FAQ | Kingsley Pines Weddings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included?

Exclusive use of Kingsley Pines facility (Thursday - Sunday, or Friday - Monday on holiday weekends)
Typical "Summer Camp" activities such as tennis, softball, beach volleyball, basketball, giant rope swing, etc. Use of all equipment is included.
Multiple styles of tables, chairs and benches are available for your use.
Limited use of kitchen facilities, including access to ice machine, walk-in cooler, counter tops, and large charcoal grill.
Complimentary Honeymoon Cottage - includes kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, porch, washer and dryer.
Kingsley Pines staff available in the office from 8:00 am - 12:00 midnight on Friday and Saturday, as well as Thursday afternoon and Sunday morning. We also have staff on-site 24 hours a day during your stay.
Trash and recycling disposal.

Canoes, kayaks and paddle boards - $150 per hour for 8 canoes, 8 kayaks and 8 paddle boards, includes all equipment, minimum 2 hours.
Ask us! You never know how we might be able to help.

Thursday - The day for you, your immediate family, and wedding party to decorate and set-up for your event.
Friday - Have Fun! With most of your set-up completed, you can enjoy the facility - lounge on the beach, play volleyball, or go jump in the lake. Your guests are welcome to arrive any time after 11:00 am. Upon arrival, guests check in at the office and are directed to their cabins. Later, you can get the whole group together for a lakeside barbecue or lobster bake, and end the night with a giant bonfire by the beach.
Saturday - It's your BIG DAY! Guests can enjoy our property, play a game of tennis, or hang out on the beach. If you would like to go tubing or jump off the rope swing before you get married, go for it!
Sunday - End your weekend with a relaxing breakfast by the lake. Guests need to depart by 11:00 am.

Kingsley Pines can recommend several catering companies. Each one can create a unique menu and work within your budget. Please visit our Vendors page for more info.
You may provide some non-catered (more informal) meals for your guests and we allow limited use of our kitchen for that purpose. Kitchen use includes walk-in cooler, ice machine, counter space, outdoor barbecue grill, and sinks. You are responsible for returning the kitchen facility to the condition in which it is found upon arrival. Use of Kingsley Pines cookware and flatware is not included. You are responsible for providing your own supplies for all meals you provide for guests for the duration of the event.
In order to maximize the benefits of having your event at our facility, we suggest you provide meals to your guests for the duration of their stay. These do not need to be costly or elaborate. Many couples have had great success with cookout and potluck style meals.

Yes, you and your guests may bring in your own alcohol. Guests are required to abide by Maine State liquor laws. Illegal drugs are not allowed on property.
During the reception, all alcohol served to guests must be served by a caterer or bartender holding a valid liquor license issued by the State of Maine.
Kingsley Pines is not allowed to provide any services relating to alcohol.

Lodge - Approximately 100 for cocktails and dancing.
Dinning Hall - Approx. 140 seated with rounds and served meal, 160 for rounds with buffet, and 175 seated for banquet style with buffet.
Barn - Accommodates up to 200 seated.
Kingsley Pines has many open areas which will accommodate event tents of various sizes. All tents must be weighted and cannot be a stacked style tent.

Kingsley Pines can lodge 200 people comfortably.
There are no minimum numbers required for booking lodging.
Payment for lodging must be made upon arrival. We accept cash, check or credit card.
Linens are included in all cabin rentals and are provided “camp style” meaning they are placed neatly on beds for guests to make their own. A set of linens includes one pillow, one pillowcase, two sheets, two blankets, and two bath towels.

Your guests will RSVP directly to you and let you know if they are planning to stay at camp overnight. If they are, they will tell you how many people in their party (# of adults and # of children) and which nights they will be staying.
Once you have received all your RSVPs, you will use our cabin list and map to assign your guests to specific cabins. At least two weeks prior to your event, you will meet with a Kingsley Pines staff member to go over your final list and we will take it from there! We will make sure everything is ready for you and your guests upon your arrival.

Kingsley Pines will work with you to put together a timeline for your entertainment. Because we are a private facility you will have a lot of flexibility. All amplified music must be off at midnight.

Yes, they are allowed and encouraged in one of the three designated locations- the lodge, the chimney by the barn, and the campfire ring near the dining hall! We even provide the firewood.

Fireworks are not permitted on Kingsley Pines property without approval. Should a couple wish to have a fireworks display, they must contract with a fully licensed and insured company and who is also pre-approved by Kingsley Pines.

While this is not a service we offer, we are happy to suggest some local full service event coordinators.

A non-refundable deposit of $2,000, with a signed contract, is required to secure a date.

Yes, every event at Kingsley Pines is required to obtain event liability insurance, including host liquor liability insurance, and cancellation insurance.