The Grand Baltimore Reviews

I just had my reception at The Grand Baltimore September 2023 and I cannot say enough good things. I will start with the venue coordinator, Nina, who was instrumental to the success of our day, and then move to the venue itself.

The Grand was just the second venue we toured and we signed shortly after, so we had been working with Nina about a year and a half from contract date to wedding date. From day one, she went above and beyond to be as welcoming, patient, flexible, and transparent as possible to make our experience a better one. She went far beyond the expectations of her position to ensure that we were getting everything we wanted and needed, from letting us get ready at the venue when we had no other space, to making an extra entree just for us to try when we misread the menu for the tasting. Over that year and a half of countless email back and forth, late-night texts, meeting my family during several visits, Nina became a friend who was such a big part of the day.

Now the venue itself can speak for itself just with pictures alone, but I will give a little extra. Like I said, we only toured two places before deciding on The Grand, but it's because there was no point seeing any more. After stepping foot into the building, we knew nothing else would compare. Built in the 1800s as the freemason's headquarters and boasting the most stunning stonework and architecture you'll see in the city, The Grand has not only the elegance I wanted, but the history and character of a building made to impress. It has multiple ballrooms, each with their own individual style to suit your event vibe. We were having a celestial wedding, so it was a no brainer to choose the Mirror Room for our reception, which had spectacular star-shaped light fixtures dotting a ceiling the color of the night sky. The adjacent room was used for our cocktail hour and looked like it came right out of a story book. People raved about the food and the day went off without a hitch.

It is expensive, but you get so much for the price: attendants, bridal suite, amazing hors d'oeuvres, open bar, all tables/linens/cutlery, three course dinner, cake and coffee service. So yeah, it was a lot of money but I loved it so much I actually cut my guest list down just to be able to afford it and don't tell the people who got cut, but it was totally worth it and I'd do it again haha The wedding pictures I got from this venue, the memories I got for this venue, the friendships I made from this venue are priceless and beyond compare. 10/10 would get remarried here hahaha

The Grand (specifically Nina and Bernard) made our wedding day the best day ever. From the very start, their team was professional and willing to have an open dialogue regarding what decisions could be made to make our wedding day both what we wanted *and* affordable. From there, Nina and Bernard made us feel like family from start to finish. From clear communication to practical recommendations when we needed a helping hand, they just *got* us and knew what we wanted. And the venue is simply STUNNING! You can tell it’s well cared for and that Nina and Bernard take great pride in the space. The food was out of this world, too! We cannot recommend The Grand enough!

My wife and I researched and visited about 6 or 7 different venues in Baltimore City and ultimately chose the Grand, where we recently had our wedding reception in October of 2019. Overall, the experience was quite positive and we are very happy with the service and accommodations offered from beginning to end. First, the Grand was a convenient option, due to its affiliation with the Embassy Suites Hotel by Hilton. The Grand is connected on the 5th floor to the Embassy Suites Hotel. Guests staying at the hotel do not have to exit the hotel to access the Grand’s reception areas. The Grand reserved a discounted room block for our guests and were willing to adjust the size of our room block based on our number of guests. We were also given a two-night complimentary stay at the Hotel. Additionally, we were given Hilton Honors points for choosing this venue (which will later pay for half of our honeymoon).
As for the wedding itself, the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs. Many of our guests were impressed by the Beef short rib entrée and the custom wedding cake was fantastic. There were several options to choose from for our cocktail hour and reception; and we ended up choosing The Marble Room and The Corinthian. My groomsmen and I got ready in a historic conference room, that also happened to be a significant scene in the Netflix series “House of Cards”. The Grand has a very regal atmosphere that’s rich with history and looks classy throughout the entirety of the building, making for excellent photographs; just make sure to let your photographer know that the interior is a bit dark, so additional lighting may be necessary.
Overall, we were treated with the utmost professionalism. Any issues that arose were handled promptly by the staff. We highly recommend working with Jacqueline Hannah as she gave us the white glove treatment. Thank you for helping host one of the best nights of our lives!

This venue is as beautiful as it’s photos online. The staff was very friendly and on time with everything.

There is not enough words I can say about this venue and Mrs. Nina who assisted us on our special day! I came across this venue last March and fell in love! Mrs. Nina made sure my husband and I were well taken care of throughout our whole process! The saddest part about our we wedding being over is not having to talk to Mrs. Nina almost every day. Whatever we wanted, needed, didn't want or need she made sure my husband and I were satisfied with our day and we are. Our family and friends say that was THEE best wedding they've ever been to and it would not have been possible without Wedding Wire and Mrs. Nina! THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU!!

We had an AMAZING wedding! The venue is very BEAUTIFUL, the food is GREAT, and the team is the BEST! My coordinator was Nina and Kelley, and they need a raise! Both ladies was on point and very helpful every step of the way. I could not have pulled this off without them and and my planner (Stephanie at CJ's Mommy Planning). All of my guest said it was the best wedding they have been to in a long time, and some said ever. Its a month later and people are still talking about it and the food. I'm so glad we didn't settle for Martin's location. The pricing is about the same, but you get WAAAAAYYYYYY more bang for your buck at The Grand.

