Village By The Sea - Wells Maine

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Coastal Maine Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions

Welcome to Village by the Sea - A Coastal Haven for Your Dream Wedding Nestled on 11 acres near the ocean in Wells, Maine, Village by the Sea is a charming wedding venue offering a perfect setting for your special day. The central location and remarkable surroundings make for a perfect day for our wedding couples. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through every step of the planning process, ensuring your wedding is a truly memorable experience. We are located 80 miles from Boston and 30 miles from Portland making us a central location to the beaches of Southern Maine. Versatile Event Spaces Village by the Sea offers a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces suitable for both intimate gatherings and large celebrations. From welcome receptions to rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions, we host all events encompassing your wedding journey. Additionally, we’re available for engagement parties and bridal showers. With 72 beautiful condos for guest accommodations, planning is made easy. Step into our outdoor venue adorned with a white pergola, surrounded by lush greenery and gardens, providing a picturesque backdrop for exchanging vows. Inside our ballroom, bask in customizable space enhanced by hanging bistro lights, ready to bring your vision to life. Comprehensive Services Committed to enhancing your experience, our dedicated staff at Village by the Sea is here for you. Our skilled Event Planner guides you through the organization process, offering direction to ensure you’re well-prepared for your big day. An experienced event coordinator is included to assist with day-of planning and execution. Our entire team manages the setup and cleanup, allowing our couples to fully enjoy their special day without worry. Elegant Setup and Culinary Excellence Village By the Sea provides essential items such as tables and chairs, along with embellishments like linens, China, and glassware. The in-house culinary team, known for their talent, caters to various dining styles, including buffets, plated meals, hors d'oeuvres, and food stations. Complemented by our team of experienced bartenders, we offer a selection of wine, beer and premium liquors. We are happy to assist you in customizing these options to best suit your preferences. Selecting Village by the Sea means choosing a personalized experience, supported by a committed team ready to assist you at every stage of your journey. Experience a coastal wedding that seamlessly combines natural beauty with joyful celebration. Register today to attend our Annual Wedding Showcase Sunday, February 4, 2024 10:00am - 2:00pm For more information email events@vbts.com or call our Sales Team at (800)444-8862 Click on link to Register Now https://vbts.com/wedding-expo/

Amenities & Details

Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet

Guest Capacity

Up to 200

Ceremony Types

Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff

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Ballroom, Garden, Hotel

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Village By The Sea - Wells Maine Reviews

Todd Wilson (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

We had our wedding at Village by the Sea in October and could not have picked a better venue. From start to finish, we had such an incredible experience. The setting was beautiful, the staff was fun to work with and made everything so easy in what could have been a stressful time. We felt comfortable and confident with all of our decisions and had so many compliments on our wedding and the venue itself. Jayme was such a great coordinator and really helped us with the whole process. We had a lot of questions and she answered them all without hesitation and quickly. Thank you so much for making our special day as perfect as could be! We will highly recommend!
Reviewed on 09-01-2024

Neil Senior (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

Just had my son's wedding at the Villages by the Sea in Wells, ME. The venue was fantastic! We had all activities on site, including Rehearsal, Welcome Reception, ceremony and wedding reception. Everything was perfect. The accommodations were great as well, with plenty of condo units to handle a large wedding. Above all, the team we worked with were amazing and made everything extra special. The bride and groom had the wedding the always wanted.
Reviewed on 04-10-2023

Miranda Vergauwen (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

My husband and I just got married on August 19th of 2023. I’m writing this review while on my honeymoon because I can’t wait to give this venue the best review. They were absolutely amazing from the very beginning stages of planning, the food, the ballroom, the ceremony space, and most importantly the staff. From the management down to the waitstaff I couldn’t compliment them enough. Most specifically Magda, Charlene, Jayme and Jill. They made our day so special and completely helped to execute our vision. There was no ask they couldn’t accommodate. Our guests are still complimenting and raving about our day. If you are looking for a venue where your wedding is treated as the most important event this would be the venue for you. Our wedding was perfect and I credit that all to village by the sea and the amazing staff they have.
Reviewed on 27-08-2023

