From Countryside to Seaside: 11 Awe-Inspiring Outdoor Maryland Wedding Venues


There are so many ways to get married al fresco, and Maryland's outdoor wedding venues run the gamut. From waterfront hotels and museums to mansions, farms and yachts, this state is blessed with a multitude of open-air options. Here are a few you might want to check out!


Celebrations at the Bay

Pasadena, MD

Fab Features: stunning wall of windows with a panoramic view of the bay • elegant, climate-controlled tent for outdoor parties under a silk-lined ceiling with chandeliers • bay-view ceremonies on the balcony, lawn, or ballroom

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Antrim 1844

Taneytown, Maryland

Fab Features: grand, 1844 mansion and agrarian estate nestled in the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains • exquisite al fresco ceremony options include a streamside meadow, a formal English Tea Garden, and even a glass-enclosed Garden Room that affords a view of the grounds • versatile packages with hands-on coordination make planning easy, and delectable menus boast locally farmed Maryland and Pennsylvania ingredients

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Bowling Brook Mansion

Keymar, MD

Fab Features: a historic and elegant mansion built in 1872 and located just minutes from Frederick County • say ‘I do’ outdoors on the beautiful and expansive grounds • hold your reception in the fully restored ballroom surrounded by countless historic details

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Anchor Inn

Pasadena, Maryland

Fab Features: perfect setting right on Chesapeake Bay • covered deck overlooking the marina and treelined coast • chic, modern reception hall with large, bright windows and bay views

Catering: In-house
Price: $$

Green Hill Farm

Sharpsburg, MD

Fab Features: secluded and serene farm, barn, and sprawling grounds just outside historic Antietam • flexible packages range from intimate garden elopements to all-inclusive micro weddings to grand celebrations in the event barn • access to an expansive décor collection, flowers sourced from the on-site flower farm, and an experienced team of staff make planning a breeze

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

The Pavilion at Weatherly

Newburg, MD

Fab Features: exquisite al fresco setting on 500 feet of waterfront shoreline • say "I do" on the lawn with the sparkling Potomac behind you, then snap memorable photos around the picturesque Georgian Colonial home, the sugar maple-lined drive, the beach, and more • the breezy, elegant Pavilion boasts high ceilings supported by exposed wood beams, classic wrought-iron chandeliers, and a soaring fieldstone fireplace

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

The Bayfront Club

Edgemere, MD

Fab Features: gorgeous ceremony lawn at the edge of the Chesapeake Bay • elegant, airy ballroom with a soaring ceiling and massive windows framing dreamy sunsets • generous all-inclusive packages even boast a personal wedding planner!

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

Running Hare Vineyard

Prince Frederick, MD

Fab Features: a vineyard venue with picturesque views of vines and the deep, surrounding woods • hold your romantic ceremony on the Hilltop Pavilion surrounded by 360-degree views of the vineyard, valley, and sunset • celebrate at the old-world inspired Tuscan Villa that boasts a soaring cathedral ceiling hung with sparkling crystal chandeliers

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

The Cloisters

Lutherville, Maryland

Fab Features: exquisite fairy-tale manor highlighted by medieval European antiques, artwork, and artifacts • hold your ceremony in the charming cloistered garden or the elegant amphitheater • dance the night away in the home’s exquisite gallery, where you’ll find delicately carved wood, exquisitely detailed stained glass, and a glorious spiral staircase

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Historic London Town and Gardens

Edgewater, MD

Fab Features: 23 acres of pristine gardens with sweeping South River views • gorgeous ceremonies on the expansive, waterfront East Lawn or on the elevated River Deck • rain-or-shine receptions in a clear-walled, chandelier-draped tent or the indoor glass pavilion

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Swan Harbor Farm

Havre de Grace, Maryland

Fab Features: breathtaking ceremonies overlook the Chesapeake Bay • lovely historic farmhouse with dressing rooms, a playroom, and wonderful screened porch • stunning receptions beneath an elegant, permanent tent with sparkling chandeliers

Catering: BYO
Price: $

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