A dog-friendly resort that throws a great wedding: Maine’s Inn by the Sea
It may be February, but we’re already dreaming of summer days in Maine, and weddings rich in oceanside breezes, butter-drizzled lobster, and sunset cocktails.
Inn by the Sea, in Crescent Beach, Maine (just across the bridge from Portland), combines the facilities of a luxury resort—posh pool, sensual spa, award-winning restaurant, and flat-screens in every guest room—with the shingled charm of a classic New England compound. And not only is it particularly well-suited to multi-generational gatherings, with everything from traditional accommodations in the main building to massive beach suites to family-friendly cottages, but it lays out the welcome mat for dogs, as well. So if you were planning on having your mutt Iggy trot down the aisle sporting a floral collar, you’ve come to the right place.
You’ll find handsome indoor spaces for weddings in the cooler months, but here on the coast nothing beats marrying on the lawn or the outdoor terrace, surrounded by five acres of indigenous seaside plantings populated by birds and butterflies, all a pathway’s walk to the sand. The Inn will put up a tent that can accommodate 150, and there’s a fire pit for the after party.
As for Iggy? After his star turn as Flower Dog, he can repair to one of the resort’s pet-friendly rooms, where he’ll find a water bowl, an LL Bean dog bed, and even special “turn-down” treats.
Because while we hope you’re marrying your best friend, that four-legged pal of yours is in this for the long run, too.
Blueberry cocktails at Inn by the Sea‚ the perfect signature drink at a Maine wedding
