#1Dawn On The Chesapeake, LLC
Dawn On The Chesapeake is a Mediterranean-inspired waterfront wedding venue on a 32-33 acre estate in Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland, owned and operated by Lorna and Mike. The property combines a Mediterranean-style mansion with a grand staircase, chandelier-lit great room and a 1,200 sq ft patio, with meticulously landscaped gardens framed by native pines and tulip poplars and sweeping Chesapeake Bay waterfront views for ceremonies and receptions seating up to 150. Transparent 2026 pricing: $5,500 (up to 50), $7,000 (up to 120), $8,000 (up to 150), includes elegant tables and chairs for ceremony and reception, white arbor with eucalyptus and rose floral sprays, ivory linen tablecloths, petal-pattern linens for cake/sweetheart tables, wood-burning firepit, garden benches, engagement photo access, two-hour rehearsal week-of and exclusive venue use on event day. Spacious bridal and groom suites, Tikki Bar for bartenders and a food prep kitchen for caterers; outside vendors welcomed with preferred-vendor recommendations available.