Wedding in Baltimore

The 1840s Plaza is a popular spot in Baltimore, Maryland for weddings and other events, and is divided into multiple spaces. It is right in the area's historic Jonestown neighborhood, making it easy for attendees to access.

The plaza has its own dedicated event team as well as elegant accommodations for those staying overnight. They work with a range of caterers, providing seamless service with your choice of company.

The 1840s Ballroom is a favorite for weddings, bar mitzvahs, and more with views of the landscaped garden courtyard, which can be booked as well.

The second floor has the 1840s City Lites event space with the feeling of a fun lounge, while the first floor has the 1840s Cabaret with Latin-inspired décor.

29 S. Front Street, Baltimore, MD, Phone: 410-385-1840

For a unique location for your Baltimore venue, consider hosting it at the AVAM - American Visionary Art Museum.

This is an exciting, unique venue perfect for all types of special events. The building stands out with its collection of art as well as its amazing architecture, which has won awards both nationally and internationally.

The venue is well connected via public transportation, is centrally located, and has a list of approved caterers on hand.

The Sculpture Barn & Garden can hold 125 seated or over 250 in a cocktail-style reception, while the Jim Rouse Visionary Center banquet room can hold 400 guests; guests can even rent out both spaces for larger events.

800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD, Phone: 410-244-1900

One of several local museums with facility rentals for your wedding or other special occasion, the Baltimore Museum of Industry has the choice of two locations for events. The Alonso G. Decker Gallery has floor-to-ceiling windows and includes the Industry Terrace and has room for 300 guests seated, 250 seated with a dance floor, or 500 for cocktail service.

The open-air pavilion has views of the water and can sit up to 300 guests with clear walls that can be used in poor weather. All guests of events receive free parking and, for an additional charge, the museum can open their galleries to your guests for the first hours of the event.

1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD, Phone: 410-727-4808

Ideas For a Luxury Wedding:

The Belvedere Ballrooms is located right in downtown Baltimore and has been hosting extraordinary events for more than a hundred years, during which time it has been lovingly preserved. The sparkling chandeliers and soaring ceilings make your weddings or other events a day to remember. The ballroom can host events of all sizes, with room for anywhere from 40 to 400 for cocktail receptions, meals, and more. Brides and grooms are assigned their own wedding coordinator to help them with vendors, design, day-of logistics, and more. The typical wedding will also include a cocktail room, a three-course meal, a champagne toast, and the bridal parlor.

Belvedere and Co. Events, One East Chase Street, Baltimore, MD, Phone: 410-332-1000

Over the Top Events & Catering at The Champagne Ballroom prides themselves on hosting events complete with catering at an affordable price. Their events are hosted at the elegant Champagne Ballroom, once Martin's Champagne Room, the perfect venue for weddings, proms, banquets, and other parties. Their chefs have a carefully crafted menu with a range of options featuring the freshest ingredients. Wedding packages also include the bridal suite and a rehearsal along with the option of hosting your wedding ceremony on site; they even have their own officiant available. Menus are buffet style in most cases and can include multiple entrees and sides along with an open bar and dessert buffet.

2701 W. Patapsco Ave., Baltimore, MD, Phone: 410-644-3434

Chase Court offers a picturesque location for your wedding or other event. The building was constructed in 1879 in the Gothic style, previously serving as an Episcopal parish house. They are an extremely popular venue for weddings and pride themselves on being LGBTQ friendly, something which is also true of every single approved caterer and recommended vendor they work with. The wedding ceremonies can host up to 150 guests in a cocktail-style setting or be as small as a romantic elopement just for the bride and groom. Most weddings are held outdoors, with the indoor space serving as the backup plan in case of rain.

1112 St Paul St., Baltimore, MD, Phone: 410-727-1112

Unique Wedding Venues:

As a glassblowing studio and gallery, Corradetti offers a truly unique and gorgeous setting for weddings and other celebrations in Baltimore. The venue is within the historic Clipper Mill and covers 3,300 square feet with 20-foot ceilings, bamboo hardwood floors, large windows, and exposed brick walls for lots of style. Clipper Mill has earned multiple awards for historic renovation with the glassblowing studio sitting in the middle of it. When the studio is rented for events, guests also receive access to the gallery level with its artwork. There is an elevated stage on one end, a built-in bar, hanging party lights, and a glowing glass furnace.

Corradetti Glassblowing Studio & Gallery, 2010 Clipper Park Rd #119, Baltimore, MD, Phone: 410-243-2010

The Engineers Club is within the Garret-Jacobs Mansion, which has been lovingly cared for, so it maintains all its former glory. Its elegant appointments are perfect for weddings, with gourmet dining, attentive staff, and a range of picture-perfect locations throughout the building. Between the ballroom, library, landings, drawing room, bride's room, the Posey Room, and more, there are plenty of options. Banquets and other events will also have everything they need, from audiovisual systems to an expansive space. Brides and grooms who choose to have their wedding at the Engineers Club even get to enjoy a complimentary 4-week dancing course to prepare them for their opening dance.

11 West Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD, Phone: 410-539-6914

The Evergreen Museum and Library gives you a range of indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy for your party, with the picturesque gardens offering the perfect backdrop for a wedding. The Upper Garden can be tented, fitting 500 people standing or 400 when sitting with a dance floor. This location gives you marble statues, a historic fountain, and manicured grounds with the Main House in the background. The Carriage House can have a tented or untented patio with up to 400 people when standing as well as a dance floor. Or guests can book the meadow with its 5 acres of lawn, a meandering stream, matured trees, and a picturesque footbridge.

4545 N Charleston St., Baltimore, MD, Phone: 443-840-9585

For those who feel that a library is the perfect place to host an event, The George Peabody Library will gladly be the venue for your wedding or other special occasion. They specialize in weddings, but also accommodate holiday parties and private dinners. The library can hold as many as 350 guests standing or 200 seated, with capacity dropping slightly to 170 seated with a dance floor in place. There are three caterers for guests to choose from and all rentals include a library manager and security. To maintain the venue, no amplified music is allowed, but there are alternatives available.

17 E. Mt. Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD, Phone: 443-840-9585