The 20 best wedding venues in Annapolis, ranked and compared

Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis is a modern hotel venue in Annapolis offering flexible meeting and event space suitable for intimate weddings and celebrations. The Baywood rooms provide comfortable seating, skirted tables with linens, and builtin food service areas. Onsite catering, full bar service, and WiFi make it a convenient, fullservice option for events. Guests also benefit from ADA accessibility and onsite parking.

Graduate Annapolis is an upscale boutique hotel in the Annapolis Arts District, steps from the Naval Academy. It offers nauticalthemed spaces, including the Regatta Ballroom (450 capacity) and a prefunction Atrium. As a fullservice venue, it provides inhouse catering, bar service, all essential equipment (chairs, tables, linens, etc.), and luxury overnight accommodations for a seamless, elegant, and stressfree celebration.

Port Annapolis Marina in Annapolis, Maryland is a waterfront wedding venue featuring The Overlook Pavilion and lawns with panoramic marina views. Couples can host ceremonies and receptions by the Chesapeake Bay with coastal breezes and twinkle lights under the pavilion. The venue offers flexible layouts and access to bridal suite space over the weekend for setup and storage. It is wellsuited to relaxed, outdoor celebrations with a scenic nautical backdrop.

The Historic Inns of Annapolis combine the history of the Chesapeake Bay with modern amenities, offering over 10,000 sq ft of awardwinning indoor and outdoor venues for weddings up to 250 guests. Centrally located in the Historic District, steps from the Statehouse and waterfront, this fullservice hotel complex provides historic facilities, luxurious accommodations, fullservice catering, and complete AV capabilities.

Whitehall is a 115-135 acre waterfront historic estate just 15-20 minutes from downtown Annapolis, Maryland, built in 1764 for Horatio Sharpe, the last Provincial Governor of Maryland. The Palladian-architecture manor is a National Historic Landmark, owned and operated by a non-profit foundation, and the peninsula offers a mile and a half of Chesapeake Bay shoreline along Meredith Creek, Whitehall Creek and Whitehall Bay. Weddings are fully outdoor with separate ceremony, cocktail and tented reception sites across sprawling lawns, gardens and fields, supporting up to ~400 seated guests and 600+ overall. The 2027 site rental fee is $25,750 and includes exclusive use of the property, a one-day 5-11 p.m. celebration, a 3-night stay in the 2-bedroom 1700s waterfront cottage, use of the manor for getting-ready and photos, an on-site venue manager, security and parking attendants, county permitting fees, parking for 250+ cars, and mosquito control. Couples must bring caterers, tents (from one of two exclusive vendors), power and restroom trailers, and engage a required full-service planner; estimated total wedding budgets start at $150,000.

Prism Annapolis is a modern, flexible event space in the Annapolis Arts District offering a blankcanvas setting for weddings and celebrations. The venue supports DIY designs or fully coordinated events and can work with a range of budgets. Fullservice offerings include event staff, bar and catering services, and onsite coordination in an ADAaccessible space. Its clean, industrial style suits both minimalist and colorful custom décor.

134 Prince offers a luxury residential retreat located just steps from the heart of downtown Annapolis. This boutique hotel provides tranquility in spacious common areas and elegantly landscaped gardens, even as it sits mere steps away from the U.S. Naval Academy, renowned restaurants, and the charming boutiques of Historic Annapolis. The venue features luxurious guest rooms and flexible function spaces within its common areas, which can be tailored for an event. It is an ideal setting for those who desire a luxurious, centrally located experience amidst the best of Annapolis's history and action.

The 18th Century Banquet Hall is a historic ballroom located within O'Brien's Oyster Bar & Seafood Tavern on Main Street in downtown Annapolis, Maryland, just steps from City Dock. Housed in a building established in 1774 as the Rose & Crown Tavern, the Ballroom is upstairs and features ornate moldings, grand chandeliers and what the venue calls the largest dance floor in Annapolis. Formal seating accommodates up to 100 guests, with theater and cocktail-style arrangements scaling higher; total restaurant capacity reaches 233. Additional spaces include the White Room, Brown Room, Board Room (up to 16) and a semi-private Garden Patio. All food must be catered by an outside company, while O'Brien's handles bar service in-house.

