Where To Have A Memorable Wedding
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ocation, Location, Location…. It’s not just for buying a home! Location is the number one deciding factor when you’re looking for a place to have your wedding or special event! Southern Maryland is truly a wedding paradise unknown to many. As I look over the Chesapeake Bay, I see the potential of beautiful weddings. Herrington on Bay, in Friendship, MD is a gorgeous location for a ceremony and then you can party all night long in a beautiful tent with views of the water. Just down the road in Chesapeake Flora Corner farm barn Beach is Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa. Newly renovated rooms that overlook the rustic charm in as well! the water and a new gazebo make this a But what if you’re not a water person luxury wedding paradise. and you want more of a rustic wedding or a countryside setting? Well, Southern Maryland has that too. Are you looking for rustic barn décor, Mason jars, twinkling lights and burlap runners? You are in luck; we have some beautiful locations just waiting to serve you and your guests. Flora Corner farm in Mechanicsville, accommodating up to 125 guests your wedding can take place in a stunning, renovated barn. Just imagine taking a ride through the property in a beautiful horse and carriage! Jefferson Patterson Park is a 560-acre park in St. Leonard that takes on a whole Flora Corner farm, picture by Leah Hewitt of new meaning on outdoor weddings. L Hewitt Photography Imagine hanging rustic chandeliers from the rafters and Mason jars on the tables. Stoney’s (The Pointe) in Broome’s Weatherly Farm in Newburg is Island has amazing water views and a another location that overlooks the beautiful waterfall to captivate your guest Potomac River but yet when you add the during your ceremony. Cove Point Lighthouse and the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons are going to give you the stunning views of the water then satisfy your needs when you are ready to eat! Travel down to St. Mary’s and check out Historic St. Mary’s City and the Broome Howard Inn. They are both situated on the water with breathtaking views for a ceremony. Olde Brenton Inn in Leonardtown is also a location that has stunning views overlooking the the Potomac River, Breton Bay and St. Clements Bay. Why not throw Running Hare Vineyard by Bella Photography
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By Kim Breedlove rustic charm transforms the space into a haven you have dreamt about. Or you can get married at Sotterley Plantation in Hollywood, MD. Their rustic backdrop and barn can be transformed into upscale BBQ style wedding or make your style into a rustic/elegant feel with all of Southern Maryland’s Favorites. Maybe you would like a unique venue to have your wedding… like Tuscany without the airfare costs? Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick truly has a Tuscan feel. Running Hare is a 291-acre private farm with a custom built Italian Pergola for a ceremony overlooking the vineyard. Then head inside the Tuscan-style Villa to dance the night away and make great memories!
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center in Solomons is another unique location to have your wedding. You can have your ceremony on the Sculpture Lawn and then head inside for your reception and be tantalized by great works of Art. Or take a drive to Charles County and have your wedding at the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs-Regency Stadium.