Vendors

Blue Elephant recommends that you check out the following vendors as you are planning your event.

Accommodations

Hampton Inn Saco
Located just off I-95 in Saco, the Hampton offers comfortable rooms and elegant spaces for wedding receptions and other large functions. Other amenities include high speed internet access, fitness center, and pool. Contact Nadeen Desilva for more information.
48 Industrial Park Rd., Saco, Maine, USA 04072, 207-282-7222

Bar and Beverage Services

Spirit Beverage
Spirits is a full service beverage caterer catering to all your special event needs.
www.thedogfishcompany.com/spiritscatering.html

Clothing and Accessories

Alphie's
Alphie's in Saco, Maine features formal and casual clothing for men. Whether you're looking for a suit, shirt & tie, casual shirt, jeans, work wear, tuxedo rental, or even pajamas, we've got it.
199 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072. 207.571.8557.
www.alphiesstore.com

Simply You
Simply You is a women's clothing store with an uptown flair, bringing unique, quality women's clothing and accessories to Saco, Maine.

Everywhere you look you will find something to inspire you whether its our fashionable apparel, dazzling shoes, flashy accessories, jewelry, handbags, fragrances, lotions, sachets, cozy sleepwear and much more, including clothing previously not available in Southern Maine.
www.simplyyoufashions.com

Diamonds/Jewelry

Ruvanni Inc.
Offering loose diamonds and precious gem stones in a wide variety of cuts and colors. All stones are hand selected and inspected by a certified gemologist. Ruvanni purchases its stones directly from a mine in Africa and offers extremely competitive prices to its customers.

DJ Services

The Music Man DJ Service
Some of the most wonderful times of our lives are our celebrations. When you celebrate, make it wonderful in every respect, starting with the entertainment. The Music Man DJ Service offers you something special...Excellence. Providing professional disc jockey and master of ceremony services, and entertainment for all your celebrations.
www.themusicmandjservice.com

Facilities

Biddeford-Saco Country Club
The Biddeford-Saco Country Club is the perfect place for intimate dinner parties, wedding receptions, class reunions, and other social events. Enjoy intimate dinners for up to 30 people next to the fireplace in the Club Room. The Clubhouse ballroom can hold up to 125 guests for private functions in both indoor and outdoor settings overlooking an original golf course design by Donald Ross in 1921.
101 Orchard Road, Saco, Maine, 04072, 207-282-9892
bscc.ghinclub.com/

First Parish Congregational Church
First Parish Congregational Church at the corner of Main and Beach Streets in Saco offers a variety of spaces for rent. The Sanctuary has seating for up to 400 people for functions such as weddings, funerals, concerts, lectures or other approved events. The Fellowship Hall has seating for up to 100 people and can be divided into smaller areas with a full height folding partition for business meetings, receptions, social events, dinners, reunions or other approved events. In addition, state-of-the-art audio/visual systems are available for use with fees determined by the level of technical needs required."
12 Beach Street, Saco, Maine, 04072, 207-283-3771
www.firstparishsaco.org/

The Foot Oasis
The Foot Oasis in Biddeford is now available for private functions! This unique open space has been transformed through the use of soft lighting, cozy nooks, and transparent gauzy curtains that give the illusion of rooms and walls within the larger open space. Perfect for small intimate functions of 30 or less, The Foot Oasis offers a remarkably elegnat space for your next event.
140 Main Street, Biddeford, Maine 04005, 207-286-2747
www.footoasis.net/

The Kymara Gallery
Located in a brilliant unfinished former textile mill in Biddeford Maine, The Kymara Gallery features a revolving exhibit series featuring artists from around the world. Recent exhibits have included works by Kevin Lynch, Bibbe Hensen, Ultra Violet, Billy Name and others. The raw gallery space features hardwood floors, brick walls and impossibly high ceilings with windows facing the Saco river. The possibilities are endless in this unique space! Blue Elephant Events and Catering is proud to be the exclusive caterer at the Kymara Gallery. For more information, contact Blue Elephant at 281.3070.
2 Main Street, Biddeford, Maine, 04005, 207-967-5773
www.kymaragallery.com/

Ocean Gate Resort
Ocean Gate offers a secluded waterfront gazebo for wedding ceremonies and a comfortable reception area with both indoor and outdoor areas for your guests to gather.This spectacular resort is situated on 45 acres ovooking the Atlantic Ocean, and includes 8 buildings that house 66 guest rooms many of which offer stunning ocean views. Recreational opportunities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, fitness room, miniature golf course, a stocked fishing pond, hiking trails, children’s playground, and tennis and basketball courts. A private dock is home to canoes, kayaks and row boats.Ocean Gate Resort is open May through October, and is located 2.5 miles from downtown Boothbay Harbor. Blue Elephant proud to partner in 2009 with Ocean Gate as its exclusive caterer!
70 Ocean Gate Road, Southport, Maine 04576, 800-221-5924
www.oceangateinn.com/

Val Halla Golf and Recreation Center
This beautiful spot is perfect for cocktail parties, wedding receptions, and other ocaissions. The ballroom can hold up to 200 for a sit down dinner, and the adjoining Viking Grill can accommodate up to 100 in a cozy pub setting.
60 Val Halla Road, Cumberland, Maine 04021, 207-829-2225
www.cumberlandmaine.com/valhalla.cfm/

Flowers

Artistry In Bloom
Artistry in Bloom brings you flowers for every occasion. From a simple bouquet of cut flowers that will brighten a dull day to a complete wedding package, Artistry in Bloom will be happy to assist you. 209 Main Street, Suite 102, Saco, ME 04072. 207.282.6003.
www.artistryinbloomsaco.com

