So things are starting to fall into place.
Today's post will cover some of the lodging options that we have looked into. Eric and I apparently chose to get married on the busiest and most expensive day of the year. We are jerks.
I will spare you the long story but suffice it to say that many hotels in the Old Port area are beyond the price range that we consider to be acceptable. (However! that is not to say they are out of your budget! There is a brand spankin' new Hyatt that you all should check out if you want a Big Pimpin' vacation!)
Anyway. Reality.
Since we are not having our wedding at a hotel there is no pressure for us to "sell out" a certain number of rooms so we encourage people to be adventurous and shop around. There are many, many options in the Portland area so whether you want a B&B, a swanky waterside hotel, maybe a vacation house for the weekend or to pitch a tent in a campground there are almost endless possibilities.
To save you some time here is what we have figured out at this point.
We reserved a block of rooms, at the best price in the area:
$184/night + tax
Fairfield Inn Portland Maine Mall
2 Cummings Road Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone: (207)-883-0300 Fax: (207)-883-0572
2 Cummings Road Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone: (207)-883-0300 Fax: (207)-883-0572
(we JUST made this block reservation. Feel free to call and ask about rooms in the Bradley/Malinowski block but it might be another day or two.)
Eric and I decided to stay right in "town" at the Holiday Inn By The Bay.
There are not a ton of rooms available here but there are some!
Holiday Inn By The Bay where rooms are in the $250 range
(at this point it's good to mention that even El-Cheapo places like the La Quinta are over $200 a night! Clearly, we should have had a mid November wedding! *shivers*)
Our wedding and reception will be taking place from 1-4 so people might choose to make this a day trip.
*We have had a few questions about Friday night activities. We are not technically having a rehearsal dinner but will be in Portland that night. There are some plans in the works which we will keep you updated on- maybe some relaxed dinner plans or similar. Also, a 4 mile race at 5PM (you think this is a joke, it is not.) Well, you don't have to run! But Eric and I plan to because that is how we roll. There has been talk of bowling. Seriously, This is going to be awesome*
The take home message today is that Eric and I wish for everyone to make travel and lodging plans that work best for you, your schedule and budget. We would be happy to give more suggestions as we know the area but hope that this gets everyone started.
(and as previously mentioned, we have a large yard that people can feel free to pitch tents in!)
Holiday Inn By The Bay where rooms are in the $250 range
(at this point it's good to mention that even El-Cheapo places like the La Quinta are over $200 a night! Clearly, we should have had a mid November wedding! *shivers*)
Our wedding and reception will be taking place from 1-4 so people might choose to make this a day trip.
*We have had a few questions about Friday night activities. We are not technically having a rehearsal dinner but will be in Portland that night. There are some plans in the works which we will keep you updated on- maybe some relaxed dinner plans or similar. Also, a 4 mile race at 5PM (you think this is a joke, it is not.) Well, you don't have to run! But Eric and I plan to because that is how we roll. There has been talk of bowling. Seriously, This is going to be awesome*
The take home message today is that Eric and I wish for everyone to make travel and lodging plans that work best for you, your schedule and budget. We would be happy to give more suggestions as we know the area but hope that this gets everyone started.
(and as previously mentioned, we have a large yard that people can feel free to pitch tents in!)
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