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Your Guide To Choosing Outdoor Wedding Venues in Maryland
Planning a wedding can be stressful, but picking the right venue doesn’t have to be! Everyone dreams of a beautiful outdoor ceremony with green scenery all around you or standing with your toes in the sand across from your loved one. Here is your guide to the best outdoor wedding venues in Maryland.
There are three types of outdoor venues to choose from,
- Waterfront
- Rustic
- Woodsy
Let’s go over some of the Pros and Cons of each choice!
Waterfront Wedding Venues
Beach Weddings
There are many options when it comes to getting married by the water. You, of course, could do a beach wedding which is a classic for a reason.
Who doesn’t want to feel the sand between their toes while they’re getting married? The famous beach of Ocean City does not require you to obtain a permit to get married on the beach and you can even rent a private beach along the coast for only \$1,000.
If you want a bit more luxury to your beach wedding you can select a venue like Swan Point Yacht and Country Club which is adjacent to the eastern shore. If you have a summer wedding a beach venue could be perfect for you!
Boat or Yacht Weddings
Want to be on the water but don’t want to deal with sand? Why not try a boat wedding?
It is a unique wedding venue and one that Maryland has a surplus of. Try a City Cruise out of Baltimore or The Sail Selina II in St. Michaels.
These venues are great for smaller wedding parties and create a really fun atmosphere for all your guests.
Rustic Wedding Venues
Barn and Farm Weddings
Want more of a homey feeling for your big day? Maybe a rustic wedding is what you are looking for! In Maryland, there are a ton of barns and farms that host weddings for couples dying to live out their homegrown dream. This type of wedding is also ideal for the DIY bride or groom.
From mason jars to tiny pieces of wood there are so many ways to customize your wedding with this option, and it will save you money!
Some great options for a barn wedding in Maryland are The Manor, in Westminster, Circle D in Woodbine, and The Barn at Pleasant Acres in St. Leonard, one of the best wedding venues in all of Southern Maryland.
“Happy marriages begin when we marry the ones we love, and they blossom when we love the ones we marry.”
Woodsy Wedding Venues
Garden and Forest Wedding Venues
The last type of outdoor wedding venue, woodsy. These venues embrace the outdoors and have it on display during your ceremony and reception. If you want the aesthetic of having an outdoor wedding, one of these types of venues might be the best option. The first type of wedding venue is a garden and forest venue.
These venues are surrounded by foliage and flowers that are perfect for wedding photos and make for great decoration. This means minimal work for you and your bridal party setting up, as the decoration is nature itself! Some of the most beautiful wedding venues in Maryland are garden venues such as The Villa in Beltsville, The Crown Rose Estate in Knoxville, and Camp Puh’tok in Monkton.
Greenhouse Wedding Venues
Vineyard and Winery Wedding Venues
Are you and your partner wine connoisseurs? Then a vineyard wedding venue might be the perfect option for you! On top of being beautiful sites to host your big day, vineyards also offer top-quality wine that you don’t have to search for outside of your venue. These venues have beautiful rolling hills that will make for beautiful pictures and great memories for you and your guests.
Some great Vineyards that host weddings in Maryland are Robin Hill Farm and Vineyard, in Brandywine, Bordeleau Winery, in Eden, and Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick.
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