Elegant Waterfront Weddings

With one of the largest varieties of waterfront wedding venues in Maryland, Southern MD is the perfect destination for your destination wedding, commitment ceremony or event near VA, DC, and Baltimore.

From sandy beaches to waterfront coves with sweeping dock-side river views near the Chesapeake Bay, St Mary’s County offers a large variety of waterfront wedding venues. All of our locations are just a short drive from VA, DC, and Baltimore, making Southern MD the perfect place to host your waterfront destination wedding or event.

Mediterranean Style Wedding Venue

Dawn on the Chesapeake

This waterfront Mediterranean-style mansion is a sublime venue for weddings of up to 150 guests. Dawn on the Chesapeake's on-site event coordinator will...

Waterfront Event Venue

Fitzies Restaurant and Pub

In addition to our day-to-day dining experience, Fitzie’s is an excellent location for private events, weddings, holiday gatherings, family celebrations, and...

Museums & Historic Sites

Historic St. Mary's City

Historic St. Mary's City (HSMC) is a museum on the site of Maryland's first capital. Decades of research are the foundation of living history exhibits...

Public Landings & Launches

Leonardtown Wharf Park

Taking a short trip down the hill from Leonardtown Square along Washington Street will lead you to the Leonardtown Wharf, a picturesque waterfront with a...

Wedding Venues

Lower Notley Hall Farm

Lower Notley Hall Farm is an award-winning, family-owned historic waterfront venue on the Wicomico River that can accommodate weddings and receptions for up to...

Wedding and Event Venue

Mary's Hope

Mary's Hope is a spectacular historic property that makes a wonderful venue for weddings and other special events. The grounds, nestled on the banks of Church...

Event Venue

The Potomac Gardens

The Potomac Gardens is a historic General Store, Bar, and Dance Hall in Colton's Point, Maryland. They often host live music, trivia, and other themed nights....

Waterside Inn

Swanendele Inn

The house and site were purchased and developed by Gerald Meyerman and his wife Victoria O'Hara. Both have lived and worked all over the world in professional...

Wedding & Event Venue

Woodlawn Farm

This late 18th-century manor on 180 acres offers spectacular views of the Potomac River. Woodlawn is the perfect venue for couples who want to break away from...