Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Dream Waterfront Wedding Venue in Maryland
For over three decades, Herrington on the Bay has specialized in transforming waterfront dreams into unforgettable wedding realities. Our venues combine panoramic Chesapeake Bay views with locally-sourced gourmet cuisine and unparalleled service, earning recognition as Maryland's premier wedding destination by The Knot, WeddingWire, Capital Gazette, and Bay Weekly. We offer full-service wedding packages that include venue coordination, food and beverage service, and customized menus crafted from sustainable ingredients sourced from trusted partner farms. Our commitment to eco-conscious practices ensures your celebration aligns with environmental stewardship while maintaining luxury and elegance.With two distinct venues accommodating up to 350 guests, we provide seamless planning support and state-of-the-art amenities to bring your vision to life. Our team's expertise in orchestrating flawless events has consistently exceeded client expectations, creating lasting memories for couples since 1992. We prioritize personalized attention, ensuring every detail from ceremony to reception reflects your unique love story while maintaining operational excellence.
Services
Wedding Venues
Event Planning
Gourmet Catering
On-site Amenities
Eco-friendly Weddings
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of expertise in waterfront wedding coordination
- Our all-inclusive packages cover venue, catering, and planning services
- We maintain eco-conscious operations with sustainable sourcing practices
- Our team collaborates on customized menus featuring local ingredients
- We provide two distinct venues accommodating 160-350 guests
What people say
Amazing service & staff
Best wedding food ever
Seamless planning process
Stunning waterfront views
Top-notch execution
Services
Waterfront Wedding Venues
Our two premier venues offer breathtaking Chesapeake Bay views with flexible configurations for ceremonies and receptions. Herring Bay Garden provides outdoor elegance with a wooden arch backdrop, while Chesapeake Ballroom offers state-of-the-art indoor facilities with crystal chandeliers and tulle draping. Both venues include all-inclusive packages covering tables, chairs, linens, and parking.
Full-Service Wedding Planning
Our expert planners manage every detail from initial concept to final execution. Services include timeline creation, vendor coordination, menu customization, and day-of management. We ensure seamless transitions between ceremony and reception while maintaining personalized attention to each couple's unique vision and requirements.
Gourmet Catering Services
Our culinary team creates customized menus featuring locally-sourced seafood, produce, and artisanal ingredients. We accommodate dietary restrictions and offer tasting sessions for menu refinement. The service includes plated dinners, cocktail receptions, and late-night snacks with professional serving staff and premium tableware.
Eco-Conscious Weddings
We implement environmentally responsible practices including composting, energy-efficient lighting, and partnerships with local farms. Our sustainable approach maintains luxury while minimizing ecological impact through reusable decor, digital communications, and waste reduction strategies tailored to each event.
Corporate Event Hosting
Our venues accommodate corporate functions from intimate meetings to large conferences. Features include waterfront meeting spaces, audiovisual equipment, customized catering, and team-building activities. We provide dedicated event coordinators and flexible seating arrangements for professional gatherings of all sizes.
Questions
What venues do you offer for weddings?
We offer two distinct venues: Herring Bay Garden & Herrington Yacht Club (up to 160 guests) and The Lawn & Chesapeake Ballroom (up to 350 guests).
Do you provide full-service wedding planning?
Yes, our full-service packages include venue coordination, food and beverage service, staff, and customized menu creation with local ingredients.
Are your venues eco-friendly?
Yes, we maintain sustainable practices including local ingredient sourcing, energy-efficient operations, and environmentally conscious event planning.
What catering options are available?
We offer gourmet catering with customizable menus featuring seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients from our partner farms and fisheries.
Reviews (4)
Madeline Jones
Apr 22, 2022
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Please look at your customer service, coming from the uk. We expect you to bend over backwards. This venue or it's sister venue DO NOT ACCEPT ELOPEMENT OR SMALL MICRO WEDDINGS!
Ryann DeChirico
Feb 09, 2022
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Overpriced, I requested a quote for an intimate wedding ceremony (max. 20 guests) with no reception, and was told I had to buy a minimum $15,000 full package (including cocktail hour, dinner, open bar, staff, dance floor, extra seating, lighting, the works). The venue looks stunning, but wish they would cater their options to your event needs. Such a shame.
Anthony Regotti
Nov 21, 2021
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Amazing venue for a wedding. The small hotel delivers personal and attentive service that makes you feel special.
Fred A. Brechbiel Jr
Oct 19, 2021
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This was originally posted as a review of Ketch 22 Restaurant (my mistake). I removed that review and gave HotB a 5 because I saw many happy wedding guests walking by as we ate our dinner.
