Help us with a great outdoor venue for our reception

Re: Help us with a great outdoor venue for our reception

• Maggie0829 member

  

  December 2012

  Not sure about caterers but have you looked into local vineyards?

  
  

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• paulnerica member

  

  December 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_maryland-baltimore_help-us-with-a-great-outdoor-venue-for-our-reception?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:85Discussion:b860038b-5244-4a2c-b9e5-fead3a60ce24Post:30a8965b-3184-4459-8732-b5cb0eb9c206">Re: Help us with a great outdoor venue for our reception</a>:
  [QUOTE]Not sure about caterers but have you looked into local vineyards?
  Posted by Maggie0829[/QUOTE]
  
  We thought about it, but bugs may be a problem & not too many lodging options around vineyards for our out of town guests.  Love the idea tho, cuz we love wine festivals & frequent them in summer & fall.  Thanks for ur suggestion Maggie.

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• ashlidie member

  

  December 2012

  I think swan harbor lets you have outside catering, and have de grace might have lodging

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• Meghannsix member

  

  December 2012

  We're getting married at Shade Trees and Evergreens, in Frederick, about an hour outside of Baltimore.  It's pretty much all outside, you have to bring your own caterer because they don't have one.  The hotel situation may be an issue, closest one is about 8 miles away, the one I'm using is 13 miles away.

  

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• LoveKiss member

  

  December 2012

  Have you thought about renting a summer camp? They come with accomodations, usually let you bring in your own food, and are very outdoors-oriented. Camp Puh'tok, Camp Airey, Camp Louise, Treehouse Camp, etc. are options to explore, if the idea strikes your fancy.
  
  You can also look at Quiet Waters park in Annapolis. It doesn't have accomodations onsite, but all of the Annapolis hotels are close by. The William Paca house right in Annapolis is another option. If you are interested in a splurge, Londontown Gardens has a stunning outdoor setting. Again, Annapolis hotels are reasonably close.
  
  In Howard County you could look at the Patapsco Female Institute. Such a unique place, and the Columbia hotels are quite close.  

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• may2005 member

  

  December 2012

  Have you looked at Gramercy Mansion in Baltimore?

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• Soon2bmixon13

  

  January 2013

  Have you looked into the Hebron House? The ampitheatre is gorgeous!!!!!

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• Ella and Pedro member

  

  March 2013

  Chase Court has a ceremony space outside (a lovely shade garden with a goldfish pond and fountain) and a building with a fireplace, chandeliers, gothic windows, and beautiful hardwood floors.  It's in downtown Baltimore, 5-10 minutes from dozens of hotels.  It's also very close to the highway, MARC, amtrak, BWI, and CCC (free shuttle bus).
  
  We booked on March 29, 2014 for their half-price winter rate.  May would not be half price, but you'd have wonderful weather.  You could do an outdoor cocktail style reception, but because of bugs I'd do the food indoors.
  
  Good luck!
  
  Ella

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