The 2 best wedding venues in Elkridge, ranked and compared

The Elkridge Furnace Inn is a chef-owned historic wedding venue and farm-to-table restaurant on a 16-acre property along the Patapsco River in Elkridge, Maryland, restored by owners Chef Dan and Donna Wecker beginning in 1989. The property features the 1810 Manor House with seven rooms and two bridal suites, a climate-controlled reception tent with crystal chandeliers (two from the set of House of Cards) and twinkle-light drapery, and the 1830 Garden House cottage for smaller events. The Manor House accommodates 65–180 guests (up to 265 with tent extensions) while the Garden House hosts 10–65 guest celebrations, with both indoor and outdoor ceremony options. All-inclusive packages include tables, chairs, linens, tableware, china, glassware, in-house staff, on-site coordinator, dessert/cake, and exclusive in-house catering from Chef Dan, with the property also offering organic gardens, free parking, and handicapped accessibility.

Belmont Manor & Historic Park is a restored 1738era historic site and Howard County Park, nestled on 68 acres of rolling green hills in Elkridge, MD. It offers the quintessential garden wedding with exclusive use of the Manor's first floor (accommodates 120) and two formal gardens for ceremonies. The main feature is the 60x100 Reception Tent on a brick pad, featuring a white liner, perimeter lighting, and 16 gold chandeliers. It accommodates up to 250 people and includes gold Chiavari chairs, tables, and a fixed dance floor. The venue is BYOVendor (approved fullservice caterer required).