The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park is a 12-acre waterfront venue in the Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis, housed in the historic McNasby Oyster Company building on Back Creek with views of the Chesapeake Bay. Wedding spaces include the 2,500 sq ft Bay Room (seats 150) inside the museum, a tented 1,100 sq ft Waterfront Deck with 120-ft piers and 180-degree water views, a 2,600 sq ft outdoor Park Campus Pavilion (completed 2023) with a fireplace, the 2,500 sq ft Exhibit Gallery for cocktail hour, the 600 sq ft Barge House meeting space, plus the historic 1940 skipjack Wilma Lee available for private charters up to 35 passengers (April-October). Capacity tops out at ~175 for receptions. Rental fees range $1,200-$7,200 depending on day, with 3pm-11pm exclusive access; rentals include 150 white resin padded chairs, 8 rectangular tables, museum site supervisor and exclusive use. Full-service catering must come from the approved list ($1,000 fee for an outside caterer with DHMH license/insurance).

Franklin House is a historic 1908 Colonial Revival house and boutique event venue in the heart of downtown Annapolis, Maryland at 59 Franklin Street. The property has roughly 5,976 square feet of total event space arranged across multiple levels, including a Main Level (about 2,976 sq ft) that holds up to 150 guests cocktail-style, an Attic Loft for 32 seated or 65 standing guests, and the downstairs Downie Bar that holds up to 75-155 standing guests cocktail-style. Reviewers describe it as a beautiful hidden gem suitable for business lunches, one-on-one meetings, downstairs events, son's weddings and photo shoots. Included amenities are AV capabilities, complimentary Wi-Fi and table linens; the venue is wheelchair-accessible and outside caterers and alcohol are allowed. Day-to-day staff response can be inconsistent per some reviews.

The Atreeum at Soaring Timbers is a natureinspired event venue in Annapolis featuring soaring timber architecture and indooroutdoor flexibility. With warm wood beams, glass, and elegant finishes, it offers a refined yet organic backdrop for weddings and celebrations. The venue provides inhouse coordination, rentals, bar, and catering services to streamline planning. Its convenient Annapolis location and ample parking make it ideal for guests coming from Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Safe Harbor Port Annapolis is a resort-style marina on Back Creek in Annapolis, Maryland, part of the Safe Harbor Marinas network and located in the Sailing Capital of the World, minutes from historic downtown. The marina offers slip and dry storage, a swimming pool, fitness center, kayaks, a two-bedroom waterfront cottage rental and Black Market Bakery on-site. The Overlook Pavilion is the on-site wedding venue, a 2,700 sq ft waterfront pavilion that can be open or enclosed for climate-controlled events, comfortably seating up to 200 guests with a nearby gazebo for photos. The rental package includes tables, chairs, on-site parking and bridal suite access, and the pavilion is available April through October and is handicap accessible.

The Westin Annapolis is an upscale 225-room hotel and wedding venue in downtown Annapolis's Arts District, MD, with over 19,000 sq ft of meeting and event space and the largest ballroom of any Annapolis hotel. The 6,336 sq ft Capitol Ballroom seats up to 460 banquet-style and 400 for ceremonies/receptions, complemented by the daylight-filled Annapolis Ballroom (120–150 guests), the intimate Caucus Room (up to 30), a 3,200 sq ft pre-function space and two executive boardrooms. Services include Marriott Certified Wedding Planners, in-house catering and full bar, tables/chairs/china/flatware/glassware and linens, on-site lodging, valet and self-parking, indoor heated pool, 24-hour WestinWORKOUT, Azure Restaurant, and Varuna Spa by Aveda. The venue is pet-friendly (with a fee), ADA accessible, and recipient of WeddingWire Bride's Choice 2013–2020 and The Knot Best in Weddings 2011.

