Conveniently located off Interstate 95 in central Maine, the Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection offers a well-placed and beautiful setting for hosting your big day. From the dedicated staff to the customizable wedding packages, this lovely inn provides a full suite of amenities to accommodate your celebration. Your guests will be transported via golf cart to the University Inn, where they will be seated in luxurious mahogany chairs beneath the big blue skies and await your walk down a lush grassy aisle. Tie the knot under our beautiful pavilion overlooking the Stillwater River before making your way into a fanciful horse and carriage, which will offer you a tranquil ride along Bennoch Road and the sparkling Stillwater River. Celebrate your union with a gracious reception in the Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection’s elegantly appointed ballroom. There’s nothing quite like beginning your “happily ever after” at the Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Conference Center and Suites!