Camden, Maine - Wedding Destination
March 9th, 2010 . by adminLooking for the perfect location for your dream wedding? Then you’re looking for Camden, Maine. The town’s scenic and coastal beauty and its slew of unique venues have been drawing tourists for years. It is also full of Camden Maine lodging, inns, and other accommodations that you and your wedding party can stay in, full of good people to help you make your wedding memorable and also turn it into a dream vacation for you and your guests. Before or even after the ceremony, you and your guests can enjoy other activities and see places the town has to offer. Many Camden Maine hotels are conveniently located within walking distances of famous tourist attractions.
If you’re thinking of a garden for your wedding to take place in, Camden has many beautiful nature parks you can choose from. There is the Merry Spring Nature Center on Conway Road, with sixty-six acres of beautifully preserved grounds and a number of themed gardens teeming with life and color. The center has an event lawn, with vibrant flowerbeds encircling the area. There is also a convenient parking area for you and your guests, and a conference room that overlooks the gardens. For more information on the nature center, visit www.merryspring.org.
Offering wonderful views of the harbor are the Camden Harbor Park and its adjacent Amphitheater. These historic landmarks are also prime locations for wedding celebrations. They are situated in two acres of land, with wide open spaces, lush green lawns, and views of Penobscot Bay artistically landscaped by noted architects The Olmstead Brothers and Fletcher Steele. The Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheater was the setting for the 1957 film Peyton Place, starring Lara Turner and Lee Philips.
The Camden Opera House is also open to wedding ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, and receptions. They have elegant air conditioned rooms, catering services and well trained staff, and can accommodate up to five hundred guests for the wedding ceremony. More details are on their website: www.camdenoperahouse.com.
Another popular venue for weddings is the Camden Yacht Club, open to all kinds of social events from May to October. The club is located at the western side of Penobscot Bay. It is a very old and traditional club, founded in 1906. There is a launch service for members and guests alike. For more inquiries, email at cyc@midcoast.com.
For a more outdoor celebration, Mount Battie and Mount Megunticook are also well-known wedding venues in Camden. Aside from the ceremony itself, your party will definitely enjoy the stunning views, fresh open air, and beautiful backdrops for all your wedding pictures.