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Price range: $11,350 - $13,500 Price range: $11,350 - $13,500
Couples usually spend $12,450 Couples usually spend $12,450
Reception
$3,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$24 per person
Reception
$500 starting price
Ceremony
$3,000 starting price
Bar service
$24 per person
These prices are available for the months of April through November. These prices are available for the months of December through March.

About

On WeddingWire since 2010

Morningside Inn is a private estate offering the perfect setting for your wedding and reception on 300 private acres, located just outside of D.C. in Frederick Md. Ceremonies are performed under a gorgeous pavillon attached to an open brick patio where your guests will enjoy your exchange of vows. Surrounded by rolling hills, woods and three ponds with a beautiful Weeping Willow tree for your perfect wedding photo, you can step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a private, peaceful wedding celebration when you book with Morningside Inn.

The Inn offers an alternative for inclement weather with its quick relocation inside where floor to ceiling windows allow you to ejnoy the panoramic view as if your ceremony was taking place outside.

Facilities and Capacity
With a maximum capacity of 200 guests, this venue has three main event spaces available for use. Enjoy the venue’s outdoor ceremony space as you say “I do” against the covered pavilion and your guests sit excitedly on the brick patio. In cooler months, or in cases of inclement weather, the ceremony can be moved indoors to the reception space. This room features floor to ceiling windows overlooking tree-lined rolling hills. When it comes time for the reception, host your guests in Morningside Inn’s dining room, complete with a double-sided stone fireplace and large sunny windows.

Services Offered
Morningside Inn offers a variety of event services. When you book with this well staffed, attentive venue, you’ll receive access to event coordinators who will walk along side of you through the wedding planning process. They’ll assist in bringing your vision of a beautiful wedding day to life.

Some of Morningside Inn’s services include:

  • Bridal Suite
  • Groom's Room
  • Wedding Coordinators
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On Site Chef
  • Setup & Cleanup
  • Parking & Parking Lot Attendants
  • Wheelchair Accessibility
  • Fully Stocked Bar

Cuisine
You’ll be able to custom design your cocktail hour, and reception menu that fits your palate and dietary needs. The venue offers a variety a serving options, some of which include passed hors d’oeuvres, buffet-style selections and plated meals.

Some of Morningside Inn’s most popular menu options include:

  • Filet Mignon
  • Maryland Crab Cake
  • Fresh Filet of Salmon
  • Korean Style Boneless Short Rib
  • Stuffed Chicken Breast
  • Steamed vegetable medley
  • Twice-baked potatoes
  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Wild rice blend
  • Greek pasta salad
  • Quinoa caprice salad
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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?

$3,000

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

$500

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?

$500

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

$3,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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?

$24

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December
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Reviews of Morningside Inn

4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
137 Reviews
95% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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Katie L. Sent on 11/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

10/17/20 Wedding

Morningside Inn is a truly magical place to get married! The planning process was so easy and professional. We were assigned Melissa as our planner and day of coordinator, and she was great! She was one step ahead of me and my Type A mind. When COVID hit, everything was up in the air over the summer, but Melissa and the whole team at Morningside Inn was quick to respond to my questions and concerns. The day of went very smoothly, and Melissa was fantastic. She was like my wedding day fairy god mother! I can’t forget to mention THE FOOD! So many of our guests complimented us on the food choice and said how much they enjoyed it. If you’re looking for a perfect venue – look no further! Morningside Inn is a great choice, and a great value. Thank you again, Melissa & Morningside team – you made our COVID wedding truly magical.
J
Julia L. Sent on 11/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

15 years ago it was my dream to get married here and I’m happy to say on 10/21/22, my dream became a reality! The staff is amazing and very accommodating with my husbands dairy allergy! The view will take your breath away!!! Can’t recommend this venue enough!
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Tina Sent on 12/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely the best!

We visited the Morningside Inn a year ago and chose it immediately for my daughter's wedding. One huge factor was that she could get married (indoors or outdoors) and have the wedding reception all in one place. My daughter was having a "Christmas" wedding and the venue was already completely decorated which was another huge factor. It was gorgeous! We had to change the wedding date due to Covid-19 and they could not have been more accomodating. We had Sharon as our coordinator and she was a true blessing. She paid special attention to detail and offered suggestions that made our day run much smoother. To say she was wonderful would be an understatement. The venue owner (Mrs. Cochran) is a remarkable woman who takes pride in her venue and is also available to answer questions or address concerns. I would choose this venue over and over again. They have staff available on the big day to take care of every need. They served my elderly in-laws at their table and helped get them where they needed to be. I highly recommend this venue and encourage anyone looking for a stress-free facility to choose Morningside. You will be ecstatic with the care and service you receive! 100% satisfied!
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Real Weddings

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Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Randy Miller Weddings Randy Miller Weddings Wedding Officiants

It is always a pleasure to work with Lauren and the staff at Morningside Inn. As a wedding officiant I've seen a lot of venues and worked with their coordinators. I appreciate the tremendous level of professionalism and expertise that Lauren provides as she and her staff facilitate the wedding, and reception details. I also appreciate her ability to work with the bride and groom to make their day one to remember. It is my privilege to endorse Lauren and Morningside Inn for your wedding and reception. Randy Miller, Wedding Officiant, Pre-and post marriage coaching http://www.moveontoday2.com/marriage.html

Aronstam Photography Aronstam Photography Wedding Photographers

Morningside Inn is a lovely location for a wedding. I had the pleasure of photographing a wedding there 2 years ago. I took an HDR photo of the surrounding landscape and it is still one of my very favorite images.

Garth Phoebus Photography Garth Phoebus Photography Wedding Photographers

Morningside Inn is one of the most beautiful and diverse locations for any event, especially weddings. An amazing staff who work there and very attentive to your needs. Beautiful scenic area great for portraits that will last years.

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Morningside Inn frequently asked questions

Morningside Inn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Morningside Inn includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Morningside Inn includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Morningside Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
Morningside Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Morningside Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Morningside Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Wifi
Morningside Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Morningside Inn is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.

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