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About Ballast
Based in Portland, Ballast works with couples planning weddings throughout Portland and the Maine Coast. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Portland Masonic Temple, Grace Wedding Venue & Event Center. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Portland
How much does a wedding planner cost in Portland?
Day-of coordination in Portland commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners 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 Ballast
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Portland Masonic Temple | 0.3 mi |
| Grace Wedding Venue & Event Center | 0.3 mi |
| Portland Ocean Gateway | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Ballast 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
- 345 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
- Where
- Portland · central Portland
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Portland
- One of 59 wedding planners we list · 17 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (207) 766-2500
- Website
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From Ballast's website
“A historic event space in Portland Maine for your corporate meetings, micro-weddings, small weddings, holiday parties and more.”ballastevents.com
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Around Portland
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 17 within 3 mi, 26 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 38 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- South Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth
Distances are straight-line from Ballast; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Portland.
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