Liv Knox (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
Village By The Sea was the perfect choice for our wedding reception! Everything from coordination to communication was seamless. The entire wedding weekend went smoothly and they went above and beyond to make sure we had everything just as we wanted it. Magda, Jayme, and Charlene were so incredibly helpful the whole time. Our friends and family can’t stop talking about how perfect it was, and Village By The Sea had a huge part in making this weekend so amazing for us. Thank you guys for the best time!!!
Reviewed on 12-09-2022

Jennifer Rancourt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-10-2021
Beautiful venue! Great ballroom set up!
Reviewed on 12-11-2021

Jordan Blanchard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2021
Village by the Sea was amazing! We were looking for a venue that was not right next to where we lived but still close to home, and something affordable - they fit the bill perfectly! There was a bit of communication issues through email when our original coordinator, Renee (who was absolutely stellar!!!!) no longer worked for them and we were kind of left in the dark for a couple weeks. The other coordinator there, Jayme, was amazing though and really did everything she could to help our day be great! We forgot our table numbers and she was able to whip the exact ones up and in color same day! The rehearsal was amazing as well. Jayme and the group were amazing to work with throughout the entire process and we wouldn’t change a thing!
Reviewed on 09-10-2021

Nicole Marraffa (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-06-2021
Jayme, was amazing. She went above and beyond for us every single step of the way. Our ceremony was flawless and our reception was amazing. Village by the sea is affordable and beautiful and Jayme really ties everything together so well!
Reviewed on 12-06-2021

Marlene Weirich (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2021
Jayme helped make our day amazing! She helped set up our decorations in the most beautiful way and accomodated all that we needed! The only tricky part was navigating the process as a whole, but Jayme definitely helped put everything together perfectly at the end!
Reviewed on 23-05-2021

Judith Miller (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-10-2019
Village By The Sea is an excellent place to have a wedding reception! My daughter and son-in-law had a beautiful Fall wedding at VBTS, and everyone had a wonderful time! Right from the beginning, a staff member is assigned as your wedding planner. Our planner, Jayme, was always very willing to meet with us, and responded to questions and comments quickly. She also listened to our ideas, and worked with us to make our plans a reality. Since she is an experienced planner, she offered us tips and suggestions to help us out. The ballroom had plenty of room, beautiful linens and lots of little extra details to pull everything together. The caterer used by the resort prepared a delicious meal on site, which was chosen from a varied menu. The grounds were expertly maintained, giving options for great indoor and outdoor photos. The location in Wells ME is also easy to get to, with plenty of parking available. If necessary, payment plans can be arranged. All in all, this place was wonderful! Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 31-01-2020

