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Reception
$2,080 starting price
Ceremony
$250 starting price
Reception
$2,080 starting price
Ceremony
$250 starting price

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The Kentlands Mansion is a mansion wedding venue in the Washington, D.C. area. This historic venue also serves as an art gallery with a rotating exhibition, giving couples a touch of color and creativity on their special day. This venue can be found near Gaithersburg, Maryland, approximately 40 minutes from the Washington National Cathedral.

Facilities and Capacity

As many as 150 guests can join couples on their big day at this mansion venue. The building itself has two floors and eight rooms that couples may use for their big day. It sits on a well-manicured lawn that features a side garden, allowing wedding events to spill outdoors depending on the weather and the season. The rooms are decorated like a sophisticated home, with antique-style furniture, golden chandeliers, crown molding and - of course - works of art hung along all the walls that are supplemented in places by statues and curio cabinets. In one of the main banquet rooms, the walls are made of an ornate and darkly colored wood.

Services Offered

This venue offers event planning to help couples prepare for their big day. At the Kentlands Mansion, couples can host a bridal shower, engagement party or rehearsal dinner in addition to their ceremony and reception. Other services through this venue include:

  • Bridal suites
  • Outside vendors
  • Free parking
  • Setup of tables and chairs
  • Wireless Internet

History

The history of the estate can be traced back to 1723 as a land grant. The brick mansion was constructed by the owner’s son after his father’s death in 1892. Other buildings were also constructed on the property, many of which are - like the Kentlands Mansion - still standing and in use today. The lands were purchased by Otis Beall Kent and given a name that still sticks to this day, Kentlands. The property underwent a massive reconstruction and restoration project in the hands of the new owner, and was expanded at one point to 1,100 acres as a gentleman’s estate and wildlife sanctuary.

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

$2,080

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

$2,080

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?

$250

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

$250

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Historic Building
Mansion

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?

Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access
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Ana
Ana S. Married on 06/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Top Notch Wedding

Our wedding was so wonderful!! Kentlands has beautiful scenery, is comfortable and we could not have chosen it better.
We wanted to get married at the beginning of Summer and have an outdoor ceremony. We visited countless places, but none had att the attributes of Kentlands. One of our priorities was the outdoors ceremony, bridal suite, and the price. We wanted to keep it within budget and we were able. Plus we had all that was important to us.
I could not recommend more!! We had our rehearsal there, on the last walkthrough the staff were super patient and nice to us. We asked lots of questions and we were able to have our wedding just as we planned.
We are so happy that we had the chance to perform our ceremony and reception at Kentlands. If you are looking for a place that is beautiful, comfortable and perfect, stay with Kentlands Mansion :)
Jenna
Jenna P. Married on 11/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Venue


🏰 The staff were beyond amazing! Before the big day, they graciously toured us through the mansion, sharing room options and invaluable ideas that shaped our special day. From lending us flower stands to arranging the chairs, their help was indispensable.
Erika
Erika Q. Married on 09/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Venue!

From our first tour, to coordinating logistics of our wedding day, to the day of- Kentlands Mansion went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations! Kentlands Mansion is a great location for a wedding - plenty of parking, a beautiful exterior for photos, and a patio which was an important place for guests to take a break from the music and dancing. Our 60 guests couldn't fit in one room, so we had to split them into the Yellow Room and Music Room, the latter of which doubled as our dance floor. The Kentlands staff gladly ensured they could convert the Music Room from dinner to dancing during the reception. Antonia was also so helpful throughout the entire planning process. She was friendly, kind, and really patient putting up with our constant changes - guests counts and table layouts. FYI, we used the patio to put a photobooth and some tables with board games. Those were a hit wtih the guests if you want to use that area for a similar purpose to diversity the fun!
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Great Venue!

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The Kentlands Mansion is a wonderful venue with a great staff. It's a charming place tucked away in a neighborhood in Gaithersburg.

Julia MacInnis Photography Julia MacInnis Photography Wedding Photographers

Kentlands is one of my favorite wedding venues in the area. The building is awesome for getting ready shots, the ceremony (inside or out) and for the reception. Moreover, the grounds around Kentlands Mansion are ideal for bride and groom portraits. Everyone who works there is incredibly friendly and accommodating and will work with you to make your wedding a perfect day to remember. I have shot many weddings there and always look forward to the next one.

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