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About Village by the Sea
Couples planning a Portland wedding will find Village by the Sea among the Wells area's wedding venues. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Wells Reserve at Laudholm, Johnson Hall Museum. 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 Village by the Sea
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Wells, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Holiday Inn Express
- The Atlantic Oceanfront Hotel
- Hampton Inn & Suites
- Footbridge North Hotel
- Bellevue By the Sea
- Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Village by the Sea 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
- 1373 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090, USA
- Where
- Wells · 29 miles southwest of central Portland
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Portland
- One of 169 wedding venues we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (207) 646-1100
- Website
- Visit site
From Village by the Sea's website
“One- and two-bedroom suites in Wells, Maine, with full kitchens, pools and 11 acres near Ogunquit and Kennebunkport.”vbts.com
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Outdoor ceremony, Getting-ready suites, On-site lodging, Rain plan, Destination weddings
- Capacity
- Up to 200 guests
Read from vbts.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Village by the Sea before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Wells
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 8 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 19 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Kennebunk, Ogunquit, Kennebunkport
Distances are straight-line from Village by the Sea; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Portland.
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