Location… Location… Location for your wedding Celebration

CALVERT COUNTY

Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, Solomons
Contact: Stacey Hann-Ruff at 410-326-4640; info@annmariegarden.org; http://www.annmariegarden.org.
Type of venue: Outdoor sculpture garden and indoor art gallery.
Number of guests: Up to 500.
Included in rental: Selection of indoor or outdoor space or a combination of both, including Main Gallery, Mezzanine Gallery, Hungerford Patio or sculpture garden lawn.
Details: The Arts Center building  features soaring windows that overlook the surrounding woods and sculpture park. Flexible space inside the building allows for small or large weddings.

Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
Contact: Shirley Mihursky at 410-474-5370; mihurssm@co.cal.md.us; http://www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Type of venue: Outdoor waterfront and indoor museum lobby.
Number of guests: Up to 175.
Included in rental: Waterfront ceremony space and indoor or outdoor reception space.
Details: Located at the mouth of the Patuxent River, the Calvert Marine Museum offers outdoor, waterfront wedding and reception settings in the Boat Basin at the Drum Point Lighthouse; aboard the historic sailing vessel William B. Tennison; or under the 30-by-40-foot Corbin Pavilion. Indoors, the museum lobby – which features a wooden dance floor and access to restrooms and a full kitchen – can accommodate 75 seated guests or up to 150 standing guests.

Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa
Contact: Lori Kirby-Medlin at 410-286-2104; lori.kirby-medlin@cbresortspa.com; http://www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com/wedding-gallery.htm.
Type of venue: Outdoor waterfront ceremony site and indoor hotel ballroom reception.
Number of guests: Up to 250.
Included in rental: Tables/chairs, flatware, glassware, linens, customized food and beverage catering plus cake cutting.
Details:. The Bay Front Ballroom and new waterfront wedding dome offer magical settings for a wedding event and numerous opportunities for memorable photos.

The Hall at Huntingtown
Contact: Carole Fonfara; 410-535-4439; cfonfara@hallathuntingtown.com; http://www.hallathuntingtown.com.
Type of venue: Banquet hall.
Number of guests: Up to 275.
Included in rental: Tables/chairs, dance floor and audio system; choice of three food and beverage caterers plus full commercial kitchen.
Details: Located above Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department, the Hall at Huntingtown is a 3,000-square-foot indoor ballroom complete with a sparkling chandelier. Neutral décor and intimate lighting make this space perfect for both weddings and receptions, from small and cozy to large and extravagant. The Hall at Huntingtown has received a weddingwire.com Brides Choice Award and the brides.com Preferred Vendor Award.

Hilton Garden Inn, Solomons
Contact:  Beverly Brown at 410-231-5079; beverly.brown@hilton.com;
www.hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=DCASOGI
Type of venue: Hotel ballroom.
Number of guests: Up to 150.
Included in rental: Tables/chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware, and basic table décor; cake cutting service, setup and cleanup, plus on-site catering with food and beverage customization.
Details: This hotel features 3,000 square feet of flexible event space

Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center and Marina
Contact: Terry Pence at 410-326-6311 x 2170; tpence@hisolomons.com;
www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/solomons/slmmd/hoteldetails.
Type of venue: Hotel ballroom.
Number of guests: Up to 480 banquet-style.
Included in rental: Tables/chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware, full-service food and beverage catering, and event planning services.
Details: The Holiday Inn is a nine-acre waterfront hotel, conference center and marina located on Back Creek in Solomons. It features 18,000 square feet of event space for customized weddings both small and large.

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard
Contact: Michele Parlett at 410-586-8501; mparlett@mdp.state.md.us;
http://www.jefpat.org/rentals.html.
Type of venue: Outdoor pavilion.
Number of guests: Picnic table seating for 210 inside pavilion; larger parties may be seated on the lawn area under tents provided by wedding party.
Included in rental: Picnic tables, open-air courtyard, expansive lawn area, restrooms, and elevated stage; food and beverage service area with deep sinks, refrigerator, freezer and ice machine. For an additional fee, a waterfront ceremony site, non-picnic style tables/chairs and other decorative elements are available.
Details: This 560-acre park with more than two miles of waterfront along the Patuxent River and St. Leonard Creek.

Perigeaux Winery, St. Leonard
Contact: John Behun at 410-586-2710; john@perigeaux.com; http://www.perigeaux.com.
Type of venue: Outdoor vineyard and indoor tasting room.
Number of guests: Up to 30 inside and 300 outside.
Included in rental: Outdoor ceremony site and indoor/outdoor reception site.
Details: This eight-acre estate vineyard is located between St. Leonard Creek and the Patuxent River. A new tasting room with a wrap-around porch overlooks the vineyard and is perfect for intimate wedding parties. Outdoor meadow space, which also overlooks the vineyard, will easily accommodate a tent and larger wedding parties.

The Point, Broomes Island
Contact: Crystal Bowen at 410-474-2160; banquets_stoneys@hotmail.com;
http://www.stoneysbroomesisland.com/rental.html.
Type of venue: Outdoor, waterfront.
Number of guests: Up to 200.
Included in rental: Two ceremony areas, reception tent, tables/chairs, china, glassware, flatware, and boat bar with tent. Exclusive food and beverage catering by Stoney’s Seafood House.
Details: Nestled on the Patuxent River, The Point provides a picturesque waterfront location complete with waterfalls, lush landscaping and panoramic views of the Patuxent River and shoreline.

