KaseyMengel
Wedding: 10/03/2009
Reviews:
3
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We just had our wedding at the 1840s Ballroom in Baltimore and it was amazing! We had the ceremony on the 1st floor of the Fava building (initially we were to be outside in the courtyard, but due to risk of rain had an opportunity to look at the various floors of the fava building and fell in LOVE with the first floor). The first floor has an old fashioned feel with a large dark wood bar, great lighting, and a beautiful staircase. it was wonderful and, while the building itself was perfect for the ceremony and the 4th floor for the reception, the staff was stellar...thank you Stasia!
We love Baltimore so this was a perfect place to get married and the staff made our time at the venue carefree...who can ask for more!
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Reviewed On:
10/20/2009
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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AdrielleMD and Malik
Wedding: 09/06/2009
Reviews:
5
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For our wedding, we rented the 1840s Ballroom for the ceremony only and their City Lights venues was used for our reception. While this was not typical, it proved to be a good selection for us. My husband and I were seeking some place different; we didn't want our wedding to look like anybody else's we knew. These venues delivered a wonderful amibance and impressed all our guests. The ballroom is absolutely stunning and tradional; however, there are unique details like the painted murals along the wall. The City Lights venue in contrast, was a former night club and converted museum, providing a swanky and relaxed atomosphere complete with a separate D-Jay booth, huge dance floor, bar and lounge area equipped with black leather couches and side tables. We set up one side of the room to seat our 150 guests with the tables and chivari chairs (included in the rental) and the other side with the lounge area was great for folks to mingle. Our photographer loved the photo opportunities these venues afforded, taking advantage of the urban location and beautiful architecture and design of the building.
We continue to receive compliments from our guest and the pictures look amazing! Enough gloating about how great everything turned out for it would have all been in vain if not for the wonderful coordinators and staff at the 1840s ballroom. They were accomodating, responsive and professional. I forgot to mention the best part- there is a lovely bed and breakfast associated with the ballroom that offers a sweet discount on a room for any who rent the venue. All the rooms are georgous and plush and your stay includes a gourmet breakfast (delicious). I love the 1840s Ballrom, all the venues in the Fava Building are amazing and the location is perfect even for your out-of-town guests to find accomodations (most of ours stayed at the brand new Fairfield Marriott just across the street). Our wedding proved to be unforgettable and stunning due to this unique location...and all our wonderful vendors!
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Reviewed On:
09/19/2009
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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baltimoregal
Wedding: 08/02/2008
Reviews:
3
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Our Reception was at the 1840's Ballroom (Cocktails in the courtyard, Dinner and Dancing in the upstairs Ballroom). Everything was great, Stasia was wonderful to work with, helpful and creative. This venue is absolutely beautiful, and flexible - we brought in our own liquor and chose the caterer ourselves! From the gorgeous wooden bar to the beautiful courtyard outside, this was a wonderful place for our reception!!
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Reviewed On:
09/08/2008
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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Gabriel
Wedding: 12/01/2007
Reviews:
1
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The 1840's Ballroom was an excellent place to have our Wedding Reception. The location was superb and everything about the ballroom was spectacular. From the dance floor to the beautiful wooden bar. We have absolutely no regrets from having acquired such a astounding venue!
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Reviewed On:
01/24/2008
Services Used:
Unique Services (Other)
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bonnie
Wedding: 11/24/2007
Reviews:
5
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This is a beautiful hall, which was perfect for our event. I would strongly recommend it to anyone.
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Reviewed On:
12/18/2007
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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Christine
Wedding: 04/13/2007
Reviews:
1
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Sasha was wonderful to work with. She was helpful, attentive and pleasant. I was able to get some of the center pieces and beverages in the day before and that relieved a lot of stress! There was staff available to let me in and help unload the items.
Everything about the 1840's Ballroom was spectacular. Our reception was a blast and our caterers rave about being able to work there.
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Reviewed On:
12/13/2007
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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Bridal16
Wedding: 2 years ago
Reviews:
3
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1840s Ballroom was the perfect place for our wedding! We had the ceremony (upper courtyard), cocktail hour (lower courtyard), & reception (Ballroom). It was perfect location & had so much charm! Stasia was wonderful to work with always avalible, easy going & very flexible! Thanks so much for making our day so great!
