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  • 2026

ASHORE OCEANFRONT HOTEL

From 25 to 450 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Danny
Lori
Nik
Melissa
Nicholas

Recommended by 92% of couples

About this venue

The Ashore Oceanfront Hotel is an elegant hotel resort and wedding venue in Ocean City, Maryland, offering spectacular Atlantic views and a refined coastal backdrop to say “I do.” Moreover, the dedicated team aims to give peace of mind with a seamless experience, full of creativity and attention to detail, that transforms dream visions into beautiful realities. Couples can choose between stunning indoor and outdoor event spaces, each with its own unique atmosphere.

Facilities and Capacity

No matter if it’s a cozy, intimate wedding or a more significant, grand, extravagant celebration, the Ashore Oceanfront Hotel can do it all, welcoming between 20 and 1000 guests. The Shore Deck can accommodate up to 175 loved ones, a combination of indoor and outdoor space with wonderful waterfront views. The splendidly spacious Atlantic Ballroom blends enduring elegance with versatility and measures 7,500 square feet, with large floor-to-ceiling windows allowing the room to soak in majestic natural light. In addition, the enchanting Atlantic Ballroom offers the possibility to be partitioned into three different sections, depending on the couple’s needs, budget, and preferences. The Dune Deck is located on the breathtaking beach, in a natural setting, with further magnificent coastal vistas on show. The 6,900-square-foot Grand Ballroom is another sophisticated event space, while the Crystal Ballroom can host up to 600 cherished invitees. The Tide Room is the on-site restaurant and can also be utilized for the big day, the rehearsal dinner, or any intimate wedding-related gathering. Ashore’s cozy Wedding Pavilion is a semi-permanent 1,800-square-foot tent set up on the soft sands that can accommodate up to 100 attendees. Last but by no means least, the outdoor patio, The Hibiscus Garden, is nestled behind the dunes, surrounded by lush, tropical greenery, providing a one-of-a-kind backdrop.

Services Offered

The Ashore Oceanfront Hotel team will go above and beyond to craft a memorable experience for the newlyweds and their beloved guests. Comprehensive planning and coordination options are available, while the culinary artists can concoct mouthwatering menus sure to please the palates of all present on the special day. With modern, comfortable, and inviting guest rooms, the hotel can propose dedicated blocks for the wedding’s invitees. In addition, Ocean City provides a multitude of entertainment and activity options, including the renowned Boardwalk and its range of shops, overlooking the crashing Atlantic waves. Nearlyweds can contact the devoted and professional Ashore Oceanfront Hotel staff today to learn more and start planning an unforgettable wedding experience.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 4 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

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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

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Reviews of ASHORE OCEANFRONT HOTEL

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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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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.

Weddingwire
4.6/5 28 reviews
Google
3.9/5 2366 reviews
M
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
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!
J
Jordan Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue and Staff Ever

I got married at Ashore Resort and Beach Club recently and it was nothing short of incredible. Despite a Nor’easter rolling through that day, you would’ve never known—everything went off without a hitch thanks to the amazing staff and seamless coordination.

From the very beginning, the team at AShore was organized, professional, and incredibly supportive. They handled every detail with such grace and efficiency that I never had to stress. The ceremony was beautiful, the food was absolutely delicious, and the entire event was smooth and memorable for all the right reasons.

I can’t thank Lisa and her team enough for making our day perfect, even under unpredictable weather conditions. If you're considering a beach wedding, don’t think twice about AShore—they will exceed your expectations!
K
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.
B
Blair Sent on 10/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded the expectations of our dream wedding!

Everything about Ashore Resort and Beach Club was perfect! From the very beginning, we could tell that we were in good hands with Lisa. She is truly an expert in her field. Her willingness to answer any and all questions was greatly appreciated. Not to mention, the entire staff was absolutely incredible on our wedding day! We received so many compliments on not only the venue itself (the Tide Room has views of the ocean from every seat), but also the incredible quality of the food and service. It was a perfect wedding and there were no hiccups at all thanks to Lisa and the team at Ashore!
Lori
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
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!
Melissa
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
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
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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Angelique Litherland
Angelique Litherland
Director of Catering

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ASHORE OCEANFRONT HOTEL frequently asked questions

ASHORE OCEANFRONT 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 includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at ASHORE OCEANFRONT HOTEL includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by ASHORE OCEANFRONT HOTEL for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
ASHORE OCEANFRONT HOTEL offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
ASHORE OCEANFRONT HOTEL offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
ASHORE OCEANFRONT 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 offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
ASHORE OCEANFRONT 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.
ASHORE OCEANFRONT HOTEL currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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