Built in 1881 by architect Francis Fassett, The Francis is a 15-room historic Portland, Maine luxury hotel. The property offers a distinctive setting for intimate weddings, milestone celebrations, creative retreats, and brand activations. Whether you’re booking out the entire property or simply reserving a few of our beautifully restored rooms, events at The Francis always feel personal, thoughtful, and uniquely yours.
Weddings & Events
Elegant & Historic
Portland, Maine Wedding Venue
Gather at The Francis
Celebrate Together in an
1881 Francis Fassett Mansion
Full Hotel Buyouts
Hosting a Wedding Weekend or Multi-Day Event?
Take over the mansion. Make The Francis your home base and private event space for the entire celebration.
Perfect for: weddings, reunions, retreats, private celebrations, content shoots, and brand takeovers.
15 Unique Guest Rooms
No two rooms are alike. Expect original architectural details, locally curated minibars, and plush Cuddledown bedding. Your guests get a comfortable place to stay, and you get everyone under one roof for the weekend.
Multiple Gathering Spaces
Access to the Parlor, Drawing Room, and Sun Room gives you options. Host your ceremony in one space, cocktails in another, or let people find their favorite corner with a fireplace and a view.
Welcome Gifts & Snacks
Set the tone from the start. We’ll work with you to curate welcome amenities that feel personal—whether that’s local treats in each room, custom gifts, or something entirely your own.
Optional Upgrades
We’ve partnered with the neighborhood favorites you’d want anyway: Add dinner catered by Wayside Tavern, a breakfast spread from Tandem or Twinflower, cocktails by Five of Clubs, wine from Maine & Loire, and more.
Small Gatherings & Meetings
Spaces for Groups Up to 12
Not planning a full takeover? We also host small-scale events, offsites, and creative shoots in our shared spaces—ideal for groups of 6 to 12 people. The Francis blends warmth and style with seamless functionality: think quiet rooms with great natural light, locally made furniture, and plenty of coffee to keep ideas flowing. Perfect for: team offsites, strategy sessions, board meetings, creative workshops, and photoshoots.
Available Spaces:
- The Parlor: A striking space with soaring ceilings and original woodwork—best suited for elopement ceremonies, styled shoots, or quiet moments of celebration.
- The Drawing Room: A warm, cozy space ideal for small meetings and gatherings of up to 12 people.
- The Sun Room: A light-filled corner room with historic details and flexible seating.
Why Portland?
Why The Francis?
Just two hours from Boston and filled with
cobblestone streets, creative energy, and coastlines
that wow—Portland is easy to get to and hard to leave. The Francis sits right in the center of it all.