The 2 best wedding venues in Cascade, ranked and compared

Lakeside Hall at Fort Ritchie is a historic Tudor-style building originally constructed in 1927/1928 by the Maryland National Guard as the Officer's Club for Camp Ritchie, set along Lake Royer in Highfield-Cascade, Maryland. The hall features a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, American Chestnut beams, wood floors, a separate bar area, and a large deck overlooking the lake and Blue Ridge Mountains. Couples can host outdoor ceremonies on the deck, pier, or grassy area, with a nearby historic church available for larger ceremonies, then move inside to seat up to 150 guests. The family-owned venue hosts only one event per day from 9 AM to 11 PM, provides linens, decor and a full bar, and welcomes outside caterers; pricing for 2026–2027 is $7,000–$7,500.

Lakeside Hall at Historic Fort Ritchie is a 1933 former officers’ club featuring a floortoceiling stone fireplace, rustic beam ceilings, and a large deck overlooking Lake Royer. The venue offers an intimate waterfront lodgestyle setting suitable for ceremonies and receptions. Its lakeside views and historic architecture create a romantic, rustic atmosphere for weddings and events.