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Reviewed On:
10/28/2008
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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Kimberly
Wedding: 09/08/2007
Reviews:
1
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Our wedding was beautiful. The courtyard where the ceremony was held and the ballroom were exactly what we were looking for.
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Reviewed On:
12/14/2007
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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mdavies28
Wedding: 05/16/2009
Reviews:
5
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The building is gorgeous! It has wondeful chandalers with a big dance floor. The bathrooms are clean and big. The only thing I didn't like about it was that it is located in Baltimore city, so all my guests had to park at the parking garage and walk a block. Other than that it was great. The staff is really friendly and the place is just goregous!
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Reviewed On:
06/10/2009
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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Wendy and Finn
Wedding: 10/02/2009
Reviews:
4
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Overall, I loved my experience at the 1840's! I found it to be one of the only venue's in Baltimore with a unique setting, very "Baltimore" with rooms available on site! The 1840s City Lites room had the perfect cozy and party atmosphere we wanted for our wedding. It's layout led to a formal dinner, with a casual atmosphere, that allowed people to mingle easily and not feel awkward to be on the dance floor.
The staff at 1840s was wonderful. Stasia was extremely helpful and flexible throughout the period of planning the wedding and allowed for multiple visits with different vendors. They even provided staff to support us at the rehearsal and the wedding, telling the party when to walk and keep us on time, etc. I did not know that this was even included inthe cost! Fantastic.
Just be aware that there is a lot going on, so make sure to remember your own details. Also, the City Lites room has not been used much, so the staff isn't as familiar with some of it's details, such as lighting, and your caterer will need to purchase additional items, such as a pipe and drape and oven.
My guests also enjoyed the space's proximity to the harbor and bars/restaurants. Many of our guests stayed at the inn and it makes a fantastic room for the bride and groom. I travel a lot for work, and those are some of the nicest rooms I have stayed in. My husband and I will definitely be staying there for a few anniversaries.
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Reviewed On:
10/20/2009
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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Rachel
Wedding: 08/24/2007
Reviews:
1
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I would recommend this Ballroom for any celebratory event. Not only is the ambience well worth the money, but the staff were very easy to work with and very reliable. I received numerous comments on the Ballroom during my wedding reception. This is a gorgeous, antique ballroom with an extremely personable feeling to it.
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Reviewed On:
12/15/2007
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue, Event Rentals
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Heather
Wedding: 12/31/2006
Reviews:
5
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From the first moment I saw 1840s Ballroom on their Web site, I was in love. Once stepping out of the elevator and entering the ballroom, I knew there was no other reception site for me. Stasia was easy to work with and helpful in answer questions at almost a moments notice. She worked with us in adjusting walk-through times, as well as pickup and drop-off times for our reception items. We couldn't have been happier and wish we could throw a party there every year.
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Reviewed On:
05/24/2007
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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sweetheart and Benjamin
Wedding: 11/22/2008
Reviews:
4
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The 1840s Ballroom was a beautiful venue for our wedding. We had a little over 200 guests and the ballroom fit them perfectly. The venue has a lot of rich, dark wood – which looks lovely with dim lighting and chandeliers. I would recommend a seated dinner [in the space] given the number of people (if less, a buffet would work) and stationary appetizers on the dance floor during the cocktail hour. Our caterer put them in the room with the bar and it was a little crowded. There are a few parking options – all about 2 blocks away from the actual location. You can rent the meters (only 18) in front of the building from Baltimore city, but it takes some time and patience dealing with the city parking office. All in all … we really loved the venue.
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Reviewed On:
04/01/2009
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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Latarsha
Wedding: 05/26/2007
Reviews:
5
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Stasia was wonderful. She was the ultimate coordinator. From the wedding coordinator to the DJ, Stasia took care of everything. I loved everything and the location was so beautiful...
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Reviewed On:
12/14/2007
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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Beth
Wedding: 11/07/2009
Reviews:
5
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We were on the 4th floor in the ballroom. The space was great and we had a lovely time. We had around 150 people and I think it would have been a little more cramped feeling if we had too many more than that. But it was nicely decorated and we didn't have to put any money into that aspect, which was nice.
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Reviewed On:
11/10/2009
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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4.7/5.0