Katie Nordfors (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-11-2019
It bums me out to have to leave a less than 5 star review, but I want to be honest about my experiences. I absolutely love VBTS, it will forever be such a special, magical place to me, as we got married there. The site is beautiful, the ballroom was exactly what I wanted, the amenities that came with the packages were great and reasonable priced, and the location is great. There were just a few things that made the experience less than perfect. I will start out by saying we had an off season wedding in November. I don’t know if that subjects us to a less than perfect experience because of that? I wouldn’t imagine. First off, I felt my wedding coordinator was kind of rude. My initial meeting with her was fine, but when the weekend came it seemed like being there for the rehearsal was a burden to her. She was short with us and didn’t seem very caring. She helped our group figure out what we needed to do, but not in a happy way. We had to give push back to get the chair set up the way we wanted, as the venue seemed like wasn’t going to have enough people to change the room over from the ceremony to the reception. Not sure if they don’t staff fully for a smaller wedding (60 people) and/ or off season?The other thing was the heat, and this carried on all weekend. During the rehearsal it was absolutely freezing in the ballroom. Again, not sure if it was because it’s off season? The worst of it all was on the day of the wedding, in the bridal suite. We had a group of ladies there as well as a 7 month old and a 5 year old. It was absolutely freezing in there to the point where I, the bride, had to wear my jacket while I was getting my hair and make up done. We asked the front desk staff multiple times to help, and they did try, but it never warmed up. We read the thermostat at 52 degrees at one point.Same goes for the ballroom And hallway where the cocktail hour was Held. Many many guest complaints of cold temps all night. The last thing was that we were told in our final meeting that our hotel room would be cleaned while we were at the wedding, and it was not. Not a Huge deal, but kind of disappointing. Again, I love VBTS, as well as the general manager of the hotel; she was amazing. There were just a few things that were iffy. The location is gorgeous, the ballroom is beautiful, the prices are good, the food was delicious, and most of the staff I encountered was amazing. I would recommend booking if you have a spring or summer wedding. EDIT 11/20/2019- The General Manager of the hotel reached out to me personally to apologize for our experience and to make it right. I truly appreciate her taking the time to doing this. I do believe the things described in my review are minor and can be easily fixed by the hotel, now that they are aware. I would absolutely recommend VBTS for your wedding.
Reviewed on 16-11-2019

Eileen N (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2019
So happy we chose Village By The Sea for our wedding. Everyone was so helpful throughout the process, answering our frequent emails quickly and knowledgeably. The staff was really helpful in planning. The ceremony and reception were both beautiful and we hit no issues. The guest rooms/condos were also great, and really convenient for everyone staying out of town, and for us. The getting ready suite for the girls also made things so much easier. Definitely recommend this venue!!
Reviewed on 22-08-2019

Mara Johnnson (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-06-2019
We had a fantastic experience planning and working with VBTS - the staff is very responsive and attentive. I didn't really feel stressed or concerned. This really is the best value and the event space/lawn for the ceremony was perfect. I was concerned with it being close to the street, but didn't even notice (nor did our guests) when everything was in full swing; I didn't like how other guests were stopping and watching (my brother ended up asking people to move) and I thought this was covered in the contract but oh well. I was a little annoyed with our welcome bags not getting to our guests and we spent some $ on those! I also didn't get my uplighting until I asked for it which was annoying b/c that was also an extra cost. But the food was great, hot when it came out, the cake was awesome, the bar/drinks were also great, and we didn't feel rushed out when the end time came and were all very friendly. The bridal suite is also perfect, tons of space and you have it all day. Our guests LOVED the hotel rooms and almost everyone stayed for 2 nights, the location is also very convenient. We would def. recommend this as a wedding venue!
Reviewed on 28-06-2019

Cheri Whiting (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-08-2019
We decided to go with a different venue due to our size, however, I wanted to take the time to write a review for these ladies during the research phase of wedding planning. Out of all the venues we were looking at, they were so flexible for when to meet, and very accommodating. They were understanding of our situation and were eager to please without being pushy. They offered us first refusal and kept the communication going after our visit. From all our interactions, they seem like they'd be great to work with!
Reviewed on 03-02-2019

Hearher Legere (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-12-2018
I researched reception venues for two years prior to settling on Village by the Sea. Once I met with Gail I felt that this was the right venue for us. We booked the venue in December 2017 for our wedding in December of 2018. I really enjoyed working with Gail and felt that she really understood and supported what I wanted. She was very thorough and I could tell she had a great handle on how things should go. When my future husband and I went in to meet with her early fall she told us that she was leaving Village by the Sea and that she sat down with us that day only because the other girls taking over never settled on who was going to meet with us. That was when things started to go downhill. We had our final meeting with the director of sales and the event coordinator in November and went through everything. I thought we had everything settled so I was very surprised when things were wrong on our wedding day. We stayed over the night before and started to get ready In the bridal suite at 8:00 the morning of our wedding. There was no one there to help us with questions as the coordinator didn’t arrive until after noon for a 4:30 wedding. We were trying to get dressed in the bridal suite which was 62 degrees. As the day progressed I went into the ballroom and noticed the tables were set up incorrectly and asked that they fix them. I was told that they would be corrected before the reception, however that never happened and the best man and part of my bridal party ended up in the furthest corner away from the sweetheart table. Finally, every single meal was wrong. We chose guest choice and spent hours collecting everyone’s meal choice and putting it on the table cards only to be served dual entree. On top of that six of our twelve tables were served raw chicken and only one table got their meals recooked. We were given a small compensation for this but no explanation as to why everyone was served the wrong meal to begin with. I wanted to love this venue but ultimately was very disappointed. I think Gail was the glue that held everything together and when she left the service suffered.
Reviewed on 14-01-2019

