B&G
The couple’s selected coastal painting, with blue surf flowing between dark shoreline rocks

Please join us on the Maine coast

Bridget&Grant

September 4, 2027

Pemaquid, Maine

A weekend by the water.
A lifetime together.

The wedding weekend
Labor Day weekend · September 3–5, 2027Save the date
Our next adventure

One beautiful place.
Our favorite people.

We’re getting married in Maine, and we can’t imagine it without you. Join us for a long weekend of celebrating, catching up, and making a few more memories by the water.

With love, Bridget & Grant

A weekend together

Meet us at the water’s edge.

Three days. Plenty to celebrate.
All times are local to Maine.
Hover or tap the stars to meet the locals.

Friday03September

Welcome party

Time & venue to come

Let’s kick off the weekend together.

Dress
Cocktail
Food & drink
Details to come
Sunday05September

Farewell brunch

9:00–11:00 am

Join us for a farewell brunch.

Where
21 Seameadow Lane
Bristol, Maine
Get directions
A few details are still finding their way ashore. Check back as the weekend comes together.Add to calendar

The journey

The journey is
part of the weekend.

Getting here

01

Fly into Portland PWM

Portland International Jetport is a convenient starting point for the drive to the Pemaquid peninsula. Reserve a rental car for the rest of your journey.

Airport & ground transportation ↗
02

Fly into Boston BOS

Boston Logan offers another option for your trip. Allow extra time for the drive north, especially over the holiday weekend.

Airport & car rentals ↗
03

Take the scenic route

The Amtrak Downeaster connects Boston’s North Station with Brunswick, Maine. Logan and North Station are separate stops; plan your transfer and onward transportation from Brunswick in advance.

Explore the Downeaster ↗

Getting around: plan for a car or arrange transportation in advance. Parking and any wedding shuttle details will be shared here once confirmed.

Stay a little while

An inn by the coast

Hotel Pemaquid

Rooms and cottages on the Pemaquid peninsula.

Room block details to comeExplore Hotel Pemaquid ↗
Make yourself at home

A cottage of your own

Look for vacation rentals in Bristol, New Harbor, Round Pond, or Damariscotta. Check the distance to the venue before booking.

A little exploring

Take the long way.

A few places to start exploring.
Leave a little room for wandering.

Spots to explore

A little salt air, a day away, or a wander through town.

01 Coast & landmarks

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

A classic Maine lighthouse, a rocky shoreline, and an excuse to linger by the sea.

Plan a visit ↗
02 A little beach time

Pemaquid Beach

Make time for the sand and sea at Pemaquid Beach Park.

Park information ↗
03 Low tide only / New Harbor

Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve

A big tide pool tucked into the rocky coast, full of little things to discover.

Go at low tide; check the tide times before heading out.

Plan a low-tide visit ↗
04 Day trip / From New Harbor

Monhegan Island

Take the Hardy Boat Cruises ferry from New Harbor for a day of exploring Monhegan Island.

Plan your ferry trip ↗
05 Day trip / Boothbay region

Boothbay

Make a day of the Boothbay area, with a wander around Boothbay Harbor and its shops.

Explore the area ↗
06 A wander through town

Damariscotta

Leave time to wander Main Street, browse the shops, and enjoy the river.

Explore Damariscotta ↗

Breakfast

For slow mornings and something good to start the day.

07 Pemaquid Point

The Seagull Shop & Restaurant

Breakfast beside the lighthouse, with an ocean view.

The best blueberry pancakes, in our book.

Explore the Seagull Shop ↗
08 Bristol

Deb’s Bristol Diner

A diner breakfast in Bristol before a day of exploring.

Find the diner ↗

Lunch

Sandwiches, seafood, and an afternoon oyster stop.

09 Food & drink

Shaw’s Fish & Lobster Wharf

Seafood with a view of New Harbor’s working waterfront.

