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
Mishla Dean
2 years ago
We got married at Garden Gate on June 22 and had the absolute best experience. We live in Denver, so we did all of our “venue tours” over video and weren’t able to see much, but based on our short conversation with Sarah and the photos and reviews online, it just felt right so we took the leap and booked it. We actually didn’t see the venue until the day before our wedding, and although we were confident in our choice, there were certainly some jitters to see if it lived up to expectations in person, and boy did it. This venue is the perfect balance of not over the top fancy but stunning, rustic but comfortable. Every detail has been thought of. It’s truly a magical place. On our wedding da...
Nikki Livingston
3 years ago
Where do I even start? There aren’t enough positive words that exist to describe how beautiful this venue is, and how lovely Sarah and her family are. We found Garden Gate randomly on our venue search three years ago. We have been to multiple barn venues, and nothing compared to this. From the moment we met Sarah, through our Covid postponement, and our (finally) wedding day, she was professional, gracious, and so so kind! We rented the farmhouse as well as the venue, and Sarah’s family home is just as beautiful as the venue. Everything was perfect from start to finish. We had multiple people tell us that this was the absolute most gorgeous venue they have ever seen-and we would agree!! I co...
Alyssa Paquin
4 years ago
I cannot begin to describe how perfect this venue was and how magical our wedding was on 8/27/22. I was beyond impressed with the farmhouse, barn, yard, and ceremony site. Sarah and Rich have done a wonderful job maintaining and renovating their property. The gardens and grounds are beautiful and provided the perfect backdrop for our photographer to get those "rustic" farmhouse vibes toward the end of summer. The venue itself was very reasonably priced and you get the venue for the entire weekend, there is also the option for accommodations in the farmhouse. The getting-ready suite in the farmhouse was bright and light. Plenty of outlets and amenities for the party. Sarah has a decor closet ...
Joanne Dai
a year ago
We purchased two DIY buckets, one in neutral and the other in a soft palette, for our City Hall wedding. Sarah put together the most gorgeous assortment for us! There were white sunflowers, cafe au lait dahlias, feverfew, cosmos, eucalyptus, the biggest red dahlia blooms I'd ever seen, and more. There was the perfect amount of greenery and texture to put together multiple bouquets, and even after a full week we were still enjoying a good amount of the blooms. These flowers were a highlight of our wedding and photographed very well. I highly, highly recommend Sarah!
Rachel Freedline
2 years ago
Book this venue NOW! Sarah is a pro and made our day feel absolutely effortless. She did EVERYTHING from helping us arrange flawless florals to making sure our entry music was right on cue. The grounds are breathtaking (photos do not do it justice, so make sure you go to visit). Butterflies EVERYWHERE, a truly magical ceremony site. My husband and I were planning our day from across the country and could not have done it without her day-of coordination services. Thank you Sarah, for an unforgettable day. We are forever grateful!
Reviews from Google. Read all of them on Google.
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
Rangeley Inn
A grand old lake inn with room for the whole party.
Migis Lodge, South Casco
Lakeside cabins for a full wedding weekend.
Admiral Peary Inn, Fryeburg
A handful of warm rooms near the Saco River.
Three stops worth the detour
Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.
Height of Land overlook, Rangeley
Lakes and mountains laid out below the road.
Screw Auger Falls, Grafton Notch
Granite gorge and water, minutes off the highway.
Cafe DiCocoa, Bethel
Good coffee and pastry before heading into the hills.
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