I’m sure that I am not the only one who loves the water. Couples love waterfront venues because they offer built in views that absolutely sparkle at sunset, great photo opportunities and a theme. Many of them are full service and can accommodate both a traditional or non-traditional couple.
Baltimore Museum of Industry
The Baltimore Museum of Industry is perfect for non-traditional couples who want to have a waterfront wedding. The Gallery can accommodate 300 guests seated. The Open-Air Pavilion has wonderful waterfront setting and is great for a ceremony or cocktail hour and has clear walls that can be lowered in case of bad weather.
Baltimore Museum of Industry
contact: Kelley
phone: 410.727.4808 ext.132
email: kedelmann@thebmi.org
Celebrations at the Bay
Celebrations at the Bay is a spectacular venue with great photo opportunities. Catering by Uptown creates wonderful food to match the view. The Ballroom accommodates weddings of up to 140 guests but if your guest list is a little bigger the tent can accommodate up to 240 guests.
Celebrations at the Bay
contact: Celebrations at the Bay
phone: 301.572.7744
Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
Chesapeake Bay Beach Club offers a private beach, sunken formal garden and 3 ballrooms to choose from. The Tavern Ballroom is the smallest accommodating 160. Followed by the Beach house Ballroom for 180 then the Sunset Ballroom for a guest list of 220. With so many options, breathtaking waterfront views and gardens the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club is a great option for any bride.
Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
contact: Erin
phone: 410.604.1933
email: weddings@baybeachclub.com
Gaylord National Resort
From several outdoor venues along the Potomac River to the beautifully landscaped indoor atrium, complete with a babbling brook and a 19-story glass atrium overlooking the water, the Gaylord National Resort is a luxury waterfront venue. It offers a kiss good night fireworks display, lots of planning help and top notch menu choices. Not to mention they offer day after couples massages.
Gaylord National Resort
contact: The Art of Weddings
phone: 301.965.4847
email: gnweddings@gaylordhotels.com
Historic London Town & Gardens
Historic London Town & Gardens is located just 5 minutes from Annapolis. It is a 23 acre waterfront venue that is perfect for a small, 70 guest wedding or a larger, 160 guest wedding. The Glass Pavilion with surrounding patios and decks is available year round for smaller parties. The white organdy draped, chandelierd tent is available from April to November and will increase the capacity.
Historic London Town & Gardens
contact: Jean Clare Shea
phone: 410.222.1919 ext.203
email: jeanshea@historiclondontown.org
The Oaks
Located on a cove off the Chesapeake Bay The Oaks is a full service venue that can be rented on the evening before, the day of and the morning after your wedding celebration. Offering privacy and exclusivity for up to 300 guests this waterfront venue is truly something a little different.
The Oaks
contact: Tracey
phone: 410.745.5053
email: tracey@the-oaks.com
Sequoia
Sequoia offers stunning views from Georgetown of the Kennedy Center, Watergate, Virginia skyline and the bustling waterway. The imported Palm trees twinkle with lights and the food is top notch. The private State Room and terrace, the entire restaurant or semi-private areas may be reserved to accommodate a small or large wedding of up to 250.
Sequoia
contact: Scott
phone: 202.470.5589
email: smoon@arkcaterering.com
Swan Point Yacht & Country Club
Swan Point Yacht & Country Club can accommodate up to 200 guests in their Banquet Room which features classic chandeliers and a marble fireplace. Their beautifully landscaped marina overlooking Cuckold Creek offers a waterfront ceremony that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Swan Point Yacht & Country Club
contact: Jennifer
phone: 301.259.0042 ext.15
email: jmerryman@kempersports.com
Torpedo Factory
The Torpedo Factory offers a truly unique wedding space on the Alexandria waterfront. This former factory has a three story event space that is surrounded by art studios. The main hall can accommodate 220 seated guests and cocktails can be outside on the patio overlooking the water.
Torpedo Factory
contact: Shai
phone: 703.838.4565 ext.2
email: events@torpedofactory.org