BEST WEDDING VENUES IN BALTIMORE, MD
According to a Wedding Planner with 15+ Years of Experience
After planning hundreds of weddings and events over the past 15 years, we know as much as you do, that not all weddings are the same. Not all client needs are the same. And not everyone’s style is the same.
There are 4 core differences in venue needs for modern brides and grooms:
- Capacity: The average wedding in Baltimore has about 110 guests. However, some people are hosting weddings as small as 50, and some as large as 500+. To help you find venues that meet your capacity needs, we created a separate section for venues with a capacity over 200 below.
- Catering: While many venues require you to cater your food through them, this does not work for everyone. For multicultural weddings with specific meal items you’d want to serve, or simply wanting to choose your own (licensed) caterer who specializes in your favorite meal options, you may want a venue that gives more flexibility in the area. This is why we have a specific section below for venues that allow outside catering.
- Indoor/Outdoor: If you’re hosting a wedding in the middle of Summer or the middle of Winter then you may be seeking an indoor venue, but if your wedding is in more mild times, you may want part or all of your wedding to be outdoors. We’ve noted which venues below provide outdoor options for the ceremony or reception
- Style: Everyone’s style is unique, so we’ve provided a list of venues with different styles for you to choose from.
SECTION 1: VENUES THAT ARE CATERING HALLS
1. THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM
A world-class art museum in downtown Baltimore with stunning galleries. The sculpture court and grand ballroom provide elegant backdrops. Supporting arts and culture through your wedding. Professional events team handles everything seamlessly.
Overview
- City: Baltimore, MD
- Max capacity: 200 guests seated
- Provides in-house catering only
- Indoor venue only
What couples love:
- A world-class art museum in downtown Baltimore with stunning galleries
- The sculpture court and grand ballroom provide elegant backdrops
- Supporting arts and culture through your wedding
- Professional events team handles everything seamlessly
- Perfect for art-loving couples who want sophisticated elegance
2. THE BELVEDERE
A historic 1903 building in downtown Baltimore with old-world elegance. The 13th Floor ballroom with panoramic city views. Original architectural details and period charm. Exceptional service and culinary excellence.
Overview
- City: Baltimore, MD
- Max capacity: 400 guests seated
- Provides in-house catering only
- Indoor venue only
What couples love:
- A historic 1903 building in downtown Baltimore with old-world elegance
- The 13th Floor ballroom with panoramic city views
- Original architectural details and period charm
- Exceptional service and culinary excellence
- Perfect for classic Baltimore sophistication
3. THE VALLEY MANSION
A stunning estate in Cockeysville with beautiful gardens. Multiple ceremony sites and elegant ballroom. The team is professional, organized, and genuinely caring. Catering services that simplify planning.
Overview
- City: Cockeysville, MD
- Max capacity: 1300 guests seated
- Provides in-house catering only
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A stunning estate in Cockeysville with beautiful gardens
- Multiple ceremony sites and elegant ballroom
- The team is professional, organized, and genuinely caring
- Catering services that simplify planning
- Perfect for couples wanting estate elegance near Baltimore
4. HISTORIC LONDON TOWN AND GARDENS
A historic 23-acre waterfront site in Edgewater near Annapolis. Beautiful gardens and South River views. Historic William Brown House and woodland garden ceremony sites. Supporting historic preservation through your wedding.
Overview
- City: Edgewater, MD
- Max capacity: 100 guests seated
- Provides in-house catering only
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A historic 23-acre waterfront site in Edgewater near Annapolis
- Beautiful gardens and South River views
- Historic William Brown House and woodland garden ceremony sites
- Supporting historic preservation through your wedding
- Perfect for couples wanting Maryland colonial history and natural beauty
5. THE BALLROOM AT ELLIS PRESERVE
A modern luxury venue in Newtown Square (near Baltimore/Philly corridor). Stunning ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and elegant design. Professional staff and exceptional catering. Flexible event spaces for different wedding sizes.
Overview
- City: Newtown Square, PA
- Max capacity: 230 guests seated
- Provides in-house catering only
- Indoor venue only
What couples love:
- A modern luxury venue in Newtown Square
- Stunning ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and elegant design
- Professional staff and exceptional catering
- Flexible event spaces for different wedding sizes
- Perfect for contemporary elegance
SECTION 2: VENUES THAT ALLOW OUTSIDE CATERING
PERFECT FOR CLIENTS WITH PARTICULAR CATERING & CULTURAL NEEDS
1. THE GRAND LODGE OF MARYLAND
A historic Masonic temple in Cockeysville. Grand architecture and multiple event spaces. Affordable and unique. Perfect for couples wanting historic character with vendor freedom.
Overview
- City: Cockeysville, MD
- Max capacity: 410 guests seated
- Allows outside catering
- Indoor venue only
What couples love:
- A historic Masonic temple in Cockeysville
- Outside catering allowed
- Grand architecture and multiple event spaces
- Affordable and unique
- Perfect for couples wanting historic character with vendor freedom
2. GRAMERCY MANSION
A 1902 Tudor Revival mansion in Stevenson with gardens. Historic elegance with beautiful grounds. Budget-friendly for mansion grandeur. Great for couples wanting estate charm with catering flexibility.
Overview
- City: Stevenson, MD
- Max capacity: 150 guests seated
- Allows outside catering through approved vendors
Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A 1902 Tudor Revival mansion in Stevenson with gardens
- Outside catering allowed through approved vendors
- Historic elegance with beautiful grounds
- Budget-friendly for mansion grandeur
- Great for couples wanting estate charm with catering flexibility
3. CYLBURN ARBORETUM
A 176-acre arboretum in Baltimore with mansion and gardens. Natural beauty and historic architecture. City-managed and affordable. Perfect for garden-loving couples with total vendor control.
Overview
- City: Baltimore, MD
- Max capacity: 200 guests seated
- Requires outside catering
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A 176-acre arboretum in Baltimore with mansion and gardens
- Outside catering required
- Natural beauty and historic architecture
- City-managed and affordable
- Perfect for garden-loving couples with total vendor control
4. CERESVILLE MANSION
A Victorian mansion in Frederick (45 minutes from Baltimore). Historic charm with multiple ceremony and reception sites. Flexible and budget-friendly. Great for couples wanting mansion elegance with vendor freedom.
Overview
- City: Frederick, MD
- Max capacity: 250 guests seated
- Allows outside catering
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A Victorian mansion in Frederick
- Outside catering allowed
- Historic charm with multiple ceremony and reception sites
- Flexible and budget-friendly
- Great for couples wanting mansion elegance with vendor freedom
5. WOODLAWN MANOR CULTURAL PARK
A historic mansion in Sandy Spring with gardens. Beautiful grounds and elegant interiors. Parks department venue – very affordable. Perfect for couples wanting historic Maryland charm with catering control.
Overview
- City: Sandy Spring, MD
- Max capacity: 50 guests seated
- Allows outside catering
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A historic mansion in Sandy Spring with gardens
- Outside catering allowed
- Beautiful grounds and elegant interiors
- Parks department venue – very affordable
- Perfect for couples wanting historic Maryland charm with catering control
This venue list only scratches the surface on amazing venues in the area.
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