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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.

Your Wedding Doesn't Have to Be Over in a Few Hours.

Instead of squeezing everything into one busy day,

imagine having an entire weekend to celebrate.

Welcome your guests on Friday.
Wake up without rushing on Saturday.
Dance the night away.
Share coffee by the water before everyone heads home on Sunday.

Because some moments deserve more than a timeline.

Friday — 

Ease into the weekend.

Decorate without feeling rushed.

Rehearse your ceremony.

Share dinner with your closest family and friends.

Settle in and enjoy the waterfront.

 

Saturday — 

The day you've been waiting for.

Morning getting ready.
Waterfront ceremony.
Cocktail hour by the Bay.
Dinner.
Dancing.
Sunset photos.


One unforgettable celebration.

 

Sunday — 

Slow Morning by the Bay

No rushing to pack up before sunrise.

Sleep in.
Enjoy coffee overlooking the water.
Say goodbye at your own pace.


Head home with a full heart.

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

Why Couples Choose a Signature Weekend

Time to Actually Be Together

A wedding doesn't have to feel like a race from one moment to the next.

A full weekend gives you space for welcome gatherings, quiet mornings, meaningful conversations, and the moments you didn't plan.

A Private Waterfront Setting

Your celebration takes place on a private Chesapeake Bay peninsula—

with open water views, historic charm, and space for your guests to relax and enjoy the weekend.

A Wedding That Feels Like You

Island View isn't a ballroom or a production venue. It's a place where lawn games, family traditions, waterfront cocktails, and dancing under the lights all feel completely at home.

The Feel of a Destination Wedding—Close to Home

Give your guests the feeling of a getaway without the travel.

Create a weekend they'll remember while staying close to Baltimore, Annapolis, and the Chesapeake Bay.

Guided, Not Overwhelming

You get the freedom to make the weekend your own, with a team that helps you navigate the details, answer questions, and make the experience feel effortless.

Signature Weekend Investment

Your Signature Weekend includes exclusive access to the property from Friday through Sunday, giving you the time and flexibility to celebrate without feeling rushed.

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

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Wedding reception under string lights at a waterfront wedding venue on the Chesapeake Bay

Everything You Need

Your Signature Weekend includes:

  • Exclusive Friday–Sunday access

  • Ceremony & reception spaces

  • Tables, chairs & venue setup

  • Planning support

  • In-house bar service

  • Flexible catering options

  • On-site venue team

  • Indoor rain plan

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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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