Wells Conference Center
Wedding venue in Orono, Maine
About Wells Conference Center
Wells Conference Center is a LEED Silver certified venue at the University of Maine, with more than 10,000 square feet of purpose-built event space. It hosts professional gatherings and special events, including weddings and other life celebrations. The largest space accommodates up to 420 people; the venue page also lists configurations for up to 425 theater-style and 350 banquet-style. The main ballroom can be divided into three sections, with listed seating capacities of 300, 120 and 80 in theater configuration. Room 1, Room 2 and Room 3 also list banquet and U-shape capacities. The Wells Traditions Space and an open atrium for pre-function events are additional options; the atrium is available with a rental of other rooms, as available. The center offers complimentary Wi-Fi, adjacent complimentary parking, in-house full-service catering, event technology and planning support. Outside food, including cakes, is not permitted. Rental rates vary by room and time period; the full venue is listed at $1,390 for a full day, with separate morning, afternoon and evening rates. University-affiliated event discounts and student rates are described on the venue page.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 425 guests
- Price
- $45–$1,390
- Pricing note
- Listed rental rates are time-based. Full venue: $1,390 full day, $465 morning, $255 afternoon, $790 evening. Rates are subject to change; UMaine department and affiliated events receive 50% rates with department chartfields, and students and student organizations are not charged posted room rates.
- Setting
- Indoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
This listing was compiled by wedplan.ai from the venue’s own website and public listings. Work here? Claim the page to keep it current.
How to reach Wells Conference Center
- Website: umaine.edu/conferences/home/venues/wells-conference-center
- Phone: (207) 581-1865
Wedding venues near Wells Conference Center
- Maine Forest & Logging Museum at Leonard’s Mills — Bradley, ME
- Purpoodock Club — Cape Elizabeth, ME · up to 200 guests
- Meadowbrook Reception Center — Eddington, ME · up to 150 guests
- Sea Dog Brewing Co. — Bangor, ME · up to 120 guests
- Seasons Restaurant & Sports Bar — Bangor, ME · up to 250 guests
- The Tarratine — Bangor, ME
- Zillman Art Museum — Bangor, ME · up to 100 guests
- Zillman Art Museum — Bangor, ME · up to 100 guests
- Franklin Haus — Bangor, ME · up to 45 guests
- Comins Hall — Eddington, ME · up to 285 guests