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What's Included at Island View Waterfront 

A beautiful waterfront venue is just the beginning.

Your rental includes the spaces, amenities, and support to help your day feel effortless.

Bride and groom exchanging vows with Chesapeake Bay views at a Maryland waterfront wedding venue
Historic pavilion reception at a waterfront wedding venue on the Chesapeake Bay

Everything Included:

Property & Spaces​

  • Exclusive use of the property

  • Waterfront ceremony lawn

  • Chesapeake Bay views

  • Private pier & docks

  • Waterfront deck

  • Indoor reception space

  • Covered outdoor spaces

  • Indoor rain plan

  • Guest parking

Furniture & Setup

  • Reception tables

  • Cocktail tables

  • White folding chairs

  • Sweetheart table

  • Cake table

  • Gift table

  • Buffet tables

  • Venue setup

  • Venue breakdown

  • Trash removal

Guest Amenities

  • Climate-controlled reception space

  • Restrooms

  • Heating & air conditioning

  • Accessible guest areas

  • Electrical access

  • Waterfront photo locations

Planning & Support

  • Planning meetings

  • Timeline guidance

  • Floor plan assistance

  • Client Planning Hub

  • Preferred vendor recommendations

  • Venue walkthrough

  • On-site venue representative

  • Vendor coordination

  • Email support

Food & Beverage

  • Licensed in-house bar

  • Professional bartenders

  • Ice, mixers & garnishes

  • Bar setup & cleanup

  • Flexible catering options

  • Preferred caterers

  • Outside caterers welcome

More Than a Beautiful Venue

A beautiful waterfront setting is what first draws people to Island View. The experience is what they remember.

From your first tour to your wedding day, we're here to answer questions, offer guidance, and handle the venue details so you can spend less time worrying about logistics and more time enjoying the people you're celebrating with.

That's what makes a wedding here feel relaxed from start to finish.

Ready to See It in Person?

​​The best way to experience Island View is to walk the property, take in the waterfront views, and imagine your celebration here.

 

We'd love to show you around and answer any questions along the way.

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Find the celebration experience that fits your vision:
Let’s connect and start planning your day:
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Their professionalism, experience, and friendliness made our day perfect. If I could get married again, I would pick this venue EVERY time without doubt.

Sydney C.

Island View Waterfront

2542 Island View Road, Essex, Maryland 21221

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