Couple kissing on their wedding day at Baltimore Marriott Waterfront

5 Spectacular Waterfront Wedding Venues in Baltimore


Do you have your sights on waterfront wedding venues in Baltimore for your big day?

Waterfront wedding venues in Baltimore offer great appeal. For instance, there’s nothing quite a like a waterfront wedding with the ambient sounds of the tide and the cool breeze coming off the water. Whether you’re tying the knot by the harbor or saying “I do” on the bank of the Monocacy River, Maryland is the perfect place for a wedding by the water’s edge. Take a look at these fantastic waterfront wedding venues in Baltimore:

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Waterfront Wedding Venues in Baltimore That’ll Make a Splash

Bride and groom kiss on the dock at Brittland Estates, one of the best Baltimore waterfront wedding venues.

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Brittland Estates

Located on the Eastern Shore, Brittland Estate’s collection of heritage properties offers a range of wonderful venues. In fact, they range from stately to rustic. For example, Stepne Manor is a charming manor house from around 1650. It is within walking distance of Historic Chestertown and ideal for small gatherings. In addition, Running Fox Country Retreat is a two-story historic house. It is surrounded by farmlands and forest and featuring a beautiful rustic barn. Next, there is Brittland Manor. It is an elegant old manor house set on 350 riverside acres complete with a cypress grove and traditional boxwood garden. This last location offers a 180 degree view of the Chester River and features a large brick patio capable of holding six different sizes of tent to accommodate any number of guests.

Bride and groom at Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, one of the best Baltimore waterfront wedding venues.

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Baltimore Marriott Waterfront

With a beautiful view of the Inner Harbor, this hotel venue boasts numerous large event spaces perfect for a lengthy guest list, including the Grand Ballroom which is capable of holding up to 1,350 guests with a  dance floor. The Waterview Terrace is available for outdoor events and commands an impressive view of both the harbor and the city. In addition, the hotel has 750 guest rooms. It’s perfect to host out-of-towners and is within walking distance of Harbor East, Little Italy and other city attractions.

Pier 5 Hotel

This vibrant Baltimore hotel offers both indoor and outdoor weddings right beside Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Choose from the Pier 5’s three ballrooms. For example, there is Harbor West Ballroom with its waterfront terrace; Harbor Club with its 270 degree view of the Inner Harbor and wraparound balcony; or Harbor East Ballroom with its stylish, eclectic atmosphere. Or, for an outdoor ceremony, choose the Waterfront Garden, which offers panoramic views of the harbor and is located next to the historic Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse.

Ceremony by the waterfront at Historic London Town and Gardens.

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Historic London Town & Gardens

This historic venue is right on the bank of the South River and offers year round rental options. Indoor options include the Glass Pavilion with its covered decks and 40×40 white organdy draped tent. For outdoor events, there is the Riverfront Deck and Ornamental and Woodland Gardens. It can hold ceremonies and receptions of up to 150 guests. Flowers in the gardens change seasonally so that something is always blooming. There is even a long pier, allowing you to arrive at the venue by boat, if you so desire.

The Wellwood

Lastly, situated within an hour of Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Wilmington, The Wellwood has a wonderful view of the North East River. The Wellwood puts an emphasis on customization and individual style. In fact, its staff promises to help you design the event you envision, whatever its formality level. The site features a climate-controlled banquet pavilion which can comfortably host up to 300 guests.