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Ashore Oceanfront Hotel, Ocean City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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"We had our wedding at ashore and it was the best day ever! Lisa was soo helpful and made the day go..."
"We got married at Ashore at the end of October. From the planning process to the final song,..."
About this venue
Elegance by the Ocean
Your dream oceanfront wedding awaits at Ashore Oceanfront Hotel, where sophisticated coastal style meets the beauty of Ocean City, Maryland. Set between the Isle of Wight Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Ashore creates an unforgettable backdrop for celebrations surrounded by sweeping ocean views, sandy beaches, and the unmistakable energy of the coast.
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From intimate celebrations of 20 to grand soirées of up to 1,000 guests, Ashore Oceanfront Hotel offers a collection of indoor and beachfront venues designed for celebrations of every size.
Begin your day with a heartfelt ceremony on the beach, with your toes in the sand and the Atlantic as your backdrop. Continue the celebration on the Shore Deck, an open-air setting for up to 175 guests framed by breathtaking ocean views.
For a more formal affair, the Atlantic Ballroom offers 7,500 square feet of flexible event space, soaring ceilings, sparkling chandeliers, and abundant natural light, with plenty of room for dinner, dancing, and an unforgettable celebration.
When the last dance ends, you and your guests are just steps away from beautifully appointed guestrooms with an elevated coastal feel, making the entire wedding weekend effortless from arrival through farewell.
Say “Yes” to Your Dream Venue
Ashore’s experienced events team is there to bring your vision to life, collaborating with you and your wedding planner to create a celebration that feels distinctly yours. Our culinary team complements the experience with thoughtfully crafted menus where beautiful presentation, memorable flavor, and thoughtful execution come together.
Beyond the celebration, your guests can make a weekend of it with days along the beach, cocktails by the ocean, and everything Ocean City has to offer.
Experience
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4 years in business
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We speak English and Spanish
FAQ
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
No
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$1,500
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$750
Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Catering Services
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$17
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
25
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
8
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
Beach
Hotel
Resort
Waterfront
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What event services do you offer?
Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Stations
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Altar/Arch
Chairs
Furniture
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Wheelchair Access
Any other questions?
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Ashore Resort and Beach Club receives rave reviews for its exceptional service, stunning venue, and seamless wedding coordination. Lisa Wilgus and her team are highly praised for their professionalism, organization, and attentiveness. Despite unpredictable weather conditions, Ashore provided a beautiful setting for ceremonies and receptions, along with delicious food and impressive staff. Guests commend the venue for exceeding expectations, making it a top choice for those seeking a dream wedding by the beach.
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Madelin Sent on 05/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Five stars!
We had our wedding at ashore and it was the best day ever! Lisa was soo helpful and made the day go by perfectly. We couldn’t recommend the venue more. Every employee I came in contact with was so friendly and accommodating! Everyone loved the food!
Danny Sent on 11/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Ashore Weddings
We got married at Ashore at the end of October. From the planning process to the final song, everything was seamless. Lisa Wilgus specifically made the process incredibly easy, and she was very transparent with pricing, which we greatly appreciated. Ashore also did a very good job of laying out who was responsible for what, so there were no surprises come wedding day. All of the guests were extremely complimentary, and Claire and myself could not be happier that we chose Ashore!
Kimberly Sent on 10/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing wedding weekend!
My daughter was married October 11, 2025. From the early planning stages, (touring, food tasting, room reservation), the venue was perfect for the beach wedding. A welcome bonfire was held the night before which all guests enjoyed and set the party atmosphere. Even the threat of a tropical storm, did not phase the director and staff for the wedding plans. Adjustments were made to move cocktail hour inside after the beautiful beach ceremony. Lisa Wilgus, Director of Catering, attended to every need and request. Sondra, her assistant, was endearing and accommodating and nothing was overlooked. Even signature drinks were delivered for the bridal party on the beach following the ceremony. Bob, guest services, assisted us the moment we pulled in to unload the wedding decor and was very helpful and transporting and placement of the personalized wedding items. Lisa made certain every detail was executed with the timing of the ceremony, guest seating, and the reception to follow. The food was incredible, and our guests were impressed with the professionalism, quality, and exceptional execution of each facet of the weekend. I highly recommend Lisa and her staff to make a beach wedding dream come true. Parking, the cabana rooms for the wedding party, and overall venue is a perfect property and beautiful ocean backdrop for upcoming wedding planning. I highly recommend.