Carol Bruell (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
We could not have been more pleased with this venue for our daughter's wedding. The entire staff worked tirelessly to ensure that the day went perfectly. Gail was with us from the moment we arrived for the rehearsal on Friday evening until late Saturday night when the last guests had departed. It was obvious that Village by the Sea is experienced with weddings. They anticipated our every need. The whole evening went like clock work . Most importantly, we ALL had a great time. The pergola is enchanting for exchanging vows; the gardens and lawn were stunning and well groomed for the event. The bridal suite was large and we had the use of a few rooms in which to spread out while hair and make up was completed. Having accommodations on site was a plus. The guests really enjoyed the large suites, complete with full size kitchens, and stunning views off their balconies. It was nice to know that the guests only had to walk a few steps to get \"home\" after the party was over. The location in Wells Maine is perfect. We had only a short ride to the ocean for a magnificent backdrop for photos of the bridal party. Many guests enjoyed the nearby nature parks, golf courses, and eateries nearby. All -in -all we highly recommend this venue for any couple looking for a warm friendly staff, an experienced wedding planner and a perfect coastal wedding.
Reviewed on 02-10-2018

Andi Hamilton (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2018
I highly recommend Village by the Sea in Wells, Maine as the perfect wedding venue! We held our son's recent summer wedding there and couldn't have been happier with our choice.Our coordinator, Gail and her entire staff, were a pleasure to work with from the early planning stages to the day itself. Gail was always available and willing to answer my many questions, and her advice and suggestions were always spot on!Village by the Sea's outside grounds are a beautiful, peaceful setting for the ceremony and cocktail hour. The banquet room, even though large, was set up in a warm, intimate way to accommodate our small buffet reception. The food was wonderful and the entire staff provided excellent, efficient service.Another great plus was the block of rooms Village by the Sea held for our out of town guests.It was a great experience from beginning to end!
Reviewed on 06-09-2018

MELANIE GORE (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-08-2018
My Wedding at the Village by the sea was Awesome ! My Husband and I fell in love with how spacious and romantic the ballroom is also we wanted a ceremony onsite which they offer in their beautiful garden . The packages are very flexible with your budget and include so much compared to other venues .Being in the hospitality industry myself I was so Impressed by how organized and on top of everything the staff was .Gail is Awesome I felt like everything was taking care of the whole time gorgeous bridal suit as well to get ready in . Can't wait go back and celebrate our anniversary there thank you VBTS Staff .
Reviewed on 10-08-2018

a member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating

Gail and the team at VBTS did an AMAZING job with our wedding last weekend. I am still in awe of how she kept her cool despite many stressful factors, including crazy weather and a couple who were insistent about an outdoor ceremony, a ridiculously large wedding party to wrangle and keep in order, missing flowers, a car alarm that would NOT stop going off, and various other things to keep us on our toes. We also wanted a very allergy/vegetarian-friendly menu and the chef was so accommodating to us. I was worried our guests would be grumpy about our menu choices, but they seemed to really enjoy the food!! We cannot speak highly enough of our experience with this venue. We had a beautiful weekend with family and friends, and it was truly incredible. I am so thankful to this lovely staff who are all just such wonderful (and significantly more organized than me) people. Village by the Sea has such a special place in our hearts now! Thank you for all your hard work in making such a memorable and special weekend for us! If you are looking for a terrific venue with a great staff, look no further! With much love and appreciation, Jenny and David.
Reviewed on 02-08-2018

