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Liriodendron is a historic Bel Air, Maryland mansion that provides a gorgeous and unique setting as your wedding venue. Timeless architecture provides an elegant, glamorous setting, yet our mansion has a warm, intimate atmosphere, all in a serene wooded setting. All wedding parties have use of the interior mansion rooms and our lovely outdoor spaces, offering options for your ceremony and dining.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples may host up to 120 wedding guests. You will have many beautiful places to take pictures, inside and outside. And our grand staircase gives you a glamorous entrance to your ceremony or reception.

Services Offered

Liriodendron is a full-service wedding venue that allows couples to work with outside vendors and has event rentals available. The venue also offers additional services, including:

  • Use of mansion rooms and outdoor areas
  • Beautiful 3-room Bridal Suite
  • Stately Groom's Room
  • Tables & chairs included in your rental
  • Rehearsal included in your contract
  • Three fireplaces

This historic venue was once the home and estate of Dr. Howard Kelly and his wife, Laetitia. Dr. Kelly was a prominent surgeon and one of the four founders of the Johns Hopkins Medical College. The beautiful building showcases 19th-century architecture, with stuccoed bricks and white pillars. The grounds feature beautiful liriodendrons (the scientific name for the tulip poplar), which is where the venue gets its name. The stunning grounds will be yours on your big day, offering almost unlimited customization possibilities. The experienced events team will work with you closely to ensure your vision is met as you tie the knot.

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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?

2,000

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

1,500.00

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
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Mansion
Museum

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

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

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Reviews of Liriodendron

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The Liriodendron Mansion in Bel Air is a stunning and romantic wedding venue with timeless charm and a covered outdoor space for dancing and cocktails. The mansion, with its lush greenery and elegant porticos, impressed visitors, including a couple who described it as absolutely amazing with a magical outdoor ceremony space. The helpful staff, especially Cathy, received high praise for their seamless coordination and accommodation of different cultural weddings, making it a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a beautiful and accommodating venue.

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The Liriodendron Mansion in Bel Air is a stunning and romantic wedding venue with timeless charm and a covered outdoor space for dancing and cocktails. The mansion, with its lush greenery and elegant porticos, impressed visitors, including a couple who described it as absolutely amazing with a magical outdoor ceremony space. The helpful staff, especially Cathy, received high praise for their seamless coordination and accommodation of different cultural weddings, making it a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a beautiful and accommodating venue.

Weddingwire
4.7/5 93 reviews
Google
4.8/5 383 reviews
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Cesyana Sent on 08/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful

The mansion is beautiful, the people are friendly, the space is very intimate, just all around superb. I have not one complaint about this place. We received so many compliments on the place. Everything was beautiful. Words can not express how pleased I was with everything.
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

The Liriodendron Mansion was the second venue we toured back in 2024, and we instantly fell in love with it.

Tucked away in a quiet Bel Air neighborhood, the mansion was once home to Dr. Howard Kelly — one of the founders of Johns Hopkins and the inventor of the Kelly clamp — before being sold to the county.

The exterior is breathtaking, with two elegant porticos framing each side of the house. Behind the mansion, you’ll find a spacious patio that can comfortably seat 60–70 guests for dinner, surrounded by lush greenery and soft string lights overhead.

The staff were wonderful throughout the entire process — from our initial walk-throughs to day-of coordination — and made everything feel seamless.

If you’re looking for a venue with timeless charm, romantic ambiance, and a covered outdoor space perfect for dancing and cocktails, this is it.

I highly recommend visiting — you’ll fall in love just like we did.
Artur
Artur Sent on 04/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue to work with!

As a photographer, this was a beautiful venue to work at! Grounds are big for different backdrops and the scenery is amazing, especially a sunset. very helpful staff as well.
Website: https://kandidartsphoto.com/
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Hannah
Hannah Sent on 07/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing!!!

We chose The Liriodendron as our wedding venue and it was absolutely amazing. The mansion is stunning and the outdoor ceremony space and terrace are so romantic and magical. The staff are great to work with too, especially Cathy who really went above and beyond to help make our day go smoothly.
Mary
Mary Sent on 11/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Shelby and Justin's wedding 11/07/21

Our experience from start to the day is shelbys wedding was almost effortless the staff was great to work with and very helpful . I highly recommend the liriodendron to any one for any event
Meredith
Meredith Sent on 04/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Location

The Liriodendron was a perfect location! They were so accommodating with our change of plans during the pandemic. The venue is gorgeous and perfect for both indoor and outdoor events. The bridal suit was great for my bridesmaids and me to get ready, and take pictures. The backdrop of trees made it feel like I was a fairy princess. There is plenty of parking and it's tucked away right in the town of Bel Air where my husband and I both grew up. In walking distance to our favorite brewery and cute shops and our favorite trail.
Roni
Roni Sent on 12/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue

The Liriodendron was the absolute perfect venue for our winter Beauty and the Beast wedding. It is beautiful, perfect, and amazing in every way possible. The staff is so helpful, they were on top of it throughout all of the pandemic restrictions, and were so accommodating. We not only had our ceremony and reception there, but also our rehearsal dinner! Due to Covid's restaurant restrictions, we were having the hardest time scheduling our rehearsal dinner - Leslie saved the day by offering the Liriodendron for an extra hour on our rehearsal day! Thank you all for bringing my princess, fairytale, winter wedding dreams to life!!
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H Tang Sent on 10/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Accommodated our changes through COVID

We had booked Liriodendron more than a year in advance of our Oct 2020 wedding date. Working with Leslie over the course of over a year has been super easy. She and her whole team was very accommodating to our needs, especially during the stressful COVID times. I'm sure the process has been stressful for them as well. But they could not have been more professional and patient. Can't recommend them enough!
Angela
Angela Sent on 01/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Summer Wedding

We received so many compliments from guests about the venue and its beautiful grounds. Would absolutely recommend!
C
Chris Sent on 10/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Magical! Stunning!

We want to tell you how amazed and delighted everyone was with the Liriodendron Mansion. The layout was great for those who wanted to be a bit quieter to converse with family, and everyone enjoyed the fireplaces, lol, as the night air was a bit chilly. The architecture and careful restoration were major topics of conversation and appreciation. Leslie & her crew helped make the fairy tale setting even more magical! We were very glad to have the golf cart to bring folks back & forth from the lower parking lot.
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As a professional, award-winning officiant.. I have married many couples at The Liriodendron, and every wedding and reception has been flawless. The staff are all meticulous with the details.. with making sure the couple has anything and everything they might need, and the staff truly shows respect for everyone. Highly recommended..

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