#1Venue 54
Venue 54 (formerly Southern Bell) is a modern barn wedding and event venue in Delmar, Maryland, that blends timeless elegance with Southern charm across indoor and outdoor settings. The main hall features crystal chandeliers, rustic wood beams, brick accents, custom sheer drapery, ambient lighting, a grand central staircase, custom-made farm tables and a custom white quartz bar, accommodating up to 220 seated guests with a dance floor (240 without). Outdoor amenities include a pergola ceremony site with 14 custom wood benches and conifer landscaping, a cocktail patio with custom seating, an outdoor rustic bar, four rockers with a patio fire pit and photo installations (a greenhouse and a hedge wall with neon light). Weekend rentals (12 hours on the wedding day plus up to 6 hours Friday for rehearsal/drop-off) include a 2-night stay at the adjacent Bungalow 54 (3 bedrooms / 2 baths / sleeps 10), free parking, a bridal suite with five vanity seats, a barn loft lounge and a prep kitchen. 2026 rates: $5,500 most months, $7,500 September–October; 2027 single-day rentals start at $4,500. Outside vendors are welcome except caterers must be from the approved list and all bartenders must be hired through Venue 54 or an approved caterer.


