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A Barn

152 Waterhouse Rd, Dayton, ME 04005, USA · Southern Maine Coast 4.8 · 69 Google reviews Visit their website
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Photographs from their Google business profile, by Haley Baston and others.

Planning perspective

What to consider before reaching out

A strong first conversation is about fit, not just availability. Share your date, approximate guest count, location, and the feeling you want the day to have. Ask what is included, what typically changes the final quote, and what decisions need to be made earliest.

For a venue partner, confirm how communication works, who will be present on the day, and how the team handles changes. Pricing was not included in the supplied research, so request a current, itemized proposal directly from the business.

In their clients’ words

What people say on Google

Haley Baston

5 months ago

5.0
Robin and Mark at A Barn ensured we could have our dream wedding. They left no stone unturned to accommodate our personal preferences. Everything felt truly customized and perfect! I highly recommend considering this venue for your special day. Robin made us feel like family and was very laid back and easy to work with. I knew we were in good hands from the moment I met them. The team made the whole process smooth. The rustic barn fit our imagination of our “barn wedding” perfectly. 10/10 rating from us :)

Amanda Kelly

8 months ago

5.0
We had our wedding at A Barn in June of 2025. The forecast for our day wasn’t the best and we had to wait out some rain, but Robin and Mark did their best to give me the day of my dreams. Just as we were about to call it and switch to having the ceremony inside, the rain stopped! They worked quickly to pivot and I was able to have the moment I wanted, walking down the beautiful lawn to my future husband. They took such great care of us from start to finish and provided us with the best recommendations for vendors. We absolutely loved our caterer, bar service, and DJ, whom were on their list of preferred vendors. For a little extra money they packed up all of our decorations as well which all...

Deanna & Daniel

a year ago

5.0
A Barn could not have exceeded our expectations more. This enchanting venue tucked away in the woods of Maine allowed us to create a truly storybook wedding. The barn itself is gorgeous, with rustic beams, beautiful lights, and a perfect canvas for whatever your vision is. From the barn, you step out into a stunning open field ringed by trees with a beautiful pond, making it the idyllic place for your ceremony. There were also several excellent secluded spots where we could do our first look, and as far as logistics there is more parking than you will know what to do with. Robin helped to guide us through every step of wedding planning, taking a seemingly impossible task and making it feel a...

Ashley Pasanen

a year ago

5.0
This rustic venue is stunning! We had a beautiful fall day with foliage still in peak. It was truly stunning and accommodated all our guests perfectly. Robin was so helpful in making sure everything went smoothly and is very experienced in all things wedding planning! She helped us for months to get the perfect timeline and to make sure we had everything prepared. On the wedding day, Robin was the go-to for all vendors, decor and scheduling to make sure everything was as we wanted. Our guests couldn’t compliment the venue enough! We would recommend A Barn over and over again! Best venue ever!

Elisabeth Boberg

10 months ago

5.0
A dream rusty fairytale wedding - thank you Robin and Mark! We got married at A Barn on October 4th, and it was everything we dreamed of and more. The venue is absolutely beautiful - the perfect rustic fairytale setting. Between the charming indoor barn, the lovely patio, the open grassy area, and the peaceful pond out back, every part of the property made for stunning photos and an amazing atmosphere. Robin and Mark Walton were incredible to work with from start to finish. Robin was so thorough, organized, and supportive throughout the entire planning process, and she made sure every detail on the wedding day ran smoothly. You could tell she genuinely cared about making our day perfect. M...

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Getting here

How far is this from home?

Pick the city you and most of your guests will be driving from and we will estimate the trip.

An estimate for planning, not live traffic. Leafy weekends in October always take longer.

For your guests

Lovely places to stay nearby

The Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport

Riverside rooms with plenty of space for a guest block.

Cliff House, Cape Neddick

Ocean rooms for the couple and close family.

The Beachmere Inn, Ogunquit

Easy walk to the water and the village.

Three stops worth the detour

Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.

Marginal Way, Ogunquit

A cliff path above the Atlantic, lovely at sunrise.

Nubble Light, York

The lighthouse everyone photographs, and for good reason.

Congdon's Doughnuts, Wells

A Maine morning ritual for arriving guests.

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Editorial note: this profile is based only on the vendor research supplied to New England Celebrations. It is not a paid endorsement, interview, or first-person testimonial. Pricing and availability are on request.