Running Hare Vineyard, Prince Frederick
Contact: Barbara Scarborough at 410-414-8486; barb@runningharevineyard.com
http://www.runningharevineyard.com/vineyard_rental.htm.
Type of venue: Outdoor vineyard ceremony site and indoor ballroom.
Number of guests: Up to 260 seated or 550 standing.  
Included in rental: Outdoor pergola; outdoor tables/chairs and bar, plus indoor tables/chairs; 200 square-foot dance floor and 15-foot black walnut/granite bar; catering by Maryland Country Caterers or Canards Catering & Event Production.
Details: This 300-acre private farm with an eight-acre vineyard and winery features a Tuscan-styled events building with a hilltop view of the vineyard features 8,400 square feet of covered porch and indoor ballroom for dining and dancing under a seven-foot crystal chandelier.

-Barbara Graf

CHARLES COUNTY

Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House, Waldorf
Contact: Danny Fluhart at 301-274-9358.
Type of venue: Outdoor historic site.
Number of guests: Unlimited.
Included in rental: Use of the outdoor grounds.
Details: A 197-acre pastoral setting with the historic Dr. Mudd House as a backdrop. The front area of the house is 10 acres of mowed grass, perfect for tents and with plenty of parking. All tents, tables and chairs, catering, and bathrooms must be rented and brought to the site.

Elk’s Lodge No. 2421, Waldorf
Contact: 301-645-2421; elks2421@comcast.net.
Type of venue: Banquet hall.
Number of guests: 230 or fewer.
Included in rental: Tables/chairs, early entry for decorating or catering needs.
Details: This Waldorf banquet hall hosts many weddings because of its pristine interior, ample parking and easy-to-access location. Guests must bring their own caterers into the full kitchen.

Family Life Center, Waldorf
Contact: 301-843-0640; croland@calvarygospel.org (sanctuary rentals)/rwarren@calvarygospel.org (banquet rentals); http://www.calvarygospel.org.
Type of venue: Banquet hall.
Number of guests: Seats up to 300 guests.
Included in rental: Tables and chairs.
Details: The Family Life Center is a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a banquet room and a commercial kitchen. For ceremonies, guests may also rent the front sanctuary /chapel, which seats up to 350 people. The use of alcoholic beverages is limited to one champagne or wine toast.

Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, Waldorf
Contact: 301-645-4546/301-843-2233; waldorfjaycees@hotmail.com.
Type of venue: Banquet hall.
Number of guests: Depending on room, up to 525.
Included in rental: Tables/chairs, linens, crystal and catering.
Details: The Jaycees Center has three rental halls, each room has a minimum person requirement that, once met, cancels the room rental fee so customers pay only for catering.
Hilton Garden Inn, Waldorf
Contact: Michelle Jones, director of sales, at 240-222-0000/240-222-0001.
Type of venue: Hotel, overlooking a man-made lake.
Number of guests: Depending on location, up to 150.
Included in rental: Tables/chairs and catering.
Details: This Waldorf hotel has 2,500 square feet of banquet space, including one large room and three smaller rooms. Catering is handled by the hotel’s restaurant, American Grill, which offers menus to fit every budget and level of elegance.


Idyllic, Newburg
Contact: Nancy Gasparovic, owner, at  301-848-3210; nancyg1965@gmail.com.
Type of venue: Outdoor, waterfront.
Number of guests: Up to 700 under tents.
Included in rental: Waterfront and field areas; indoor rooms for dressing can be included.
Details: Idyllic is a private home with a pastoral feel and a spectacular view of the Wicomico River. It can host an unlimited number of outdoor guests. The property allows for infinite set-ups, including tents in a large, open field; a large area between the house and the river bank; and paved, lighted tennis courts often used as a dance floor. Guests bring all rentals to the site. A gazebo and shaded area near the water are perfect for small wedding ceremonies.    

Mattawoman Creek Arts Center, Marbury
Contact: 301-743-5159; mattawomanart@aol; http://www.mattawomanart.org.
Type of venue: Outdoor waterfront and indoor art gallery.
Number of guests: Around 100 (call for consult).  
Included in rental: Use of outdoor space, small kitchen (may need to bring catering van).

Details: This art center facility, including its two galleries, porch and/or the large yard overlooking Mattawoman Creek, is uniquely decorated with outdoor sculptural art is perfect for an afternoon or evening wedding reception. Guests will need to bring in tents, tables and chairs, a caterer, and extra, portable bathroom facilities.

Middleton Hall, Waldorf
Contact: 301-932-8100/301-870-1000; staff@middletonhall.com.
Type of venue: Banquet hall.
Number of guests: 104-396.
Included in rental: Tables/chairs, linens, dance floor and full catering.
Details: Three rooms are available. Some special features include a fountain with a bench, two fireplaces and one staircase perfect for a bride’s grand entrance. A popular option is having the Patuxent Room arranged in a chapel style for the wedding ceremony and then having guests wander to another banquet room for the wedding reception.

Mount Republican, Newburg
Contact: Bridget O’Neill, owner, at 301-653-3615.
Type of venue: Indoor/outdoor, waterfront historic home.
Number of guests: Up to 700 outdoors under tents.
Included in rental: Outdoor space, use of some of the historic home’s rooms for a small ceremony or dressing.
Details: This private home built in 1792 sits on 400 acres and is one mile from the Potomac River. The grand entrance includes magnolia trees lining the driveway and beautiful landscaping with a water view in the distance. Tents, portable bathrooms, catering needs and all other rentals must be brought to the site. Guests may have an indoor or outdoor ceremony.   
Rosewood Manor, Port Tobacco
Contact: 301-534-2344/240-640-3556 (cell); rosewoodmanor1@yahoo.com; http://www.rosewoodmanorweddings.com.
Type of venue: Indoor and outdoor.
Number of guests: Depending on the type of service requested, up to 100.