Frequently Asked Questions

  • The wedding suite is available during the 8 hour venue booking. The venue opens two hours before the start of your event. You can add an additional hour to set up if needed to access the wedding suite earlier.

  • Rehearsals are scheduled at the 30 days walkthrough meeting. If there is a wedding the day before yours, your rehearsal will be scheduled around their rental time.

  • Yes cars can be left overnight but must be picked up in the morning the next day as to not interfere with the next events parking.

    We cannot guarantee the safety of anyone’s car, please do not plan to leave valuables in the car overnight.

  • Although our venue is only accessible during the 8 hour venue booking, we do allow access to our property all day. This allows access to the beach, lawn and deck for early set up.

    If you vendor needs more time inside you can add an additional hour for $500.

  • You must choose a caterer from our preferred caterer listing. Our catering list has been carefully chosen due to their knowledge of our facilities and their service to prior clients. All caterers listed are full service and will handle setup, cleanup, and all rental items on your behalf. The catering list is updated yearly, and we regularly evaluate the service levels of our preferred caterers. Please inquire for information on exceptions for cultural and/or religious needs!

  • No! You can bring in any auxiliary food you’d like as long as your main caterer and service is coming from one of our approved caterers.

    Keep in mind delivery times and if your caterer will need to serve the items you plan to bring in.

  • Yes, you may! You will obtain the required one-day liquor license with Anne Arundel County depending on your caterer.

  • With our amenities, we can host 200 guests. Our dining room seats 130 with the overflow on the connected tented deck.

  • We have a total of 125 parking spaces available for each event. Cars may be left overnight but must be picked up the following morning.

  • We do not allow for anything to be applied anywhere throughout the facility that may be permanent (nails, staples, tacks, etc.). We are an environmental organization, so it is very important to us that event decor does not pollute the bay (NO confetti, loose glitter, etc.). All open flames need to be in a hurricane or a votive, and we do not allow sparklers or fireworks on the property. Otherwise, you are free to customize your event as you wish!

  • We have 31 acres of natural beauty including: a private beach, wooded walking trails, private access to a creek as well as plentiful tall grasses and trees. We encourage you to utilize our unique habitat for whatever pictures you would like for your event!

  • While our property is routinely maintained, our grounds embrace the natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay and its unique ecosystem. Our outdoor spaces flourish with native species that are all beautiful in their own season.

  • Absolutely—we love adventurous couples! We have a 125-foot dock, and the boat utilized must have no more than a 2-foot draw.

  • We adore your furry friends—bring them along for the fun! Please note that animals are allowed on the beach area only.

  • Yes, we require a standard $1,000,000 policy to be issued at least one month prior to your event date. These policies can be issued through your existing homeowner’s insurance policy or through several event insurance websites online.

  • Yes our building is completely ADA accessible. The building includes elevators, ramps and double doors. We also have a beach wheelchair that can be used for the ceremony.