Are you looking for dreamy Annapolis wedding venues with striking views?
Certainly, Annapolis wedding venues stand out with history, charm and waterfront settings. Imagine a maritime atmosphere, cobblestone streets and rich Colonial era history with inns and mansions. So read on as we describe some of our favorite Annapolis event spaces.
Set Sail for I Do With These 7 Annapolis Wedding Venues
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Annapolis Maritime Museum
Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park is a waterfront wedding venue where you can explore, engage and educate while saying I Do. The Annapolis coastal wedding location is a historic event space on the Chesapeake and views of Back Creek. In fact, the shoreline setting offers event spaces such as Museum Campus & Barge House. Alternatively, you can opt for its Park Campus with 12 acres of a waterfront park. In fact, it blends elegance with nature with its spacious 2,600 square foot Pavilion. Annapolis Museum and Park can host up to 200 guests, cocktail style. Finally, consider an experience directly on the water with its historic skipjack Wilma Lee Charter. The 1940s vessel sets sail for an intimate ceremony or reception up to 35 guests.
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Annapolis Waterfront Hotel
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel is, as the name suggests, an Annapolis waterfront wedding venue. In fact, it boasts nine event spaces. However, what is remarkable is the amount of outdoor event space with striking harbor views. For example, it has 6500 square feet of dreamy maritime settings. In addition, you can even board its 74-foot Schooner Woodwind for intimate cruises. Inside, there are 9 reception rooms with access to the outdoors to choose from. For instance, there is Chesapeake Ballroom complete with a waterfront patio facing the bay. However, Harborview Room is idea for more intimate gatherings.
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William Paca House and Garden
William Paca House and Garden is a restored 18th-century Georgian home with brick terraces. It overlooks a reconstructed two-acre pleasure garden. Highlights include a Chinese Chippendale-style bridge over a goldfish-shaped pond, four formal parterres, a wilderness garden, and a recreated summerhouse. Finally, William Paca House can hold up to 120 guests.
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Port Annapolis Marina
Port Annapolis Marina is a premier waterfront venue available year-round for events. It features a spacious 3,000-square-foot pavilion with panoramic views of the Chesapeake. In fact, Port Annapolis Marina can host up to 200 guests.
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The Westin Annapolis
The Westin Annapolis is a sophisticated Annapolis wedding venue featuring the largest ballroom in the city. Choose from its Capitol Ballroom for up to 400 guests or its Annapolis Ballroom, a more intimate setting for 150. Alternatively, The Caucus Room is cozier still with seating up to 30 guests. Finally The Westin Annapolis offers 225 guest rooms for those looking for lodging.
Historic Ogle House
Are you looking for an Annapolis wedding venue that embraces history and the United States Naval Academy? Then look no further than Historic Ogle House dating to 1739. The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni House is a three story landmark with a lovely courtyard ideal of ceremonies or cocktail house. Then step inside The Class of 1952 Ballroom to dine and dance the night away at your reception. In addition, its charming balcony is a romantic spot for photos.
Reynolds Tavern
Lastly, Reynolds Tavern is an Annapolis restaurant with three en-suite rooms. It is a historic venue thoughtfully restored to reflect 18th Century refinement. You will find that Reynolds Tavern is the oldest tavern in Annapolis as well as the U.S. Reynolds Tavern is ideal for intimate weddings inside while outside offers a more spacious al fresco reception.
