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Signature Weekend Wedding

A Signature Weekend on the Chesapeake Bay

Celebrate life’s biggest moments on a private waterfront property with 180° Bay views,

historic charm, and effortless beauty.

Experience the Weekend

A Private Waterfront Setting. A Full Weekend to Celebrate.

Island View Waterfront is a private Chesapeake Bay property — not a ballroom, not a production venue.

Here, the world slows down. Salt air, historic charm, and 180° water views set the stage for a weekend where your celebration unfolds naturally.

Friday — Ease In

Arrive with your closest people and feel the Chesapeake breeze. Friday is for rehearsal dinners, decorating, sunset photos, and relaxed beginnings that feel intentional, not rushed.

 

Saturday — Your Celebration

From first look to last dance, every moment takes place on property designed for authentic celebrations. Enjoy the historic pavilion, waterfront lawn, picnic tables, fire pits, and dancing under the lights — all at your pace.

 

Sunday — Gentle Goodbye

Finish the weekend with a relaxed brunch or quiet moments by the water. Reflect, laugh, and savor the final moments of your celebration.

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Photo by Mother & Wild, first dance at Island View Waterfront with sunset on Brown's Cove

Why Choose a Signature Weekend?

  • Exclusive access to a private Chesapeake Bay waterfront property

  • Authentic, relaxed, and effortless — your celebration, not a production

  • 58 years of family stewardship and history embedded in every corner

  • A destination weekend without leaving Maryland

  • Designed for intimate moments and larger gatherings alike

Signature Weekend Investment

Peak Season (May – October):

Friday: 6 hours, scheduled anytime between 11 AM and 7 PM

Saturday: 11 AM – 11 PM

Sunday: 9 AM – 12 PM

Investment
2026 Season — $7,850
2027 Season — $8,500

Off-Peak (November – April)

Friday: 6 hours, scheduled anytime between 11 AM and 7 PM

Saturday: 11 AM – 11 PM

Sunday: 9 AM – 12 PM

Investment
2026 Season — $6,500
2027 Season — $7,200

Exclusive use of the property all weekend —

time to settle in, celebrate, and savor the property.

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What’s Included

  • Full use of the waterfront property during your booked hours

  • Historic 1928 pavilion and waterfront lawn

  • Tables, chairs, and on-site team for setup and teardown

  • Planning support and coordination from our experienced staff

  • Access to waterfront views, fire pits, and lawn spaces

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My daughter and her husband had their wedding ceremony at Island View and it not only was a beautiful ceremony, with the bay in the background, but the service was excellent! Everyone bent over backwards to make the wedding special and a memorable event!

Darren C.

Choose the Wedding Experience
That’s Right for You

Island View Waterfront is a premier waterfront venue on the scenic Chesapeake Bay, offering wedding packages that fit every couple’s vision and timeline.

Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate micro wedding, a classic single-day celebration, or something more expansive, we have the perfect option to bring your vision to life.

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Island View Waterfront

2542 Island View Road, Essex, Maryland 21221

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