Top New Castle County Venues

• Spaces for 299-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Country Club
• 1 Tent

Set on 23 shaded acres in the rolling meadows of rural Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, Green Valley Chateau centers on the Chateau Tent, a temperature-controlled event space with 30-foot-high peaks. The tent hosts private functions for up to 299 guests and is available from mid-March through mid-November, giving couples and event hosts a long outdoor season in a countryside setting. The venue is operated by Green Valley Country Club and welcomes weddings, graduations, quinceañeras, fundraising events, birthday parties, and corporate events. Its rural acreage offers open, green surroundings for photography and outdoor ceremonies alongside the climate-controlled comfort of the tent itself.

• Spaces for 12-150 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park is a nonprofit cultural institution and event venue occupying two distinct waterfront campuses along Back Creek and the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland. Founded in 2000 by the Eastport Historical Society, the Museum Campus is housed in the historic McNasby Oyster Company building — the last oyster-packing plant in Annapolis — and offers 2,500 square feet of reception space plus an 1,100-square-foot deck with three piers and 180-degree views of the Bay and Back Creek. The Park Campus at 7300 Edgewood Road spans 12 acres of waterfront land, anchored by a 2,600-square-foot pavilion with fireplace, a 250-foot dock, and sweeping views of the same waterway. Together the two campuses accommodate up to 150 guests each and suit weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations of all kinds. The Museum Campus also offers the Barge House, a recently renovated 600-square-foot meeting room for intimate groups of up to 12. For something truly one-of-a-kind, the historic skipjack Wilma Lee — built in 1940 and Maryland's official state boat — is available for private two-hour charters on the Bay for up to 35 guests, April through October.

• Spaces for 24-275 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 4 Total Spaces

An important meeting or company function can be difficult to find a place for. The Tidewater Inn offers a selection of meeting spaces in Easton that are excellent locations for any corporate event. Our hotel's handy location makes it easy for your executives and team to get here. Lastly, after a long day of meetings, team members can get together at local entertainment venues like our own Hunters' Tavern. The Tidewater Inn has a selection of Maryland meeting spaces that are perfect for conferences, training seminars, and corporate retreats. We have several cozy boardrooms with custom-made boardroom-style tables and lots of natural light. The Gold Ballroom can accommodate up to 200 guests for larger occasions, making it simple for large organizations to host working retreats, award dinners, and charity events. We also have additional rooms that are ideal for conducting breakout sessions and medium-sized gatherings. Instead of worrying about event details, you can focus your efforts on employee training, engaging in thought-provoking dialogues, and taking part in helpful brainstorming sessions thanks to our excellent food and event team. There is no need to search elsewhere for assistance because our skilled event team is prepared to manage a range of tasks and crowd sizes. When organizing an event for your business, you can choose from our extensive casual and fine dining menus.

• Spaces for 64-250 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Waterfront

Chart House Prime occupies a historic former boathouse and shipyard on the Annapolis waterfront, overlooking Spa Creek with panoramic views of the U.S. Naval Academy and the Annapolis Historic District. Situated in the Eastport neighborhood at 300 Second Street, the restaurant brings refined seafood and steakhouse fare to a setting that's served the water's edge for generations. The main dining room and cocktail lounge open onto sweeping water views, creating a backdrop well suited to wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, and milestone celebrations. The private dining room accommodates up to 64 seated guests in an intimate setting, while a full restaurant buyout opens the space to parties of up to 250. In-house catering features fresh seafood, prime steaks, and a full bar — all managed by the venue's own culinary team. Chart House Prime is wheelchair accessible and offers on-site parking, with the added convenience of water taxi access from the Annapolis harbor.

• Spaces for 45-350 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

The Grand Hotel of Cape May is an oceanfront resort on Beach Avenue in Cape May, New Jersey, offering six distinct event spaces for weddings, social celebrations, and private receptions. With options ranging from a sweeping top-floor ballroom to an open-air sundeck and the Cape May beachfront, the hotel accommodates groups from intimate gatherings to ceremonies and receptions of 350 or more. The flagship Oceanfront Penthouse Ballroom spans 9,686 square feet on the hotel's top floor, featuring 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, the beach, and the historic Cape May cityscape, along with a mahogany bar. The Grand Ballroom, at 6,820 square feet, blends rustic beach character with a refined atmosphere; its enclosed promenade serves as a naturally lit cocktail space overlooking the pool and beach. Smaller venues — the Crystal Room and Wicker Room — accommodate rehearsal dinners and intimate receptions for up to 55 and 45 guests respectively, while the private Oceanfront Sundeck provides an open-air setting for cocktail hours and ceremonies with ocean views. The hotel operates as a full-service catering facility, and an on-site certified wedding professional coordinates planning from the first inquiry through event day. Guest room blocks are available for wedding parties, and the property's direct beach access and resort amenities support multi-day celebrations.

