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Shannon Wright
26 years in business
We speak English
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation is a beach event venue located in Annapolis, Maryland, featuring the Merrill Center. Right on the beach, couples couldn’t have any more of a stunning backdrop for their wedding. Nestled amongst nature and stunning water views, the Merrill Center offers impeccable indoor and outdoor wedding spaces where couples can wed.
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This lovely venue can accommodate up to 200 guests. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and a cozy tented wooden deck overlooking the water and the beach, couples and guests are sure to have a wonderful time. Chesapeake Bay Foundation features a comfortable wedding suite where you can prepare for the big day. Tie the knot on the private beach, with the sparkling water as your serene backdrop. Then, the spacious lawn is ideal for a cocktail hour setting, so guests can sip cocktails and mingle while you and your beloved pose for a romantic wedding photoshoot. For an elegant reception, choose between the spacious tented deck with bay views or the lovely Canvasback dining room. With refined and enchanting décor, clients will have the ideal space to customize for their ceremony and reception.
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation offers a wedding manager to help you with your wedding, from catering to florists to photographers. This experienced manager aims to ensure that your special day is a seamless success. Our venue offers the following services:
- Private Beach
- Boat Access / Dock
- Bridal suite
- Exclusive venue use
- Tables
- Permanent Tent with Fans and Lighting
- Outside vendor
- Pet friendly
- Preferred caterers only
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CBF, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning and unique waterfront venue that offers beautiful bay views, a private beach, and a naturally gorgeous setting. The staff, particularly Shannon, receives accolades for being organized, responsive, and a pleasure to work with, ensuring a seamless planning process and event execution. Guests appreciate the convenience of the location near downtown Annapolis, the venue's eco-friendly mission, and the affordability compared to other options, making it a top choice recommended for weddings.
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10/10 Recommend CBF!
The location is also incredibly convenient—just about 10 minutes from downtown Annapolis—so it was easy for our guests to stay nearby and either drive or take one of our shuttles to the venue.
Most importantly, the staff was amazing. Shannon and her team were incredibly helpful and made the entire planning process, as well as the big day itself, so much smoother. Our wedding was not only beautiful, but everything ran seamlessly thanks to their support.
Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the venue—both during the celebration and afterward. Thank you, CBF, for helping make our day so special!
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An absolute treasure on the coast!
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The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's location is like no other . . . A MUST SEE for your wedding or event.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is a beautiful location for a wedding with their indoor and outdoor venue. The staff there are wonderful to work with. You are in good hands and will be well taken care of on your wedding day.
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