The 2 best wedding venues in Cambridge, ranked and compared

Swan Cove Manor is a private 20+ acre waterfront estate on Maryland's Eastern Shore in Cambridge, set along the Chesapeake Bay with private docks, a small sandy beach, two swimming pools, fire pits, and lush woodlands. Wedding events are held in a 4,000 sq ft waterfront tent with solid flooring, white ceiling draping, perimeter lighting, and clear vinyl panels on the waterside, accommodating up to 200 seated or 250 standing guests. Five designer-furnished manor homes (The Mariner, The Chart House, The Outrigger, The Quarterdeck) provide on-site lodging for up to 70 guests with full kitchens, central AC/heat, and Chesapeake nautical decor; The Quarterdeck wedding cottage is included complimentary for the couple. The complete-property rental ranges from $12,000 to $16,500 for a 3-day weekend (7-night minimum in July and August). Couples can BYO alcohol and freely choose vendors, with day-of coordination, set up/clean up, parking attendants, and tables/chairs included.

Manor Lawn is an outdoor event lawn at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, Maryland. The exquisitely manicured lawn sits adjacent to the 18th hole of River Marsh Golf Club with the Choptank River beyond and hosts wedding ceremonies, receptions and large events for up to 500 guests. The Hyatt resort offers more than 37,000 sq ft of flexible indoor event space and 85,000 sq ft of outdoor space including the Manor Lawn, the open-air Regatta Pavilion (banquet 250 / reception 350), the Breakwater Pavilion (150-guest ceremony), Choptank Ballroom and the Chesapeake Ballroom (banquet 850). On-site audiovisual rental, complimentary high-speed internet and seasoned event professionals support every event, with optional add-ons including spa treatments, golf and Camp Hyatt for kids. The venue is wheelchair accessible.