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About The Downtown Social
Based in Portland, The Downtown Social works with couples planning weddings throughout Portland and the Maine Coast. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Thomas Delano House, O'Maine Studios. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding caterer in Portland
How much does wedding catering cost in Portland?
Catering in Portland typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
How does Lazo rank wedding caterers in Portland?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near The Downtown Social
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Thomas Delano House | 0.1 mi |
| O'Maine Studios | 0.2 mi |
| One Longfellow Square | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Downtown Social 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
- 128 Free St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
- Where
- Portland · central Portland
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers · Wedding Caterers
- In Portland
- One of 117 wedding caterers we list · 14 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (207) 415-8063
- Website
- Visit site
From The Downtown Social's website
- Services they list
- Buffets, Bar service, Rehearsal dinners
- Experience
- 20+ years
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Around Portland
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 14 within 3 mi, 26 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 41 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- South Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth
Distances are straight-line from The Downtown Social; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Portland.
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