Abbi Suresh (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-06-2018
The staff at Village by the Sea went above and beyond with all the prep and planning and day of events! They helped make our wedding day an extraordinary experience! Thank you so much!
Reviewed on 02-07-2018

Vanessa Handley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-01-2019
Vbts did a phenomenal job with my November 18th wedding! The guests LOVED the food, decor and atmosphere. Vbts made planning so easy, and my reception was PERFECT! They are very client-orientated and have proven they care about all the details of your wedding. We have gotten many compliments on our reception!
Reviewed on 24-11-2017

Jackie feeley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
We just had our rehearsal dinner, wedding and a post nuptial brunch at Village By The Sea, and from day 1, our experience with the sales and events team of Gail, Jaimie and April was 100% positive, helpful and fantastic. These ladies bent over backwards to help us, our wedding party and our guests have a great experience. Every single one of our guests that stayed in a room at VBTS complimented us on how much they enjoyed the rooms, the view and the fantastic party that we had in the Maine Ballroom. We looked at a lot of venues in our home state of Massachusetts to get married and it was a very happy accident when someone mentioned this fantastic place to us, while visiting my father in law in Wells, that we whipped out our phone and came in for a visit. VBTS was the only venue where my husband and I walked out after viewing that we turned to each other and instantly knew where our wedding would be held. Gail specifically was absolutely amazing and has the patience of a saint. This woman worked all three events and was with me every step of the way the day of the wedding. I don't know when she sleeps. She even took drink orders and had appetizers passed while the wedding party was taking formal pictures. The service, attention to detail, value and genuine kind friendly people are second to none, and certainly more than we ever observed from staff at other venues. We can't wait to come back and visit on our anniversary.
Reviewed on 16-10-2017

Lori O'Neil (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-12-2018
We saw an ad for a bridal show located at VBTS Feb 2016. It was so much fun and we had the opportunity to speak with the planners there. We knew immediately we wanted to get married.! The Venue is beautiful and welcoming. We loved the layout and the Rooms our guest would be staying in. We picked a date Sept 2017 and worked over a year with planning the guests ,picking the food , cake , music and attire. Gayle, April Jayme and Jill are wonderful! We are so happy that we had the best food music and guest! We ate laughed, danced til late. We will recommend this well organized, kind, professional venue to everyone. We had 14 rooms reserved and our family and friends that stayed enjoyed! Thank you all so much for being so kind. We will see you on our Anniversary!
Reviewed on 11-10-2017

Caroline Tierney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
Where do I even begin...my fiancé and I fell in love with Village by the Sea when we went to look at it. Despite how beautiful the venue is, thing that really sold us were the guest rooms. Each room has its own kitchen, living room, two full bathrooms and beautiful deck overlooking the water. They are absolutely amazing and very spacious, which made getting ready with my bridesmaids very easy. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception and morning after brunch at Village by the Sea and everything went great! They put in a new pergola outside for the ceremony and it is stunning! The entire staff is so friendly and helpful, especially Jayme--she was our go to with our wedding planning and during our wedding weekend and she was so amazing! We can't wait to go back up and stay there for our 1st anniversary! Definitely book Village by the Sea!!
Reviewed on 14-09-2017

Sary Pheng (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2016
We had our wedding here Labor Day weekend and could not have asked for a more perfect Day! We chose this venue because everything was all in one location and the beach was nearby for some wonderful photos. Our guests loved the passed hor devours (we had mango chicken, steak skewers & meatballs) and were very impressed with our buffet dinner of prime rib and chicken saltimbocca so I highly recommend it over a plated dinner. The cake was made by \"let them eat Cake\" and turned out beautifully and was part of the package. Overall if you are looking for a beautiful venue without breaking the bank this is it!
Reviewed on 03-10-2016

