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Straightforward pricing from the start

WATERFRONT WEDDING VENUE

ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Wedding Venue Pricing

Two brides walk arm-in-arm along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline with grass, greenery, and shade trees

Every wedding is an 8-hour block: 2 hours for setup, 5 hours of celebration, and 1 hour for breakdown. Additional hours can be purchased if needed.

  • Friday Evening: $6,750
  • Saturdays: $8,250
  • Sundays: $6,500

BOOKINGS FOR 2026

Newlyweds take portraits at the front entrance of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Philip Merrill Environmental Center
  • Friday Evening $7,250
  • Saturdays $9,000
  • Sundays $7,000

BOOKINGS FOR 2027

Wedding Venue Rental Rates

Newlyweds dance the night away at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation under their tented deck with string lights overhead

SEE THE FULL LIST OF INCLUSIONS + PRICING

Every Chesapeake Bay Foundation wedding rental includes exclusive use of the venue's signature spaces, an 8-hour rental, your ceremony rehearsal, and more—and every venue fee helps protect the Chesapeake Bay.

A CBF membership

run through every moment with your wedding party the day before, so you walk into your day with confidence

Ceremony rehearsal

with spaces that accommodate up to 200 guests. Includes 2-hour setup, 5-hour celebration, 1-hour cleanup

An 8-hour rental

the private beach, tented deck, Canvasback Room, wedding suite, and more, all yours for the day

Exclusive use of the venue

included with your booking, so you're officially part of the mission to Save the Bay

private beaches, wooded trails, and waterfront backdrops for unforgettable portraits

31 private acres for photos

a fully tented waterfront deck and indoor reception space mean you're covered, rain or shine

A beautiful Plan B

What's included in your venue rental

you choose the bar and obtain a one-day liquor license with Anne Arundel County, depending on your caterer.

Bring your own alcohol

Choose from our list of trusted caterers who know the venue inside and out, so your day runs seamlessly. Chairs, linens, place settings, and other rentals are coordinated through your caterer.

An approved caterer is required

Most couples celebrate from 5 to 10 PM, then keep the party going at one of the many bars and restaurants in downtown Annapolis!

Music must end by 10:00 PM

Good to know before you book

Couple embraces after their wedding on the Chesapeake Bay shoreline
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The best way to understand the value is to see the venue for yourself. Book a tour, explore every space, and we'll walk you through every line item—so you know exactly what to expect.

Come experience it for yourself

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is a nonprofit, tax exempt charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.