9 Outdoor Ceremony Venues we Loved!

If you want the sun on your back or a view of the water, scroll down to see some fabulous options!

Oxon Hill

Oxon Hill Manor, constructed ca. 1928, sits high on a hill with a picturesque view of the Potomac River from the garden area. Its lush grounds, expansive views and stately large rooms make it an immensely popular rental site for meetings, conferences and events. The grounds include formal English gardens, rose bushes surrounding a reflecting pool, and a large brick patio for outdoor entertaining.

Penderyn Estates

With an expansive courtyard, complimented by a pool with a stately 15-foot bar and stunning patio, Penderyn Estate in Queenstown MD is set triumphantly among an abundance of gorgeous trees and colorful gardens. This marble-clad masterpiece is a home of rare and beautiful distinction.

Hemlock Farms

This expansive farm is tucked neatly away in Edgewater, MD off of Solomon's Island Road. Offering a guest house for the newlyweds to stay in and a space for food and beverage service, this venue comes with all the bells and whistles! 

Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Among the world's "greenest buildings," CBF's Philip Merrill Environmental Center is surrounded by acres of unspoiled natural beauty. The facility offers extraordinary views of the Chesapeake Bay—both inside and out—that are unmatched by any venue in the area.

Catherine Marie

The unobstructed view from the top deck shows 360 degrees of the magnificent Chesapeake Bay. Tables and chairs are plentiful for dining or just enjoying the sun or stars. Catherine was renovated in late 2014 and features new furnishings, carpet, wallpaper and decor.

Pier 5

Their stunning waterfront garden is located at the end of Inner Harbor's Pier 5. Its features include panoramic views of the harbor, transparent or traditional tenting and is located next to the historic Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse, a great location for wedding photos!

Elkridge Country Club

Elkridge is set on 117 acres just outside downtown Baltimore. Its elegant surroundings and lush green lawns are the perfect backdrop for you and your hunny to say "I Do"!

Kent Manor Inn

The Kent Manor Inn, located in Stevensville MD, offers two outdoor ceremony locations! You and your fiancé can choose to have a field side or a waterfront ceremony for your guests to enjoy and soak up the scenery!

Melissa and Zach's Exquisite Ride on The Catherine Marie

Melissa and Zach's soft and sweet wedding day was graced with beautiful weather while atop the Catherine Marie! The bride is one of 5 girls so you could say their family knew a thing or two about weddings! Event Pro provided the stellar decor and rentals while paying impeccable attention to detail. The big bridal party had so much fun taking pictures with Hamilton Photography, even spelling out LOVE with their bodies at the Annapolis docks! This day was perfect from start to finish! 

Credits: 

Ceremony & Reception Catherine Marie

Caterer Ken’s Creative Kitchen

Cake Sweethearts Patisserie

Photographer Hamilton Photography

DJ District Remix

Florist Blue Vanda Designs

Hair & Makeup Sadona Salon and Spa

Rentals/Lighting Event Pro

Transportation RMA Limo

St. Mary's Annapolis & Annapolis Westin Wedding

We loved working with Nitin & Chelsea!

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“Best Money You Will Spend on Your Wedding

I just want to say that Wedding Savvy provided my wife and I with the best experience we could have ever imagined. We had our wedding in Annapolis in September 2019 for over 300 people. As anyone can imagine, having a large wedding can be an extremely daunting task especially when you and your wife have a a full time job, but we are so thankful we had Wedding Savvy as our partner. As first time wedding planners, we had no idea where to begin or how to plan, and Wedding Savvy did EVERYTHING for us. We were initially recommended to Raquel by our event site because they have done weddings in Annapolis and when we met her we were blown away by her professionalism and attention to detail. We were interviewing several planners for a full time service and as soon as we met Raquel we decided to sign with her and her team. She asked us about our budget, our vision, and provided us with a full plan on how we can meet the expectations of our special day. After we had decided to work with Wedding Savvy, we were matched with Raquel's senior consultant, Leslie Jefferson. Leslie was a rockstar. She was extremely organized and provided us with great suggestions throughout the whole planning process. She was well connected with vendors in the area and was able to provide us vendors with great reviews that fit within our budget. She was so great to work with and was always willing to send an email, pick up the phone, and schedule a meeting with us whenever we needed. When you hire a full time planner, being able to have access when you need it most is extremely important and she was great at communicating. Aside, from the planning, Leslie went above and beyond on our wedding day as well. She went out of her way to pick up things for us last minute, make sure accommodations were made, and was extremely flexible from managing the event. Her assistants were fantastic on the day of as well making sure my wife, myself, my family, and all of our guests were having a good time and ensuring that we had everything that we needed. Even when things may not have gone to plan, the team thought quickly on their feet and made sure that things were fixed and back on schedule. The thing I would say that's most important is the level of organization that Leslie had when managing our contracts, vendors, and event sites. It's tough to keep track of everything and they had everything available when it was needed. Overall, the money you spend on Wedding Savvy is one of the best budget items you can allocate on your wedding day. Peace of mind that things will go smoothly and according to plan is worth every cent. I recommend Leslie and Raquel to anyone about to have a wedding and I can assure you that you will be in the best hands in the industry.”

-Nitin, Groom

Credits 

Ceremony:  St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Reception:  The Westin Annapolis

Full Service Wedding Coordinator:  Wedding Savvy, Leslie Jefferson

Photographer: Abby Grace Photography 

DJ & Photobooth:  Crowe Entertainment - DJ IVAN

Florist: My Flower Box Events

Transportation: Z Best Limo (Limo bus)

Transportation: Chesapeake Charter (Coach bus) 

Drape & Lighting: Event Dynamics

Cake: Sweethearts Patisserie