The 2 best wedding venues in Easton, ranked and compared

The Oaks Waterfront Hotel is a beautifully renovated 1902 colonial-revival waterfront hotel and exclusive wedding venue set on 10 secluded acres on Oak Creek off the Chesapeake Bay in Easton, Maryland (near St. Michaels). The property became a member of Historic Hotels of America in 2025 following a substantial 2022 renovation. Couples buy out the entire estate for a full weekend, with ceremonies on the manicured ceremony lawn surrounded by lush gardens or on the covered dock (with adjustable louvers for inclement weather) and receptions in the climate-controlled Waterfront Ballroom with coffered ceilings and wood floors. Indoor seating capacity reaches 200 (300+ for events overall). On-site lodging totals 15 keys (11 main-building rooms/suites plus 4 one-bedroom waterfront cottages), with amenities including a dedicated Bridal Cottage, Groom's (Waterfront) Suite, outdoor swimming pool, complimentary made-to-order breakfast, bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards, and on-site gourmet catering by Chef Dave Donohue.

Magnolia Manor is a historic 19th-century Gothic Revival estate on the banks of the Tred Avon River in Easton, Maryland, designed by architect Richard Upjohn and completed in 1865. The Port Deposit granite manor features a Paris-sourced chandelier, an Italian fireplace, period furnishings, a wraparound waterfront screened porch with terrace, and manicured gardens including an old windmill and a large oak that serves as a popular ceremony tree. Downstairs holds large dining and sitting rooms, a full kitchen, breakfast room, billiards room and powder room; upstairs has three private suites (The Rhodes, The Pinkney, The Armstrong) for getting-ready. The grounds host ceremonies and tented receptions for 50-200 guests under a full-access rental model that lets couples bring their own caterer, planner, florist and entertainment.