Marianmade Farm Reviews
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4.3 out of 5 rating
4.3 out of 5 rating
24 Reviews
87% recommend it
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Kassi K. Sent on 08/10/2022Our dream venue
Choosing a venue can be so difficult - there are so many options in Maine and they all have their own unique perks. But when we drove up to Marianmade Farm, all the other venue options were crossed off our list. Marianmade had everything we wanted for our wedding day and more - wildflowers and flower gardens, wooded areas and open fields, an arbor overlooking the river, a firepit with ample seating, a European-style cottage and bridal suite, a beautiful lavender drying barn with an ideal space for cocktail hour, and a massive tent for games, cocktail hour and and other day of activities. Every detail in and around the barn is meticulous. This venue holds so many special memories for us now, and we are so grateful we chose Marianmade Farm as our wedding venue. -
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Julie K. Sent on 06/26/2021Spectacular in every way
WOW! Marianmade Farm is a special place. Our guests are still talking about how gorgeous and unique of a venue it was. Also, it definitely means something that our wedding planner genuinely told us she wished she got married here. The property is so picturesque and private with a beautiful venue out to the river. You feel like you're in your own little world when you're there. The stone cottage added to the charm. It was so incredible to wake up there looking over the place we were going to get married. John was so amenable and helpful during COVID and postponing our wedding a year. He truly made this place perfect for our wedding weekend, it was like a fairy tale. -
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Abby T. Sent on 11/18/2019Can we do it all again?!
We hosted the most perfect wedding weekend at Marianmade Farm over Labor Day Weekend. The property is absolutely stunning during the summer/fall months! We were really impressed by how well the grounds had been maintained. It’s such a stunning place to get married.
We held both our rehearsal dinner and wedding on-site. The property lends itself well to creating two very different feels/experiences for both evenings. We hosted our rehearsal dinner outside under the clear top tent, and our wedding reception was inside the "barn" the following night. I say barn in quotes because it really doesn't feel like a barn at all. The light, bright and airy atmosphere of the barn really gives it an upscale elegance feel without being too formal.
The stone cottage that comes with the property rental is the perfect place for a bridal party to get ready the morning of the wedding. It also makes for great additional accommodations for out-of-town guests.
I’d be remiss to not give a huge shout out to Ed, the property manager. He was on-site all weekend ensuring we had everything we needed. He made a last-minute fix to a broken toilet paper holder in the cottage bathroom, and quickly responded to our call of a blown fuse the morning of the wedding. He was the real MVP of the weekend!
This venue checks so many boxes if you want a coastal, whimsical, fairy-tale of a wedding 😊. Our only regret is not being able to do it all over again!
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Greg M. Sent on 09/30/2019Most incredible wedding weekend
Let me start by saying that all of the negative reviews that are on here are outdated and based on prior ownership.
We had the privilege of having our wedding at Marianmade Farm in late August of 2019, and I cannot say enough great things about this venue. The owner John is clear with his communications and understanding with any and all situations. Wendy, the wedding planner associated with the venue, is a godsend. Her, along with her wonderful daughter, do everything in their power to make your weekend perfect...down to the finest of details. Again, I don't how we could put our appreciation for everyone associated with Marianmade into words. They made our weekend perfect.
We held both our rehearsal dinner and wedding ceremony/reception on the property, and everything went off without a hitch. Along with the property, you are provided a wonderful cottage to stay in that provides privacy and makes the weekend that much more special for the newlyweds.
If you want an ideal, midcoast Maine wedding, I honestly don't know where else you would have it (trust me, I was dragged to every venue in a 100 mile radius...I know).
John, Wendy - if you read these, thank you again, for everything. We wish you nothing but continued success in the future. We hope to be back up to Marianmade soon!
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Elizabeth L. Sent on 12/16/2018Most gorgeous place to get married
We had an absolutely incredible wedding at Marianmade Farm. We looked at many venues in Midcoast Maine and this was by far the most stunning. It's a working flower farm on the water with a lovely barn. The cottage on the property is adorable-- they were incredibly flexible and my in laws stayed there for a week! We held the rehearsal dinner outside the barn the night before our wedding as well which was also really special. -
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Karissa Sent on 10/30/2014My venue is probably one of the most beautiful venues in Maine and on top of that the owner is one of the most talented florists in Maine. There are a lot of things included and unlike other barn venues has bathrooms included which is amazing. There are some strict rules, but the really just keep the property beautiful... I can appreciate that since my wedding was at the end of the season and looked absolutely amazing! Highly recommend! -
User1844099 Sent on 10/03/2014I worked with Michelle Peele of Marianmade Farm for the florals for my wedding at The Spruce Point Inn. From the moment I walked in to her home and farm in Wiscasset, I knew she would be a great choice for florals!
