Sweet & Small: 8 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.
Gott Haus
Baltimore, MD
Venue Superpowers:
Industrial Hidden Gem
In-House Floral Design
Intimate Weddings Welcome
Fab Features: vintage-industrial gem located in Baltimore’s arts-forward Highland neighborhood • light-filled blank canvas event space with whitewashed walls, oversized windows, exposed ductwork, and skylights, with an adjacent outdoor patio ideal for cocktail hour • enjoy incredible, creative in-house floral design, planning services, furnishings, and more
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
William Paca House and Garden
Annapolis, MD
Venue Superpowers:
Non-Profit
Picturesque Setting
Enchanting Gardens
Fab Features: 18th-century Georgian mansion in the heart of Annapolis • stunning ceremonies in front of the charming summer house, on the Chippendale-style bridge, or beside the sparkling pond • 2-acre oasis of lovely gardens and manicured lawns bounded by brick walls and lush trees
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
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: $ • $$
The River House at Queenstown Harbor
Queenstown, MD
Venue Superpowers:
Riverfront Setting
All-Inclusive
On-Site Cottages & Bungalows
Fab Features: enchanting venue set on lush conservation lands on the Eastern Shore, considered Maryland's best kept secret • celebrate on a velvety riverfront lawn, or in the three indoor event spaces are appointed with plush, modern furnishings • customizable food & beverage packages and welcoming on-site lodging ideal for destination weddings
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Gatherings at Woodberry Kitchen
Baltimore, MD
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Charm
Award-Winning Cuisine
Full Service
Fab Features: fabulous restaurant venue with world-class hospitality • celebrations in a stunning historic mill, beautifully renovated with vaulted ceilings, original brickwork, elegant design touches, and curved brick archways framing French doors that open onto a tented patio • craft cocktails complement the delectable menus, which feature ingredients from the finest organic, local, and sustainable farms
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
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: $ • $$ • $$$
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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