New To The Area and TOTALLY Lost!

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• LoveKiss member

  

  July 2012 edited July 2012

  Grammercy Mansion (northern Baltimore County, doesn't meet your large # or rooms requirement, but isn't far from the Sheraton in Towson), Antrim 1844 (Carroll County), Harbour Inn (Talbot County, has water view), Tidewater Inn  (Talbot County),  Chesapeake Beach resort (Calvert County, has water view), and the Chesapeake Bay Hyatt (Dorchester County, has water view) all come to mind. They all have outdoor ceremony spaces, indoor reception spaces, and the capacity to sleep a good number of guests.

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• LCD&TJFS member

  

  July 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_maryland-baltimore_new-to-the-area-and-totally-lost?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:85Discussion:31b6876f-100c-46d8-98a9-502b63ead5d0Post:e0250efe-b730-4e21-ae0a-875ec86d021f">Re: New To The Area and TOTALLY Lost!</a>:
  [QUOTE]Grammercy Mansion (northern Baltimore County, doesn't meet your large # or rooms requirement, but isn't far from the Sheraton in Towson), Antrim 1844 (Carroll County), Harbour Inn (Talbot County, has water view), Tidewater Inn  (Talbot County),  Chesapeake Beach resort (Calvert County, has water view), and the Chesapeake Bay Hyatt (Dorchester County, has water view) all come to mind. They all have outdoor ceremony spaces, indoor reception spaces, and the capacity to sleep a good number of guests.
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  </div><div>Thank you! I am sort of in love with The Oaks and Celebrations on the Bay so we are going to go see those too. I'm preparing myself to cringe on pricing, though. I appreciate your help very much!
  
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• LoveKiss member

  

  July 2012 edited July 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_maryland-baltimore_new-to-the-area-and-totally-lost?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:85Discussion:31b6876f-100c-46d8-98a9-502b63ead5d0Post:1024b237-4f52-4908-998e-9de388f4aa28">Re: New To The Area and TOTALLY Lost!</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: New To The Area and TOTALLY Lost! : Thank you! I am sort of in love with The Oaks and Celebrations on the Bay so we are going to go see those too. I'm preparing myself to cringe on pricing, though. I appreciate your help very much!
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  No problem. The Kent Manor Inn may also be a good option. Plenty of hotel rooms and right on the water for the ceremony with an indoor reception space.

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• KangBeidi23 member

  

  July 2012

  Take a look at Kurtz's Beach.  We are getting married there in September. It is right next to Celebrations by the Bay and is half the price.  I think Celebrations quoted us $125 a person and Kurtzs was only $60 a person.   Celebrations also has a place called Anchor Inn that we looked at that was pretty nice too and I think that was $110 a person.

  Here is the Kurtz website

  http://www.kurtzsbeach.com/

  
  

  
  

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• LCD&TJFS member

  

  July 2012

  We decided to go with Mountain Branch in Joppa. We live less than 4 miles from there and it's almost all inclusive! Tent, tables, chairs, linens, food, drinks and a coordinator, it's going to make my life a LOT easier!! Has anyone hosted or been to a wedding there?

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• Maggie0829 member

  

  July 2012 edited July 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_maryland-baltimore_new-to-the-area-and-totally-lost?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:85Discussion:31b6876f-100c-46d8-98a9-502b63ead5d0Post:f80b5b98-a6d9-4099-8a5e-ef4ffe3a69f6">Re: New To The Area and TOTALLY Lost!</a>:
  [QUOTE]We decided to go with Mountain Branch in Joppa. We live less than 4 miles from there and it's almost all inclusive! Tent, tables, chairs, linens, food, drinks and a coordinator, it's going to make my life a LOT easier!! Has anyone hosted or been to a wedding there?
  Posted by LCD&TJFS[/QUOTE]
  
  I have only set-up flowers for a wedding there before, but many of my friends have been to plenty of weddings there and have never been disappointed with any of the offerings.
  
  I know you still have a bit to go, but I would love to recommend a great florist (who I used for my wedding)!  Flowers by Design is located right in the heart of Bel Air (on Main Street next to the Dark Horse).  The owner is very easy to work with and she has amazing ideas.  Also, some great bakers in the area would be Flavor Cupcakery (Bel Air).  They used to only do cupcakes but now they do custom cakes as well.  Desserts by Rita (Havre de Grace) is very well known and I have never been disappointed.
  
  Hope this helps!
  
  ETA:  Oh and for a great bridal shop in the area try Amanda Ritchey's (located on Bel Air Road in Fallston area) and K&B Bridal on Main Street in Bel Air.  I got my dress from Amanda's and loved the experience.  Both stores also offer bridesmaid dresses and I know Amanda's has just started offering tuxes for the boys!
  
  I live in Bel Air so if you need any other recommendations of nearby places for your wedding or just because feel free to PM me!

  
  

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• JennigoesUSA member

  

  July 2012

  Since you are in Harford County I would highly recommend Swan Harbor Farm.
  The Vandiver Inn is nice too but a completely different setting. Both are in Havre De Grace

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• ashlidie member

  

  July 2012

  I second the recommendation for Amanda Ritchey salon

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• montigirl07 member

  

  August 2012

  Venues are the best start-check out http://eventprolive.net/lighting/ to see some of the locations listed by others and how Event Pro Live has enhanced it and made it unique for each bride's vision

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• LCD&TJFS member

  

  December 2012

  Thanks to all for your help! We are still looking to book photog, dj, shuttle... any ideas and suggestions are warmly welcomed!

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• jschrof member

  

  October 2013

  Hi! I ended up doing a destination wedding, because I could not find a venue on the water or in the city that I liked!!
  
  However, when the time comes and you are looking for your grooms attire, feel free to contact me.  My friend who is a custom clothier in LA recently opened a showroom in Baltimore and I am working with him.  He has a great selection of custom made and tailored suits and tuxedos.  If you are interested, check out his website evolutionofstyle.com or feel free to contact me with any questions.
  
  Jen@evolutionofstyle.com
  
  Good luck with the rest of your wedding planning!   So much fun
  

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