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Everything You Need for Your Perfect Waterfront Wedding 

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Included Amenities & Support

Planning a Chesapeake Bay wedding (or private celebration) should feel exciting — not overwhelming.

That’s why we’ve built in the essentials and the kind of thoughtful, hands-on support that lets you stay present and actually enjoy your day.

From your first tour to the final send-off, our role is simple:
beautiful setting, clear expectations, and a team that has your back.

What’s Included:

 

Exclusive Use of the Property

Only one event per day or weekend — always. No overlapping events or shared spaces.

  • Single-Day Wedding: 12-hour rental (11 AM – 11 PM)

  • Signature Wedding Weekend: 22+ hour rental across three days

  • Micro Wedding: 6-hour rental

  • Elopement Ceremony: 1.2 hour

  • Celebration/Party: 5 hour rental 

Your event unfolds on your timeline — relaxed, uninterrupted, and fully yours.

Private Waterfront Property

Full access to our waterfront grounds, indoor and outdoor spaces, with sweeping Chesapeake Bay views as your backdrop.

Whether you’re planning a romantic elopement or a full-blown dance party under the stars, our space adapts to your vision.

Tables & Chairs Included

A full inventory of tables and chairs for your ceremony and reception is included, with setup and breakdown handled by our team.

(Additional specialty rentals can be added through trusted local partners.)

Setup & Tear-Down Support

We handle the venue-related logistics so you don’t have to:

  • Tables and chairs set up and broken down

  • Linen assistance when using our linen package

  • End-of-event breakdown

No directing. No scrambling. No late-night cleanup stress.

On-Site Venue Support

Our experienced team is present during your event to:

  • Maintain the property throughout the day

  • Assist with light setup (placing centerpieces, linens, décor provided by your vendors or planner)

  • Cue your ceremony

  • Answer vendor questions

  • Help your timeline flow smoothly

You’re welcome to assign a day-of coordinator or hire a professional planner — and we work seamlessly alongside them.

Bar Packages & In-House Liquor License

We manage bar service in-house, including bartenders, setup, and cleanup.

No BYO rules to navigate.
No third-party bar coordination needed.


Just a smooth, professional experience from start to finish.

Custom Catering Options

Choose from our curated list of trusted local caterers offering a range of styles, service levels, and budgets — or bring your own licensed caterer.

Flexibility without the guesswork.

Planning Support

Every couple receives access to a personalized Client Hub, including:

  • A step-by-step Planning Guide

  • Sample timelines and floor plans

  • A curated vendor list (from florals to dog sitters — yes, really)

We’ve already thought through the details — so you can focus on celebrating.

Guest Capacity

  • Indoor seating: Up to 75 guests in our waterfront dining space

  • Covered deck seating: 30 guests, perfect for cocktails or overflow

  • Outdoor lawn seating: 120+ guests beneath the trees

  • Tented lawn weddings: Up to 300 guests with trusted local tent partners

  • Micro weddings & elopements: Up to 30 guests

Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a full-out party, we’ll guide the layout and flow so your space works hard — while you don’t have to.

You’re not just renting a space — you’re gaining a prepared venue, a supportive team, and a setting that works hard behind the scenes so your event feels effortless.

Find the wedding experience that fits your vision:
Or 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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