• Spaces for 110-300 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Theater
• 3 Total Spaces

Irvine Nature Center is a nonprofit environmental education campus and event venue set on 211 acres of forests, meadows, and wetlands in the Caves Valley area of Owings Mills, Maryland. The property sits within a historic rural landscape and has established itself as one of the Baltimore region's premier destinations for eco-conscious celebrations. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Environmental Education Building anchors the campus and includes exhibit spaces home to live animal ambassadors. For events, Irvine offers three distinct outdoor ceremony sites — the meadow, the outdoor amphitheater, and Wedding Point — alongside an all-weather reception tent that accommodates up to 175 guests. The Fern Rooms provide flexible indoor meeting and event space for groups up to 110. Rental fees directly support Irvine's conservation and environmental education mission. The center welcomes weddings, mitzvah celebrations, corporate gatherings, and private parties. All vendors and rental practices are aligned with the center's environmental mission, and outdoor events are available April 1 through November 15.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Welcome to your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Silver Swan Bayside mixes peaceful refinement with stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay and sunsets to create the ideal environment for wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate gatherings, private parties, and special occasions of all kinds. We're just a short drive from Baltimore, Washington, and Annapolis, but we feel a world apart from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. We can comfortably host up to 200 guests with our gorgeous gardens, grassy meadows, private beach, and tented large pavilion. Our dining area has stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay, and if the weather turns chilly, your guests may warm up in front of our comfortable fireplace. Let us assist you in making it a night to remember! Best wishes on your engagement! On the Eastern Shore, Silver Swan Bayside has some of the most breathtaking vistas and magnificent sunsets. We also have a vibrant, smart, and careful staff of Professional Event Specialists to assist you with the planning and execution of your event. Whether you choose to arrange every detail yourself or leave it to us, we'll make sure your wedding preparation goes as smoothly as possible. Silver Swan Bayside is a big dining area with magnificent views of the Chesapeake Bay, located just five miles from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. From the dining area, French doors lead to our enormous, tented pavilion. For a cocktail-themed event, we can accommodate up to 230 guests, or up to 200 for a seated event. Our grassy lawn and boardwalk, which overlook the shore, are ideal for a picturesque ceremony and reception. Allow our experts to assist you in planning a stunning waterfront wedding on the lovely Chesapeake Bay. For a couple-to-be, planning their wedding can be an exciting, fun, and creative process, but it can also be stressful and confusing. Our competent and experienced staff will walk you through the planning process and oversee your event to ensure that it is stress-free and enjoyable for all parties involved. We like putting on great weddings, and our goal is to keep you happy before, during, and after the ceremony.

• Spaces for 220 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Boat
• 1 Waterfront

The Catherine Marie is a 95-foot private yacht available for exclusive charters on the Chesapeake Bay through Yacht Charters on the Bay by Watermark, operating out of Annapolis, Baltimore, and the Eastern Shore. One of the grandest vessels in the Watermark fleet, the yacht accommodates up to 220 guests across three decks — two enclosed and climate-controlled, and a fully open top deck offering panoramic bay views. The main deck features expansive table-height windows, rich mahogany paneling, and a full-service bar. The second deck includes a lounge with a handsomely appointed mahogany bar, custom-carved built-in seating, and bistro tables; double doors open to a covered aft deck designed for music and dancing. Above, the open-air top deck provides patio seating with unobstructed Chesapeake Bay views throughout the cruise. With more than 50 years of experience hosting weddings, corporate events, and celebrations on the water, Watermark offers customized event planning, preferred catering partnerships, and a dedicated day-of coordinator for every private event.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

ICONA Windrift is one of only two beachfront hotels in Avalon, New Jersey, set on 7-Mile Island along the Atlantic Coast. The property was established in 1967 and reimagined by ICONA Resorts in 2021, blending timeless coastal character with updated amenities across twelve room types — from classic studios to multi-bedroom oceanfront suites and condominiums. Seven dining and bar venues serve the resort, including the second-story Ocean Oasis with panoramic Atlantic views, the Dune Bar with wood-fired brick-oven pizzas, Avalon Prime Steakhouse, and the beachside Tiki Bar. The Ocean Oasis Ballroom, housed on the second floor with floor-to-ceiling windows and a covered oceanfront veranda, hosts weddings and private receptions. Beachside ceremony settings are available for wedding weekends, with dedicated getting-ready suites — a spa-lon and a groom's suite — available on-site. Resort amenities include a heated outdoor pool with spa pool, direct beach access with complimentary beach tags, valet and self-parking, and live entertainment nightly through the summer season.

