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Brittany
Brittany
Wedding Specialist

60 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Situated in Port Deposit, Maryland, Donaldson Brown Riverfront Event Center is a striking mansion wedding venue. Overlooking the Susquehanna River, this amazing estate displays grand Georgian architecture and panoramic views of nature. You and your partner can choose from an abundance of beautiful backdrops for an unforgettable wedding, from grand spiral staircases to vibrant lawns. Extend the experience with overnight accommodations in one of the seven spacious suites or ten additional bedrooms.

Facilities and Capacity

This 23-acre property offers couples a number of options for both ceremony and reception. You and your partner could exchange vows on Mount Ararat overlooking the tranquil river or on a carefully landscaped lawn framed by stately columns. For those with intimate indoor celebrations, the mansion seats up to 50 people. Characterized by stately stairways, antique furnishings, and a vintage chandelier, it offers an old-style setting of luxury. Newlyweds who desire a more grand commemoration of their nuptials can host up to 250 guests outside on the riverfront lawn. The venue also contains spacious and sophisticated get-ready rooms, as well as a game room to keep the wedding party entertained. There are multiple sitting rooms, ideal for hosting an elegant cocktail hour, and a banquet room for enjoying dinner with your guests.

Services Offered

Donaldson Brown Riverfront Event Center can grant couples private use of the vast estate for their big day. Their professional staff wants to assist in coordinating this milestone as much as possible. They can arrange accommodations, help with choosing the right caterer, provide complimentary rehearsal time, and more.

Accommodation

This beautiful Georgian mansion contains 17 opulent guest rooms and suites featuring magnificent views of the estate. Amounting to a total of 25 beds, couples and their loved ones can arrange to stay the night and continue celebrating the new beginnings. Seven guest rooms have private baths for an added element of comfort, and breakfast is included. Nine additional bedrooms are available in the Carriage House for larger parties.

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$6,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Clean Up
Parking

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

5

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Mansion
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Outside Cake

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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Reviews of Donaldson Brown Riverfront Event Center

Weddingwire
5.0/5 6 reviews
Google
4.8/5 46 reviews
H
Harry Sent on 07/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue, perfect team

If you're lucky enough to reserve the Donaldson Brown Center you should do it right now! We had our wedding and reception there in May and it was absolutely perfect...this is an amazing venue with gorgeous views overlooking the river. The suites are really cool and there was plenty of room for our immediate families to stay over (the rest of the guests shuttled to a nearby hotel). So convenient! Sue and her team are the best and they really took care of us. We can't say enough about how perfect everything was.
K
Kamakshi Sent on 11/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement party

Enjoyed our evening in the grand venue. All the guests were very impressed with the ambience. Very convenient for any occasion as they have separate dining area with tables and chairs beautifully set up. Ample space as you have the whole floor with many rooms and sitting areas. Very friendly staff and flexible.
Kay
Kay S. Sent on 10/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

May Wedding with Blooming Wisteria and Incredible Views

Donaldson Brown Center couldn’t have been the more perfect venue for my Victorian inspired May wedding. Sue was very accommodating when I was venue shopping and was kind enough to pencil us in until we made our decision. She worked the venue schedule so that no events were held the day before or after ours, allowing for amble set up and tear down time. There is plenty of space, inside and out, with multiple sitting rooms and dining areas. We were made aware that there is a max capacity of 125 inside the house, so that put a little wrinkle in things but it all worked out. We chose to have our ceremony outside and reception inside spread throughout the entire first floor (with outside access) and opted out of a tent. Fortunately the weather was perfect! Scheduling times to see the venue was a little difficult as the day time hours were between 7am-3pm. But i was able to make that work. Sue was so wonderful to work with, allowing my mother (who did all of the decorating) to make multiple trips to the venue to do some practice/ “test runs” with the interior and exterior set up and decorations.
The day of the wedding, we had access to the many (large) bedrooms on the second floor where we had all morning to get ready, as did the men. This was so convenient. There was also the option to stay over night and have breakfast in the morning. We did not do that.
I was so fortunate to have Sue there on the day of the wedding as she helped organize, coordinate, and answer any questions. There was a hard time of 10pm that we needed to close down the wedding, but the Casino is right down the road and many guests went there afterward.
This venue was so amazing and I would highly recommend it!
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Brittany
Brittany
Wedding Specialist
Evelyn
Evelyn
Chef

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Donaldson Brown Riverfront Event Center frequently asked questions

Donaldson Brown Riverfront Event Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
The space offered by Donaldson Brown Riverfront Event Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Mansion
  • Waterfront
Donaldson Brown Riverfront Event Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Donaldson Brown Riverfront Event Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Donaldson Brown Riverfront Event Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Donaldson Brown Riverfront Event Center is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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