S. Scollay Custom Floral Design
Proactive in meeting the latest trends, dovetailed with classic style. Exclusive arrangements to compliment the specific setting. Paying attention to details, only the most exquisite and fresh flowers are selected for use.
Contact Sara Gorstein: 207.450.4813 or 207.899.2847
www.sscollaydesign.com

Lilygami Design
Custom origami, graphics, and floral design by Sally Orth Chandler.
www.lilygamidesign.com

Musicians

The Coronados
A premium blend of Big Band, Swing, Rhythm & Blues, and Classic Rock and Roll
www.coronadosband.com

Highball Jazz Trio
Luke Goodine
207.314.1437
luke@elmcityphoto.com

Officiants

Rev. Dr. Reuben Bell
The Samara Center for Practical Spirituality is a place for instruction, practice, and spiritual growth for people of coastal southern Maine and beyond. The Center is operated by The New Jerusalem, a non-profit Maine corporation organized for educational activities on a number of levels. Its mission is to provide a place for teaching and learning enhanced by the universalizing principles disclosed by Emanuel Swedenborg, for use in peoples' lives.
121 North Street, Saco, ME 04072
207.602.6774
www.samracenter.org

Wendi J. Simard
For the happy couple who is ready to tie the knot in the beautiful State of Maine.
207.450.0813
www.allin1weddings.com

Photographers

Alexandra C. Daley-Clark Photography
Classic Maine wedding photojournalism.
18 Park Street, # 303, Saco, ME 04072
207.286.3686
www.classicmainewedding.com

Brea Macdonald Photography
As a photographer my goal is to capture and preserve the real moments of life. If it's your newborn baby's toes, 1st tooth, senior portrait or wedding day I will approach your life event in a unique, authentic and personal manner that stays true to who you are.Your photos will bring to life those exciting occasions for generations, preserving those moments that take your breath away.

Serving Nantucket, Cape Cod, Boston, New Hampshire, and Maine.

207.752.3430
www.breamcdonald.com

fotografix studio
Capturing the story of your wedding day through distinctive, high quality images has been photographer Dave Bates' specialty for over 14 years. Located adjacent to Pepperell Square in downtown Saco, (just a 2 minute walk from The Blue Elephant Cafe) Fotografix Studio offers artistic wedding photography along with customized service and products for the Southern Maine area and well beyond. Always bringing a fun, creative and personable approach to your special day, Dave's friendly personality, professionalism and dedication to his clients are what make him a great fit for your wedding or special event.
176 Main St., Saco ME 04072
207.282.9045
www.fotografixstudio.com

Freeze Frame Photography
Providing professional service for all of your photographic needs.
82 Gilman Street, Portland, ME 04112
207.318.9072
www.freezeframephotography.com

Kate Smith Photography
207.229.0137
katesmithphotography@yahoo.com

Studio By The Pond
Creating a pictorial story that captures the beauty, emotion and joy of your wedding day activities, keeping the joy and excitement of your wedding day alive for decades to come.
75 Main Street, Springvale, ME 04083
207.490.4500
www.studiobythepond.net

Rental Equipment

Alpine Linen Services, Inc.
Located in the heart of Portland, Maine, Alpine carries a full line of elegant event linens, incluidng tablecloths, napkins, chair covers, and skirting in a wide variety of colors and fabrics. We are a locally owned and operated company that prides itself on taking all steps possible to reduce carbon emissions and preserve the environment. We are currently in the process of converting our fleet to run on recycled vegetable oil. This step will reduce our fuel emissions by as much as 15%. We are also proud to announce that we have just completed the installation of a hot water reclamation system that will reduce our overall emissions by as much as 45%.
PO Box 1041, Portland, ME 04101.
207.878.2676.
www.alpinelinen.com

A+ Party Rental
A+ Party Rental is a locally owned and operated rental company offering the best service at a competitive price. We work to earn the trust and respect of our customers because we believe the best advertising is from satisfied customers. This is why we strive to make each and every event memorable." Check them out for all of your rental needs, including tents, dance floors, china/glass, tables, chairs and anything else you might need.
Contact: Kris Davidson.
10 Washington Ave, Scarborough, ME 04074.
207.883.4472.
www.a+partyrentalme.com

Salons

Illusions
Full service salon specializing in hair color, cutting and hair extensions. Also offers nail services, waxing, skin care and makeup. An Aveda concept salon, retailing Aveda haircare, skincare, makeup and spa products.
6 Common Street, Saco, ME 04072 207.282-2528, 207.282.2528 (fax)

Stephen's Hair Design
18 Pepperell Sq, Saco, ME 04072-3349
207.283-0837

Sweets

The Sweet Specialist
Specializing in distinctive, hand sculptured, gourmet cookies. The palm-sized delights begin with fresh, wholesome ingredients and end by satisfying any epicurean critic. Favorites include Strawberry-Walnut Schnitten, White Chocolate and Raspberry Filled Shortbread, Almond Mice, and Raspberty-Pecan Strips.
www.thesweetspecialist.com

Travel Arrangements

TravelWise
Full-service travel agency offering dreams that do come true.
150 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072
207.283.1100.
www.travelwisemaine.com

Videoography

Nick Bowie HD Productions
Southern Maine Based High Definition / HD Videography and Photography Services
207.232.2408.
www.nickbowiehd.com

Wedding Cakes

Edible Delights
Edible Delights will create a cake as unique and individual as your special event.
207 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
207.284.1250
www.maineweddingcakes.com