The Philip Merrill Environmental Center, located in Annapolis, Maryland, offers a stunning waterfront backdrop for your next special event or celebration. The Philip Merrill Environmental Center at CBF is one of the world's greenest buildings, and it is surrounded by acres of untouched natural splendor, making it one of the world's most environmentally friendly structures. The facility boasts spectacular views of the Chesapeake Bay from every angle, both indoors and out, that are unrivaled by any other venue in the region. The Merrill Center, located only a few minutes from downtown Annapolis, is perfectly suited to host a wide range of social events and gatherings of all sizes. No matter if you're organizing an exquisite, formal, or informal wedding, a business event, or a beach picnic, the Chesapeake Bay is the ideal background. Your visitors will be delighted by the simple elegance of their surroundings, which includes everything from our state-of-the-art conference center to our sweeping lobby and floor-to-ceiling windows to our tented deck and quiet beach and everything in between. Our onsite event planner can give recommendations for reputable vendors who are familiar with the venue and who will make event planning easier for you while also assisting you in making all of your fantasies a reality.

• Spaces for 49 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Boat
• 1 Waterfront

Schooner Liberté is a 77-foot, three-masted staysail schooner offering sailing excursions on Vineyard Sound from Falmouth Harbor, Cape Cod. Custom-built in 2001 and annually inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard, the vessel is certified to carry up to 49 passengers on morning, afternoon, and sunset sails throughout the summer season. Liberté's design draws from the Hout Bay 70 by naval architect Dudley Dix, adapted for passenger service with a three-masted staysail rig that allows for easier sail handling and greater flexibility under varying conditions. A full onboard bar and spacious deck round out the experience for guests. The schooner is available for private charter and accommodates a range of occasions — weddings, corporate outings, birthday parties, bachelorette celebrations, and family reunions. Private charters are fully customizable, departing Falmouth Harbor for sails that may reach Nobska Lighthouse, Vineyard Haven, or east past Falmouth Heights. Captain Ross and first mate Kate purchased Liberté in 2025 and operate the vessel with an experienced crew based in Falmouth.

• Spaces for 600 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

At the Doubletree by Hilton BWI Airport hotel, weddings come to life! Take advantage of our gorgeous venue, which can help to make your big day one to remember while also being personalized to your specific needs. Your guests will like our new appearance - we recently finished a $4+ million refurbishment of our guest rooms, lobby, restaurant, and conference area, which is a Bride's dream come true.... There is space for a dance floor in our Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 250 people. We also have a unique outdoor space that may be used for your wedding or reception. Are you thinking about having a small wedding? We offer 12 unique rooms that can accommodate receptions, rehearsal dinners, and Sunday brunches for groups of any size. Please contact us for more information. Remember that we have ample accommodations for your out-of-town guests as well! Guestrooms are available in either King or Double configurations. Take advantage of complimentary parking and WiFi. We provide a complimentary shuttle service to carry your guests to and from Baltimore Washington International Airport. As a member of the Hilton family, we respect their standards while also rewarding our guests with Hilton Honors points when they stay with us. Take advantage of the Doubletree and schedule a tour today to plan your special day exactly how you want it.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Ocean Club Hotel sits along the beachfront in Cape May, New Jersey, combining oceanside accommodations with fine dining and private event services. The property's flagship dining venue, SeaSalt Restaurant, offers private event scheduling and a Chef's Table experience alongside a menu of fresh seafood, signature cocktails, and curated wines in a beach-adjacent setting. The hotel's 31,000-gallon heated oceanfront pool and the adjacent Tiki Ten35 Pool Bar extend the event and hospitality footprint to the water's edge, making the property suitable for celebrations that take advantage of Cape May's coastal character. ADA-compliant facilities are available throughout the hotel.

134 Prince provides a luxurious residential hideaway just a few short steps away from the best that downtown Annapolis has to offer to those who are looking to be in the thick of the action. The vast common areas, artistically planted gardens, and magnificent guest rooms at our Annapolis hotel provide an oasis of calm just steps away from the United States Naval Academy, award-winning restaurants in Annapolis, and charming stores that line the brick walkways of Historic Annapolis. The charm and sophistication of our historic downtown Annapolis setting are reflected in the 134 Prince building. The diverse architectural styles that have emerged over the course of Annapolis' long and illustrious past have been incorporated into each of our carefully crafted suites. You will find adaptable function spaces in the common areas of the 134 Prince – Luxury Boutique Hotel. These spaces can be arranged for an event in accordance with your particular preferences and requirements. Our Guest Relations Director will collaborate with you to research the best possibilities for planning, catering, musical entertainment, and transportation in order to craft an experience that is unique and unforgettable.