Lori Sent on 10/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Our Daughter’s Wedding 9/27/25
From start to finish Lisa Wilgus and her team worked with my daughter to help her have the wedding she was dreaming of! Lisa worked with our daughter and fiancé on creating exactly what they were hoping for and gave them ideas to woke within their budget. When the wedding weekend arrived the forecast was looking iffy for an outdoor wedding on the beach, and plan B needed to be discussed. Lisa, Reggie, Sandra, Mr Bob, and the entire hotel team worked with us all day and weekend to go above and beyond in flexibility to allow everyone to go outside and still be married on the beach, even in the rain. The two indoor spaces that we used for cocktail hour and reception for plan B worked out perfectly and guests are still commenting on how well the staff worked together to make it all happen. Everyone is so customer service driven, friendly, personable, etc. we could not have asked for a better team or venue for our daughter’s wedding. The Tide dining room is beautiful and the food is fantastic, which is nice for guests staying the weekend. Rehearsal and dinner went great, and everyone loved being out on the Dune Deck for the evening! Thank you to Ashore! We definitely recommend using them.
Nik Sent on 09/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing Wedding Thanks to the Ashore!
We could not have asked for anything better for our wedding!
From the initial meeting and venue tour, all the way up until (and after) we said "I do", the Ashore (namely Lisa, the Director of Catering) was right by our side, ensuring everything was at or exceeding our standards. They were extremely accommodating to all of our needs and wishes for our wedding and were there to help any time we needed. We cannot thank them enough!
The venue was stunning, freshly remodeled and exactly as it appears in pictures.
The banquet staff working our wedding reception was super friendly and did an amazing job to make our night as special as possible!
We had gotten recommendations from multiple friends and family members about the Ashore, and we are so glad we listened to them!
From the initial meeting and venue tour, all the way up until (and after) we said "I do", the Ashore (namely Lisa, the Director of Catering) was right by our side, ensuring everything was at or exceeding our standards. They were extremely accommodating to all of our needs and wishes for our wedding and were there to help any time we needed. We cannot thank them enough!
The venue was stunning, freshly remodeled and exactly as it appears in pictures.
The banquet staff working our wedding reception was super friendly and did an amazing job to make our night as special as possible!
We had gotten recommendations from multiple friends and family members about the Ashore, and we are so glad we listened to them!
Melissa Sent on 08/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Highly Recommend
Lisa Wilgus and her team made our special day ABSOLUTELY amazing! I couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect wedding day. She catered to my every need and made herself available to me 24/7 to answer any questions I had. Highly recommend getting married here!
Nicholas Sent on 07/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing Venue for our Rehearsal Dinner & Welcome Party!
My wife & I recently held our Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Welcome Party, and Wedding Room Block at Ashore Resort and Beach Club and we had the most amazing wedding weekend! The event planning was top notch - Lisa Wilgus and her team provided incredible service from our initial vision & planning meeting all the way through the execution of the events! Our Rehearsal Dinner was incredible as we were able to take full advantage of the Tide Room restaurant including amazing views, excellent food, and even our own private satellite bar. We then had our Welcome Party at their Shore Deck venue and our guests were blown away by the ocean views and how amazing the space was. We opted to have a themed "White Party" and we were able to work with Ashore to coordinate a gourmet Mac & Cheese bar, private bar on the outside bar overlooking the ocean, and even a DJ. Our guests are still talking about the White Party & how beautiful the event space was! Overall we could not have asked for a better kickoff to our wedding weekend and are so thankful we selected Ashore! If you are looking for a memorable beach front venue with incredible food and amazing staff, look no further then Ashore Resort & Beach Club!
Cheryl Sent on 06/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Held Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Party in the Tide Room
I held my son's Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Party in the Tide Room at the Ashore. The venue was perfect! The ocean front room was a perfect backdrop to the evening. Lisa Wilgus was wonderful to work with from beginning to end. Her many years of experience brought great ideas and she was always very responsive. She even was pouring wine the night of the event. She went above and beyond! Sandra was exceptional the night of the event. She took care of any request I had and my guests felt very welcomed. She packed up all of my decorations at the end of the night and was truly instrumental in making the night a success!
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Ashore Oceanfront Hotel, Ocean City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel frequently asked questions
Ashore Oceanfront Hotel, Ocean City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- China
- Clean Up
- Event Planning
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting/Sound
- Linens
- Parking
- Set Up
- Tables
- Catering Services
Ashore Oceanfront Hotel, Ocean City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
- Cake Cutting
- Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Ashore Oceanfront Hotel, Ocean City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel includes:
- Bartender(s)
- House Beer
- House Wine
The space offered by Ashore Oceanfront Hotel, Ocean City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel for wedding events is known for:
- Ballroom
- Beach
- Hotel
- Resort
- Waterfront
Ashore Oceanfront Hotel, Ocean City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
- Indoor
- Covered Outdoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
Ashore Oceanfront Hotel, Ocean City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
Ashore Oceanfront Hotel, Ocean City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
- Accommodations
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Planner
- Get Ready Rooms
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi
Ashore Oceanfront Hotel, Ocean City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
- Altar/Arch
- Chairs
- Furniture
- Tables
Ashore Oceanfront Hotel, Ocean City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in value and 4.5 in professionalism.