Top 5 Wedding Venues For Your Maryland Wedding

Feb 32 min read

Over the last 10 years, I have photographed at probably over 100 wedding venues; and while I haven’t experienced them all, I’ve seen A LOT. My couples have taken me all over Maryland, the state known for its blue crabs & Old Bay. But, what I bet you didn’t know is that they have GORGEOUS wedding venues. As a wedding photographer, a great venue is everything. Let me tell you, Maryland wedding venues are more beautiful than my lens can capture. So, if you’re recently engaged or dreaming about where to host your fairytale wedding, here are 5 of my favorite wedding venues in Maryland (in no particular order) to consider!

My Top 5 Maryland Wedding Venues

Blue Moon Rising on Deep Creek Lake | McHenry, Maryland

This is the perfect location for a magical woodland wedding. The property features tiny cabins and a whimsical ceremony site among towering pine trees. Check out the Bell & Campbellweddings for inspiration.

Bride and groom exchanging vows during outdoor forest ceremony at Blue Moon Rising on Deep Creek Lake

Bride and groom celebrate with guests around a beer canoe at Blue Moon Rising on Deep Creek Lake

Antrim 1844 | Taneytown, Maryland

This central Maryland wedding venue brings together history and elegance. The property features an English Tea Rose Garden for ceremonies, an ornate mansion for cocktail hour & a pavilion to get your dance on. I shot the Miller's Fall wedding here. The golden hour views were amazing!

groom dipping bride for kiss in front of bridal party on balcony at the Antrim 1844 in Maryland

empty fall wedding ceremony at golden hour at the Antrim 1844 wedding venue

The Cloisters Castle | Pikesville, Maryland

If I could dream up a perfect wedding venue, gives me European castle vibes, and just overall feels magical - The Cloisters Castle is it. This indoor & outdoor wedding venue was built in 1920s & was perfect for the Brisbanecouple. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind authentic Gothic manor house, this location offers so much - from the spiral staircase, mounted knights, windmill, and cloisters walkway.

bride and groom looking at each other in front of the Cloisters Castle in Pikesville Maryland

bride and groom in front of the castle turret window at the Cloisters Castle in Pikesville Maryland

Glen Ellen Farm Wedding Venue | Frederick, Maryland

This outdoor wedding venue specializes in garden & farm-style weddings. The Geiser’s wedding featured a cocktail hour held in the ruins of an old barn and their wildflower gardens were the perfect backdrop.

The front of Glen Ellen Farm wedding venue in Maryland

Bride and groom in flower field at Glen Ellen Farm in Maryland

StoneBridge Events | Cumberland, Maryland

I’ve shot here a million times because it’s only 20 minutes from my home! This 32-acre country estate features a manor, a beautiful pond, and a tent that can hold up to 300. The Clarks chose this dreamy location.

ceremony arbor decorated overlooking pond at Stonebridge Events in Cumberland Maryland

groom dipping his bride for a kiss at the end of their wedding ceremony at Stonebridge Events in Cumberland Maryland

If you enjoyed these 5 Maryland wedding venues, I’d be happy to share more favorites & even venues in West Virginia, Virginia & Pennsylvania. Let me know in the comments!