Baltimore Waterfront Wedding Venue
on the Chesapeake Bay
Backyard Vibes. Coastal Charm.
Your Maryland Waterfront Wedding Escape, Just Outside Baltimore.
If you’re searching for a Baltimore wedding venue with peaceful Chesapeake Bay views, a relaxed coastal atmosphere, and indoor/outdoor spaces that feel naturally you, welcome to Island View Waterfront in Essex, Baltimore County, Maryland.
Just minutes from Baltimore and an easy drive from Pennsylvania, Annapolis and D.C., Island View is a hidden Maryland waterfront wedding venue where celebrations feel effortless and the scenery does the talking. It’s the kind of place where your guests walk in and say, “I had no idea this even existed.”
And if you’ve spent countless hours scrolling, pinning, and saving inspiration photos, you’re not alone. Today’s couples feel enormous pressure to create something beautiful and “Pinterest-perfect.”
Here, you can let all that go.
At Island View, your wedding day becomes calm, meaningful, joyful, and deeply personal — the kind of Chesapeake Bay waterfront celebration that makes you look around and think:
“This is exactly what we wanted.”
With indoor and outdoor spaces, waterfront ceremony options, flexible wedding packages, and a relaxed-but-intentional planning experience, Island View Waterfront offers couples a beautiful Maryland destination-style venue close to home.
Stress-Free Wedding Planning at a
Baltimore Waterfront Wedding Venue
Planning your wedding should feel exciting—not overwhelming. As a Maryland waterfront wedding venue on the Chesapeake Bay, we make the entire planning process simple, clear, and relaxed, so you can actually enjoy your engagement.
At Island View Waterfront, you’ll receive step-by-step support, a detailed planning guide, and recommendations for trusted Baltimore-area wedding vendors who know our venue well. Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a full Chesapeake Bay wedding weekend, we’re here to help bring your vision to life without the stress.
Your venue rental includes tables, chairs, and essential wedding-day setup items, so you can focus on what matters most—celebrating with the people you love.
And with those breathtaking Chesapeake Bay views as your backdrop, you’ll have the scenery, guidance, and flexibility to create a wedding that truly feels like you.
A Space for Every Celebration on the Chesapeake Bay
Weddings, Showers, Birthdays, Corporate Events & More
Island View Waterfront isn’t just a Baltimore waterfront wedding venue—it’s the ideal Maryland waterfront venue for any special occasion worth celebrating.
From weddings and bridal showers to birthday parties, team retreats, and retirement celebrations, our laidback Chesapeake Bay setting provides the perfect backdrop for unforgettable moments.
With indoor and outdoor spaces flooded with natural light, waterfront ceremony options, and flexible layouts, you’ll never have to settle for a windowless back room again. Whether you’re planning a Chesapeake Bay wedding, a Baltimore corporate event, or a family gathering, our space adapts to your vision.
We provide tables, chairs, and all the essential setup so you can focus on good food, great company, and creating memories that last a lifetime.
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Island View Waterfront is a Baltimore waterfront wedding venue on the Chesapeake Bay, offering indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, flexible wedding packages, and relaxed coastal celebrations. Located in Essex, Baltimore County, Maryland, we welcome couples from Baltimore, Annapolis, Washington, D.C., and beyond. Many of our couples have local ties to Essex, Middle River, Dundalk, White Marsh, Perry Hall, and nearby communities—making Island View the perfect Maryland waterfront wedding venue close to home. We serve couples searching for a Maryland waterfront wedding venue, Chesapeake Bay wedding venue, or Baltimore wedding location with peaceful water views and sunset photo opportunities.