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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.
Hotels near The Downtown Social
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Portland, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Holiday Inn Portland By The Bay
- The Westin Portland Harborview
- Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront
- Canopy Portland Waterfront
- Portland Harbor Hotel
- The Danforth
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?
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.
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 Venues · Wedding Caterers
- In Portland
- One of 169 wedding venues we list · 14 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (207) 415-8063
- Website
- Visit site
From The Downtown Social's website
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Bar service
- Experience
- 20+ years
Read from thedowntownsocial.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Downtown Social before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
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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