The Atreeum at Soaring Timbers is a modern, elegant event venue in Annapolis, Maryland, newly built in 2021 and owned by The Columbus Club of Annapolis for the Knights of Columbus Annapolis council. The post-and-beam building features a 4,000 sq ft open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, large windows, modern light fixtures, a sweeping staircase and balcony overlooking the main hall, a built-in bar and a chef-designed warming kitchen, set among trees a few miles from downtown Annapolis. Capacity is up to 275 seated for receptions (365 for meetings/seminars, 400 standing). Rental includes 20 60-inch round tables, 10 high-tops, 200 folding chairs, the built-in bar, warming kitchen, sound system, Wi-Fi, lighting and a well-appointed bridal room with wet bar, makeup counter, lounge area and private restroom; the venue is ADA accessible with ample free parking. Outside caterers (from the recommended list) and other vendors are welcome.

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (Philip Merrill Environmental Center) offers a unique and environmentally conscious wedding venue in Annapolis, MD. The stunning, sustainably designed building sits directly on the water, providing breathtaking views of the Chesapeake Bay. It features indoor and outdoor event spaces, including a pavilion and grounds suitable for ceremonies and receptions, perfect for couples seeking a modern, picturesque, and socially responsible location.

The Hornor Maritime Center is a 2,500 square foot Annapolis waterfront event venue on the 3rd floor overlooking Back Creek in the Eastport district, less than a mile from downtown Annapolis. Operated by the ABYC Foundation (a 501(c)(3) supporting marine workforce education), the space combines an industrial loft vibe with modern neutral tones and tall windows for natural light. It is best suited for smaller, intimate events up to 75 guests, including weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, baby showers, and celebrations of life. The Large Event Room (2,200 sq ft) is paired with a 21' x 16' conference room and dedicated restrooms; included A/V features a podium, ceiling-mounted LCD projector, 8' x 6' screen, two 48-inch flat-screen monitors, 10 ceiling speakers, cordless microphones, and computer hookups. DJs are not permitted due to the residential setting.

Watermark Tours, Charters, Cruises is a family-owned cruise and charter company operating in Annapolis and Baltimore since 1972, offering wedding ceremonies, receptions, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, welcome cruises, bachelor/bachelorette parties and after parties aboard its fleet of yachts on the Chesapeake Bay. The fleet – including Harbor Queen, Raven, Lady Sarah, Catherine Marie and Miss Anne – can accommodate weddings of up to 200 guests and offers both indoor and outdoor decks with views of Annapolis Harbor, the U.S. Naval Academy and Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Charter packages include furnishings, tables, chairs, white linens, glassware, full-service bars, optional on-site ceremony, captain and crew, fuel and dockage, with professional event planners assisting throughout; facilities are wheelchair accessible.

The Maryland Inn is part of the Historic Inns of Annapolis, a trio of 18th- and 19th-century Victorian-charm hotels in the downtown Annapolis Historic District including the Governor Calvert House (check-in for all guests) and the Robert Johnson House. The Maryland Inn sits at the heart of downtown on Main Street and Church Circle and offers luxurious historic accommodations with direct access to Drummer's Lot Pub. Guest rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, granite countertop bathrooms, mini fridges and window HVAC. Across the property the Historic Inns offer 7 indoor and outdoor wedding venues totaling more than 10,000 square feet of event space accommodating up to 400 guests, including the Governor's Hall and Governor's Garden Terrace, plus full wedding planning, in-house catering with Chesapeake Bay-inspired menus, a preferred vendor network and group room blocks.

Weddings On the Water (WOW Annapolis), founded in 2020 by Tom and Christine Tomlinson, specializes in intimate, family-oriented waterfront weddings on Thomas Point Road in Annapolis. The luxury waterfront home accommodates up to 35 guests for wedding weekends with a heated saltwater pool, hot tub, firepit, screened-in porch, kids' room, dock and Margarita Pier overlooking Chesapeake Bay. The team also coordinates ceremonies on sailboats (up to 40), yachts (50+), waterfront parks (up to 150) and Chesapeake waterfront restaurants (up to 100), and Tom is an ordained officiant. They cater to second weddings, same-sex weddings, vow renewals and bridal showers as well.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis is a premier hotel venue offering stylish, modern event spaces like the Coastal Ballroom for weddings up to 280 guests. As a fullservice hotel, it provides all amenities needed for a stressfree celebration, including onsite catering, bar services, accommodations, and an inhouse event planner. The venue is renowned for its excellent staff, delicious food, and convenient location near downtown Annapolis.