I cannot say enough about this venue. Nina and staff were everything that we could have hoped for! I would recommend the Grand to absolutely anyone who asked.

hi wedding planner can get me and my fiance in the wedding and my enagement party.

The Grand was the second of four venues that I looked at. I was swept away by the decor and feel of the place. It had all the key points I was looking for (good for guests because of the attached hotel, beautiful venue so I didn't have to decorate, convenient parking, all-inclusive pricing, and friendly staff) and I had no doubt that this was the place I wanted to get married in. I was lucky that my now-husband felt the same way.

The staff is very friendly and fairly organized. It can be hard to get a hold of them sometimes, but it helps to send ALL your questions and documents into one massive email rather than 12 small ones. Dealing with the attached hotel was a mess, but I don't blame the Grand for that.

The tasting was ok (they mixed up an entree we were tasting and the temperature of the food was a little colder than I would have liked), but they delivered a great product the day of. They even went as far as to give my now-husband roasted potatoes as his side instead of risotto because he prefers potatoes.

I loved getting married at the Grand and I want to extend my sincerest thanks to Cindy Baucom, Nina Cardenas, and the rest of the fantastic staff for making it magical.

It's almost hard to begin to describe why this was such a wonderful venue for my daughter's wedding but things that come to mind are the beautiful rooms, each with their own particular charm and character, that we had access to for the ceremony, cocktail hour, bride's room dressing room, groom's room and additional rooms for photos. Also, we will never forget Nina Cardenas (my daughter's wedding coordinator). She went to great lengths to accommodate my daughter, was clearly experienced and professional, she was flexible, a great manager, organizer and director, and Nina made us feel that everything that she did was from the heart.

If you're looking for a venue that will make your wedding day a memorable experience, then The Grand is the best place. The staff is amazing! They are professional, understanding, and provide quality service. The food at our reception was even better than the tasting!! Thanks for everything!! Our reception was an uneventful AMAZING event!

The Grand Historic was just amazing! Definitely recommend this venue for anyone looking for classy and grand. The colors, texture, decorations, staff, food, everything - all of it was amazing! Thank you for making this a memorable wedding for our family and friends.

Grand Historic Venue was where the wedding took place - we had Eun Kim as our planner. She stepped in and cleaned a mess up with previous colleagues. She was patient , detailed and flexible. Accommodated our family needs and requests in a timely and professional manner. We appreciated her willingness to make everything work and be a wonderful memory for the bride and groom .

I would highly recommend this beautiful or date venue for a wedding, Gala, or any other event such as corporate conference etc. I would also highly recommend Eun Kim to be assigned as your planner.

The Grand is just that, GRAND. We started our planning a year before the wedding, working with Cathy Peck. From the very first phone call, Cathy exuded a caring for our wedding that lasted throughout the entire planning and execution. Cathy's guidance and expertise was invaluable. She gave her expert advise to help us plan an amazing event.

Together with Amy Lindsay and the staff of the Grand and Embassy Suites, Cathy orchestrated the most beautiful wedding we could imagine. Everything went off without the slightest blip.

Having our wedding at the Grand felt like we walked into a regal palace and lived the life of royalty. Amy's attention to detail was evident. She created her own "screen play" of the wedding and made sure that all of our wishes were met without exception. Amy coordinated with all of our vendors, creating an event that left everyone in attendance with experiencing a stunning wedding and saying it was "the best time they ever had." We cannot thank Amy enough for handling every detail so perfectly that we had not a single concern the entire night.

We thank everyone at the Grand and Embassy Suites for making our wedding perfect in every way. You surely deserve the name GRAND!

Grand Historic Venue is beautiful and provides amazing food and service for your wedding! Lauren and Amy are so kind and helpful! I don't know what I would have done without them. Thank you Grand Historic for giving us a magical wedding!

I won the Wedding in a Week contest this month. I had my wedding and reception and wedding night at this venue. I was blown away by the friendly staff, beautiful ballrooms and the wonderful atmosphere. I will definitely recommend this venue

This place was simply amazing the food was delicious and our day of wedding coordinator Amy kept our minds at ease before the wedding and during the wedding she even called us two weeks later just to check on us to see how things were going.

The Tremont or now The Grand Historic Venue was absolutely amazing. Lauren was our wedding coordinator and made the process so easy. My dream wedding has always include - good food & drinks and a good time. I did not want to be a crafty bride. The Grand is so elegant and beautiful. I felt like a queen every time I went there and especially on my wedding day. It was honestly a dream wedding. Lauren deserves 99% of the credit because she kept me on track on what was needed. Emailed me back ASAP. And made the process so easy. Everyone was complimenting me on how stress free I was but it was all because of Lauren. If I had to do it all again - I would pick The Grand in a heartbeat.

