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About The Kave
The Kave is a live wedding band serving couples across the Portland area from Bucksport. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Penobscot Bay Estate and The Vine. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Wedding venues near The Kave
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Penobscot Bay Estate | 4.1 mi |
| The Vine | 4.4 mi |
| 1812 Pierce House | 4.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Kave to each venue listed on Lazo.
Portland weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° | 16° | 22% | 3:44 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Feb | 35° | 17° | 24% | 4:31 PM | 5:11 PM |
| Mar | 42° | 26° | 23% | 6:09 PM | 6:47 PM |
| Apr | 54° | 35° | 23% | 6:46 PM | 7:24 PM |
| May | 64° | 46° | 23% | 7:18 PM | 7:59 PM |
| Jun | 74° | 55° | 23% | 7:40 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Jul | 80° | 61° | 22% | 7:37 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Aug | 79° | 60° | 17% | 7:05 PM | 7:44 PM |
| Sep | 71° | 52° | 18% | 6:13 PM | 6:51 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 41° | 22% | 5:18 PM | 5:57 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 32° | 23% | 3:32 PM | 4:15 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 22° | 25% | 3:17 PM | 4:04 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Portland International Jetport (2.3 mi from Portland). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Portland.
Getting to Portland
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PWM Portland International Jetport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| PSM Portsmouth International Airport at Pease | 49 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| AUG Augusta State Airport | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 98 mi | 2 hr |
| Providence | 140 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 190 mi | 4 hr |
| New York City | 277 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Portland; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 175 Silver Lake Rd, Bucksport, ME 04416, USA
- Where
- Bucksport · 97 miles northeast of central Portland
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands
- In Portland
- One of 30 live wedding bands we list
Around Bucksport
- Nearest venue
- Penobscot Bay Estate, 4.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 7 wedding venues
- Guest hotels
- 1 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Winterport
Distances are straight-line from The Kave; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Portland.
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