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About The Grove
Couples planning a Portland wedding will find The Grove among the Newport area's wedding venues. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Sunset Meadows, Morgan Hill 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.
Hotels near The Grove
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Newport, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Lovely's Motel
- Pittsfield Motor Inn
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book The Grove through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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
- 496 Stetson Rd, Newport, ME 04953, USA
- Where
- Newport · 97 miles northeast of central Portland
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Portland
- One of 169 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (207) 341-3639
- Website
- Visit site
From The Grove's website
“The Grove, a barn wedding venue offering rustic country wedding ceremonies and receptions as well as other private functions. Located in Newport, Maine.”thegrove.events
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Getting-ready suites, Tables and chairs included, Pet friendly
- Capacity
- Up to 200 guests
- Areas they mention
- Bath, Newport
Read from thegrove.events in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Grove before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
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