Great people, food, price, and venue. Would recommend to everyone for weddings and other private…read moreevents!

From the owner: We are a fully functional catering hall in a former Methodist church. We have converted the spaces…read moreinto beautiful areas for celebrations gatherings and entertainment.

This was the venue for my wife and my wedding and we could not have asked for a more perfect place…read moreto share our most special day! When we first came to check it out, my wife's face lit up so bright I knew it was the place for us! You get an amazing old barn and an expansive outdoor area with breathtaking views! As well as a farmhouse that you can rent and sleep 16 people to give lodging for family and friends. The staff especially our contact/planner and day of coordinator was Sarah who made sure everything went perfectly! If you are looking for a barn venue for your wedding or other event in Southern Maine then definitely check this place out. It was truly the picture perfect venue and we could have not asked for a more special and perfect day to celebrate our love! Thanks to Sarah and all the staff and owners for all they did!

We stayed here with extended family while attending a wedding at a different location in the area…read more The house was wonderful. Big enough that everyone could stay together but still have their own space. The kitchen is large and very well equipped. We used the pool everyday and it was sparkling clean. There are horses and goats on the property which is a lot of fun especially because we are from an urban area. The landscape is truly gorgeous. If looking for a place to stay in the area I would highly recommend. The owner is very responsive even helped us get some items we left behind!

I reached out to Lady J's in April & asked if they had an open spot for an appointment for us as we…read morewere getting married on May 30th. Lady J's helped us with a date & time, provided value, options, stayed within our budget, & we left with the dress & veil of my dreams !! I felt like an absolute princess & received compliments the entire day 20/10 recommend getting your dream dress & shopping here. You will not be disappointed

Wonderful staff provided personal attention. There is a good selection of quality dresses for all…read morethe roles of the wedding party.

Where to begin…read more.. The decor and atmosphere are top notch, the people are cool and friendly and the food is totally different for the area. The owner brought the Philadelphia food style to Maine and is perfect. The two guys (and daughter) who run the place are by far the nicest people I've ever met. Go in more than once and they'll greet you by your first name. I highly recommend this place to anyone traveling to or living in the area,

The BAD Elephant…read more Blue Elephant is AMATURE catering at best. In a few words: disorganized and dysfunctional management, poor communication, tasteless and bland food. This placed doesn't even deserve one star. Thankfully, boxed pizza saved the day. We hired them for our wedding a few years back to serve apps and a sit down dinner. As appetizers were passed, we noticed there were NO bacon wrapped scallops. Instead, Blue Elephant REPLACED this with some fig-thing! Apparently they were unable or simply forgot to get the scallops?? This last minute substitutions was made WITHOUT our knowledge and without ANY price adjustment/refund towards the bill, which of course they make you prepay in full. No satisfaction guarantee with this company. The plated dinner was such a disaster! The steak was so disgusting and poorly cooked, no one ate it and the brussel sprouts that accompanied it were completely inedible. How do you mess up brussel sprouts?! It was really upsetting to see all the thousands of dollars worth of food, be dumped into the trash. Some of our guests actually LEFT our wedding and brought back PIZZA!! So this is what you get when you spend thousands and hire people who claim to have 27 years of catering experience?? How embarrassing. Not to mention, you can expect a ridiculous delay in emails, expect to make numerous calls to get a hold of either Ruben or Fausto and prepare yourself for lots of confusion and unexpected menu changes without being notified or reimbursed. Hiring the BAD Elephant was a total waste of money and I would never recommend them to anybody!

My company just held a one-day business conference at Keeley's and it went very well! We are…read morelocated in SW New Hampshire and with Portland being a 2+ hour drive, I needed assurance that the venue we chose would understand our needs, meet a reasonable budget, be responsive, impress and not cause embarassment! Our options were Keeley's or a local hotel ballroom. I was the organizer and the more I talked to the hotel event planners with their grandiose menus and high prices, the more I appreciated Keith's straightforwardness and practicality. I signed up with Keeley's. Our conference went quite well with about 50 attending. The generous space that we had included two big sections of the facility with tables and lecturn/screen in one room and displays and buffet in the other worked out very well. Their food as a part of the business special was very good with lots of variety. The day started with coffee, tea and a nice continental breakfast. Nothing fancy, but the smell of fresh baked cinnimon rolls really broke the ice with our attendees, many of whom we were meeting for the first time. The microphones, PA system and projector provided by Keeley's worked flawlessly. The high speed wifi did too. It's a family business. Keith is a good guy to work with: helpful, thoughtful and experienced. They deal with lots of wedding receptions and other family gatherings but he really likes business meetings and understands the needs of a medium sized business like ours. Other good things: Lots of (free) parking. A well kept building. Responsive staff. Timely food service. Good coordination with our needs. Easy access from I-95. 15 minutes from downtown.

My husband and I just Wed there on August 17th 2013. Full buffet for 50 people, tables, chairs,…read moredishes, linens (get to chose your color), and use of the outdoor wedding gazebo with tax and tip included was just at $1,300! You won't find a better deal than that. Apart from being affordable the service was amazing and friendly. They were so accommodating and flexible and the food was fantastic. We had a very touch and go sort of reception where my husband and I just tossed in new activities as people started to look bored. It's a wonderful venue and I whole-heartedly recommend working with them. Want to give people a heads up that this is a dry facility so if your wedding MUST have alcohol look elsewhere. My husband and I were happy to save the extra $$$ and go alcohol free.

I was searching the internet for a catering company in the Portland area for a family reunion and…read morefound Bread and Butter Catering Company, and I'm glad that I did. Katie, Kelly and The Crew were very helpful during the planning stages and they offered a pickup option which I preferred. The food was perfectly packaged for transport and reheating and they provided the instructions and the necessary utensils right down to the last detail. And it was all fresh and delicious. The reunion was a huge success and a relaxing experience for everyone thanks to the services that The Crew provided. Needless to say, I highly recommend Bread and Butter Catering Company.

We ordered food from here for a friends 50th. So fresh and couldn't have asked for a better…read moreselection. Next party, we will give them a shout for sure.

This gem is filled with Maine treasures historical through "modern times"! So many interesting…read moreartifacts, nature/animals etc... to enjoy! My daughter & I have enjoyed it many times! Great spot to bring out of state friends & family on a rainy day!

You decide to visit Maine in the winter. Great. But it should be no surprise that there are not a…read morewhole heck of a lot of things to do when everything is covered in snow. Problem solved with the Maine State Museum. It does not look from the outside that this might be a hidden gem, but it certainly was. From the old train to the operational mill tucked through several floors inside, you really get a sense of how things were working back in the day. Overall, the museum is not the fanciest around and might be a little dated, but if you take the time to read the displays and walk the whole museum, you will come away being glad you made the stop.