Nicole Trussell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-10-2015
Jill and April are amazing, this is the first and only venue we looked at. Our rooms were perfect since everyone was at least an hour away from home. The ballroom looked beautiful and the wait staff was top notch. My husband and I were married on 10/24, we had our ceremony in a church because we were worried about the weather. I really wanted pictures outside in the gazebo but was not sure if we would have enough light. Jill and April kept the gazebo lights on and hung flowers inside so we could get those pictures. I did not have to worry about a thing, Jill and April were on top of everything. We look forward to going back on our anniversary.
Reviewed on 06-01-2016

Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-08-2015
It's been three months since our wedding. We are still amazed at how well we were treated at VBTS. Jill and April were wonderful to work with. The accommodations were top notch for us and our wedding guests. The ceremony was everything we had hoped for and the reception was top notch. We highly recommend Village By The Sea!!!
Reviewed on 23-11-2015

Mallory Dunphy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-09-2015
The wedding coordinators, Jill and April, and the rest of the staff, truly made our day special. I can't think you all enough!\r\rStarting from day 1, when we visited Village by the Sea for the first time, we fell in love with this venue. Not only were the people helpful and gracious, the ballroom, ceremony site, and condominium suites also exceeded our expectations.\r\rWe visited 5 other venues prior to VBTS and they simply didn't compare when we were reviewing atmosphere, convenience and price!\r\r17 days later and we are still getting calls, emails, and texts from our guests, who can't stop raving about what a great time they had. We know the day would have been special regardless, but Village by the Sea really went above and beyond and helped us create the magical day we'd been dreaming about.\r\rThank you to all who played a role in making our wedding day the best day of our lives together (so far)! We will most definitely be returning for future overnight adventures!\r\rRegards,\rRyan and Mallory Dunphy
Reviewed on 13-10-2015

michelle Member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2015
Village by the Sea (VBTS) was the first and only venue we looked at. As soon as we saw it we knew it was perfect! Not only was the venue great, but the planners, Jill and April were so easy to work with. They were both incredibly responsive to questions and helpful in making decisions. VBTS offers different packages that include 5 hours with the hall, apps, entrees and even the cake [Cake is provided by Let Them Eat Cake, I wrote a separate review]. We chose the Pearl package, not only was the food delicious but it was also more affordable than other places we had looked at online. The entire reception timeline was planned out perfectly from the introductions to the last call. It was the best night of my life and I am so thankful to Jill and April for helping make sure everything went smoothly. I hope you consider VBTS when looking to plan a wedding in Southern Maine.
Reviewed on 11-09-2015

Stephanie d'Orsay (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-07-2014
We wanted a nice venue that wouldn't break the bank. I had looked at several places in Southern Maine, but was having a lot of issues with price at most of the coastal venues. Village By The Sea fit into our budget pretty comfortably, and we were very happy with it! The rooms for guests were amazing -- everyone raved about the accommodations. \r\rThe food (food, champagne toast, cake, and cocktail hour snacks were included in the venue price) was very good -- actually much better on the wedding day than it was at our tasting! The cake -- included in the price but made by Let Them Eat Cake was absolutely amazing. I would eat that cake every day of my life if I could -- and it was beautifully made! \r\rJill and April were extremely helpful in the months leading up to the wedding, working with me for decorating and other options. I must have contacted them no less than 5000 times with questions and ideas, and they were always gracious and helpful! They brought my vision to life with the decorations, and I was so happy to see the banquet hall on the day of -- it was exactly what I had envisioned, and it was perfect. They did the ceiling decorations that I had made, and then we did the rest of the decorating ourselves when we got there the day before -- they were very helpful throughout this entire process. \r\rOn the weekend of the wedding, April and Jill were both around throughout the entire rehearsal and wedding, and they both helped in any way they could! Service was great and helped to make my day as the bride as easy as pie. The area for the bride and bridal party to get ready is very nice as well. \r\rThe area for the outdoor ceremony concerned me at first, because it IS very close to the road. They did a lot of landscaping this year though, and are doing more for next summer, and it really looks gorgeous at this point. Even with the close proximity to the road, believe me when I told you that during the ceremony, you could not hear traffic at all, nor was the road distracting. Many people, including myself, forgot it was even there! \r\rI highly recommend Village By The Sea if you are looking for a wedding on a bit of a budget, but still want that beachy feel of Southern Coastal Maine.
Reviewed on 17-12-2014

