Tops'l Farm — Local services in Waldoboro

Our wedding at Tops'l Farm was nothing short of perfection from start to finish. My husband and I are from Philadelphia, PA, but had our hearts set on having a small multi-day wedding in MidCoast Maine. However, neither one of us wanted to spend a lot of time planning a wedding, so finding a venue that could plan and execute for us was essential. Tops'l Farm's "No Stress Nuptial" package was an ideal fit for us. Even so, I was concerned that it would feel too much like a rinse and repeat wedding that wasn't reflective of who we were as a couple. This fear, it turned out, could not have been further from the truth.

Without writing a short novel, I will tell you that in addition to the beauty of the natural environment surrounding Tops'l Farm the structures that make up the venue -- The Farmhouse, The Cottage, The Barn, The A-Frames -- are all meticulously kept up and artfully designed. It feels luxurious but relaxed. Nothing feels over-done, but rather in harmony with the rolling hills, wild flowers, sheep pasture, etc. We had over forty of our friends and family members who stayed with us on-site ranging in ages from 78 to 10 and everyone enjoyed themselves.

The Tops'l staff and recommended vendors who we chose for our wedding were just incredible. Our day-of coordinator, Quin Johnson, and Willa Vaughn, who did our florals -- a tree installation -- but also so much more, were just fabulous. Chef Bonnie created a meal, actually multiple meals, that people are still raving about. We had a lot of different food allergies in our group and the attention given to those people was really amazing. We had our reception served family style, which I thought added a real sense of intimacy to the night. One of our guests skipped the "fancy BBQ" event we hosted at Tops'l the night before the wedding in favor of a very famous restaurant in Rockland, ME only to later declare that she wished she'd had Chef Bonnie's meal instead. There are so many more people to shout-out: Julie, Dillon, the servers, the bartenders -- everyone who helped out over the course of the three days we were at Tops'l were incredibly friendly, professional, and genuinely seemed to love being a part of the celebration.

While the "No Stress Nuptial" package includes almost everything that you need to have a successful wedding the couple does need to secure a photographer, DJ , and hair/make-up artist. Tops'l provides a lot of assistance with this by providing a list of recommended vendors and then closer to the wedding our day-of coordinator, Quin, followed up with our vendors and worked out all the particulars. It was a bit of a shot in the dark for me hiring vendors, but everyone that I brought in was incredible and I HIGHLY recommend: Kong with Hair, Etc out of Portland; Alanna with Alanna Hogan Photography; and James with Jams Frrever. These folks made an already amazing experience at Tops'l that much better (and obviously deserve their own...

My husband and I got married at Tops'l Farm on August of 2024 and we cannot recommend the venue enough! The food, drinks, accommodations, staff, scenery, and hospitality were all superb. We had about 150 guests coming in from all over the country, and everyone had the most amazing time.

Food: The food at Tops'l is SPECTACULAR. Tops'l catered both our rehearsal dinner and wedding, so I was exposed to a wide range of their work, and all I can say is... their chef, Bonnie, and her team are experts at crafting local, seasonal, delicious meals. Because of the size of our party, we chose to do family style plating for our reception, and it was such a hit with our guests. I was worried that family style would lead to some people not getting enough food, but the opposite was true. There was more than enough food to go around. They are also SO accommodating to allergies and dietary restrictions. I'm gluten free and Tops'l made sure I was able to taste and experience everything.

Accommodation: We took over the full property and it felt like summer camp in the best way. Our friends who stayed in the A-frame cabins had so much fun and were super comfortable (even in a rainstorm!). My husband and I stayed in the Cottage which was incredibly cute but also very spacious, and our friends took over the Farmhouse and Cider House. It was so fun to have our favorite people onsite with us, and across the board, everyone had a wonderful time!

Working with Tops'l: The people who work at Tops'l really made the experience so special. I was lucky enough to get to know much of their staff, and every single person I worked with was kind, thoughtful, and supportive. We had to make some last minute rain plans the week of the wedding (every bride's nightmare), and I felt instantly at ease once I got on the phone with Tops'l. They helped us figure out a plan B, and really rallied the troops to ensure we had the best weekend. Like any small (ish) wedding venue, they are still working out some of the kinks in the planning process, but everything ended up coming together beautifully.

If you're looking for a Maine venue that feels authentic but not kitschy, elevated but not overly formal, warm, inviting, and beautiful, look...

Tops’l Farm is an amazing place to celebrate a wedding. We were planning our event from across the country, and actually booked Tops’l sight-unseen! Sarah and her team were extremely helpful and communicative during the booking process, had clear and thorough contracts, and worked well with our coordinator. Over the course of a year of planning, Tops’l was great about answering a million questions, creating detailed catering and bar quotes, and helping our guests book their lodging. By the week of the wedding, we were so excited to get to the venue and settle in with our families and friends. Between the cabins, the farmhouse, the cottage, and the Cider House, we were able to have almost all of our 50 guests stay right “on site” with us, which made for easy coordination for the whole weekend. The cabins are as cozy and cute as they look online, the property is impeccably maintained with thoughtful touches, and the whole staff was warm and welcoming. We felt cared for but not hovered over, and our guests had only good things to say. The evenings around the fire in the campground with our friends will be lifelong memories.

And now – the food!! We were so excited about the menu we created with the Tops’l catering team, and everything was impeccable - truly the best wedding food we’ve ever had! The event barn was the perfect intimate space for our 50 guests, and every appetizer, main, and dessert that came out was better than the last. Our allergies and requests were accommodated, the wine list was fabulous, and we were glad to know that so much of the food was sourced locally. My only regret is that we didn’t have them do our breakfast catering too!

We’re so glad to have found a venue that completely understood our goal of having a wedding weekend that didn’t feel rushed, where we could really enjoy time with our guests and share the best Maine has to offer - great food, beautiful scenery, dark skies, and warm hospitality. And we’re grateful to know we can come back to visit for all their lovely events throughout the year! Many thanks to the Tops’l team for helping us host a beautiful day that really...