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About R.L. Sisson Events
R.L. Sisson Events brings venue services to weddings across Portland and the Maine Coast, working from Mt Desert. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Causeway Club, Hulls Cove School House. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
Hotels near R.L. Sisson Events
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Mt Desert, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- The Birches Bed & Breakfast and Cottages
- Asticou Hotel
- Cafe Drydock and Inn
- Penury Hall Bed & Breakfast
- Bar Harbor Regency
- Megquier House
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Portland
How much do wedding venues cost in Portland?
Venue pricing in Portland spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Portland?
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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
- 18 Oak Hill Rd, Mt Desert, ME 04660, USA
- Where
- Mt Desert · 107 miles northeast of central Portland
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Portland
- One of 169 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (401) 935-6704
- Website
- Visit site
From R.L. Sisson Events's website
“R.L. Sisson Events offers elevated Maine wedding planning and design, blending heartfelt service, refined style, and seamless, thoughtful execution.”rlsissonevents.com
Read from rlsissonevents.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with R.L. Sisson Events before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Mt Desert
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 8 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 2 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Trenton
Distances are straight-line from R.L. Sisson Events; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Portland.
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