Sweet & Small: 12 Maryland Venues for Your Intimate Wedding Celebration
If you are planning a romantic wedding celebration big on romance, but small on the guest count, one of these Maryland locations may be the perfect place for you. We’ve compiled a list of beautiful venues specializing in intimate events. There’s something for every style, with a wide range of options including historic mansions, enchanting gardens, rustic estates, and more. Explore our selections below and take your pick to start planning your sweet and small soirée today.
ZigBone Farm Retreat
Sabillasville, MD
Venue Superpowers:
Al Fresco Receptions
Eco-Conscious Features
Overnight Lodging
Fab Features: dreamy family-owned farm overlooking the Catoctic Mountains, with an emphasis on sustainability and ecological and environmental stewardship • stunning outdoor settings amid timber-framed porches, stone terraces, and colorful gardens with paths of vintage brick, and a choice between an indoor reception or one in a covered pavilion • lodgings for 25 in the whimsical lodge
Catering: BYOPrice: $$
Big Cork Vineyards
Rohrersville, MD
Venue Superpowers:
Award-Winning Wines
Breathtaking Hilltop Views
Picturesque Terrace
Fab Features: 100-acre farm with panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards and mountains • exchange vows on a lawn backed by rows of vines, then snap photos amid the landscaped grounds and gardens • receptions in the contemporary barrel room, where you can enjoy beer, spirits, and their award-winning wine
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
William Paca House and Garden
Annapolis, MD
Venue Superpowers:
Non-Profit
Picturesque Setting
Enchanting Gardens
Fab Features: 18th-century Georgian mansion in the heart of Annapolis • stunning ceremonies in front of the charming summer house, on the Chippendale-style bridge, or beside the sparkling pond • 2-acre oasis of lovely gardens and manicured lawns bounded by brick walls and lush trees
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Wildflower Estate
Mardela Springs, MD
Venue Superpowers:
Picture-Perfect White Barn
DIY or All-Inclusive
Pastoral Country Estate
Fab Features: light-flooded event space with soaring 30-foot ceilings, warm wood beams, and white shiplap surrounded by verdant lawns and lush woods • ceremonies are lovely among the trees, or in front of the picturesque white barn • opt for a venue-only rental or an all-inclusive package, which offers customized planning services and curated vendors for a luxurious, intimate affair
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
1840s Plaza
Baltimore, Maryland
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Charm
Multiple Unique Venues
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: a beautiful and historic plaza offering multiple unique venues • say ‘I do’ in the romantic outdoor courtyard, then transition through a set of doors into the perfect-for-dancing Cabaret • celebrate in the Ballroom with its stained glass bar and breathtaking harbor views or the playful, lounge-like City Lites room
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The River House at Queenstown Harbor
Queenstown, MD
Venue Superpowers:
Riverfront Setting
All-Inclusive
On-Site Cottages & Bungalows
Fab Features: enchanting venue set on lush conservation lands on the Eastern Shore, considered Maryland's best kept secret • celebrate on a velvety riverfront lawn, or in the three indoor event spaces are appointed with plush, modern furnishings • customizable food & beverage packages and welcoming on-site lodging ideal for destination weddings
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Gatherings at Woodberry Kitchen
Baltimore, MD
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Charm
Award-Winning Cuisine
Full Service
Fab Features: fabulous restaurant venue with world-class hospitality • celebrations in a stunning historic mill, beautifully renovated with vaulted ceilings, original brickwork, elegant design touches, and curved brick archways framing French doors that open onto a tented patio • craft cocktails complement the delectable menus, which feature ingredients from the finest organic, local, and sustainable farms
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Brittland Estates
Chestertown, MD
Venue Superpowers:
Private Estate
Historic Details
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: a collection of heritage properties located just minutes from Maryland's Eastern Shore along the banks of the Chester River • opt for an intimate wedding with a small-town feel or throw an extravagant bash • celebrate with a tented reception along the 500-plus beautiful riverside acres
Catering: BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
Blue Moon Rising
McHenry, MD
Venue Superpowers:
Unique Natural Woodland "Cathedral"
Mountain Views
"Tiny Home"-Inspired Cabins
Fab Features: exchange vows in a natural woodland "cathedral" under a beautiful handmade branch arbor • cocktails served from a charming tipi followed by tented receptions on the expansive grounds • adorable "tiny home"-inspired cabins are designed with unique vintage furnishings and relaxing front porches
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Wisteria Cottage & Barn
Manchester, MD
Venue Superpowers:
Affordable Elegance
In-House Décor
Lush Landscape
Fab Features: picturesque rustic-chic event venue • rental includes access to their trusted preferred vendor list, in-house decor, on-site bridal cottage, and more! the grounds boast an authentic vintage bank barn, a beautiful historic cottage, and lush green gardens
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Kentlands Mansion
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Venue Superpowers:
Non-Profit
Budget-Friendly
Historic Details
Fab Features: impressive—yet affordable—turn-of-the-century mansion • lawn or garden ceremonies • elegant rooms and a canopied porch for partying under the stars
Catering: BYOPrice: $
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