Michelle is not only very warm, but also truly creative. When I met with her, it was still cold and too early in the season for flowers to be growing. Therefore, I had to just trust her based on photos from her website, speaking with her, and seeing her lovely taste in decorating. She listened to my vision for the wedding, and I just gave her ideas of flowers I like, mood, color scheme, etc. I then gave her a budget to work with, and I just let her do her thing. On the day of my wedding, I was thrilled with the results! We received many compliments on the flowers, and they were so unique and beautiful.
What I also loved about Michelle is that she did not try to push me to go over budget. I did not have a huge floral budget, and she suggested creative ways to reuse florals throughout the day to get the most bang for my buck.
Overall, Michelle is a wonderful florist, and I recommend her to brides looking for rustic and artistic floral design.
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Corey O. Sent on 09/23/2022Perfect wedding venue!!
Marianmade was the most perfect venue for our wedding! From the day we toured it, we knew that it was the place for us. Not only is the venue stunning, the staff and what’s included in the cost is so helpful. All of our guests kept telling us that it was one of the most beautiful venues they’ve ever been to. We were able to utilize so much of the space in different ways over the weekend, and loved staying in the beautiful house on the property. We wish we could do it all over again and were so happy with Marianmade! -
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Kerry C. Sent on 06/27/2022
The pictures don't do it justice
We got married at Marianmade Farm July 4th weekend in 2021 and couldn't have asked for a more magical setting. Our family stayed at the quaint cottage while the rest of us stayed in nearby Boothbay harbor, just a few minutes away. Our day-of coordinator and vendors were all very familiar with John and the property, which was made coordination of both our rehearsal dinner and wedding ceremony, much easier. Ultimately, everything went perfectly for both events: the grounds were meticulously maintained, the guests loved the lavender fields, the backdrop of the Sheepscot river, the outdoor tent setup for dinner and the use of the beautiful barn for partying the night away while our wedding party made good use of the cottage and bridal suite for getting ready and bustling the dress. The pictures really don't do justice, definitely visit! -
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Anne D. Sent on 10/23/2019
Perfect rustic-chic mid-coast Maine venue
We got married at Marianmade Farms this September (09/07/19). Despite a hurricane lingering offshore, the day was absolutely amazing! The grounds were beautifully manicured and full of gorgeous colors. We knew after our first visit that Marianmade was the perfect venue for our wedding weekend. From the start, John was incredibly helpful and willing to work with us on customizing our package. As we had ~150 guests, we needed a tent extension and access to all the tables & chairs; John was more than happy to partner with us throughout the process to ensure we had what was needed. I will say that working with Wendy Carson from Dragonfly Services also made planning a breeze. She and John have a wonderful working relationship and together they made our wedding weekend everything we hoped it would be. Both were prompt with emails and offered electronic contracts which helped as we were planning out of state. Having access to the property Thursday through Sunday allowed us to settle in and enjoy the full weekend. If you're looking for a picturesque, quintessential mid-coast Maine venue, this is the spot for you - trust me, our friends and family are still talking about our wedding & the pictures are incredible! -
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Ryan Sent on 09/19/2018We chose Marianmade Farm for our wedding because we wanted an open concept, outdoor food & music festival vibe. Not only did we choose the right venue, every preferred vendor MMF recommended checked every box we were looking for. Being from Brooklyn, New York, Maine was not initially within our vision as a destination. But we fell in love with its beauty, small coastal towns, as well as the beer and food!
MMF went above and beyond to help execute our plan and vision. From the renovations to the farm, the amazing tent for our band; John, Ed and all of the staff were extremely helpful leading in and during the process of planning our wedding. The on-site stone cottage is breathtakingly comfortable. MMF is worth every penny on a full weekend rental, as you never have to worry about the cookie cutter-wedding venue that may have 3 or 4 weddings per day. It’s your day/weekend and that’s all that matters. It goes a long way.
My recommendation to anyone looking for a concept like this is to be thorough, open, and commutative to every vendor with kindness and they will deliver for you no questions asked! -
User2493409 Sent on 01/04/2016The flowers were gorgeous and Michelle is the best in Maine. The process for selecting what I wanted was a bit unstructured and so I went into my wedding not really knowing what the flowers would look like. I met with her once when I signed the contract and spoke at length with Michelle about what I wanted. A few months before the wedding we had a follow-up appointment scheduled that she forgot about and left me at her farm wondering where she was. She quickly apologized and asked I trust her. It turned out they were great, but if the selection and communication were more transparent I would have given higher ratings. I will say I was referred to her by a friend who's wedding I was in and those flowers were the most spectacular I've ever seen. So, maybe my experience was a bit unique.
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