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#1The Holiday Inn Gaithersburg is a fullservice hotel offering over 9,100 sq ft of flexible event space, including a Grand Ballroom that can host receptions for up to 350 guests. Conveniently located in the High Tech Business Corridor, the venue provides allinclusive wedding packages, professional planning staff, onsite catering, and an outdoor tent option for seasonal gatherings.
#2The Heritage Building at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, Maryland is a versatile event facility suitable for weddings, parties, family reunions, proms and meetings. It comprises two air-conditioned rooms with tile floors and a large foyer: the Garden Room (160 banquet / 250 theater) and the Harvest Room (360 banquet / 770 theater), which can be rented individually or combined. Amenities include a full-size commercial kitchen, restrooms, multiple electrical outlets, tables and chairs set to specifications, and unlimited adjacent parking. The Heritage is available daily from 8 AM to 12 AM, with an optional free Butler's Pantry add-on. Additional fees may include security, security deposit and extra set-up hours.
#3Smokey Glen Farm Barbequers is a family-owned 91-acre wedding, corporate-picnic and barbecue catering venue in Gaithersburg, Maryland, founded in 1953 by Dr. George B. Sweet and operating at this property since 1958. The farm sits on land originally patented as part of Mitchell's Range in 1762 and hosts roughly 300 events per year, including rustic weddings, team-building days and community barbecues. Five distinct outdoor event sites accommodate parties of all sizes: the Pavilion (up to 6,000 / largest), Grove (900), Meadow (600), Knoll (600) and Barn (600; about 120 guests plus DJ table for weddings); evening parties typically use the Pavilion, Grove, Knoll, and Barn. Weddings are largely DIY blank-slate events with in-house barbecue catering (Barbequed Chicken package $77.90/pp, Combination Chicken & Pit Beef or Ham $81.15/pp) requiring a 120-person minimum, plus in-house bar, event management, rentals, service staff, free parking and Wi-Fi. President/CEO Jim Sweet leads alongside his brother Mark; outside vendors are allowed with a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming Smokey Glen Farm as additionally insured.
#4Kentlands Mansion is a historic Georgianstyle mansion and art gallery in Gaithersburg, Maryland, offering elegant indoor rooms, bridal suites, and manicured lawns and gardens for weddings and events. The venue accommodates up to 110 seated or 150 cocktailstyle guests with flexible layouts across multiple rooms. Couples can host garden ceremonies, indoor receptions, and photo sessions by nearby lakes and landscaped grounds. Professional onsite staff provide coordination support to help events run smoothly.
#5Montgomery Country Club is a country club wedding venue in Laytonsville, Maryland, overlooking a manicured 18hole golf course and rolling countryside. The contemporary clubhouse features a bright ballroom with walltowall windows, customizable décor, and space for ceremonies and receptions. Couples benefit from inhouse catering, an onsite coordinator, getready suites, and complimentary guest parking. This fullservice venue suits classic, elegant celebrations for up to 180 guests.
#6Hawkins Farm is a 10-acre working farmstead in Gaithersburg/Laytonsville, Maryland, less than 45 minutes from northwest Washington, D.C., that hosts weddings, bridal/baby showers, memorials, photo and film shoots, and content-creation bookings via Peerspace. The property is anchored by a restored 1896 bank barn with 2,600 sq ft of event floor across a main level, a second-floor walkway and a stable area below, plus a Queen Anne-style Victorian dwelling, a fishpond on the front lawn and a gazebo east of the barn, all surrounded by mature fir, cedar, oak and magnolia trees with resident cattle and chickens. Capacity is up to 120 guests, with past events of 40, 50, 65 and 100. Hourly venue rental starts at $245/hour with add-ons including Hawkins Farm table rentals ($10/item), a luxury portable restroom trailer ($1,850), a large ready-room suite with full bath ($350 flat) and a small ready-room ($200 flat). Included are parking, lighting, sound, electrical, restrooms and a catering kitchen; alcohol is permitted. Owners Gary and Anne are highly praised in reviews.
#7Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center is a full-service hotel wedding venue on the Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg, Maryland, less than 45 miles from three major airports and a short drive to the Shady Grove Metro into Washington, D.C. The property features the opulent Washingtonian Ballroom (coffered ceilings, chandelier-lit, up to 500–550 guests), the Lakeside Ballroom with private balcony (up to 200), a 450 sq ft outdoor terrace overlooking the lake, and a seasonal Lakeside Tiki Bar & Grill. The 2024 Wedding Package starts at $168 per person and goes up to $206 per person, all-inclusive of service charge and tax, with a four-hour open bar, passed and displayed hors d'oeuvres, salad and entree selections, wedding cake, complimentary bartender, dance floor, hotel linens, AV and a dedicated coordinator. With 284 rooms and 4 suites, free WiFi, on-site dining at The Bench, fitness center and shopping at Rio Lakefront, it supports full-weekend celebrations; outside catering is allowed only for non-American international cuisines.
#8Residence Inn by Marriott Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center is an all-suite hotel in Gaithersburg, Maryland, located next to the RIO Washingtonian Center with its shopping, dining and lakefront. Suites feature fully equipped kitchens, and amenities include a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. For small weddings and occasions, the hotel offers the Fisher Room with a capacity of up to 45 guests, along with AV equipment such as LCD projector, film projector with screen and TV, plus tables, stack chairs and event supplies. Catering is offered with per-person pricing (e.g., dinner from $35.95/person), and the property is pet-friendly with on-site parking, ADA-accessible rooms, BBQ grills, fire pits and a lobby fireplace.
#9Holiday Inn Gaithersburg is a 3.5-star, 301-room full-service hotel in the I-270 Technology Corridor about 26 miles from Washington, D.C. The property offers a ballroom that accommodates up to 350 guests and multiple additional event rooms including the naturally lit Washingtonian Room. On-site Harvest Plates & Pints restaurant provides American cuisine and bar service, and the hotel offers an indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, free parking, free Wi-Fi and pet-friendly accommodations. Couples planning weddings here benefit from on-site lodging in 301 guest rooms and an integrated hotel-style banquet operation.
#10The Grand Golden Tulip Rental Hall is an indoor event venue in Gaithersburg, Maryland, owned by Cynthia, accommodating up to 200 guests with room for a dance floor and bar area. The venue is kept very clean and includes chairs, tables, bathrooms, a kitchen and an ice machine, with beautiful Chiavari chairs available to rent. There is plenty of parking, and the venue is suited for weddings, birthdays, graduations and similar celebrations.
#11The Gaithersburg Arts Barn is a city-owned cultural venue in Gaithersburg, Maryland, set in a beautifully renovated stable that once housed horses on the former Tschiffely estate in the Kentlands neighborhood. The facility serves as the City's hub for visual and performing arts, featuring a 99-seat theater equipped with professional theatrical lighting, sound systems and a video/DVD projector with retractable screen, plus an art gallery, lobby, teaching studios, gift shop and a former Artist in Residence program. Capacity is 50-100, and the gallery and lobby together accommodate approximately 100 guests for receptions. The venue is rentable for weddings, recitals, business meetings, trainings, retreats and small social gatherings, with hourly rates from $90 weekday to $250 weekend (non-resident). Operated by the City of Gaithersburg.
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