• Spaces for 60-240 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Country Clubs

The Bucks Club is a public golf and event destination in Jamison, Pennsylvania, set on the grounds of a championship 18-hole golf course in the heart of historic Bucks County. Alongside the course, the club offers contemporary American dining at its on-site restaurant, seasonal swimming pools, and a full bar, giving the property a range of settings for both golf outings and private celebrations. For weddings, The Bucks Club hosts ceremonies at The Arbor, a customizable ceremony structure set against a backdrop of a pond and fountain on the golf course grounds, with adjoining indoor and outdoor spaces available for cocktail hours and receptions. The venue accommodates styles ranging from a classic seated dinner to a more relaxed, modern gathering. For larger private events, the club's Ballroom holds up to 240 guests depending on the event, while the Patio and Deck offer smaller outdoor options for private parties. The club also caters corporate meetings and conferences, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other celebrations, with catering handled in-house.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Event Spaces

Camp Mack, formally the J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation, is a wooded Scout camp in Newmanstown, Pennsylvania that has become a popular setting for weddings and private events alongside its year-round Scouting programs. Its woodsy, rustic feel and outdoor setting give the property a relaxed, natural backdrop for celebrations. Event access centers on the Camp Chapel, which seats up to 150 guests, and the Open Air Camp Dining Pavilion, an outdoor space with folding tables and benches, a fireplace, and room for up to 300 guests. A camp kitchen is available for food preparation, and campsites, cabins, and a Training Center offer additional space for weekend gatherings and retreats. The camp's basic wedding package includes use of the Chapel, Kitchen, and Dining Pavilion from the evening before an event through noon the following day, along with setup and teardown time, tables, and benches.

• Spaces for 30-760 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Total Spaces

Westin Annapolis offers event spaces for your next celebration in Annapolis, Maryland.

• Spaces for 13 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Boats
• 2 Waterfront

St. Michaels Sailing Charters offers private sailing experiences on the Chesapeake Bay from Harbour Inn & Marina in St. Michaels, Maryland. The company operates two vessels: Lady Patty, a beautifully restored 1935 wooden ketch originally built in Solomons Island that once raced offshore, and Epiphany, a modern 44-foot Leopard catamaran — each accommodating up to 13 guests. Both vessels host a range of celebrations, including intimate wedding ceremonies and elopements, bachelorette and bachelor parties, proposal cruises, and private charters. The nautical wedding packages include officiant services, a private sailing ceremony along the Miles River, and complimentary champagne. Epiphany also accommodates dockside ceremonies for larger wedding parties of up to 50 guests. Captains GM and Laura Bell are Coast Guard-licensed and bring extensive offshore sailing experience, having sailed the Chesapeake Bay, the East Coast, the Bahamas, and beyond. The company runs seven days a week from mid-April into November.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Point Pleasant is a waterfront event venue affiliated with St. Michaels Harbour Inn, Marina & Spa, situated along the Miles River in St. Michaels, Maryland — a historic town at the heart of the Chesapeake Bay region. The venue serves as an off-site companion to the Harbour Inn's main property, offering a scenic waterfront setting for weddings and private celebrations. Managed by the same team behind the Harbour Inn, Point Pleasant draws on the resort's full suite of services, including event catering through Harrison's Harbour Lights, the property's family-owned waterfront restaurant known for authentic Eastern Shore cuisine. Guests attending events at Point Pleasant also have access to the Harbour Inn's on-site accommodations, marina, and spa — making it a convenient destination for out-of-town guests traveling from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, or Philadelphia.

• Spaces for 700-900 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport is a full-service hotel and event venue located in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, adjacent to Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport. Beautifully renovated in 2025, the property offers 280 guest rooms and over 16,000 square feet of flexible conference and event space across 14 rooms. The signature Thurgood Marshall Ballroom spans 8,246 square feet and features soaring 20-foot ceilings, a pillar-free layout, and a spacious pre-function area with a private entrance that opens onto a terrace. Equipped with sensor lighting and state-of-the-art A/V technology, the ballroom accommodates up to 900 guests for receptions, galas, and large celebrations. Smaller breakout rooms — including the intimate Narita Board Room and several named meeting suites — offer space for more focused gatherings. On-site, Acqua Restaurant & Bar serves Chesapeake Bay cuisine with a contemporary approach, and the hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle service within a three-mile radius. The venue is certified by Maharani Weddings for South Asian wedding celebrations and holds ISO certifications in energy, environmental, and quality management.