How can I possibly describe how beautiful this venue is. Every single guest I spoke with couldn't believe how gorgeous the rooms were. Even the children asked if they were in a princess's castle, because the building was so beautiful! I worked with Amy as my coordinator and because of her I had the wedding of my dreams. The minute we walked into the Grand we knew we wanted to get married at this venue. The sales office was very helpful and as soon as I met with Amy, I knew my wedding would be flawless. She was available, supportive, and made it feel like I was planning my wedding with my best friend. Every detail was carefully covered up until the morning of the wedding. Even when things would change, Amy would hug me, smile, and say "I got you". The day of the wedding went smooth and there was always someone right there to take care of us. Amy was in contact with all my vendors to make sure everyone was where they needed to be. Our ceremony was in Edinburgh Hall and the room was majestic. The cocktail hour was in the Oriental Room and people raved about how gorgeous every detail was. The Mirror room is where we held our reception and it couldn't have turned out more beautiful. The food was delicious (people couldn't stop talking about the strawberry dessert!!) My dream wedding happened because of the Grand and it's wonderful staff. I cannot say enough about how happy I am with our choice to celebrate our wedding at the Grand Historic Venue. It truly was the best day of our life!

I have absolutely nothing negative to say about my beautiful wedding ceremony at the Grand Historic Venue! Amy was a fantastic wedding coordinator: responsive, professional, reassuring, and very efficient. The ceremony went perfectly and the room was set up exactly as I had imagined. When my bridesmaids and I forgot lots of our personal items in the dressing room after the ceremony, Amy had everything (including my iPhone 5) collected and neatly delivered to our hotel room! Amy went out of her way to make sure the rehearsal was scheduled on the day I wanted it, even going so far as to enlist the help of a coworker when she couldn't be there herself. Thank you so much to Amy Lindsey and all the others at the Grand Historic Venue for an unforgettable, wonderful experience!

- Margaret and Geoff Clapp

I loved working with everyone at the Grand Historic Venue! The Grand is the most beautiful venue we visited. It was not the least expensive of the venues we visited before making our decision, but I feel that the Grand was worth every penny! It completely fit the dream of what we wanted our wedding to be. It has the most romantic atmosphere.

Lauren was our event coordinator. She is the sweetest, easiest, most energetic person to work with. Honestly I don't know how I would have been able to plan everything without her! She calmed my nerves when I was sure we were going to be late for the ceremony, and made sure everything went off without a hitch. If you get to work with Lauren, you are a very lucky bride!

Our reception at the Grand was AMAZING! The food was amazing, the service was spectacular, the atmosphere was unbeatable! Our guests were pleased with the level of service they received, the quality of the food, and the friendliness and responsiveness of the staff. I would recommend the Grand without a moment of hesitation.

My wedding would not have been the same without our wedding planner Lauren. She was a true professional, and went above and beyond to make my day perfect! We had a few glitches with hotel guests at the Embassy Suites since it was under new ownership -- but everything at the Grand went perfectly. The food was amazing, great service... Overall a great venue for a classy and formal event!

I had been to many weddings at the Grand so when it came time to select a venue I thought it was a no brainier. After shopping around the Grand offered us the best price for the best quality of services and let me tell you they did not disappoint. Amy was assigned as my wedding coordinator and she was wonderful to work with and always responsive (and I emailed her A LOT). Everyone was so accommodating and easy to work with and Amy made sure my day ran smoothly. And as far as I can tell it all went PERFECTLY!! If I had to do it all again I would pick the Grand again -- no questions asked!!

We also booked at huge block of rooms with the adjoining Embassy Suites. The staff at both the hotel and the venue were top-notch. Every where went people were ensuring that we had everything we needed. They let us pretty much take over their bar area for two days and frequently stopped by to make sure we were doing okay. Every one knew I was a bride, and on such a fun weekend it was a wonderful touch.

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The Tremont Grand is a magnificent venue. It offers a very different look from most other options and can accommodate a large group. My wedding was just under 130 people, with cocktails in the Oriental Room and dinner and dancing in the Edinburgh. Amy Lindsey was my coordinator and she was fabulous. Every concern I had, she laid to rest. Every question, she had an answer; every request, she had a big 'yes.' Amy was full of great advice and I often felt that she went beyond the line of duty. For example, we wanted to have a cookie table with over 1500 home made cookies. Amy said, sure, they could plate the cookies for us and even sprinkle powdered sugar on the pizzels! The rest of the staff was equally accommodating and always seemed genuinely happy for us. The food was excellent: perfectly cooked fillets and appetizers that had been tweaked by us at the tasting. As the whole night whirled by me, I was finally headed up to my suite where the staff, with the help of my bridesmaids, had deposited every personal item I'd had anywhere near the bridal suite. The Tremont is fabulous venue with an amazing staff. I couldn't have asked for better and I would highly recommend them and Amy to anyone.