always on top of emails and eager to answer any little question thrown her way. I can't say enough about her. Top notch!

I never felt like I was bothering her with any of my numerous questions and she always had an answer to every question I asked. She was on top of everything and has a lot of experience working with weddings there so she knows what works and what doesn't. I never once stressed about anything working out the day of because I knew she had it covered. As for the venue, it's absolutely beautiful. We rented out the restaurant for the night and had our ceremony downstairs and reception upstairs in the restaurant. Both spaces are great. When we were thinking about what we wanted for our wedding, we knew we didn't want boring or bland food. When we saw the menu offerings at Grace, we knew right away that this was exactly what we were thinking. The food was exceptional and the service was great too. And coming from Boston where a wedding like this would have been double the price we spent, we felt the pricing was very reasonable too. If you're looking for a wedding venue that will wow your guests and keep them talking about how great the food was, Grace should be your choice.

twist on a church for a less traditional ceremony. The downstairs is cozy and in fact I had a number of people comment that they loved the chance to be in both spaces as the upstairs is such a wow factor, but the downstairs allowed for more intimacy (we had 100 guests). The food is fantastic - many people went out of their way to compliment us (well, grace!) on the food. In fact, people complimented us left and right for the wedding, from food to venue to how smoothly everything went. For what you get, we found Grace to be INCREDIBLY reasonable cost wise. They don't nickel and dime you on things like bringing your own cakes (we brought our own pies and they even graciously set everything up in a wonderful display), set up, etc... And to top everything off, Meghan, the on-site coordinator, is AMAZING. She was responsive and helpful and was great about being flexible while also telling us what really worked in the space, so we didn't have to reinvent the wheel or get overwhelmed in decisions. I had heard from many, many friends who had been married to make sure to get a day of coordinator, but every time I'd check to see if we'd be responsible for something, Meghan would just say, we'll take care of it. Set up, take down, working with a vendor on where to put the photo booth or the dj etc... - they did it all. I kept pushing her as I figured there was some "gotcha" and Meghan's response was that her goal was to eliminate the need for that. I will say, since you aren't coordinating rentals, bartenders or caterers, it certainly minimizes things anyway but she and everyone at Grace went so above and beyond. I had wondered whether having the restaurant open upstairs during our reception would have any impact on us, but no one even noticed and we certainly danced it up as I have at other weddings without ever having concerns over noise or anything. Also a benefit is that it's right in the Old Port and close to hotels - so everyone in from out of town can enjoy Portland and not stress about transportation. We would pick Grace again if we had it to do over again without hesitation and would recommend to anyone!

ve, detail-oriented. kind and patient. She made us feel at ease providing support throughout the process and it was great having her there on the actual day - literally running around the whole night making sure everything was running smoothly. As a venue, Grace is hard to beat - we fell in love with it at first sight. It is naturally beautiful and required very little additional decor; and needless to say the food was wonderful. Additionally, the venue was very affordable. If you're thinking about Grace for your wedding or an event, don't hesitate.

was also amazing. As soon as we met her, I knew she was the person I wanted in charge of the details on my wedding day. Whenever she said, don't worry about xyz, we will take care of it, I knew I could trust her. We did our ceremony and reception at Grace and Megan and her team did an amazing job of making sure our wedding was perfect. I highly recommend Grace!

s the food—and Grace never disappoints in that category. In addition to having a creative and talented chef, Grace is also architecturally stunning: This pre-Civil War church was carefully converted into a restaurant that maintains the original stained glass and wood beams. Not only did Meghan expertly orchestrate our reception in the main Sanctuary space, but she also worked with us at the very last minute to move our ceremony from an outdoor location to the Great Room inside Grace. We cannot overstate how critical Meghan’s attention to detail and personal touch was to making our wedding day possible.

, since the bride and groom are not into DYI and really just wanted a great venue with an excellent beer menu. Grace knocked it out of the park. The events coordinator - Megan - is unbelievably helpful and encouraging, knowledgeable and warm. I loved her direct style - clear answers to all questions along with a flexible approach. We had met with many other wedding venue companies, and their people, and Megan was far and away the best - this was our first wedding and she shared her experiences and advice, without being overbearing or opinionated. We had many unsolicited compliments from our guests on the food, drinks, service, and atmosphere, and the groomsmen said it was the best wedding they have ever attended (and since they are age 34 or so, they have been to a lot of weddings). But the real star was Megan, for us, who just made the whole thing so easy and straightforward. I can't say enough good things about Grace. We had a couple of medical issues with guests at the reception and the folks at Grace were on top of them immediately, attentive and concerned without being the least bit dramatic. We had the ceremony downstairs (Sunday wedding) due to the weather, and it was lovely. We did very little decorating, because the place is quite beautiful on its own. For the guests, this was so easy - they just walked upstairs to the fantastic bar and lounge area for a cocktail hour before dinner. Our vendors all said they love working with Grace - the photographer, the harpist, the DJ. Really - if you want a turnkey wedding venue, this is the one. A+

ancing my decorations by adding candles, etc. to make things look nice. If you do the wedding downstairs you pay very little for the venue, a great deal.

every penny.

e been as great as it was. I did not have alot of ideas but he took my ideas and told me what would work best. He has years of experience doing this and made everything run smoothly. The food is also amazing, we had many people tell us that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. We booked the ballroom which is downstairs and it was beautiful. If you are considering having your wedding or reception here, you should!

e are professional and friendly and made us feel really special. My grandmother said that she never even saw a dirty napkin-- because they were so attentive. We didn't have to worry about a thing! As if the breathtaking beauty of the space and the professional service weren't enough, Grace really delivers on food and drinks, too. My uncle is a chef and a huge foodie and he said that we provided the best food he's ever had at a wedding! We highly recommend Grace for a beautiful, elegant, delicious, unforgettable event.

rvice! Our guests gushed over the incredible atmosphere and the divine food. What an amazing place to hold a function!

redibly easy-going, but so organized! My mother and I had a BLAST working with him for the last nine months on the menu, agenda for the reception, creative vision, etc. This venue speaks for itself- just look at the place! We only had to work with a florist to make the room look just the way I wanted it! Other venues wanted close to 5k for linen, chairs and vases- all I can say is that was not the problem at all for Grace. In addition to the day going so smooth, I can't tell you how many calls, emails and texts I have received from guests that loved the food and the service! For the passed appetizers, I keep hearing about the duck tacos (trust me, they are amazing!) and the cheese fondue. The Lobster Stew was a huge hit. I didn't hear one person complain about anything! When you match up such great service with an amazing room and top-notch food you have a winner. Trust me, I'm from Maine originally and Grace was a blessing (no pun intended) after speaking with other stuffy venues. This place is perfect for a wedding reception! The pictures you can take inside the venue are amazing and our photographer got some great shots from the balcony. You really can't go wrong with Grace!