Places in MD for a Small Wedding & Reception
Maryland offers many types of locations for your wedding reception. The Chesapeake Bay serves as a backdrop for waterfront receptions. Historic mansions provide accommodations to guests and a romantic setting. Choosing the location of your wedding reception will help set the atmosphere and mood of the reception.
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Waterfront
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Celebrations on the Bay is located in Pasadena, directly on the Chesapeake Bay. Your wedding can be held in a waterfront tent or inside their elegant ballroom overlooking the bay. Couples have the option of using the catering company Catering by Uptown, which is provided by the Celebrations at the Bay or finding their own caterer. There is both a bride's and groom's dressing area. All entertainment equipment is provided as well as alcohol and clean-up, and valet parking can be arranged.
Historic Mansions
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Historic Waverly Mansion is an historic mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mansion still retains the charm and beauty of the 18th century with its architecture, restored rooms and landscaped gardens. Guests can explore the home during the reception party. Attached to the back of the house is a tent set up near the gardens. Catering is provided by Catering by Uptown. Alcohol, clean-up and free on-site parking is provided. A bride's and groom's dressing area is also provided. Accommodations can be made for guests upon request.
Gramercy Mansion Bed and Breakfast is located only minutes from downtown Baltimore in Greenspring Valley. It is located on 45 acres of woodland trails and gardens. The foyer of the mansion features a winding staircase leading up to 11 bed and breakfast suites in which guests can stay. The rooms are furnished with artwork, antiques, oriental carpets and fireplaces. Caterers must be chosen from an approved list. Tables and chairs are provided, but you must bring linen and silverware. A licensed server must serve the alcohol you provide for the reception.
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Cruise
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Inner Harbor Cruises books wedding cruises for as few as 20 guests. Their luxury yachts cruise along the Chesapeake Bay and can be decorated to suit your tastes. Inner Harbor can provide a full service event planner and a licensed officiate. The caterer must be chosen off of a preferred list. Tables, linens, chairs and silverware are all provided. alcohol can be provided or you can choose to bring your own. Guest parking is provided on an on-site lot.
Theatre
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The Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center located in Baltimore serves as a unique place to hold your wedding and reception. It was chosen as one of the Knot's best of weddings of 2010. The theatre is a very grand and ornate space with 65-foot ceilings. Your wedding or reception can be held on the stage of the theatre, if you choose. Spectrum Catering is the exclusive caterer at the Hippodrome Theatre. The bride's and groom's dressing areas are the same used by famous Broadway actors and actresses. Parking is available in the garage directly attached to the theatre.
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