Shannon Gilpatrick (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-09-2014
I first decided to look at Village by the Sea as our reception location because my best friend had her reception there several years ago, and they were fantastic. I must say, the service was still fantastic! I compared the pricing at Village by the Sea to other venues and options (ie. having a \"backyard style\") and their pricing was the best bang for your buck. The package we had included all of the food, the champagne toast, the cake, and two free nights for the bride and groom. The hotel manager and even coordinator were great to work with, and they assigned us our very own person for the day, who took care of our every need and want (often before we even had to ask).\r They also offer guest accommodations at a discounted rate, which was super helpful for our friends and family. I would definitely recommend Village by the Sea to other couples!
Reviewed on 23-09-2014

Jen Johnson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2012
Huge rooms, great location, beautiful views of the ocean.
Reviewed on 07-10-2012

leanne Schweitzer (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-05-2012
My day was perfect! We had a lot of out of town guests so it was great that they all could stay right there after the reception! Jennifer was a great day of coordinator as well!!
Reviewed on 04-06-2012

Meredith Parker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2011
Village by the Sea was the perfect place for our wedding. They have an on-site coordinator who did so much work for us, and made our big day go off without a hitch. The venue was beautiful, we got a beautiful wedding suite for the weekend, and our guests had a great time. Amazing food, helpful and professional staff, A+ overall.
Reviewed on 11-09-2011

Jennifer Landry (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-07-2011
Jennifer at Village by the Sea was very accommodating to all of our requests. We were very particular about organization, so we ended up making our own spreadsheet pre-wedding to keep track of everything we had talked about with Jennifer, which was very helpful in the end. She did a wonderful job the night of the wedding making sure everything was on track and beautiful! Great bang for your buck, and our guests LOVED the accommodations in the hotel rooms.
Reviewed on 16-08-2011

Megan Boucher (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-07-2011
Jennifer was our wedding coordinator at Village By The Sea. What an amazing job she did!! I heard through the grapevine that she even ran out to McDonald's for one of the quest's because their little one didnt care for the food. She also let us do a last minute meal switch for my brother.....We cannot thank you enough for everything you did to make our wedding day a dream come true! The venue was breathtaking and the day flowed perfectly all thanks to you! Thank you so much Jennifer! OH! And the picture's are coming soon!!\r\rMichael and Megan
Reviewed on 03-08-2011

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Contact Info for Village By The Sea - Wells Maine

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Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/vbtsme
X (Twitter)	villagebythesea
Pinterest	Village By The Sea - Wells Maine
Instagram	villagebytheseawells
Website	www.vbts.com
Phone	(207) 646-1100
Address	1373 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090
Email	jill@vbts.com

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Meet the Village By The Sea - Wells Maine Team

Our Fabulous Wedding Team - Jayme, Jill and Charlene Village By The Sea - Wells Maine Coordinator

Our Fabulous Wedding Team - Jayme, Jill and Charlene (Coordinator)

Jayme, Jill and Charlene are your amazing team of Wedding Coordinators at Village by The Seas … We are here, as your team, on site to assure you the best event! We bring over 20 years of event and menu planning to our sensational venue and we look forward to assisting you in creating your dream day! One of us will be assigned as your special wedding consultant and we will guide you every step of the way to be sure that every detail is taken care of! The beauty of our team is you know one of us is here for you always. Please call us today to plan the perfect day!

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