Take a look ↗
10 Damariscotta

S. Fernald’s Country Store

Pick up sandwiches for a beach day, a picnic, or wherever the afternoon takes you.

Find the sandwich shop ↗
11 Newcastle

Shuck Station

Oysters and seafood just across the bridge in Newcastle.

Explore the menu ↗
12 South Bristol

Carlisle Oysters

Local oysters on the wharf at Gamage Shipyard in South Bristol.

Visit the wharf ↗
13 Edgecomb

Glidden Point Oysters

Make an afternoon stop for oysters at the farm store in Edgecomb.

Visit the farm ↗

Dinner

Settle in for an evening on the coast.

14 Damariscotta

Bred in the Bone

Mediterranean cooking in the heart of Damariscotta.

Explore dining ↗
15 Damariscotta

River House

Dinner by the river, with a menu shaped by Maine’s farms and fishermen.

Explore dining ↗
16 Food & drink / New Harbor

Dinner at The Bradley Inn

Make a reservation for a meal on the peninsula.

Explore dining ↗

Shopping

A few treasures to take home.

17 Damariscotta

Miles Memorial Thrift Shop

Leave time for a proper browse through the thrift shop in Damariscotta.

Our vote for the best thrift store in New England.

Plan a browse ↗
18 Damariscotta

Renys — both of them

Visit both Damariscotta stores: the Main Store and Renys Underground.

Find both stores ↗
19 Round Pond

Granite Hall Store

A Round Pond general store full of penny candy and wonderful finds.

Explore the store ↗
20 Damariscotta

Gifts at 136

Wares by local artists, right on Main Street in Damariscotta.

Ask about Tandem Glass.

Visit the shop ↗
21 Shops / Damariscotta

Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop

Find a book for a slow morning or something to bring home.

Browse the bookshop ↗

Check directly with each business for 2027 opening hours, seasonal schedules, and reservations.

An illustrated lobster keeping watch over the registrySomething good is on its way.

The registry

Your company is
the best gift.

Celebrating with you means the world to us.
For those who have asked, we’ll share our registry here soon.

Stay tuned

Good to know

The little
details.

A few things to help you plan.
We’ll keep this page updated.

A note about RSVPs ↓
What should I wear?

Friday’s welcome party is cocktail attire. Saturday’s ceremony and reception are black tie optional: a tuxedo or dark suit, or a long dress, dressy cocktail dress, or formal jumpsuit are welcome. Sunday’s brunch dress code will be shared closer to the weekend.

What will the weather be like?

We’re hoping for a beautiful September weekend by the sea. Pack a layer for the evening, comfortable shoes for exploring, and a rain layer just in case. Check the local forecast before you travel; we’ll share any weather-related event updates here.

Can I bring a plus-one?

We’re finalizing guest arrangements. Please follow the names on your formal invitation; we’ll share any additional details here before RSVPs open.

Are children invited?

We’re still confirming this detail and will make it clear on your formal invitation and here on the website.

When should I book my stay?

As early as you can. Labor Day weekend is popular on the Maine coast. Hotel Pemaquid room block details are still to come; no block or special rate is confirmed yet. See travel and lodging for places to start.

Will there be parking or a shuttle?

Parking and shuttle arrangements are still being finalized. Please check back before the wedding for confirmed transportation details.

What about dietary needs and accessibility?

We want you to feel comfortable and welcome. Dietary needs can be shared when RSVPs open. If you have an accessibility question or need to plan ahead, please get in touch with us directly.

When and how do I RSVP?

Formal invitations and RSVP details will follow. For now, save the date and start planning your Maine weekend. No response is needed yet.

Who can I contact with a question?

Reach out to Bridget or Grant directly. We’re happy to help you plan your trip.

Under the same stars

We saved you
a little magic.

Formal invitations and RSVP details will follow.
For now, save the date. We can’t wait to see you.

RSVPs open with formal invitations Save the weekend to your calendar